IamLEGEND1:
You make 250k monthly and you still want a degree?
For what reason exactly?
You're making good money as it is and there are a limited number of jobs that can offer a B.Sc holder that kind of salary as a start.

Focus on your business, grow it and continue balling out.
Me wey don dey school since wetin I get? Common bicycle I never see. Even my slippers don chop for one side.
Fuck_education, keep on raking in the Benjamins.
And tell your brother to chill the_fuck_out...... He is the one who should be focusing on furthering his education, not you.

raymondhillmimi:
Hi everyone, I'm not sure this is the right section to post this, please mods help me move it if it's not. I really need your advice regarding my current situation. Let me cut the story short. After Sec school in 2008, I was so unfortunate in gaining admission into the university on time. Even though I merited my exams but for some reasons I can't explain I wasn't able to secure an admission. Out of frustration I was advised to try a poly instead, I did, and I got admission straight away (Chemical Engineering).



Fast forward to 2013, I was on one year IT so I traveled to Porthacourt, Rivers state to work in a company where my uncle was the manager at that time. It was a great experience for me, but a shock at the same time. I witnessed in first hand the discrimination HND holders face in the labor market. It was one of the greatest shocks of my life, the company later shut down this particular branch were I worked and I also experienced the frustration of loosing a job. At that point I knew I had to do something so I made up my mind to get a BSc or nothing. So I optioned for direct entry however this didn't work out for me the first year as the school's I applied didn't honor my request. So I decided to start up a business with the little savings I had and keep trying. I had a passion for computers and I thought myself some programming languages at this time, this is a marketable skill which is highly profitable in some developed countries abroad.

After trying to secure an admission into the uni over these years I finally let down my ego to start afresh instead. It was a hard decision I must say. I had to shut down my business when the economy was no longer favorable to run this business because prices of goods became highly unpredictable and you could easily run into huge losses if you sell an item without confirming the present price in the market. I started some online businesses (very legit) and this is what I do now. I'm 25 now, and I currently earn about 250k monthly from them, and I'm very positive I will earn up to 5k USD monthly if I put in more effort.

Fast forward to today, things have changed and I'm very positive I will gain admission this year, but I'm confused at the next step to take might not be the best for me anymore. I have a kid brother who will be done with school next year, he is a musician but falls in the likes of Asa and Co, he was signed in a record label last year but the label folded and his dreams got shattered. I had a deep discussion with him if the best option would be to travel to united states and pursue his dreams and I'm optimistic USA will be favorable. I also think it would be a better option to go to a technical school and acquire a degree in an IT related short course in USA and maybe work over there than staying in Nigeria to study.

I'm an open book and I highly appreciate any comments I get relative to this, thank you so much.

IamLEGEND1:
You make 250k monthly and you still want a degree?
For what reason exactly?
You're making good money as it is and there are a limited number of jobs that can offer a B.Sc holder that kind of salary as a start.

Focus on your business, grow it and continue balling out.
Me wey don dey school since wetin I get? Common bicycle I never see. Even my slippers don chop for one side.
Fuck_education, keep on raking in the Benjamins.
And tell your brother to chill the_fuck_out...... He is the one who should be focusing on furthering his education, not you.

greatnaija01:
As a fellow programmer I salute your resilience in Life's never ending pursuit of success.

As it stands you may need to introduce your nightingale brother to your online business and get him to sponsor himself.

Or get him to market your business and make money for himself to get back into the music Industry.

You hustled and won, so your next phase should be investing in PROJECTS that are offline assets AND lucrative in generating more cash despite the economy.... E.g LAND, HOSTELS, AGRICULTURE, TRANSPORTATION.... these are businesses that never get disadvantaged.

You can set up a school and teach what you do and employ your bro to work for you while he works out his international travels... the school can be ONLINE....

You can send your bro to learn some other aspect of ICT and you both combine to form a very strong BRAND here in Nigeria and He can still do his music.

I celebrate you, Nigeria is Independent because of people Like you.

I call you BLESSED.

raymondhillmimi:
Thank you so much, I really appreciate those kind words. But I still don't know what to do about education, what do you think?

raymondhillmimi:
Hi everyone, I'm not sure this is the right section to post this, please mods help me move it if it's not. I really need your advice regarding my current situation. Let me cut the story short. After Sec school in 2008, I was so unfortunate in gaining admission into the university on time. Even though I merited my exams but for some reasons I can't explain I wasn't able to secure an admission. Out of frustration I was advised to try a poly instead, I did, and I got admission straight away (Chemical Engineering).



Fast forward to 2013, I was on one year IT so I traveled to Porthacourt, Rivers state to work in a company where my uncle was the manager at that time. It was a great experience for me, but a shock at the same time. I witnessed in first hand the discrimination HND holders face in the labor market. It was one of the greatest shocks of my life, the company later shut down this particular branch were I worked and I also experienced the frustration of loosing a job. At that point I knew I had to do something so I made up my mind to get a BSc or nothing. So I optioned for direct entry however this didn't work out for me the first year as the school's I applied didn't honor my request. So I decided to start up a business with the little savings I had and keep trying. I had a passion for computers and I thought myself some programming languages at this time, this is a marketable skill which is highly profitable in some developed countries abroad.

After trying to secure an admission into the uni over these years I finally let down my ego to start afresh instead. It was a hard decision I must say. I had to shut down my business when the economy was no longer favorable to run this business because prices of goods became highly unpredictable and you could easily run into huge losses if you sell an item without confirming the present price in the market. I started some online businesses (very legit) and this is what I do now. I'm 25 now, and I currently earn about 250k monthly from them, and I'm very positive I will earn up to 5k USD monthly if I put in more effort.

Fast forward to today, things have changed and I'm very positive I will gain admission this year, but I'm confused at the next step to take might not be the best for me anymore. I have a kid brother who will be done with school next year, he is a musician but falls in the likes of Asa and Co, he was signed in a record label last year but the label folded and his dreams got shattered. I had a deep discussion with him if the best option would be to travel to united states and pursue his dreams and I'm optimistic USA will be favorable. I also think it would be a better option to go to a technical school and acquire a degree in an IT related short course in USA and maybe work over there than staying in Nigeria to study.

I'm an open book and I highly appreciate any comments I get relative to this, thank you so much.

raymondhillmimi:
Thank you so much, I really appreciate those kind words. But I still don't know what to do about education, what do you think?

greatnaija01:
Ok bros, its simple... can you try NOUN? or Online Education? cos you can also do PART-TIME....

I know you need a degree but its time you also get more exposed in the ICT WORLD.... 250k IS SMALL compared to your true worth sir so I suggest you start any of the school's above when you get to $5000 because such schools are financially draining because you already have family financial commitments.

Good, encourage your BRO... He will make it but he should also use social media to his advantage... maybe BUY a 5000 follower Instagram account or 100k likes facebook fan page.... If he is half as resilient as you are then I assure you sir, that he too will have a good news soon.

You both are unstoppable. Go to National Open University website and begin registration today.

There is also opportunity to school in SOUTH AFRICA if you are up for it. the environment is better conducive than Nigeria and they offer a wider range of exposed course.

PM me for more discussions.

I celebrate you

raymondhillmimi:
Okay for those asking, there are lots of them, you can easily find them on nairaland business section. This is where got my ideas, it's nothing new. Same stuff others choose to ignore eg,
blogging, freelancing, affiliate marketing etc.. But your ability to succeed depends on your passion.

CHAIRMANMAO:
you combined them or you are just into one?

raymondhillmimi:
still need more advise please..

IamLEGEND1:
You make 250k monthly and you still want a degree?
For what reason exactly?
You're making good money as it is and there are a limited number of jobs that can offer a B.Sc holder that kind of salary as a start.

Focus on your business, grow it and continue balling out.
Me wey don dey school since wetin I get? Common bicycle I never see. Even my slippers don chop for one side.
Fuck_education, keep on raking in the Benjamins.
And tell your brother to chill the_fuck_out...... He is the one who should be focusing on furthering his education, not you.

If he insists on pursuing a career in entertainment, simply introduce him to nairaland and allow him to observe_airforce1 and the damage being an 'upcoming' artist for 10yrs+ has done to his psyche. He'll thank you for your guidance.

nikkypearl:
Airforce_1_

Nikki you wan start fight ni?

Thebrightest:
We need this on front page please. There are many of us with similar issue

IamLEGEND1:
Nikki you wan start fight ni?

raymondhillmimi:
Hi everyone, I'm not sure this is the right section to post this, please mods help me move it if it's not. I really need your advice regarding my current situation. Let me cut the story short. After Sec school in 2008, I was so unfortunate in gaining admission into the university on time. Even though I merited my exams but for some reasons I can't explain I wasn't able to secure an admission. Out of frustration I was advised to try a poly instead, I did, and I got admission straight away (Chemical Engineering).



Fast forward to 2013, I was on one year IT so I traveled to Porthacourt, Rivers state to work in a company where my uncle was the manager at that time. It was a great experience for me, but a shock at the same time. I witnessed in first hand the discrimination HND holders face in the labor market. It was one of the greatest shocks of my life, the company later shut down this particular branch were I worked and I also experienced the frustration of loosing a job. At that point I knew I had to do something so I made up my mind to get a BSc or nothing. So I optioned for direct entry however this didn't work out for me the first year as the school's I applied didn't honor my request. So I decided to start up a business with the little savings I had and keep trying. I had a passion for computers and I thought myself some programming languages at this time, this is a marketable skill which is highly profitable in some developed countries abroad.

After trying to secure an admission into the uni over these years I finally let down my ego to start afresh instead. It was a hard decision I must say. I had to shut down my business when the economy was no longer favorable to run this business because prices of goods became highly unpredictable and you could easily run into huge losses if you sell an item without confirming the present price in the market. I started some online businesses (very legit) and this is what I do now. I'm 25 now, and I currently earn about 250k monthly from them, and I'm very positive I will earn up to 5k USD monthly if I put in more effort.

Fast forward to today, things have changed and I'm very positive I will gain admission this year, but I'm confused at the next step to take might not be the best for me anymore. I have a kid brother who will be done with school next year, he is a musician but falls in the likes of Asa and Co, he was signed in a record label last year but the label folded and his dreams got shattered. I had a deep discussion with him if the best option would be to travel to united states and pursue his dreams and I'm optimistic USA will be favorable. I also think it would be a better option to go to a technical school and acquire a degree in an IT related short course in USA and maybe work over there than staying in Nigeria to study.

I'm an open book and I highly appreciate any comments I get relative to this, thank you so much.

nikkypearl:
Airforce1

Windflower:
Chai,even I as a graduate earn less than 100k,while some earn as low as 10k. You are indeed lucky
The truth is getting education doesn't mean you will be successful in life,its only gives you potential and a platform to success. You are lucky to have made it in business,however you still need the certificate, you never know when an opportunity might present itself.
Also,it is education that will make you stand out and be unique in your business. You have the money,so many higher institution offer part time classes,you can even attend online lectures,its that easy now.

raymondhillmimi:
Thank you so much, those are really kind words. I wish you success, soon you will land higher paying job. I don't really know much about online schools, are their certificates regarded in the society?

sKeetz:


Chief... your post motivated me to start learning JS. It gets so daunting like today while studying recursion i felt my brain almost exploding and i had to close my pc and take a stroll. How do you stay motivated?