Awoleesu:
My sympathies young man!

I want to tell you where you did go wrong...

1.When quitting a job even under the worst circumstances, be thankful to the organization. Say something good about them in your resignation.

2. You should always warm yourself to the hearts of your bosses, especially those who have shown you some kindness (no matter how trivial)... That manager who did part with some "stipends" for you must have expected much from you - perseverance, smartness and a sense of gratitude. You disappointed her!

3. There are 'Boardroom' ethics... You don't talk about personal problems in a forum where organizational goals are the focus...

4. I'm glad you are intelligent enough to pick some lessons from your experience... We learn everyday!

My advice, please go to that erstwhile manager, apologize for your inexperienced attitude and convince her (without asking for any assistance) that you've learned and improved since then... Who knows, she might make you an offer.

Above all, our world is a topography of unlocking connections so don't burn bridges!

Thank you so much Sir. Learnt alot.

Daisy17:


I noticed that the OP did not respond to you although you made very pertinent points. He only responded to people who were consoling him, insulting his former manager or telling him that something better will come along. The OP certainly has a victim mentality and if he doesn't change his attitude he will face stumbling blocks all though his professional life. He needs to be more professional. He most likely quit without giving adequate notice. Also no professional brings their personal struggles to the workplace especially when it concerns finances. Most financial institutions would not want to employ someone who has glaring financial difficulties due to the fact that they may be tempted to steal money.

I definitely had my faults. The manager was good to me. I was only surprised with her reference knowing she knew the reason I underperformed. I wish to become a better person . Thanks Mate.

ayusco85:


Do you have any relative in Lagos? I can help you get some job offers in Lagos, within the banking sector.

Yes Sir I have places I can stay in Lagos and I would greatly appreciate that. I shuttle between Abuja and Lagos.

ohlubee:
Now , hear ye the voice of the Lord,the God of all flesh who remembered me in the year 2013 when all hope was lost will show up for you within now and the next three months in Jesus name.

Amen Sir and thanks to you.
I'm grateful.

tomisinobm:


Bro sorry to quote you. But I’d give you my own piece, Cos your case is touching. Please don’t get offended and take this as constructive criticism or advice.

Firstly as an IT guy, or even every one has general knowledge of basic softwares. That’s doesn’t sell again. You stated to be into SEO, digital marketing. That’s more of social media influencing type of stuff, which is generally a gamble these days that anyone can dabble into. I don’t know how good you are with photoshop and illustrator but if don’t mind post your Instagram, so we’d see your works.

Back to being an IT guy, your description is vague I’m sorry to say this bro. There’s various fields. As an IT specialist, are you into database management, cyber security, networking, software development, data science, it goes on and on. And the opportunities are limitless, fam. But you can’t be vague. As an IT specialist, what certifications have you taken?

I’d love to engage you in this convo bro.

Thanks Bro I'm available on request.

MICHEALADEX:
Tears down my eyes...can you drive please.

Maybe you start from somewhere. Small though

Yes I can drive.

jojothaiv:
A little digression, can you speak Hausa?

Not very well sir.
Just a little because I served in Katsina State.

taurusmena1:
Quite a touching story but I'll be a bit hard on you.
1)Communication is key. The way you pass a message across matters a lot and determines the response you get.

2) The way you dress is also key. You may have just one attire but you have to look neat else you will be passed as an unserious person

3)In the professional community, bosses do not want to hear complains rather they want results.lesson here is never carry your personal problems to your boss. Doesn't work out well most times

4) Work without faith is death. So it says in the Bible. We tend to commit everything to God in prayer and neglect working towards it. Do not resign your fate to God alone. He won't come and do for us what we can do for ourselves.

5)You have to be up and doing,look and act smart.

6)Until you get your desired job, make do with whatever legitimate job that puts food on your table no matter how degrading you feel it is.

All said, kindly respond with your current location and phone number

Thank You so much for this Sir and I learned alot.

I'm currently in Abuja and this is my number

09078512740

springtech:
Either the woman’s comment about you was right or wrong, either you were to blame or not , my brother calm your nerves, that job was never for you.

Even if the woman had given a good comment , there was no assurance you would be selected eventually.

So don’t feel bad.

What is yours is yours and will never evade you.

Let me share my personal experience, it might help calm your nerves.

I worked with an IT firm as a system ENGR for about 3 yrs, traveling all over the eastern states but the salary was poor, just 60k. So I kept applying for jobs.
I attended several interviews but never clinched any job until a top most consulting firm in Nigeria invited me for an interview.

During the interview I was given a board marker and a board to answer the questions.
I was asked basic questions in Software to see my knowledge of software , tho it was not my line (I am a hardware person) but I should have performed well. But I messed up.

In fact I missed all the questions asked.
Then in annoyance one of the panel members said, we asked you this and that , you don’t know, then what do you know.

It was embarrassing, I almost cried but I remembered a scripture “open your mouth and I will fill it”. So I immediately asked God to fill my mouth as I open it.

What happened next would shock you.

I said, I might not have given the correct answers to all your questions but one thing I know is this, teach me anything I mean any subject , I can assure you I will pass the same message to the dumbest dullard. I will make a good teacher.

They looked at me in amazement and asked me to go.

That singular expression got me the job. How?

I never knew the company got a training contract running into millions of $$ with a multinational, and they were looking for trainers to go and execute the job.

So that expression I made endeared me to them seeing I said I would make a good trainer. That was it.

The job paid me 150k salary ,60k out station allowance. Lodged in a first class hotel in PHC for 10-12 month while the project lasted, a return ticket to go visit my family every forth night. Trip to offshore locations.

During the project 2 of us were distinguished and recognized as being the best hands.
Hence After the project i was retained by the multinational.
Of course the salary is far beyond what I mentioned up there.

I narrated all these to let you know , not even your performance can deter you from getting a job meant for you.

Just trust God.
Who can say no when God says YES.

Thank you so much for this Sir. This really lifted me up.

tabaski:
God will surely provide better job for u. Keep your head up. Banking job is not worth it. Trust me they will only waste ur youthful age and energy. I am a witness. It is not what it seems oo. Big ups bro

Thanks Bro

SamuelAnyawu:


What course did you study?

I studied International relations and History Sir but I'm into ICT and good with basic computer software with experiences in Sales and Customer Service.

ayusco85:


Quite a touching story. please whats your current location?

I'm in Abuja Sir. But I can travel if need be.

Samsimple:
A friend of mine reduced his age in his cv and went for job interview, he was told by the panel that he was too young for the job.


When its ur time its ur time no man can do anything.. Man up bro

Thanks Bro

Vega100:
Why did you include the said lady as ur referee?

Bankers ain't hard to find in the city . Once they know the bank and branch you worked. Under which manager you worked . It's simple.

Papasmal:
Keep your head up,
The downfall of a man is not the end of his life.

Thanks Brother.

I write this with tears in my eyes but I won't cry because a man is not supposed to.

If really I was such a bad person , I hope to change and live a better life. But to deserve unemployment because of a past situation I found myself in which I couldn't help, I think it's too much for me to bear, but what do I know? maybe I deserve to be unemployed.

But if I tell you I'm not depressed, I'm lieing .

Last year I got a marketing Job with a bank few months after my NYSC when things were extremely hard . Even transport money to go for the training was hard. On the first day of training, on my way home, I lost my phone which was the only thing of value I had then. Safe to say I began the Job phoneless , cashless and frustrated .

Even money to buy bank wears and appear smart or serious was a case . No transport for work, no phone for my work and marketing, no clothes to wear, I'll leave out feeding coz I could control that with starvation or one square meal. My mom was only able to raise small cash for me which most times didn't last a week, transport to and fro was 400 naira, a plate of food was 300, before I get transport for marketing , airtime and transport to call and bringing customers to open accounts and running around on the job which was money intensive, anybody who worked a as marketer before can relate...all these with a huge target of 30 accounts to open and a target of 3 million to bring to the bank.. At least I'm expected to spend 1k a day on the Job which I have not been paid. Remember it was my first month and most banks don't pay in the first month, it's in the second month they combine your salary and pay. Pay was 35k. I was just frustrated.

All these struggles manifested in my performance coz I couldn't deliver and my first two months was a mess coz some days I just couldn't go to work. Sometimes I came to work late coz I had to look for transport money in the morning. Being able to come to work and survive was my main concern then, I fell sick many times out of starvation and it affected my Job. On one occasion or two the Branch manager assisted with stipends when I complained to her about my struggles. Most times the stipends only lasted a day or two but It was a life saver for me coz there was no other option, at least I was able to come to work and eat the next day. Fellow colleagues couldn't help, nobody could, I dropped shame one day in the board meeting and asked for help for we the new staff and how hard it is for us to keep up with the Job. I got nothing.

Not too long after, I resigned to pursue something else . I traveled.

Only for me to come back after 8 months for another bank Job interview and when my former Branch manager was called as a referral, the one I complained to about my struggles and reasons for my underperformance , the same one who assisted me sometimes and this was her reply "He's unserious, indiscipline and unfit for the Job. I was not supposed to hear that but the interviewer put it on loud by mistake and I heard that part before she quickly put the phone off. Immediately I knew I wasn't gonna get the Job.

It hurts me so much, dad is no more, mom a widow, siblings in school calling me day and night for money being the first son and bread winner. If I'm unserious and irresponsible, I can change & become better. No matter the circumstances I faced, I can't make excuses for that. But if I was such a terrible person to deserve unemployment . I let God be the Judge. The interview happened yesterday.

I'm back to the unemployment table guys. My advice to every young hustler out there is to do their best on any job they find themselves no matter the circumstances. But my prayer is for our pasts not to deny us our future bread. We go make am last last.

AGManuel:
A former course mate of mine was asked by his Aunt to photocopy his credentials from O level to A level with Age Cert and State of Origin including Primary school Cert. We traveled to Abuja together for him to submit. If you have any one, start calling your sources now. They are resuming NSCDC training soon. Replacement is Ongoing. You don't need to believe though. Just for those who have ears.

People have gone for Test and Interview for the replacement. Some went for interview yesterday..If you know you know . No list is coming out for Civil Defence. We waiting for call for documentation now so as to join up with training which is already on going.

Don't call your sources o.. Keep doubting, arguing and waiting for list.

A former course mate of mine was asked by his Aunt to photocopy his credentials from O level to A level with Age Cert and State of Origin including Primary school Cert. We traveled to Abuja together for him to submit. If you have any one, start calling your sources now. They are resuming NSCDC training soon. Replacement is Ongoing. You don't need to believe though. Just for those who have ears.

I studied History and International Studies in school but I'm an IT specialist. I'm into digital marketing, SEO and graphics. With good work experience, the CV I uploaded says that all and I have a computer Certificate to show for it. Can I be considered in the Computer � / ICT section? with my Degree not being in computer science or related?

Please for graduates of history and international studies which job function can we apply for? Thanks.

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