Supported. Where you realise that you have a conflict, simply step aside or have someone else do this.
We all know we have biases and I totally understand the moral part the OP is trying to make but what OP does not realise is that, this is NEPOTISM. Nepotism is also a form of CORRUPTION.
Just to emphasise, nepotism is "the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs".
The irony or negative consequences of such actions is that the candidate's future performance or character can rub off on you or affect productivity later.
Nigerians compromise truth using religions and the likes but the truth remains the truth no matter whose ox is gored. Like UDF will say
"Conscience is an open wound, only the truth can heal it” - Uthman Dan Fodio
Did the OP say his former teacher didn't meet the requirements? Who on earth wouldn't pick his teacher for a job? He helped mold into your present person. If you say your teacher is not qualified, then you're indirectly telling the company that you're not qualified too.
In fact, among the applicants, he's the only one he could vouch for and does not have to ask that boring question of "tell us about yourself" by most interviewers.
What do you think the company would say if he picked another candidate and the candidate failed? It will also rub off on him. So, there's even a justification for him to pick his teacher and take the blame when he fails than take same blame for people who have not "imparted" in his life.
What happens to the spirit of "take a bow and go"?
yemi2plus: Very unprofessional. You don't bring emotion into things like this.
Partiality is always allowed in every gathering you can't treat people the same way! If you were to be a lecturer marking ur child's final year exam and he/she scores 39 would you add one mark or not? If it were to be a neutral person u wouldn't care! Such is life bro. Do you know we aren't even the same in d hands of God? A mistake from Moses and he didn't get to promise land but after a lot of atrocities committed by David, God still called him a man after his own heart! We all pray for this kind of encounter everyday. Take it or leave it.
manson5011: Its obvious that life is a cycle. There was this job vacancy in my place of work and 8 people did apply for it which they were to be interviewed yesterday.
By privilege as an Admin/Acct Officer I was authorized by my HR who was engaged in a crucial meeting to conduct the interview on his behalf so far I know what the company requires.
Lo and behold among them was my secondary school Teacher who did teaching practice (TP) when I was in SS1.
We were both shocked when we saw each other, looking at each other, I smiled and said Sir kindly have a seat.
We gist for 30mnts then I used 5mnts to ask him where he worked before now, that's all.
Meanwhile, I recommended him OK for the job and asked him to come and start work tomorrow.
It is good to live peacefully with all men as you may not know where your turning table will stop next. The question is, was that a dishonesty for me to have picked him as there were 2 people who had professional certification ahead of him?
Nairalanders over to you!
Before anything else, remove traces of your privacy from this faceless forum, if your boss or anyone who knows about this gets to read what you have here, you might be jeopardising his chances (Your ex teacher), and yours (For being sentimental and ultimately affecting the organisation's process of getting best hands)
You have no conscience, you are heartless to delete every Nigerian application that came to your table just because they are Nigerians, you must be proud of yourself. What goes around comes around, you won't be in that position forever. The Good Lord WILL Remember All the deleted applications from your table and those applicants WILL laugh last in Jesus Almighty Name. Shame on you.
1. God does not bless dishonesty - obviously you read a different bible. I challenge you to show me where God blessed such. 2. He is no hero - rather he is an example of Nigeria's decline and the lack of integrity among those who call the name of the Lord (mostly in vain). 3. There is no grace to avoid lack - the Lord does not bless evil. 4. Your dismissal of professionalism is why your country isn't going to progress anytime soon. Even if all politicians dropped dead today, Nigeria will not change. The "youths" are just as cavalier with honesty.
Sigh... I just finished reviewing 63 job applications for my employer... many of whom were Nigerians. To be honest, i basically hit the "delete" button for every Nigerian application without more than a 5 minute glance.
Different strokes for different folks. With-hold not good from another when it's in your power to do so. If you ask me, i will do same as OP considering the fact that he is qualified coupled with his wealth of experience too. You can call it sentiments, Nepotism, Man know Man or whatever but to me, it is no big deal. GRAMERCY
If the professional certification was NOT a necessary requirement/standard for the post, no problem. Nonetheless, there is still a bias by the OP as he spent 30 minutes chatting and 5 minutes doing the actual work which is why it is better to avoid such situations - you won't treat them objectively because of your bias.
In such threads, I am not perturbed by those who (and this is not referring to you chiscodedon) insult you or tell you that "na baba God", "who professionalism epp", "u fit do am if na your bro?", "get rich or die poor" and the likes. Recently, someone's incident has shown us how even criminals will pose with exotic items generated from fraudulent income and still say "Baba God, u don do am for your boys".
What you are seeing here is a SOCIETY THAT HAS COME TO ACCEPT CORRUPTION AS NORMAL. Religion and other bases are just the manipulative thoughts to justify the wrong. Ironically, these people will blame politicians and leaders alike for favoring their lot while they cannot avoid what they condemn. Like they say, it is easy to throw stones when you are outside the glass house.
I am putting this out there so that some people (especially younger ones) are not misguided and really, I am not even moved or disturbed by differences in opinions - SAYING IT AS IT IS. He has given a context and provided basis for his decision. Imagine the other guys reading this and in their minds, like NL job seekers, they believe nothing works in Nigeria because they are qualified for certain jobs but are never picked as a result of favoritism.
We all have different moral codes and let yours guide you - to each his own. Good luck manson5011
MY BROTHA, YOU ARE RIGHT. I EVEN VOTED IN FAVOUR OF WHAT THE GUY DID. But if we look at it objectively, it points to the issue of corruption in society.
Sentimentality is a huge factor in corruption, especially when it comes to relatives, friends etc getting undeserved favours. The 500 likes for what the guy did, shows we have serious problems in this country in terms of our attitudes to probity and professional integrity, so vital to catapaulting the nation to the next level. I think the best we can hope for is a reduction in corruption, not an elimination. Not with our mindset.
manson5011: Its obvious that life is a cycle. There was this job vacancy in my place of work and 8 people did apply for it which they were to be interviewed yesterday.
By privilege as an Admin/Acct Officer I was authorized by my HR who was engaged in a crucial meeting to conduct the interview on his behalf so far I know what the company requires.
Lo and behold among them was my secondary school Teacher who did teaching practice (TP) when I was in SS1.
We were both shocked when we saw each other, looking at each other, I smiled and said Sir kindly have a seat.
We gist for 30mnts then I used 5mnts to ask him where he worked before now, that's all.
Meanwhile, I recommended him OK for the job and asked him to come and start work tomorrow.
It is good to live peacefully with all men as you may not know where your turning table will stop next. The question is, was that a dishonesty for me to have picked him as there were 2 people who had professional certification ahead of him?
Nairalanders over to you!
remove your picture. You're exposing yourself with those horrible fingernails.
You did a wonderful job by giving your teacher a job.
Xxpress: To those shouting UNPROFESSIONAL, NEPOTISM AND CORRUPTION; if you were in the shoes of the teacher, you wouldn't be saying such and many of your will do the same as the OP.
That means we should also stop complaining when those who are in position of power do such
manson5011: Its obvious that life is a cycle. There was this job vacancy in my place of work and 8 people did apply for it which they were to be interviewed yesterday.
By privilege as an Admin/Acct Officer I was authorized by my HR who was engaged in a crucial meeting to conduct the interview on his behalf so far I know what the company requires.
Lo and behold among them was my secondary school Teacher who did teaching practice (TP) when I was in SS1.
We were both shocked when we saw each other, looking at each other, I smiled and said Sir kindly have a seat.
We gist for 30mnts then I used 5mnts to ask him where he worked before now, that's all.
Meanwhile, I recommended him OK for the job and asked him to come and start work tomorrow.
It is good to live peacefully with all men as you may not know where your turning table will stop next. The question is, was that a dishonesty for me to have picked him as there were 2 people who had professional certification ahead of him?
Nairalanders over to you!
In a very professional environment it is called conflict of interest(COI). it sounds as though you have done him a favor because you have not used the employment criteria to employ but have used "KNOW ME I KNOW YOU" methods which is out-rightly unprofessional.
however, he might be the most qualified based on your judgement of past experience ET AL, but hope your decision today wont come to hurt you later in your work life at that same company because humans(Nigerians) are very funny sometimes
1. God does not bless dishonesty - obviously you read a different bible. I challenge you to show me where God blessed such. 2. He is no hero - rather he is an example of Nigeria's decline and the lack of integrity among those who call the name of the Lord (mostly in vain). 3. There is no grace to avoid lack - the Lord does not bless evil. 4. Your dismissal of professionalism is why your country isn't going to progress anytime soon. Even if all politicians dropped dead today, Nigeria will not change. The "youths" are just as cavalier with honesty.
Sigh... I just finished reviewing 63 job applications for my employer... many of whom were Nigerians. To be honest, i basically hit the "delete" button for every Nigerian application without more than a 5 minute glance.
Supported. Where you realise that you have a conflict, simply step aside or have someone else do this.
We all know we have biases and I totally understand the moral part the OP is trying to make but what OP does not realise is that, this is NEPOTISM. Nepotism is also a form of CORRUPTION.
Just to emphasise, nepotism is "the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs".
The irony or negative consequences of such actions is that the candidate's future performance or character can rub off on you or affect productivity later.
Nigerians compromise truth using religions and the likes but the truth remains the truth no matter whose ox is gored. Like UDF will say
"Conscience is an open wound, only the truth can heal it” - Uthman Dan Fodio
go tell that to the senators and members of National Assembly
If the professional certification was NOT a necessary requirement/standard for the post, no problem. Nonetheless, there is still a bias by the OP as he spent 30 minutes chatting and 5 minutes doing the actual work which is why it is better to avoid such situations - you won't treat them objectively because of your bias.
In such threads, I am not perturbed by those who (and this is not referring to you chiscodedon) insult you or tell you that "na baba God", "who professionalism epp", "u fit do am if na your bro?", "get rich or die poor" and the likes. Recently, someone's incident has shown us how even criminals will pose with exotic items generated from fraudulent income and still say "Baba God, u don do am for your boys".
What you are seeing here is a SOCIETY THAT HAS COME TO ACCEPT CORRUPTION AS NORMAL. Religion and other bases are just the manipulative thoughts to justify the wrong. Ironically, these people will blame politicians and leaders alike for favoring their lot while they cannot avoid what they condemn. Like they say, it is easy to throw stones when you are outside the glass house.
I am putting this out there so that some people (especially younger ones) are not misguided and really, I am not even moved or disturbed by differences in opinions - SAYING IT AS IT IS. He has given a context and provided basis for his decision. Imagine the other guys reading this and in their minds, like NL job seekers, they believe nothing works in Nigeria because they are qualified for certain jobs but are never picked as a result of favoritism.
We all have different moral codes and let yours guide you - to each his own. Good luck manson5011
thank you, wrong seems to now be the genaral norm. The worse part is they are even using religion as a justification. We are now so used to it that it has now become the new RIGHT, Just imagine the likes those kind of comments had, it show that the "man know man " syndrome has twisted our mind sets that even in the face of clear nepotism we still drag God into it. Its a pathetic as situation, to think this are the people clamouring to take over from old polithiefians when even their own orientation is faulty
If the professional certification was NOT a necessary requirement/standard for the post, no problem. Nonetheless, there is still a bias by the OP as he spent 30 minutes chatting and 5 minutes doing the actual work which is why it is better to avoid such situations - you won't treat them objectively because of your bias.
In such threads, I am not perturbed by those who (and this is not referring to you chiscodedon) insult you or tell you that "na baba God", "who professionalism epp", "u fit do am if na your bro?", "get rich or die poor" and the likes. Recently, someone's incident has shown us how even criminals will pose with exotic items generated from fraudulent income and still say "Baba God, u don do am for your boys".
What you are seeing here is a SOCIETY THAT HAS COME TO ACCEPT CORRUPTION AS NORMAL. Religion and other bases are just the manipulative thoughts to justify the wrong. Ironically, these people will blame politicians and leaders alike for favoring their lot while they cannot avoid what they condemn. Like they say, it is easy to throw stones when you are outside the glass house.
I am putting this out there so that some people (especially younger ones) are not misguided and really, I am not even moved or disturbed by differences in opinions - SAYING IT AS IT IS. He has given a context and provided basis for his decision. Imagine the other guys reading this and in their minds, like NL job seekers, they believe nothing works in Nigeria because they are qualified for certain jobs but are never picked as a result of favoritism.
We all have different moral codes and let yours guide you - to each his own. Good luck manson5011
I completely agree with you. It's such a big shame our society is consciously and gradually accepting corruption as norm and even more pitiful is this acceptance by a large percentage of today's youth who'd someday become leaders in the future.
This is one of the reasons I dropped religion because it affects our judgement and reasoning.
Now a young lad goes to write Jamb, cheated, knowing fully well that he cheated would come to the alter to ask God for unmerited favor. Results comes out, he's successful and would tell everyone who cares to listen that God has answered his prayers... Really?
MaziOmenuko: If Buhari did the same thing you did now, you will be shouting foul play, together with all those supporting you.
You spent 10mins gisting with him and 5 min to ask basic questions; more like a paddy-paddy gist.
So unprofessional. You too will need to climb up the ladder one day and wouldn't hope that those who hold the key to your ladder would favor their siblings and friends ahead of you.
Be honest, would you not do likewise if you are in OPs shoes?
In western world it is hard to get a job in the police department, fire department, government offices, etc - they are families, relatives, friends and neighbors. If you label what our friend did as corruption - it means you don't know the definition of corruption.
MY BROTHA, YOU ARE RIGHT. I EVEN VOTED IN FAVOUR OF WHAT THE GUY DID. But if we look at it objectively, it points to the issue of corruption in society.
Sentimentality is a huge factor in corruption, especially when it comes to relatives, friends etc getting undeserved favours. The 500 likes for what the guy did, shows we have serious problems in this country in terms of our attitudes to probity and professional integrity, so vital to catapaulting the nation to the next level. I think the best we can hope for is a reduction in corruption, not an elimination. Not with our mindset.
Godfidence: Partiality is always allowed in every gathering you can't treat people the same way! If you were to be a lecturer marking ur child's final year exam and he/she scores 39 would you add one mark or not? If it were to be a neutral person u wouldn't care! Such is life bro. Do you know we aren't even the same in d hands of God? A mistake from Moses and he didn't get to promise land but after a lot of atrocities committed by David, God still called him a man after his own heart! We all pray for this kind of encounter everyday. Take it or leave it.
I will fail her, if she deserves to fail.
Be it my daughter, my father, my mother my sister, my gf, my best friend, whoever deserves to fail, I'll fail, especially when there's a sound reason to do so.
And there's no apology for that.
Sometimes these things are done to strengthen you. To make you go the extra mile. To make you work harder and smarter.
Caseless: Did the OP say his former teacher didn't meet the requirements? Who on earth wouldn't pick his teacher for a job? He helped mold into your present person. If you say your teacher is not qualified, then you're indirectly telling the company that you're not qualified too.
In fact, among the applicants, he's the only one he could vouch for and does not have to ask that boring question of "tell us about yourself" by most interviewers.
What do you think the company would say if he picked another candidate and the candidate failed? It will also rub off on him. So, there's even a justification for him to pick his teacher and take the blame when he fails than take same blame for people who have not "imparted" in his life.
What happens to the spirit of "take a bow and go"?
What he should have done is to excuse himself!
That's the proper thing because there's a conflict of interest.
Your Son And His Big Problem (attah's Concept) (episode 4)
That moment a teacher thinks he knows it all, and finally meets his crazy superior. Watch this EXTREMELY FUNNY VIDEO, YOUR SON AND HIS BIG PROBLEM. Watch:
BlueRayDick: What sort of job pays you 48k even with professional certification and/or work experience ? I mean what sector of the 4cking economy is this said job? choi! Things don pass fall apart in this obodo Nigeria o.
sorry bro. which country are you? a country where graduate earn 20k as salary?
If my Uncle is in a public position where he can influence recruitment, and he ends up giving all his nephews and nieces a job appointment; 1.we are qualified and 2. He knows our abilities.
Now to those of you out there who applied and didn't get a fair chance to contest for that same job, how Would you feel?
Please if you answer this honestly, then case closed!
Divine arrangement right? Well pray you are not on the opposite side of that "arrangement" one day. Because God is a just God. According to what i was taught.
All interviews don't have to strict and hard. When I was interviewed at ETB years ago, I was even told to sing, since I wrote that as a hobby and that was the only question the man asked me.
Where I work presently (media), the last was kneeling on her chair, swiveling cos it became like a gist (I never knew her before) and she was the Director!!!
Sweetheart. God's GRACE does exist and it just worked for the Old Teacher.
Let's not confuse issues here please..
This particular case is a case of a conflict of interest.
manson5011: Its obvious that life is a cycle. There was this job vacancy in my place of work and 8 people did apply for it which they were to be interviewed yesterday.
By privilege as an Admin/Acct Officer I was authorized by my HR who was engaged in a crucial meeting to conduct the interview on his behalf so far I know what the company requires.
Lo and behold among them was my secondary school Teacher who did teaching practice (TP) when I was in SS1.
We were both shocked when we saw each other, looking at each other, I smiled and said Sir kindly have a seat.
We gist for 30mnts then I used 5mnts to ask him where he worked before now, that's all.
Meanwhile, I recommended him OK for the job and asked him to come and start work tomorrow.
It is good to live peacefully with all men as you may not know where your turning table will stop next. The question is, was that a dishonesty for me to have picked him as there were 2 people who had professional certification ahead of him?
Nairalanders over to you!
God used you to answer his prayer.
There is nothing that gives men easy access like Devine connection. When you are connected, you don't struggle, you bypass protocol.
Don't envy the guy, celebrate with him n ask God for Devine connection.
yemi2plus: Very unprofessional. You don't bring emotion into things like this.
robot like u don't have emotions...the most important thing is he can do the job dats allll. Ppl like u will deny him the job even though he can do it just because u don't want ppl to thing that u use sentiment...rubbish
But if this was a scenario involving a politician and his friend you won't say it was "God's Doing" Nigerians and hypocrisy sometimes,why must we just deceive ourselves like this
Why are you so naive in reasoning and bringing politics into this?
It seems you are from another planet using politics scenario as if you don't understand how the political system is being manipulated in the world, especially Nigeria. "Omo wa ni, e je o se..." (Its our son, let him do it) Go and ask your grandparents to enlighten you about Nigeria political history.
Its like taking panadol for someone headache is your destiny.
Mention me again and thunder fire you and your generation!
anthney87: God has used u. It is now left for him to go about testifying.
Bone that guy up dere telling you it is unprofessional. It is very professional my brother. Imagine someone who did teaching practice wen u were in sec school. Bro now you are a graduate and he is still struggling to get a good job.
Fear God brother. You did the right thing. Even me that graduated 7 years ago and still don't have a job yet was almost frustrated until I decided to go into agriculture.
Imagine that guy own scenario and someone here is saying it is unprofessional. Male I no swear give u o.
