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JackWolfskin:
Exactly. I experienced the bolded. Wait for it...

...~10 years ago.

Great writing as always from Pocohantas

It was five years for me. In 2020, I took a break from work. For one year I massively upskilled. Got three certifications: Product Design, Product Management, and Project Management, plus a 5-month internship with a company in the UK offered through Almond Careers in a role that combined aspects of each specialization.

Prior to the upskilling, I made $$ 10-12, but after it, in 2021, I became qualified for roles that pay more than $25 per hour, off Upwork, and with benefits. Inasmuch as where someone is right now is a good starting point, I wish I hadn't lingered at the beginner level for too long. Someone who used to work on Upwork in UI/UX that I know now works in Ireland and getting more than $150k per annum just because they advanced their skills so well, got into Toptal, worked for Loom, and then a European fintech employed him mid-2021.

We will all get there, hopefully, or even found startups that will create jobs.

I was on Upwork for six years and made more than $100k. The truth is, more than 90% of you guys reading this thread and this post will not be succesful. Upwork is not child's play, and if you do not have the skills and attention to detail required, you will not get very far.

I might sound negative, but I swore never to tell any soul about Upwork in Nigeria anymore because you guys don't have the work ethic, the resolve, and the ability to transcend the Nigerian factor. The ones I introduced to the platform never made it anywhere because they didn't put in the work. To me, Upwork is best discovered by a person rather than being told about it.

If you are going into Upwork without the right tools, equipment, and mindset -- you will fail.

If you begin working on Upwork without quickly specializing, for instance, moving from content writing to marketing automation expert; or, data entry worker to Business Analyst within your first two years on the platform, you will fail.

If you love too much sleep and detest rejection, you will fail.

If you cannot devote all of your heart and passion to become the best that you can be, you will be found out and you will get your sorry ass fired.

If you cannot rid yourself of that uniquely Nigerian ability to fashion excuses for the deferment of work, you will be let go. Your profile will tank and no one will hire you.

Cataboy:
How can I be of help to you? so you pay me 2k

If you're handy with WordPress and know your way around computers and live on Mainland Lagos, contact me at contactify2011@gmail.com, I have a job for you.

asiwaju1981:
I am in...

Ode. You want to sell your identity for 2k?

aezenkwu:
I have 140k down for this machine
And we will apply escrow please

Come up. You rightly said machine, so let your bid reflect.

Offpoint1:
3-in-1 abi na just monitor?

Monitor only. I put a good description, check the model.

HP 1030 G2 for sale. Touch screen. Ssd, convertible. N180k

Check out this thread for more info:

https://www.nairaland.com/7192463/hp-elitebook-1030-x360-g2

Everything is so expensive right now. Pele.

High end hp monitor for sale.

https://www.nairaland.com/7180364/high-end-hp-elitedisplay-e273

I want jollof anty

Guys, check out out what I'm selling oh!

High end HP monitor. Details in this thread.



https://www.nairaland.com/7180364/high-end-hp-elitedisplay-e273

I had a good time working with ny South African boss, and a horrible time with the Indian. Run from Indians at all costs.

In other words, please check out this monitor that's for sale in Lagos on my thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/7180364/high-end-hp-elitedisplay-e273

angelEmade:
how many inches and how much for a display like this? My dad plans to buy for something like this for classes in his school

It's 27 inches. Selling for 90k.

riches4me:
Price?

90k

ngBuild:
50k?

Chat me on Whatsapp. Check my signature for phone number.

moyetunmbi:
[color=#770077][/color]Is it still available

Yes, it is. Chat me kn Whatsapp. Number in signature.

telim:
Give me your number

Yr

I have a pristine HP EliteDisplay E273 Monitor for sale.

The box, receipt, and all accessories are intact.

Going urgently. Price: N90,000. Slightly negotiable.

Location is Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

Please call or text me with the number in my signature if you're interested. Thank you.

I wonder what they have going on.

In other words... check out what I'm selling oh!

Premium barely used pristine HP EliteDisplay E273 for sale.

Check the thread out for more pics.

https://www.nairaland.com/7180364/high-end-hp-elitedisplay-e273

I have a pristine Elitebook X360 personally used and in great condition for sale. Its also heavily discounted at N180k only.

Check my thread here for more pictures


https://www.nairaland.com/7192463/hp-elitebook-1030-x360-g2#114073538

Abbeyrabbit43:
150k ready to buy today

Chat me on Whatsapp.

I think it's appropriate.

I have a pristine Elitebook X360 personally used and in great condition for sale. Its also heavily discounted at N180k only.

Check my thread here for more pictures


https://www.nairaland.com/7192463/hp-elitebook-1030-x360-g2#114073538

Photos 2

Photos

I have for sale a personally used HP elitebook 1030 G2 X360

- Core i5
- 7th gen
- 256gb SSD
- 8gb RAM
- 2.95 ghz processor speed
- Touchscreen
- Keyboard light
- Fingerprint
- Convertible

N180k.

My location is Owode on Ikorodu road. Selling fast. Phone number in signature

slimjohn2k5:
Is it 4k display?

No.

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Pictures

I have a pristine HP EliteDisplay E273 Monitor for sale.

The box, receipt, and all accessories are intact.

Going urgently. Price: N90,000. Slightly negotiable.

Location is Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

Please call or text me with the number in my signature if you're interested. Thank you

Please, read and let me know what you think.

Three months ago during the nationwide blackout, in Lagos State, I went out to a bar late in the evening to chill. Not really a bar, but more like a neighborhood liquor store with outdoor seating.

While drinking, a conversation ensued with a man there. We got talking about what we do, and I shared with him that I am in tech, and I work primarily in marketing project management. The man expressed surprise at such a setup and we got talking. I took time to explain how everything worked and encouraged him to look into switching to tech. He asked for my phone number and I gave to him. We were at the bar until like 11pm. When I got up to walk home, he followed and walked me a few meters.

The next day, this dude asked if he could come around to my place so I can show him a few things about the work, I said okay, come on over. He did and would not stop gushing about how comfortable and conducive my place was, how it was the perfect setup for work. I showed him a few stats and websites on my computer, and he took his leave.

For the next few days, this man will call me several times in a day to "check up" on me. Asking me inane questions such as "have you eaten"? or "how is work going with you"? and "how are you feeling today" and all these unrequested and unwanted prayer and adulation. I found this quite off-putting. I didn't know this man that much and I did not really care for such displays of friendship. I started to distance myself from him.

What's happening now, is that this man, age 43 years old (I am 28 years), is trying all that he can to ingratiate himself into my life. First it started with him telling his life story, how his father is turning up the heat on him and will not allow him touch anything in the house. How he has been jobless for the last 13 years since he graduated with a degree in microbiology. I promised him that I will work with him to get him a job online that he can be doing. The key takeaway is that I did not promise to give him a job: I was going to work with him to get a job.

I might have made a mistake by telling him the specifics of my business, now he sees me like his savior, the one who will finally turn his life around, and he's been very presumptuous about it. He's been to my place a few times since the first occasion, and he's begun divvying up my living room, pointing to where he will setup his computer desk and chair, how he will cook for me, run my errands etc to learn my specific line of work. He's talked about how I will provide him with a laptop and modem (I do that for my employees). As an introverted person who needs a lot of personal space, this was quite shocking to me.

I've asked him to deploy whatever is in his arsenal to go for a four months training that will put him on a professional track, but no, he wants me to teach him, hold his hand, and whatnot. However, I absolutely do not do that -- I do not train people, I hire when I need help. At this time in my career, I'm very jealous with my time, and only spend it on core activities.

Where I have a problem is -- why would a 43 year old man be comfortable living in his father's house and not have a lick of professional experience sixteen years after graduation? To me, it shows a lack of drive or imagination. It is totally unacceptable to me. If he had been fifteen years younger, I would have considered, but honestly, that a 43 year old man will be so clueless is extremely annoying and is a huge red flag.

Why do some people think they can just start utilizing another person's resources (housing, time, knowledge) if they're friendly enough? Anyways, I've just texted him I can't see him anymore and instructed the gatekeeper to not let him again.

Absolutely no one can leach on me. It took me six years to build my skills and create the type of environment I want, and I'm not opening it for anyone to come in and use as they please.

Rant over.

HP elitedisplay E273

I have a few items for sale.

A. F&D tower Bluetooth speaker sound system, two months used. N70k

B. Scanfrost two gas, two electric cooker and Oven. N65k

C. Scanfrost 1.5hp AC, two months used. Pristine condition. N100k

D. HP EliteDisplay E273 external monitor. Pristine condition N140k


The location is Irawo, after mile 12 on Ikorodu road. I will listen to reasonable offers. You can reach me on zero. nine. zero 132692fortyfive or check my signature. Whatsapp or text please.

Thanks!!

I have a few items for sale.

A. F&D tower Bluetooth speaker sound system, two months used. N70k

B. Scanfrost two gas, two electric cooker and Oven. N65k

C. Scanfrost 1.5hp AC, two months used. Pristine condition. N100k

D. HP EliteDisplay E273 external monitor. Pristine condition N140k


The location is Irawo, after mile 12 on Ikorodu road. I will listen to reasonable offers. You can reach me on zero. nine. zero 132692fortyfive or check my signature. Whatsapp or text please.

Thanks!!