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Paul667:
Yes o

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TheWolfen:
No doubt but one can hardly trust people these days. There are many horrible stories that are opposite to yours and trust me anyone will think twice before dealing with old colleagues or friends. Don't blame them they just trying to stay safe from toxic people

Test the waters before stepping out..

Life is a risk you have to take, afterall


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INFP:
I think this post is for me.. I have always try to network with people but I find it so difficult. People trigger the hell outta me. To even go to them for help is a very big task. I have one of the richest relative in Abuja but I can't even go to him for help or try to relate even though he's been making efforts to reach out to me.... Sad

we are in the same boat

INFP:
I think this post is for me.. I have always try to network with people but I find it so difficult. People trigger the hell outta me. To even go to them for help is a very big task. I have one of the richest relative in Abuja but I can't even go to him for help or try to relate even though he's been making efforts to reach out to me.... Sad

I agree with your point, if na connection towards getting jobs I don't know for that one oh. Because most people with good connection before the job show self na problem, but las las e go still show.

But when it comes to skills, bros most people are not willing to learn, well me inclusive. The skill I picked was even subconsciously, didn't know that it would serve me one day just saw it as a means to get some fast cash in my pocket then, but presently that's what is feeding, clothing and housing me.

My guys go show dey ginger, bros show us way naw, you go explain tired and none go get mind to even invest anything (time or resources) into it.

We are all important towards eachother success but presently my best motivation is just to take my time and do what I want and invest it on myself towards getting more skills and more knowledge.


Self interest sounds selfish but it is better than self sacrifice, when you go for what you want and you succeed you can easily help more people compare to scarifying yourself to please people.


As my guy jay z would say, I can't help the poor if I am one of them so I got rich and gave back, to me that's a win win.

CamusMidas:
I agree with your point, if na connection towards getting jobs I don't know for that one oh. Because most people with good connection before the job show self na problem, but las las e go still show.

But when it comes to skills, bros most people are not willing to learn, well me inclusive. The skill I picked was even subconsciously, didn't know that it would serve me one day just saw it as a means to get some fast cash in my pocket then, but presently that's what is feeding, clothing and housing me.

My guys go show dey ginger, bros show us way naw, you go explain tired and none go get mind to even invest anything (time or resources) into it.

We are all important towards eachother success but presently my best motivation is just to take my time and do what I want and invest it on myself towards getting more skills and more knowledge.


Self interest sounds selfish but it is better than self sacrifice, when you go for what you want and you succeed you can easily help more people compare to scarifying yourself to please people.


As my guy jay z would say, I can't help the poor if I am one of them so I got and gave back, to me that's a win win.

I like your comment but make una try dey show us way bikonu

INFP:
I think this post is for me.. I have always try to network with people but I find it so difficult. People trigger the hell outta me. To even go to them for help is a very big task. I have one of the richest relative in Abuja but I can't even go to him for help or try to relate even though he's been making efforts to reach out to me.... Sad

Your moniker shows you're an introvert.

Same here tho.I find it hard to ask for help.
Relating with people is war.

Just because you cant see it doesn't it's not there. Internet+technology+oppurtunity

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

I would like to trim my focus of Gen-Z and Millennials as to how we can do better in this regard. I went to a good private school both for High school and University, and i can tell you for a fact that i only maintain decent relationship with a few of my ex classmates and this is partly because some silly reasons some still hold dear to their hearts, ego, malice to name a few. Even when i was in high school i never got along with all of my classmate even though i feel some of them behave obnoxious, silly and arrogant. University wasn't any different a lot of boys in my class never really mingled with any of our classmates even when i reach out to some of my friends and ask if they heard from any of our ex classmates, they say aside from me, they haven't heard from anyone else. I have also tried reaching to classmates i haven't heard from and the experience left a sour taste in my mouth because some of them feel you are practically doing too much. While this are situations that i have experienced, this is not far fetched from what a lot of my friends in my circle have experienced too.

One important lesson i learnt from networking with people is that it can plug you into a plethora of opportunities you may never have taught of. I made my first million supplying Agro allied by reaching out to someone who kept telling me "NO" more than 3 times and when i wen to him the fourth, he taught to the A to Z of the trade. A friend of my dad who worked in cooperate finance as a mid level staff got to work with people installing mast in eastern Nigeria by just reaching out to a friend back in high school, today as i speak, he got built his mansion under 3 months which was worth about N70m. I

Opportunities abound around us dear young people, but if we can put ego aside and be willing to work as part of something that brings value, regardless of whether we get credit for it or not. One other lesson young should also try and imbibe is that we may at certain point in our lives drop the "Solo" mentality of me doing it by myself and no help needed and be willing to join forces to bring a business or idea to life. Financing a business these days is tough work, and we should be willing to join our resources with others to bring a business into life. A lot of young people also need to create the "atmosphere to be accessible", the wrong attitude can fend people off of your because they may find your attitude too toxic for them.

Sweetheart, you are right, but some people function more when alone, and some function with network. What you feel works for you apply it. That's life.

You can't force an introvert to be who he or she is not, it's uncomfortable. And you can't force an extrovert to be who he or she is not.
And when you talk of people being arrogant or stubborn, well if you really want to network why would you perceive such people in such light in the first place.

Networking isn't only in getting old contacts, but understanding the inner plight, of what the person is going through. The person you're networking needs to trust you and you to trust him with no prejudice. But if you're using phrases like, stubborn and arrogant, etc. How in the world would you successfully network which such people that have a lot to give when you win their trust.

These days na stranger go even help you pass your so called friends and collegues

INFP:
I think this post is for me.. I have always try to network with people but I find it so difficult. People trigger the hell outta me. To even go to them for help is a very big task. I have one of the richest relative in Abuja but I can't even go to him for help or try to relate even though he's been making efforts to reach out to me.... Sad

Stop wasting time. Go to him. Sharpen things. And see what he has for you.

Stop wasting time. Many are wishing they had what you have.

There are really no excuses in life for a man who is ready.

Motivational text from a drunk nerd.
Anyway, would have love to network but folks from way back (inner circle from high school) be feeling funky once you let them in about a budding idea, some will just ignore you altogether. So I took the long route because the short cuts to success is fraught with dangers.

I never reach where I dey go but I get destination..

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

I would like to trim my focus of Gen-Z and Millennials as to how we can do better in this regard. I went to a good private school both for High school and University, and i can tell you for a fact that i only maintain decent relationship with a few of my ex classmates and this is partly because some silly reasons some still hold dear to their hearts, ego, malice to name a few. Even when i was in high school i never got along with all of my classmate even though i feel some of them behave obnoxious, silly and arrogant. University wasn't any different a lot of boys in my class never really mingled with any of our classmates even when i reach out to some of my friends and ask if they heard from any of our ex classmates, they say aside from me, they haven't heard from anyone else. I have also tried reaching to classmates i haven't heard from and the experience left a sour taste in my mouth because some of them feel you are practically doing too much. While this are situations that i have experienced, this is not far fetched from what a lot of my friends in my circle have experienced too.

One important lesson i learnt from networking with people is that it can plug you into a plethora of opportunities you may never have taught of. I made my first million supplying Agro allied by reaching out to someone who kept telling me "NO" more than 3 times and when i wen to him the fourth, he taught to the A to Z of the trade. A friend of my dad who worked in cooperate finance as a mid level staff got to work with people installing mast in eastern Nigeria by just reaching out to a friend back in high school, today as i speak, he got built his mansion under 3 months which was worth about N70m. I

Opportunities abound around us dear young people, but if we can put ego aside and be willing to work as part of something that brings value, regardless of whether we get credit for it or not. One other lesson young should also try and imbibe is that we may at certain point in our lives drop the "Solo" mentality of me doing it by myself and no help needed and be willing to join forces to bring a business or idea to life. Financing a business these days is tough work, and we should be willing to join our resources with others to bring a business into life. A lot of young people also need to create the "atmosphere to be accessible", the wrong attitude can fend people off of your because they may find your attitude too toxic for them.

very true....I am clicking on my follow button to follow you right now

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

Maybe Ahmadu Bello University be having occasions where ex students reunite and present students have the opportunity to make connections .... Alma Mater Day. Like you stated... it is difficult to connect to past students after graduating. That's not how it works. Connections need to be made before graduating. I'm not sure which is more important for someone attending university ... graduating with the degree or making a whole lot of connections... networking in preparation for post university.
It's not much one can do now ... but my advice to anyone in university is to make connections with as many students as possible ... regardless of their field of study ... of their status in society ... their religion .... their tribe ... or State ... and stay in contact after graduation. It will always... always be beneficial to you personally. Conduct yourself well while in university ... because after leaving ... that is the impression others would have of you.... whether or not you change after.
University is where you have opportunities to make connections to people who are most likely to be in positions of power ... it is up to the individual to grab the opportunities then when the door is wide open.

I had to log in for the first time in a long time, just so I can honor this wonderful recommendation from you.

Awesome

Chieffoo007:
Follow who know road

aint you just smart.

Chieffoo007:
Follow who know road

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Yesboss0009:
Through hookup

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Yesboss0009:
Through hookup

Guru1111:

These days when scam is so rampant, person gat to be very careful to about story that touch..

I swear. Na so de chop me 60k. Fear yahoo men

Need connection.
I do printing job (screen printing & printing press), currently learning web development on my own but needs a mentor to put me through the technical aspect & further.. Also get some knowledge on cryptocurrency and little knowledge of forex trading

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

I would like to trim my focus of Gen-Z and Millennials as to how we can do better in this regard. I went to a good private school both for High school and University, and i can tell you for a fact that i only maintain decent relationship with a few of my ex classmates and this is partly because some silly reasons some still hold dear to their hearts, ego, malice to name a few. Even when i was in high school i never got along with all of my classmate even though i feel some of them behave obnoxious, silly and arrogant. University wasn't any different a lot of boys in my class never really mingled with any of our classmates even when i reach out to some of my friends and ask if they heard from any of our ex classmates, they say aside from me, they haven't heard from anyone else. I have also tried reaching to classmates i haven't heard from and the experience left a sour taste in my mouth because some of them feel you are practically doing too much. While this are situations that i have experienced, this is not far fetched from what a lot of my friends in my circle have experienced too.

One important lesson i learnt from networking with people is that it can plug you into a plethora of opportunities you may never have taught of. I made my first million supplying Agro allied by reaching out to someone who kept telling me "NO" more than 3 times and when i wen to him the fourth, he taught to the A to Z of the trade. A friend of my dad who worked in cooperate finance as a mid level staff got to work with people installing mast in eastern Nigeria by just reaching out to a friend back in high school, today as i speak, he got built his mansion under 3 months which was worth about N70m. I

Opportunities abound around us dear young people, but if we can put ego aside and be willing to work as part of something that brings value, regardless of whether we get credit for it or not. One other lesson young should also try and imbibe is that we may at certain point in our lives drop the "Solo" mentality of me doing it by myself and no help needed and be willing to join forces to bring a business or idea to life. Financing a business these days is tough work, and we should be willing to join our resources with others to bring a business into life. A lot of young people also need to create the "atmosphere to be accessible", the wrong attitude can fend people off of your because they may find your attitude too toxic for them.

CamusMidas:
I agree with your point, if na connection towards getting jobs I don't know for that one oh. Because most people with good connection before the job show self na problem, but las las e go still show.

But when it comes to skills, bros most people are not willing to learn, well me inclusive. The skill I picked was even subconsciously, didn't know that it would serve me one day just saw it as a means to get some fast cash in my pocket then, but presently that's what is feeding, clothing and housing me.

My guys go show dey ginger, bros show us way naw, you go explain tired and none go get mind to even invest anything (time or resources) into it.

We are all important towards eachother success but presently my best motivation is just to take my time and do what I want and invest it on myself towards getting more skills and more knowledge.


Self interest sounds selfish but it is better than self sacrifice, when you go for what you want and you succeed you can easily help more people compare to scarifying yourself to please people.


As my guy jay z would say, I can't help the poor if I am one of them so I got rich and gave back, to me that's a win win.

Good morning!

Well said, I'm interested in this skill, is it something you can teach me?

Tedpgrass:
Test the waters before stepping out..

Life is a risk you have to take, afterall


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Someone borrowed money to go on a boat cruise with top business men and entrepreneurs, only to get there and discover half of the people on the yacht borrowed money as well like her. So what will she do?

A valid opinion.

Join a football team or beer parlor club

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

I would like to trim my focus of Gen-Z and Millennials as to how we can do better in this regard. I went to a good private school both for High school and University, and i can tell you for a fact that i only maintain decent relationship with a few of my ex classmates and this is partly because some silly reasons some still hold dear to their hearts, ego, malice to name a few. Even when i was in high school i never got along with all of my classmate even though i feel some of them behave obnoxious, silly and arrogant. University wasn't any different a lot of boys in my class never really mingled with any of our classmates even when i reach out to some of my friends and ask if they heard from any of our ex classmates, they say aside from me, they haven't heard from anyone else. I have also tried reaching to classmates i haven't heard from and the experience left a sour taste in my mouth because some of them feel you are practically doing too much. While this are situations that i have experienced, this is not far fetched from what a lot of my friends in my circle have experienced too.

One important lesson i learnt from networking with people is that it can plug you into a plethora of opportunities you may never have taught of. I made my first million supplying Agro allied by reaching out to someone who kept telling me "NO" more than 3 times and when i wen to him the fourth, he taught to the A to Z of the trade. A friend of my dad who worked in cooperate finance as a mid level staff got to work with people installing mast in eastern Nigeria by just reaching out to a friend back in high school, today as i speak, he got built his mansion under 3 months which was worth about N70m. I

Opportunities abound around us dear young people, but if we can put ego aside and be willing to work as part of something that brings value, regardless of whether we get credit for it or not. One other lesson young should also try and imbibe is that we may at certain point in our lives drop the "Solo" mentality of me doing it by myself and no help needed and be willing to join forces to bring a business or idea to life. Financing a business these days is tough work, and we should be willing to join our resources with others to bring a business into life. A lot of young people also need to create the "atmosphere to be accessible", the wrong attitude can fend people off of your because they may find your attitude too toxic for them.

started my career as a contractor few years ago. I got a private contract of building 2 houses from a high school friend who is an Architech. As we speak sef he is designing another Duplex and I will be the one to build the house. My brother it depends on the kind of friends you keep and the school you attended. Connection is very very important in this Nigeria we live in Today. I haven't got any connect from UNI though.

God is the ultimate connection. He will link you to People (known and unknown).

Some friends no be am o. A quote says "Brotherhood or Siblings don't mean you'll receive mercy from them but it is the person God sends to someone that will do the good and bless them"

Another notable quote is that "Nobody really wants you to be better than them besides your parents"

Networking can never be overestimated but do it the right way.

Put these quotes in mind, maintain a good relationship with God, have an open mind, do not intentionally sever all links to people because na person God go use help you too.

temitope27:
Is networking Nigeria problem nw

You can think better than this. Someone just posted a nice and encouraging article but here you are talking rubbish!

zanshi:
One thing they never told us back in Uni was how to maximise networking well enough in our social circle for career advancement, Ahmadu Bello University amongst a few, seems to be only higher level institution in my opinion that has utilized career networking to the fullest , ensuring every ex student of theirs is pushed to the top of their careers. You see them everywhere from ex ministers to governors to directors in federal government parastalls. That is to say, there must be something aside academia that is being instilled in Ahmadu Bello University students that makes them strive for excellence outside the four walls of the university.

I would like to trim my focus of Gen-Z and Millennials as to how we can do better in this regard. I went to a good private school both for High school and University, and i can tell you for a fact that i only maintain decent relationship with a few of my ex classmates and this is partly because some silly reasons some still hold dear to their hearts, ego, malice to name a few. Even when i was in high school i never got along with all of my classmate even though i feel some of them behave obnoxious, silly and arrogant. University wasn't any different a lot of boys in my class never really mingled with any of our classmates even when i reach out to some of my friends and ask if they heard from any of our ex classmates, they say aside from me, they haven't heard from anyone else. I have also tried reaching to classmates i haven't heard from and the experience left a sour taste in my mouth because some of them feel you are practically doing too much. While this are situations that i have experienced, this is not far fetched from what a lot of my friends in my circle have experienced too.

One important lesson i learnt from networking with people is that it can plug you into a plethora of opportunities you may never have taught of. I made my first million supplying Agro allied by reaching out to someone who kept telling me "NO" more than 3 times and when i wen to him the fourth, he taught to the A to Z of the trade. A friend of my dad who worked in cooperate finance as a mid level staff got to work with people installing mast in eastern Nigeria by just reaching out to a friend back in high school, today as i speak, he got built his mansion under 3 months which was worth about N70m. I

Opportunities abound around us dear young people, but if we can put ego aside and be willing to work as part of something that brings value, regardless of whether we get credit for it or not. One other lesson young should also try and imbibe is that we may at certain point in our lives drop the "Solo" mentality of me doing it by myself and no help needed and be willing to join forces to bring a business or idea to life. Financing a business these days is tough work, and we should be willing to join our resources with others to bring a business into life. A lot of young people also need to create the "atmosphere to be accessible", the wrong attitude can fend people off of your because they may find your attitude too toxic for them.

I kept emphasizing on this to my classmates back during my undergraduates university days they mocked me. For me I realized that I am 20 years ahead of my mates so I flow with the older generation more and it greatly benefits me