FriedPlantain:
MizMyColi, seems like came in a tad too late . I checked and read all the advice from the respondents above and it looks like everyone has said my mind. All in all, I know you are an intelligent lady and won't find any difficulty sieving out the right advice from this thread. There is nothing new from me to say here, just follow your heart ma'am. Wishing you the best of luck

Redoil:
I will suggest she should not collect anything from them for her past training and since her parent have decided to support her she should ignore any help from the firm. Their was this man in our firm that was given such opportunity and he was paid all the amount of money he spent and was later sent abroad for 18 months course/training only for him to return and and resign and the firm took him to court and he was given two choice either to pay N200million or spend 20years in jail. But if you still wants to collect the money and dump them then be very careful
Waringing: in life nothing is free even in free town.

crackhaus:
Mizmycoli, my appologies first and foremost for not responding earlier despite your informing me about this - I fell asleep on the medications being pumped into my system and only just awoke.

The advice, insights, and recommendations you have gotten so far are hard to top I must admit, I deliberately took out time to read all of it up till this point.
However I must say this, do not make any attempt to exit your current place of employment before you are offered a suitable alternative that seems more your forte - remember you have to be sure you're being offered exactly what you want as regards your present ambition and career direction.

With regards to your present company, well I can't say I completely understand why you would want to be doing more and be more deserving of your pay because in my line of work, I would kill to have that much freedom and less responsibilities,Lol..
You could always request for more responsibilities if this is what you really need, you could also source for more clients on your own freewill and get yourself engaged on that - also I feel you might just need to start nursing the idea of starting out something on your own, this will definitely put a lot of the decision making in your hands.

For now, stay put and work on developing yourself with more certifications, building a stronger network of clients, and boosting your CV in the process.

Hope this helps...

Yaaayyyhhh
He came around!

I honestly wasn't expecting you to come around now.
Thank you more.
Pele, shegbo

You actually brought another angle to this.

It is becoming quite apparent that with the present condition of things there, I cannot thrive.

I feel quite ashamed to say that because of the envronment, I have become quite unprofessional.
Somedays, it's just me alone there, with internet and my phone.

These days, I force myself to reach out to prospects.
Today that I managed to put a call or two through....no answer.

It is so unlike me.
I usually don't struggle to do what needs to be done.

Having looked at this from different angles.
Now that I've asked myself...."What if you get new businesses today, what if your pay rises....would you stay put?"

Well I might.
But then again, that nagging feeling of dis-satisfaction would still rear is head.

I just wanna go.
It's time.
On to other challenges.

@Last paragraph.
This place doesn't quite afford me the necessary structure to network and then move on up.

This feels like a tough call.

After all is said and done, I'm sure his will'll prevail.

Dramadiddy:
I suggest u look for another job while having ur current one.. N please no matter how tempting it is, don't let them at the office sponsor you.. Cos one day you'lld wanna start working somewhere else and leaving them would make you feel bad.. Once people talk like that, they expect that you're theirs.. After all, they made u.. So I suggest u make urself.. If ur family wants to do the sponsoring, fine.. At least ur family won't tie u down d way that job will. It's not about money.. It's peace of mind

Thanks much
I appreciate.

Euckybaby:
What ever you feel is best do. To me i won't advise you to continue disturbing your parent in your academics stuffs or anything. The have send you to university is time for you to do something to them not bouncing back and still asking them to finance you in anyway. Is time for you to show gratitude to your parent atleast your are not under 18. That's my own point of view. Discard if not meaningful. thanks

Thanks.

gonon:


First of all, from what you have written, I'm guessing you studied accounting. Let me use myself as an example. I was in your shoes (am a Power Systems engineer) some years back before I went for my masters. For me I found the job not challenging enough / what I saw didn't tally with what I expected. My advice to you is 1) Among those 3 careers you listed, it's either you find a career path that encompasses them all or among them do a SWOT analysis and from there specialize in a niche (never generalise) and ride with that or 2) go into entrepreneurship.

This is noted.
Thank you

Kachisbarbie:
Sweetie, be all you can be.
Pursue your passion, even if it means taking a risky and floundering plunge.

I am sure you know that staying in a job that doesn't give you satisfaction has a way of affecting your productivity thus making you redundant.

The feeling that leaving would make you seem like an ingrate only confirms you're human. It's okay to leave, as long as you follow due procedure.


Please don't let them sponsor your course, not because you don't deserve it. Considering the effort you have put in there - it wouldn't be so much of a pay back.
__but knowing you a bit, I am sure you wouldn't feel good 'bout it in the long run(when you decide to leave).

In all, keep searching for another job. Don't quit the former.
[size=14pt]I trust God to help you handle this situation. [/size]

lordmario:
Reading through your post, I feel what you feeling right now and I understand your plight but the truth is this, you have to take a decision at the end of the day but whatever decision you take is going to be a hard one.
I was in similar position last year and it was hard for me too because I held my boss in high esteem too and couldn't face him with my resignation letter.
The truth has to be told, you have lost zeal, you have lost the will to push further. Why not sit down and face the fact, if you continue working without passion and zeal, and it starts affecting your job, won't you be served query and from that to sack? If you are sacked at the end of the day, won't you lose? There are limits to the patience of companys if you must know and like my boss used to say, emotions should never be attached to your job. They will not attach emotions to sacking you my dear.
Again about the issue of your professional training, if you are not going to stay, forget whatever they are offering you. It will be against your conscience,God and your boss.
Lastly, whatever takes away your passion will surely take away your happiness on the job, so I'd advice you take which makes you happy.

UGLYS:
MizmiColi, what can else can I say? You are ambitious and that's very rare in most ladies.

A lot of advices have been offered here already for you, so I will settle for the salient point between the opposing views and that is "Accepting the sponsorship".

1) The reason given here as to why you should accept it is justified by the fact that you have given them 2.5 years, so why shouldn't you accept it and still leave? They owe you that ofcourse.

2) On the otherhand,I shouldn't accept this sponsorship since I will be leaving soon is a reason culled from our emotional minds. One with high EQ will think towards that direction and you just did that. Oh, And my mum can take care of it too while I still leave and not hurt anyone.

The difference between 1 and 2 is that 1 thought with its head while 2 thought with the heart.

So you have a case of Ambition (1) vs Emotions (2). **One thing I know in life is that if you are never challenged in whatsoever you do, you can never get better.

So, In both cases above, you havta leave, either as an Ambitious Lady or an Emotional Person, the choice is yours to make, but the advice with asterisk will help you in your decision. May God help you.

Sweetguy25:
This is the 21st century, the world is moving too fast and majority of people are getting left behind. If you see yourself in an environment that will inhibit your personal development objectives and missions, you obviously have no business being there.

In order thoughts, I personally see your challenges in two different perspectives.

This is a struggle between you and your environment (the organisation or company you find yourself in). You want more from your environment and your environment wants more from you, there's a disconnection - a lacuna that needs to be filled by either one of you.

It's either you modify the organisation to suit your preferences and aspirations or you stay and wait for them to change you or give you the vibe you expect.
Is the place not as lively and positively tasking as you expect? Is there anything you can do change it to suit your "style"?
If you want a new challenge, you can start from your present organization and strive to effect the necessary changes that will uplift the company (which you'll be rewarded for) or you take the other route and find a new challenge in a different organization.

bakingsoda:
Since there is no more zeal to work there resign now before your lack of zeal starts to show and you get sacked. Allow your parents sponsor your exam and keep developing yourself, you will get a more befitting role before long. Take sentiment out of it, if your employer gets a better candidate for your role tomorrow you could be done away it. Best of luck to you.

Your link: www.consultingcase101.com/list-of-consulting-firms-in-lagos-nigeria/

esere826:

pickabeau1:
What you are experiencing is not new

That is the lot of 95 percent of people worldwide not only in Nigeria 

You are working in a private company owned by an individual who has not built processes

Such places exhibit a common characteristic of fast growth if you are a favorite of the owner or career dearth if you are not liked. 
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The options ahead of you are‎

1. Move to another department in the company:
Allows for breadth and exposure
Not so good if you are the ambitious type as you are more of a generalist n not a specialist 
This may not be a huge change as you are already tired of the company ‎
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2.‎Move to another company 
In this case you have to be strategic and patient  as you have to ensure the new job has what you want.
Very few companies will give you what you want..a structure 
I did not see money as an issue for you so I assume structure and development are your key value drivers 

3. Leave and start your own thing
Risk fraught
No need to expatiate on this

4. Change career
This is also a possibility as you have some experience and can tailor your resume to suit any role you'd like

5. Sabbatical and go for further education 

On the issue of reimbursement of training costs, that is possibly a new policy introduced because of you or only for those who have passed the first stage.
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You can take it

If you have to leave before the year runs out, you can repay the company when exit benefits are being computed.

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MizMyColi:


*sighs*
This one is strong.

I'm at loss for what to reply here.

Thank you.

MizMyColi:
@Vickyrotex dear.
I really wish I could explain further.

But I know where I am and the calibre of people I'm surrounded with.

You know when you're permitted to ask questions or try to change stuff or when you should just be.

It's like you wanna soar, but your wings are clipped.

All the same.
I'm spurred.

I'mma keep giving my best shot.
I will do my best, and while at it - I will keep searching.

Thank you.

MizMyColi:


Thank You uglys.
These comments are helping me get a clearer perspective.

Truth is I should have gone before now, say last year.

But I let fear of not knowing where to go or what to do hold me back.

It gets easier.

opokonwa:
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Good one Mr.oponks



_Never did get a reply to my mail

opokonwa:
Really?! @tolutweety

It must have totally eluded me. Please accept my unreserved apology.
I had recently done a mass deletion of my mailbox due to untold number of spams. I detest spams

If it's not too late, u can send it and I will read it.

As my mail box is as clear as crystal now

opokonwa:
@tolutweety I remember!

I thought I declined the request in the 2nd mail.

Naaaaah..... you were trying to unmask me. I prefer Nairaland's mask

I gave in on that.

But there was a second request you ignored. would forward the mail again this morning.
Abeg biko, I'm your boy oo

tolutweety:


I gave in on that.

But there was a second request you ignored. would forward the mail again this morning.
Abeg biko, I'm your boy oo