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| Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by DyshApp(op): 1:47am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Nigerian man’s persistence pays off as he gets his first job in the UK after 7 years during which he applied for 750 different jobs, 7 years after arriving the country with no employment. The man revealed that he had arrived in the United Kingdom 7 years ago but couldn’t secure a job. However, he had persisted in applying for job at different companies. He stated that he had sent out a total of 750 applications until one was finally accepted. The UK-based Nigerian man shared a photo of him in corporate already at his place of work ready to commence his tasks. 16 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by samwash(m): 2:55am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Which type of jobs was he applying for I wonder. Na make them say make una dey learn employable skills before setting your legs aboard, maybe he didn't want to take a menial job to start with. 24 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Kingluqman(m): 4:59am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Oga, Na interview stage you just passed and you don post online  Make your village People no go see this one like this ooo 😂. Congratulations Man 43 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Xannadu: 5:29am On Mar 17, 2025 |
If it's here he would have been insulting the government online everyday for those 7 years 47 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Zonefree(m): 10:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Jobless for 7 years in a foreign land? Who has been paying his bills?  40 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by xpressionx(m): 11:30am On Mar 17, 2025 |
He never talk true. Maybe a very specific kind of job. 18 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by tunapawizzy: 11:30am On Mar 17, 2025 |
750.....people are resilient sha. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by oluwaseyi0: 11:31am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Zonefree:He definitely have 'non dream' jobs to keep soul and body together 9 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Iko5000: 11:31am On Mar 17, 2025 |
7 months or 7 years. OP and the picture posted are like Tea and coffee 25 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Ikaeniyan0: 11:31am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Xannadu:100% 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Sonofgod1990(m): 11:32am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Zonefree:Bush man dey always use your number 6. Olodo 2 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Buffalo2(m): 11:32am On Mar 17, 2025 |
7yrs or 7 months? 8 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by TechBaron: 11:32am On Mar 17, 2025*. Modified: 12:22pm On Mar 17, 2025 |
Lol And you think it's worth celebrating on the Internet? Damn. Your employers are probably just trying to fill a space. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by D00msDay(m): 11:32am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Xannadu:7months not 7yrs. Make una dey read na. 15 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by NiRfreak(m): 11:33am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Me I can't I have no such patience 1 Like |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by D00msDay(m): 11:33am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Zonefree:7months. Eye they pain una? 4 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by nairalanda1(m): 11:33am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Xannadu:So? Does that mean we should praise government for not providing enabling environment for jobs? Ok o. 45 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Enemyofpeace: 11:33am On Mar 17, 2025 |
UK is overrated jare. Cost of living in the UK is very expenses 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Edusouls(m): 11:33am On Mar 17, 2025 |
So work Dey hard like this to find for abroad Be like say uk don become small Nigeria in unemployment 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by AngelicBeing: 11:34am On Mar 17, 2025 |
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| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Quarterpast(m): 11:34am On Mar 17, 2025 |
This is good. In Nigeria, he would have committed suicide outta frustration and mockery 1 Like |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Love800(m): 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Why is getting a job in the UK hard? |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by 9iceboi(m): 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
I remember the day I landed my dream job in the UK. It’s all about consistency. I submitted over 80 job applications until I finally got my current job. I pray that anyone who is looking for a good job will find one soon. 10 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by free2ryhme: 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
DyshApp: |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Enemyofpeace: 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Edusouls:but to get babes there is very sheep |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by power44t: 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Zonefree:ode. You have come online to defend yur daddy again. Zonefree. he said 7 months. where in this shithole can you see 750 jobs in 7 months. oo.. E shock you abi. Xannadu:Zonefree and his likes will never disappoint as usual. 1 Like |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by axglide(m): 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Jesus Christ is the Way Truth and the Life. Congratulations to the young man. 2 Likes |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Peng12345: 11:35am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Believe everything you read online at your own risk 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by zombieHUNTER: 11:36am On Mar 17, 2025 |
Come back home Everywhere is good in Nigeria thanks to Tinubu, the country is awesome Ask all Yoruba Muslims |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by AngelicBeing: 11:36am On Mar 17, 2025 |
D00msDay:Muchecheche, in other news, kudos to my friend, King Donald Olawale Chinedu Ibrahim Trump PBUH SWT SAW Hahaha 🤣 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Love800(m): 11:37am On Mar 17, 2025 |
What visa did he use to enter, without getting a job in the first place! |
| Re: Man Secures First Job In UK After 750 Rejections by Mcslize: 11:37am On Mar 17, 2025 |
The media and dishonest bloggers are one of our problems in this country. The person said 7 months. But the delusioñal poster deceitfully quoted 7 years. 5 Likes |
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