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souljar:
@bolded, it doesn't reduce their chances but his lamentation on this platform makes it look like others here have a "better suffering". That can be annoying 'cos nobody likes to be seen in such impression, not even wealthy people.

Well to me the issue here is, anything one posts on this thread in particular is going to be scrutinized. Be it a move to let out, or a move for empathy, heck even the first person to affirm receipt of APL would be scrutinized. This isn't the first instance.

Since many people are unhappy with their conditions, the last thing I'd like to do here is either to go Mosgoon and rouse envy or go Eminemzy and rouse despisal; I'd expect negative reactions 'cos this is not a church.

So you've said it;
1. We don't have d connection to get him the job for empathy's sake,
2. We're not God to answer his prayer; but he's poured it on us. What can we do to help then?
While others encouraged him not to yield to depression, Ozoebuka (from the stance of the umemployed) has only raised another perspective that when it comes to deserving, he isn't the most meritable. That's in no way to stop him from aspiring. But one should not rely on empathy to fuel/drive aspirations.

To the essence of sentimentality in a prayer -which I think is a stray point in this discourse anyway- it's between God and the individual. One shouldn't tell another how to obtain results from God, at least not in public, on a faceless forum.

@bolded, you have answered my question there. Only unhappiness can breed such reaction. Thanks

Donrissy:
Mr. BenFlash, I see you love chess a lot. I love chess too and I'm from Imo like you too. Hopefully we get to relate on chess matters and other matters too.

I love how it stimulates you to think under pressure and hope to make the right decision especially under heavy time constraint. I hope to become even better.

I play almost everyday and looking at improving rapidly. Blitz is my favorite. Also an NNPC hopeful. Wish us the best.

I look forward to meeting you there by God's grace

Anyway I started the argument, so let me end it. Thanks for your contributions even though I wasn't convinced. All I could gather was people making comparisons and assumptions about what God wanted, which were totally uncalled for.

May God grant us all our NEEDS. Amen

Enrypech:
I only wish you understood my point before quoting me.

Please do well to read it again, this time carefully

I have read it again, the fact that his "just 50k" has prompted such response of comparison was uncalled for. Have we determined his responsibilities? What if those who don't have a job are still being fed by their parents and living far better than someone who is earning 50k? Oh you guys didn't think of that too?

Xzbit91:
No he didn't and no one said it's a crime to aspire to a better life.



I can't speak for everyone but I'm not pissed. I actually felt sorry for him when I read his OP. But ozoebuka has a point, [b]God is not swayed by emotional appea[/b]l. He knows what you need even before you ask. There's no point listing your suffering on a public forum that will only impress men.

BTW, I didn't like his post. I was only pointing out the likely reason people would like his post since you couldn't fathom it on your own.

First off, he told y'all his story not because it will get him the APL but because he needed to let out his pains. It is not like y'all can get him the APL if he convinces you with his story. So I don't understand this sense of entitlement to blast him because he was sentimental about it.

SmartestG:
More reason why the OP shouldn't have brought in sentiment while praying for favour.
Right now we are assuming God gives the job based on sentimental appeal because that's what the OP's comment indirectly projects.

Which still beckons the question, are you God or His assistant to decide what He wants or does not? Why would you judge a person based on your assumption?

Enrypech:
The post wasn't made in any bad taste. He may have not looked at it from your perspective.

Just like the guy you quoted explained. He replied that post from the point of view that his "just 50k" is way better than many people here

I also understand that his sentiments do not invalidate his prayers.


But this is a case of 6 and 9

His 50k is not enough for him hence his appeal. What if we should start comparing 'those who don't have a job but finished University' with 'those who didn't even go to school at all' and continue the endless comparison. How unfortunately low can we go before we stop? Please let the OP aspire in peace. He didn't compare his suffer with anyone's

joobseekar:
I believe, according to the OP, the yardstick is IF IT'S BASED ON SUFFERINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ALONE

You still didn't answer my question

souljar:
@Benflash, If you assume the 19 likes came from people who dont have a job, then you may agree he was just speaking their mind. Maybe you'd have preferred it coming from one of them?
And I quite agree with @MuhMubRaj's opinion philosophy.

If I should assume that the 19 people do not have a job hence the likes, please how has the OP's sentimental appeal to God reduced their chances of getting the job?


Their annoyance can only be justified if it can be clearly established that God has decided to give the NNPC job to the OP because of his sentimental appeal.

joobseekar:
Of course!

No shit!

A'ight



From my POV, I don't think the OP is made in bad taste. I believe the OP is letting the "just 50k" guy understand that, if it's about his "just 50k" or sufferings and responsibilities alone, he might not even make the list, as God might rate him lower compared to others.

Who are you to say what God might or might not do? That is where I fault your submission.

The truth is when we want to rubbish someone's request, we tend to compare it with something worse off.

I want to be like Dangote, there will always be someone to term you an ingrate for not appreciating that you are better off than someone who hawks pure water on the street.

I want to be a Harvard graduate, some persons will certainly blast you for thinking that far ahead of yourself when we have people who couldn't make it into the Nigerian universities.

Nonetheless, never stop aspiring to be greater, there will always be poor or less fortunate people. Even if you decide to give up your aspirations, to become like the less fortunate people, people will still behave like people. So please live your life to the fullest.

joobseekar:
1. That he has a 50k job makes the OP believes that, he's not the worst. Some people are actually earning way lesser, while some others are earning nothing at all, and they will even pray for that "just 50k" job, if in the end they don't get this NNPC job

I guess it is the "just 50k" that "angered" the OP. Yes he might not be getting that 50k as at when due or the 50k is small, but the "just 50k" is still a hope to cling on to, unlike some others that are jobless.

2. There are some people that borrowed money as transport to the interview, these people might be worse than the "just 50k" guy

3. There are some "indigent" guys during interviews. These people are obviously worse than the "just 50k" guy. At least, for the interviewers to know from the appearance alone, says it all.

4. Majority of us here, save "I'm earning twice as much what NNPC is offering" and people from wealthy family, are all struggling, in fact most GTs are jobless, and if they should start telling the "just 50k" guy their own stories, he will probably praise God for his own case.

5. Therefore, majority of people that "like" the OP post, did so, because they believed that, the OP's case is not the worst, and if it will be based/ranked on who is suffering most, he might find himself outside of the rumoured 1300 interviewees they want to employ.

Thanks for your response, kindly refer to my response to Xzibit91

Xzbit91:
The point of the post is getting the APL is not by "who suffer pass". There are candidates who have no job at all or pay to look forward to and if it were based on that he'd not come close. Regardless, we should all pray without having to appeal to emotions.

Thanks for your response. I dare to ask:

1. Did he at any point compare his suffering with that of any other person? (Hence, the use of the phrase " suffer pass" which I believe was concocted in the mind of @ozoebuka). Is it a crime to aspire for a better life?

2. Why are y'all pissed that he is appealing to emotions, are you God? The last I recall, God does not discriminate against emotional requests. Why don't y'all leave the decision to Him rather than blasting the guy for attaching sentiments.

I await your feedback, thanks

MuhMubRaj:
I am entitled to my opinion. you are entitled to your opinion on my opinion. no hard feelings, no nay sayings. Shikena

@bolded, I fault that submission. As long as your opinion stemmed from my opinion, it waves off the immunity of 'entitlement' especially if it comes in form of a verbal attack; otherwise cyber bullying wouldn't be considered a crime in saner climes. However, one can choose to ignore.

stevie55:
It still beats my imagination but I let it pass. Anyway I was taught to say nothing whenever I have nothing good to say.

I share in your thoughts too, however my inner drive to learn, unlearn and relearn is poking me to probe further to understand the mindset behind the likes. In chess, there are certain tactics you may never see with your mind's eye except someone shows it to you.

ozoebuka1:
this one has a job that pays him 50k yet he calls it "just 50k" and he feels like the worst person on earth.

For your mind na you suffer pass for this thread, SMH. If this job is given by who's suffered/suffering most, do you think you will get it? "I'm not talking for myself though"

Pray for God's mercy without attaching sentiments to it, thank you.

19 likes wow...

For those who liked the comment, please I crave your indulgence, forgive my inability to understand the "intelligent" comment, perhaps you can explain better how this comment is worth these many likes. I'd appreciate an intelligent feedback so that I can understand it from a different perspective. Thanks

joobseekar:
Well, there's no interesting theory at the moment, though AB theory still "stands".

All the " sauces" for this week have been put to bed by the resurrection of "Lazarus", even " Wednesday theory" no longer holds.

At the moment, it seems the payment is made by interview dates, (while some people are propagating "weeding theory" ) but the " Tfare" question is, why are they even picking the dates at random, instead of starting from ascending order or descending order of interview dates?

But one thing seems to be obvious to me though, all dates and states have been paid, we just don't have the wave of some dates or states on nairaland yet. Why? I do not know.



However, if someone can actually peruse this thread starting from July 16, while noting the information of those that claimed to have been paid till this moment, we can have a vital hint, to what's happening.

@bolded, substantiates my position

joobseekar:
Obviously you misconstrued that my particular comment. I'm not in anyway striking fear into anybody, I'm letting the guy I quoted know that, the premise in which he built his argument was wrong.

Saying those guys had "great interview" is not a guarantee of getting APL, after all, he doesn't know how great were the interviews of others involved.

Also, there are "non alertees" who probably didn't have "great interviews", they might not come out to say it, but it's what it's.

Refer to your previous comment before that where you stated in clear terms "... though ABT still "stands"" from the position of a non-alertee

mvem:
be sincere ....what did he say that is not fact or wrong

Sometimes too much emphasis on facts that will negatively affect some people is no longer about stating the obvious but leaning towards cynicism.

We all know that not everyone will get the APL but please pray tell how singing about it is helping anyone.

Let me explain the basic psychology behind it, this is not just against the ABT proponents like him but also against the 1% theory proponents too. They are all apprehensive of the outcome of the recruitment exercise just like everyone else but the issue with them is that they don't know how to keep their fears to themselves hence their inclination to come up with "negative" theories that will strike fear into those who are on a different ship and try every means to shove it down their rival's throat. This gives them that cynical sense of satisfaction that the other party is worse off than they are. It is usually easier when they have others who support them in their bid to bully and intimidate the other party.

I regard it as the typical "my daddy's car will be better than your daddy's car" argument between two kids whose daddies don't even know if they'll buy a car in their life time.

Las las, na APL go end the quarrel.

blackpanda:
I have it on probably good authority that if u have been paid pls forget apl. As they eliminate u from the race, they pay u. If u haven't been paid pls join hands let's rejoice together!


Don't quote me o. Barka de sallah

Your authority that still can't tell you when you will get your APL, issorait. I rejoice with you.

joobseekar:
That's is the problem, we don't want to face reality.

Even if we all had " great interview ", they can't employ everybody.

Oga prophet of doom, we have heard nah, why are you hell bent on convincing us? Stop trying too hard to spread your personal fear, it is not a communicable disease.

chiboyo:
I know someone from Imo state that has been paid!

I am from Imo, CBT- Lagos, I have been paid

bobowaja:
Oga Ben.... When u turn detective na
It seems u will take up a new post at the local men council now.

Good morning to you

Baba, no vex jare, antispam bot no gree me reply you since morning. Trust you are good? This thread can bring out the hidden detective skill in anyone as it is beginning to attract all sorts of burnt dodo. Even those who didn't apply for the job want to be relevant. It is tiresome.

Easymoneysniper:
Hello Nairalanders, I am new here and I recently stumbled on this thread through searching Twitter and I heard about the various conspiracy theories and they were really cracking me up. I am here to bring new sauce. I recently graduated from the UK (Masters) and came to Nigeria February this year and one the first things I did was to apply for the NNPC (GT). I got an invitation to come for the cbt exam which I did at Ikorodu. God willing I got an interview date for 1.30pm on 6th of June. The interview went well and one of the interviewers was really astonished by one of projects I had completed previously and said he would love to hear more about it. I was happy to share my knowledge with him. I was able to remember his name and tracked him through LinkedIn and Facebook. We spoke and he was pretty confident I was going to get called (By God's grace). I got an alert on the 16th from farouk freedom (20k).. Coming across this thread I went back to speak to my interviewier concerning the various theories and he clearly stated everybody would get paid either you are successful or not. You can request any evidence you want, but I can't disclose his name. Have a nice day guys.. Also Letters would come very soon. He didn't state any specific date.

Wait, did he just say Farouk Freedom? Lol. Some ppl sha, smh

yuno01:
People were interviewed on that day...

Don't be too quick to jump into the fire to debunk people's comments. Calm down and read his comment again, sloooooowwwwly this time.

olaidefat:
No interview was conducted on the 6th of June.

Lol, the guy clearly told them it is a new "sauce" nah.

Onunu:
No surprise. I learnt some people have been resuming at the towers since last week. I was reluctant to share because of naysayers and others that insult freely.

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tejiri4:
They have scam her, only one person cannot be alerted.

...but how can she be scammed and still come to social media to announce it. She is either telling the truth or just too stup*d to realise she has been scammed. I cringe at the thought of it being the latter for a graduate.

Dbowline:
Stop worrying yourself.....Nobody will take first position for finding a reason for non-payment of TF. Research on more important things, trust me. You will enjoy with less worry.

Discussing how the state of the economy may affect the coy you applied to work for is not important to you right? Some of you are so fixated on this word 'TF' that you feel the need to just spew anything that comes to your mind. Please look beyond the TF and discuss the bigger picture, those intelligent enough to understand and share their opinion, have done so.

@bolded, that was a careless statement based on a wrong assumption. Why would a person who has been paid be worried about nonpayment of TF? Please be guided.

olasunky15:
That WWE pix made history as the shortest elimination in a royal rumble match.


Santino was like: I wasn't ready. Kane was mad that night

Maybe we should discuss this then since discussing TF is a waste of energy to you

olasunky15:
Oga Ben.
Drop it.

You letting this TF of a thing getting too much of your energy.

We re talking about NNPC here bro.

Uhm! I don't understand you, is my few comments on TF hurting you?

For someone who decided to start discussing WWE on the same NNPC thread, I think you are just trying to upset me.