I.m currently in my 300 level in one of the federal university in south east but I have this regret burning in me why I did not learn any skill after my secondary school. My school mates back then in school have learned one skill or the other while some ventures into trade and they are all doing fine and living big. With the way Nigeria economy is melting down with high rate of unemployment I wonder what the future will hold for me. I.m really regretting.
My advice to the current secondary school leavers please I.m not in any way discouraging you from going to university but the way our economy is shaking it's better you learn skill and establish yourself before thinking about university, that is just my candid advice.

Ayeaaaaa...... Sorry . God will provide for You.

I have always said and keep saying it that schooling for an average Nigerian is a waste of time and money because there is no assurance of getting a job immediately after school.
Now think of an 18 years old guy who couldn't afford to further his studies and works in our construction company and earning 65k a month.
Now think of how much he would have saved within that 5 years his mates used in school

gabazin080:
I have always said and keep saying it that schooling for an average Nigerian is a waste of time and money because there is no assurance of getting a job immediately after school.
Now think of an 18 years old guy who couldn't afford to further his studies and works in our construction company and earning 65k a month.
Now think of how much he would have saved within that 5 years his mates used in school

that is it bro, university education is highly overrated.

You need to be thankful to God, depression comes in different forms, dont allow remorsefulness rob you of your potentials.

what happens to graduates in the average (unemployment) may not compulsorily happen to you, so fight to finish.

Dont allow self-pity rob you of a lifetime need for self development. You can only make a difference after you've graduated.

think what you can start after school, read personal development books and socialise.

absoluteSuccess:
You need to be thankful to God, depression comes in different forms, dont allow remorsefulness rob you of your potentials.

what happens to graduates in the average (unemployment) may not compulsorily happen to you, so fight to finish.

Dont allow self-pity rob you of a lifetime need for self development. You can only make a difference after you've graduated.

think what you can start after school, read personal development books and socialise.

thank you very much.

It's never too late to learn that skill,may be when you vacate in sch

lol my last 2 years i use it to achieve alot learn plumbing and tiler.i won't regret it wen i admitted in school and I will use it to pay my school fees.

Correction : Sometimes I "regret" going to a University not "regretted". We all learn everyday

I think you are getting it all twisted. Stop comparing yourself with others. Focus on your education now, get good grades and see what you'll be when you come out of school. Dont have the mentality that there is no job anywhere. No! there are jobs everywhere. Infact, employers are looking for intelligent, smart and competent graduates. And what stops you from working for yourself after school. I tell you, those guys you think are doing well now will look up to you tomorrow if you focus and grasp what you are learning in school now.

duerap:
I think you are getting it all twisted. Stop comparing yourself with others. Focus on your education now, get good grades and see what you'll be when you come out of school. Dont have the mentality that there is no job anywhere. No! there are jobs everywhere. Infact, employers are looking for intelligent, smart and competent graduates. And what stops you from working for yourself after school. I tell you, those guys you think are doing well now will look up to you tomorrow if you focus and grasp what you are learning in school now.

Thanks dear

Godswillnwaoma:
I.m currently in my 300 level in one of the federal university in south east but I have this regret burning in me why I did not learn any skill after my secondary school. My school mates back then in school have learned one skill or the other while some ventures into trade and they are all doing fine and living big. With the way Nigeria economy is melting down with high rate of unemployment I wonder what the future will hold for me. I.m really regretting.
My advice to the current secondary school leavers please I.m not in any way discouraging you from going to university but the way our economy is shaking it's better you learn skill and establish yourself before thinking about university, that is just my candid advice.

Going by your english grammar, I am tempted to ask why bother?

Orobo2Lekpa:

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Going by your english grammar, I am tempted to ask why bother?

what are you saying bro?

Fabulocity:
Dude, let me tell you a shocking fact: A high percentage of people who go to the university to study one course or the other end up doing something totally unrelated to what they studied after graduation, and you'll probably fall into that category. I'm not here to bore you with all that "education is power" bullshit, because here, it's all academics, but one advise I'd give to you is just to quit regretting and make the best out of your stay in school. In this time and days, having a degree is very essential as you may not know what life has to offer you in future. I know people who went to the university, studied good courses, did excellently well but ended up wrapping up their certificates in a nylon bag and storing them under their beds while they went on to do other things they set their heart on. So just focus on completing your program as you've already come so far. After graduation, you can do whatever you want.
And just because you feel this way about schooling doesn't mean you should discourage the young ones from seeking higher education. Education is very important you know.

thanks for your contribution bro.

Godswillnwaoma:
thanks for your contribution bro.

Fabulocity:
Dude, let me tell you a shocking fact: A high percentage of people who go to the university to study one course or the other end up doing something totally unrelated to what they studied after graduation, and you'll probably fall into that category. I'm not here to bore you with all that "education is power" bullshit, because here, it's all academics, but one advise I'd give to you is just to quit regretting and make the best out of your stay in school. In this time and days, having a degree is very essential as you may not know what life has to offer you in future. I know people who went to the university, studied good courses, did excellently well but ended up wrapping up their certificates in a nylon bag and storing them under their beds while they went on to do other things they set their heart on. So just focus on completing your program as you've already come so far. After graduation, you can do whatever you want.
And just because you feel this way about schooling doesn't mean you should discourage the young ones from seeking higher education. Education is very important you know.

Godswillnwaoma:
thanks for your contribution bro.

I love this. If you drop out of school to become a successful business tycoon, will you employ school dropouts and uneducated workforce?

The answer will answer you more better.

absoluteSuccess:


I love this. If you drop out of school to become a successful business tycoon, will you employ school dropouts and uneducated workforce?

The answer will answer you more better.

ok

Godswillnwaoma:
I.m currently in my 300 level in one of the federal university in south east but I have this regret burning in me why I did not learn any skill after my secondary school. My school mates back then in school have learned one skill or the other while some ventures into trade and they are all doing fine and living big. With the way Nigeria economy is melting down with high rate of unemployment I wonder what the future will hold for me. I.m really regretting.
My advice to the current secondary school leavers please I.m not in any way discouraging you from going to university but the way our economy is shaking it's better you learn skill and establish yourself before thinking about university, that is just my candid advice.

Reading thru this I look at myself and smile, recalling the sweet memories of school life. This low grading of a thing is caused by absolute distraction especially from women in d name of boyfrd/girlfriends, campus fun Etc. I will use myself as an example, I made a 2:2 which am not very proud of, bcoz during my secondary school days I was so intelligent everyone tot I will be studying medicine and surgery. Got admitted in Microbiology and couldn't even make a First Class or 2:1 bcoz I was carried away with school fun, women are big distraction in school. I regretted keeping girls and moving with unserious Friends who only knows how to chase campus girls, dress with latest designer and shoes in d name of being a big boy, looking back it's all vanity, parents were up and doing making sure their kids get the necessary funds they need for schooling, Just to read and pass was all that was required of us yet we just go to school and do whatever we like, mtcheew! Just to read and pass!. I wish I was more serious, funny enough I was d only one who graduated amongst my hopeless friends, Imagine! they all fell into extension and abadoned their results. Please if you are yet to gain admission, be careful d type of friends u move with on campus, it determines alot how far you go, most guys who graduate with first-class or 2:1 are usually simple, more serious academically,
usually from humble backgrounds and observably do not keep girlfriends nor are they obsessed with them, and do all you can to stay away from these Jezebels called girlfriends