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My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Sylver247: 9:39pm On Sep 28, 2015
I read a story from this section that made front page about a guy (abi na girl) that said his aunt is begging him to take a job with Jevinik with 80k salary and free acomodation. he said hes bin jobless for a year and needs advice whether 2 take up d job or not!
That thread realy anoyed a lot of people including myself. Ok a little story abt myself.

Am a graduate with 2:1 and guess what my salary is? 45k! and i spend 7k on tfair every month with a very wicked boss who sees himself as God. I got dat job after a year just like dat op but unlike him, i hustled hard for dat job which i saw here on nl, had to even borow money for tfair.

but dat my boss is the reason am still on dat job cos hes preparing me for sth bigger, i wont run away like others. there are a lot of things i ve learnt and am still learning dat will come very handy very soon.

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by KingsJohnson(m): 9:45pm On Sep 28, 2015
Datz the spirit bro... Jux kip it up

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by MacMaster01(m): 9:46pm On Sep 28, 2015
Nice one bro.. a lot of people despise little beginnings these days

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Sweetyie(f): 10:02pm On Sep 28, 2015
....Op. I will remember you in my night prayers before I sleep

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Sylver247: 10:09pm On Sep 28, 2015
Sweetyie:
....Op. I will remember you in my night prayers before I sleep

chai...see wife material oo. baby will u marry me?

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by LouisVanGaal(m): 10:27pm On Sep 28, 2015
Sweetyie:
....Op. I will remember you in my night prayers before I sleep
and me too o..just a prayer point from a caring fellow out there can transform one's life...who knows...

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Sweetyie(f): 10:29pm On Sep 28, 2015
Sylver247:

lol...is dis a yes? am serious
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Nobody: 11:47pm On Sep 28, 2015
So how does the other guy seeking for advice on whether to take a job or not have anything to do with you and what is the purpose of this thread of yours in particular? undecided

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Paschal001: 1:01am On Sep 29, 2015
We must get job

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by sevantex(m): 8:16am On Sep 29, 2015
FriedPlantain:
So how does the other guy seeking for advice on whether to take a job or not have anything to do with you and what is the purpose of this thread of yours in particular? undecided
Attention and propose to a babe I guess. No much correlation tho. Wish u d best sir op!

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by GERARAHIA: 11:14am On Sep 29, 2015
hmm
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Yinkahlite(m): 11:14am On Sep 29, 2015
Okk
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by obinnajr(m): 11:14am On Sep 29, 2015
SORRY
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by tollytexy(m): 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
I go remember u for my shrine lol

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by tolexy007(m): 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
sad
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by menix(m): 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
OP.. the Lord is ur strength....
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by lawrecks(m): 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
smiley

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Adesiji77: 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
@Sylver247

Your story is touching and I am sure a lot of people who are in similar situations can relate with it.

You shouldn't be surprised that more than a few job seekers would still give "an arm and a leg" to have your job. The situation is that critical.

I have found out that being positive and having a spirit of gratitude can help one to make the most of any situation.

When faced with serious challenges at work and giving up looks like an option, a former boss used to remind us that many people would gladly take up our roles, even at half-pay.

He said this not to spite us but to remind us to appreciate what we have until a better option comes up.

Perhaps, as you suggested, your current employer is unwittingly "toughening" you for your next job, making you a more valuable employee.

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Nobody: 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
You graduated with a 2:1 from a Nigerian university and write like this shocked
Now i know why you are jobless shocked

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by youngice(m): 11:15am On Sep 29, 2015
Ok
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Oyindatjay(m): 11:16am On Sep 29, 2015
fp.....
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Joy83(m): 11:16am On Sep 29, 2015
Your own better, hold it tight...
The situation in Nigeria is so worse that many graduates are even begging for teaching job where they don't pay more than 20k just to survive.

May God bless our future and present!

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Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by drnairalov: 11:16am On Sep 29, 2015
cool story

but 45 k
geez that is small

when my rent is 1 million plus a year

transport 23000 naira a month

whaat wud 45k den do 4 me...u my bro is underpaid

economy is getting high bro
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by demarc001: 11:16am On Sep 29, 2015
Typical
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by helphelp: 11:16am On Sep 29, 2015
K
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by misspicy(f): 11:17am On Sep 29, 2015
Where is the story
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by Damalex4luv(m): 11:17am On Sep 29, 2015
Hmm
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by bqlekan(m): 11:17am On Sep 29, 2015
The hustle of men is real... the reward is near... angry
Re: My Story As An Underemployed Graduate In Lagos by acidtalk: 11:17am On Sep 29, 2015
Below is a Reply to the other thread on FrontPage regarding Causes and Solutions to the rising number of unmarried single ladies

https://www.nairaland.com/2631408/reply-reasons-high-number-single

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