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Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Artistree: 10:05am On Apr 15, 2018 |
donstan18:He simply asked a question...if he was proud he wouldn't have bothered asking... |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 10:06am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ikemesit4477: I'm already a Forex trader. I repeat again, Top Akara sellers earn more than most civil servants. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 10:07am On Apr 15, 2018 |
If I knew what I know now, I would have used the money I used to go to school to learn handwork and open a shop, by now I would have girls under me addressing me as "madam ", instead of being under someone who thinks they are doing you a favor with the meager salary they pay you. . Mr Op, I have just this advice for you " no hand work is ever a waste of time". 1 Like |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 10:07am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100: mechanic now thats becoming a hot thing if you are doing it right na him you dey reason... |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by msqtahir: 10:09am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Y not conduct private lessons for students sitting for xms such as ssce, neco and jamb in science subjects and maths and charge dem fees. I blv u can get a lot of igr from dat. U may even arange and conduct d lessons in a near by pry sch & team with graduands of other fields. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by IMASTEX: 10:12am On Apr 15, 2018 |
erocorp01:Please tell him. We have placed so much undue importance on certificate rather than the education itself, which comes with the surviving skills. Ability to do things differently, recognise/create opportunities & smartness is what makes one a graduate. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Oluwambo147(m): 10:13am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Adebowale89:remove yahoo from that list up there asap |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by yeman1(m): 10:15am On Apr 15, 2018 |
my advise to u is that u should do anything u can do now instead of staying idle. That is another vocational bizness on iits own brother. If u learn and u r very good about it, u will make it more than these ppl doing office work i swear. my mechanic only repairing automatic gear, he got an offer , d guy is making now in China. You don't know ur future. pls do it and learn it . is better than stealing. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Adebowale89(m): 10:18am On Apr 15, 2018 |
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Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Amosbaba(m): 10:26am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Bro! Inner conviction is what you simply needs. In as much as Knowledge/skill is ageless so no age one can not learn. Don't waste your time take it up NOW industry needs who can do it and not who can read or have read how to do it. There's many problem awaiting to be solved by you alone and propel you to attained you life satisfaction! Believe you me, your background can not posed obstacle to your potential skill. As I'm speaking to you I studied geography at ABU Zaria and then enrol for m.sc remote sensing at unilag but while on apprentice in solar energy installation to the point of quitting the program at the long run cause I see future in it and I can't allow it to slip away for any yeye certificate Nigerian institutions can offered me. Beside I prefer technical skill to knowledge though I realize this late but to be late comer is better to be THE LATE AMOS ADEOTI. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by smartpyzee(m): 10:26am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100:regret bawo?.. Regret learning automobile or what are you gonna regret.. Baba no knowledge is for waste.. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by phase1: 10:28am On Apr 15, 2018 |
A close friend of mine worked in a bank for 7 years, resigned and became a honda specialist mechanic. He drive a honda himself, he is married with 2 kids. He packaged his services, with automated diagnostics, car wash and battery charging services. If your car breaks down somewhere or you need him to leave his office to come diagnose/fix your car. You pay his 2,500-5,000 before he leaves his office depending on the distance. He knows his stuff and he started buying auto-gadgets while he was still a banker. I drive a honda and will never let anyone else touch my car except him. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Bsideboi(m): 10:29am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Bro, there is money in being a heavy duty mechanic I can testify to this if you find a good "oga" and have stamina. At 28 you have to humble yourself and take a lot of bs! as a typical mechanic is a crude person and run a lot of errands like buying food, detergent etc. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Oluwambo147(m): 10:31am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Adebowale89:
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Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by bellabello(m): 10:33am On Apr 15, 2018 |
oga go for it joo |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by bellabello(m): 10:33am On Apr 15, 2018 |
oga go for it joo |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Adebowale89(m): 10:34am On Apr 15, 2018 |
[quote author=Oluwambo147 post=66724419][/quote] you need not to quote me if you ve nothing to say beside if you're a yahoo boy is anyone disturbing u? I'm not efcc personnel. I'm only talking about mine own opinion, so take the exit |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 10:39am On Apr 15, 2018 |
graphicsgal3000: Help me check if this book cover is fair enough. I'm thinking I may do better. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by MrEdimulo82(m): 10:40am On Apr 15, 2018 |
You won't regret it bro.....I said this with a friend that with the new smart tech embedded in today's cars...it is high time ppl who can read and comprehend mechatronics basically graduate with relative mech backgrd to take over from Mufutau... |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by DavidoffKonsult: 10:44am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100:Bros in fact hurry up and start. That is an awesome idea. Start locally, think globally. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by IamaNigerianGuy(m): 10:45am On Apr 15, 2018 |
maasoap: It is not a binary problem. I totally agree that the country is mismanaged. I also agree that mismanagement increases the difficulty of taking advantage of opportunities. However, I still insist that Nigeria has many opportunities, that is why the Lebanese, Indians, Ukrainians, Americans, British, South Africans, Chinese, Nigeriens and many others still flock here. The local population mostly lacks resources, training and skills to take advantage. Take Big Brother Nigeria for example. There is nothing complex about the idea: put a few young people in a house for 90 days and beam all their activities on live TV. Pay for the program with sponsors money and a share of the sms proceeds. Simple. Yet, no Nigerian thought of it, and if he or she did, couldn't pull it off. In the US, a determined 30 year old could execute this idea. So it's not opportunity that is lacking, our training lags behind that of the rest of the world. There are many other examples. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 10:52am On Apr 15, 2018 |
graphicsgal3000:u go sweet to fvck oh, wahalahi |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by password990(m): 11:10am On Apr 15, 2018 |
You can`t regret any decision because u will gain new knowledge and experience. No knowledge is waste ewa20buredi100: |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by folamsimper: 11:10am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Please go ahead and take up the apprenticeship. It does not in any way take you credit as a graduate. With the automobile mechanic that you want to put in for, it may serve as your jail break trump card in the future. Such skills are required in Canada. It can even speed up your process for PR through Canada Express. Dont the noise in this forum to discourage you. As to how you will survive as an apprentice, trust you will find solution to it whilst you are on the job. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Stevyne: 11:10am On Apr 15, 2018 |
One of my lecturer once said, alot of people are going for industrial chemistry in the university, but the fail to realise there are no industry any where.. bro follow your mind, its gonna pay everysoon |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Nobody: 11:13am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Op your still asking? What Is putting food on my table is not even my usless certificate! After how many years in school, the only job I could find was 20k jobs. I dumped the usless degree and entered freelancing, now I make a lot working from the comfort of my home and sometimes I ask myself why the fvck did I spend all those years in the university if there are no jobs!!! If I enrolled in programming courses years back, by now I will be a pro and I will make more money. Your 28, you shouldn't be asking this question, desperate times calls for desperate measures, learn the skill and you won't regret it. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Scout60(m): 11:15am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100:I will advise you not to go for mechanics because do you know how many many years it will take you to become a professional. Go for programs that you can complete in 3months. since you need to start something fast, then you need to start something you can learn faster like barbing in student area, phone repair, computer repair etc. since you are a chemist, I will advise you to go and learn washing soap production. This business can start with as low as 20k and it is very lucrative. who doesn't wash cloth here |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by RoyalPhoenix(m): 11:15am On Apr 15, 2018 |
First I will say thank you to everyone, even i have learnt alot although I might not be very experienced in life but I will like to share a cousin's story. He's 26, he learnt how to make foot wears he is now on his own making money he teaches in like three different schools as a part time teacher he is very OK and self sufficient but he hasn't been to any tertiary institution and we did jamb together this year. The point I'm trying to make is, it doesn't matter which comes first, our lives won't always follow the pattern we desire. It's left to us to figure out the next step when things go south. So to my honourable Sir that posted this I think u have discovered a gold mine just make good use of it. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by egopersonified(f): 11:29am On Apr 15, 2018 |
I am disappointed by the title of this topic. You are not dumping your BSC but boosting it. If you do decide to go ahead with your decision, please include it in your CV. While there are no jobs available, your education is still of value. Let me tell you a story. Where I work, there was this Loader who has an OND, who saw people being interviewed for sales merchandisers by our regional manager. He wasnt aware the company was employing, he just saw a small crowd and asked what was happening. As they were offloading, he watched as each person was interviewed and left. When there were a few people left, he left the loading and went to sit with the applicants with his dirty clothes. He was interviewed and employed. He started to sell with a motor bike and then became a sales manager for one of our clients. Last I heard of him, he lives in his own house, drives his own car and has two beautiful daughters. Do not ever despise the days of small beginnings, your goal should be to increase and improve and not remain stagnant. Your destiny would not come and slap you in the face to recognise it, it would merely whisper into your ears. 2 Likes |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by GrammarCheck: 11:33am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100: Let me help you make a decision. To buy a new head gasket is $50 or so in America. To fix it the mechanic will charge $1,900 for labour at $90 per hour Do the maths. Better learn mechanic and do express entry to Canada |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by AYORICH: 11:41am On Apr 15, 2018 |
ewa20buredi100: From my experience, it's good to have handwork/skills because time will definitely tell.. Being a graduate shows Dat u can b easily trained n u can learn faster provided u put ur mind to it... As for me Wen I finish Nysc 2015 I started as an apprentice in a workshop, at first it looks embarrassing as a whole graduate doing road side jobs as dey say but with time n focus u will overcome that.. though it was a two years apprentice program(as a machinist)as agreed with my boss den (because normally it's 4 years same with mechanics n some other skills) but as a graduate two years is too much. As for me b4 6months have started doing Little works because I combined reading books related to that daily.. B4 a year am doing major works due to dedication right from time.. Den after a year I do high precision jobs, using manual machines to do work of a semi- automatic machine , in which customers packed as imported from abroad put in a wooden box label it for supplies to Total n big companies..am telling you it's worthwhile especially if you study in a related field as Bsc but it's doesn't matter if not ur course of study. Do it but b ready to sacrifice alot for this knowledge because none is a waste in d long run.. |
Re: Should I Dump My Bsc Degree To Be A Mechanic Apprentice? by Mosesoly(m): 11:54am On Apr 15, 2018 |
After finishing NySC 2016,i was in your shoes, i sat home for 5months, hoping to secure a job, those that promised ended up not providing, i was tired of staying at home at a point, fortunately for me i got selected for Npower program, when we weren't posted on time, i decided to learn laptop repair, it is from the money they pay i go to the place of learning, one thing is sure, i will open my own repair centre soon and where i can sell laptop and accessories, OP forget about your certificate and start learning, your certificate won't put food on your table and don't let pride get over you, you are learning just for the maintime, your master sometimes will give you little stipend depending on the market for that day, just let him know your condition, as someone that is educated you will definitely package your own very well when the time comes |
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