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Career / At 30, Should I Further My Education? by DolbyDigital: 5:23pm On Apr 16 |
I completed my HND in 2020 when I was still 26. I initially planned to take like a year break and get a job but it has not been easy. I got a job but the pay is barely enough to pay my bills not to talk of education. To cut the story short sha, I am currently 30. I am starting a family soon, so I need to increase my earning potential. I believe I am good at what I do but my credentials has also been like a brick wall so I am thinking of furthering my education. I have seen others got lucky so I want to try mine. I want to convert my HND to BSc, also try to get a professional certification then eventually get a Post-graduate degree but I am afraid all these might take like 5 to 6 years to accomplish. I am just concerned if it is not too late for a 36 years old man to start hunting for high pay jobs esspecially when age discrimination is a thing. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 8:28pm On Feb 17 |
mctfopt: 12v system. mctfopt: It was wired in parallel but when I moved to a new apartment, I tried to wire it in series if there's going to be any changes. I didn't notice any significant difference. mctfopt: I'll follow up with pictures of my MPPT display later |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 7:58pm On Feb 17 |
Hello guys. Please help me out. (I am willing to pay consultation fee) My MPPT ratings is this: Max Current: 40a PV input power 12volt system: 12v 540 watt 24volt system: 24v 1080 watt 36volt system: 36v 1620 watt 48volt system: 48volt 2160 watt. I want to use charge my double 12volt 200ah batteries. To follow the specification, I arranged with a someone to help me get a 600 watt solar panel. Because 600watt solar panel won't come in 12 volts. I paid for four 12v 150watt panel. When the panel was delivered, it was a double 24v 300 watt panel. I insisted on returning it but the seller was aggressively convincing that the specs won't matter. 24 volt will still work and all that.. blah blah blah but I gave in sha. Since I have connected it, I feel like the charging is not working to its maximum. The charge controller specifications is 24v 1080 watt but I am using 600. Maybe that is why it is not working to the maximum. So far, the highest I get is 240watt an hour when the sun is at its brightest. I don't know what to do. I don't know if I should sell the panel and but another set of four 12v 180/150 watt and sell this one. Or I should buy another inverter which is 24volt and wire my battery in series. Or I should buy another MPPT charge controller? Please help out. |
TV/Movies / Re: What I Think After Watching "A Tribe Called Judah" by DolbyDigital: 7:24pm On Jan 21 |
Karleb:And sometimes, to update your vocabulary |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 12:55pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
isangjohnson:I mean, how many solar panel will be okay? And does it have to be 12 volt? |
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by DolbyDigital: 12:20pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
First time car owner. Honda EOD 2003. Any advice please. Tell me what I need to know. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 12:07pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 10:35am On Nov 05, 2023 |
Hello guys, my grovolt MPPT solar charge controller has a Ethernet port. How do I use it? How do I monitor it with my computer?;No such thing is mentioned in the manual. |
Education / Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by DolbyDigital: 10:16am On Oct 27, 2023 |
Babysho: Mehn, I thought I am the only one the bolded applies to. All is well sha. 1 Like |
Education / Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by DolbyDigital: 12:13am On Oct 27, 2023 |
Andrenalin:"It's like a crash course".. š Hole your mouth right there... |
Education / Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by DolbyDigital: 11:21pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Went at JAMB 4 times, scores swinging from 180 to 230, but Unilorin never gave me a shot. It's one of those tough times in life. Watching peers with lesser skills make it while I was home felt like losing. I took a different path, joined Kwara Poly, and graduated with distinction. Tried direct entry into Unilorin, but they slammed the door in my face AGAIN. Even friends with Upper Credit got through. I was in a cafe, seeing parents pulling strings for their kids' post-JAMB, and it hit me ā it's about WHO you know, not WHAT you know. I didn't have connections. My folks don't play politics, or lick people's asses and I got that from them. I aced my HND with Upper Credit. I joined where I did my NYSC training, got hired right away. I've got skills I'm confident of. But when I seek better opportunities, even with my certs, it feels like I've wasted life. I'm starting to feel like a charity case at work. Lose this job, and I doubt I'd find the same pay. They're all about that BSc. I feel like a charity case, and it stings. HND isn't always about not meeting entry requirements. You might not get it if you're not an HND holder. Nobody wants to be treated like a second-class citizen. The discrimination is real, and it's a mental battle. 4 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 5:22pm On Oct 24, 2023 |
I have a 12 volt battery. Should I buy a solar panel of 12 volt or 24 volt for charging. (Watt are the same and my solar controller support both) I am thinking of choosing 12 volt but what do I have to lose or gain if I am chose 24 volt? Thanks. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 8:43am On Oct 21, 2023 |
mctfopt: Thanks a lot. I just want to know coz 2kw is its best so far, like twice or thrice since about 6 months of use. Most days, it is usually 0.6, 0.8, 1 or 1.2.. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DolbyDigital: 7:27pm On Oct 20, 2023 |
Hello everyone. My MPPT solar controller screen shows the electricity generated during the day. I have someone install a double 300watt panel i.e 600 watt but the electricity generated on average days is 1,500watt. The maximum I have get so far is 2,000 watt even on a very sunny day. Is this normal? |
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by DolbyDigital: 5:57pm On Oct 14, 2023 |
Onyeka90210:Can you help with the picture of the scanner? |
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by DolbyDigital: 2:53pm On Oct 08, 2023 |
Itsrm:I don't mind spending a few bucks every year or even twice in a year. I googled the cost of OEM, over 100$ for one piece, that's over 100k, two will be over 200k. The cost is kinda give me chills.. but that's because I don't know how effective it will be. 2 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by DolbyDigital: 2:50pm On Oct 08, 2023 |
Onyeka90210:Thanks boss. I spent the whole night reading lots of articles especially the ball joint. The thing is, people have two opinion of it, I guess I'll have to try it, if it give problem, I'll park and sell immediately. I pride myself to be someone that is serious on maintenance. Not just cars. I am the type that can't look away when my generator is making noise. I'll rather off it and not use it for days till I fix it. The person that sold it to me told me thar only the transmission needs attention and my mechanic confirmed it. My mechanic also gave me two options, to fix it or to buy a new one. I opt to buy a new one even though it goes for me 250k. That's just me, I always consider buying something over repairing it given the option. The mechanic sha tell me not to worry, he said he will check it every 3 months.. as long when I come for routine service. |
Car Talk / Re: Another Day Another Honda Leg Issue by DolbyDigital: 2:19pm On Oct 08, 2023 |
adanny01:But how much is this ball joint and where can we get it? |
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by DolbyDigital: 9:58pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
Hello people. I have just bought an Honda Accord 2003. It's my first car. After getting it, people are saying lots of things about the tires pulling off. I am seeing lots of negative review and some positive reviews as well, but not enough to have peace of mind. I am scared and filled of regret. I haven't even started driving it yet.. just did some solo with it. |
Education / Re: FACT CHECK: Did Mmesoma Ejikeme Actually Presented A Fake Result? by DolbyDigital: 10:56am On Jul 05, 2023 |
Our generation, 25 upward should tread carefully when making comments on happenings associated with young people these days. The way they see thing is entirely different from our. Our judgement and experience might not always work with theirs. You don't know what these kids are capable of. Trust me. |
Health / Re: My Girlfriends Have Left Me Because I Have Erectile Dysfunction by DolbyDigital: 3:29pm On Jun 27, 2023 |
row2ray: Exactly.. |
Health / Re: My Girlfriends Have Left Me Because I Have Erectile Dysfunction by DolbyDigital: 3:27pm On Jun 27, 2023 |
akojifred: Did you read my post or you just skim through it? I never claimed to be a professional and I stressed that I am not an expert. I also stressed that taking professional advice for specialist is the best option. Yes, I recommended supplements to support him on the advice he sought for but not without disclaimer. I told him to take it as an input rather than a solution. And my advice is based on my personal experience and journey toward curing my erectile dysfunction. And lastly, are you a professional? What do you do? Are you an xpert in this matter? Hence, how did you come up with the statement about anxiety and depression being 80% reason for erectile dysfunction? P.S Read similar input below. |
Celebrities / Re: Banky W Allegedly Cheats On Adesua Etomi, Impregnates Niyola (details) by DolbyDigital: 12:42am On Jun 25, 2023 |
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Health / Re: My Girlfriends Have Left Me Because I Have Erectile Dysfunction by DolbyDigital: 5:34pm On Jun 24, 2023 |
kyber: OP, don't mind people that are asking you to reduce your anxiety, and and do things that are way out of control. Majority of them just read what they say on the internet and trust me, most things we read on the internet are not from professionals and they know so little about it. It's usually from written by everyday person, given a topic and tasked to come up with a content with a short timeframe, then they do a little bit of research, read other bloggers work, take a little bit of this, and a little bit of that, then use their essay writing skill to echo the same thing. You should go to a professional or take advice from someone who overcame similar experience. This is just my opinion based on my experience, I am NOT an expert. Many years ago, I faced the same problem, I tried many things that most folks suggested in other comments but it doesn't work. The main reason for this problem is usually blood circulation and age. Focus on yourself, pay attention to what you are doing or eating, are you doing anything that is hindering blood flow all over your body? Start exercising, work out, eat well and pretty much do anything that will help your blood circulation. Don't expect quick changes from anything though, most methods usual take 2 months for you to start seeing any obvious changes. To recover from your problem as quickly as possible, take supplements that help your blood circulation, main focus should be on Vitamin D3, don't take too much, take the minimum prescribed by the manufacturer for as long as 2 months, exercise and see what happens. (I know I am not supposed to prescribe drug for you, but you are an adult, your choices are yours) 5 Likes |
Romance / Re: This Single Picture Shows The Harsh But Sad Reality Of Life (photo) by DolbyDigital: 11:43pm On Jun 22, 2023 |
I like to think of human being as being the same with animals. Animals usually have an alpha among them which can be determined by strength.. but for human being, money will determine the alpha. People do anything to console themselves, and they use religion, quotes, downfall of others to find peace but the truth still remain the truth. People with money are the Alpha. 4 Likes |
Career / Re: How The Nigerian Banking System Is Killing Employee Loyalty. by DolbyDigital: 5:21pm On Jun 20, 2023 |
Most companies think it is OK to pay so little to people who are passionate about their work. Spending over 8 years in the last company I worked with is the biggest mistake of my life. I didn't really care much about the salary when I made my career debut. I was young, 21, and fresh out of school when I got the job and I was just excited about practising what I learnt in school. As I grow older with more ends to meet, the realities of life started setting in. For the first time in four years, I realised that I was underpaid and the excitement started to wear out. Within that period of 4 years, the company witnessed massive growth, that we have to get bigger office spaces and recruit more hands. I keep negotiating for 80% salary increase which is already ridiculously low and the company keep stalling them. Although I didn't push for it aggressively because I do not like to appear entitled and I do not like to think my fate depends on something or someone other than me. It is easier for me to be that conservative because I have some side jobs I do that pay little, but it feels like a dagger in one's heart to know one is being cheated on and I know I am going to have to leave someday. It seems to me that the only people that matters in the eye of the management are the subcontractors, consultants, and the expatriates. As a senior member and team leader, I always tell my colleagues to give their all regardless of the poor pay, but seems that giving your all while suffering is harder that the thought I put to it when I preach to my colleagues to do their best. Subconsciously, my productivity started dwindly. My life feel paused, and slow and somehow I feel empty. I feel like something is wrong with my life but I couldn't figure out what I am doing wrong. I started waking up late, talking back at my boss, engage in unprofessional interactions, and not caring about what is going on in the office anymore. That is unlike me, I am aware of that but somehow I couldn't get myself to change. I know it is a matter of time for me to leave that company and their is so little sand in my glas. Before the excitement died completely, I know I have to leave. I started sending out my CV and surprisingly, I got another job faster than I thought. And what is actually more surprising is the fact that I got 200% increase in my salary for doing the same thing (a tiny little bit more) when I have been spending 4 years negotiating for 80% and the best they came up with is 30% (which is even the highest in my division that year). I loved my new job but after spending two years, I thought there is nothing wrong in applying for more challenging jobs. I started sending out my CV again and I had just accepted an offer with the pay about 420% increase from my first salary. 115 Likes 8 Shares |
Family / Re: Is It Proper For Your Wife To Insist She Must Be Checking Your Phone Always? by DolbyDigital: 1:36pm On Jun 13, 2023 |
Lots of these types of questions can easily be answered by putting your spouse in your shoes. No one snoops about their partner phone with a positive mindset, with the hope that they are not going to find anything incriminating. That is why I don't like my wife searching through my phone even when I am 100% confident that I wouldn't do anything to disrespect my marriage. Unless you are a simp, or you are really hiding something, you should not tolerate your wife going through your phone. That is a big insult to your personality. If I ever catch my wife going through her phone, knowing that I have nothing to hide, she'll have to deal with an angry me. Trust issues? That is her problem, if she cannot discuss it with me, then she should make sure that I do not catch her in the process of going through my phone. She wouldn't discuss with me, or apologise for doubting me after investigating me afterall. And there is something about going through your spouse's phone, you'll always see what you are looking for even if it is not there. Social media has a way of amplifying the noise. Is it ideal that she knows your password? Yes, that would come across to her (or even to you) that there is something fishy. But I cannot give my wife my phone if she is clear about her intention to investigate me. A palm doesn't have to meet your face at the speed of light for you to have actually receive a slap. 11 Likes |
Phones / Navigation - Why Android Will Continue To Be Better Than Iphone. by DolbyDigital: 7:29pm On Jun 09, 2023 |
I cannot entirely say that Android is better than iPhone, but that doesn't mean I accept that iPhone is better. What usually drives me nuts is when people with iPhones view Android as a cheap option for the less privileged. C'mon, we all know that the reason why Android is perceived as an inferior phone in our society is not because it is cheap or because it lags and crashes sometimes, but rather because some people use anything, be it a tool, property, or knowledge, to display a superiority complex. The iPhone, with its price and scarcity, becomes a perfect tool for such displays. (Notice how the iPhone vs Android comparison has dropped, since even a baby learning to wipe its butt now owns an iPhone. But since there are no overpriced OS options in the market yet, the superiority complex must continue. So, the debate has now shifted to which iPhone is better.) Another factor contributing to this mentality is herd mentality, which is evident worldwide but particularly prevalent in our society. Nigerian adults often lack independence in their thoughts and actions. Why else would Nigerians be convinced that an iPhone, which is already costly enough for the an average Nigerian pocket, is better solely because of its photography, despite Android being cheaper to maintain, manage, and offering greater ease and customizability? Among other reasons why high-end Android is better than high-end iPhones, the ordinary Android's back navigation button (or swipe left to go back) alone is a headache for the iPhone's UX/UI department. They just can't come up with a better, fancier, and easier way to navigate without forcing their users to adopt an odd and unnatural habit (swiping right to go back feels like steering my car to the right to go to the left). 1 Like |
Career / Re: Why Do You Find Your Salary Disappointing? by DolbyDigital: 3:32pm On May 31, 2023 |
Eduek59: This is the core reason why I hate my salary but I don't blame anyone. I just focus on my improving my competence in the hope of getting a better offer someday. One of the biggest mistake in my life is starting with a small salary. Straight out of school after completing my ND, I got an offer through the help of my mum from one of the company she is associated with. I didn't really care much about the salary, I am just enthusiast about practising what I learnt in school. I was very dedicated at my job and I am proud of what I do. I was given bigger responsibilities, assumed tougher roles, trained and mentored new staff, functioned as the team leader but never got promoted to be the boss. (It is a indian company, so if you know, you know). I even complete my HND part time few years ago but it is with so much struggle. It has been long since I got uncomfortable with earning salary though, I have tried many things to gain financial freedom from home but I have been looking in the wrong place. I tried forex, sport betting, binary, etc but it has all failed me. I wasn't looking for an easy way thought, my job had disconnected with my some people that give me updates. But I started to dislike my boss, my company, my profession, in fact, salaried jobs entirely when my peers who just finished BSc./HND with no experience got offers that is par with my 9 years of work experience and competence. Some of which I even mentored while they are in school and prepare them for the practical aspect of the job. What even killed my morale completely is the offer I get from companies I make applications to. I get interviews easily, I am certain that I will be called up for an interview after sending out about 12 CVs for job applications but where I normally got stucked is the salary aspect. I usually get offers for salary that is about the same with my current salary and that is annoying! It would have been a good salary if I am just starting out with little or no experience but considering my experience and responsibilities demanded from me, and what I'll be bringing to the table, I feel undervalued. (Although, I would have accepted the offer but my current place have the advantage of proximity. I spend so little on transport and I don't have to wake up early like most folks.) And I like the company because they are working with one of the latest technologies in the industry. They always spend so much on introducing new and better processes and procedures and educating the staffs but so little on their welfare and salaries. They just love to hire cheap labours. Still, It is annoying because I keep asking myself, Is this what I am worth? If this is what I am worth, I don't want to do this shit anymore. I just feel like just quitting one day, see what the street can offer me with some of my savings. Afterall, I have enough cash to foot my bills effortlessly for one year even if I am not doing anything. Sometimes, I got demoralised and I stopped applying... while sometimes, I try again when my dumb indian superiors do some stupid things. But I know the day I'd truly be happy is to do my thing. I just hope that it won't be a wishful thinking forever. 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Car Talk / Which is better? by DolbyDigital: 6:57pm On May 30, 2023 |
Expensive engine but cheap parts. Cheap parts but expensive engine. |
Car Talk / Re: Has Any One Ever Purchased A Vehicle From Owode Market? Share Your Experience by DolbyDigital: 4:22pm On May 30, 2023 |
Mr. Tpound, I am a low income earner and I earn 130k monthly. I travel a distance of approx. 8km everyday, which costs me #500 going to work and #600 coming back, totalling #1,100. I don't like moving around much, unless when it is necessary and I don't like attention. I just need a car to commute to work and move around with my just pregnant wife once in a while during the weekend (The core reason I am considering a car). Do you think I can get a car that is perfect for my need and my finances? I have a budget of 1 million naira. Secondly, do you think I should get a car? My budget for car maintenance and administration (aside fuel) is 20k monthly. Do you think I am ready to own a car? I am a first time car owner, I don't really know much about cars or how to fix them but I know how to drive a automatic. (I learnt it to be ready for an emergency. Thanks to a friend that agreed to teach me some years ago). 5 Likes |
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