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Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op):
folake4u:
Oh wow, you're even justifying your actions.

And you have the audacity to reconsider the relationship because your partner didn't come out plain with her genotype, when you're worse.

Nice logic, King.
I for no justify am na.
Because you go stop to dey pay my bills.
Or make my scrotum go burst because you dey highly opinionated.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:47pm On Oct 18
altteemy:
This reminds me of the movie Sweet November by Keenu Reeves. I advice ManLikeL to watch it.

You'll need to have a strong heart to proceed.
I've watched it and I hate it, for real.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:45pm On Oct 18
laivwire:
Mr, Please remove this. Anybody who graduated from her set will identify her immediately from this picture.
That's mine not hers.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 7:13pm On Oct 18
folake4u:
So everybody on this thread is just going to ignore the fact that the Op admitted to cheating on his virgin girlfriend? Just like that?
So?
Make I die of konji because I wan dey serious relationship?
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op):
Father4all:
Now, I know why she is still a VIRGIN because she attended Northern university. At it been she attended Southern university........... grin
She actually schooled in the southwest, on the contrary.

Na me attend northern university .
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op):
Lekby25:
Asking for God's direction means asking God whether to go ahead marrying her or not.
God is too busy for this, bro.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 1:04pm On Oct 18
Egoat:
So? SS shouldn't get married again? And if they should, what is the most compatible genotype? Baba, rest.
At this point, you don't seem to have anything to give me.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 1:03pm On Oct 18
tunize:
This is part of the reason why life is a misery.

our living longer in life is not determined by our genotype people die everyday healthy or not only God knows the perfect time for everyone.

I'm a very straight forward guy I don't take decision based on pity if going to chose anyone in life chose them based on genuine love and not situations. so bro if you know you can't deal at the long run don't do it. I can categorically tell you for free here and now most people tell you to marry her won't do it.

I've a family member that is an SS genotype the crisis are real the question is can you cope without getting tired like someone stated up there without getting fraustrated? lets assume financially you can, can you cope psychologically, mentally and otherwise? these are deep questions to ask yourself for a long ride before making any decision.

And please don't sleep with her and dump her all she needs is genuine care and love is just so unfortunate it be fell her.
The last paragraph is well noted.
Thank you brother, for your input.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 11:23am On Oct 18
Babaibeji2020:
Immediately I read...you,first class....she, first class, I stopped reading the barrage of lies to follow......!
Wetin I wan gain from a faceless forum if I lie?
Sheun dey pay us money?

Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 11:22am On Oct 18
Babaibeji2020:
Immediately I read...you,first class....she, first class, I stopped reading the barrage of lies to follow......!
Like lmfao. grin grin
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:56am On Oct 18
Stephen0mozzy:
1. Don't let her do it - you're already getting your needs satisfied outside (which I don't approve sha) but don't let her think she has to earn your love in exchange for what I believe she's kept for marriage, to secure a relationship.

2. That's where you guys should have a conversation. You can both plan your lives from now on to minimize the severity of her health crisis - remember, anybody can have health issues, even the so called AA.

3. Hehe, don't mind me, yes, it's not pity, but don't keep her because of just how she makes you feel now that everything is still rosey and you're not full responsible for her - emotionally and otherwise. What you have now that you know that she's SS and going with her after due diligence, will be called love. But to go on because she was willing to sacrifice her vehginiti or how she'll feel, that'll be pity.

4. Hope you know that, there are MANY PEOPLE who have AA and AS girlfriends and can't say this same thing about them? I think you found a good girl.... I just hope she's not being a good girl because of her SS status. Also I hope she's not being a good girl only because you're a good guy.

If you know it's genuine, just do your due diligence - health profile/medical history of crisis and make your decision.

The most that the rest of us here can do is help you see the full picture. But you're the one to reap the rewards or risks.
You're a sage, chief.
Thank you so much your words of wisdom.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:51am On Oct 18
Egoat:
Mtcheww.

Why is discrimination written all over your post?

The lady should leave you, you don't deserve her.
There is no discrimination anywhere brother. I just wanted to maintain balance so people would understand where I'm coming from.
I have an aunt who remained unmarried till today because the one serious relationship she was in for long ended because the man was AS while she's AS too. They were so in love that they left what should have been discussed at first for later. The relationship crashed and she didn't recover from it till today.
Growing up hearing her story even as a kid has kind of implanted that consciousness in our respective minds.
You can't blame me for being conscious.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op):
DonEd:
I understand ur frustration honestly especially when u happen to be a man that has a particular taste in women. Its not gonna be a decision that's easy though.

On the bright side, all ur kids will be AS and they can as nature favors them meet someone whose genotype would be AA. The only scary challenge is solidly standing by ur wife if the health episodes should arise.

She only lied cos she was scared of losing the one good thing that she may have come across in a long while. U would do same if u r being honest with urself.

In all, ask God for direction, He knows all.
Thank you chief for your input.

When you say ask God for direction, what does that mean please?
Because I won’t even call myself a believer.
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:47am On Oct 18
DonEd:
I understand ur frustration honestly especially when u happen to be a man that has a particular taste in women. Its not gonna be a decision that's easy though.

On the bright side, all ur kids will be AS and they can as nature favors them meet someone whose genotype would be AA. The only scary challenge is solidly standing by ur wife if the health episodes should arise.

She only lied cos she was scared of losing the one good thing that she may have come across in a long while. U would do same if u r being honest with urself.

In all, ask God for direction, He knows all.
Thank you chief for your input.

When you say ask God for direction, what does that mean please?
Romance › Re: A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 8:38am On Oct 18
Stephen0mozzy:
Now, Mr. OP. Here's my two "scents" for you.

1. Sometimes, when we meet people we may take just one fact about them to just feed into our bias/stereotypes and judge them.

Yes, she may have been dishonest to have claimed being AS at the beginning. But since it's a conversation that came up, she should have been honest irrespective of how you reacted to the idea of being with an SS person. That's her genotype, nothing can change it. But there's someone who will be willing to drop their other terms and conditions and love her for the parts of her life that she can control - her personality and character.

If you know that's not you, don't sell her a dream of accepting her all, flaws and perfection because of pity.

2. People with SS are one of the strongest people in this world - they fight things that they had no choice in, many of them stay strong even till the expected life span of the average person; but most times the people who are not strong enough are those people who necessity will fall upon to care for them through tough times.

Now, with proper care and a monitored lifestyle she'll stay pretty healthy for a long time, but health Crisis are an inevitable part of being SS - will you be strong enough for her without hating her for it?

If your plans also involve the dream of living into old age with your partner, you know that's not guaranteed right? I mean it's not even guaranteed that you'll outlive her sef.

3. Calling off the "no sex before marriage" agreement.

You're about to make the worst mistake ever. Don't put her into a situation where she feels she needs to earn your pity just because she's an SS lady... she'll agree, because she needs you, but not you per say, she needs your genotype, atleast to procreate - your union will be very dry afterwards.

I would like you to have a conversation with her about that claim of vehginiti again. I personally have a big heart for trusting people, even blindly sef. But if I catch you in one lie, I'll not trust anything you've said to me before. If AS status was claimed because you outburst on SS; was vehginiti also claimed? - just thinking out loud.


--_----_-_-_-------
There's no soulmate anywhere.
AA, AS, SS all of us fall sick, all of us can die anytime.

You'll not find any lady that meets your fairytale specs.

If you want to make it work with her, please go for it. BUT BOTH OF YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING INTO, AND PLAN YOUR LIFESTYLE AROUND KEEPING HER HEALTHY TOO.
Thank you for your input brother.
First off, she's a virgin, that's been confirmed. She's letting go her virginity to possibly make the relationship work. But yeah, she's a virgin.

Secondly, where this becomes interesting is that I'm actually a very homely and caring person. Sincerely speaking and I want to believe it's one of the reasons she sees compatibility.
I could be overly caring not just to her, it's just my way of life.

If you ask any of my siblings to describe me, it's definitely will be centered on being excessively caring, patience and sympathetic.
Although I don't know if same can be said about dealing with SS crisis sha.


I won't call what we share pity though.
Sincerely so. I'm genuinely into her..
And for the first time in my life, I am scared of losing someone and believe me, I've met quite a number of souls.
This is unusual.
Romance › A Brother Needs An Advice. by ManLikeL(op): 6:59am On Oct 18
Brothers, What Will You Advise a Brother?

I'm currently confused about my relationship journey.

I haven't really been the type to consider a serious relationship for a while now. It's just been a couple of sex partners here and there. We do it safely and keep things on a superficial level.

Now, recently, there have been demands and questions here and there about starting a family, especially considering that my immediate junior brother is done having children. His lastborn will be three next month, while the lastborn of my family is also done having kids. Her firstborn is already 10 years old.

I seem to be the only odd one out in this regard, even though I'm arguably more financially settled than all of them. Not to brag, please; I'm just trying to paint a clearer picture of the situation.

I clocked 35 in May, and it was as if everyone in the universe agreed to centre their birthday wishes around God providing me with a wife and family. Ever since then, the reminders from my folks have been pretty loud, persistent, and disturbing.

For the first time in years, I decided to seek a proper relationship, unlike my usual superficial flings and sexcapades.

Come to think of it, I can barely go three days without proper sex. This detail should be useful later.

I met this very beautiful babe from my state. She's 27, a first-class graduate (I am too, actually), and I'm naturally attracted to every facet of intelligence, especially communicative and academic intelligence. She has both, and I'm superbly into her.

She can hold a very reasonable conversation without leaving you mentally exhausted. She's become an integral part of my life, and at this point, I think it's safe to say I'm deeply attracted to her and genuinely like her.

Worthy of note is the fact that I've enjoyed a very unusual level of peace with her over the past three months, which is absolutely unlike me.

I get correct anger ish, although I've learnt to manage it well. I'm not a violent person, but I pick offences easily, and most times, I walk away when provocations get too loud. More often than not, my walking away is goodbye. I'm so good at it.

But since meeting this babe, we've not had any ugly disagreements over these past few months. She's very calm, calculated, and receptive. These qualities have made me like her even more.

She has a reasonably good-paying job, but that's not even an issue. I earn well enough to cater for everything, but she's also financially independent. Gifting seems to be her thing, too, as she's spent quite a sum on gifts for me without expecting anything in return. I haven't even matched up to a quarter of what she's spent on gifting though.

For the first time in my life, I agreed to a no-sex-before-marriage relationship because she's a virgin.

I still dey run my games on a low, so this didn't really look like an ish.

Here lies the rub.

Just last week, she said she had a confession to make, and she opened up about being SS. Mind you, I'm AA, so, by the usual norms, this shouldn't be an issue.

But during one of our previous conversations, she had claimed to be AS and asked if I would be comfortable settling down with someone who was SS. I almost freaked out.

I'm sorry, but I've always wanted to have AA kids. With apologies to those affected, I've always believed that if I ever have children, I owe them the best possible chances at life, including heightened intelligence, beauty, and a sound genotype. I believe I have a reasonable degree of control over who complements my genes to bring these qualities to fruition.

I'm honestly very good-looking and intelligent, so why not get someone who possesses these qualities, too?

Call it insipid or vapid, but I could swear that life has already dealt some people heavy blows by limiting their options in their quest for a future partner. Unlike those of us with AA genotypes, who can consider partners across all the common genotypes without the same risk of having children with sickle cell disease, they don't always have that freedom. I wanted my kids to have that freedom and an avalanche of options, too.

So, when she asked me that question, I sincerely freaked out and couldn't hide my disdain.

This, in turn, stopped her from opening up until last week, when she could no longer hide it.

Funnily enough, I already like her to the point where I don't mind if she's SS, BB, or iPhone. undecided

But the fact that she lied is what actually turned out to be my ish. She's been a very straightforward person so far, and this particular issue has upset our fashioned norms.

I proposed that the no-sex-before-marriage agreement should be off if we were going to be together, and she agreed. But now, I'm beginning to think it might look as though I'm trying to take advantage of her at this point.

Brothers, what will you advise a brother?
Am I being unreasonable?
Considering the emotional supports people with SS need, how challenging can it be? What is the possibility that she lives long enough?

All insults, curses, and whatever are welcome.
T for grateful.
Music/Radio › Re: A Letter To Olawale-brymo Olofooro by ManLikeL(op): 2:13pm On Sep 18
Mynd44 NLfpmod
Music/Radio › Re: A Letter To Olawale-brymo Olofooro by ManLikeL(op): 5:25pm On Sep 17
Qwertyuiop1:
Brymo fell off badly mehn.
Do you know the meaning of fall off?
Music/Radio › Re: A Letter To Olawale-brymo Olofooro by ManLikeL(op): 2:29pm On Sep 17
Mynd44 NLfpmod


Please help shift this to the front page.
Thanks.
Music/Radio › A Letter To Olawale-brymo Olofooro by ManLikeL(op):
A Letter to Brymo: On Brilliance, Addiction, and the Strain of Alienation.



An honest reflection on the genius we fell in love with and the unreachability of his recent sonic experiments.


Dear Olawale,
I write this not as an outsider looking in, nor as a passing consumer of pop hits, but as someone who has surrendered hundreds of hours to the sanctuary of your discography. For years, listening to your music was not merely an occasional leisure activity; it was an addiction. You built a world so rich, so poetically dense, and so emotionally resonant that for a vast cohort of listeners, no other African artist could compare.
To understand the depth of our current frustration, one must first acknowledge the sheer scale of your brilliance. When you stripped away the conventional formulas of mainstream Afrobeats to give us Merchants, Dealers & Slaves and Tabula Rasa, you proved that African alternative music could be deeply cerebral yet intensely moving. By the time you delivered Oṣó in 2018, you had reached a level of artistic wizardry that felt almost sacred. You followed it with Yellow, a sprawling, multi-dimensional opus that proved you could balance existential philosophy with breathtaking melodic craft, and the melancholic, atmospheric perfection of 9: Harmattan & Winter. These were not just projects; they were triumphs.
Because of this mastery, you built something far stronger than a standard casual fanbase: you created a devoted, almost cult-like legion of listeners. We were the believers who defended your eccentricity, shared your acoustic cuts like secret manuscripts, and filled venues just to hear your voice echo through a room backed by simple, haunting arrangements. You became our musical sanctuary. We returned to your tracks daily because they gave voice to our internal struggles, our cultural pride, and our unspoken heartbreaks.
“We accepted your philosophy because it was wrapped in soul-stirring melody. But when the melody is banished, the philosophy becomes an exercise in endurance.”
Which brings us to the present dilemma. Over the past few years, spanning projects like Macabre, SHAITAN: Àródan, and Telekinesis, something vital has shifted. While Theta still retained the core soul that kept nine out of ten tracks on daily repeat, the records that followed have erected a steep wall between you and the very audience that revered you.
There is a stark difference between challenging an audience and completely alienating them. In your quest for absolute creative autonomy and minimalist conceptual art, you have increasingly stripped away the very elements that gave your music life: the sweeping string arrangements, the soaring vocal dynamics, emotional depths and the unforgettable hooks. In their place, we are often left with skeletal loops, harsh spoken-word cadences, and stark, unyielding arrangements. Aside from isolated moments of brilliance, such as "Onyinye" or "The Day Entropy Died - Sweet Baby Jewel", much of the recent catalog feels impenetrable, demanding exhausting effort from the listener with little emotional reward.
It is easy to argue that an artist owes nothing to their audience, that true art exists purely for the creator. But music is an exchange. We, the fans, are the lifeblood of the work. We provide the streaming numbers, the ticket sales, and the financial foundation that sustains an independent career. When an album is released and even your most dedicated listeners cannot comfortably play it twice, the numbers naturally plummet. Algorithms turn away, stream counts decline, and commercial reach shrinks.
This drop in numbers is not a sign that your fans have turned their backs on you out of spite; it is a sign of genuine disconnection. We cannot force ourselves to replay music that no longer moves our spirits. When the warmth of your folk-pop grandeur is replaced by cold, unyielding abstraction, the listener is left adrift.
We do not ask you to chase radio trends, nor do we ask you to compromise your fiercely independent identity. You have never been a pop star, and we never wanted you to be one. But we plead with you to remember the emotional bridge that made your art transcendent in the first place.
Your pen is still razor-sharp, your voice remains a powerful force of nature, and your understanding of Yoruba folklore and human nature is unequaled. But art in its highest form connects. We miss the wizardry of Oṣó, the expansive beauty of Yellow, the perfection of Èsan, the unmatchable artistry in Tabula rasa, and the soul of Harmattan & Winter. We miss being addicted to your music.
We remain here, waiting in the wings, hoping that on your next venture, you choose not just to express yourself, but to bring us along with you once again.

Sincerely,
A Devoted Listener
Romance › Re: Ever Dated A Nymphomaniac? by ManLikeL: 12:39am On Aug 29
Omo... I met this girl back then in 2023, we exchanged contacts.
She's a single mother of one.
I asked her out casually on phone and she requested that we should rather see and talk about it one on one.
I drove down to her shop. Talked briefly and she made it clear that she was quite demanding xxxually.
Now if you ask me, I don't know if I'll call her a nymph or she just had this always-blazing stamina. We weren't having Bleep like day in day out which is reason I doubt she's a nymph. She would only reach out when she needed it and it was like once in a month but bro.
It was demonic.
We once had Bleep from 8pm till day break, just casual breaks in between. By morning, I couldn't even stand straight on my legs. Like my legs were shaking vigorously.
And we weren't just having some missionary type of Bleep. Infact, we were having Bleep everywhere but my bed.

I had to run for my life when I reconsidered the level of substances I was taking just to match her energy.
Funnily enough, apart from the meals she took while she was around, she never billed me a dime nor accepted any monetary offer from me all through the 2 years we were together.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Newcastle Vs Liverpool (2 - 2) On 23rd August 2026 by ManLikeL: 4:42pm On Aug 23
I need a site link to stream this match please.
Celebrities › Re: Yomi Fash Shares Apc-branded Bread, Food Items In Lagos by ManLikeL:
Celebrities › Re: Yomi Fash Shares Apc-branded Bread, Food Items In Lagos by ManLikeL:
This is the only actor or celebrity that I follow blindly.

I love him that much.
Nwaiyoo:
Keep following them blindly, till after 2027 presidential election wuna go clear.
Not like I would have ever been stupid enough to vote anyone else other than Tinubu/APC either way.
Career › Re: Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 8:00pm On May 20
Ten06:
You are actually in a very strong position already.

You have:

Time

Patience

Stable electricity

Good hardware

Savings that remove desperation

A willingness to learn slowly


Those things matter more than many people realize.

Your systems are more than enough for almost every remote tech career path. Your HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 alone can handle software development, cybersecurity labs, cloud work, AI tools, video editing, virtualization, and heavy multitasking.

The bigger question is not:

> “Can my system handle tech work?”



It is:

> “Which tech path fits my personality, patience level, and income goals?”



Since you specifically want:

remote work

sustainable income

international earning potential

long-term stability

legal work from home

gradual but dependable growth


…then I would advise you to avoid hype-driven areas and focus on fields that:

1. Have global demand


2. Can be learned from home


3. Can be freelanced remotely


4. Do not require university degrees to enter


5. Still pay well years later



Here’s the truth many people won’t tell beginners:

The tech industry is now divided into:

overcrowded “everyone is doing this” fields

and practical high-income fields where skilled people are still scarce.


You should aim for the second category.


---

The 5 Best Remote-Friendly Tech Paths For You

1. Software Development (Most Dependable Long-Term)

What it is

Building websites, apps, systems, and software.

Why it is powerful

This is still one of the strongest remote careers in the world.

A good developer in Nigeria can work for:

U.S. companies

European startups

remote agencies

freelance clients

SaaS companies


And earn in dollars.

Best part

You do not need to be a genius in mathematics.

Recommended route for you

Start with:

HTML

CSS

JavaScript


Then move into:

React

Node.js

Databases

APIs


Eventually:

Full-stack development


Income potential

Very high once skilled.

Difficulty

Medium.

Time before earning

6–18 months realistically.


---

2. Cybersecurity (Excellent For Your Personality)

This one stood out strongly while reading your message.

You sound like someone who may enjoy:

working quietly

learning deeply

staying indoors

technical investigation

structured systems


Cybersecurity fits that personality well.

What it involves

protecting systems

finding vulnerabilities

securing networks

ethical hacking

cloud security


Why it is valuable

Cyber threats never stop. Companies always need security people.

Remote opportunities

Very strong internationally.

Areas inside cybersecurity

SOC Analyst

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Governance/Risk/Compliance

Security Automation


Best beginner route

Start with:

Networking basics

Linux

Cybersecurity fundamentals

CompTIA Security+ concepts

TryHackMe labs

Wireshark

Basic Python


Income potential

Very high internationally.

Difficulty

Medium to high.

Time before earning

8–24 months.

But once established, it can become very stable.


---

3. Cloud Computing + DevOps (Massively Underrated)

This is one of the strongest remote career paths today.

What it is

Managing servers, applications, cloud infrastructure, automation, deployments.

Using platforms like:

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure


Why I like this path for you

You already have strong hardware. You seem patient and methodical.

Technologies involved

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Scripting


Reality

This field is harder initially than web development.

But:

fewer people master it

competition is lower

salaries are often higher


Time before earning

1–2 years.

Long-term sustainability

Excellent.


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4. Data Analytics / Data Engineering

Good if you like:

logic

organization

patterns

business insights


Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau


Easier entry than software engineering

Yes.

High income ceiling?

Moderate to high.

Remote opportunities?

Good.

Recommended if:

You want something slightly less coding-heavy.


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5. AI-Assisted Tech Work (Very Important Today)

Do not misunderstand this part.

I am NOT saying:

> “Become an AI prompt engineer.”



That hype is unstable.

What is valuable now is:

> combining AI tools with real technical skills.



For example:

Developers using AI become faster

Cybersecurity analysts using AI become more productive

Data analysts using AI work smarter


AI should become your assistant, not your profession.


---

What I Would Personally Recommend For YOU

Based on your tone, patience, setup, and desire for sustainability:

Strongest recommendation:

Cybersecurity + Cloud

OR

Full-Stack Development + AI tools

These combinations are powerful internationally.


---

Your Biggest Mistake Would Be…

Trying to learn:

everything at once

10 programming languages

6 career paths simultaneously


That destroys progress.


---

What You Should Do In The Next 12 Months

Phase 1 — First 2 Months

Learn computer fundamentals properly.

Topics:

How the internet works

Networking basics

Linux basics

Git/GitHub

Command line


This foundation is CRITICAL.


---

Phase 2 — Choose ONE Path Only

Do not branch around.

Pick:

software development OR

cybersecurity OR

cloud/devops OR

data analytics



---

Phase 3 — Daily Learning Routine

You need consistency more than intensity.

Even:

3 focused hours daily for 1 year can completely change your life.



---

Platforms I Strongly Recommend

For Learning

[freeCodeCamp](https://www.freecodecamp.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[The Odin Project](https://www.theodinproject.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[CS50 by Harvard](https://cs50.harvard.edu/x?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[Coursera](https://www.coursera.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

[roadmap.sh](https://roadmap.sh?utm_source=chatgpt.com)



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Very Important Reality Check

Your first income may be painfully small.

Maybe:

$50

$100

$300


Do not panic.

Remote careers compound.

A skilled person earning in dollars from Nigeria can eventually build:

financial stability

location freedom

consulting income

freelance clients

remote employment

even tech businesses later


But the first stage is usually quiet and difficult.


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Final Advice

You currently have something many people lack:

room to focus without immediate survival pressure


Use this season carefully.

Do not chase:

crypto hype

fake forex mentors

“AI cashout” schemes

copy-paste online businesses


Build a real technical skill.

A real skill may take 2 years to mature… …but it can feed you for 20 years.
You've put all my yearnings to rest.
I'm deeply grateful.
Career › Re: Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 4:30pm On May 20
Mynd44
Nlfpmod


The new title totally changed my question into something else.
I'm not a remote worker and I've never been into tech before. I asked my question as an absolute layman and changing it into this won't let me get the answers that will help.

Kindly edit it back or to something better.

I'm in need of advice to help me settle for what to learn, earn and focus on...
You're making me look like I've the slightest ideas of things already when I don't.
Career › Re: Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 4:09pm On May 20
OloriDesire:
You have no jobs and you have these powerful laptops? undecided undecided

Who you dey lie give?

Oya continue with whatever fetched you the money to acquire those engines.

Nairaland and fake lives.
What's your doubt by calling me fake life?? Is it that you don't believe I have the listed systems or that I can't have them and need helps on way to go?
I never said I've been jobless all my life... I said I'm currently without job... It could mean I've just lost a job and not ready to start all over again. No part of that lines means I've been jobless all my life. If I want to be fake, I'll list things that aren't tech related but I have as properties ranging from the kind of car I drive and phones I use but nah, I just need guidance. And those systems are in all honesty, the least of what life has blessed me with. Consider it a very humble brag.
Career › Re: Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 3:25pm On May 20
ManLikeL:
Nlfpmod
Mynd44


Please help move this to the right section sirs.
FP please sirs
Career › Re: Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 1:04pm On May 20
Nlfpmod
Mynd44


Please help move this to the right section sirs.
Career › Can These Be Enough For Me To Survive As A Remote Worker? by ManLikeL(op): 1:03pm On May 20
Good morning everyone.

I have no idea where to post this but I need massive recommendations and guidance.

Consider this question the yearning of a technical layman so your suggestions pieced into bits could be earnestly appreciated and understood.

I want to go into tech and specifically I want to be a remote worker.
Nothing outside of my home interests me and the idea of earning in naira seems a bit un-enough at the moment.
What kind of skills should I acquire in the tech world?

Trust me, I can be patient enough to wait it out till it starts yielding so believe me, I'm not expecting a quick money making scheme kind of impactation. I'm ok with slow and steady, but I want it to be dependable enough that when it picks, then it peaks and will be sustainable.
At the moment, my estate has 20-hour power supply at the minimum. I have; 1) HP ZBook Fury16 G9-Intel Core I7, 16GB Ram and 1T SSD.
2) HP EliteBook 840 G9 16GB Intel Core i7 SSD 512GB.
3) I have a well upgraded HP mini Prodesk cpu (16/512GB).
And a mini power station to keep these running for a few hours if there is ever an outage.


I want to believe these systems should be able to handle any kind of tech duties.

I'm without a job currently and I don't want to even start searching for jobs although I have a few savings to sustain me for a few years since I'm single.
I want to make money legally from the shores of my abode.

Please assist a brother

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