Specialist900:
True talk bro. One needs to find something to do atleast. The rate at which masters degree holders look for job these days without finding is a cause of serious concern.

Just, DO SOMETHING

TheMatrix3:


"...how to get a job.." Thats the greatest undoing of the average graduate and thats whats killing this country and the same thing the OP is talking about. Its good to get a job, dont get @dearpreye wrong, getting a job is good but its a means to an end not an end in itself. #CreateJobs #ThinkOutOfTheJob #ThinkOutOfTheBox #CreateValueAndGetPAid #LifeIsNotFair #ButLifeIsGood #

@op please I'd do you a direct message, you encourage ppl like me to go further

dearpreye:
Good afternoon, everyone.

I'm writing tthis due to two reasons. There's a thread on FP where someone's said sometimes he almost regretted going to school. I'll post the link to that thread later. Also, a few days ago, maybe even over a week ago, a friend of mine sent me a text message as early as 6 am, complaining how joblessness has been frustrating him. In the message, he claimed he was about to go into depression and that I should advise him.

My friend and I have come all the way through the same secondary school back in Lagos. He later went to read Marine Engineering from UST, Port Harcourt, the same city where I now work. I called and spoke at length with him. He saw my points. And it's some o these points I'm now sharing here.

A wrong Reason For Going To school!

A vast majority of us believe that the sole aim for going to acquire a degree or some other higher qualifications is to secure a job. That's a terrible mindset! It's the most inappropriate reason for undertaking a challenging process like getting a degree. I used to think that way too. But I was fortunate to have read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and other inspirational books during my ND days. From those books it became clear I was in school to reduce my ignorance and to increase my capacity for usefulness.

When you have a wrong mindset like this, you set up yourself for frustration when the job doesn't come at the right time. It creates tension, envy, depression and may even lead to a suicide. But when you have the right mindset, it prepares you for the challenges ahead, and may force you into doing or learning other skills that may prove invaluable in the future. We didn't go to school for the sole purpose of getting a job. It was a mindset sold us by the society and our parents, but we have to change it. NOW!

The World Doesn't Owe You A Job!

This was the second point I discussed with my friend. My dad told me how jobs were waited for them even before they finished school. That time don pass! A few top politician may achieve that for their fortunate kids, but the vast majority of us knew before hand that that won't be our case. With that belief, we have set up ourselves for unnecessary tension and frustration. The world doesn't owe you a job. The system doesn't owe you a job. You've got to go and fight for your place. You've got to hustle and create a niche for yourself.

Your Degree Isn't A Guarantee For Success!

We need to change our mindset about a lot of things. I never doubted the fact I was going to secure a job after my higher Institution but I also knew my certificate isn't necessarily a guarantee for a job. In fact, I had gone to Lagos hustling with my fishing boat and wood engine boat when I got a letter for my aptitude test. I was still reading and making the necessary contacts as I was paddling my canoe. My hatred for poverty and lack was so great I wasn't even willing to narrow down my success to a paper- a degree/certificate. People saw me as I took my engine and boat to hustle opposite the Nigeria Ports Authority in Lagos, moving passengers from the villages to Apapa township. I didn't bother. I knew it was temporary. But in between when I would secure that dream job, I couldn't ask my parents for money. They've done their best.

I was always prepared for any aptitude test. I had a lot of past oil and gas questions and answers. I never failed to browse relevant sites. I was able to pass the aptitude test, the oral interview and landed the proverbial dream job. I give Him all the glory.

To all those believing Him for a great job, do not pass this moment complaining and whining; they will only lead to chaos and disaster. Look for something SMALL to do. Start small little. Just do something.

There's no free meal anywhere anymore. Don't let that degree prevent you from taking up that cleaning job. Don't let it stop you from taking that security job. It's all a process. Don't let your degree stand in your way. Your degree is supposed to give you a PLATFORM from which you could shoot into any angle and area. Why allow it to become a hindrance to you? Opportunities abound; open your eyes.

Till date I keep learning new skills. There's NO job security anywhere. I'm always conscious of the future. I'm not relenting. I'm not carried away by the little pleasure of the moment. I've got TOMORROW in view.

Change your mindset, and you've changed your life.

The world owes you NOTHING! Forthwith, get busy and believe God for that mega paying job.

Wishing you all a successful career. Thank you!

Lalasticlala, please move this message to the appropriate quarters!

Kachisbarbie:
The world doesn't owe you a job.
Very salient point. The so called 'illiterates' have realised and understood this point since ages, yet the self-acclaimed 'literates' have refused to.

dfrost:


dearpreye since you no invite me for this delicious and exquisite thread, I won't comment until you apologize.

Thanks VickyRotex for sharing.

dearpreye, I'm waiting for you... *Hulk Mode Activated *

Observant:
At the moment I am applying to vocational schools to learn a skill in machinery and equipment overhaul and maintenance .

dearpreye:


What I did is hard to forgive. In fact it's treason LOL!

Once again, I'm sorry. Deeply sorry. I mean it.

dearpreye:


That's some great but brief story.

It just seems people must first misunderstand or a most hinder us whenever we want to take the bull by the horn. I'm happy you knew what you wanted and went for it.

Keep the passion burning. See you at the top.

You can email me a crate of Orijin this morning.

Hope you had a great night rest?

2sex:
proud of you bro. Na 2sexy dey hail u. We fight on!

dfrost:


Observant I'm with you on this. The reason why most of us (graduates) are suffering is because we have no vocational skills. Imagine if we spent every Saturday while in school, learning how to make button holes, cutting shirts, designing badges, making chemicals to enrich our African hair to withstand the heat, et al. The point is the list is endless.

I sincerely believe that there is always a need for something in any community we find ourselves in.

It's not too late though. We can make a difference now in order to alleviate the pains that our young ones and wards will face in the future.

Nice thread dearpreye. Nice post Observant. Wonderful contributions from all.

This thread make sense die. No tribal war for once on NL. Good to see that.

VickyRotex thanks once again for the invite. You are one in a zillion

nochildsplay:
Guy delete your account on here if don't have a point to enlighten us with G for Goat

Imanuelle:



Oh yes I did and even overslept...

No Oga to fire me for excessive sleep, and daily bread is sure already.

Orijin dey freezer, when you come around rumuokoro, pls holla.

dearpreye:


See your first two lines. What confidence. What freedom. What responsibility!

Me dey Woji dey rest.....off duty things.

Meanwhile, I'll collect them whenever I'm ready; and thanks for contributing to the issue at hand.

Have a blessed day sir.

dearpreye:


Amen. And may He bless you in equal measures.

And may your experiment abundance in your endeavours. Never forget that failure isn't any more an option. We must make it but with a changed mind.

Good morning!

Imanuelle:


You're welcome bro.

Great topic!

stanvesco:


thanks bro,
God help us all

Imanuelle:



Anyhow e be, even if na sex2 or sextu, I go know my guy...

Hope you're doing great, been a while bro, na aso rock you dey now?

Velocitron:
Best thread ever!

Empredboy:
Op u are spot on. I had knew I wouldn't work under anyone cos I fear the word "sack" cos that might be the time u will need some money to finance some projects. I am a proud graduate from the king of all University in Nigeria OAU, a member Institute of chartered account of Nigeria (ICAN). But these certificates I had them cos my parents wanted a degree holder. But me I had wanted to be self employed. To God be the glory since I graduated in 2005 I have been running my biz. So guys don't look for white collar job but save money so that u too can start your own business

dfrost:


No shakes man. Apology accepted. I've already commented. The vex no reach my oesophagus.

We need to really help our young ones. They really need love and guidance, honestly.

EmekaBlue:
even those odds fail sometimes bro...xpecially when u stake alot to recover loses

dfrost:


dearpreye since you no invite me for this delicious and exquisite thread, I won't comment until you apologize.

Thanks VickyRotex for sharing.

dearpreye, I'm waiting for you... *Hulk Mode Activated *

dfrost:


Observant I'm with you on this. The reason why most of us (graduates) are suffering is because we have no vocational skills. Imagine if we spent every Saturday while in school, learning how to make button holes, cutting shirts, designing badges, making chemicals to enrich our African hair to withstand the heat, et al. The point is the list is endless.

I sincerely believe that there is always a need for something in any community we find ourselves in.

It's not too late though. We can make a difference now in order to alleviate the pains that our young ones and wards will face in the future.

Nice thread dearpreye. Nice post Observant. Wonderful contributions from all.

This thread make sense die. No tribal war for once on NL. Good to see that.

VickyRotex thanks once again for the invite. You are one in a zillion

VickyRotex:


dfrost, you're welcome

Forgive dearpreye

dearpreye:


The comment from Observant is epic and awakening. I've read it over and over again. It's truism is beyond contest and it's verity beyond debate.

VickyRotex is an enigma. She's a huge blessing to us who have interacted with her on a few occasions. I'm still sorry I didn't mention you though your contribution is also very much spot on.

Thanks for the accolades. Oftentimes I create threads with the humble purpose of educating or sharing some points with a few people here BUT on all cases I've been further humbled by the voices of wisdom and knowledge that flow towards me from people here. We're a blessed people.

Yes. In EVERY place there are huge opportunities merely waiting our recognition but we hardly see them because our school system didn't teach us that recognise them. We're only taught to seek jobs. Terrible! Remember Think and Grow Rich?

In summary, we must learn a skill or two. Anything other than that is to take a huge risk- one that may prove too costly in the fast approaching FUTURE. He who fails to plan has......PLANNED to fail.

dearpreye:


Hahha! He's already done that. Thanks for bringing him down here.

Vanije:
People need to focus more on acquiring practical skills, the trend the world is heading to is :it's more about Qualification (that is what you can do) than Certification(what the paper says you can do)
People don't realize this fact that's why a lot of youths end up being 'bored' with life.

VickyRotex:


I'm honoured dearpreye. You're a huge blessing aswel.

God bless you immeasurably.

Nice thread, Nice comments, Beautiful follow-up by you.

Many thanks to the NYSC Skills and entrepreneurship development board. They've been of great benefits to many youths. I'm a living testimony!

However, the awareness for skills development and self dependency should keep growing, we still have a long way to go, but we ought to keep moving.

Have a Blessed day dearpreye!