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Career / Re: Have You Ever Been FIRED At Work? Share Your Experience! by captalex(m): 3:34pm On Feb 17, 2021
9jatriot:
For all those who are asking for names of such companies that pay that much, I will suggest that you start by learning the required skills and making them available on freelancing platforms like fiverr and freelancer. When you have built your skills level and built a portfolio, you can upgrade by joining upwork and optimizing your Linkedin account, then you can one day laugh at those who argue that it is not possible to earn $2,000 (700k) in Nigeria.

To reach that level, go on those platforms (click here for) fiverr and focus on the tech sections. If you are not good in programming, you can start by learning how to configure different applications like CRM, Email marketing platforms with their automation e.g Mailchimp, insightly, sendblue etc, Automation platforms like Zapier and many other things you can do on these freelancing platforms. Use them as a springboard and leave politics sections argument for 3 months and you will begin to see the difference in your life. You will need to download a lot of tutorials and watch tons of Youtube videos and fail on many jobs before you begin to get a traction. Do not think any foreign employer will just give you $2000 just like that, you will have to work hard to learn the required skills, make mistakes, learn from them and become proficient.

You will need to be patient. Give yourself up to one year or even 18 months. Yes, I said so. It can take that long or even longer to make a headway, funny enough once it starts, you will look back and wonder why you ever contemplated crime.

Finally, if you do not have the mind for coding and programming, start with digital marketing skills and begin to narrow down to specific digital marketing niches that fits your personality and skill level.

I do hope I am speaking to someone today.



One of the most comprehensive and practical pieces of advice on how to start your career in Tech on this thread, that I've read thus far.


All these one of "hook me up to this job", "can I send my Cv", "which company is giving this job", "It is a lie, nobody will pay a Nigerian in Tech this amount" wouldn't still allow you to land such jobs because you actually need to put in the work to learn very quickly and become an SME in those fields he mentioned.


Connections might get you to the point of landing the interview but that's where the buck stops, they'd be able to fish out your inexperience and inefficiency from their basic cognitive skills tests and practical Tech Bootcamp exercises, to say the least.

Nothing like which part of IT can I learn in 3-months, so I can land this kind of work and earn this much. There is NONE wink , but Nigerians would always feel they can be sharp and game the field. In Tech, there is no WuruWuru to the answer, you just have to know what you're doing. SIMPLE

All of them are deep and take time to intentionally learn about, and become an SME in them; be it a Cloud Engineer, or a CyberSec Analyst, or a DevOps Engineer, or an Artificial Robotics Engineer or even the trickest of all a Software Engineer(which people think they can cram and master within 3 months grin).

So choose your path HONESTLY based on what you feel you'd still see yourself enjoy doing in another 6years time. If it's the ~750K($1,700 - using 450/naira) that's tripping you, and you feel this is one of those MMM-typa schemes where you can just put 50,000 naira and reap 500,000 naira in 2 weeks, you'd get disappointed awful quickly, and learn that Tech is definitely not the field for you.

You can't cheat the process of building yourself from the ground up in Tech. Would it be hard? yes for someone that isn't from a Science/Technical (STEM) educational background, but it is still something you can learn if you love and marvel at the Cool Stuff engineers are able to build and how they creatively solve business problems for both corporates and startups organizations alike. Don't just chase the money alone, which a lot of people from the responses I've seen on this thread are trying to do. Ko Le Work cool


Your Time is what you will need to sacrifice more of, in order for you to get to the same level of knowledge and know-how, as those that are already ahead and having an edge over you, due to their technical foundational background .

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Career / Re: Have You Ever Been FIRED At Work? Share Your Experience! by captalex(m): 6:28pm On Feb 16, 2021
CokeBar:
Share your experience with us if you have ever been fired. It would be better if we can share:

1. Why we were fired?
2. How did the firing process happen?
3. Aftermath of being fired… how did you feel, have you recovered, did you get something better?

So, I’ll start:

Sometimes last year, I got an unbelievable offer (well above #750k) at a remote company. I bought a PC, subscribed for large data and set-up a workspace. On Monday which was resumption day, I turned on my PC, logged in and started the online meeting… everything went well for the first day and I got introduced to my colleagues. My friend and I actually got employed for same position, so we usually chatted while working. To be onboarded, we had to install a productivity monitoring tool on our PCs, we were told everything we did on the PC would be captured if the tool was turned ON but I really don’t know why I cared less.

On Wednesday same week, we had a short and simple test, during the test, I asked my friend for an answer as I wasn’t so sure, he responded and that was it.

On Thursday, I had a quick one-on-one call with my manager, I was fired. Apparently, I wasn’t supposed to ask for assistance while taking the test. I apologized but the answer was a straight NO (you sabi how oyinbo people strict). So in other words, I was sacked because I cheated ☹.

Well, they paid me for the few days I worked �

I have experienced other sad situations, but this has to be the worst. I was so depressed, the following Sunday, I went to Church and it was while Pastor asked us to greet our neighbor, I remembered I didn’t brush… LMAO.

Now, I got something with abit lesser pay but still very chilled grin

Say it's XO.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Flutterwave Online Assessment by captalex(m): 8:08am On Feb 16, 2021
Just Pray and go in with a clear head.

You must've done your typical GMAT/SHL tests in the past.

Once you're strong in that and also actually know what is relevant to that specific job you're taking the assessment for, you'd be fine.
Crime / Re: Police Officers Beret by captalex(m): 11:58am On Jan 26, 2020
MikeBetty:
GREEN BERET = (MOPOL) Mobile Police Also Known As Anti-riot Police. BLUE BERET = (SPU) Special Protection Unit. RED BERET (ATS) Anti-terrorist Squard. CREAM BERET = Provost Department. BLACK BERET = Conventional Police.

You Nailed it.

The ones with the red beret, whatever you do, don’t try to mess with them.

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Car Talk / Re: 1988 BMW E30 Restoration. Pics by captalex(m): 10:40pm On Nov 12, 2019
the silver paint job looks good as well as the angel eyes and the ankara inserts on the seats.

What about the engine and the suspension? Have you sorted them out as well?

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Technology Market / Re: "USED ITEMS" Direct From WAREHOUSE by captalex(m): 9:10pm On Nov 12, 2019
What are the current list of items you have for sale right now?
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Andela Technical Success Manager Job Recruitment by captalex(m): 8:25pm On Oct 06, 2017
Thats cool.
Autos / Re: SOLD! ! ! 2008 BMW 523i LCI For Sale In Lagos - N2.55m Asking by captalex(m): 1:52pm On Oct 01, 2017
This car is going to sell fast. See how Behind the engine bay and interior is. Must've been maintained by an ardent individual
Autos / Re: Tokunbo BMW E60 For Quick Sale by captalex(m): 12:42am On May 31, 2017
Looks like a solid ride. And it's a 3.0L engine again. Very sharp.

But na price o.
Autos / Re: Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 9:51am On Apr 03, 2017
EngineBay Pictures

Autos / Re: Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 9:48am On Apr 03, 2017
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Autos / Re: Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 9:46am On Apr 03, 2017
Side Pictures II

Autos / Re: Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 9:43am On Apr 03, 2017
Side Pictures

Autos / Re: Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 9:40am On Apr 03, 2017
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Autos / Sale - Tuned BMW E46 328ci Coupe 5MT. by captalex(m): 7:56am On Apr 03, 2017
This tastefully modified BMW E46 coupe is up for sale.

This coupe packs the much loved 5-speed manual transmission which is highly sought by car enthusiasts. The ECU/DME has also been gracefully tuned by dyno specialists and ~25+whp/ ~20lb/ft extra , other than the engine upgrade has been added unto it.

A good list of parts & accesories upgrade to make the car stand out , be more comfortable and perform better have also been listed below.

List of Addons:
-///Msport 3-spoke sport steering wheel
-///Msport polished 5MT gearknob
-17" style 32 rims. 8J, 225/45/R17-Front 8J, 255/45/R17-Rear
-Thin Profile Bootlid spoiler
-Harman Kardon speaker system upgrade all round.
-RGB Colors - Remote Controllable Angel Eyes headlamp unit
-Facelift LED tail lights & Bootlights
-LED Platenumber lights
-LED Interior cabin lights
-Xenon High Beams
-Straight pipe unrestricted Lightweight Dual-exit pipe exhaust with a rich deep note.(Zero Drone noise)
-BigBrake Kit Upgrade ( 330i Brake Discs, Calipers, Hangers & Lines on all four legs of the car.)


Features of the Custom Tuned DME/ECU on the car:
-Top speed governor removed.
-Increased RPM rev limit from 6,500 rpm to 7,500rpm.
-VANOS cam timing adjustment.
-Improved throttle response at low revvs.
-Ignition timing enhancements.
-Air/Fuel Ratio enhancements.
-Selectable fuel octane rating (Tune can work on 85-98 RON)
-Rear O2 Sensor Delete

No lowballing or Unrealistic offers,

Asking Amount: 2M Naira only ( OEM parts goodies & other addons can be thrown in for a good offer)

You can reach me at: ogabhp@gmail.com

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Autos / Re: SOLD: Vintage Mercedes Benz For Sale £2500 only by captalex(m): 8:46pm On Oct 19, 2016
Shagati:


Few questions:
- Where are you located?
- when last was the car on the road?
- does it start?
- what are your contact details?
- any chance of knowing what year it is?
- can we see some interior pics?
- Euro or Yankee spec?

Captalex, Kingreign, come and see markatè!

Ewele o. na owode this car go thrive pass. If den give you more than 35k for this car then something is wrong.

Record a video of it starting from cold, On YouTube and insert the video link here for us to confirm that it starts at least.

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Car Talk / Re: BMW E46 3-series 4-door Smoke CCFL Projector Headlight For Cheap Sale by captalex(m): 9:51am On Jul 07, 2016
25k jale. Don't you have for the prefacelift as well ?

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Autos / Re: ***post Your(Direct Owners)BMW E46 03/05 320/25/330I/ci COUPE For Sale** by captalex(m): 12:46pm On Jun 27, 2016
What's your budget ?

And options expectations for the coupe ?
Autos / Re: Abuja: Sale R Copy Bbs17inch Rims W/o Tires 4 Sale by captalex(m): 1:27pm On Jun 05, 2016
Nice pattern. Which other rims you got bro?
Autos / Re: 06-012 Maserati...08 Jaguar XK Convertible...010-014 Acura TL/TLX (4d Chairmen) by captalex(m): 12:48am On Feb 15, 2016
rickkychidex111:
SALES;

* Superclean 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (fully loaded)..
* Superclean 2008 Jaguar XK Convertible (fully loads)..


Even in this mess, the new Maserati Quattroporte is the undisputed center of attention. Maserati enters the luxury-car field against the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus with the Quattroporte, a cocoon on wheels that features the usual blend of soft leather and rich wood inside with taut Pininfarina styling. The technical package is stunning, too, with a 4.2-liter, dual-overhead-cam V-8 engine that's good for 394 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque. Mounted far enough back in the engine bay for an equitable 47/53 percent front/rear weight distribution, it's mated to a six-speed sequential manual gearbox that has an automatic mode.
On a good day, the 199-inch-long five-seater will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and top 170 mph. But despite a cosseting interior, the first six or seven stop-and-go miles in the city of the Medici are a huge disappointment.


The Quattroporte is a very special, distinctive car that is hardly going to appeal to the mainstream luxury-car buyer. Maserati is aiming to sell up to 2000 in the United States every year, a mere drop in the bucket compared with the 23,000 S-class Mercedes-Benzes, the 20,500 7-series BMWs, or the 4000 Audi A8Ls that find buyers. This is a car for extroverted individuals, people who want something different, a car that occupies a different niche of the premium-luxury market. It's definitely not a passive, intracity express that can be steered with two fingers while the brain is ticking along in neutral. Instead, the Italian highline sedan rewards a driver who has commitment, competence, and consistency. The gearbox and the ride quality are hardly top of the class, but the buyers of this car probably won't care. This is a four-door thoroughbred sports car, a five-seater with the heart of a Ferrari, even if happens to wear a trident badge. You don't have to be a Maserati purist like Angelo to fall for the Quattroporte, but an open-minded, nonconformist attitude certainly helps, as does a squirt of high-octane gasoline in the blood and a little love for all things Italian. Beyond that, you can trust your four-wheeled object of desire to make its own case convincingly.

Maserati Quattroporte Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sedan 4-door, 5-passenger, steel body.
> Price base/as tested $90,000 (est.)/ $95,000 (est.)
> Engine 4.2-liter DOHC V-8
> Power 394 hp @ 7000 rpm
> Torque 333 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
> Transmission 6-speed sequential
> Steering Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
> Suspension Front: control arms, coil springs Rear: control arms, coil springs
> Brakes Vented discs, ABS
> Tires 245/45ZR-18 front, 285/40ZR-18 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso
> Performance 0 - 60 mph in 5.1 sec Top speed 171 mph


I give Kudos to the Italians.
Come for inspection & test drive this super Aeroplane on road & u'll realize how awesome this car is.


Mr Joel
☎Calls/SMS: +2349035934655.. Whatsapp: +2347054649920
PIN: 2BC8067B


Prices for either of these cars ASAP

1. A 2002 E46 BMW 3-Series 330ci coupe with a manual transmission.
2. 2003 E39 BMW 5-series 530i sedan with manual or automatic transmission in superb condition.
3. 2005 Mini Cooper S/manual + moonroof, Harman Kardon sound system.
Autos / Re: Buy Cars from Cotonou without stress and your car(s) will be delivered 48 hours by captalex(m): 12:45am On Feb 15, 2016
Tadeus:



Budget 6.5m for very solid 06 range rover


Budget 8.5m for very neat 2010 range rover


Budget 11m - 11.5m for very solid x6




Contacts


08035142036,08056807475



Tadeus

What are the prices for these cars

I need either of these cars ASAP

1. A 2002 E46 BMW 3-Series 330ci coupe with a manual transmission.
2. 2003 E39 BMW 5-series 530i sedan with manual or automatic transmission in superb condition.
3. 2005 Mini Cooper S/manual + moonroof, Harman Kardon sound system.
Car Talk / Re: How Much Is A Camry Pencil by captalex(m): 5:11pm On Dec 26, 2015
Siena:
It depends. Is this Camry Pencil 2B or HB?

Personally I would go with the Camry Biro, and call it a day. After all, it's common knowledge that as a status symbol, ink is way ahead of lead.

Good luck.

Oh my days, Camry Biro being the 2007 & up models abi. Muscle as my learned brothers call it yeah.
Car Talk / Re: The Audi And Volkswagen Issues Resolution Thread by captalex(m): 5:07pm On Dec 26, 2015
Siena:


Added.

Oi Siena. What's good man. You have any affection for the 2004 MKIV R32. That car has a couple a good bits but the ~ $15,000 price tag doesn't motivate me @ all. I'd rather get an E46 ///M3, what's your take?
Autos / Re: CUSTOMS CLEARING AGENT ( ADEXFEM ) by captalex(m): 3:25pm On Dec 26, 2015
adexfem:



Yes Chief,see quotes below;

2002 BMW E46 - 350k
2003 BMW E39 - 380k
2004 BMW E46 - 700k
2009 BMW E92 - 1.1M.


Thanks.


I appreciate Femo. Would come back to you soon.
Car Talk / Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by captalex(m): 3:19pm On Dec 26, 2015
Siena:
4) BMW M3 E90/92/93, 2007 - 2012. With the fourth generation M3, BMW went full circle, back to the E36. By this, the M3 was available as a Sedan, (E90) Coupe (E92) and Cabriolet (E93). And carrying on from the limited production run of the E46 M3 GTR, power came courtesy of a 4,0 V8 2 x DOHC 32V. This delivers 414 bhp at an unbelievable 8,300 rpm, very high for a V8. Like the E30 and E46 models, the E90/92/93 bodywork is unique to the M3's. The twin polished exhaust tips from the E46 was also carried over. The E92 M3 Coupe also has a carbon fibre roof as standard, just like the E46 M3 CSL.

No Evo models were produced, but the range-topper was the M3 GTS. Only available in the E92 Coupe, only 250 were built, and were snapped up. Most orders had been placed before the cars were even built. The E92 M3 GTS had a reworked 4,0 V8, it now had a capacity of 4,4 litres, and produced 444 bhp. It weighed 300 lbs less than the standard E92 M3 Coupe, due to weight saving initiatives.

The E90 M3 Saloon was available with the same 4,4 V8 2 x DOHC 32V engine as the E92 M3 Coupe, this was designated E90 M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). Unlike the GTS, the E90 M3 CRT had all the creature comforts, though it was 100 lbs lighter than the standard E90 M3 Saloon, due to extensive use of carbon fibre as opposed to steel. Very limited production, just 67 were built, denoted by a unique numbered plaque on the dashboard.

BMW E90/92/93 M3

3,997cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 414 bhp.
0-60 mph: 4,7 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).

BMW E92 M3 GTS

4,398cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 444 bhp.
0-60 mph: -,- secs.
Maximum speed: --- mph (--- km/h).

BMW E90 M3 CRT

4,398cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 444 bhp.
0-60 mph: -,- secs.
Maximum speed: --- mph (--- km/h).













The E46 ///M3 Coupe was the best from BMW in my opinion. Natural inline-6 behavior. No gimmicks.
Autos / Re: 2010 BMW M6 Hamann Pimped by captalex(m): 1:04pm On Dec 26, 2015
The kit looks ok. Can we get the VIN of this BMW ///M6?
Car Talk / Re: Cars And Stars. First Nigerian Car Show On Dstv Starts Today. by captalex(m): 10:57am On Dec 21, 2015
I want to see how they turn this around for better viewings.
Car Talk / Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by captalex(m): 10:48am On Dec 21, 2015
Siena:


Lol! Funny thing is, I do that 5 days a week.

Tomorrow, I have a clutch job on a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. It's all good though.

You still work for Toyota Siena?

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Car Talk / Re: Motorcycle Pictures From 2014 Bikers Convention In Nigeria by captalex(m): 10:46am On Dec 21, 2015
IHate9ja1:


cool
What do you ride?

I ride the Royal Chariot. What do YOU ride?
Gaming / Re: My List Of Helpful Walkthrough Channels :) by captalex(m): 10:44am On Dec 21, 2015
After 2years. I have time for this forum again.

Where's my love MsDarkskin or is it Kails she goes about with now. Has she deleted her Nairaland account?
Autos / Re: CUSTOMS CLEARING AGENT ( ADEXFEM ) by captalex(m): 1:08pm On Dec 20, 2015
Bro Femo,

You don master this import/clearing game men.

Abeg, could you revert with the shipping (RORO & Containerized) clearing cost of the below vehicles.


2002 BMW E46 330ci(coupe)
2003 BMW E39 540i(sedan)
2004 BMW E46 ///M3(coupe)
2009 BMW E92 335i (coupe)

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