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Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Nobody: 4:41pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
luckynzo: Irrational? Nice. You will permit me if I will not respond to this part. I was properly bred and I mindfully appreciate issues before commenting. 1st paragraph I stated facts that we all thought we will be different until we started earning it and found ourselves still struggling with the rat race. 2nd, I talked about cooperative interests. 3rd, I said those getting the jobs should plan their lives. 4th I talked about what we all go through. We start out looking fly and we "clean-out",but latter we have to cut our excesses to meet our responsibilities as we take solace in the fact that we sacrificed for people/dependents. 5th, I supported having multiple income streams. So how you jumped out with this conclusion is strange. I am guessing you work in a particular industry known for such outbursts. That The Rich also cry is fact. No one told you not to go seek for the job. Please do and good luck. Infact my prayer is that all those waiting to get it, do so. You earn 100k, good. Does it satisfy you? If it does then YOU do not need my job. Stay put with the financial discipline. Don't look for better pay. IT IS MAINLY BECUASE OF A HIGHER PAY, that we change jobs here. But If your 100k does not satisfy you given your "100K per month taste", why then do you think 1 million will satisfy you with your "1m per month taste"? People demand from you based on what they feel you earn, 100K. People demand from us based on what they think we earn, "Oyel Compin Moni". We did not say do not get the jobs. Please do. But note that like everything, the discontentment comes. As you earn, so do your expenses increase in a strange matching manner. Your taste also increases. I hold my view point that after that, after you get the job, you will still notice it is not all rosy and that you are many times broke and in debt. Does that mean you should quit? Of course not. However it does not remove fact- that your tastes increase, dependents increase, taxes increase, charges on services increase, even union dues increase, you see old classmates today exchange numbers and tomorrow they tell you they need money to complete their house rent, these things are real. Finally, I am not complaining. We are just saying that the job is good, the conditions of service good, pay/money is good just as responsibilities are high up there and tastes and expectations also. You can either strike a good balance by watching your taste for the ostentatious and unnecessary, and/or get other income streams. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by chachanga: 5:02pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
And so what; had to stop reading after the 6th paragraph sef! All I saw was the an account of the demented misadventures of a lost generation. Folks blessed with great opportunities, sorrounded by great expectations but unable to manage their own sentimentality, vanities and prodigality! This oil comp job is the same some guys got and bettered their own lives and the lots of their peeps forever, sit down there. And be forming and typing lies for us that the "Oil Comp jobs are not all that grand"! Folks know your type & ur password dey wella! If you get a Chevron appointment, change ur sim card, lock ur doors & chop alone so that all the witches in ur family & the hired assassinsassassins can await your return the day you eventually decide to visit the village. Anybody who would elect to end a well-paid career in an oil company heavily burdened with loans and debts or underachievement should be terned a "Useless b@$tard ingrate"! Simple!! |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by hadura29(m): 5:02pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
joedams: Please kindly list them... thanks.. 1 Like |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by golddeejay(m): 5:48pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
yea...almost all employees go through this. An author called it rat race. the more you earn, the bigger your problems (self made problems)...dats due human's want which is unlimited (I call it greed). So the situation of the oil workers described by d op is a good position to be considering the situation of the country. most people out there will give 'anything' to walk in dat shoes. |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by baba11(m): 6:08pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Jarus:Nice one..... |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Jarus(m): 6:43pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Ralphlauren: Even though you're a long time stalker, with intention that are far from corrective, I stand corrected. 3 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Nakarey(m): 7:07pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Jarus: please any oil and gas person should help me out here... how much does welding engineers earn in an oil and gas servicing company, entry level??I am having an interview soon. thanks |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by joseph1013: 7:33pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Ralphlauren:Jarus, please ignore. Pull-Down mentality. Na your salary e mention? Stop feeling intimidated, dude. 2 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Nobody: 8:16pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Ralphlauren:Bad belle! 1 Like |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by charlove(m): 8:58pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
if illusion means i have land in lekki cars, wife and girlfriends omo, i want am oooo 3 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Afritop(m): 9:09pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
charlove: 2 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Afritop(m): 9:13pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
CzarChris:An illusionary comment 2 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by CzarChris(m): 10:21pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Afritop:Well, young man, I have absolutely nothing to prove to you, but my record in less than 1 year of service in SPDC is still there(probably beaten by now, but the record is still there). I run an engineering consultancy firm now and lecture in a Federal University. So not everybody on nairaland is your mate. 1 Like |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Mypeople2(m): 11:27pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
Kakamorufu:My guy,your money never long that is why. When your money done long, by the time u finish spending that 5million, you won't know. You will be the one telling people, "I don't want to spend much "… ..after u have finished spending the millions 2 Likes |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by MIKOLOWISKA: 4:20am On Jul 06, 2016 |
joedams:this Rachael is an idiot |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by Kakamorufu(m): 4:55am On Jul 06, 2016 |
Mypeople2:even make d money long, except am stinkingly rich. As a normal worker, 5m is too much naw |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by emwye(m): 5:31pm On Jul 06, 2016 |
Na wa oh, see as peope just scatter this Rachael. Make the money na make we see as you spend am. Shiooo!!! Look, everything in life is relative. The more you make, the more you spend. The same people making noise that they would do wonders with the 1m a month are either not being honest with themselves or disciplined beyond what i see in the life of the average nigerian. Spare me the bullcrap, our lifestyle, culture and general perception of issues is not one that shows financial discipline. Think about it, weddings, funerals, random people asking for money just because they can ask. What about the way the rich flaunt the wealth in the presence of the poor. Look at our infrastructure - how does that demonstrate how disciplined we are. Look at the average student - learning just for what the certificate would do. My rant is not about Rachael but about the nitwits that come online an talk nonsense about discipline which the society at large lacks. PLEASE LOOK INWARD AND SHUT THE HELL UP! |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by ewa20buredi100: 12:27pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
CzarChris: Don't mind him. Please can you allow or take someone who wishes to do a volunteering job in your firm? |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by ciwi: 12:42pm On Jul 11, 2016 |
CzarChris: Please do u still have the connection to link someone up? I just need a place I can work for a while, plan my life and move on I'd really appreciate your response |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by CzarChris(m): 5:14pm On Jul 11, 2016 |
ciwi:to be totally honest with you, I don't think I have. Even if I did, that sector is soo saturated right now that to work there you'll need a well above average grade degree result and short courses, such as HSSE, NEBOSH, QA/QC, welding, drilling, etc. to atleast have a fighting chance. Goodluck. |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by CzarChris(m): 5:17pm On Jul 11, 2016 |
ewa20buredi100:We are mainly into geotechnical and structural engineering jobs. For now not possible. Good luck though. |
Re: The Illusion Of Big Pay: Nigerian Oil & Gas Workers Ain't Exactly What You Think by ewa20buredi100: 8:21pm On Jul 11, 2016 |
CzarChris: Thank you very much for responding. Please incase of any openings,maybe from a friend or anywhere, i would be glad if you could remember me. Thank you once again. BTW sir, i am a graduate of Industrial chemistry (related to chemical engineering) from the University of Benin. I am 26years of age. 1 Like |
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