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Ekiti should set another pace by producing the first professor as a governor in Nigeria with a young and vibrant deputy.

Oh! Cross River. Thanks for reminding me.

In a free and fair election, PDP will win with a wide margin. The poll is a true reflection of what the result will be.

Akerry:
. I guess you have made your choice.....and I believe it is with WAEC.

Thanks dear.
I was with BC for a month and then moved over to WAEC. They are both great employers.

Enjoyed the one month at BC, with great exposure and enjoyed most the SMART nature of work there.

WAEC is simply a good employer, especially as a registrar cadre staff.

May God grant favour to all my students.

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this topic. God bless you. Many of you have given me great reasons to make a better and informed choice. I think I stand a better chance to make the right decision now.
Moderators who moved my post to the front page, I thank you all.

I wish all those praying for jobs success. The God who did it for me will also do it for each and everyone of you. Just continue and don't give up.

Thank you all.

Emperoh:
A couple of misconceptions;

BC job is not contract with a definite date; that is why it says indefinite. Indefinite means it has no limit. Hence it is permanent unless you are sacked, or you resign.

BC does not pay in Dollars or pounds unless you are NOT a locally employed staff. It is pure Naira. However, you receive an annual salary increase around 8 to 10 per cent of your current pay package. It is called Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to basically respond to inflationary trends. This is applicable to all BC positions Worldwide

You will not rise above Pay Band 4 unless there is an opening on a higher band. In which case, you will apply and go through the same competition with external applicants. Again, there is no horizontal movement, it is parallel. For instance, you come in at 200k per annum on pay band 4, you will only keep receiving your usual COLA every year. JD will likely remains the same, no new challenges probable. Unless there is an opening on a higher pay band and you apply and become successful. Then you move up; else, you will remain on Bank 4 until you get tired of BC and leave, but never the same pay.

The BC job is pensionable via your usual Pencom act. Monthly contribution, deducted from source etc. You have an ok health insurance etc, 13th and 14th. Be aware though, that these are all built up together to make up your annual pay.

Now, to the koko of your job. The BC exams team is one hell of a terrible team to work in. You got no breathing space. If this role is Lagos based, add backbiting and poor team cohesion to the mix. You will normally say this exists everywhere and I agree. But it is pins and needles and office politics. THERE IS A HIGH PERSONNEL TURN OVER in the Exams Team. Reason, BC does not want to hear, that the integrity of any of the exams it administers on behalf of foreign organisations was tampered with. So, any slight case of compromise puts you one leg out of the door. Be VERY AWARE OF THIS

But the job will give you exposure and challenge you. It can also be rewarding. But please, define your career path before you sign that letter.

Goodluck in your choices!

Thank you for the information you have given to me here. I am very grateful. This is a big lead.

amkaro:
There are so many things I'll want u to consider.
1. How high can u rise in British Council?
2. How often do u get promoted?
3. Is ur salary incremental as u grow higher or static?
4. Is the job safe? Check out thr hire and fire policy
5. What are the other allowances and benefits in BC?

My advice, look beyond pay.

What I know u can get as an AR in WAEC

1. A very senior staff
2. The pay is good enough for starters. U will be shocked wen u get d offer letter or ur first pay. I know they pay than most organizations entry level apart from Oil and Gas.
3. Juicy bonuses
4. Safe job, timely promotion, and steady pay
5. Exposure ( locally and internationally)
......and more.

British Council is sweeter from pay band 6, trust me!

I sincerely appreciate sir.

usmolad:
OP. Forget about BC and payment in dollars. choose WAEC and you will never regret it, the allowances paid by WAEC, the reputation of the institution, international seminars and exposure, career and future prospects . You're given Assistant Registrar, within shortest time you'll become a senior registrar. OP, don't even compare the two

Thank you sir.

SirBrightoc:
The op is asking for more input. Please help.

Cc: lalasticlala, mynd44

Please moderators, it is true that I am new on this forum, but a space on the front page will help me the more. Thank you sirbrightoc

Please GodnGold, Mopolchi, Amkaro, IrradiatoR, SirBrightoc, grami, superflakky, calfranc, shakurpaul, I need your contributions.

Mods, please help me out.

Please I need the advice of informed, experienced and intelligent people on this forum.

I have two job offers before me and I must make a choice between them immediately. Below is little information about the two positions.

1. EXAMINATIONS OFFICER AT BRITISH COUNCIL
This is a graduate position at the starter level of Pay Band 4 with a monthly net pay a little above N200k. The following are my points of attraction to this position:
(a) The organization has a world-class reputation
(b) The working environment is world-class and very ICT complaint.
(c) Location advantage.
(d) 13th and 14th month salaries with good pension plan.
(e) Probation period is 3 months.

Despite the above, I have some reservations which includes that the position is a junior staff position and it is an indefinite contract.


2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR AT WAEC
This is an experienced and international position at grade level 9. The monthly net pay may be less than that of British Council above. My attractions to this position are:
(a) The reputation of the organization.
(b) The position is international and senior.
(c) The job security and the fact that it is permanent/full-time.
(d) Sure of growth and future.

But despite the above too, my reservations include that the pay may be less than that of BC and that it may not come with as much exposure as the BC.

Please, advise me on which to go for and why.

deeLima86:
One room apartment, fully tiled, running water, good road, close to major road, stable electricity. Location; Okeira  Bus stop. Ajah.

250k annually no agent wahala, direct contact. (08175522711)

Self contained or shared kitchen and toilet?
What of a one bedroom flat within the same location or Ikeja?