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Praise5:
Thanks for taking out time to read my post and give a detailed response. Honestly, I wasn't expecting the test but I did write something though I know its below average due to my unreadiness and lack of concentration cos of the kids. I'll definitely go back to the school. Thanks

Yesooo, @Praise5.
Thats d spirit!
Plz give it a shot ASAP.
Baba God is ur strength!

STENON:
MacJC :
Congratulobia!!!
We go wash am o. And am not
talking omo (soap) here o!
**one more TOP STRIKER off d
transfer market**
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STENON:
Lol, Thanks, Omo is nt good for watching na, Na water and Bar soap we go use o,
You are always funny with your comment.

NOW U ARE TRYING TO SHOW ME UR DRIBBLING SKILLZ AS A TOP STRIKER ABI?

Na lie, u no fit dribble me u hear? When I say we go "wash" am, u know wetin I dey talk o.
Anywayz, I won't dig a hole in ur pocket u hear?
I DON'T EAT MUCH. Just buy me 3 pizzas, 4 suya steaks, 5 plates of isi-ewu, 6 shawarma, 7 cups of ice-cream, 8 boxes of chocolates, 9............10....

** I'm watching my weight**

funmz:
Hello house, I just got a job with a school but I feel I fumbled with negotiation. I told them my minimum is 40k but I'm afraid they will stick to it. I'm yet to resume with them. I just want to ask for tips on how to renegotiate. And I hope I won't lose the job if I renegotiate? Thanks all.

Hmmmm, #stalemate!

1. Firstly, are u really sure u've nailed ds job in d 1st instance?

2. If u have feelers dt u are so outstanding AND indispensable, then u may go ahead and renegotiate with COGENT reasons.

3. Nna, if "2" above no be d case, hmmm....., abeg waka sofri-sofri o!
My people talk say: "na sofri-sofri man they take kill mosquito wey perch 4 hin ....."
**plz apply utmost wisdom**

Best wishes!

Praise5:
I don't want to say that today is messed with regards to my job search but honestly, I feel discouraged. I've been applying for job in schools in my neighbourhood since last week. Some said there are no vacancies while others simply collected my cv with the usual "we'll get back to you". Today I visited another school, the routine has been the same. I'll park my car anywhere around and my kids will wait inside for me; this takes just few minutes. Note: they are not attending summer lessons because we travelled earlier when lesson started.
There was enough space in front of today's school and I parked there as instructed by the gateman. I went in, was told that test held last week but there seem to be vacancy left. After few questions by a three-man panel, I was sent to see the Principal at the secondary annex. While leaving I was advised not to leave my kids outside, so they came into the reception including my 7mths old baby. After a short interview and waiting for LONG over there, i started my written test. Because of the elapsed time while waiting, I got uncomfortable and worried about my kids esp the breastfeeding one. I was still writing when a staff was sent to call my attention that my kids were crying and disturbing. I lost concentration immediately and they said I should go and attend to them that they will get back to me. I have never been this angry with myself for long. I'm sitting here blaming the kids and myself. If I had known a test will be conducted immediately, I would have arranged for them to stay with a relative or friend. Do you people think they will call me back? Sorry for the long story

Praise5:
Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I think what prompted this mistake was the silly idea in my head that schools won't just collect application from you and test will follow immediately. I thought it will be the usual dropping of cv and leaving at once, which the kids won't obstruct. Lesson learnt: be prepared for anything so you won't be taken unaware. This incident took place today, if I don't hear from them between now and tomorrow then I'll brace up and visit again.

Right now u are so down emotionally that it be callous of me 2 add 2 ur sorrow, so I'll try 2 be as "gentle" as possible.

1. What happened 2day was NEITHER ur children's fault NOR d school's fault. Truth be told, I agree with u, it's an ABBERATION 4 ur potential employer 2 ask u 2 do a written test+micro teaching on d same day u submit ur application letter. It's outside d norm. Under normal circumstances we know u SUBMIT ur papers FIRST, while they peruse it and call u (if shortlisted) 4 test/interview at a later date. Probably they were forced 2 do so because dy were behind schedule.
The onus ld on u 2 gently TURN DOWN their request, giving them sincere/genuine reason(s) why d test shld be postponed:
(a) u were not prepared at that point in time because of ur children.
(b) u had other plans lined out 4 today etc.

These are all genuine reasons which a reasonable employer-to-be shld favorably consider!

I blv u "gaulked" it because of ur desperation 4 a job! You felt helpless, I sincerely understand ur plight!

2. Since u didn't complete d test (or did u?), there's no point waiting 4 them o! IMOO, they were just trying 2 be POLITE by giving u d usual cliché: "we'll get back 2 u". If u had completed d test, then it's a different ball game, but in ds case, no foundation/bases 4 dm 2 recall u. It's a VERY VAGUE promise. "Come back so and so date" would've been more soothing/reassuring.

3. WHAT 2 DO ?
Go back 2 dm ASAP tomorrow/next tmr (at d most), apologize and tell dm u are now ready! If they still need ur services (which I blv they do, hence their hastiness), they'll allow u 2 do it IMMEDIATELY or they'll give u a DEFINITE DATE 4 d rescheduled interview!

4. Like u said earlier, what's urs will be urs. Always look @ d brighter side of every circumstances.

"To EVERY adversity is an EQUAL OR GREATER BENEFIT"
........ Napoleon Hill..............

Good Luck!

STENON:
Jst coming back from a written interview and Micro Teaching at Megadels Model Schools, The oral Interview was done during my microTeaching with the panel, The most stubborn set of students (lol). Physics no be beans at all o


I did 2015 Physics WAEC Question both objectives and theory, I prepared for Projectile motion as a topic for my MicroTeaching, bt they changed it, and asked me to teach them Electricity/Light. It went well, and they accepted me to be their Physics Teacher and House Mistress.

Congratulobia!!!
We go wash am o. And am not talking omo (soap) here o!
**one more TOP STRIKER off d transfer market**

Larry37:
hahahahahahahahahaha!.......just to spice up the thread jawe! how your side now?

Na so! I dey kampe. Tnx 2 Baba God!

alexinfinity:
please can you tell me more about the SOF... because i'v written their test, n done the micro teaching no1 said anytin aboutt SOF...

Errrrrm, SOF? =======> SIGN-ON-FEE!
Thankz

alexinfinity:
please can you tell me more about the SOF... because i'v written their test, n done the micro teaching no1 said anytin aboutt SOF...

Errrrrm, SOF? =======> SIGN-ON-FEE!
Thankz

AgreatMan:
VERY URGENT.

Hello house. I discovered this thread some five weeks ago. About three weeks ago, I made a list of about 12vacancies on this thread and applied to them. Right now, I just got a text for an interview at SOUTHCREST COLLEGE. Please I need directions to that school from obalende. My interview is tomorrow.

You guys are doing a fantastic job over here. O appreciate that.

14B, BASHORUN OKUNSANYA, NEPA BUSSTOP, LEKKI PHASE 1,

Directive 2 southcrest :
From obalende=======> Lekki-Ajah bound bus. Alight @ Lekki phase 1; cross 2 d other side (plz use d pedestrian bridge, if not, hmmmm........... me, "awa" not there o.......).
Enter the estate and board a bus, tell d conductor u are alighting @ NEPA bus stop. Cross 2 d other side and ask 4 Bashorun Okusanya st.
**dassol**

keppyy:
Please I need credible e-mails of top schools in abuja.

Shhhhhh! **silence **
A little bird just whispered 2 me: "Google is your friend".

Larry37:
:oseriously?
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 32, is looking for a £60,000 a year executive personal assistant to look after him and his family. Tasks would include choosing his suits, doing the dry cleaning and stocking the fridge.
seriously?
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 32, is looking for a £60,000 a year executive personal assistant to look after him and his family. Tasks would include choosing his suits, doing the dry cleaning and stocking the fridge.
seriously?
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 32, is looking for a £60,000 a year executive personal assistant to look after him and his family. Tasks would include choosing his suits, doing the dry cleaning and stocking the fridge.

Errrrrm, @Larry37, ds 1 wey u bring £60k sport issues come dis thread, he be like say u don ready to port go EPL ASAP!!!
Best of luck. Biko, "remember us in ur kingdom" o! Lolz.

STENON:
Some people are jst so funny, I asked someone to send pm to my inbox, So many people including guest on Nairaland dey send mssg to my email. God dey sha.

"When trouble sleep, yanga go wake am...... " (apologies 2 Fela)
As 4 me, "awa" not there o!
Lolz!

artisticallyart:
Lol .....this job hunting just got serious.

As in...... #boiz_are_not_smling#

STENON:
owkay, thanks o.

Uwc!

rezzy:
Eleko should be after Ajah not Lekki.

After the 2nd toll gate, that is Chevron, you will get to see ghetto i.e Ikota and Ilaje.. Those places have cheap schools.

Noted.
Merci beacoup!
But come o, @Rezzy, u sef don waka o!
U bin work 4 LASTMA b4? Lolz.
As in ehn....... **d description**

fweshyboi:
Trial at oasis international high school Ibadan

Yesterday i went for an interview in A school in Ibadan oasis international high school
On getting there, i was disappointed with the State of the Club their pitch is worst than what i expected
We where still forced to pay A sum of 50naira each before commencing on the interview

Manage to stay for the interview cause of my expenses from Lagos to ibadan

After the Test interview we where called in one after the other for micro teaching and oral Interview mind you we are more than 100 candidates there for this interview
And their offer was worse than expected
Imagine offering 15-20k for graduate with B. Sc. Ed honor told the board i cant collect nothing less than 45k giving the State of the school

Everybody left the place frustrated and still got beaten by rain on our way back.. We could not get bike or maruwa till we treck 1/2 of the journey back to various abode

Tho i made my findings before going for the Interview even checked on the school website but it was A different pix they use on the webpage

E do me as if make i swear give d school and it management

Still A free agent hope to sign with A Club soon

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STENON:

Pls nobody should apply to Lacaperian
College, After asking few questions
frm that particular Phone number,
Their salary package is btw 15k - 20k
and it is a rural Area(Eleko). Thanks

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MacJC:

Cweusly?
And that's supposed to be a school in
lekki o!
Hmmmm, all dt glitters.......
#lobatan.

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by STENON (f): 10:21am
Feeback from one the schools I saw
on this forum.
I jst received a call frm Hillside school
at Abuja to schedule the date I'l like to
come for interview, bt I told them that
I'm nt sure that I'l be attending the
interview because of the far distance

I'm so #LMAO+#ROTF right now!
Imagine spending close to 15k t-fare 2 Hillside school Abuja only 2 be told that ur sign-on-fee (SOF) is 15k.
#STALEMATE!!!
#SHINE_YA_AIZ!!!!

STENON:
Pls nobody should apply to Lacaperian College, After asking few questions frm that particular Phone number, Their salary package is btw 15k - 20k and it is a rural Area(Eleko). Thanks

Cweusly?
And that's supposed to be a school in lekki o!
Hmmmm, all dt glitters.......
#lobatan.

rezzy:
@Macjc.

It's true ooo.

A friend of mine said sometimes he will miss his two lessons because of unproductive meeting here and there. And once you miss a day, it will be difficult for you to make up for that day because the child is always occupy with other teachers.

When I was at Lekki, once there is meeting teachers will begin to frown their faces like this people don start with their useless meeting.


This issue of everyday meeting is mostly done on the island whether big school or not.


Some thing I like about teaching in all these big schools is connection. My brother in law works in Lekki and had the opportunity to teach Oduah's children [former minister of aviation]. His pay was 100k and above, depending on how he came in a month.
Though it was stressful because the traffic from Lekki to VGC was something else. But he made his dou, rented a flat, got married , bought a car in less than 2 years in teaching in Lekki.

On point! Rezzy, on point!
There's a kind of "transfer fee" + other "condiments" that'll make ur heart skip 7 beats like in ur friend's case. Good 4 him. Fortunately, he doesn't fall into d 1st category (ie case 1) in d sense dt:

(a) His abode - VGC is in d SAME ZONE AS LEKKI as compared to SANGO~LEKKI in my last illustration; walahi, dem no be mate at-all!!!

(b) He has d (i) TIME and (ii) CHANCE/OPPORTUNITY of doing PRIVATE TUTORIALS!!! So, he doesn't fall into case 1 at all. He is exempted.

The major issue is: will ur school activities give u allowance 2 do ur own runz by d side as in d case of ur friend (without affecting ur legal duties of course)? If the answer is NO, then he/she FALLS PERFECTLY into d 1st category.
Shikena!

U'll notice dt ur gee was able 2 achieve all he had achieved because he HAD (EXTRA TIME) TO DO HIS OWN RUNZ!
That is how important it is 2 have some time 4 urself 4 PRIVATE TUTORIALS.

What private tutorials is to an average teacher is what allowances are to our senators/reps. Your salary is just what it is - BASIC SALARY. The extras from ur RUNZ is d "koko"! (in as much as its not detrimental to d school)

CONCLUSION:
Again, let's ensure we look at d broader pix. Let's not be carried away by d gross pay but let's focus on d net pay, ie, let's put other factors in2 consideration.

Thanks

To PLAYERS ON TRANSFER TRIALS:
THE BIGGER PICTURE.
Pls in d bid 2 sign 4 clubs let's take a look at the BIGGER PICTURE!
IMOO, what matters most is d FLEXIBILITY of d work.
CASE 1:
Club "A" wants 2 sign u for, let's say 100k with d following conditions:

(i) closing time = 6pm, so in essence, ALL ur fruitful part of d day had been sapped by d school.

(ii) private lessons is PROHIBITED, even if d student's parent made d move.

(iii) whether u have lectures or not, u must not leave d school UNTIL closing time+other "big schools" protocols.

(iv) u are given a marketing target 2 bring students 4 d school, like someone mentioned on this thread about NewHall Int sch, lekki.

(v) u practically travel 2 work everyday eg working in lekki but living in sango, spending at least 1k on transport(=20k per month, or 25k-with Saturdays) leaving u with net pay of 75-80k)

(vi) u are practically SPENT due 2 day2day school work+traffic hold-up (Some spend as much as 3hrs on d road) by d time u get home by 9pm, which time u want take do private lessons? Would u even have d strength?

(vii} u even go to school (school lessons) on Saturdays COMPULSORILY. Which time u want take develop/upgrade urself (eg pgd's certifications etc). Remember, ds no be govt work o, so (in most cases) no pension!

(viii) they feel they "own" u/ are doing u a favor because they are paying u "heavilly"(sic) irrespective of ur competency/handwork.


CASE 2:
Club "B" signs u for 40-50k and:

(i) closing time is 3-4 pm, which means u still have at least 2 "light" hrs 2 do ur own runz (eg home Tutor, vocational studies, certificate upgrade etc). Moreover, NO COMPULSORY SATURDAY LESSONS.

(ii) private teaching is allowed in as much u do it during break/after school hrs, that means more cash-flow.

(iii) flexibility in quickly touching 1/2 places outside during ur free periods.

(iv) ur school is within ur hood, so no transport fare "hole". "Stress of traveling " is also eliminated.

(v) due to (i} and {iv} above, u have EXTRA ENERGY 2 do ur runz. If u can get 5 private teaching locations @ 10k/location, that gives 50k. Add that to ur 40-50k, that gives u 90k minimum.

(vi) since ur SATURDAYS ARE YOURS (and not d school's) , u can upgrade urself certificate-wise, have more time on ur laps 4 private home teaching, hence more income!


CONCLUSION: When u look @ it finely, u'll see dt what u lose @ d end of d day in signing 4 dt "big" club may be MORE than d gain.

So in putting Pen 2 paper, ie b4 u make dt "mega-deal" move, ensure u don't fix ur gaze on the GROSS PAY. Instead, put all other factors into consideration, ie, LOOK AT THE NET PAY!


**drops pen**

rezzy:
My first teaching job after graduation in 2011, was at a school in Ilufe-Alaba. I was paid 13k.

A friend of mine is still there, her salary is still 20k. She started in early 2010.

Rezzy, I feel u!

Bekwarra:
Now in the realm of home tutorials sire.
Just landed it about 3 weeks ago. An IGSCE student and a primary 3 kid. I spend 3hrs with them thrice a week and collect 3k per visit.

Hmmmm, Bekwara, ur head dey there!
**fetches calculator**
3 'visits' @3k per visit ===> 9k per wk
4 wks @ 9k/wk =========36k/mnt PER LOCATION o!
My personal person, tnx 4 "lending urself brain".
What u need 2 do now is MULTIPLY ur locations.
If u can have 5 of such locations, that fetches u 180k/month as an "ordinary" private tutor o!
End of story.
#lobatan

[quote author=GoldenDr
CIE certification?[/quote]Kindly visit: www.cie.org.uk
*dassol*

LaurelP:
Money shouldn't be the only motivating factor in your career. There are other things like goodwill, training, networking potential, relationship built and other non monetary benefits. So its not always compulsory that u must leave when you get a bigger monetary offer. So if you feel your boss have been good to you and you're still happy, then by all means, stay. But it shouldn't be because you wanna please your boss, let it be because you're happy staying there.

Gbam!!!
U have "talked my talk". What more can I say?

rezzy:
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GoldenDr:
Vacancy! Vacancy!! Vacancy!!!
Teachers needed in a new
primary school in Lagos.
Price: 30k and above.
Qualifications: SSCE, N.C.E,
B.ED, TCII
Call: 09095259464
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rezzy
I don't think Ojo Alaba can pay such amount.

A "whole" 30k? Rezzy!!! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrh! Ojo Alaba don suffer 4 ur hand o! Lolz

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manie:
I wanted to arrest him, but my father begged me not to try. Thank God we have suceeded in liquidating the inheirted debts.

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Leaders and employers of labour need to be careful of people who are ambitious, speak ill about their colleagues and love doing eye service. The guy made sure that people who brought him in made mistakes and were asked to resign, set his colleagues up, made sure that his rivals were frustrated out of the organisation till he achieved his mission.

I dont want to believe in African magic, but in order to carry out his plans he made sure the owners never stepped into the place for 4 good years.

"Chairmoh",
Pls ride on. The Lord is your Strength!

STENON:
You are always funny with your comment.

ermmmm....
**covers face**

biggal:
Hmmmm let me try n write somefin. I hv bn followin dis thread bt too weak to comment. Am based in ph. From experience almost all the schools in ph need teachers bt they don't advertise. Why? Cos they always hv I beg to apply leTters always with dem. So dnt wait for advert go to any school around u n submit. I bet u
they will call u even if nt now.
I want to say a big tanx to all d contributors in dis thread. I neva wanted to go n luk for anoda skul bt d inspiration n encouragement I got here pushed me. I will stop here for now. Will tell my teaching story later. Meanwhile do anybody know abt EDUFORT INTL SCHool. Pls I nid info abt dem

Biggal, ur input is highly appreciated!
Can't wait 2 hear ur teaching story.
**ears wide open**

masties2:
by masties2 (f ): 4:38pm

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MANIE:
Not pissed off, but will really
appreciate it if the person who
posted the hearsay can just tell
me the original source of his
information.

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MASTIES2:
As a neutral party sir, I would say those allegations were weighty considering this is a public forum. But, do you know that the teacher(s) might have served under the thieving principal. You stated that you took over last year, so, obviously he was not referring to you.

It is so sad that people we trust often end up disappointing us. That thief should be found and arrested. My humble piece.

Hmmmm, masties2, "Good thinking, Good product"!

Who knows what havoc d"thieving" Principal would have caused in the guise of "order from above". Guess Manie still has more "cleaning" tinz 2 do - ala public image.
It is well!

masties2:
by masties2 (f ): 4:38pm

manie :
Not pissed off, but will really
appreciate it if the person who
posted the hearsay can just tell
me the original source of his
information.

masties2:
As a neutral party sir, I would say those allegations were weighty considering this is a public forum. But, do you know that the teacher(s) might have served under the thieving principal. You stated that you took over last year, so, obviously he was not referring to you.

It is so sad that people we trust often end up disappointing us. That thief should be found and arrested. My humble piece.

Hmmmm, masties2, "Good thinking, Good product"!

Guess what havoc d"thieving" Principal would have caused in the guise of "order from above". Guess Manie still has more "cleaning" tinz 2 do - ala public image.
It is well!

STENON:
Pls I received this message and I need an explanation.

Dear Applicant, Kindly resend the full details of your CV to us.

Greenspring School, Lekki

Do either/both of the following:

1. Probably a part of ur CV was missing, so, like GoldenDr just said, "re-send it"

2. Place a call 2 d school admin 4 clarifications.
Best of luck.