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Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Mikolky: 7:02pm On May 08, 2022
Good day guys and I hope God catapults us to our next Level in life

Please, I need advice...

This write up might be long but please bear with me and give your honest, critical analysis and mature opinion(s).

I am a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering, graduated 2015 from a Nigerian Federal University.
Before graduating I have been doing some Secondary school teachings during holidays and ASUU strike periods.
After graduating, I did some little sales and maketing jobs and teaching as well as I was yet to get my school statement of result due to issues I needed to sort out so I could not go for NYSC
So after I sorted it out, got my result and went for NYSC 2017/2018..I served in an off-grid private electrical power generating company in Ogun state..
After NYSC, a relative who is a top staff(An executive director) of a nigerian tier-2 bank invited me to come work in the bank, so I grabbed the opportunity without hesitation because of the fear of unemployment that has plagued our nation and also considering the fact that I graduated with a 2.2, so I feared that I might experience difficulty getting a job in my discipline
I started with being a contract staff as a sales executive with little pay..he promised that he will help me get confirmed as a full staff in a year but after 1year I only got a little promotion to another job role still a contract staff with very little salary increase so after a few months, I got agitated and wanted to leave but he persuaded me to stay but after some months further I made a very big mistake and did something that questioned my integrity, so I was sacked, the man that promised to help me stopped picking my calls, I became very depressed and downcasted because I knew I had dissappointed myself, my family, my colleagues and even the management since they all saw me as an industrious lad who was doing very well in his role and meeting targets.

I wallowed in depression and self-pity for more than a month before I moved on with my life and got another Job in a Lending company as a Sales Analyst with a higher net salary of about 160k(more than ×2 of what I earn before) but the pressure in the company was too much and stress of going from mainland to Island everyday and this was early last year when 3rd mainland bridge was under repairs, the traffic was crazy.
Due to the pressure and toxicity of the company coupled with the fact that my girlfriend whom I thought was my source of happiness and was doing all I could to please her started seeing another guy, her colleague at the office(fear women).., my self-exteem and confidence dropped drastically so I had to resign from the company after three months just for my mental health...With the advise of friends, I started doing e-hailing(bolt) business but my car(nissan) high maintenance, police, lastma, taskforce etc... even 'agbero' wahala frustrated me and made me reconsider.

Now I am back to my engineering field which I got a job as a Sales Engineer for 75k salary 3months ago . Its a one-man business Electrical Engineering company. although the MD has promised to review my salary since I am doing well at my role..
During the interview, I said I would only accept a minimum of 120k as salary but he said he could only afford to pay me 85k since he was going to train me

Now my serious deliberation is this:

*Should I move back to the finance sector considering the fact that I now have about 4years+ experience or I should continue and grow in the engineering field that I only have a little over a year experience?*

The pay is very little with many expenses and responsibilities ...not in comparison with anybody though but I am 30 already and most of my mates are already married with kids. I am not getting any younger.

Honest advise please

Mods should please help move it to front page...Many thanks

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by chatinent: 7:10pm On May 08, 2022
In all your writeup, I smell indecisiveness...that's why you keep perching on different professions.


Wetin you dey find in finance again that you were sacked? You want to start afresh again? Will you keep starting afresh?

As a man, you should make out success from opportunities.


Be focused. Don't have the get-rich-overnight mentality. Just be focused.

Life na one.


cc: lalasticlala mynd44 dominque

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by qekng40(f): 7:12pm On May 08, 2022
The reason that got you sacked at the bank must be grave since you were ashamed and depressed cause of it and going back might only bring back bad memories.

I would advice you stay put in your engineering career as you're more vested with its academic knowledge and experience.

Stay and grow in your engineering domain and watch the sky be your starting point.

Erm, about the money issue and marriage issues, please do not be pressured oh... Na who get life dey marry ooooo

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by 9gerian: 7:21pm On May 08, 2022
Any job or sector that allows you to hone your skills in sales and marketing is surely a good one whether in an engineering company or the banking industry.

Be the best at selling. Master it and you are on to become a hot cake any day, plus it makes it easy for you to start your own business if you choose.

Sales and marketing is the lifeblood of every business!

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Mikolky: 7:30pm On May 08, 2022
9gerian:
Any job or sector that allows you to horn your skills in sales and marketing is surely a good one whether in an engineering company or the banking industry.

Be the best at selling. Master it and you are on you become a hit cake any day, plus it makes it easy for you to start your own business if you choose.

Sales and marketing is the lifeblood of every business!

Thanks baba
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Mikolky: 8:28am On May 09, 2022
qekng40:
The reason that got you sacked at the bank must be grave since you were ashamed and depressed cause of it and going back might only bring back bad memories.

I would advice you stay put in your engineering career as you're more vested with its academic knowledge and experience.

Stay and grow in your engineering domain and watch the sky be your starting point.

Erm, about the money issue and marriage issues, please do not be pressured oh... Na who get life dey marry ooooo
Thanks

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Tvoice: 11:55am On May 09, 2022
If u can do both , no problem , because the country is not stable at d moment, if you can create a little time out of ur engineering spare Time, den give it a try .
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Highways: 11:56am On May 09, 2022
Go know person wey know person... Otherwise leave this country
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by harmargedon: 11:56am On May 09, 2022
grin
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by ImoleNaija: 11:57am On May 09, 2022
May God lead you aright.

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Johel(m): 11:57am On May 09, 2022
Mikolky:
Good day guys and I hope God catapults us to our next Level in life

Please, I need advice...

This write up might be long but please bear with me and give your honest, critical analysis and mature opinion(s).

I am a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering, graduated 2015 from a Nigerian Federal University.
Before graduating I have been doing some Secondary school teachings during holidays and ASUU strike periods.
After graduating, I did some little sales and maketing jobs and teaching as well as I was yet to get my school statement of result due to issues I needed to sort out so I could not go for NYSC
So after I sorted it out, got my result and went for NYSC 2017/2018..I served in an off-grid private electrical power generating company in Ogun state..
After NYSC, a relative who is a top staff(An executive director) of a nigerian tier-2 bank invited me to come work in the bank, so I grabbed the opportunity without hesitation because of the fear of unemployment that has plagued our nation and also considering the fact that I graduated with a 2.2, so I feared that I might experience difficulty getting a job in my discipline
I started with being a contract staff as a sales executive with little pay..he promised that he will help me get confirmed as a full staff in a year but after 1year I only got a little promotion to another job role still a contract staff with very little salary increase so after a few months, I got agitated and wanted to leave but he persuaded me to stay but after some months further I made a very big mistake and did something that questioned my integrity, so I was sacked, the man that promised to help me stopped picking my calls, I became very depressed and downcasted because I knew I had dissappointed myself, my family, my colleagues and even the management since they all saw me as an industrious lad who was doing very well in his role and meeting targets.

I wallowed in depression and self-pity for more than a month before I moved on with my life and got another Job in a Lending company as a Sales Analyst with a higher net salary of about 160k(more than ×2 of what I earn before) but the pressure in the company was too much and stress of going from mainland to Island everyday and this was early last year when 3rd mainland bridge was under repairs, the traffic was crazy.
Due to the pressure and toxicity of the company coupled with the fact that my girlfriend whom I thought was my source of happiness and was doing all I could to please her started seeing another guy, her colleague at the office(fear women).., my self-exteem and confidence dropped drastically so I had to resign from the company after three months just for my mental health...With the advise of friends, I started doing e-hailing(bolt) business but my car(nissan) high maintenance, police, lastma, taskforce etc... even 'agbero' wahala frustrated me and made me reconsider.

Now I am back to my engineering field which I got a job as a Sales Engineer for 75k salary 3months ago . Its a one-man business Electrical Engineering company. although the MD has promised to review my salary since I am doing well at my role..
During the interview, I said I would only accept a minimum of 120k as salary but he said he could only afford to pay me 85k since he was going to train me

Now my serious deliberation is this:

*Should I move back to the finance sector considering the fact that I now have about 4years+ experience or I should continue and grow in the engineering field that I only have a little over a year experience?*

The pay is very little with many expenses and responsibilities ...not in comparison with anybody though but I am 30 already and most of my mates are already married with kids. I am not getting any younger.

Honest advise please

Mods should please help move it to front page...Many thanks


I didn't read anything...but go for engineering if you have what it takes...lol

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Germi9: 11:58am On May 09, 2022
You are free to roam about, afterall CBN governor is using our finance to roam the political atmosphere
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Omooba77: 11:58am On May 09, 2022
Mikolky:
Good day guys and I hope God catapults us to our next Level in life

Please, I need advice...

This write up might be long but please bear with me and give your honest, critical analysis and mature opinion(s).

I am a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering, graduated 2015 from a Nigerian Federal University.
Before graduating I have been doing some Secondary school teachings during holidays and ASUU strike periods.
After graduating, I did some little sales and maketing jobs and teaching as well as I was yet to get my school statement of result due to issues I needed to sort out so I could not go for NYSC
So after I sorted it out, got my result and went for NYSC 2017/2018..I served in an off-grid private electrical power generating company in Ogun state..
After NYSC, a relative who is a top staff(An executive director) of a nigerian tier-2 bank invited me to come work in the bank, so I grabbed the opportunity without hesitation because of the fear of unemployment that has plagued our nation and also considering the fact that I graduated with a 2.2, so I feared that I might experience difficulty getting a job in my discipline
I started with being a contract staff as a sales executive with little pay..he promised that he will help me get confirmed as a full staff in a year but after 1year I only got a little promotion to another job role still a contract staff with very little salary increase so after a few months, I got agitated and wanted to leave but he persuaded me to stay but after some months further I made a very big mistake and did something that questioned my integrity, so I was sacked, the man that promised to help me stopped picking my calls, I became very depressed and downcasted because I knew I had dissappointed myself, my family, my colleagues and even the management since they all saw me as an industrious lad who was doing very well in his role and meeting targets.

I wallowed in depression and self-pity for more than a month before I moved on with my life and got another Job in a Lending company as a Sales Analyst with a higher net salary of about 160k(more than ×2 of what I earn before) but the pressure in the company was too much and stress of going from mainland to Island everyday and this was early last year when 3rd mainland bridge was under repairs, the traffic was crazy.
Due to the pressure and toxicity of the company coupled with the fact that my girlfriend whom I thought was my source of happiness and was doing all I could to please her started seeing another guy, her colleague at the office(fear women).., my self-exteem and confidence dropped drastically so I had to resign from the company after three months just for my mental health...With the advise of friends, I started doing e-hailing(bolt) business but my car(nissan) high maintenance, police, lastma, taskforce etc... even 'agbero' wahala frustrated me and made me reconsider.

Now I am back to my engineering field which I got a job as a Sales Engineer for 75k salary 3months ago . Its a one-man business Electrical Engineering company. although the MD has promised to review my salary since I am doing well at my role..
During the interview, I said I would only accept a minimum of 120k as salary but he said he could only afford to pay me 85k since he was going to train me

Now my serious deliberation is this:

*Should I move back to the finance sector considering the fact that I now have about 4years+ experience or I should continue and grow in the engineering field that I only have a little over a year experience?*

The pay is very little with many expenses and responsibilities ...not in comparison with anybody though but I am 30 already and most of my mates are already married with kids. I am not getting any younger.

Honest advise please

Mods should please help move it to front page...Many thanks

Take the engineering job and be focused, God will bless you.....

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Upworkwriter007(f): 11:58am On May 09, 2022
What's your career goal? Do you have any? Cose you seem to be anywhere belle face. I know successful engineers, and finance professionals. There are also failures in both sector. Just go for where you can put in your best.

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Mujinho4b(m): 11:59am On May 09, 2022
Go and start NFT... Dont waste your time with all these.. ��✊�
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Nozino: 11:59am On May 09, 2022
I’m sure you stole from the bank. It’s not surprising your uncle doesn’t want to deal with you. You not only disappointed him, you embarrassed him before his colleagues.


As regards your new job, try and keep it while looking for something more financially rewarding.

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by kingemaker(m): 12:01pm On May 09, 2022
Anyone that pays the bills

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Teeaser4(m): 12:02pm On May 09, 2022
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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Arysexy(m): 12:03pm On May 09, 2022
Stay in the discipline, talking from experience. There are opportunities for an electrical engineer in virtually every sector. Forget about how much you are earning now, just gather experience and see yourself move up the ladder in no distance time.

I equally wasted my early years in banking sector, but thank God I retraced my steps. Now working in a full engineering company with good pay and excess skills acquired

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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Hndrrxxx(m): 12:04pm On May 09, 2022
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Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by OgunleyeA1: 12:06pm On May 09, 2022
wahala
Re: Should I Stay In The Engineering Field Or Move To The Finance Sector by Corporate2020: 12:07pm On May 09, 2022
Go and make money ooo.

And stop this nonsense about your mental health. It is lazy Oyinbo's statement. Africans have no mental health, everything is physical. Only a silly African will say his mental health is something something. An African man has no emotion, no mental health, everything is physical or spiritual, nothing mental.

Somebody dey fucck your girlfriend, you come say e dey affect your mental health, wetin be mental health?. If somebody dey fucck your girlfriend, go and toast that your girlfriend's sister. Fucck her elder sister, her younger sister, her cousins, her nieces, and her closest friends,

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