Op it is unfortunate most people here can not relate with your predicament. A lot of people are still struggling to get a fairly paying jobs, and would do anything just to make ends meet. For you it is self worth and recognition, which is because you have scaled some levels in maslows hierarchy. I was in your shoes a few years ago, seriously frustrated even with a fair pay (not up to yours though). After much struggle I took a job which I had passion for, I thought it was going to come with a pay cut, fortunately I got a 100% increment on a job I was ready to take a cut for...Two years down, I am again looking forward to a more challenging role but this time with better pay. My advice to you is to keep trying, talk to people who care to listen about your passion, keep applying, and try pro bono too...it is well

I am an advocate of professionalism in every of our dealings, and that is why I come here tonight to appreciate one of our own who has taken his craft to the very high level of professionalism. I have been to Gazzuzz garage twice, once for overheating issue and then for ac repairs. To say gazzuzz is a thorough bred professional is underestimating the value I got dealing with him. Gazuzz raises the bar...I went to gazuzz for ac repair, I got that and more. He went the extramile to tune up my engine. I got my car washed, my engined washed and resprayed, that is what I call customer service per excellence. I usually take my time before going to gazuzz workshop because he would never cut corners to give u the best, hence u will be made to use the best available part at a cost, but is the cost incurred worth it..yes it is more than worth it, afterall whatever has value should be paid for. Meanwhile I want to use this opportunity to solicit for our home grown engineers, lets help them by paying the true value of their effort, they also have bills to pay. Thanks gazuzz..I am the pontiac guy

I am an advocate of professionalism in every of our dealings, and that is why I come here tonight to appreciate one of our own who has taken his craft to the very high level of professionalism. I have been to Gazzuzz garage twice, once for overheating issue and then for ac repairs. To say gazzuzz is a thorough bred professional is underestimating the value I got dealing with him. Gazuzz raises the bar...I went to gazuzz for ac repair, I got that and more. He went the extramile to tune up my engine. I got my car washed, my engined washed and resprayed, that is what I call customer service per excellence. I usually take my time before going to gazuzz workshop because he would never cut corners to give u the best, hence u will be made to use the best available part at a cost, but is the cost incurred worth it..yes it is more than worth it, afterall whatever has value should be paid for. Meanwhile I want to use this opportunity to solicit for our home grown engineers, lets help them by paying the true value of their effort, they also have bills to pay. Thanks gazuzz..I am the pontiac guy

Oche211:

u've said the absolute truth. Our definitions of poverty evolves over time. As we grow older and climb higher in life, our perception of poverty (and indeed life generally) changes. It is however important for us to differentiate btw our NEEDS nd WANTS.
Look at this case scenerio, a man goes to a resturant to eat lunch, he eats a meal of N450, another man goes to another resturant nd eats a lunch of N15,000. U might say d first man is poor, however he has taken care of his basic need at that point which is FOOD. A man who eats 3 times a day isn't necessary poor, rather a man starts to grab the full meaning of poverty whn he struggles to eat a single meal a day.
U send ur kid to a school where they pay #75,000 a session (#25,000 a term), another sends his to a public school nd still, another man sends his to a school where he pays #3 million. All the kids get the basic need which is EDUCATION. However, one gets more luxury than the others.
We all WANT luxury, it's however important to always identify the NEEDS b4 the WANTS so that u coat ur coat according to ur clothes ( nt ur SIZE mind u cos the cloth is the material for the coat). How do u do that?
Through effective PLANNING.
A lot of people pursue Luxury (which they've mistaken to mean HAPPINESS). So they toil all day nd night seeking it nd whn they don't get it, it leads to other things - excessive thinking, drinking, being a workaholic, aggression, blames, sickness nd even crime.
Remember, PLAN, PRAY, PLAY and GIVE.
They help.

wealth of experience

Oche211:
Whn u take another poor man out of poverty.
I think if u have enough to take another man out of his own poverty, then u ve scaled urs.
It nw depends on ur own definition of poverty. To some it means when there's no food, others see it in terms of material possession, others see it as a mental limitation. What then is poverty to u?

Definition of poverty is a thought provoking one...for me I think my definition has evolved over time. It used to be basic needs, food shelter and housing, I grew with lack in most of this most especially food. Now transportation, security, power, ability to pay school fees for children additional necessities, that I think could quickly define my quality of life? If one is on a fairly good pay, one may be able to sustain this. At the loss of income, it could be a challenge...how can one sustainably finance this basic needs?

One topic that consistently resurfaced during my quite time is having a clear understanding of the state where one can be considered to have completely scaled poverty. I acknowledge the fact that God is the ultimate provider and sustenance of wealth, but as human I believe one can get to a level when one can confidently say one has scaled poverty and I mean sustainably.

This thought is a result of my very humble background where I had direct contact with poverty and nothingness of survival, coupled with the fact that I have grown into being able to finance living in a very upper middle class neighbourhood. I continue to ask myself day in day out if I really can sustain the live am living and how?

My experience in life (in and out of work place) has also influenced this question am asking. I have seen mid and senior managers who have been asked to leave my organisation, and suddenly decelerate into poverty to extent that they can not take care of their basic need. At what point can one say one can sustain the life one is presently living. This question goes to all of us who are either in paid employment or self employed.

Experience and matured response please?

activelyA:

Please wat course did u study or professional course did u undertake to get to this point or level

First degree in Chemistry and MBA Marketing.... I work in a multinational. After a few years in quality control, I applied internally for an analyst role in Marketing. I have been on the role for two years and considering taking the Certified Analytical Professional Certification or IIBA next year. I am yet to decide which though...next year is still some distance..God keep us

I am a customer insight analyst for ny company, and I can totally connect with the importance of data. I must confess, I truly enjoy my line of career, being the go to guy in the office. I have been fortunate to have a broader understanding of the business compare to the next guy due to the volume of information that passes through my desk. This applies to most analyst within my organisation. On flip side, it is a very challenging job that demands a high degree precision, as the outcome of analysis if right or wrong can either make or mar the decision taken. Source of data can also be a pain, if one is unlucky to be in an organisation without a robust enterprise system for data collection, one could be consistently frustrated. Above all, it is a very interesting career line.

Please I need help in estimating the cost of doing a decking on my site. I am already getting scared, I really would appreciate someone give me breakdown of cost. The attach is the drawing, I am not sure of interpreting the drawing but the size should be 11 by 12. Kindly help. Thanks in advance.

Hajj M, I have been your silent follower for a while, I must confess I am impressed with your depth of knowledge with regards to building, I am hereby seeking to use your knowledge.

I am planning on decking a small 2 units of 2 bed room flats, I am at a loss as to how much this will cost, infact I am already getting scared. Can you please help with estimation of the material for for the decking for the building below. Looking forward to your help.

I would solve this question when I was in Primary 4......I am surprised there is a back and forth over this simple arithmetic. And employers have stooped to this level just to accommodate the manifestation of the frail educational foundation most of us went through. Well, the more job seekers who can not solve this basic question, the better for the few who can.

Good Afternoon Ihebrook,

I will be starting my building anytime soon, I have been looking around for a good architect, it never occurred to me to come to nairaland until I got a design from a big friend who is an architect, but you know what I could not interpret the drawing , so I decide to come here for help.

Could you please review this drawing, and give your inputs, I would not mind if you help with a 3D of this design. Kindly note also the land is a half plot 50 by 60 (296) sq meters, I intend to build a twin 2 bedroom downstairs, and a luxurious 3 bedroom up stairs. Please help ....

Good Afternoon,

I have searched online to get a good architect, but for some strange reasons, I didnt get to this thread, you have got great designs here. Meanwhile, I just commissioned an architect to help design two units of 2bedroom flat downstairs and a 3 bedroom flat upstairs, and got this designs. I am wondering if you could help assess the design, to see areas of concern before I review with him.
I look forward to getting your comments

Let me know wen they arrive...am a fan of fancy blazers.07054868790

I bought my first car while earning arround 100k.I must confess it didnt change much in my spending pattern,since I bought a very small one (toyota paseo) with extremely low fuel consumption and maintenance cost. I am on my second car now, a bigger one, but very reliable one again. I spend a little above 2k weekly, and I have not had to do any major maintenance for the past 9months. My advice is that, at that level of income, the best that can happen to you is to buy a very reliable one with very low fuel consumption. Beware of cars with expensive parts and crazy fuel consumption...and finally beware of Niger used, dont be penny wise pounds foolish. Cheers

For me 2014, remains a true representation of the pendulum of life:-right, left and centre so it swings. I had my fair share of challenges, struggles, and breakthroughs. Having said this, I must appreciate the fact that this year, the breakthoughs succeeded in cheapening the challenges. The year gave me a gift of transition, an unprecendented lift in my career. I got my prize after paying my dues for four long years. For my family, we enjoyed an overwhelming grace of God in our health, his banner was over us all through the year.Alihamdulilah is not sufficient for my appreciation

......2015, again Baba God take charge, go before me and level my mountains.

On my return to lagos, its been a great guide, helping arround lagos. Jst have a good internet, you re good to go.

Hapi pipping my pple....missed d house gan ni o. I am really hapi u all are harvesting trailers of pips, my new job wudnt allow me join. God bless ur hustle.

I also am thinking of buying this car in march, the online review seem very fantastic, my only concern now is that its very uncommon on Nigerian soil so getting indigenous consumer review has been challenging. I am looking closely at toyota corrolla 2004 as a second option, God help me.

happy new year to everyone. As usual i will continue to give my best to every endeavor i lay my hands on, and cross my fingers to see the good tidings God will pour forth. Wishing everyone a fruitful year ahead

happi birthday carolyn boroden of FTA, may you continue to be valued, loved, wanted and treated preciously like Gold now and forever more. cheers

Omonile lawyer, please kindly advise me. I am interested in purchasing a plot of land inside a federal housing estate. The portion of land as been allocated to someone before, and this person wants to sell it to me.What documents do you advice me to ask to perfect the transfer it to me without any hitch.

Just a line to wish our own naijababe a happy wedding anniversary, my prayer for you is that your life and that of your entire family shall continue to be an enviable one.

area_boy1: make all of una sit down there.in 2007,i won the three biggest prizes in a promo.all thanks to an insider who hired me,and as an average nigerian,i accepted and we both shared the booty.make una no blame me o,the deal was too good to ignore.TRUE STORY!

akay pompoooo, i catch you today.

can somebody please move this thread to jokes section....this drama is getting really interesting. Agbaka, I cant remember how many curses has been reign on you this past weeks, the new year is coming to an end, all u should be looking out for is best wishes, not curses.Although i believe u are just catching fun, but If this your online personality is a reflection of your true self, with all due respect to you, you deserved to be chained in the bedlam.

yomex_y2:
I love long term trading@ 32% from just 2 trades since last week and still open.... long positions on oil and GJ

More trades does not equate more profits...i wonder why its taking me so much time to accept this reality. keep the flag flying bro

rozayx5: standing attention for draghi, for his impact on gold

Boss trading has really moved to the next level...soon u will be dining with paul tudor jones

prowitin: E bi like say 140 pips each for make sense... This is the part of forex where patience is like JAMB and greed is like WAEC

Guy lets hook up on skype....your strategy seem like mine, only difference is that i trade strictly on monthly pivots, while u look at weekly pivots. How do u manage your open trade?Do you move and add to your position as it proceeds in your favour?

Palleying up with Gold can turn account around...you only need to thread with care

Agbaka1:
wow my enemies plenty here. sufry suffry curse me cos if i vex u will turn a beggar / frustrated in a jiffy. pray make u no experience waiting i don pass through cos you will rather go robbering either stealing in ur neghbor hood or go scamming. them too plenty. sugar mummy and co

i no be ur enemy, i just want let u knw say u dey talk way too much. keep ur plans and dream to ur self, save ur energy to help urself.

Agbaka1:
hey dont even go there. if u think my life will end up in shame u better go to bed and wake up well. God don bless me wella. pick on another person to advice. cant u survive without fta? i am planning employing 5 jobless graduate by end 2015/16 at home or abroad

I hope by 2015/16 you would have employed yourself not talk of employing someone else.Frustrated unrepentant noise-making beggar.

Time is a great resource that should be invested in making ones life a better one, not fomenting trouble, and perpetrating controversies . While you are here ranting, some are already banking pips......please grow up MR AGBAKA