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Williamso:
I do not have the time to thoroughly critique your post, so I'll just cherry pick a few things.

In your first point, what Professional certification might one acquire for web development? I'm really curious about this.

Secondly:


I agree with this, but I'll even take it a step further: Employers focus on those with skills neither degrees nor certifications.

The problem here is that people really don't know the purpose of a University and why they are there or studying what they are studying (due in small parts to posts like this). And then people come out of the university as empty as they got in (I'm also a victim of this).
As an example, you seem to be into web development so I'm sure you know about major frameworks, etc. The engineering of these frameworks requires a high level understanding of data structures and algorithms which every Computer Science program teaches. I haven't heard of any "professional certification" where you learn algorithms and its knowledge is priceless.

In summary, you can't say Certification is better than degree; it's not the degree's fault that most of the people who possess it don't even know why they did.

I have 2 degrees, 0 certifications and 0 regrets

One bottle for you.

For big software firms (Google, Microsoft et al) certifications are bad, so bad a Google engineer once wrote if you have certifications on your CV, they'll laugh at you.

Knowledge matters and can you compare knowledge between someone who spent 4 years studying and someone who spent 3 months?

salford1:
As an immigrant without Canadian education or work experience, there is really no manual available for securing an awesome job here. Apply to multiple jobs you qualify for (sometimes, it is a game of numbers and luck), attend all bridging program if possible, network aggressively and pray for the best.

I would also say don't disqualify yourself from a job. If you see a job in your field , apply for it, it's the job of the hiring manager to pick those who are qualified not you.

If you want to work in government, now is the time to in your applications, the new budget year starts in April so departments would start filling vacancies.

Also note the government's recruitment can take time.

PS: this is for non regulated fields please.

Fusion23:
Yes o o o o o my Ottawa people , lets meet up..a buffet or something in downtown..
Spring is close by...

but I dont stay in Ottawa any longer sha.

You are invited.

For those in Ottawa, how are we meeting this Easter?

The President and VP already declared their assets last year.

nairavsdollars:
Obasanjo’s daughter. She gave Goodluck Jonathan hell when Chibok girls were abducted, daily frequenting media houses demanding for the girls release.

Why is she silent now when Dapchi girls were kidnapped under Buhari the saviour she campaigned for in 2015? Abi she don tire?

She has chosen her struggle, what's yours?

xynerise:
750k a month is your own definition of a decent life?

Bruv..... That is the good thing about Nigerians..you can see a very happy family living on 80k per month

That's my "you are cool in Nigeria you don't have to leave amount".


I was happy in Nigeria and I left not for economic reasons but I don't regret leaving.

I sure do miss the "craziness" but I'll rather raise my kids outside Nigeria than in Nigeria.

xynerise:
It depends on your definition of a decent life

That's true.

As someone who has seen both sides of the grass, if you are not well connected in Nigeria and are not earning above 750k a month, my advice would be if you get the opportunity to leave legally, do it.

Leave to a good country not Malaysia or Indonesia and the likes.

xynerise:
Afford what?

A decent life.

xynerise:
The reality is Nigeria cannot be compared to America or Europe but most money some rich people spend over there was acquired here in Nigeria.

Aside from oil workers / multinational staff and a few legit business men, how many Nigerians can afford it?

eedreez505:
Wow! Good to know. Guess our have a family there already. I took nearly 2 years though.

Yeah sort off, plus I had left Nigeria to school then came back to Nigeria to work, then left again so I was prepared.

nextstep:
The simple truth is this: yes, Nigeria is tough - hellish some would say - but there are many people here living very good lives here, actually LIVING. When I see people come home from Western countries, it's like they are not alive. They may be comfortable, but they are in the same cycle of work, tax, debt, work, tax, debt with little chance to really LIVE. They may come and do shakara during Christmas, but at the end of the day, it's money they will spend the next 1 year paying off, with interest.

There are some who manage to break the cycle, perhaps investing back home or building a house, but from my understanding it's quite a soul-less and isolating existence.

Those who go abroad usually have gathered nearly 2million Naira for ticket, visa, living expenses. Just to go and drive taxi or be a nurse? That same 2million has launched many people out of poverty in this "sh1thole". Material wealth and comfort does not mean you're LIVING... I would like to be able to visit there frequently like some people I know, but not really reside.

I just wish we would see the incredible opportunities that foreigners are coming to find here...

What's the cycle in Nigeria?
Work, tax, supply your own water, electricity, bad roads, poor health e.t.c?
There's no comparison between Nigeria and a developed country for someone who migrated legally.

What do you mean by "living"?

xynerise:
Damn! I have a phobia for long articles


Well, just looking at the title, I can tell what the story is all about..

I keep telling my friends that abroad is where I will spend the money I make in Nigeria..You can make money in Nigeria because there are so many problems to solve over here. Problem solvers are RICH people

I used to think like this before till I left Nigeria.

The difference is clearer than 7up.

For starters, no noise pollution.

eedreez505:
Even with your legal papers, it takes years to balance on your feet. And that's the point of the story, if you get it.

It took me months (less than 6).

safarigirl:
They are suffering, they are suffering, but if you tell them to return home, they will act like you wished death upon them

I cannot take them seriously until they start craving to come home. Because bad as e be in the abroad, it cannot be worse than how it is here

People who migrated legally usually don't have a problem. It's those who don't have papers that struggle.

When I first left Nigeria, I used to pay everything up front but now I know better. Why pay $800 up front when I can pay $50 a month and use the money for others things?.

rabzy:
why do civil servants in Nigeria dont work on sunday? they do in Israel and other numerous countries. you can remain sad on your behalf

Civil servants in Nigeria don't work on Sundays because I won't allow them.

BlackManta:
The exam is clashing.

The most rational thing to do is change the time table.

Muslims are not saying that christians should not take exam...NO.

Dont misinterpret the message.

They are only saying that the time for exam clashes with their Jummat prayer, therefore it should be changed....SIMPLE.

There is no way exam time will be different in North and South.
To avoid malpractice, exam should be taken at the same time nationwide.

The exam time is affecting muslims and rational conclusion is to change the time.

Both christians and Muslims take their exam and muslims dont miss their Jummat.

It's a win win situation.

Everybody goes home happy.

SIMPLE.

I dont see how changing exam time to accomodate muslims will affect christians.

They just need to change the time.

At the end of the day.

Everybody will still take the exam.

Problem sloved.

WIN WIN

I dont know why people are arguing over this.

You are assuming everyone is either a Christian or a Muslim.

I am saying when it comes to National issues, religion should not be a deciding factor.

maasoap:
So, that's the best way to justify their action? That's why we say many of you are hypocrites.

Call me whatever you want, the fact is Muslims can't and shouldn't infringe on the rights of others.

You guys have a right to attend jumat on Fridays, others have a right to do exams on Friday. If there's a clash, everyone gets to pick the most important one.

rabzy:
what makes sunday so special that Waec staff cant work on that day.

Civil servants don't work on Sundays except for essential services, it's sad I have to explain it to you.

BlackManta:
The reason why Sunday is a work free day is because Nigeria was colonized by Britian who were mostly christians.
We adopted many things from them including their work free day.

There are core muslim countries that use friday as work-free day.

If a core-muslim country had colonised Nigeria, friday would have been our work-free day.

But we were colonised by the christian british and we adopted their way of life.

Dont let that get into your head.

Muslims are not asking for a work-free Friday, they are only asking for 2-3 hours to respect their religious belief.

Your christians enjoy the privilege of a work-free Sunday but you dont want Muslims to respect their 2-3 hours of Jummat.

Think about it...

I'm not a muslim.
I'm a rational atheist who thinks peaceful co-existence should be promoted in the society.

Muslims should be allowed to enjoy their 2-3 hours of Jummat.

Nobody has said Muslims shouldn't enjoy their 2 hours of jumat. What I'm saying is don't use your religion to affect others.

Religion is a private affair and should not come into play in national discussions.

Muslims have the right to attend jumat on Friday, but they don't have the right to stop others from doing exams when they want to.

maasoap:
You can say that when WAEC fixes Sunday mornings for exams, then I will believe you're not an hypocrite.

It's doesn't matter if I say WAEC should fix Saturday mornings for exams or not, the question you should ask is if WAEC (staff) work on Sunday or not.

We cannot put religion ahead of National issues.

LibertyRep:
Government-owned secondary schools in Nigeria close schools by 1 pm or thereabout on Fridays to allow Muslims observe Jummat service. Same thing for offices and parastatals.

It shouldn't be too much for WAEC to just leave the hours of 1-3pm on Fridays for Muslims to observe Jummat.

In a sane society devoid of mutual suspicion, non-muslims should even be at the forefront of the agitation for the exclusion of examination during the Jummat period.

There's no sane society with religious nut jobs.
WAEC is not a religious body and should not take region into consideration when setting time table.

Anybody who wants to go for jumat should go, those who want to go exams should do so.

It's not compulsory to write WAEC. Any student who chooses jumat can register at the next available opportunity.

three:
This guy sure knows his audience....

Keeps playing to the gallery

But many refuse to read so he makes sense to them.

Many refuse to let go of prejudice so he makes sense to them.

Many refuse to let go of tribal sentiments so he makes sense to them.

The 25k teachers you sacked and the ones you recruited that you claim had people seat exams in their stead, how has this positively affected the lives of the students?

http://www.pulse.ng/communities/student/primary-school-pupils-protest-sack-of-21-780-teachers-video-id7568443.html

Do you understand the work of teachers in the lives of their pupils?

balmofgilead:
I can see you dont have anything to say.goodbye

There's nothing to say.

balmofgilead:
Why wont you people let us 'slaves' be?why do you people care about us so much eh.leave us to be decieved ahn ahnn!

Because folks like you are ruining our country.

Lucious477:
Thanks for your prompt response.

If I may ask, can a Temporal Nigerian Licence (3 months validity) be considered invalid, even if the owner has fully satisfied all requirements needed by the authority and his/her information registered in the database of FRSC?

The temporal licence is invalid.

Lucious477:
Landed seniors help I need your guidance! Thanks

No you need a VALID Nigerian license.

balogunsam:
Apologies for bothering, do you mean 46kg for me amd 46kg for my wife making 96kg allowance for both us.

Yes.

JESUSisable:
CONGRATS on your smooth landing. This is so insightful, thanks for sharing.

Pls are the 2bags allowed per adult? For example, if am travelling with my spouse, are we allowed to have 2 bags each making a total of 4 bags for our family of 4?

Yes, it's two bags per person.

So this is the kind of advice he was giving GEJ?

Mophasa:
Most people no get sense, I have known him over a month without asking for anything, I cud av asked anyone

There are people I've know for greater than 10 years and I cannot ask them for anything.

What's your relationship with the man? Helping him reconnect with his daughter doesn't make you his friend.

I believe you have an "entitlement" mentality that's why you think not asking him for anything in a month is an achievement.

HarryDuce:
This is a flawed logic.

The area of land is not big, it's not like they are filling the whole of Lagos.