davewhizy:
why do you go to school?
To get a good certificate and have a good job.
OK me I don't want a good job, I create good jobs, am 21 years old, I pay 3 persons err month. what am I trying to say, if you are comfortable working under any organization then you must go to school and acquire a lot of certificate but if you want to be rich and happy, don't go to school.

vadeoba:
I gained admission into the university in 2011 at 20 years. I thought I will graduate by the age of 23. In developed countries, you don’t need to pray and fast to graduate on time. In fact, I heard that you are told the day you will be graduating from the university right from your year 1 registration point in some countries.

But being a Nigerian who went to a government-owned university, my dream of graduating at 23 years never came through. I graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University and I don’t think I need to tell you the strong relationship between OAU and incessant strikes.

Within my first two months campus, I experienced my first strike action. The school management sent us home because of a proposed protest scheduled for our matriculation day. We didn’t resume until three months after. We proceeded again on ASUU strike in 2013 which lasted for six months. We had other internal strikes and I ended up spending close to five years for a course I should have spent less than four years for.

Graduating from the university in 2015, I stayed at home for another one year before I was mobilized for the compulsory National Youths Service (NYSC) which also lasted for another one year. I finished NYSC in 2017 and I was 26 years going to be 27 by the end of that year.

I had always been an entrepreneur right from campus and I was really doing well. I had made up my mind not to look for a job after NYSC, I just wanted to face my business and go for my masters degree because I knew my chances of getting a job was slim considering the 26 years age requirement by most of the employers of labour especially the big firms. In fact, many of them now request that you must be 25 years and below to submit application for their graduate trainee recruitments.

It took the wisdom and experience of my mentor for me to realize that going for masters degree at the age of 26 years without any job experience wasn’t the best for me. That is one of the reasons why I encourage youths to have mentors who can guide them along their career and life decisions.

If I had gone for masters, I would probably graduate at the age of 28 that is if there is no strike action within the two years and getting a good job at that age without previous experience will be be difficult.

At 28, most companies expect you to have nothing less than 2 years of experience and having M.sc. is not equivalent to that two years of experience.

You need to be strategic about going for masters degree if you are yet to get job experience and here are my advice:

1. If you are 23 years and below, going for masters if you don’t quickly get a job is cool
2. If you are 25 years and above, I will advise you to first get a job to get experience and do your masters degree later.
3. If your long-term goal is to end up in the academia as a lecturer, masters is cool.
4. If you don’t have that goal, writing professional exams may be better than going for masters immediately after graduation.
5. If your goal is to own a business later on, going for your masters may be the best decision.
6. Before going for masters, calculate the age you will be done with the program and look at the age requirement in your industry.
7. Life is about doing first thing first and you must know how to prioritize your life.

This is an advice from me, please feel free to disagree and share your views.

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davewhizy:
why do you go to school?
To get a good certificate and have a good job.
OK me I don't want a good job, I create good jobs, am 21 years old, I pay 3 persons err month. what am I trying to say, if you are comfortable working under any organization then you must go to school and acquire a lot of certificate but if you want to be rich and happy, don't go to school.

sexdoll:


You're the MAN!

This is exactly the type of mentality I want so many of our youths to adopt.

But what do they do?

They all rush to uni to get BSc.

And then they come out only to discover that the BSc is a beautiful nonsense because it can no longer guarantee them the plum job they were expecting.

And what do they do next?

The fools rush back to school again to acquire MSc.

Hahaha

Fools.

You ask some of them why they are doing masters and they proudly tell you they don't want to be at home staying idle.

And I laugh.

If you don't want to be idle and you want to be busy, then why don't you go and learn something that will at least make you productive to the larger society?

I told my friend who is studying political science that instead of me paying for her masters, I'll use to money to send her to a tailoring school.

quentin06:
its a shame that people go for masters and phd for a job, your ability to secure a job is based primarily on the ability to add value by proffering solutions to society's problems. masters should be a cap to ones achievement in life not a meal ticket, or venture embarked upon because of joblessness.

sexdoll:


At least you can now speak from experience.

I'm sure that had it been someone tried to warn you before going for that masters then, probably you would have called that person an enemy of progress.

Now you can see for yourself that the so called progress is actually a huge and regrettable set back!

geekybabe:


Apparently not all ladies. It's really shallow to think marriage is d next thing after nysc. What is the lady taking into the marriage? Her bsc? Or her fine face?

nurshah:



This is a very good point, my dear. Universities use be compelled to introduce vocational course department which all students must choose one to specialise in and it must be a core course to run all through your years in the uni
In developed countries na Nigerians full pass more than even the citizens for masters this is be adjusted you are expected to have experience before d en considering masters. Most Nigerians don't have interest in what they mastered in, only as an "advantage"... This is just rubbish

sexdoll:


Envy people wasting their time, money and energy pursuing shadows?

God forbid.

I can never sink to that low.

If you call pursuing masters in any Nigerian university to be specific privilege, then I'll say that I have never come across a confused and hopeless person more than you since my sojourn on nairaland!

geekybabe:
If you choose to go for a masters, make sure you plan well for it. Doing a masters without proper funding or sponsorship can be really frustrating.

If you are quitting your job for a masters, Enlighten yourself and be sure the risk is worth it.

omoelerin1:
Who is more confused and hopeless between you and I?
Someone who believes pursuing a Master's degree is wasting of money, time and energy. Aren't you aware you 're the most frustrated and hopeless being?

Please, if you are not privileged to go beyond your first degree or you have been destined that should be how far you can go in your academic life, leave others who are moving forward alone and do not discourage those who wish to go further.

They aren't responsible for your plights.

LaudableXX:


Wubbish! More than half of the advice given by this yeye blogger is totally misleading. How can you say "If your long-term goal is to end up in the academia as a lecturer, masters is cool...?" Does it mean that having a Masters' degree is only good for those in the academia? I used to work in a telco, and more than 75% of my colleagues had a Masters' degree! In fact in some cases, your higher qualifications put you in a good stead, when it is time for job redeployment, and promotion!

When you work in a bank, your MBA gets you a second look, than your BSc., when it is time to rise through the ranks! A masters' degree still gives you an added advantage over others, when it is time for recruitment.

Rodeoz:

I graduated at the age of 22....i served at 23...jobless at 24......fast approaching 25 now and I've applied to a University in Canada for my Masters Degree.....does that make any sense?.......plus i feel like the only graduate without any job experience.

Missdemeanor:
So this op came here to discourage people with stupid reasons
First, you go for a masters degree to increase ur knowledge and to specify in a particular field..... Its mostly in nigeria that people go to school with the aim of jobs not knowledge.
Second, growth in anyway should always be encouraged not discouraged, even if u never use the masters degree after school, it is still yours, frame it and hang it in your house.
Lastly, do what ever you know is best for you and not what people tell you

geekybabe:


Please do go for your masters degree. I started my masters at age 25 though I graduated at 21. In my own case I worked for like 18months b4 quitting to go for a masters. If you have a foreign admission abroad and you have funds, go for dat masters.

The grass is not always greener abroad, but believe me the exposure and the added advantages are many. If you are gonna do a masters then make sure it's worth it.

efesodje:
I always tell anyone that wants to listen: get the work experience first, that's paramount. You can study for your Masters degree or Professional Certificate courses while working.

With the proliferation of Degrees everywhere, nowadays when I am invited to be part of an interview panel to interview a candidate that will eventually work in my department/with me/ or for me- the area I concentrate on is the candidate's work experience. I don't focus on your degree certificates because all through my years of working I have found out that a lot of the candidates that present good degree certificates from fantastic schools are the ones that are difficult to train and have bad work ethic.

Work experience over every other thing.

nurshah:


My dear, our society isn't even helping matters the age they even pen as maximum is rubbish some 23,25 and then so for experience as well state masters in an added advantage
Some people have no experience but once they have masters they are placed above others how in heaven can our society develop with this rubbish

gentlegenius:

I think you are the one that is giving a misleading advice here.
Telling people to do masters degree to increase their chances of getting a job and getting promotion is a 19th century advice.
Guy, WAKE UP!
It seems you are the only one that hasn't noticed that the world has changed.
Check around your area, and you'll see that those who are making cool cash every day are not master degree holders. S[b]o why should someone waste his time and money in school acquiring useless degrees?[/b] The worst part is that we are in Naija, where things are working upside down. Go to Lagos and you'll see many people with 1 or 2 master degrees roaming the streets while those with no degree at all are getting good jobs. Employers now are scared of employing master degree holders because they themselves don't have masters. For those 75% that had masters in that company you claimed, I can assure you that about 60% of them didn't get that job with their masters degree. They entered with their first degree and did their masters while working there.
Nowadays, masters degree is only useful for those who already have a job and are seeking promotion, and also for those who want to become lecturers like the Op said. For those who want to hunt for good jobs, instead of pursuing masters, use that money and time to develop yourself, upgrade your skills and get a professional certification. This are the things good companies are looking for, not higher degrees.
I have an oil company in my area that I have not been able to get a job. Do you know why?
It's because each time they recruit, the highest qualification they need is National Diploma(ND), and I already have a first degree. There are people with Masters in my area, who happens to teach in secondary schools. Do you think this company doesn't know what they are doing by not employing those with HND, BSC and masters? Many other oil companies are doing the same, and they are the well paying companies that you think those with Masters should work with. What about the banks? How many of those with masters are getting jobs in banks? Enter any bank around you and ask the staffs about their qualifications. If you ask up to 15 bankers, 13 out of 15 will tell you they have no masters. This is the reality in this country. So, as much as I know, those who are pursuing masters degree with little or no job experience are seriously reducing their chances of getting good jobs.
I personally don't believe too much in jobs, because none of the richest people in the world is an employee. If I have money to do masters degree, I will simply put that money in a good investment. This is the surest way to make money in this 21st century.
Once again, I urge you to WAKE UP!

rhymz:
this is pure BS! Whoever told you that graduating from UI, UNILAG AFE or any of these southwestern schools is an automatic to ticket to employment obviously does not know what he is talking about. No serious HR is going to choose 2.2 from UNILAG over a 2.1 from another university outside of the ones you listed, that's pure hear-say.

The best thing is to graduate with a 2.1 at a very young age, at least between 21 and 24.....you are a hotcake from any University. Companies don't necessarily care if you graduated from UNILAG or UI, I don't see how that matters, they are all I Nigeria and don't necessarily have any exceptional qualities that other Universities do not have.

Na people wey Comot from foreign schools wey dey Europe and America go fit make such claims abeg.

I graduated at around 24 and 25 from FUTO, I never had to roam the streets of Lagos looking for a job, I have always been working even while in school. My Industrial attachment was an opportunity to gain experience and get some connections with people who will later be useful to me after graduation. I have worked in two places since I graduated and I am still working, if you know your value and where you want to create a niche for yourself career wise, you won't be talking about not being taken because you are from so so and so University, that's bullshit talk, I don't know where they do that I'm Nigeria. I have worked in Engineering, have a lot of friends in Banking and Finance, I am currently with an IT firm, I have never heard that people are being selected based on the University they attended, I know of the University - polytechnic discrimination especially amongst banks but this new story of selected school is pure bullshit.

femi4:
Only in Nigeria do people go for masters for the wrong reasons like to get a job

tsmat:

can you pls explain your point better

femi4:
The basic reason for Msc is to change career path or seek more knowledge in a career that you have passion for

LaudableXX:

Oga, do not allow ignorance to be your downfall. Not everybody can be an entrepreneur. Some will still be employees, working for various companies. In fact, people believe the experience obtained while working for various firms, is usually quite useful when you decide to set up your own outfit.

I doubt very strongly if you have ever conducted a survey in any bank to determine if their staff have a Masters' degree or not. You will be surprised to see that many of them do.

You even said: "Employers now are scared of employing master degree holders because they themselves don't have masters." Oga, stop lying. Unless the members on the interview panel or the employer, inform you that they do not have a Masters' degree, how would you know?

With the competition in the workplace, most people are scared of applying for a sabbatical, to leave their firms and go for a full-time Masters' degree, because they are not sure they will be re-absorbed into the company or that their jobs will still be there, when they get back.

And unless you have a very sympathetic and understanding boss, taking time off for lectures and exams while studying part-time, can be quite difficult.

As for my colleagues in the telecom company, sorry to disappoint you but two-thirds of them got their Masters degree, before joining the firm.

Finally, trying to judge everyone from your faulty perspective is highly flawed. I do not know the last time you spoke to any top HR person in a well structured corporate organisation, but if you think a BA or BSc is the only thing a graduate needs to get ahead in the business world, you are a joker.

gentlegenius:
Sorry for bothering you... It was a complete waste of time trying to reason with you. I can see you believe so much in master degree paper. Pls when going for your masters try to get at least 2 masters degree to get an advantage over those who had just one. Let me remain with my ignorance and my first degree.
Once again, I am sorry for replying you.

Belovedbabs11:
You wanna have a 2-year experience before you run your masters? Good! But are you gonna employ yourself or what gives you the assurance you gonna grab any job out there even in the next 2 years? Don't be shocked if you plan to work first and after five years you haven't got any job. So, you lose "double" - no job/experience, no second degree.
The best thing you have gotta do is sit yourself down, map out your plans. You might even not use the the masters degree, but it's not gonna be a waste. It's highly probably that an average person will regret not running their masters ASAP than regret doing it earlier. Just follow your heart.