Moneyyy:
I once studied Philosophy but today I'm ballin' big time in the States. It's not about your course, it's about your mindset and attitude

I bet if you had remained in Naija, your balling whould have been street soccer.

Please, biko, ejoor, dan allah, help Op on how he can join you to 'ball big time in the states'

Grammywinner:
Good day Fam! I go by the name Macquis. I studied Philosophy and graduated from the University in the year 2014, went for the compulsory youth service in the year that followed. Ever since then, getting a job has been quite a tale for another day. By the way, I graduated with a 2.1. I've applied for a number of jobs but haven't been able to secure any.

I really don't understand, maybe it's as a result of the course I studied in the University. I keep suspecting that though, not entirely sure. The purpose of creating this thread anyway is to seek the guidance of Nairalanders who may have been in my shoes as regards studying my course (Philosophy) or known someone, preferably a Nigerian, who studied my course. I would like to know the sought of jobs I should apply for or better still the Industry where my skill and degree would be best appreciated.

Thanks for checking out this thread. Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

What do you love doing? Your degree is your first step. To get a job, if that's what you want, you can start blogging about your core skills and participate in forums that have like minds. Take courses to enhance yourself and before you know it, you will find yourself in a better place. Personally i will only apply for a job as a joke on myself as i know a hundred different ways i can make money. So if a job is what you want. There are thousands of courses out there that can help enhance your skill level.

promisechild:
With Philosophy you can do so many things. Philosophy helps to broaden your horizon and it main aim is self discovery and that is what true education emphasizes. Philosophy taught me I should rely on logical reasoning and which has helped me in all ramifications in life. I am self employed and I have 3 PHD holders and several Msc holders working for me and I am currently in my final year studying philosophy in one of the public Universities in Nigeria.

dis one weak me I swear. u can't b serious, do u?

Well, it is not a must you work for someone. Think of what to do to keep yourself economically busy. Preferably, you can consider going into farming. Going to school is not all about working in a company. You better disabuse your mind about that now before it's too late.

africandictator:
what if every law applicants were automatically admitted, won't there be jobless lawyers. ..??

Who says there are no jobless lawyers?

Unemployment is cancerous in Nigeria.

pweetyoge:
I can relate..i studied Philosophy at the University of Nigeria. It came as a result of not getting Law my first degree. did that stop me after Nysc..NAH.... I took a training in Customer service since i adore the field and i am doing fine. I am nt saying it was easy, nah it was not..bt it is a normal course, it is quite enlightening, it broadens ur knowledge and besides when we allow those who know literally nothing about the course to talk us down. It gets to u, they tell u how it is an archaic course of study or how it is an abstract thing nd can not be used in the society. It makes me laugh. Cus Plato argues that philosopher kings should be the rulers as we aim to discover the ideal polis. To b honest, no course is the ultimate, everyone is fighting to succeed. No one will ask u what u studied bt will ask what you can do. Dnt sit n ponder, learn basic office tools..u cn work as a customer service agent n any related field. Or u go for a professional masters degree. I currently study international law. So never say never. These write up is a wake up call to all philosophers. Stop allowing sentiments n naysayers who know nothing abt philosophy have a say. Corgito Ego Sum...Esto Vir

Philosopherqueen ngwanu roar for me

afo7219:
dis one weak me I swear. u can't b serious, do u?

i am very serious bro

My brother. I advice you to go and laminate that certificate first so that rat will not eat it.

Hmmm.... a degree in philosophy... and asking this kind question?.... when you should be the one giving mind opening answers to such a question? Hmmm.....man with vision asking the blind to show him the way.

I studied Philosophy and I have had no regret. I am currently a VIO. Before that I have done some number of jobs. Your not being able to secure a job yet is a general Nigerian thing and has nothing to do with your course of study. It is not as if everyone who studied science based courses in Nigeria all have jobs already. Even doctors now search for job in Nigeria. As a Philosopher when I talk at my office and everywhere people keep quiet and marvel at the amount of problem solving skills you have. Do not let anybody deceive you, you should know the kind of discipline you studied and be ready to explode when you get the chance.

Teaching

Poster, you should watch videos of this guy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWntv-zxJxE

Zulu212:
Nigeria is annoying...I applied for law but got 72 aggregate as against 75 ...I was given linguistics and African languages...I just entered 400 lvl been thinking abt it for a while, what and were will I work after I grad?....so this semester i bought transfer form #50 k and transferd to psychology so i can at least master in psychology in Europe or America if mayor Trump Wil allow me come.....education in Nigeria needs to be restructured

Could this be a Uniben student?

Go an meet wole Soyinka for details, he will keep you. Fine boy

mdoub:
Young on a serious note philosophy is not appreciated in Africa. That is why we are backward in everything but don't be dismayed. I studied philosophy too and wrote tests for Shell and NNPC. I passed the test for NNPC but as soon as Bubu came he employed his people. Try and develop yourself in the absence of a job, lecture now but I have a diploma in software and Web development as well a ÑIM certificate. You can thrive anywhere.

please where and how did get the diploma please

philoser na waiting,u beta go learn hand work join,na 9ja u dey o..unles if u sabi them them o and d grace of GOD,otan.

spenca:
Further your academics or obtain a professional certificate (ICAN, CIPM, ICSAN CITN e.t.c) philosophy is a foundation course , was never made to be the end itself if you are not planning to lecture.

I know someone who read Philosophy , first set of Students of Philosophy in Uniport. He worked in Radio Rivers as journalist, writer etc. You can even work in Bank. Philosophy is bedrock of all courses and disciplines hence the climax of all courses/terminal degree earns a man Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy.

IdeaCashKid:

I bet if you had remained in Naija, your balling whould have been street soccer.

Please, biko, ejoor, dan allah, help Op on how he can join you to 'ball big time in the states'

I'm sensing inferiority complex in you

Grammywinner:
Good day Fam! I go by the name Macquis. I studied Philosophy and graduated from the University in the year 2014, went for the compulsory youth service in the year that followed. Ever since then, getting a job has been quite a tale for another day. By the way, I graduated with a 2.1. I've applied for a number of jobs but haven't been able to secure any.

I really don't understand, maybe it's as a result of the course I studied in the University. I keep suspecting that though, not entirely sure. The purpose of creating this thread anyway is to seek the guidance of Nairalanders who may have been in my shoes as regards studying my course (Philosophy) or known someone, preferably a Nigerian, who studied my course. I would like to know the sought of jobs I should apply for or better still the Industry where my skill and degree would be best appreciated.

Thanks for checking out this thread. Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

The labour market is saturated it's not abt course or what u graduated with, there is no job period, learn skills n go into entrepreneurship or farming.

okosodo:
you no know say nigeria dey change pesin destiny

Nigeria wrote JAMB for you and didn't pass?

okosodo:
you no know say nigeria dey change pesin destiny

Nigeria wrote JAMB for you and didn't pass or Nigeria marked your JAMB scripts?

Pidgin2:


I'm sensing inferiority complex in you

Who be dis wan? Abeg swerve.

BaEnki:


Seriously bro, its so unfortunate.

Nigeria made you so re below the required JAMB cut off mark for your desired course?

BaEnki:


Seriously bro, its so unfortunate.

Nigeria made you score below the required JAMB cut off mark for your desired course?

IdeaCashKid:


Who be dis wan? Abeg swerve.

I'm an American, now pay homage

Nicepoker:
advice from mr. 10

Bros I hail ooll

Jodforex:

y are u shining ur teeth

Adebowale89:



I they tell you brother....the op they fall person hand

imagine a fine course that exposed people beyond their field...Marxism etc

he shud continue waiting when accounting graduate, with ican and all sorts still they hustle for work

seriously this O.p fall hand, e just make mockery of everything we represent ( Wisdom beyond Human imagination )
me when dey 200L don dey see potentials for the course. o.p seriously e no make sense.

Pidgin2:


I'm an American, now pay homage

Go home you are drunk.

booqee:
You can become an atheist..

Hahaha hah lmao... No every philosopher ends up becoming an atheist jhor

africandictator:
what if every law applicants were automatically admitted, won't there be jobless lawyers. ..??

nd who told u thy are no jobless lawyers now.

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Pastor!

But if everything fails, it comes handy in arguments about European league in a bar. You can mesmerize those locals with quotes from Socrates and Rene' Descartes.

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