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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Nobody: 3:19pm On Apr 29, 2021
I started my first official job at the age of 20. I worked at my mum's farm, hated the Job but she always threatened not to pay my school fees and send money when am in school. So I just had to do it. I always consoled myself that what she was giving me is more than what I worked for because I worked only during holidays. From Monday to Saturdays, 7am to 6pm.

I conclude my NYSC during the covid and have been with a surveyor as a pupil surveyor and office assistant. Am receiving 20k. this life eh
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by afrika4real(m): 3:24pm On Apr 29, 2021
007update:
Most people complain about not having a job mine while they lack the all it takes to have a job.
Last week, I saw an advert and instead of applicants to apply the end up shouting "I am interested". Well, you don't expect the management to go and apply for you.
So today, we will be answering the question "AT WHAT AGE DID YOU LAND YOUR FIRST JOB?". You can actually share your story to encourage those still searching for a job.
Please for those that still have issue nailing their dream job you can learn from those that have theirs and also you can ask them questions in that regards.


I was in Asia state for NYSC when I saw job advert. A school in Offa Kwara state looking for Fine Art / Intro Tech teacher with 5 years experience.. it was 2 months to the completion of my NYSC as an architect serving copper. No teaching experience so far but I just applied because I didn't want to go back home and be collecting money from my parent.
O was called for interview, I passed the interview and offered me the job at the age of 26 in 2006.
After 7 months, I got an architectural job in Lagos
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by mydivinely: 3:27pm On Apr 29, 2021
ford101:

i really want to start up a business.any advice on what business i can venture into.
Look at your Environment what do u thing is lacking, or what do u think u can do different n special of more value than what it is now,,
Do u really have passion for it.? i started my Business for over 4months it was NOT moving, peopled pitied me , some laughed, some mocked me, i continued , some even say i should pray and fast some said i should wind up, but i stayed i knew what i wanted now the STORY HAS CHANGED IF NOT FOR PASSION TODAY I WOULD HAVE RELAXED AND ACCEPT DEFEAT. TODAY AM SUCCEEDING ... am an employer of labour

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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by mydivinely: 3:31pm On Apr 29, 2021
Afokesco:
life no easy bro.. especially when you are born without a silver spoon
Very correct, But i didnt allow my background keep my back on the ground.. i was born poor i cannot die poor, DETERMINATION IS THE KEY...
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by LyfeJennings(m): 3:32pm On Apr 29, 2021
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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Afokesco(m): 3:36pm On Apr 29, 2021
mydivinely:

Very correct, But i didnt allow my background keep my back on the ground.. i was born poor i cannot die poor, DETERMINATION IS THE KEY...
100%
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by flexyrule(m): 3:38pm On Apr 29, 2021
davidtuzy:
••• I got My first job at age 17 just After i finished writing my WAEC™...

°°° My first job was with AKSU Cafeteria, were i was Employed as a Waiter/Kitchen Assistant ( i was so glad )...

∆∆ back den some Campus babes do beg me to give dem food dat dey are hungry and don't have Money ( School life is hard when you have No supporter or Skills )

°°° To be Employable Now, You NEED √

• Skills™ = 100% √√√√

• Degree° = 50 % √√

{ So therefore .•. Be Wise ✌✌ }
wink wink wink wink wink wink
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Chinny024(f): 3:40pm On Apr 29, 2021
23...I don tire!!! grin wink sad
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by johnnypumpum(m): 3:44pm On Apr 29, 2021
i was five my sisters will pay me 10 naira not to tell our dad what happen at home when he is not around.....my First Job
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by smasher1(m): 3:44pm On Apr 29, 2021
HotPoundedYam:
I was 13 years old.. my mum used to pay me 50naira a week to babysit my kid sis sad

Now when I think about it..I feel cheated... I should have negotiated 50 thousand naira per day. This life no balance at all

It's a free job. You were paid for doing what you ought to have done.
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by youngking22(m): 3:45pm On Apr 29, 2021
self employed at 19, driving my own tricycle ( Keke)...
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by HRSweetness(f): 3:45pm On Apr 29, 2021
kennethfranc:
20

Impressed! At such a young age, you work so hard.

I feel like buying you a bottle of chilled kunu. Can you send your account details if you don't mind?
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Josywhyte: 3:47pm On Apr 29, 2021
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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Tapout(m): 3:50pm On Apr 29, 2021
Madu2013:
When I was 12 my father used to pay me everyday i came to help him in his shop, i used to save atleast 20k in a month then. I made a lot of money then that I didn’t know what to use it for.

I landed my first cooperate job @ 23 during my 300level in the university as an office assistant to a house of rep member. The salary was 35k.

I got a federal job last year as I turned 30 years with salary of over 100k after all deductions.

I’m grateful to God but I’m still looking for a better opportunity elsewhere. I won’t stop untill I start taking home at least 500k every month.

Thank God for your achievements so far but that 500k shouldn't be your target "at least". People dey collect millions as take home pay. It might not sound realistic to you now but All I'm saying is "don't limit yourself". Wish you all the best.

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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Lamas2012(m): 3:51pm On Apr 29, 2021
18 , after my SSCE was retained to teach maths then nd was paid 5k then but today we thank God for where he is taking us to
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by ford101: 4:06pm On Apr 29, 2021
mydivinely:
Look at your Environment what do u thing is lacking, or what do u think u can do different n special of more value than what it is now,,
Do u really have passion for it.? i started my Business for over 4months it was NOT moving, peopled pitied me , some laughed, some mocked me, i continued , some even say i should pray and fast some said i should wind up, but i stayed i knew what i wanted now the STORY HAS CHANGED IF NOT FOR PASSION TODAY I WOULD HAVE RELAXED AND ACCEPT DEFEAT. TODAY AM SUCCEEDING ... am an employer of labour
nice one so what business are you into.
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by FashionCookie(f): 4:08pm On Apr 29, 2021
Can't really remember how old I was then but it was after secondary school, in 2004. Worked as a dry-clearner. Manual washing o no be machine...big big duvet, towels, clothes, boxers, just name it. For good two months...the idiot no gree pay us(my girlfriend, Efe na carry me go do that "labu" work) till today. Haaa person don suffer. What did we not do to get our money? Reported him to their head pastor abi How dem dey call am?(Christ Embassy) and the idiot was forming assistant pastor. Till now as I'm typing this, d idiot no gree pay us. I usually tell Efe my girlfriend that he must pay that money someday even if I become the president of Nigeia. She go dey laugh...I go use army flog werey commot 4 him body. 3,500 abi 3k he was suppose to pay us then.

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Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Obas101(m): 4:20pm On Apr 29, 2021
kenzysmith:
Last year at the age of 30. After bet9ja virtual make me feel I don't need to work to become a millionaire
How muxh you win? I hope you invested it well
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by PoTTV: 4:31pm On Apr 29, 2021
10, I was self employed in primary. I bought sweets in bulk and sold for retail price to my school mates.
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by kenzysmith: 4:34pm On Apr 29, 2021
Obas101:

How muxh you win? I hope you invested it well
win wetin? no let me swear for u o

Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Chimeluv(f): 4:45pm On Apr 29, 2021
At 19
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Blesyn22(m): 4:50pm On Apr 29, 2021
007update:
Most people complain about not having a job mine while they lack the all it takes to have a job.
Last week, I saw an advert and instead of applicants to apply the end up shouting "I am interested". Well, you don't expect the management to go and apply for you.
So today, we will be answering the question "AT WHAT AGE DID YOU LAND YOUR FIRST JOB?". You can actually share your story to encourage those still searching for a job.
Please for those that still have issue nailing their dream job you can learn from those that have theirs and also you can ask them questions in that regards.







I landed my first job at age 15 with one Chinese company at Ilorin
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by haybees95(m): 4:53pm On Apr 29, 2021
At age 23 2 weeks after my Service Year.....Still Open to better opportunities though.
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Durklil: 5:04pm On Apr 29, 2021
I employed myself
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Stevyne: 5:07pm On Apr 29, 2021
Exmilitant:
17, coca cola, until i tried to operate a forklift when the operator went for lunch, all 47 crates with bottles on the pallette crashed to pieces. I jump fence go house till today.
Omoh, them suppose carry you
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by dollyj1996(m): 5:21pm On Apr 29, 2021
I have been hustling in different way..i started working in block production site as a carrier for months, later moved to labour for bricklayer now lesson teacher. sometimes I wonder y I do jobs like this..
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Ekg911(m): 5:38pm On Apr 29, 2021
ford101:
i really want to start up a business.any advice on what business i can venture into.
palm oil business na blockchain
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Ombre(m): 6:19pm On Apr 29, 2021
Ekg911:
palm oil business na blockchain

Good day bro. Can we talk about this?
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by SafetyFirst(m): 6:21pm On Apr 29, 2021
At 20, I got a government job as a clerical officer GL. 04, with my WASSC.
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Nobody: 6:48pm On Apr 29, 2021
25 and also a graduate in geology still searching no money for masters the last time i went for a job interview was nagerian navy 2019 still no call up god help me oh
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by winner37(m): 6:57pm On Apr 29, 2021
I started my first job as a gate keeper at the age of 17 ,... I became a chef age 19 . become a director in a company age 23
Re: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by Elidrisy20: 7:06pm On Apr 29, 2021
some job shaa, I beta you dey unemployed

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