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doyexy: Yay!!! No b mistake 2day is my birthday,,Happy birthday to ME!!!!

Happy Birthday Dear, my BB is bad. I dont have your number anymore, I would have called. *kisses*

sholayade: My fellow NL pls I rili nid to knw d max age 4grad trainee in GtBank.

28 years old, age next birthday

I have discovered that most people are not happy at their work place, and the truth is that you cannot be 100% satisfied with your work and its environment. So, when I came across this article online, I decided to share it on this forum, I believe it will be of immense help. Enjoy!

1. Don't compare yourself to others.

Everybody, and I mean everybody, starts out in a different place and is headed on their own journey. You have NO idea where someone else's journey might lead them, so drawing comparisons is a complete waste of time.

2. Never obsess over things you cannot control.

While it's often important to know about other things--like the economy, the markets that you sell to, the actions that others might take, your focus should remain on what you actually control, which is 1) your own thoughts and 2) your own actions.

3. Know and keep your personal limits and boundaries.

While your job might sometimes seem like the most important thing in your world, you're killing a part of yourself if you let work situations push you into places that violate your privacy and your integrity.

4. Don't over commit yourself or your team.

It's great to be enthusiastic and willing to go the "extra mile," but making promises that you (or your team) can't reasonably keep is simply a way to create failure and disappointment.

5. Remember you get the same amount of time every day as everyone else.

You may feel you're short on time and that you need more of it, but the simple truth is that when the day started, you got your fair share: 24 hours. Nobody got any more than you did, so stop complaining.

6. Don't take yourself so seriously; nobody else does.

The ability to laugh at your foibles not only makes you happier as a person, it makes you more powerful, more influential and more attractive to others. If you can't laugh at yourself, everyone else will be laughing behind your back.

7. Daydream more rather than less.

The idea that daydreaming and working are mutually exclusive belongs back in the 20th century. It's when you let your thoughts wander that you're more likely to have the insights that will make you both unique and more competitive.

8. Don't bother with hate; it's not worth the effort.

Hate is an emotional parasite that eats away at your energy and health. If something is wrong with the world and you can change it, take action. If you can't take action, you're better off to forgive and forget.

9. Make peace with your past lest it create your future.

Focusing on past mistakes or wrongs inflicted on you is exactly like driving a car while looking in the rear view mirror. You'll keep heading in the same direction until you collide with something solid.

10. Don't try to "win" every argument.

Some battles aren't worth fighting, and many people are easier to handle when they think they've won the argument. What's important isn't "winning," but what you, and the other people involved, plan to do next.

11. Remember that nobody is in charge of your happiness except you.

While some work environments are inherently difficult, if you're consistently miserable it's your fault. You owe it to yourself and your coworkers to either find a job that makes you happy or make the best of the job you've got.

12. Smile and laugh more frequently.

Contrary to popular belief, smiling and laughter are not the RESULT of being happy; they're part of a cycle that both creates and reinforces happiness. Find reasons to smile. Never, ever suppress a laugh.

13. Don't waste precious energy on malice and gossip.

Before you tell a story about anybody else, or listen to such a story, ask yourself four questions: 1) Is it true? 2) Is it kind? 3) Is it necessary? and 4) Would I want somebody telling a similar story about me?

14. Don't worry what others think about you; it's none of your business.

You can't mind read and you don't have everyone else wired into a lie detector. Truly, you really have NO IDEA what anyone is REALLY thinking about you. It's a total waste of time and energy to try.

15. Remember that however bad (or good) a situation is, it will inevitably change.

The nature of the physical universe is change. Nothing remains the same; everything is, as the gurus say, transitory. Whether you're celebrating or mourning or something in between, this, too, will pass.

16. Trash everything in your work area that isn't useful or beautiful.

Think about it: you're going to spend about a third of your waking adult life at work. Why would you want to fill your work environment--and that part of your life--with objects that are useless and ugly?

17. Believe that the best is yet to come, no matter what.

When my grandmother was widowed in her 70s, she went back to college, traveled across Europe in youth hostels, and learned Japanese painting, among many other activities. The last thing she told me was: "You know, Geoffers, life begins at 90."

culled from: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/17-Ways-Be-Happier-Work-2642255.S.220154918?view=&gid=2642255&type=member&item=220154918&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cn

Its 2 months today that I did documentation. Dec 14/Jan 7 peeps...na we get patience pass, dont worry, we will soon have goodluck in Jesus name. Amen

Temi 23: Good day Nairalanders,
I will love to share my experience with Nigeria Bus;why is it that some of the owner of these bus don't know how to service their machine. For example if you board a bus going to any state in nigeria, until the passenger filled up and the bus start to move that's when the driver will know that he doesn't have petrol,he has not pump is tyre and βε̲̣ wasting the passengers time. Does Nigeria Bus really worth it? If you put on white cloth and you enter into any one of them before u get to your destination the white would have turned to black especially dry season oh gush can't imagine.

Pls feel free to share your experience

Crazy experience so far!!!

feranchek78: There's a vacant room out of 3 rooms in a 3bd flat located @
akoka off community road, yaba. Two of the rooms are already occupied. A female occupant is needed ASAP. Price: N150k per annum (non negotiable).
Pls respond if you are interested.
y're u interested only in female occupants?? I'm a dude and can pay 100k asap. deal??

The room has been taken, Thanks,

Godyke: ........... He travelled to Germany to study engineering at the Maximillan University, Munich, Germany, 1964, where he developed an interest in theatre.

He was married to Omiete and had six children, one of them being Dentist-turned pop artiste, Dr SID.


This is one part of the story am not happy about.

Imagine him excelling as a German trained Engineer and imparting same experience on thousand of Nigerian youths.

This will would have gone a long way in solving part of our engineering challenges instead of theater art and acting.

How does his acting career affected us personally?

Same goes for his son Dr Sid..............a Dentist turn Hip Hop star. SMH

The dumbest post I have ever read on Nairaland...even the pro-garri comments are not as dumb as this. Everyone is not destined/called to be scientists or engineers. My dear, seems you are yet to activate your sixth sense. Kindly do so ASAP. Or maybe your brain needs to be re-formatted.

amacastel: What is d accesory of d house does it hav its own toliet pls tl me hw d accesory lok lik

One toilet, bathroom, n kitchen for d 3 rooms. Borehole, tap running in d house, tiled bathroom n toilet. D room is a standard one with wardrobe. The house is Well ventilated n spacious. Easy access to d road.

ceejay80s: Nobody is interested why should just a room be 150k? Alway ripping people off. 3 is a crowd

I'm disappointed at you. The total cost of renting d house is 450k including agreement and commission. My friend and I only need a 3rd person to occupy the 3rd room. Uhmmmmm. Na wa for you o.

There's a vacant room out of 3 rooms in a 3bd flat located @ akoka off community road, yaba. Two of the rooms are already occupied. A female occupant is needed ASAP. Price: N150k per annum (non negotiable).
Pls respond if you are interested.

Sean lenux: thank you. I thought as much.anyway is the regional MD

Maybe u should be expecting the miracle of getting a job without submitting CV. O lenu pa

serahsadeiyare: I wish u luck o!

Thanks o.

Pptyconcession: i got one at odunsi bariga.
not too decent environment
100k p.a

call...
07051590841
08024772756

I know odunsi a little. Pls can you say more on what you mean by "not too decent environment"?

idprincess: Simplyoge@yahoo.com

Thanks. I'm sending u a mail rightaway.

Its okay. Will u collect a year rent? How much is d total package? Pls give me ur contact.

Peeps,

Pls I'm in dire need of a neat pay n pack in room self contain in yaba/bariga/abule oja/onike axis.

Budget: 80k - 100k per year.

Pls respond if u have one.

Thanks

slimtee: Yeah, i read computer science... Just left the place... Was lucky they asked 'difference between LAN/WAN'
One or two questions caught me off balance tho but i know God's in control.

Getting off balance is part of the interview process, but you need to be tactical enough to pull yourself together on time.
Don't worry. Training school, here you come. I wish you God's best.

doyexy: His not our batch jor,his nov batch..

Ha, I for fear fear

slimtee: EVERYBODY IN D HOUSE, I JUST RECEIVED MY PANEL INTERVIEW INVITE MOMENTS AGO AND I'M SCHEDULED FOR 4:30pm.

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO CATCH UP.
PLZ HOW CAN I REQUEST FOR A RESCHEDULE?
MY CONTACT PERSON IS 'WALE WILLIAMS'
ANYBODY HAS HIS PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL?

PLZ HELP O... SEE ME THROUGH THIS PLEASE.

Please which batch is yours? Do you mean you were scheduled for 4:30pm today?

Pnikky: Morning guys, the test is today, is the use of calculator allowed. Replies pls..

No.

sirjoshua: Please can you help me out: I wish to know when postgraduate school starts lectures

Lectures have started

Dedauyn babe, congrats. Don't worry, u r there already

dedauyn: @Yinkkistic ur success is assured: I just got my 2nd interview invite 4 2mrw. God be praised!

Wow!!! Congrats dear. I wish you well

Many views, no response. I have gone for the test, and it was not difficult. Just few HR questions and elementary maths and English questions, 25 questions in all to be answered in 25 minutes.

I passed, awaiting interview.

Thanks all.

Dear peeps, I have been invited for aptitude test for the post of HR officer at CIPM office tomorrow. Please, has anyone received a call from them? Or has anyone written their test before? Any info will do please.

Thanks.

For those that will want to know how I applied, I submitted my CV at their recruitment portal on their website. www.cipmnigeria.org

Slyr0x: I love this most! Turning One's Hobby into a Career

I love sex, can I turn it into a career?

Yeye people

aribolseg: Dats a scary one ooooooo. Btw Is MIB nd closetoheart same person.

We are not the same person sir.

aribolseg: Wat did he say

Caleb said he was not sure of when we would be called for interview, but he is sure that it will be this year.

In my opinion, I think this is just a way of him telling us not to be too apprehensive and anxious. I believe we will hear from him in 2 weeks, or at most 2nd week in February, God willing.

aribolseg: Those dat went 4 d essay stuffs 2day, gist us ... how did it go Ehen I just realised I have no passport photo. Is it important?

it went well
After caleb checked our documents, we wrote essay and filled the personal data form. The atmosphere was not tense at all.

I concur with @aribolseg. @doyexy, be calm, try to see caleb tomorrow and explain to him. All will be well dear.

Good morning peeps, please what's the duration allowed for essay writing? Pls respond. Thanks

ayena: Pls. Who knows the directn from cms or obalende?

From cms/obalende to law school. Alight at law school. Take a bike to that address.