destino24:

is it just me, or does that sound odd...you derive joy in seeing i'll people coming to the hospital...#JUSTSAYING

nanya124: One simple truth is that most graduates usually have high financial expectations when they start their job search. This may be due to the fact they feel that so much has been invested in getting the degrees, or that people that had similar degree with theirs got good jobs after graduating. As time goes on and that job in picture isn't coming forth, such jobseekers may begin to consider one of those low pay jobs.
In my own view, a poorly paid job should only be considered if it will help an employee to build a desired career, such that subsequent jobs in that career line will offer better pay.

adewaleh: Create an Idea. Every Idea is a seed and keep bringing much more Ideas that will generate Income for you and your Generations. We eat and buy other peoples Ideas. i think we can create more jobs instead of seeking for Jobs
* The Moment You catch an Idea, your future success is guaranteed.
There are people who doesn't go to school, yet they build houses and buy car and there children are in the best schools.
while you are waiting for a good Job, you can start a small business, {Fish farming, Poultry, Livestock Feeds, Dish Installation, Phone Repairing and much more} Just start a good business and manage your funds very well. you won't bother to look for jobs again. and if job opportunities come along the way. it will be an option with what you are making.
God help us.

1forall:

You got me unsure whether you're referring to manual technical (e.g carpentry, welding) or practical intellectual (e.g project planning, data analysis) skills. Can you please give examples of what these actual skills are in the Nigerian gap that you mention?

style$co:



Maybe they have another Means of generating funds. Probably by prostitution or what ever if not they will look 4 even #10,000 job
I know but not 8yrs nau. Its crazy.
There are smaller private firms one could get attached to for the time being at least for experience sake. And manage the small pay.

Not sit at home waiting for something that may never come while your time is going.
I don't think its very wise.

Evablazze: Corruption, bad economy, selfish government dat all..1st pg

1forall: ^ Thanks for spelling things out, great stuff!

I see you were referring to a combination of both white and blue-collar skills. I have a friend too from my university days who graduated with a 2.1 in Economics, bright guy. He's into carpentry now in Lagos but of course does it with a difference. My mechanic in Lagos is also a graduate. He speaks great English and his wife works in a bank. I enjoy going to his workshop because I learn a lot about automobile technology when I'm with him. Whenever he tells me about the cash volume of transactions he handles I simply don't shout. See, the thing about graduates that go into tradesmanship is that they stand out well above their peers because of their education.

I believe those who these things concern would learn a thing or two from your post and following from that I would like to add:

* No one can get that 'dream' job if their spoken/written English is poor. English is the language of corporate business in Nigeria and can't be avoided.

* It appears the prevalence of smartphones is causing a slow decline in the acquisition of real computer skills (and even intelligence - we'll argue this another day) and the youth need to recognize that expertise in using online social media is not equivalent to having computer skills.

* If an individual does not identify his purpose in life and pursue it, he would simply live life wasting away; or helping another person to achieve theirs.

vivichocs: havin read all ur contributions, i wnt to also add that u really need God's favour to excel in labour market..most times u do well in interviews buh aint called, y?? u think u can do it all alone? No..we need to know that everytn comes 4m God and so shld put HiM first in all our endeavours..hardwork + God's favour= SUCCESS

yuzedo: If I was to answer as succinctly and pin-pointedly as possible, I'd simply say "Demand and Supply".. That all-encompassing concept covers the question in any and every possible form.

Chigo@god:
Thank God for this thread. Pls I need advice, my situation is this: I finished NYSC this year Feb. and since then no work. Just recently, i got an offer in Lagos (Agbara) that will pay less than 40k. Alagbado is the only place i can stay cos my aunt resides there (I stay in the south). Now considering the cost of transportation from Alagbado to Agbara daily am planning to reject the offer cos i might not have anything left to feed on. Pls advice me should i take the job or not?
How much will i spend on transportation?
The job is in line with my course of study.
Thanks.

Chigo@god:
Waiting for your response o

Chigo@god:
Waiting for your response o

ozodigboo: The reason for staying unemployed, is that some people who have parents still caring for them, tend to relax without actually searching. Everyone wants to work in a bank,Shell BP, NNPC, etc
I am a medical doctor in a govt. hospital, and while the pay is not much, i derive joy in seeing ill people come to the hospital, and go home smiling.
Those smiles are worth more than any salary.

sexymoma: Is due to Large population of the country, We are suppose to have a law that Guilds Child Birth, Atleast that might help. The population of Nigeria is increasing day by day.

Originalsly: Bro....first job...and in your field...grab it....with both hands. When you get there find out where you can stay that is closer. You need to get your foot in the door. Life is not a bed of roses...anywhere in the world.Do you prefer remaining at home wasting away precious time eating away your parents food and sleeping? "The heights of great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight but they as their companions slept were toiling upward through the night".....put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Tomoarika: Chigo@god my broda. take it up 1st. Gain as much experience/knowlege/skill as you can there. That's wat i plan to do. While you are there, keep searching for beta offers. Keep your eye on d prize at d end of d long road. Not everyone gets to start at d likes of Halliburton or Schlumberger. Abi to dey stay for ur papa house never tire you ni?