ewa20buredi100:
Hi,
I need your advice or counsel on this issue that has been giving me sleepless night.
I am sharing this on nairaland because i feel there are men and women of mature minds and who have lots of experiences on here from diverse walks of life who can be of help.

I have been unemployed for almost 10months now, though before now i worked as a Chemistry teacher for some years until tragedy struck early last year(lost a very vital person in my life). I had to quit the teaching job (because the incident happened at the time where the senior students were preparing for their WASSCE) and as the first born i had funeral rites to perform.
After the burial things weren't too pleasant with me, so i had to re-locate from Lagos to Benin (to stay with an Uncle). My plan was that after everything i would go for any professional course or do one of these HSE courses to boost my chances of getting a job, but due to re-location and financial constraint i had to think of something else.


It happens that where i am currently staying in Benin; along Benin-Agbor road, close to NNPC depot before Benin-Agbor by-pass; has this influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks transporting goods and PMS/diesel/coaltar to and from other states.
Hence the availability of lots of truck's spare-parts markets in the area as well truck mechanics with shops everywhere dealing in repairs of different types of truck (Scania, MACK, M.A.N diesel, etc).



Being that i have been idle for a while now, a thought just came to me that instead of staying idle why not apply to be a Diesel Injector engine mechanic apprentice.

I want to know if that thought is worth giving a try and what are the things that may likely happen being that i did not read an engineering course from the University and what may become of my life. I am 28years of age.


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1forall

Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world and the owner of Amazon once said "If you wait for what you know how to do, you will leave many opportunities on the table".

Let me explain to you properly!

While you have studied a very good course, that does not necessarily mean you have to pursue a career in that field. Whatever comes along to you, PURSUE it with utmost dedication. I know of male graduate around where I stay, who, started selling food a few years back...people thought it was degrading, but he kept on expanding the business. Dude now has a Venza and a house of his own. I did not say you should go and start selling food o.

The bottom line is this, there is no sure route to success, but I can assure, the certain way to an eternity of misery is keeping your ideas latent - without pursuing them.

You're 28, not 82, It is never too late to dream a new dream. And remember what Jeff Bezos said, Explore every opportunity that presents itself to you.

I wish you best of luck.

iAudio:
Bro start the apprenticeship at once, you will eventually become one of those learned mechanics who will be highly respected. Even if you later get a job, the mechanic skills will still be useful to you in the long run

Poster, kindly follow this advice. I've been a Bsc holder since 2006.You are about to hit it big with should you continue with this your plan

ewa20buredi100:
Hi,
I need your advice or counsel on this issue that has been giving me sleepless night.
I am sharing this on nairaland because i feel there are men and women of mature minds and who have lots of experiences on here from diverse walks of life who can be of help.

I have been unemployed for almost 10months now, though before now i worked as a Chemistry teacher for some years until tragedy struck early last year(lost a very vital person in my life). I had to quit the teaching job (because the incident happened at the time where the senior students were preparing for their WASSCE) and as the first born i had funeral rites to perform.
After the burial things weren't too pleasant with me, so i had to re-locate from Lagos to Benin (to stay with an Uncle). My plan was that after everything i would go for any professional course or do one of these HSE courses to boost my chances of getting a job, but due to re-location and financial constraint i had to think of something else.


It happens that where i am currently staying in Benin; along Benin-Agbor road, close to NNPC depot before Benin-Agbor by-pass; has this influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks transporting goods and PMS/diesel/coaltar to and from other states.
Hence the availability of lots of truck's spare-parts markets in the area as well truck mechanics with shops everywhere dealing in repairs of different types of truck (Scania, MACK, M.A.N diesel, etc).



Being that i have been idle for a while now, a thought just came to me that instead of staying idle why not apply to be a Diesel Injector engine mechanic apprentice.

I want to know if that thought is worth giving a try and what are the things that may likely happen being that i did not read an engineering course from the University and what may become of my life. I am 28years of age.


Please help a brother by pushing it to front page mod.
1forall

My Honest advice, Yes, go for it and know it like nobody's business. Then make effort to travel to Canada with the skill..100%, your life will change dramatically for better

I must say this, certificate is useless in this country this moment because its not yielding positive impact. Hustling is the answer to Nigeria system nowadays, it is not necessary you go for mechanic apprentice you can as well go for dry cleaning and laundry which acquire very low capital but above all you need to acquire proper knowledge of what you want to lay your hand on.

Before, I do advice young colleagues to go to school because of their future but now, I counsel them to learn work because Nigeria is a bad country.

@op if u get this message call me so call talk. 07035276978

xtophy:
Only God and the angels know how people think on this forum. Please, if he possibly put up for the apprenticeship, what will he be eating throughout the years? And hope you guys know how many years it takes to be well grounded in automobile repairs especially if u have bosses that hide works? Guy, please THINK, THINK AND DON'T FORGET TO THINK...SHALOM

Quite a number of people think better than you in this forum as can be obvious from what you just wrote...so as an apprentice you think he won't be getting money from his master or customers from doing small small jobs while learning? What has he been eating all dis while his idle and unemployed doing nothing? You are the problem with Nigeria! All you think of is what to eat now now and now. I give apprentice money who do small jobs thier masters send them to do when they are too busy. Note masters take care of thier apprentice also.... secondly it deosn matter how many years, it's better than staying idle doing nothing,and as a graduate he should not take long to learn because he should be able to use YouTube , Google etc to learn faster and i guess his smarter, no matter how much his master's hides and I believe his master would be glad to have him and would contribute positively to the master...note you did not profer a solution you only came to insult what others said, and said think! Think! Think! You that has thought what have you thought out? Is there something better you are aware of he can be doing? Then his all ears.

phase1:
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.

and when he dies nko?

The first question you ask yourself is do you have passion for the thing you want to learn? This is important because nothing is easy in life, and when things get tough the only thing that helps you to continue is passion. Once passion is present, i advise you to go ahead, because there is nothing like having a skill. The only thing necessary is that you make sure you perfect your skill very well. If possible make sure you know it more than anyone else in that area, once that is there you will surely make money.

Op, my situation is worse than yours...

I resigned from work to get back to university, with the hope of a better future and after the University program with all the challenges that comes with.

After B.Sc, I tried getting job, no way then I summon courage to go back to my former job, every where blocked.

That's when I made the decision to go and add to life, I went to learn Tailoring and I am already married with a kid.

To the glory of God, today we have a fashion house and the Tailoring bizness is what bring about the connection for the job am doing now, my wife is just helping to manage the fashion house while am away fighting our future from another angle...

Give it a trial, it can only add to your skill nor subtracting from you.

Who certificate help?

It will surprise you to know that the money made by those trailer mechanic weekly may not even measure up to what you will be paid if you are working as a graduate industrial chemist. Entrepreneurship is the best way to survive the unending employment situation in this country and being a Mechanic is a trade that will forever put food on your table, supposing other options doesn't pop up.
I wish you the best, just be humble and learn as much as u can as u will always learn on the job with time.

ewa20buredi100:
Hi,
I need your advice or counsel on this issue that has been giving me sleepless night.
I am sharing this on nairaland because i feel there are men and women of mature minds and who have lots of experiences on here from diverse walks of life who can be of help.

I have been unemployed for almost 10months now, though before now i worked as a Chemistry teacher for some years until tragedy struck early last year(lost a very vital person in my life). I had to quit the teaching job (because the incident happened at the time where the senior students were preparing for their WASSCE) and as the first born i had funeral rites to perform.
After the burial things weren't too pleasant with me, so i had to re-locate from Lagos to Benin (to stay with an Uncle). My plan was that after everything i would go for any professional course or do one of these HSE courses to boost my chances of getting a job, but due to re-location and financial constraint i had to think of something else.


It happens that where i am currently staying in Benin; along Benin-Agbor road, close to NNPC depot before Benin-Agbor by-pass; has this influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks transporting goods and PMS/diesel/coaltar to and from other states.
Hence the availability of lots of truck's spare-parts markets in the area as well truck mechanics with shops everywhere dealing in repairs of different types of truck (Scania, MACK, M.A.N diesel, etc).



Being that i have been idle for a while now, a thought just came to me that instead of staying idle why not apply to be a Diesel Injector engine mechanic apprentice.

I want to know if that thought is worth giving a try and what are the things that may likely happen being that i did not read an engineering course from the University and what may become of my life. I am 28years of age.


Please help a brother by pushing it to front page mod.
1forall

my dad is a mechanic, myself I install aluminum windows, doors,roofing etc, a bsc biochemistry holder, presently, we stopped my younger sister from gaining admission until she is tru with the tailoring she is learning, bro once you are educated with a handiwork ,watch how customers come to you, bro it never a waste

SternProphet:
This is NIGERIAN THINKING at its worst. The IQ is so low that people post meaningless stuff because they are thinking in Nigerian language instead of just thinking. Look at this premise for instance. In what way does doing auto mechanics ( a very good and rewarding line of work ) invalidate your chemistry degree?
Why does one render the other useless and indeed what kind of inferior educational system even develops the mind to think this way?

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The only problem you're having now is "passion ". Develop that inner drive to learn this skill at all cost, you'll definitely be fine at the end of the day.
I had to pick a skill to learn as a serving Corp member few months back, as part of the NYSC program(SAED). I picked shoe making because, I really love classic shoes(brogues). My boss was stunned when I completed my first Oxford brogue yesterday due to the fact that, I normally come to work just three times a week. What actually gave me
an edge over other apprentice was the extensive research work I did online and other shoe making tutorial videos I downloaded.
I could have waited for "oga" to teach me everything,which is the mindset other apprentice that came two years before me have , but my desire to make my own shoe kept pushing me towards other source of getting this same skill I so much crave for.
The picture I'm trying to paint here is very simple, you can learn mechanic in two years if you combine the knowledge you'll get from the workshop with online tutorials, forums and other engineering package you can lay your hands on.
Go Flush that voice that's saying it'll take years for you to learn this skill out of your head.

FortifiedCity:
Do whatever ypu can but make sure you start something of your own.

Meanwhile there is a woman that fries sweet akara outside my estate, she needs an apprentice, You can put up with her for the mean time

U. Mumu ooo

ewa20buredi100:
Hi,
I need your advice or counsel on this issue that has been giving me sleepless night.
I am sharing this on nairaland because i feel there are men and women of mature minds and who have lots of experiences on here from diverse walks of life who can be of help.

I have been unemployed for almost 10months now, though before now i worked as a Chemistry teacher for some years until tragedy struck early last year(lost a very vital person in my life). I had to quit the teaching job (because the incident happened at the time where the senior students were preparing for their WASSCE) and as the first born i had funeral rites to perform.
After the burial things weren't too pleasant with me, so i had to re-locate from Lagos to Benin (to stay with an Uncle). My plan was that after everything i would go for any professional course or do one of these HSE courses to boost my chances of getting a job, but due to re-location and financial constraint i had to think of something else.


It happens that where i am currently staying in Benin; along Benin-Agbor road, close to NNPC depot before Benin-Agbor by-pass; has this influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks transporting goods and PMS/diesel/coaltar to and from other states.
Hence the availability of lots of truck's spare-parts markets in the area as well truck mechanics with shops everywhere dealing in repairs of different types of truck (Scania, MACK, M.A.N diesel, etc).



Being that i have been idle for a while now, a thought just came to me that instead of staying idle why not apply to be a Diesel Injector engine mechanic apprentice.

I want to know if that thought is worth giving a try and what are the things that may likely happen being that i did not read an engineering course from the University and what may become of my life. I am 28years of age.


Please help a brother by pushing it to front page mod.
1forall

If dat job is not inline with anything u want to do in future or it can't pay u well enough to save for sm other projects u planning for or u dont hv a flare for Don't waste ur time on it. However try to connect ur self with like minds and circles and see if u can get smtn better. Are u willing to come back to lag? Or prefer smtn in benin where ure based now?

Explore all ur options b4 deciding on wat u can do.

udemzy101:


Depends on the person teaching him, you don't need to spend up to 2years or even 1year before you can know how to repair this things.

It's just Nigeria thing where oga will tell you to sign for 2years or so just because most of this oga's don't teach theory most of them do trial and error and when they get the cause, then if such fault arise they head straight to that place to repair.

It shouldn't be so, take for instance, as a laptop chip level engineer, some engineer believe when this problem arises then this is the problem, they head straight to the place to fix it and some times it might not be the problem. You need to trace from birth place, with a schematic diagram to help you trace fault well.


I see a lot of nigerian oga's them do trial and error especially in engineering stuff.

My advice to op is, he should learn from someone that have more customers, the more customers you have the more problem you solve and the more you learn.

And try to upgrade yourself, don't always depend on your boss for information.
You don't need to spend 2years to know this stuff.

Yeah that's true.... Learning is a gradual process

I'm a marine engineer by profession, it took me just 18months to learn a lot while on board during my sea training phase.

I learned about Pumps, Marine Diesel engines, Generators, boilers, Ref and air conditioning, Heat exchangers, electricals and other numerous equipment under 18months before proceeding to write for my license.

Though there are lot to learn in the course of profession, if he puts in his best and passion to it

Read articles, join forums, go for courses and upgrade your knowledge and I promise he will be the best in his the field

This story self unemployed ten yrs 28 wen u finish school self...i wonder wee all dis concoted story de comot frm

donstan18:
Oga, cut down your pride and hustle.............28 years no be beans oo.


Ego and what people will say are the problems of most young men these days.

why the riddle and long story. Just encourage him to go ahead. Simple.

ewa20buredi100:
Hi,
I need your advice or counsel on this issue that has been giving me sleepless night.
I am sharing this on nairaland because i feel there are men and women of mature minds and who have lots of experiences on here from diverse walks of life who can be of help.

I have been unemployed for almost 10months now, though before now i worked as a Chemistry teacher for some years until tragedy struck early last year(lost a very vital person in my life). I had to quit the teaching job (because the incident happened at the time where the senior students were preparing for their WASSCE) and as the first born i had funeral rites to perform.
After the burial things weren't too pleasant with me, so i had to re-locate from Lagos to Benin (to stay with an Uncle). My plan was that after everything i would go for any professional course or do one of these HSE courses to boost my chances of getting a job, but due to re-location and financial constraint i had to think of something else.


It happens that where i am currently staying in Benin; along Benin-Agbor road, close to NNPC depot before Benin-Agbor by-pass; has this influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks transporting goods and PMS/diesel/coaltar to and from other states.
Hence the availability of lots of truck's spare-parts markets in the area as well truck mechanics with shops everywhere dealing in repairs of different types of truck (Scania, MACK, M.A.N diesel, etc).



Being that i have been idle for a while now, a thought just came to me that instead of staying idle why not apply to be a Diesel Injector engine mechanic apprentice.

I want to know if that thought is worth giving a try and what are the things that may likely happen being that i did not read an engineering course from the University and what may become of my life. I am 28years of age.


Please help a brother by pushing it to front page mod.
1forall

i am currently in 300l and i am an apprentice in an upholstery shop,it is never too late to start

fashrola:


Yeah that's true.... Learning is a gradual process

I'm a marine engineer by profession, it took me just 18months to learn a lot while on board during my sea training phase.

I learned about Pumps, Marine Diesel engines, Generators, boilers, Ref and air conditioning, Heat exchangers, electricals and other numerous equipment under 18months before proceeding to write for my license.

Though there are lot to learn in the course of profession, if he puts in his best and passion to it

Read articles, join forums, go for courses and upgrade your knowledge and I promise he will be the best in his the field

Exactly, the problem with most engineers, especially those road side mechanic is that, after learning from their oga's maybe for 3-4 years, when they graduate they stop learning. They only depend on what their boss have taught them.

No plan to upgrade their knowledge, no networking with other engineers abroad or joining forums, no seminars and they just stock there.

That's why most of them find it difficult to fix new car models.

I don't believe in spending 3-4 or 5 years to learn, the highest is 1year.

ewa20buredi100:

Industrial Chemistry

I wunt tell you how the desirable and available turns to be an equation but mark my word today, if you start apprenticeship tomorrow that is Monday by 2021/2022 you will not agree to take any job from anyone again.
If you merge it with spare parts am sure you will be going home with nothing less than 50k soon with dedication n hardwork..
Good luck

.I dont know if you'll see this but if you do, I have no idea this is the best advice.


Think for yourself, consider what each option will cost you, then whatever you decide, just take action bro.
Thats the secret.
Take action.
Take action.

Dont keep on planning and strategizing and asking for opinions online. Take action.

Motion begets more motion..

Sometimes when you take action your next step becomes clearer, or you see where exactly you should go next.
Things you'd never know analyzing on your phone at home or asking nairalanders.

IamaNigerianGuy:


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.

They flock here with huge resources to establish one company or the other. Here, we're talking about graduates with no capital, graduates that need jobs just to start somewhere.

best decision ever. why must we leave mechanical works for illiterates. go on and learn to be a master. you won't regret it.

yes now or did the certificate fetch u money wen you keep it @ home guy sharp up

your choice of color isnt cool at all!!!..and your font too.

RickRansom:


Help me check if this book cover is fair enough. I'm thinking I may do better.

maasoap:


Please, like how much are we talking about here? And what that "business centre" will entail?

I wanted to start small - 2 desktop with a laptop, one laser printer, and a photocopying machine. this is enough to start.

My target is to register an accredited centre - JAMB, since we only hav 2 in my senatorial district, a very big area for that matter , and since JAMB is now restricted to registered centers.

AerialMapper:
It will not be a bad decision but you need to decide if you want to stay an apprentice or go further and develop more skills. I know a company, a Nigerian company that pays its mechanic over 3,000,000 a month. This is minus house rent and allowances. There is a high demand for skilled mechanics and that company is looking for another.

3m per month or annum.

partnerbiz4:


3m per month or annum.

PER MONTH