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Me sef:
@ Poster,

You need to do some mathematics to put some variables in perspective. You need to quantify the following:

A. Gains of leaving your present job

i. Proximity to your family
ii. Job satisfaction
iii. Less stress: light traffic, good closing time
iv. Reduced expenses: free medical bill, free accomodation, less car maintenance cost, less fuel consumption (gen and car) This kind of gives a wholistic approach in navigating a way out of ur dilema. May God guide to toe d right step bro.

B. Losses arising from quiting your current job for the Enugu job

i. Salary cut (quite easy: 160k)

You will need to put value to all items under A (i - iv) and then do Total  B - Total A. If your answer is positive, then stay in Lagos. If negative, then pack your bag and head for Enugu. This is the quantitative analysis of your situation.

Now here is my qualitative analysis:

i. About 80% of the people in Nigeria do not have job satisfaction (my perspective) and honestly speaking job satisfaction would not put gari on your table. Only money will.

ii. 160k salary reduction is no yams. Is your wife ready to give up all the goodies you send to her and your child just to have you around her? What about families who depend on you - i mean your brothers, sisters, father, mother, friends, relatives etc?  Will they stop asking you for money just because you now have a 90k job? Or do you spend your money alone?

iii. You can still satisfy your passion for media in Lagos. There are so many media houses in Lagos. If you are so good and talented, it won't be long for one of them to find you and offer you a job with a decent pay.

iv. Your wife will soon finish school and can join you in Lagos.

V. Finally, Lagos is where you can nuture your brains to achieve utmost personal and career development more than what Enugu will offer you. the best in media profession are in Lagos and they will challenge you a great deal to continue to strive towards professionalism and perfection. You may end up being a local champion in Enugu.

The choice is still yours to make. I wish you all the best.

ifyegede:
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