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Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by iamoyindamola(m): 2:34pm On Jun 11, 2025
AutoConsultng:
Was this not the guy that was caught by BBC scamming people?
Exactly
Nigerians have short memory
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Bluffly: 2:35pm On Jun 11, 2025
There is Dignity in Labour here in Nigeria too, but our social perceptions, which include looking down on people, greed and bigotry, have eroded our dignity in Labour
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by DonBenny77(m): 2:35pm On Jun 11, 2025
Off point.... if I enter UK I fit pack shit sef, who sabi me there?
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by sisisioge: 2:36pm On Jun 11, 2025
This is exactly the reason I stopped relating with some naija folks who looked down on others willing to get their hands dirty as a stepping stone to their greatness. It was so exhausting making it make sense. Sometimes, you need to do what you gave to do to get there.....there is dignity in labour!
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Angelfrost(m): 2:37pm On Jun 11, 2025
SatoshiX:
All thanks to the japa virus.
More like... All thanks to Japa without adequate planning and economic forecast.

Anyone thinking of relocating ought to first check the labor market in those nations... Find out what skills are needed for certain jobs, and obtain them (this can be easily done online).

You can't be equipped with skills like Web design, SQL and Big Data query, Tableau, etc, and end up pushing wheelbarrow or serving tables... Nope!!!


You will even apply and get jobs before buying your tickets.

Simple facts!!!


Most Nigerians travel without adequate preparation for life in a foreign land.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by louken(m): 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2025
Very inspiring.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by OboOlora(f): 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2025
cheesy
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by AutoConsultng: 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2025
SeriouslySense:
really grin grin, maybe they look alike
Nah! He's the one. I'm sure now.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by AutoConsultng: 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2025
iamoyindamola:
Exactly
Nigerians have short memory
Very short.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by enemyofprogress: 2:39pm On Jun 11, 2025
Is that why him come dey open teeth for inside photo like person wey win lottery?
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Dijita: 2:39pm On Jun 11, 2025
This is what I was telling some people few years back on this forum. When they are making fun of people leaving big position to do menial job in UK, US and Canada. You guys are only hearing the beginning of the story, It does not end in menial job. If one is committed and have a vision of where he is going. It may take time. He/she will get there. There are boundless opportunities. You just need to be determine and put serious efforts to grab it.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by tunapawizzy: 2:39pm On Jun 11, 2025
THIS IS THE POINT OF HIS STORY
According to him

My point is: there is dignity in all honest labour, including ‘barrow-pushing’ and other menial jobs. The problem is that the Nigerian 🇳🇬 society is caught up in aesthetics because some jobs may not ‘look dignifying’.

-But u go see who never earn 200k a month in Nigeria dey laugh at who dey do care job and security for UK
-The other day, people wey dey struggle to buy fuel for their i-better-pass-my-neighbour generator were laughing at one actor and doctor, who work as a butchers in US
So to the team of mockers, its okay that you enjoy laughing at people in the menial job phase of their journey to bliss, hopefully you stay alive long enough to witness the glory days...its usually not far, if Tinubu and APC never kill u sha
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Apcshit: 2:41pm On Jun 11, 2025
You said you pushed barrow ,it's different from bartending
Trust Nigeria when painting picture of humble beginning ,they make it very humble
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Exceed15:
Just look at what men go through in UK and one stupid woman will come and frustrate man after striving hard to succeed.

Never invite your woman to join u abroad. I pray this man doesn't regret it.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by akinsojiSenai(m): 2:44pm On Jun 11, 2025
toluxa1:
Is this not the guy scamming people in the BBC Africa Eye Documentary.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=191CuNRGoos?si=ntjkg8y5kXjZuIyS
I was about saying this. Na him.

That's how they do, scammers, yet giving motivational insights.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Chucks13:
Weting brought to UK? "When you are not pleased with your life you will be given what will displeased your life"

I have tell many of you if you make the mistake and listen to how obbidient are talking and demaketing Nigeria I swear you will be doom, run away from anything obidient, focus on your life and be not too hasty to make some decision or orelse...........
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by tunapawizzy: 2:45pm On Jun 11, 2025
Apcshit:
You said you pushed barrow ,it's different from bartending
Trust Nigeria when painting picture of humble beginning ,they make it very humble
He didnt say he pushed barrow, the poster of the news used that as clickbait. Here is what he said about barrow,

‘Dignifying’ regarding job is relative. The barrow-pushers may find some Care workers who clean up the faeces of service users as doing ‘undignified work’. Where do we draw the line?
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Nobody: 2:46pm On Jun 11, 2025
It's not about the type of JOB really

It's about the PAY!!!!

IF U CAN PAY ME SAME RATE AS developed country minimum wage. I would happily push barrow for u in my free time grin

Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by nairalanda1(m): 2:46pm On Jun 11, 2025
Eriokanmi:
Several of such unfortunate stories and experiences heard. Only ignorant people would be blaming him for all he's gone through, not knowing it's the deliberate bad policy of the government that led him into that. When we say vote wisely, e get why. Nigerians are really suffering abroad all in the name of japa
Back when apc was not in power , doctors were japa.

Even under GEJ.

The truth is the people you want us to vote for have no answer to the problems you are talking about. Just like apc.

But my experience shows me that neither you or apc want real solutions, like taxes, removal of subsides , actually fighting all corruption, and pathway to an industrial economy.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by dominique(mod): 2:47pm On Jun 11, 2025
AutoConsultng:
Was this not the guy that was caught by BBC scamming people?
Hmmm
https://www.nairaland.com/8385906/dr-kelvin-alaneme-nigerian-doctor

And he has come back with another perspire to aspire story. Make people sha shine their eyes, some scammers prey on people's desperation instead of gullibility
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by AutoConsultng: 2:49pm On Jun 11, 2025
dominique:
Hmmm
https://www.nairaland.com/8385906/dr-kelvin-alaneme-nigerian-doctor

And he has come back with another perspire to aspire story. Make people sha shine their eyes, some scammers prey on people's desperation instead of gullibility
People will surely fall for his schemes again. And what amazes me is how he does it without getting jailed. He's found a way to beat the system.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by adonaimart(m): 2:53pm On Jun 11, 2025
There is dignity in labour.

Thus all those our brothers coming here to say life is tough must by now have gotten good jobs no matter how menial and moved on to build there dreams.

True true, Favour and luck prefers those who never give up.

Keep it up bruv 😎😎
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Akanniade(m): 3:02pm On Jun 11, 2025
akinsojiSenai:
I was about saying this. Na him.

That's how they do, scammers, yet giving motivational insights.
Exactly, I saw the documentary a while back. Na him.🤣🤣
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by weslay: 3:05pm On Jun 11, 2025
I remember this face. It was this guy that was caught on video making plans to scam Nigerians through COS in UK.
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Odobaone: 3:05pm On Jun 11, 2025
Redoil:
dignity in labour indeed.
can you tell that to our politicians like ehm........................
grin cheesy grin mention naaa like who?
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Pootle: 3:06pm On Jun 11, 2025
a senior doctor yet because you not content you ran out, doctors without borders go to hinter lands to save lives putting their own lives at risk yet you chasing money and certificates i learnt nothing from what you said shame on you and you chose money instead of saving lives angry
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Fatbam005: 3:09pm On Jun 11, 2025
Person go sell property for Nigeria Kon dey push barrow for UK, at some point desperation go set in and by d way dis guy na scammer now
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by geokay777(m): 3:11pm On Jun 11, 2025
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by godofuck231: 3:25pm On Jun 11, 2025
Long throat
Re: "Dignity In Labour;" Doing Odd Jobs To Survive Harsh Economic Realities by Nebes: 3:27pm On Jun 11, 2025
Another Nigerian professional lost.
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