I am in my early 30s, married with 2 kids and expecting a third one. In 2 weeks i would be relieved of my present job (downsizing), done lots of job hunting and so far no result so i can at least move into a new job. Present salary less than 100k, so we just get by. Right now wife is not working, not because we don't want but cus we can't find. We have however thought of a small business but capital?

I need help in getting another job in the admin/Hr arena( about 6 years experience). The job i do presently has become dead end and i am not happy going to work every day again especially because of constant threat of firing (other reasons, i am not blameless, but i do my job well) once i am relieve of my job then i can not fend for my family. I am scared, and trying hard to think of a way out, no savings, cus lots of things to be done.

What i have quickly done is pay at least 80 per cent of my yearly house rent, pay half of my children school fees, so that i will not be totally affected.

I have some business idea like floating a magazine/ books, but that takes lots of time to 'germinate', i write very well and have made small income from it but nothing sustainable.

I am not looking for financial help, it would be nice if somebody can help end my job hunting. A family man should never be a jobless man. its not fun watching your children go hungry, or be sent back from school, or the landlord screaming, or having no money to take care of bills

Please i need your advise and help. Any one willing to help can reach me on: manfamily87@gmail.com

I am not in need of sympathy just practical solution. I believe every one understand how bad it can be for the breadwinner of the family to lose his job. Urgent help needed.

Thank you all

Na wa o.

I commend you for looking ahead and thinking things out. I know you said you have searched but without much luck. Don't worry, it takes a little while. Try to leverage the experience you already have. Also, try to network as much as possible. A lot of things in Nigeria is who you know ( I am assuming you are in Naija). You sound like someone with a good head on his shoulders and you will do well I wish you the best.

While ure here, some politician has 100 million just sitting in his bank account. Smh!

@Shakespare,

Is it by choice or you are being forced out of your job? If being forced, then you need to start thinking of ways you can start a small business to get you by. Nothing big for now that requires huge capital. That would probably give you enough time and space to think of your next move and also keep money coming in, not matter how small.

The thing, is that one is often faced with challenges were you have no other option but to restructure, but the thing is that it only last for a short while.

Are there any courses you can do that will give you and advantage getting better work?

Thank you every one for your concern. Leaving the job at this time is not my decision.

I hope someone out there who know of an opening(s) can help urgently especially for those who work in Hr outsourcing companies, i am counting a lot on your help. Please if you need to contact me directly use this email: manfamily87@gmail.com

Why weren't you saving before?

How about visiting the websites of some Nigerian Banks and submitting your resume with them?  Have you submitted your Resume with The communication companies around like MTN, GLO etc? Find a way to make your Cover letter stand out, ring such a bell that can get you noticed enough to be invited over for an interview. I have once been invited for an interview just because somebody in the HR got hooked by a line in my Cover letter. You will get a good offer definitely I am sure. You sound smart and intelligent.
If you can be sending out 5 resumes/applications everyday, you will get lucky for sure.