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Business / Re: Football (+Other Sports) Betting Season 10 by Gorimakpa(m): 7:51am On Sep 02, 2016 |
Giyerte: When was the last time you lost a bet using this your strategy? How sure and safe is it in percentage terms? I will be happy to see "sure" daily returns even if it's as small as 1.2 odds. |
Business / Re: Football (+Other Sports) Betting Season 10 by Gorimakpa(m): 7:20am On Sep 02, 2016 |
Sports betting will wreck you if you're not careful. Yesterday, I lost a small fortune - no thanks to Japan and Holland. It's just ridiculous. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 10:27am On Dec 12, 2014 |
LastProphet: I had a very unpleasant experience with the man in question. I believe he is the bespectacled, fat, pompous, and unbearably rude character. He never gave me the opportunity to settle down and answer questions. I had hardly entered the room before he started to antagonise me with so much bile and malice. The second guy on the panel was very pleasant, patient, and empathetic and it seemed he was wiling to give you the chance to prove yourself, while the lady seemed indifferent. However, the fat and pompous guy was apparently the head of the interview panel and he clearly had an agenda to execute. I had to restrain myself from insulting him towards the end when he unilaterally declared that the interview was over, even though I was still engaged in an interesting discussion with the second guy. Mr. Fat and pompous guy at Restral is easily the most unprofessional and uncouth interviewer I have ever encountered. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 8:02am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Yusufi: Amen o. Meanwhile, can you shed some light on the composition of the interview panel - how many interviewers etc.? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 8:24am On Nov 08, 2014 |
Furrylow: Thanks my brother. That's a manageable number. May God help us; been out in the cold for too long. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 1:03pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Does anyone know how many candidates were invited by Restral for the NERC HQ interview - for each position as well as the total jumber of invitees? It would be nice to fancy one's chances. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Federal Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Recruitment... by Gorimakpa(m): 11:47pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
That is what happens when too many people get illegally employed through one oga or madam's influence. Maybe they all came in through Ambassador Ashiru or his aides when he was in charge (without the ordeal of aptitude tests or interviews). Now the man is no longer there, so they are now orphans, so to say. 3 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Join Me Thank God. by Gorimakpa(m): 5:24pm On Oct 30, 2014 |
Congrats bro. I can't wait to share my own testimony too. Been a long time coming. Wish you a fulfilling career ahead. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I Got A Job Today by Gorimakpa(m): 11:28pm On Oct 28, 2014 |
Nielbaba:Come on bro. It's not what you think. Was just curious. Congrats again, and best of luck to the rest of us who still searching. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I Got A Job Today by Gorimakpa(m): 9:59pm On Oct 28, 2014 |
Congrats o. But I'll like to know the job position you were hired to fill in the company as well as the core competencies required for that role. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 7:41pm On Oct 27, 2014 |
Furrylow: Yeee, è gba mi ooo. I have a reputation for being a 'Doubting Thomas', but this is one claim I will resist any urge to doubt! Meanwhile, is an Assistant Manager in this context equivalent to grade level 9 or 10? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 5 Things You Should Never Put On Your Cv by Gorimakpa(m): 8:03am On Oct 26, 2014 |
I beg to disagree on some points, especially as regards including your photo in the CV. I did a lot of research about this before I finally decided that it was a good tactic to include your photo. Just make sure you do it in an artful way, and that the photo looks attractive and professional. However, you might want to avoid this strategy if you are convinced that you look like Mario Balotelli For more insights on this, simply Google: "Should I put my photo in my CV?" You can then do your own research and decide for yourself. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 6:54pm On Oct 25, 2014 |
In spite of the low salaries being mentioned here (some as low as N50,000 for Level 8.), most Federal Government MDA employees I know live very comfortable lifestyles and they seem more well-off than some private sector guys who earn N500,000 a month. I'm sure something is being left out. Maybe the real action takes place outside the formal/declared salaries. Maybe unannounced bonuses, allowances, and other under the table earnings. 32 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 9:57pm On Oct 24, 2014 |
tq0074u:*Swallows a mouthful of saliva* Oluwa/Chineke/Allah PLEASEEEEEEEE make this happen for your long forsaken son! 6 Likes 1 Share |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 5:39pm On Oct 24, 2014 |
tq0074u:Bros, you seem to know a lot about these things. What about NERC and TETFUND, entry level? By the way, I heard that TETFUND is a fantastic place to work. I need more people to validate that. 5 Likes 5 Shares |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 9:15am On Oct 24, 2014 |
By the way, what about NERC? 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 9:13am On Oct 24, 2014 |
Lilimax: Are you sure this is for entry level, i.e. Level 8? 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Monthly Net Salary Of Federal Government Ministries,departaments, Agencies And P by Gorimakpa(m): 9:12am On Oct 24, 2014 |
Blacksodje: For Officer II (Level 8 )?.Entry Level? Are you sure? 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 8:07pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
opuama:I desperately hope that the interviews for Headquarters recruitment would be concluded much sooner. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Federal Civil Service Commission 2014 Foreign Affairs Officers Recruitment by Gorimakpa(m): 8:06am On Oct 22, 2014 |
yunisco: I can help you by lending you my civil service number. It has been lying fallow since I got it in 2009. Just contact me and I will happily give you the number for onward transmission to the distinguished director, to do the needful. I hope to hear from you soon. 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 7:57am On Oct 22, 2014 |
I received my invitation message yesterday for an interview in Abuja, scheduled for the 17th of November. Yet another Interview; yet another season of high hopes. I pray all goes well this time. 1 Like 1 Share |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NERC Recruitment: What's the update? by Gorimakpa(m): 11:29am On Oct 21, 2014 |
Has anyone who applied for the position of Analyst, Policy & Strategic Studies - and wrote the test in Abuja - been invited? 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Ministry Of Works by Gorimakpa(m): 7:36am On Oct 08, 2014 |
henryhemon: After an unfair and corrupt recruitment process through which incompetent deadwoods are employed (courtesy of connections, quota system, etc), you start running helter skelter to improve staff performance. What a joke. How can clueless employees give what they don't have? Instead of employing competent and qualified people, you employ only those who know senators and traditional rulers. Afterwards, you want them to perform excellently through so-called reform coordination. What is there to reform? Very annoying. 6 Likes |
Phones / Help: Airtel Is By-Passing My Android Data Plan and Draining My Credit!!!!!! by Gorimakpa(m): 7:58pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
I subscribed to the Airtel Android plan some weeks ago and at this moment, I have about 2.7 mb of data left. I loaded N2,000 credit earlier today with the aim of re-subscribing to the Android plan when my data runs out. However, I just checked my airtime balance now, and to my HORROR I noticed that it reduced to only N540, which means that Airtel was charging my Internet usage directly to my airtime - bypassing the data in my Android plan!!!! It's not an access point problem, since I have always used the same access point ((internet.airtel.ng.com). What could the problem be? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Gorimakpa(m): 1:15pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
My dear you are still in a relatively good situation. You have been in the labour market for only three months, which I do not consider long enough to provoke angst or despondency...... As incredible as it sounds, I intentionally did not make 1st Class because I already knew the implications in a country like Nigeria. It puts too much pressure on you and makes it more humiliating when things don't go your way after graduation. I easily made a 'strong 2.1' even with more than enough social life and extra-curricular activities. In spite of my 2.1, I have not been able to secure the sort of job I have always wanted, and I do not think it would have been any different if I made a 1st Class; probably would have been more humiliating and difficult to bear. Countless times I've done well in aptitude tests and interviews, only to later find out that some barely-literate dolts (with due respect) who can hardly string a decent sentence in English got the jobs through their connections and other back-door means. Sometimes when you interact with the characters that get employed in these great establishments (NCC, NNPC, NERC, Nigerian Breweries, etc), feelings of humiliation and sadness overwhelm you because you know that under normal and fair conditions, they are no match for you. I happen to have a high standard in terms of employment, with a preference for government MDAs or multinational companies. All the small one-man company jobs or bank/marketing jobs that I have come across are just not my kind of thing, so for some time now I have opted for self-employment - earning a decent living by providing niche services with my own knowledge and skills. The income is not bad at all; certainly better than most of these small companies and even banks can pay entry level employees, with plenty freedom and flexibility for that matter. Sometimes I earn up to N100k for a week's work; other times I earn much less or nothing at all during dry spells, but it's all good. I am still looking out for my dream jobs - especially federal government jobs. Unfortunately, class of degree or even competence are rarely considered for these kinds of jobs. You can be a dullard with a pass degree for all they care, as long as you can get one senator or traditional ruler to intervene on your behalf, you will get the job. It's really sad, but there has to be a way somehow, one day. 138 Likes 22 Shares |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Top 5 Government Agencies To Work For by Gorimakpa(m): 1:00pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
Rachii: Pls house kindly assist with you advice: someone who is already working at Dangote as an Engineer level 8 step 4 and get an an appointment with NOSDRA as Engineer level 7 step 1. Errrm, Dangote is really nice o, but personally, I'd go for NOSDRA anytime any day. Good pay, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (my dream), solid job security, excellent work-life balance, good benefits & perks, pensionable, and so on. What more can a young man ask for? |
Properties / Re: I Need Self-contained Room With Monthly Rent In Abuja by Gorimakpa(m): 12:39pm On Aug 18, 2014 |
Any hope? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I have set a record. I was Invited. by Gorimakpa(m): 7:48am On Aug 16, 2014 |
donigspain: NO SIR!!! Yeah, it always ends badly. Had a similar experience some years ago. |
Properties / I Need Self-contained Room With Monthly Rent In Abuja by Gorimakpa(m): 7:36am On Aug 16, 2014 |
Can anyone help me arrange a short-let self-contained room or BQ in Abuja? Preferrably around Utako, Jabi, or Life Camp around Efab Estate. I need one that can accept rents on a monthly basis. I'm not sure how long I want to stay yet, could be anything between two months to one year, but I want to be paying monthly. Please let me know. Thanks. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I have set a record. I was Invited. by Gorimakpa(m): 7:13am On Aug 16, 2014 |
donigspain: I did same thing in 2012. I had gone to PortHarcourt for Job search immediately after graduating in Dec, 2011. I submitted my CV to an oil and ship servicing firm. Some days later one of my contacts informed me that the MD wanted to see me. I thought it was just a casual chat so I went to his office wearing a tight blue jeans trouser, a red T-shirt and sneakers. I bounced along like a young frog. Did you get the job? |
Politics / Re: Lagos Set To Review Okada Ban by Gorimakpa(m): 10:58pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
Hmm |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Federal Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Recruitment... by Gorimakpa(m): 8:53pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
ejiykzazi2007: Hmmmm... U sounded so sure. What's the secret? We will hear from them by next month, exam or interview...Are you 99% sure of that? |
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