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A premier market and social research organization head-quartered in Abuja, but with field capacity in every state of the nation, is looking to hire a Senior Manager/Associate Director of Research. The Senior Manager/Associate Director of Research will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Research Department.

General Overview
The Research Department is subdivided as follows:
1. Market and Media Research Unit: Responsible for all market and media research surveys. Clients are typically in the private sector and we seek to provide strategic advisory services to them to support product development and business growth.
2. Social Research Unit: Responsible for all social and health research surveys. Clients are typically development and public sector organizations such as donor agencies, civil societies and government agencies.
3. Field Operations: Responsible for collecting primary data (qualitative and quantitative) for all research projects. This unit has the ultimate duty to ensure data integrity by minimising errors and ensuing fieldworkers are not fraudulent.
4. Data Analytics: Responsible for cleaning and processing raw data collected during fieldwork. In addition, they analyse the data looking for patterns, correlations etc. Most of their output comes in the form of charts and tables working with SPSS and Excel.
Broad Job Functions
The job functions of the head of research can be broadly summarised under the headings described below
1. Project Management
The head of research is responsible for all aspects of project management for research projects; initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing.
• Initiation of the project often goes beyond writing the proposal, a large part of that is discussions and following up with the client in order to make sure that the project is commissioned and the contract signed.
• Planning involves working with the field unit to make sure we have all resources needed for fieldwork; financial, human and otherwise. This stage is critical for the success of the project though not more important than the other stages. However, mistakes during planning can result a failed project since it will corrode all the work done at all subsequent stages.

For any given project, there are 6 main constraints that have to be considered during planning:
o Quality: We do not compromise of the quality of our output, our standard is excellence and anything below that is deemed inadequate.
o Time: The project must be delivered within time. If a project runs into hitches that are likely to result in a delay, the client must be informed immediately.
o Cost: The project has to be run in the most cost effective way possible.
o Scope: There must be adequate planned in terms of locations, number of stakeholders and sample distribution.
o Resources/people: Providing for financial resources involves preparation of a budget for the project. There must also be provision of people for project management in each location and other roles such as enumerators and supervisors as deemed fit. Additionally, other resources that could be required are tablets, GPS gadgets and survey software.
• Executing is overseeing the activities throughout the research process; data collection, analysis and reporting; everything involved in successful delivery of the deliverables to the client. One has to have a helicopter view of the entire project and knowledge of events and progress during fieldwork. Field managers in each state are required to send daily updates at the end of the day detailing their progress. Furthermore, if the data is captured using tablets, the updates from field managers should be cross checked. Executing also involves keeping a tab on payments expected from clients especially if there are milestones in the project. Invoices have to be sent when due and payments followed up on.
• Executing is closely related to controlling since it is important to put controls in place during fieldwork to ensure successful outcomes. Additionally, controls have to be placed during the entire research process to ensure that the quality of data and output generally is not compromised in any way.
• Closing involves following up with the client once all deliverables are submitted. It typically involves some back and forth with the client where one is asked to resolve issues or respond to queries. It is important that the client is satisfied with the deliverables submitted. Typically, some clients also ask for a presentation and it is an excellent time to engage the client and discuss survey findings in more detail.

2. Client and Relationship Management
Client and relationship management is a critical function of the head of research since successful interaction with clients can result in loyalty and thereby repeat business. Satisfied customers also become promoters and refer other client to the company based on their own experiences. The ultimate goal of this is to improve business relationships with customers, assist in customer retention and drive sales growth.

Interaction with the client must be clear and unambiguous.

The CEO requires daily updates about interaction with clients; this involves their responses and outlining plans for further engagement.

3. Business Development
The head of research plays an active role in business development by preparing proposals and partaking in all activities that ensure new business opportunities are realised. Sometimes, it is necessary to attend follow up meetings and presentations after submitting a proposal. Furthermore, some proposals are prospective in nature where our organization researches and anticipates client needs, while soliciting for a meeting to actually have an opportunity to discuss and present. The head of research should be familiar with all marketing and business development presentations since meetings are sometimes impromptu.

4. Survey Design
Survey design is an integral part of the research proposal presented to the client. Furthermore, once the survey has been commissioned, survey design focuses on designing survey instruments that will ensure survey results meet the desired objectives. Broadly, survey design involves the following:
• Defining the research objectives
• Converting the objectives to research questions
• Writing individual survey items in the instrument to answer each research questions
• Testing the survey instrument(s) during the pilot to ensure it answers the questions
• Reviewing and finalising the survey instrument(s)

Each step of survey design requires client input and feedback; furthermore, the client must sign off on the final survey instrument that will be used for a survey.

5. Team Management
Compared to other functions of the head of research, team management is a soft skill. However, it is no less important than all other functions. The head of research provides guidance, leadership, instruction and direction first to the team leads and to all team members. Since research is characteristically demanding, it is important for strong bonds with team members in order to get their commitment and buy in. It is also important to work alongside others as opposed to above team members.

No matter the team member involved when an error occurs; the head of research takes full responsibility since he/she is ultimately accountable. Corrections should be sincere and unemotional so that feedback is well received.


Past Surveys
Our organization has conducted a number of surveys broadly categorised as follows:
1. Monitoring & Evaluation or Assessment Surveys
2. Perception Surveys
3. Market Research Surveys
4. Socio Political Surveys
5. Stakeholder Analysis Surveys
6. Policy Advocacy Surveys
7. Observation Surveys, etc.



Requirements/Qualifications
Over 10 years consulting experience (preferably with any of the big 4 i.e. KPMG, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Ernst & Young, or Deloitte).
Ability to present complex information in a simple manner.
Experience and confidence in speaking and interacting with stakeholders of different levels.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
Experience working in Senior Leadership is a plus.
A Master's degree in the Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Mathematics/Statistics, or any relevant field.
Ph.D holder preferred.

Application
Interested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters (in addition to any supporting documents such as published articles, writing portfolio, etc.) to vnavosky@live.com

A small asteroid was observed yesterday to have impacted earth. It was believed to have burned up over the Atlantic, somewhere between South America and Africa. Hmmn , so some of these things we see in movies are possibilities? Let us all be prepared, these are ominous warnings.

See the link for details: http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/01/02/asteroid_2014_aa_harmless_impact_over_atlantic_ocean_last_night.html

According to a tweet by @iamlfezee, "Corper Bunmi PL/13B/1476, missing since lastweek tuesday. If found...call 08030833042." Please spread the word.

Fellow Nigerians,
This is especially directed to corps members undergoing their service year in Rivers State. Please o, be careful.
I passed out about a month ago, and while we were instructed in camp not to grant interviews as corps members, i can proudly(with gratitude to God) say i have served and completed my time. I was posted to the Ahoada region, and though i enjoyed my time there interacting with members of the community and all, i must announce that the area is not safe!

During my time there, there were three different confirmed cases of kidnapping in near-by communities between February-June 2013. In each of those three cases, we learnt that the assailants abducted the corps members from the "corpers" lodge. A total of 5 corps members were taken (3 girls, 2 boys). Only the victims can narrate the details of what happened to them (may the Almighty grant them full recovery and restoration). I also heard through the great vine that a ransom was requested in each of the three cases, and confirmed from reliable sources that it was the parents of the victims that provided the money used in rescuing their children in at least two of the three cases.

This rampage is not peculiar to Ahoada-East or Ahoada-West L.G.A. alone. I learned from a third party who was speaking to a security official that six (6) corps members were kidnapped from near-by Elele LGA, and that as many as eleven (11) were kidnapped in one swoop from the corpers lodge somewhere in Emohua LGA, all in Rivers State . In yesterday's The Nation, it was mentioned that three (3) corps members were kidnapped from Ogonokom in Abua/Odual LGA, also in Rivers.

In those 3 kidnap cases in the Ahoada region earlier mentioned, it was gathered that all the victims were eventually released after collection of ransom. With the spate of kidnappings, the corps members had asked the Local Government inspector in Ahoada East to take a leave/break until it was considered safe to return; but they were told that such a directive would have to come from the higher-ups in the NYSC, insinuating NYSC head-quarters Abuja. Nairalanders, if you are connected to these people, please inform them.

The Ahoada East L.I had received subsequent phone calls from the abductors warning that they will continue to take more corps members. The last i heard from my erstwhile colleagues was that they were being re-posted to other nearby LGAs, some of which are dealing with or have dealt with kidnap cases in recent times. This solution does not guarantee safety to me. The attention of the various security agencies have been brought to the matter, and we are under the impression that they are doing what they can.
The purpose and mission of the NYSC scheme in the affected regions will continue to be a failure as long as the security of corps members remains in danger. Something needs to be done at the local, state or federal level. Government needs to protect its people, especially those who are serving the nation. What impression are these young leaders expected to have of their country?

The link below is for positions at an International Non-profit that is research and policy focused. It is called Innovations for Poverty Action, and they have positions all over Africa. They are usually looking for graduates with training/experience in the social sciences. Good luck!

http://www.poverty-action.org/getinvolved/jobs/Africa

Is anyone privy to the origins of pidgin English and why almost everyone in Nigeria and even English speaking West African countries can speak and understand some form of pidgin English?
my guess is the language was perpetuated by Africans who returned to the African shores from the hand of the slave masters in the Americas. to be honest this was not an original thought. i picked it up after reading the book; "A long way gone" by Ishmeal Beah. it been a while since i read the book, but i believe Ishmeal mentioned the Africans who returned called the new language Krio (which is basically pidgin English in Nigeria).

Thanks!

@ifygurl: thanks for the post! i have often given into the thought that light skinned igbos were a product of rape although i must say your post didn't completely erase my doubts. i tend to doubt the authenticity of your sources (i will try to take a second look at them after this posting). the san ppl you mentioned (which i assume are the bushmen tribe in Botswana) i don't think are as light as the "Mulatto eboes".
that being said, it is only logical that you would expect to find most light colored Africans along the West African coast but the ibo community tends to be located more inland than the Ijaw and Yoruba communities which seem to have a smaller population of mulatto complexioned citizens.
some other school of thought may assume that ibo's are lighter because we had a lot of missionaries settle there. obviously the history remains obscure to me but thanks for the post regardless.

@rajalaadi: my friend don't you know that hating on west africans is practically hating on yourself? They say a boy who throws a stone into the market place later on finds that the stone landed on his mother's head. what you have raised is a legitimate problem but you prevent the solution when you choose to engage in deriding comments (most of which are false and do nothing but taint your reputation). My simple advice to you is continue on your decision of zero-tolerance of the use of the word "akata".
Oh and the part about the loud West-Africans? its simply a cultural thing, nothing personal, so don't read too much into it (kinda like different personalities). Personally i like to refer to West Africans as more animated than the average African. If you come to phrase your observations this way i think it affords you a better outlook.
For the record, i despise the word "akata" myself. I think it is ironic to refer to your brothers as akata (especially when you do no consider yourself an akata).

I'm not sure why the word Nigaz is generating so much buzz? It's not like the N word is part of our culture or history anyways. I don't see why we need to add that to our load or get fettered by the word (brush it off ur shoulders). We need to focus on making sure the biz merger goes down in our favour.

Does anyone know the name of Lagbaja's female lead vocalist? The one who did "anything for me?", "konko below", "never far away". Men that woman has got a very VERY melodious voice, and i need to know if she is doing her own thing. I heard she is no longer with Lagbaja's group. Hey if you have the info i so desire, please be my genie, thanks. Oh to be clearer, i need her name and any other works she may have done out there.

oh i forgot to add that part of the reason why Mugabe is holding on dearly to power is becos he knows that if he leaves, he would be brought to book on all the atrocities he committed while in office, i mean this man was involved in some sort of genocide against the dhiwilis (pardon my spelling if its incorrect) during an earlier election when he ran against Joseph Nkomo. and his loyalists now are some of the people who helped him commit those atrocities against the dhiwilis, and they too are afraid that if mugabe is not in power, their safety and indeed lives would be in jeopardy. the other cronies mugabe has are those whom he is able to provide a semi-comfortable life for in an economy with sky-high inflation rates. so you see Mugabe may not be so far different from former president abacha.

You know i really wouldn't be surprised to find that "landis" is a staunch member of ZANU-PF. See that's the problem with anonymity on the internet. Well the fingerprints you have left behind indicate the patterns and whorls of ZANU-PF. I mean look at what "landis" wrote earlier:
The 'cry baby' Tsvangirai ran to his sponsor WEST(holland embassy).

why can't he run to SA embassy?

A dog in danger will run to his masters!

And he must be a joker if he thinks Mugabe will handover to him.  When ZANU people were all over the street, where were his people, if he truly has any.

Now compare that with Kibaki + Odinga in Kenya; it was fight to finish between two supporters.


First off, i don't think Tsvangirai should be characterized as a cry baby, please don't form unnecessary perceptions here.
Secondly you ask why didn't he run to SA? Oh so that he would be handed over to Mugabe and his cronies, so that they can do to him worse than what they meted out to him last year? Ah i see why you wanted him to go to the SA embassy. Is it not obvious that the President of SA is NOT a mediator in the political crisis in Zim, but a crony to Mugabe? Thabo Mbeki is a staunch ally to Mugabe. Zim is a land-locked country that is dependent on SA's (South Africa's) ports.  Earlier this year, the proliteriat at the ports in SA refused accepting live ammunition and artillery from China which was headed to Zim. You as well as anyone can guess what the incumbent in Zim was going to use the weapons for. Mbeki wanted the weapons accepted and transported to Zim but the workers at the port refused it, and i belief the weapons were turned back to China . If anyone has so much say in putting this madness to an end, it is Thabo Mbeki.
Thirdly, how can you expect to find a large following of Tsvangirai in the June 27 election when your friends in ZANU-PF successfully intimidated non-Mugabe supporters into voting for Mugabe, or at least succeeded in driving pro-Morgan voters out of Zim.  take a listen at these videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UrpciPVOdk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_41ktGyuob8&feature=user
There are so many other videos on the internet at your disposal if you look for them. maybe you would have a change of heart because i don't think you know the magnitude of the things you are saying. Or who knows maybe you do?

In my opinion, the west has tried to stay out of Zim's biz in these elections, at least they don't seem to have meddled as much as they ordinarily would have, maybe because they do not want to be associated with their ancestral history of colonialism by meddling in a soverign nation's biz. So in that light you would expect that Africa should come together to solve its own problems the way the middle-east came together to broker peace in war torn lebanon. But oh no, in the AU summit, our leaders were very timid about the topic, you would think the crisis was non-existent. Maybe our leaders were quiet because a lot of them came into power via illegit elections, and so didn't want to point their dirty accusational fingers. But we know that Mandela spoke against Mugabe's actions. we know Bishop Desmond Tutu has spoken against them as well. In fact Tutu was noted to have recommended mugabe's removal by force. now are you going to tell me that these two pan-africanists i just mentioned have also been bought by the West? I would like to watch you convince me.
I don't think it is right to call Tsvangirai a flip-flop. He is probably the most diplomatic and politically astute southern african since the era of Biko, Mandela and Walter Sisulu. He has played Mugabe like a chess game even though he (Morgan) lacks the military might and advantage of incumbency Mugabe possesses. It was obvious Morgan won the march elections. Morgan knew that if Mugabe asked for a run-off, he would use violence to ensure that he (Mugabe) won the elections. So a few days before the June 27 elections, under the scrutiny of the multilateral, Morgan pulled out of the elections owing to the high death toll of his supporters (something that Kibaki and/or Raila failed to do, which tells me they do not put the people first. In other words we may be witnessing a hypocrisy not a democracy in present day Kenya). And with him left every ounce of credibility in the June27 elections. That was a classic "check" move. At first, staunch Morgan followers showed aversion to his decision, but then it became apparent that he had cornered the 85year-old on the political board. So you see landis, Morgan Tsvangirai isn't earning his credibility in the international scene on a platter of GOLD either, where Mugabe chooses to use brawn, Tsvangirai has been shown to use brains. And furthermore, it is not brawn that will rescue Zim from the 4million % inflation rate, but brains. You ask that Mugabe train a successor, i say he has done so indirectly, in the person of Morgan Tsvangirai.

@Afam,
i don't think the crux of the problem is so much about the West interfering. the crux of the problem is the 85% unemployment rate, the 4 million percent inflation currently, the deaths and continuous killings and beatings in the name of ZANU-PF nationalism, i mean you really cannot put a measure on the loss of life, Western influence or no western influence. Mugabe must be stopped, he must be removed from office by hook or crook for this mass injustice against his own people should not and cannot continue. If mugabe was truly a nationalist, he should know when to quit. he has served 5 terms in office. shouldn't he have trained someone responsible enough to take the reins of the country. is he the only one who is poised enough to rule in Zimababwe? we should learn to move past our sentiments against the west. do you think china is any better? and why must we always look elsewhere for help? why can't we look inwards for our solutions? you will find that african countries that do not brood on Anti-Western sentiments are the ones who experience Economic freedom--speaking of Botswana and Seychelles. so we really must begin to look past our Anti-colonial sentiments and face our problems with solutions. i don't believe anyone would see paying billions for a loaf bread as some sort of nationalistic pride.

@migh******
thanks for the URL

there was nothing fair about the elections in Zim. Morgan Tsvangirai (the Pres. candidate for the MDC) had won the elections earlier in March/April. Mugabe refused to accept his loss and using the power of incumbency, asked for a run-off. now before the run-off elections, he used his thugs in instilling fear into the hearts and minds of Zimbabweans whom he thought had voted against him. there was mass beatings going on in the rural areas of Zim that people (especially Africans) are not aware (but can be search for on the internet e.g youtube). A lot of people were displaced from their homes. Inflation in Zim is the world's highest. It sky-rocketed from about 300% last year Aug to what i believe is 300,000% now. It takes billions of Zim dollars to buy a loaf of bread, A LOAF OF BREAD.  Imagine "hard labour" costing billions of Naira. So some people decided to run away to foreign countries. Some emigrated to SOuth Africa, Malawi, Bostwana, etc illegally. Some Zimbabweans died in the process of running to South Africa via the Serengeti which is the well-known tourist game-reserve in south africa that contains wild lions. these guys were eaten by the lions. but it didn't stop subsequent zimbabweans from coming to south africa, because anything was better than remaining in zimbabwe.
let our prayers go out to this country and her people. may we ask for her safety and the safety of her children. and may our govt. come to a resolute decision and take a stand to act against this non-sense because keeping quiet is as good as condoning this SIN. unfortunately many Nigerians are not aware of the on-going situation in Zim. spread the word. raise the discussion amoung your circles. No effort is too small towards achieving a brighter tomorrow. Mugabe must not remain in power, he must go. we cannot continue to overlook his indiscretions.

i keep asking myself why the AU is taking so much time on deliberating upon the issue, and why Thabo Mbeki seeks diplomacy behind closed doors. The only answer i have been able to come up with after watching a lot of the violence being meted out to Zimbabweans by fellow Zimbabweans (some of them know each other personally) is that it would not be easy to simply remove the head especially when the head (Mugabe) has such a large fanatical following. It may be better in Zim's posterity to have some sort of dialogue and maybe pressure him somehow into becoming convinced that his time is up. But by the same token it should be made clear to Mugabe and the ZANU-PF forces that no more violence should be meted out. It is absolutely uncalled for and unnecessary.

i am shocked that this topic has had 17 views but no response. is it that absolutely no one on nairaland is interested in the affairs of our sister country Zimbabwe. do we not see our inter-relatedness? or is that nairalanders are oblivious of Zimbabwe, expecting the International community (which we are not part of) to sort their problems out. africans must learn to share and carry each others burdens. remember the words of Kwame Nkrumah, "The liberation or independence of Ghana would mean nothing without the independence or liberation of Africa".

Wow, aren't we all so quick to pounce on the initial author's mistakes? As if you whistle-blowers did not notice that he spelt the word correctly at the end of his sentence which should indicate that it was an error. If you don't know, some people tend to have problems with reading letters in a word. It doesn't appear the same to everybody.

@Udode,
If i was to give my opinion, i believe you would experience the Igbo language almost anywhere you find yourself in Nigeria. Igbo's are not exclusively found in the east as you may know. Although you may tend to find more of them settled in the east. You may also find that your organization may be part of a consortium of other organizations, some of which may be in the east, and you may be able to visit.
I think you should make work your priority so that you do a good job. And please know that whatever efforts you make towards making life better for the Nigerian people would always be greatly appreciated even though it may not always be recognized.
P.S try not to travel with any expectations or pre-conceived notions. Good luck to you and safe travels.

What do you guys think about the apprentice Africa? Do you think it was a success story? I for one thought it was quite intriguing to see Africans from all works and locations of life come together as comrades to hustle.
Unfortunately i did not get to see the whole thing and was wondering if anyone could direct me to an outlet (prefably online) where i can get to see the WHOLE season1.
I instantly became big fans of Eddie, Koranteng, Eunice and Blessing, and i would like to see more of them. Keep your head up fellas (if you get to see this). I would assume it must have been an experience with mixed feelings for those Africans who came in from the diaspora to engage in activities like hustling on the streets. Well let me get your opinions,

@dot2002,
that is what i am trying to do,

Does anyone know/follow the current proceedings in Zimbabwe? Especially with Gowon's presence there in Zim. I am still trying to understand why Mugabe hasn't been ousted of his position by force. But maybe the African leaders are paying more attention to posterity, thereby avoiding the brute force route, and embracing diplomacy. But it is beginning to appear that too much talk is the same as approval for atrocities committed by ZANU-PF.

The proper statistics read that 1 in every 6 blacks is a Nigerian. Blacks i would interpret as people of African descent whether on the continent or in the diaspora.

What is this careers in Africa Event about? Please enlighten me.

What is this careers in Africa Event about? Please enlighten me.

Does anyone know if Osteopathic Doctors exist in the Nigerian Medical system or even in practice? Osteopathic medicine is a bit different from allopathic medicine in that they approach medicine wholistically instead of just treating the patient as a symptom. They are acknowledged in the U.S as ".O" instead of the allopathic "M.D". The profession is about 100 years old.

PTB,
Naija is home. Naija is inspiring. Naija has given me certain necessities (besides electricity and the like), Naija requires my input no matter how small. Naija, believe it or not is the big brother to many African countries especially with her numberous peace-keeping missions, thats the Naija we tend to be not so familiar with. Naija has been blessed with biz enterpreneurs, diplomats, economists, mathematicians, prolific writers, lawyers, scientist and other great minds. I also believe that Nigerians (at least most of them) are quite patrotic. This is the way i understand it. I think when people really love their families, it extends to their village, and from the village to the state to the nation. this is how i look at tribalism, not so much as a bad thing. i'm not saying it is ok or it is right, i am only giving some sort of reasoning behind it. did you know that Murtala had wanted to commit a genocide on the Ibo's? but today he is dearly loved by all Nigerians, both those whom he killed/fought against and those whom he fought with. i think he is dearly loved because nigeirans were able to appreciate the great patriotism he had for his people (from clansmen, to state, to nation). the big difference between Murtala and some of our recent leaders may be in their corruption levels. but i would dare to say that the patriotic levels or solidarity for their ppl are similar.
like i mentioned earlier, i think naija is a nation teeming with entrepreneurs, and it would only be a matter of time before we become the next India or Malaysia or China or Singapore. No one knew India would become an IT giant, or that Malaysia would plant Nigeria's palm produce in their land and soon after become the largest producers and exporters of palm produce. but thanks to the entrepreneurs in those places, those nations have built histories that future students would have to reckon with. so in short, when ppl ask you what you think about Naija, tell them naija is filled with optimist like myself, who may complain on the outside, but are very hopefull on the inside. i am glad to hear your impression about naija changed for the better.

@gabryl,
its fascinating to know that you came here seeking advice or opinions (good thinking). I just hope you would take a guys advice more seriously than a woman's advice. i didn't get a chance to read the whole thing, just the first few pages which i thought was long enough. i would tend to tow the line of "mellow" and "negro_ntgn" (at least their initial responses).
In many African families as you may know already, the parents/grandparents do not live very long compared to other parts of the world. Now usually when the husband's mother passes away, he may tend to refer to his wife as mummy. even when speaking to a third party in her absence, he could refer to his wife as mummy. this is quite common even up to today. But i will confess it is perpetuated mostly by beareaved guys, and because life expectancy isn't too high, it is common to see men refer to their wives or serious girl-friends as mammie. It also shows a streak of endearment on the part of the man, and an expression of the knowlegde or an acknowlegdement of the fact that he knows/trusts you are looking out for his best interests as a mother would do. it does necessarily mean that he expects you to do things for him. it is more of a selfless endearment. Now if i were the guy, i may be taken aback if you seem uncomfortable about this over a long period of time because it would indicate to me that you are not on the same page as myself. This in my opinion is an honest response and i hope it didn't have too much sting in it. I bet it would be similar to what your boyfriend's explanation.

Well i hope our female counterparts may take note of this. My suggestion is not necessarily to those females who dress scantily, because i don't think they would heed my suggestion anyways. I am refering to those cousins (mid-way point of a sister and a babe) with a positive, pleasant demeanor, who tend to expose a some skin in the wrong areas (i mean the buttocks) e.g when getting off buses, getting up from a seated position. Isn't possible to wear some sort of inner vest long enough that it gets tucked into your trousers, which would allow you to still put on those clothes that tend to accentuate your shape, but covers certain areas when you get up from a seated position? Some of you are conscious of this and tend to pull your jeans up immediately you ascend such positions, but maybe the long inner vest idea would help. I know it works for men.

sounds like a good idea. lead the way, we'll probably follow after you,

Not everybody is the same. Some people have a serious longing to return home and serve their motherland, not necessarily for the financial benefits, although that would be a good incentive. If everybody left and no one returned, what would happen to the posterity of the nation. I encourage you "machu" and in-join all others to provide him with useful information. Our schools and hospitals are crying out with inadequacies. Don't you think something should be done about that?