Xfire, I don't do badly in any of the points that you have listed - I quite agree with each one - I have also been privileged to change jobs a number of times.

However, i feel too lazy to apply for jobs these days even though i am sure there is something better out there.

I desire to secure International employments but, i am usually too lazy to apply for them.
Recently, i got a phD studentship opportunity abroad but, the laziness to research and write a compelling proposal robbed me of that opportunity.

I work hard, even now; I still read too. What do you think can be responsible for this incessant failure to galvanize energy that i need to propel me to my next phase? And what do you advise? Have you been in a situation like this before?

Do you think my resolve either to: leave my present employment or move to the next level isn't strong enough?

U are comfortable with your present level, U don't want more than you already have or u outright lazy. Datsall

Etfash:
Xfire, I don't do badly in any of the points that you have listed - I quite agree with each one - I have also been privileged to change jobs a number of times.

However, i feel too lazy to apply for jobs these days even though i am sure there is something better out there.

I desire to secure International employments but, i am usually too lazy to apply for them.
Recently, i got a phD studentship opportunity abroad but, the laziness to research and write a compelling proposal robbed me of that opportunity.

I work hard, even now; I still read too. What do you think can be responsible for this incessant failure to galvanize energy that i need to propel me to my next phase? And what do you advise? Have you been in a situation like this before?

Do you think my resolve either to: leave my present employment or move to the next level isn't strong enough?

ciwi:
U are comfortable with your present level, U don't want more than you already have or u outright lazy. Datsall

Thank you for your reply. But what happens to 'may be'? You were too assertive in your comment above; don't you think? I don't want more? That isn't it... Trust me. Then i can assure you, i am not lazy.

I do alot of things and may be i have just put some other things ahead of getting a new job and giving scholarships instead of receiving them.

I said lazy because, somehow, i still feel that Etfash should be able to combine everything and come out fine.

Louislewis:
[size=18pt]All these listed points are the major reasons why our nation is not moving forward and the nation will never, I repeat, will never grow if this trend continue. We are misplacing prorities for employment. It will continue to generate more of unemployment and the best output from those employed can never be achieved. What is happening in Nigeria today is just like an adage that says, "We have a lot of feet on the ground, but no movement" It is not like this in other countries. I weep for this country.[/size]

I like this your write up. Can you please explain further?

cc Louislewis

xfire:

Of course, networking and getting to know/meet influential people is a valid way of getting jobs which is applicable everywhere in the world including Nigeria. That was clearly mentioned in my 4th point.
However, not having influential contacts is not enough reason for one to adopt fatalistic view about employment in Nigeria. One can still get a job without knowing anyone. I am a witness myself.
That being said, even the rich and influential still send their children to the best schools in the world despite the fact that they have all the connections in the world. Go and check the children of Obasanjo, Atiku and the rest. One of OBJ's daughter used to be a top engineering supervisor in one of the top oil companies in Nigeria before she went abroad to further her education. This is because there are other qualities that money and connection can not offer you.

Cheers....!

Nigerians are just dso funny!!! You listed connection skills in no. 4, yet they would want to adopt a fatalistic view that no connection no job. Maybe that's why they are still unemployed because they can't read simple text. Also, many falil to improve themselves. It is difficult to get a good job but far from impossible!!

NOW I BELIEVE THE MADNESS STORY I HEARD ABOUT YOU
I DON'T WASTE MY WORDS ON ACTIVE LUNATIC LIKE YOU
SHAME ON YOU. NEXT TIME DON'T EVEN LOOK AT MY POST
NONSENSE FLIPS
THANK GOD TODAY IS SUNDAY I WOULD HAVE DEALT WITH YOU

Flips:

Don't you read? The foolishness of today's graduate! They don't read.
Read No. 4 of the write-up (networking skills)

GODS GRACE AND CONNECTION

ylaa:
NOW I BELIEVE THE MADNESS STORY I HEARD ABOUT YOU
I DON'T WASTE MY WORDS ON ACTIVE LUNATIC LIKE YOU
SHAME ON YOU. NEXT TIME DON'T EVEN LOOK AT MY POST
NONSENSE FLIPS
THANK GOD TODAY IS SUNDAY I WOULD HAVE DEALT WITH YOU

Pele

xfire:

Of course, networking and getting to know/meet influential people is a valid way of getting jobs which is applicable everywhere in the world including Nigeria. That was clearly mentioned in my 4th point.
However, not having influential contacts is not enough reason for one to adopt fatalistic view about employment in Nigeria. One can still get a job without knowing anyone. I am a witness myself.
That being said, even the rich and influential still send their children to the best schools in the world despite the fact that they have all the connections in the world. Go and check the children of Obasanjo, Atiku and the rest. One of OBJ's daughter used to be a top engineering supervisor in one of the top oil companies in Nigeria before she went abroad to further her education. This is because there are other qualities that money and connection can not offer you.

Cheers....!

You nailed it here Xfire... I caught a big message there.

AM SORRY FLIPS

Flips:

Pele

ylaa:
AM SORRY FLIPS

Apology accepted. I hope mine was was accepted too

This is really insightful. Xfire, you have really done a good job with this write-up. I am looking forward to more from you. For everybody who came across this write-up, pls don't just read, act as soon as possible.
Xfire, i wish to get to know you personally.

Thanks alot

YES

Flips:

Apology accepted. I hope mine was was accepted too

xfire:
This was an article I wrote sometime ago with some minor editing.

Good evening Sire. Hope you got my mail?

Mixty:
can't fault this. The most important one here is GRADE.
For the young students, try as hard as you can to finish with a minimum of 2.1
Cos it is really HARD out there for 2.2 peeps. You don't want to lose opportunities cos of your playfulness in school resulting in poor grades.

lalasticlala

I believe there are still peeps who their 2.1 hasn't done much good out here, or is it just me?

Hello xfire, I just finished my first degree in computer science with a strong 2.1 hopefully, while i have reasonable skills in web development, i dont think it's something I want to do professionally as a career. I have always had a niche for mathematics and calculations generally, So I plan on postponing NYSC for at least 8months to learn skills in Data Analytics which I'm very passionate about especially as it applies to oil and gas and it being used for predictive analysis. I understand not much innovation has happened in Nigeria using big data except for Shell that made breakthrough this year. As a seasoned professional, do you feel it's something other oil and gas company will catch up to and what's the career prospect looking like in NNPC for data Analyst? Is there a potential, internship opportunities and the likes? I would be looking forward to your reply. Cheers and have a wonderful holiday.