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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Etranshub(m): 5:06pm On Jun 01, 2023

Ndidi2:
l am highly motivated but please in God's name l beg u on my knees

DO ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES
I repeat

PROTECT YOUR EYES ALWAYS
I mean religiously.

Keep this at the top of your heart always.. Very important

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by sholly28(m): 5:06pm On Jun 01, 2023

Jennyclay:
Oga welder!

Reason my future man must have more than 4 businesses that are bringing in millions every month. I can’t settle for a welder. It’s not my portion!!!

May God help you struggling men.

No breast self, you go tail for there

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Ololadetobby: 5:13pm On Jun 01, 2023

When they say ise Owo eni ki n tan eni je.
It means hand work pays..... It is real o! Don't depend on salary job alone.

Kudos 👍 to OP wife.
She try...😉

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Emmanuelofph: 5:17pm On Jun 01, 2023

meekparagon:
Am a professional house painter and interior designer as well.

I also have diploma in management.

I want to learn interior designing, where in Nigeria are you based?

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by MagicMediaCalls(m): 5:26pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

Awwn this is sweet, we'd like to give her a Free Appreciation Call if you don't mind.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by meekparagon(m): 5:26pm On Jun 01, 2023

Emmanuelofph:
I want to learn interior designing, where in Nigeria are you based?

Ajah lagos

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 5:28pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

I am happy for you bros..... Welcome to the world of financial, psychological, economic and mental freedom

You have decided to take your destiny in your hands and shape it the way you want it

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 5:31pm On Jun 01, 2023

solmusdesigns:

Just try and get a passport and apply for foriegn visa Sponsored welding jobs, go on jobs indeed and other job portal with a euro style CV

.

Are there visa sponsored jobs like auto engineers, carpentry etc? Pls share links. Thank you

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by ysg4real(m): 5:41pm On Jun 01, 2023

wow! I respect your learning mindset, this is what most people miss in life: the mindset of ignoring the opinions of others and face your life and make a success of it. It takes courage and it also takes humility. 2 things you have exhibited. I am always learning and ready to put it to use immediately so I dont forget. you never know when those knoweldge you think are not immediately relevant will come in very handy and create success in an unimaginable way.
This is one of the areas we are lacking in nigeria, thinking the acquisition of certificates means you are better than everyone else.
Kudos brother!

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by writeprof(m): 5:47pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

I am inspired OP. I see God opening doors of favour for you. Cherish your wife. She is a virtuous woman.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by MAMBALIAN(m): 5:50pm On Jun 01, 2023

Jennyclay:
Oga welder!

Reason my future man must have more than 4 businesses that are bringing in millions every month. I can’t settle for a welder. It’s not my portion!!!

May God help you struggling men.

You are always foolish i just dont know why!

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by mariahAngel(f): 5:52pm On Jun 01, 2023

Etosha:
I have decided not complain in this life. Whatever life or the country throws at me I turn it into a profit. Fuel pump price has increased, instead of whining, I have also decided to increase the amount I charge my customers.

What do you sell? (Or what service do you offer?)

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by mariahAngel(f): 5:54pm On Jun 01, 2023

MagicMediaCalls:
Awwn this is sweet, we'd like to give her a Free Appreciation Call if you don't mind.

Aside this one, do you charge for that? cheesy

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Karnice600: 6:00pm On Jun 01, 2023

solmusdesigns:

Just try and get a passport and apply for foriegn visa Sponsored welding jobs, go on jobs indeed and other job portal with a euro style CV

.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Karnice600: 6:01pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

I’ve taken note of your moniker. We’ll discus from time to time.
You are an inspiration and your wife is a blessing. More grease to your elbows.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Modsarefools(f): 6:09pm On Jun 01, 2023

Jennyclay:
Oga welder!

Reason my future man must have more than 4 businesses that are bringing in millions every month. I can’t settle for a welder. It’s not my portion!!!

May God help you struggling men.

Common gettat, olosho.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 6:15pm On Jun 01, 2023

1Alex:
thank God you have a supportive wife. you never know how lucky you are.

He truly is very lucky, op, your wife is your God sent Angel, adore her

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 6:17pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I really thank God for her. I pray God will help me to be able to take care of her very well.
When things are very hard, her mother advised her to leave me, but she said no.
I wouldn't have known if not that she decided to tell me.

Can you imagine!!

Fear that gender, but adore your wife

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Nuliberry: 6:18pm On Jun 01, 2023

southsouthking:
The last paragraph wasn't necessary, she decided to tell you and not for you to tell others.

Honestly!
Some things are better left unsaid.
Motivating story anyways, thanks to the beautiful wife.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 6:18pm On Jun 01, 2023

ghettochild:
U get safety boot..
Make I send u

Like play like play, God don dey arrange tools o....

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 6:20pm On Jun 01, 2023

Jennyclay:
Oga welder!

Reason my future man must have more than 4 businesses that are bringing in millions every month. I can’t settle for a welder. It’s not my portion!!!

May God help you struggling men.

Who is this daughter of jezebel

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by delpee(f): 6:22pm On Jun 01, 2023

mployer:
Wrong move.

You have opportunity to learn the poultry business while getting paid on it, but you choose to pay just to learn local welding.

I know some wealthy poultry business owners, I am yet to see a wealthy local welder in Nigeria.

There are Engineering graduates who learn welding or plumbing as added value. I know one who is currently with an oil company in the Middle East. He started with an oil servicing company in PH.

An educated person will not practice welding like a local artisan once he has a good grasp of the work. There's a lot more to some of these technical skills which are so well appreciated outside these shores.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kcbaba007: 6:22pm On Jun 01, 2023

mployer:
Wrong move.

You have opportunity to learn the poultry business while getting paid on it, but you choose to pay just to learn local welding.

I know some wealthy poultry business owners, I am yet to see a wealthy local welder in Nigeria.

No be small money to do poultry o.... The risk high too

It will not immediately put food on the table,.....

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by delpee(f): 6:29pm On Jun 01, 2023

@OP
You made a wise move. Try to learn more and be open to specialised areas once you have a good grasp of the basics. Welding is more than burglary proof et al. You can make a fortune from it if you're creative with a good business sense.

May God bless your family and your enterprise. Kudos to your wife. She'll live to see you rise and shine to God's glory.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by crayfishng(m): 6:44pm On Jun 01, 2023

solmusdesigns:

Just try and get a passport and apply for foriegn visa Sponsored welding jobs, go on jobs indeed and other job portal with a euro style CV

.

But will they not require a kind of certificate for proof that welding has been learnt? It is not a bad idea you know?
Do you know any places where such certifications can be taken up?

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by crayfishng(m): 6:46pm On Jun 01, 2023

Sablexxxtoons:
I swear down right now i want to learn welding and metal forging..

There is no end to learning and that mindset in Nigeria that a graduate should not get his hands dirty is what leads to stealing..

Enjoy your new and useful knowledge sir... i think i will do the same sef although I would prefer a more formal metalwork training

Can you please point a brother towards that direction or places where the certification can be gotten from?

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by oba1000(m): 7:03pm On Jun 01, 2023

solmusdesigns:

Just try and get a passport and apply for foriegn visa Sponsored welding jobs, go on jobs indeed and other job portal with a euro style CV

Yeah! Good advice. However, fix the trade test first. It will help

.

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Treassured: 7:10pm On Jun 01, 2023

Hmmm.

Life, A Very Sharp Double Edge Sword🤔

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Treassured: 7:11pm On Jun 01, 2023

Successonpoint:
I hope my story will motivate someone to take charge of their life.
I lost my job last year July, and so a friend of mine introduce me to a poultry farm where I am earning 22k per month.

A man with wife and two kids o, my wife was not happy with the job even though she has been supportive in her own little way. And then, she suggested that I should learn handwork, and so I decided to learn welder.

On getting to the man, he told me I will spend 2 years o, I will pay 70k to learn from him. Me way I no get even 20k, I begged him to collect 50k and he agreed.

Then he asked me to make part payment of 30k. I went home and told my wife, and then she gave me 20k to give to the man. I gave the man 20k and he collected it, to my greatest surprise within 2 months I started doing the welding job perfectly.

On my own, I have paid up the remaining 30k with small small repairs job he allowed me to be doing for people. And by God's grace, I have started saving up for my tools.

I really thank my wife for the advice and the welder too. The man has been a tremendous blessing to me in many way. He even told me yesterday that with the look of things I may be free from him in 2 months time except I decided to still remain with him for a while.

Please take charge of your life and stop depending on people for survival.

Truth be told.

In a Nation like Nigeria. Salary Jobs Is now Stale.

The best way to go now Is to learn Skills that are In demand or Start a Viable Business. Someone will never regret doing So. I can't emphasize this enough.

Nigeria Is a Fertile Ground and there are still so many Untapped Opportunities.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by Shakitibob0: 7:27pm On Jun 01, 2023

Etranshub:
Your portion is obvious!! IGNORANCE

I do metalworks.. Yes welder
I do not have to explain what i have done with it in life because you lack the capacity to understand
Btw i am a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Unilag and i have never worked for anyone apart from teaching during nysc days.

Bro, How did you learn welding?

Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by mployer(m): 7:29pm On Jun 01, 2023

delpee:
There are Engineering graduates who learn welding or plumbing as added value. I know one who is currently with an oil company in the Middle East. He started with an oil servicing company in PH.

An educated person will not practice welding like a local artisan once he has a good grasp of the work. There's a lot more to some of these technical skills which are so well appreciated outside these shores.

Welding is studied as a topic in engineering, but not this particular one he is learning.

What he is learning is roadside welding.

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Re: How I Decided To Learn Handiwork At 45. by kingabue(m): 7:36pm On Jun 01, 2023

Growing up my parents always said and I quote “no knowledge is wasted”.. so my man keep learning new things..We only stop learning when we are dead…Thumbs up to you..But if I may ask, have you ever left your comfort zone to pursue a good job opportunity outside your country?

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