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Wrong section to create this thread. Take it to politics section. But is this news ![]() |
we963852:Lol. Thanks. *A bucket of guilt poured on me *Hopefully it will end soon. I'll try to rush things up a bit more. |
Ferdyboss:Uncle Ferdy, we'll venture in together ![]() You'll take the lead role, I'll be the supporting actress ![]() |
Audu didn’t prepare himself well for what he was about to face. He undoubtedly did his research about the company like all the articles on “tips for interviews” adviced. One thing those articles failed to teach him was the popular saying ‘You only have one chance to make a good first impression’. Well, in his case, one question actually not chance. For starters, his dressing didn’t pass the physical appearance test. It was too tacky and unpleasant to the eyes. For Mrs. Alabi thinking she had seen it all couldn’t hide the disappointment long enough. This is the first of its kind, totally disapproving. Actor Will Smith in the movie ‘Pursuit of Happyness’ didn’t look this dawdy even though he went straight for his interview from jail. This applicant she was sure wasn’t coming from prison. Let’s hope he’ll give Ol’ Will Smith a run for his money with his responses and win the heart of Mrs. Alabi in the process. From the embarrassment on her face mixed with shock, she forgot to offer him a seat. Her long stare at him in silence lingered for about 55 seconds but for Audu he felt it was the longest silence he had ever heard. It is the type English people will call deafening. Sweat beads instantly formed around his forehead while his tongue stiffened revealing his front set of teeth while nodding his head for no particular reason as if he was savouring every bit of the office in relish. Mrs. Alabi was still finding it hard to understand the reason for his awkward smile. Her patience was gradually seeping away. For goodness sake she is dealing with a graduate and not a pupil from primary school who is out on an excursion to her office. Had this meeting not been initiated from LinkedIn, she would have walked this young man out! But seeing that she was on a mission to couch a young graduate who she believed, it was only a matter of time before this young serial job hunter today, a budding CEO tomorrow will be showcased to the world. With that consolation, she conquered the urge to throw him out but resolved within her to be firm with him until her goal is achieved. “Hello Audu, I am Maria. I've been expecting you and I'm eager to teach you the rudiments of writing a winning CV, prepare you for job tests and interviews. Please have your seat.” She made a gesture with her right hand, her face straight, unsmiling. Audu, pulling the chair opposite Mrs. Alabi backwards and then sideways thereby creating a wide gap between the table and himself, he sat down and rubbed his palms together. Mrs. Alabi’s eyes had not shifted from the laptop screen where it appeared as though she was busy searching for something very crucial to the meeting. As she did that, Audu’s eyes darted to other fixtures in the office and wondering to himself if he’ll ever own a briefcase like the leather one his eyes has just on. “Yes Audu!” She called. He jolted. “Tell me about yourself, something about you that is not on your LinkedIn profile.” An opportunity to sell himself had presented itself. He opens his mouth to speak but for reasons unknown to neither of them, his pitch was very high. “Okay ma. Thank you ma. I am Audu as you know. I was born and bred in Minna. I am the first child of my parents. We are 7 in my family. My poor mother is widowed. She struggled to send me to the University of Nairaland where I bagged a bachelor’s degree. I came to search for a job in Lagos. Currently I live with my friend and we are managing ….” Mrs Alabi – wide eyed, looked at him obviously revealing her supposed concealed disappointment. Cutting in, she said ‘Alright Audu…’ Audu, mistaking her response for ‘go on’, fired on carelessly, telling her what wasn’t on his LinkedIn profile like she requested. “… I want you to please give me a job ma, I beg. Please help m…” “Enough! Enough! Enough!” Mrs. Alabi stopped him. “You are a graduate and not a beggar! You better stop this beggarly act before I send you out never to return! To get a job, you must first be sane. Jobs are not given out of pity! Not here, not anywhere else. Do you understand?” She asked to be sure he understood why she was irritated. “Now stand up. Walk out!” Audu was confused. He almost knelt down to beg again, this time gesticulating but just one look at her and he knew it was a bad idea. He'd been traditionally trained by his mum to prostrate when seeking for forgiveness but professionally that was a recipe for disaster. A major blunder! He got up slowly… “You’ll go out and dump your desperation outside, when you’re sure there’s no ounce of it left on you, you can then come back in here. I need to see a smart and confident graduate. Nothing less”. |
Kookny:Lol. African time no be here! . Them get mind jare. After such long delay, I didn't expect that the test would still hold that day but it did and it was not funny. You know how you feel you are ready for an exam and they serve you the questions, only for you to ask yourself this question - " Na my life be this? " Lol.The heat was generated from the fire of the test . Nothing much happened. The test ended as quickly as it started. In anycase, I'm jus applying in search of greener pastures niYea. The greener the grass, the.... (complete the sentence ) |
we963852: Whenever someone enters this thread and drops a comment, I feel guilty .It's power issue, no light. I have this series well played out in my head but to type it out is the challenge. It will be updated. Thanks for leaving a comment, I'm encouraged ![]() *modified* Updated! ![]() |
Kookny:I do. How's work going? Saw you missed that hot test, sorry about that. Did you do them a mail to complain? Is there any chance you will feel the heat we felt soon? Good morning and enjoy your day. |
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missbae:This sounds serious ![]() Thanks for the advice. Is it what you are into? You can chat me up in the section's chatroom by mentioning my moniker in full (amicable09) so we don't derail this thread. Thanks. |
we963852:Mmmh. I understand. Some lecturers themselves don't know anything else outside the academic environment and so will not do justice to the question of "what hope is there for us Maths graduates?". I'm glad ignorance is no more an excuse. We can research and get answers. I am a social science graduate by the way ![]() |
missbae:Lolz. Picture of you nearly in tears or I don't believe you ![]() We are here to encourage OP, you are thinking romance ehn kwa? You need small cup of tea ![]() What business do you propose we consider? I am very ready ![]() |
ceecee0703: ![]() Bhet.... I cannor leave him, they have used rope to tie my leg with his ![]() |
TheSlyone2:Lol. Uhm... I don't know what to make of this reply. Don't be mad at me. I'm like this because this is who I am. This is how my head works. I write the way I talk. That's why if I have a second moniker on this forum, I won't write any different from how I write now. Those used to my style of writing will know it's me at first glance. So no vex. Just bear with me ![]() |
joshua[quote author=joshuakdboy:Oh well, I find it amusing myself when I see such threads. First year first semester we were given the definition of our course and how it relates to the other courses in the faculty. Then we were able to see the relevance of the course to the society/state. I wonder how anyone will finish studying a course for years and still graduate with doubts. It's hard to understand. But still those threads abound. joshuakdboy:Interesting! Exactly my thoughts! Nice study. Great job! I don't mind glancing through the author's copy at all. Where was the study carried out? South Africa ![]() |
TheSlyone2:I'm sorry I lost sight of the sarcasm and only saw the present mocking underlay Seeing that you just prophesied, I say Amen! Thanks for the prophecy . I apologize for the misunderstanding. ![]() Accept my most sincere apologies. |
Naijasinglegirl again! ![]() Anytime I see this moniker, all I see in my mind's eye is FICTION! ![]() Lol. I'm sorry but it's the stereotype and heaven knows I know that this is a good story I've just read .Congratulations to the friend who got the job - the narrator ![]() |
we963852:How please? What are we still calculating? Census? Polls? Numbering of houses? What? I'll like to know. I've seen threads of people who finished studying some science courses in the University come here to ask what they can do with the knowledge? It's almost not practicable in real life. Relate mathematics to the world in general if you can. |
TheSlyone2:Young man, try not to paint me in a bad light. I don't know what it is you're up to but I'll kindly ask that you stop spreading falsehood so as not to defame my character/person. Thanks. |
joshuakdboy:Lol. Please my haterz are watching . Don't give them a reason to laugh at me ![]() I'm not in da field but I'm curious all the same. What has math got to do with HIV/AIDS? Are you looking at the probability of the number of infected people by the year 2025 Or the ratio of males to females in this matter? |
So touching. You must be around 30 years of age now. Must really feel bad, I can tell. Why don't you take up a teaching job? Schools employ people of all ages. You can teach mathematics and further maths. Please just do something. Read, if that will make you happy. Keep reminding your contacts that you are still searching for a job. I've read stories here of people who were unemployed for five years and one day their story changed. One day yours will change too. Cheer up ![]() Nobody stays jobless for life. |
LastMumu:Lol. Keep on beating your chest, Tarzan! ![]() Truth is, rap music doesn't even make up to 20% of my entire music collection. But I love good rap. I love words. As long as the lyrics is clear enough and I can nod my head to it, then I'm hooked! You want me to sleep by this time ![]() Are you sure it's from your heart? ![]() You mean the opposite shey? I will be awake for you. You hear? ![]() |
LastMumu:I expected this response long long time ago ![]() Shebi once I told you to send me your playlists but up till now as I type, you haven't sent not one, not two, nothing. As long as our choice of music continues to differ, we cannot be compatible . Me and my rap music all the way! ![]() At this point, I hand you wholeheartedly over to Jaz ![]() |
kapable75:LOL. You never know me! Cunny man die, cunny man bury am ![]() |
joshuakdboy:Lol. Thanks too. I like you, you are honest ![]() If it were in 1824 before the era of change was introduced, I would have given you the 130k now without wasting time seeing that you have papers to publish. Papers that I will most likely read someday. I'm sorry that I'm cash strapped at this time.Best wishes as you draw out of the well of MMM. If you need someone to proofread your work between now and Saturday, I'll gladly volunteer .Take care. |
Oh my darling Kookny! ![]() Like the wind, you have swept me off my feet and now I'm blown away! ![]() I didn't see that rap early enough, forgive me. So you are this good with words and rhymes and you've not written me anything prior to this time . Feeling sad. You come to this room and form all professional with me abi? Anytime you want to enter the chatroom you put on your tie and suit , I don't want you wearing those shirts with collars anymore . Please come in with the bling bling and sunshades . I like you like that ![]() Now that I have seen this other side of you, I can declare you my CRUSH OF THE MONTH! ![]() Do well to write me another stuff. I love rap music ![]() Thrill me with those rhymes of yours ![]() Good morning dear. |
Mopolchi:Okay. |
joshuakdboy:Lol. ... here comes one of them ![]() By their defensive stance you shall know them ![]() I wish you all the best. I've got nothing personal against the participants as long as every man enters into it with clear eyes. I have more important things to use my brain for rather than doing a comparative analysis of countries where MMM worked and how it crashed. Enjoy your fat bank account ![]() |
Joygel:Hi Joy, good morning. I'm not supposed to be here but since I am and can offer help with answers, I'll do so. You can go with your clothes to camp, you won't be penalized. But you can't go in with forks, knives, iron, ring boiler and all those appliances. I suggest you first stop at either corper's lodge in the state you are posted or a fellowship family house like NCCF or NACC or WCF. They'll keep your luggage safe while you head to camp with a smaller bag for convenience' sake. I hope you find this helpful. Have a great camp experience. Happy camping! |
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, I don't want you wearing those shirts with collars anymore