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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by ikay00406(m): 2:14pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:
Hi Everyone, I’m 26 years old and I want to share my little story with you all. I hope you can learn a thing or two from it. This is not my main account, I had to create a new account in view of my decision to share my story on this platform. I’ve been a Nairalander since 2012 and I have benefitted from the amazing academic and career insights shared by many. So, I thought it kind to share mine to help others in this amazing community.

I graduated from the University (if I reveal this, my colleagues who are avid Nairalanders would identify me grin) some 4-5 years ago with a second class upper, then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School (still made 2:1) and served in Rivers State. I did my NYSC in a reputable law firm (name withheld) in Port Harcourt. It was quite an experience both good and bad. I left the firm after service year out of frustration due to the poor leadership and mismanagement of funds by the head of office (the guy has since been fired). Mind you, my salary as a corper was 10k (the average NYSC legal associate in Lagos earned at least 5 -7 times this amount). I had depression at this point in my life.

After my unpleasant experience at the Port Harcourt firm and months of depression coupled with deep thinking and reflection, I decided to relocate to Lagos in January 2020 hoping to find a change in perspective. Mind you, I’m not from a poor background, my parents are both highly educated and middle-class workers residing in the South. Part of my resolve in relocating to Lagos was that I wouldn’t practice law again, I’ll probably go into technology, banking, or corporate communications (I speak eloquently).

After my relocation, I teamed up with a friend to work at a technology startup somewhere on the Island but this newfound path didn’t go as planned (I call this divine providence) and I was back to sitting at home. I did a few speaking jobs (volunteering) and some petty legal jobs for my friends and family to get by. At this same time, I was aggressively applying for both legal and non-legal jobs. This decision came on the background of my Dad’s advice that I should dust my CV/Certificates, search for a job and revive my already dwindling legal career. My Dad’s attempt to connect me to a senior partner at a hotshot law firm in Victoria Island failed and I basically had to do it my way.

Fast-forward to mid-February 2020 I had three interviews in three law firms within a space of two weeks. These firms ranged from mid-sized to small-sized. I attended all the interviews, the first interview was in a small law firm managed by a Senior Advocate. The SAN immediately liked my personality and offered to instantly hire me on a monthly pay of 100k (below industry standard). The other two law firms had slightly better remuneration, great structure and were bigger in size and outlook but their recruitment process was lengthy and I had to start immediately with the SAN on my Dad’s advice. I grudgingly stayed with the small firm hoping that I’ll get an offer from either of the two mid-sized firms and then port. Unfortunately, COVID happened and one of the firms discontinued my recruitment process while the other firm out rightly rejected me. I was deeply heartbroken. In order to keep my spirit and dreams alive, my Dad kept drumming into my ears that a smaller firm meant more work and a better learning experience. He kept reiterating the need to “know” the law and stop chasing money (what all senior lawyers say ). So, I was basically stuck with this 100k job, trust me at first the environment was deadening and monotonous (reading law reports and writing legal opinions every day isn’t fun at all cry). I felt like ditching my Old man’s advice and resigning during this period but due to COVID, I had to borrow commonsense and stay back. Little did I know that staying back was the best decision I would ever make to date, all thanks to God, my Dad and COVID.

While 100k may sound fair to most people, kindly note that some of my colleagues (with the same academic grades as mine) in top firms earned a monthly average of 250k or more. This awareness made me very discontent and unhappy but I still hung on to my job (a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush) besides, who quits his or her job in the midst of a COVID induced global economic crises.

Then in October 2020, everything changed! My boss got this very big personal legal project, it was really big and my boss asked me to come on board the project team. I was then paid the sum of N2.5Million for my participation and input in the project. Later on, another personal project came through, although little. I did not even do much this time and my boss gifted me 500 Pounds from the project. All of this financial largess is outside my boss’ magnanimity in other areas like superb mentoring, paying for my professional certifications, and giving me advice (my boss can advise for Africa grin), etc. Mind you, no matter how much I’m gifted or paid from the personal projects handled by my boss, my salary is still fully paid and as at when due. All these legal projects are reflected in my CV and have greatly boosted my career prospect. These projects have also helped me to build an impressive Linkedin profile and I’m currently very active in that space.

Recently, I got involved in another personal legal project with my boss and was paid N2 Million from the project fees. Sometimes, I look back at the events of my life and ask myself how I got to this pivotal point. If I hadn’t listened to my Dad’s advice and sought God’s face, I don’t think I would enjoy this type of privilege. I remember asking God for a multinational job but here I was, stuck with a 100k job completely unaware that God put a multinational remuneration in a small office with barely 8 employees. I’ve only worked for a year and 3 months but I’ve achieved what some people haven’t achieved in 3-5 years (career-wise and financially). Please don’t reject certain little offers that come your way, pray to God and seek advice where possible. Some blessings come in disguises and you may never know. This is my little grace-filled career story; I hope it inspires someone today. I want to thank God Almighty for his grace in my career and my lovely parents for their advice and tremendous support.

PS: I have abridged my story to hide certain facts and information for my personal safety and that of my office and boss. My story may sound too good to be true but believe me, it is absolutely true.

You write so well.. Impressive
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by ThatPetiteChic: 2:15pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:

OP, I believe you. My brother left Ajibade this year for a bigger firm because of money and he is regretting it. This new firm still works from home but it's so stressful. He starts work from 5am to 10pm leaving him with no time for anything including himself. Initially he planned staying with this new firm for 2 years but he has barely worked for 6months and he already wants to ditch the work for his masters in the UK.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by WaffenSS(m): 2:16pm On May 23, 2021
prosperioh:
I tap in ur favour bro.


Abeg make person help me with 500 naira make i use chop something this sunday. God bless u.
0071630080
Access bank
Prosper.

2k sent to you.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by joeking2222: 2:16pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:

Basically, my boss doesn't pay me directly, my boss adds me to the project team and mandates the clients involved in the project to pay me as they pay my boss. So, basically, my boss opens doors for me to earn outside the office, that's why I said "personal legal project". Mind you, this doesn't come everytime but it's happened five times in a space of 7 months with the most recent happening a few weeks ago.
Bro, this your boss na very wonderful man o!!!! Good people still really dey this life sha..........may God continue to favour him, his entire family, you, and your entire family as well. God is indeed wonderful.........i just pray he answer me as well in this very difficult time. A big congrats bro......wishing you and your boss more wins and more ground breaking achievements!!!!
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Belial06: 2:17pm On May 23, 2021
ehisdan:
If this is how fake story motivates people then more of it is needed cheesy cheesy

You confuse low self esteem issue you battle with motivation

Sorry

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by MrHandsome2013: 2:17pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:
Hi Everyone, I’m 26 years old and I want to share my little story with you all. I hope you can learn a thing or two from it. This is not my main account, I had to create a new account in view of my decision to share my story on this platform. I’ve been a Nairalander since 2012 and I have benefitted from the amazing academic and career insights shared by many. So, I thought it kind to share mine to help others in this amazing community.

I graduated from the University (if I reveal this, my colleagues who are avid Nairalanders would identify me grin) some 4-5 years ago with a second class upper, then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School (still made 2:1) and served in Rivers State. I did my NYSC in a reputable law firm (name withheld) in Port Harcourt. It was quite an experience both good and bad. I left the firm after service year out of frustration due to the poor leadership and mismanagement of funds by the head of office (the guy has since been fired). Mind you, my salary as a corper was 10k (the average NYSC legal associate in Lagos earned at least 5 -7 times this amount). I had depression at this point in my life.

After my unpleasant experience at the Port Harcourt firm and months of depression coupled with deep thinking and reflection, I decided to relocate to Lagos in January 2020 hoping to find a change in perspective. Mind you, I’m not from a poor background, my parents are both highly educated and middle-class workers residing in the South. Part of my resolve in relocating to Lagos was that I wouldn’t practice law again, I’ll probably go into technology, banking, or corporate communications (I speak eloquently).

After my relocation, I teamed up with a friend to work at a technology startup somewhere on the Island but this newfound path didn’t go as planned (I call this divine providence) and I was back to sitting at home. I did a few speaking jobs (volunteering) and some petty legal jobs for my friends and family to get by. At this same time, I was aggressively applying for both legal and non-legal jobs. This decision came on the background of my Dad’s advice that I should dust my CV/Certificates, search for a job and revive my already dwindling legal career. My Dad’s attempt to connect me to a senior partner at a hotshot law firm in Victoria Island failed and I basically had to do it my way.

Fast-forward to mid-February 2020 I had three interviews in three law firms within a space of two weeks. These firms ranged from mid-sized to small-sized. I attended all the interviews, the first interview was in a small law firm managed by a Senior Advocate. The SAN immediately liked my personality and offered to instantly hire me on a monthly pay of 100k (below industry standard). The other two law firms had slightly better remuneration, great structure and were bigger in size and outlook but their recruitment process was lengthy and I had to start immediately with the SAN on my Dad’s advice. I grudgingly stayed with the small firm hoping that I’ll get an offer from either of the two mid-sized firms and then port. Unfortunately, COVID happened and one of the firms discontinued my recruitment process while the other firm out rightly rejected me. I was deeply heartbroken. In order to keep my spirit and dreams alive, my Dad kept drumming into my ears that a smaller firm meant more work and a better learning experience. He kept reiterating the need to “know” the law and stop chasing money (what all senior lawyers say ). So, I was basically stuck with this 100k job, trust me at first the environment was deadening and monotonous (reading law reports and writing legal opinions every day isn’t fun at all cry). I felt like ditching my Old man’s advice and resigning during this period but due to COVID, I had to borrow commonsense and stay back. Little did I know that staying back was the best decision I would ever make to date, all thanks to God, my Dad and COVID.

While 100k may sound fair to most people, kindly note that some of my colleagues (with the same academic grades as mine) in top firms earned a monthly average of 250k or more. This awareness made me very discontent and unhappy but I still hung on to my job (a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush) besides, who quits his or her job in the midst of a COVID induced global economic crises.

Then in October 2020, everything changed! My boss got this very big personal legal project, it was really big and my boss asked me to come on board the project team. I was then paid the sum of N2.5Million for my participation and input in the project. Later on, another personal project came through, although little. I did not even do much this time and my boss gifted me 500 Pounds from the project. All of this financial largess is outside my boss’ magnanimity in other areas like superb mentoring, paying for my professional certifications, and giving me advice (my boss can advise for Africa grin), etc. Mind you, no matter how much I’m gifted or paid from the personal projects handled by my boss, my salary is still fully paid and as at when due. All these legal projects are reflected in my CV and have greatly boosted my career prospect. These projects have also helped me to build an impressive Linkedin profile and I’m currently very active in that space.

Recently, I got involved in another personal legal project with my boss and was paid N2 Million from the project fees. Sometimes, I look back at the events of my life and ask myself how I got to this pivotal point. If I hadn’t listened to my Dad’s advice and sought God’s face, I don’t think I would enjoy this type of privilege. I remember asking God for a multinational job but here I was, stuck with a 100k job completely unaware that God put a multinational remuneration in a small office with barely 8 employees. I’ve only worked for a year and 3 months but I’ve achieved what some people haven’t achieved in 3-5 years (career-wise and financially). Please don’t reject certain little offers that come your way, pray to God and seek advice where possible. Some blessings come in disguises and you may never know. This is my little grace-filled career story; I hope it inspires someone today. I want to thank God Almighty for his grace in my career and my lovely parents for their advice and tremendous support.

PS: I have abridged my story to hide certain facts and information for my personal safety and that of my office and boss. My story may sound too good to be true but believe me, it is absolutely true.
.
Congrats.
Make I drop my azza?
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by bragamycin: 2:20pm On May 23, 2021
FuckEveryday:
Please can someone summarize the epistle in nothing less than 2sentences

This country is already too hard to start reading text book

He said if u Dey work for small company and ur OGA Dey pay u small money, Sidon there manage the money because as the company Dey grow , ur bonus fit grow with the company.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by adonainana: 2:22pm On May 23, 2021
Coolcalmcollect:

Don't mind the bastard, where I knew was wen he said lawyers are paid 50 to 70k during nysc....lolz also said fresh grad lawyers earn 250k monthly?? Smh gullible Nigerians will swallow the story as usual

Some fresh grad lawyers in law firms such as Templar’s, Aluko, Bloomfield, banwo etc warm up to 250k a month and sometimes on big projects they share bonuses every 6 months or so

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by SocialJustice: 2:23pm On May 23, 2021
Belial06:
Hahahaha Fake post on the beat

How to spot a fake post

They always have he following

1. This is not my main account, I had to create a new account in view of my decision to share my story on this platform. grin

2. I’ve been a Nairalander since ......
They always claim to have been on nairaland since 1970 grin

3. Their story is always too perfect well structured and totally incredulous nonsense

4. Or their story is one rubbish about my brother is sleeping with his son what should i do? Or I sponsored my girl from nursery to university and she cheated on me buh hoo hoo. All trash Nollywood knock off stories

5. These posts are created for the sole reason of getting traffic and are not real

6. The worst kind are those stories that pander to male chauvinist and feminists like my wife refused DNA test please advise grin or my husband rapes me please I am fed up I need mature minds only advise grin

I can boldy tell you that 99.9% of all relationship or family matters threads on this forum are fake made up stories and alot of the responses are fake to lure you in and lend some sort of credibility to the fake story
Jealousy. Be happy for him and stop fooling yourself. This is normal with the professional world if the lead consultant is not greedy.

Pray for God to settle you and stop being green with envy. Meanwhile, continue like this and you'll die in poverty and frustration.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by COdeGenesis: 2:23pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:
Hi Everyone, I’m 26 years old and I want to share my little story with you all. I hope you can learn a thing or two from it. This is not my main account, I had to create a new account in view of my decision to share my story on this platform. I’ve been a Nairalander since 2012 and I have benefitted from the amazing academic and career insights shared by many. So, I thought it kind to share mine to help others in this amazing community.

I graduated from the University (if I reveal this, my colleagues who are avid Nairalanders would identify me grin) some 4-5 years ago with a second class upper, then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School (still made 2:1) and served in Rivers State. I did my NYSC in a reputable law firm (name withheld) in Port Harcourt. It was quite an experience both good and bad. I left the firm after service year out of frustration due to the poor leadership and mismanagement of funds by the head of office (the guy has since been fired). Mind you, my salary as a corper was 10k (the average NYSC legal associate in Lagos earned at least 5 -7 times this amount). I had depression at this point in my life.

After my unpleasant experience at the Port Harcourt firm and months of depression coupled with deep thinking and reflection, I decided to relocate to Lagos in January 2020 hoping to find a change in perspective. Mind you, I’m not from a poor background, my parents are both highly educated and middle-class workers residing in the South. Part of my resolve in relocating to Lagos was that I wouldn’t practice law again, I’ll probably go into technology, banking, or corporate communications (I speak eloquently).

After my relocation, I teamed up with a friend to work at a technology startup somewhere on the Island but this newfound path didn’t go as planned (I call this divine providence) and I was back to sitting at home. I did a few speaking jobs (volunteering) and some petty legal jobs for my friends and family to get by. At this same time, I was aggressively applying for both legal and non-legal jobs. This decision came on the background of my Dad’s advice that I should dust my CV/Certificates, search for a job and revive my already dwindling legal career. My Dad’s attempt to connect me to a senior partner at a hotshot law firm in Victoria Island failed and I basically had to do it my way.

Fast-forward to mid-February 2020 I had three interviews in three law firms within a space of two weeks. These firms ranged from mid-sized to small-sized. I attended all the interviews, the first interview was in a small law firm managed by a Senior Advocate. The SAN immediately liked my personality and offered to instantly hire me on a monthly pay of 100k (below industry standard). The other two law firms had slightly better remuneration, great structure and were bigger in size and outlook but their recruitment process was lengthy and I had to start immediately with the SAN on my Dad’s advice. I grudgingly stayed with the small firm hoping that I’ll get an offer from either of the two mid-sized firms and then port. Unfortunately, COVID happened and one of the firms discontinued my recruitment process while the other firm out rightly rejected me. I was deeply heartbroken. In order to keep my spirit and dreams alive, my Dad kept drumming into my ears that a smaller firm meant more work and a better learning experience. He kept reiterating the need to “know” the law and stop chasing money (what all senior lawyers say ). So, I was basically stuck with this 100k job, trust me at first the environment was deadening and monotonous (reading law reports and writing legal opinions every day isn’t fun at all cry). I felt like ditching my Old man’s advice and resigning during this period but due to COVID, I had to borrow commonsense and stay back. Little did I know that staying back was the best decision I would ever make to date, all thanks to God, my Dad and COVID.

While 100k may sound fair to most people, kindly note that some of my colleagues (with the same academic grades as mine) in top firms earned a monthly average of 250k or more. This awareness made me very discontent and unhappy but I still hung on to my job (a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush) besides, who quits his or her job in the midst of a COVID induced global economic crises.

Then in October 2020, everything changed! My boss got this very big personal legal project, it was really big and my boss asked me to come on board the project team. I was then paid the sum of N2.5Million for my participation and input in the project. Later on, another personal project came through, although little. I did not even do much this time and my boss gifted me 500 Pounds from the project. All of this financial largess is outside my boss’ magnanimity in other areas like superb mentoring, paying for my professional certifications, and giving me advice (my boss can advise for Africa grin), etc. Mind you, no matter how much I’m gifted or paid from the personal projects handled by my boss, my salary is still fully paid and as at when due. All these legal projects are reflected in my CV and have greatly boosted my career prospect. These projects have also helped me to build an impressive Linkedin profile and I’m currently very active in that space.

Recently, I got involved in another personal legal project with my boss and was paid N2 Million from the project fees. Sometimes, I look back at the events of my life and ask myself how I got to this pivotal point. If I hadn’t listened to my Dad’s advice and sought God’s face, I don’t think I would enjoy this type of privilege. I remember asking God for a multinational job but here I was, stuck with a 100k job completely unaware that God put a multinational remuneration in a small office with barely 8 employees. I’ve only worked for a year and 3 months but I’ve achieved what some people haven’t achieved in 3-5 years (career-wise and financially). Please don’t reject certain little offers that come your way, pray to God and seek advice where possible. Some blessings come in disguises and you may never know. This is my little grace-filled career story; I hope it inspires someone today. I want to thank God Almighty for his grace in my career and my lovely parents for their advice and tremendous support.

PS: I have abridged my story to hide certain facts and information for my personal safety and that of my office and boss. My story may sound too good to be true but believe me, it is absolutely true.

Your experience is truly an inspiration to others to be patient , believe in themselves and keep hoping for an opportunity to come their way. I have an issue with a company where I work. I will need your legal opinion. Atleast help a brother. thanks
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by ehisdan(m): 2:24pm On May 23, 2021
Belial06:


You confuse low self esteem issue you battle with motivation

Sorry
lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by OJURONGBE1(m): 2:26pm On May 23, 2021
Coolcalmcollect:

Don't mind the bastard, where I knew was wen he said lawyers are paid 50 to 70k during nysc....lolz also said fresh grad lawyers earn 250k monthly?? Smh gullible Nigerians will swallow the story as usual

You self see through him?
Even Templars and Banwo& ighodalo pay in the region of 150k for new law associates .
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Freemasonry: 2:27pm On May 23, 2021
Big things do come in small packages. I hope this inspires someone.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by abbey37(m): 2:28pm On May 23, 2021
Congratulations brother what God has started in your life will not cease and the rest of us trusting for this kind of financial breakthrough God will do it for us soonest.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by WaffenSS(m): 2:28pm On May 23, 2021
Makemoneywithme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9ucDp0hJc

What accent is she trying, and miserably failing, to fake?
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by aieromon(m): 2:29pm On May 23, 2021
Menogetshishi:
I pray you'll continue to go higher and higher bro.


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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Smooyis(m): 2:33pm On May 23, 2021
This is why it is not good to compare ourselves to others. The plans of God in our lives differs. Congratulations

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by omoyeni37: 2:37pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:
Hi Everyone, I’m 26 years old and I want to share my little story with you all. I hope you can learn a thing or two from it. This is not my main account, I had to create a new account in view of my decision to share my story on this platform. I’ve been a Nairalander since 2012 and I have benefitted from the amazing academic and career insights shared by many. So, I thought it kind to share mine to help others in this amazing community.

I graduated from the University (if I reveal this, my colleagues who are avid Nairalanders would identify me grin) some 4-5 years ago with a second class upper, then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School (still made 2:1) and served in Rivers State. I did my NYSC in a reputable law firm (name withheld) in Port Harcourt. It was quite an experience both good and bad. I left the firm after service year out of frustration due to the poor leadership and mismanagement of funds by the head of office (the guy has since been fired). Mind you, my salary as a corper was 10k (the average NYSC legal associate in Lagos earned at least 5 -7 times this amount). I had depression at this point in my life.

After my unpleasant experience at the Port Harcourt firm and months of depression coupled with deep thinking and reflection, I decided to relocate to Lagos in January 2020 hoping to find a change in perspective. Mind you, I’m not from a poor background, my parents are both highly educated and middle-class workers residing in the South. Part of my resolve in relocating to Lagos was that I wouldn’t practice law again, I’ll probably go into technology, banking, or corporate communications (I speak eloquently).

After my relocation, I teamed up with a friend to work at a technology startup somewhere on the Island but this newfound path didn’t go as planned (I call this divine providence) and I was back to sitting at home. I did a few speaking jobs (volunteering) and some petty legal jobs for my friends and family to get by. At this same time, I was aggressively applying for both legal and non-legal jobs. This decision came on the background of my Dad’s advice that I should dust my CV/Certificates, search for a job and revive my already dwindling legal career. My Dad’s attempt to connect me to a senior partner at a hotshot law firm in Victoria Island failed and I basically had to do it my way.

Fast-forward to mid-February 2020 I had three interviews in three law firms within a space of two weeks. These firms ranged from mid-sized to small-sized. I attended all the interviews, the first interview was in a small law firm managed by a Senior Advocate. The SAN immediately liked my personality and offered to instantly hire me on a monthly pay of 100k (below industry standard). The other two law firms had slightly better remuneration, great structure and were bigger in size and outlook but their recruitment process was lengthy and I had to start immediately with the SAN on my Dad’s advice. I grudgingly stayed with the small firm hoping that I’ll get an offer from either of the two mid-sized firms and then port. Unfortunately, COVID happened and one of the firms discontinued my recruitment process while the other firm out rightly rejected me. I was deeply heartbroken. In order to keep my spirit and dreams alive, my Dad kept drumming into my ears that a smaller firm meant more work and a better learning experience. He kept reiterating the need to “know” the law and stop chasing money (what all senior lawyers say ). So, I was basically stuck with this 100k job, trust me at first the environment was deadening and monotonous (reading law reports and writing legal opinions every day isn’t fun at all cry). I felt like ditching my Old man’s advice and resigning during this period but due to COVID, I had to borrow commonsense and stay back. Little did I know that staying back was the best decision I would ever make to date, all thanks to God, my Dad and COVID.

While 100k may sound fair to most people, kindly note that some of my colleagues (with the same academic grades as mine) in top firms earned a monthly average of 250k or more. This awareness made me very discontent and unhappy but I still hung on to my job (a bird in hand is worth more than two in the bush) besides, who quits his or her job in the midst of a COVID induced global economic crises.

Then in October 2020, everything changed! My boss got this very big personal legal project, it was really big and my boss asked me to come on board the project team. I was then paid the sum of N2.5Million for my participation and input in the project. Later on, another personal project came through, although little. I did not even do much this time and my boss gifted me 500 Pounds from the project. All of this financial largess is outside my boss’ magnanimity in other areas like superb mentoring, paying for my professional certifications, and giving me advice (my boss can advise for Africa grin), etc. Mind you, no matter how much I’m gifted or paid from the personal projects handled by my boss, my salary is still fully paid and as at when due. All these legal projects are reflected in my CV and have greatly boosted my career prospect. These projects have also helped me to build an impressive Linkedin profile and I’m currently very active in that space.

Recently, I got involved in another personal legal project with my boss and was paid N2 Million from the project fees. Sometimes, I look back at the events of my life and ask myself how I got to this pivotal point. If I hadn’t listened to my Dad’s advice and sought God’s face, I don’t think I would enjoy this type of privilege. I remember asking God for a multinational job but here I was, stuck with a 100k job completely unaware that God put a multinational remuneration in a small office with barely 8 employees. I’ve only worked for a year and 3 months but I’ve achieved what some people haven’t achieved in 3-5 years (career-wise and financially). Please don’t reject certain little offers that come your way, pray to God and seek advice where possible. Some blessings come in disguises and you may never know. This is my little grace-filled career story; I hope it inspires someone today. I want to thank God Almighty for his grace in my career and my lovely parents for their advice and tremendous support.

PS: I have abridged my story to hide certain facts and information for my personal safety and that of my office and boss. My story may sound too good to be true but believe me, it is absolutely true.
Please brother, look my side this sunday afternoon, hunger is really dealing with me at the moment sir. Thank you sir. If its 500 naira sir.
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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by goodigoodi: 2:38pm On May 23, 2021
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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Godsownchild199: 2:40pm On May 23, 2021
ThatPetiteChic:


OP, I believe you. My brother left Ajibade this year for a bigger firm because of money and he is regretting it. This new firm still works from home but it's so stressful. He starts work from 5am to 10pm leaving him with no time for anything including himself. Initially he planned staying with this new firm for 2 years but he has barely worked for 6months and he already wants to ditch the work for his masters in the UK.
Hi there, trust me I know Dr. Ajibade, SAN he is a close friend to my boss and there are on several panels together.
Well, that's the challenge with moving to a bigger firm because of money. Trust me, it's good to go to Aluko or Olaniwun but the problem is would you have time for yourself. Money isn't everything.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Godsownchild199: 2:41pm On May 23, 2021
Smooyis:
This is why it is not good to compare ourselves to others. The plans of God in our lives differs. Congratulations
You're absolutely right.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Godsownchild199: 2:41pm On May 23, 2021
abbey37:
Congratulations brother what God has started in your life will not cease and the rest of trusting for this kind of financial breakthrough God will do it for us soonest.
Amen, thank you so much. May God also to it for you.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by NamelessOGBENI(m): 2:42pm On May 23, 2021
Baami,

I thank God for what he has done in your life and this is just the beginning.

I'm kind of stubborn that I don't believe in luck/favor or grace, my take is you need to sweat it out before his blessings follows but seeing his story, I might be force to flip the paradigm. Finally, I'm not advising anyone to slack waiting and hope with no real effort.

God no go shame us o..
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Belial06: 2:42pm On May 23, 2021
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SocialJustice:
Jealousy. Be happy for him and stop fooling yourself. This is normal with the professional world if the lead consultant is not greedy.

Pray for God to settle you and stop being green with envy. Meanwhile, continue like this and you'll die in poverty and frustration.
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Kai you are such a low IQ having poorly educated dolt

Sorry for you
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by OJURONGBE1(m): 2:43pm On May 23, 2021
Makemoneywithme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9ucDp0hJc

Who is this bitter woman with a fake accent ?
She even hired a poor motion graphics editor while dressed like a porn mistress, with a fake brow and artificial hair grin grin

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by prosperioh(m): 2:44pm On May 23, 2021
So someone just put smile for my face, as u put food on my table today, ur generation will never lack food, u shall lend to nations bro. Make i go buy small rice cook first make i no die.
prosperioh:
I tap in ur favour bro.


Abeg make person help me with 500 naira make i use chop something this sunday. God bless u.
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Prosper.

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Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by Godsownchild199: 2:45pm On May 23, 2021
OJURONGBE1:


You self see through him?
Even Templars and Banwo& ighodalo pay in the region of 150k for new law associates .
You don't know what your saying. My current firm pays NYSC associate 60k. Get your facts right. Who told you that Templars pays 150k for new law associates. Is it the Templars run by the Akpata's or the one you built. Go and do your research brother. Templars pays very well. Same with Aluko and Kenna Partners. My colleague who was in Aluko during NYSC earned 180k.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by SocialJustice: 2:46pm On May 23, 2021
Belial06:
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Kai you are such a low IQ having poorly educated dolt

Sorry for you
Omo, phuck off. Just be happy when others succeed so that one day, it will be your turn.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by OJURONGBE1(m): 2:49pm On May 23, 2021
Godsownchild199:

You don't know what your saying. My current firm pays NYSC associate 60k. Get your facts right. Who told you that Templars pays 150k for new law associates. Is it the Templars run by the Akpata's or the one you built. Go and do your research brother. Templars pays very well. Same with Aluko and Kenna Partners. My colleague who was in Aluko during NYSC earned 180k.

You're a bloody fucking liar.
Aluko & Oyebode don't pay 180k for their youth service intern.
Yes, the same Templars founded by Olumide Akpata. That Adewale Atake, a partner, bagged his SANShip few years ago. That kenneth worked at before he left for postgraduate studies.
The same firm Olu works in their Regulatory Compliance, Immigration & Employment.
Re: From N10,000 Salary To Millionaire Pay: My Grace Filled Career Journey So Far. by prosperioh(m): 2:51pm On May 23, 2021
WaffenSS:


2k sent to you.
Thanks a lot bro, received. As u put food on my table today, ur generation will never lack food. Already appreciated under my reply b4 i saw this. Bless u bro.

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