couragemurphy:


Bro, you have done well trying to encourage them and also saying the truth. But you will see that comments like yours attract little or no likes. But if you are pessimistic as many of them are, you will see them liking your comments.

True this social media I have come to see why only few people are making it in Nigeria while majority are poor and jobless.

If you don't believe you can get job on merit and work towards it. Definitely you will not get it. The other day I was convincing and encouraging some of them here to apply for the last NNPC job openings. Many were discouraging themselves saying they have already selected people they need for the job through backdoors.

Most Nigerians like believing the bad news but always doubting GOODNEWS. God will deliver them when they are ready

SIRTee15:


Is it that difficult....
But the recruit anually....
Don't they....

GavelSlam:


Personally, I know someone who got an offer with NNPC and rejected it...No connections.

Though this was years ago, it was still the same way Nigerians practised corruption.

[b]But for the anonymity that some of us choose to preserve, we could easliy debunk many negatives people peddle online.[/b]

EngrKem:

Nigerians employers are greedy. They exploit th job seekers because of lack of jobs.
The packages are bad.
The employers will just be making 80% off u only to be gallivanting all over the world with fami thinking themselves rich and smart and lords

EngrKem:

And no way to negotiate for more pay even when you work in the dangerous offshore fields even outside the country for months without seeing ur family

mrvitalis:


Iwe ,cswipe iwi this are only for my feild much engr there are more

The first question u should ask is what can i offer this company what can u do

I studied much engr ...had everything to work in an oil company ...before dropping it ...my bro worked in nigeria ,

, Iran , saudi and now usa . ..its easy to get in

But like most nigerians laziness is the problem

Ur degree is only a platform. To build ...when u present an open platform no body takes u serious

PeacenLove2:


I don't mind being outsourced to one of those oil Majors. The packages aren't so bad either.

couragemurphy:


Exactly, I even had to tell them of my own experience and some of my colleagues. But the ones (few) that believed will always come back for testimonies. During my time 50 of us were employed once in 2010 by a major energy company here in Nigeria without knowing anyone. I was even in Benin when I applied, and went to PHC for the 1st time in my life because of the job.

Till today the few people that believe like Caleb and Joshua are making it big time in Nigeria.

Like today I even posted on this thread earlier of ExxonMobil currently recruiting......but many of them as usual will not even apply but will be quick to speak thrash

IamAlexander:
For those dreaming to work in our industry as graduate you need to work hard because it's now very very competitive... Even if you prefer to enter through the back door ie connection, it must be very strong.. As the phrase goes, who is your daddy

Nevertheless, I can tell you e&p companies still recruit based on merit but you need to get your resume across to HR by being CREATIVE...You need to do something different from general online submission... ... If your dream is IOC and independent or marginal field company comes your way, take it up and later work and pray your way into IOC.

I must acknowledge that our industry is not recruiting fresh graduates frequently unlike before...However, keep believing, be Street smart, build strong network and develop yourself.. ..

Sayboy:
I agree with you,

I have been called for aptitude test by Mobil, Schlumberger but people will keep saying it's scam!

I am waiting for them to roll out application this year, I know I didn't prepare enough for the tests that's why I missed out.

Hint: My CV was really loaded sha, I just packed everything I have done relating to what these companies do.

Be saying you cant enter IoC without connection so gbo, is that not how people told you it's hard to enter UI, Unilag, OAU dem?

truthsayer009:
sisisioge please If you have or know any of your Girlfriends working in these Oil Companies, please reach out to me.
Abeg, I didn't not come to this World to come & suffer Biko! Men also deserve good things

Atleast you must have one, atleast!

banio:



Guy it is not about bad package. Its about humanity. If you are paid #500K by an outsourcing company and your real worth is #2million, is it fair to you?.


We shortchange government via taxation and even royals when we encourage oil majors to outsource jobs. The government needs to put in stringent laws to compel oil majors to employ. Workers in outsourcing companies work offshore from month to month and some even work till pensionable age as casual for a oil major, but are being paid by an outsourcing firm. There should be law prohibiting a worker from working for a oil major for more than six months all in the name of outsourcing.

When a worker dies offshore, oil majors will say you aren't working for them. The outsourcing firm won't pay your family a dine because no laws to compel them. Most outsourcing firms are owned by top managers in oil majors and these firms don't have assets or even an office. All they do is pay you while you work for an oil major.

Government needs to act now.

banio:


There are lots of openings. But they prefer outsourcing 99% of the positions. If only government/ DPR wii make compulsory that anybody flying to offshore MUST be a staff. Then You will see that they will employ good hands.

akorakor:
For contract staffs abi causal worker because I know all d company have 90% of their workforce as contracts or causal paying dem peanuts

PeacenLove2:


Isn't that pathetic? But the sad truth is that some contract workers in these IOCs still make way more than an average employee in other sectors.

Foxie:
Bros is it not better being a contract staff where your monthly take home is roughly about 300k to 380k than being a full time staff with some miserable Nigerian companies? The only downside I see in being a contract staff is the job security and some few benefits which one won't enjoy.

PeacenLove2:


I feel you o but truth be told, international companies have standards they usually claim is international. Mind you, this is not a factory settings where you establish solely to be able to access cheap labour.

This is the Oil and Gas, exploration and production companies, high standards and expertise are required and people should be adequately compensated. I think the Nigerian Content Laws should further be explored. The government can still do more. I dont blame these foreign countries because don't be surprised that it's your brothers and sisters perpetrating these evil acts. They are the Middle men that needs to be removed. We have them in the IT/Telecom sector too.

Foxie:
You're right bro', we(our Nigerian brothers who serve as middle men, as well as our leaders who makes the law) are our problems and not these IOCs. But not withstanding, I'd prefer working as a contract staff with Total E&P Nigeria and gathered as much experience as I can till my breakthrough comes and as well earn well above a 150k which seems to be considered as a very high salary by most of our Nigerian companies especially in other sectors.

Maket:
A 419 I am currently chatting with told me to pay 500k to get the job.
He as a senior officer is receiving 3milla every month.
If I pay the money I will be placed on 2milla per month.
Should I pay the money?

Agvibrancy:
Pls how much averagely do fresh medics receive as salary (nurses specifically) in a local oil firm? It's urgent pls[color=#006600][/color]

Agvibrancy:
@couragemurphy, average pay for fresh nurses in local oil firm pls if any idea...... ��

sisisioge:




You no serious fa.

PeacenLove2:


Believe me, I know how this thing works. But standard outsourcing companies according to even our local laws must have Group life insurance and must be able to pay off workers or their family in the event of accident or death. They must pay pension and remit taxes on your behalf. An outsourcing company that isn't doing this should be investigated and reported to the APPROPRIATE authorities. Those who work offshore get paid extra from Shift/Field Allowances among others depending on the contract terms.

I'm not saying it is fair being paid lesser than your worth or what you think you are worth, welcome to the real world, bro! A lot of underemployed people in the system, they don't like it but it is what it is.

Yes, many outsourcing companies are so greedy, they can only be deemed to be motivated by the devil himself. Perhaps, if we had laws that can check these people. And llike you said, laws that can protect employees from being under contract for a period not more than 6 months cos lack of job security is pure torture. Perhaps, if our Unions can speak with one voice and stand their grounds no matter what. We do have a long way to go. People who have bills to pay will take any job available out there, screw the terms as long it's paying. We are vulnerable that way and we need laws to protect us.

With the current positon of things, it is unfair the pay disparity between full staff and contract staff of a given Oil Major but compared to other sectors like I said and a poverty stricken country that we live in, the compensation is not so bad.

If you have an outstanding talent that you feel is not being appreciated as a contract worker, I will advise that you resign and start your own consulting business. Believe me they will be looking for you if you are really worth your salt. That industry is in constant need of able hands, people with real talents. Just use your time as a contact worker there to grow and make the right connections.

Magnifik18:
OP, do you know what $188,153 million yearly mean ??

Or you smoke wet weed this morning.

Doctors and scientists for abroad never see 188 million dollars yearly na oil field workers for naija don see am .

You for just increase am to $200 billion yearly naaa as you dey craze.

truthsayer009:


I am serious please, So you mean you don't have any of your Girlfriends that you graduated with, that is working in Exxon, Chevron at all?
Dating a girl who earns 1.5M would not be bad at all

Not all this I pass my neighbour babes!

IamAlexander:
For those dreaming to work in our industry as graduate you need to work hard because it's now very very competitive... Even if you prefer to enter through the back door ie connection, it must be very strong.. As the phrase goes, who is your daddy

Nevertheless, I can tell you e&p companies still recruit based on merit but you need to get your resume across to HR by being CREATIVE...You need to do something different from general online submission... ... If your dream is IOC and independent or marginal field company comes your way, take it up and later work and pray your way into IOC.

I must acknowledge that our industry is not recruiting fresh graduates frequently unlike before...However, keep believing, be Street smart, build strong network and develop yourself.. ..

sisisioge:


I no get o...you hope to get a babe that would be giving you money? You must look for one with tribal marks fa

sisisioge:


I no get o...you hope to get a babe that would be giving you money? You must look for one with tribal marks fa