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Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by neweraomo: 5:03pm On May 14, 2017
Op..your brother from another mother feel your pain
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by abels(m): 5:06pm On May 14, 2017
Tis happened to me in 2014,i got a job frm one so called APR, i checked online and google gave me Africa prudential resources, so i taut it was d real APR, so i travelled frm Delta to ogun state hmmm., wen i got to d address it was an open room in a filling station, i had to beg the filling station security to allow me sleep in his room, i cried all tru d nite.. It was d most embarrassing day of my life. People are cruel
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by yomi007k(m): 5:10pm On May 14, 2017
majekdom2:
What makes you think that company's turnover is not in hundreds of millions of dollars. Believe, anything is possible grin
No mind these kids....

Wen I was searching for job. I had 2 choices, an ugly looking hospital n a fine one. Guess which pays more? grin



Dont judge a book by its cover.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by LeediaLee(f): 5:39pm On May 14, 2017
anochuko01:
OMG!!!
LeediaLee ma, you're such a GIANT ma!
I know, you don't need to remind me grin
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by 4C2215131: 5:42pm On May 14, 2017
Magally:
Good day Friend... The hunt for job in Nigeria is really bad, I meet a colleague at the interview today.. He told me he came all the way from Abuja and he borrowed transport fare. He got a text and researched on the website...

To be sincere the website was very catchy... Well designed. That was Wat attracted many of us.. Lol and behold we went to the office address, this was what we saw.... Chaii.. Life risked, money spent, in fact he borrowed money.. He told me.... I felt his pain cos I reside in Lagos...

Imagine from Abuja... I spoke with others they came from the east, Ibadan etc.. Pls let be wise wen we get job interview invite and I think job blog should screen organization they post for before posting there advert.... So sad.. Just see
Hahaha hahaha...hahahaha

Please pardon my lack of manners, shouldn't be laughing at someone's pain. I apologise.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Nobody: 5:42pm On May 14, 2017
Do you know whether it is a consultancy firm that is working for big companies?
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by 4C2215131: 5:44pm On May 14, 2017
Adeoba10:
One eleribu lady was sharing all this trash with Job vacancy of about 75k/months,i looked at her, she was sad, dejected, moody as if someone forced her to share it... Her dressing sef was like merlin custom, her slippers nko, na no go area... I walked up to her n said, Why can't your apply for this job you are advertising and change your status.... She just look me as if i shit for body, mesef wey b say na last 200naira dey my pocket, i just use style collect d trash....
Hahaha hahaha haha....hahahahhahahahahah....Jesus...hahahahahahahahahaha...
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by 4C2215131: 5:46pm On May 14, 2017
cloud7:
Laughing out so hard,Hey Guys! can't help but to share similar experience years back, a particular vacancy was advertised in one of the national dailies, they needed a graduate, I applied in person, lo and behold, the office was a shop, I summoned all courage to meet the owner, the man there and then conducted an interview for me and even congratulated me for having the courage to apply, I responded that I did so to justify the transportation I spent to get the place and to unmask the kind of business going on there that warranted them looking for graduates...Long story, cut short, the man made me his manager and gave me car with a driver...the job served its purpose within that material time till I got another job, sometimes, you don't judge a book by its cover....
Word!
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by 4C2215131: 5:47pm On May 14, 2017
abels:
Tis happened to me in 2014,i got a job frm one so called APR, i checked online and google gave me Africa prudential resources, so i taut it was d real APR, so i travelled frm Delta to ogun state hmmm., wen i got to d address it was an open room in a filling station, i had to beg the filling station security to allow me sleep in his room, i cried all tru d nite.. It was d most embarrassing day of my life. People are cruel
Hahaha haha hahaha....hahahahhahaha..
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by YZME2001(m):
majekdom2:
What makes you think that company's turnover is not in hundreds of millions of dollars. Believe, anything is possible grin
hahahahaha...
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Nobody: 6:02pm On May 14, 2017
PaperLace:
[b]Personally, I won't go that distance for a [i]one-branch-organization interview.
How many branch does Mckinsey, KPMG, PwC, EY... have in Nigeria?
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by igahdavid(m): 6:14pm On May 14, 2017
Ok
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Qtsnow(m): 6:20pm On May 14, 2017
Magally:
Good day Friend... The hunt for job in Nigeria is really bad, I meet a colleague at the interview today.. He told me he came all the way from Abuja and he borrowed transport fare. He got a text and researched on the website...

To be sincere the website was very catchy... Well designed. That was Wat attracted many of us.. Lol and behold we went to the office address, this was what we saw.... Chaii.. Life risked, money spent, in fact he borrowed money.. He told me.... I felt his pain cos I reside in Lagos...

Imagine from Abuja... I spoke with others they came from the east, Ibadan etc.. Pls let be wise wen we get job interview invite and I think job blog should screen organization they post for before posting there advert.... So sad.. Just see
Op, I know that place very well, its a small business situated in a complex in Ogba. I know the place to be a legit business.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Gaddafithe2nd(m): 6:29pm On May 14, 2017
This OP is funny, go to sura complex, Lagos island and you will see offices of two big rooms, but they are making millions.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by ilems(m): 6:43pm On May 14, 2017
But why don't you peruse further by entering the office.It may be a great starting point for you.

Must every offices be in a skyscraper?
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by openmine(m): 6:43pm On May 14, 2017
cheesy cheesy

Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by LoveJesus87(m): 7:24pm On May 14, 2017
cloud7:
Laughing out so hard,Hey Guys! can't help but to share similar experience years back, a particular vacancy was advertised in one of the national dailies, they needed a graduate, I applied in person, lo and behold, the office was a shop, I summoned all courage to meet the owner, the man there and then conducted an interview for me and even congratulated me for having the courage to apply, I responded that I did so to justify the transportation I spent to get the place and to unmask the kind of business going on there that warranted them looking for graduates...Long story, cut short, the man made me his manager and gave me car with a driver...the job served its purpose within that material time till I got another job, sometimes, you don't judge a book by its cover....
Oh great. Abeg what's d name of the film make I go download am?
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Fx55(m): 7:42pm On May 14, 2017
PaperLace:
Office: PLACE OR ROOM WHERE ADMINISTRATIVE WORK IS DONE.

Does the above take place there? If Yes, then it is an office.

I guess he was expecting to see Trump Tower, with him working on the highest floor, all dressed in his fancy suit _using the elevator/escalator everyday. Ntorr tongue tongue

He should be more concerned if they're are generating money there, enough to pay him 'handsomely'.

Sorry though, I understand his pain. Personally, I won't go that distance for a one-branch-organization interview.
Na waa...
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by anochuko01(m): 7:44pm On May 14, 2017
LeediaLee:
I know, you don't need to remind me grin
wow! I'm also a very tall person but yours is frightening coz you've got flesh to cover. lol
please, if you Dont mind I'll like to know what you do!
no ill intentions, just wanna know how you go about your daily duties.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by CellTabRepairs: 8:40pm On May 14, 2017
Never judge a book by its cover. You never know if that small business has several other business interests but understand the myopic prideful view of young graduates about work and seeking a down to earth individual who's ready to ask "what can I do to help?" First? That looks like a warehouse and may be turning over millions. Anyway...there's a downside to it if it's a scam but do not loose opportunities by having a condescending outlook.

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Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by LeediaLee(f): 8:46pm On May 14, 2017
anochuko01:
wow! I'm also a very tall person but yours is frightening coz you've got flesh to cover. lol
please, if you Dont mind I'll like to know what you do!
no ill intentions, just wanna know how you go about your daily duties.
I'd look funny if I don't have 'enough ' flesh to cover cheesy
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by anochuko01(m): 8:55pm On May 14, 2017
LeediaLee:
I'd look funny if I don't have 'enough ' flesh to cover cheesy
definitely! but please, Dont be too ''big'' o. I really admire your physique. keep it up mam!
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by oodua1stson: 9:33pm On May 14, 2017
Adeoba10:
One eleribu lady was sharing all this trash with Job vacancy of about 75k/months,i looked at her, she was sad, dejected, moody as if someone forced her to share it... Her dressing sef was like merlin custom, her slippers nko, na no go area... I walked up to her n said, Why can't your apply for this job you are advertising and change your status.... She just look me as if i shit for body, mesef wey b say na last 200naira dey my pocket, i just use style collect d trash....
merlin costume

Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by projet: 10:05pm On May 14, 2017
Magally:
Good day Friend... The hunt for job in Nigeria is really bad, I meet a colleague at the interview today.. He told me he came all the way from Abuja and he borrowed transport fare. He got a text and researched on the website...

To be sincere the website was very catchy... Well designed. That was Wat attracted many of us.. Lol and behold we went to the office address, this was what we saw.... Chaii.. Life risked, money spent, in fact he borrowed money.. He told me.... I felt his pain cos I reside in Lagos...

Imagine from Abuja... I spoke with others they came from the east, Ibadan etc.. Pls let be wise wen we get job interview invite and I think job blog should screen organization they post for before posting there advert.... So sad.. Just see
.


what is the name of the office and the address.
so people could take note of.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Alltek(m): 1:09am On May 15, 2017
Magally:
Lol and behold we went to the office address, this was what we saw.... Chaii..
OK... It is lo and behold... Not lol and behold, let that stick, it might help at your next interview
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by YOLO1(m): 7:47am On May 15, 2017
Do not judge a book by its cover. Had the same intuition when I joined my present place of work because of the building. Sometimes some big businesses doesn't warrant big buildings.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by LeediaLee(f): 11:10am On May 15, 2017
anochuko01:
definitely! but please, Dont be too ''big'' o.
I really admire your physique. keep it up mam!
Lol, thank you
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by apatheticme(f): 11:15am On May 15, 2017
Adeoba10:
One eleribu lady was sharing all this trash with Job vacancy of about 75k/months,i looked at her, she was sad, dejected, moody as if someone forced her to share it... Her dressing sef was like merlin custom, her slippers nko, na no go area... I walked up to her n said, Why can't your apply for this job you are advertising and change your status.... She just look me as if i shit for body, mesef wey b say na last 200naira dey my pocket, i just use style collect d trash....
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, Lwkmd, na real 'Merlin custom'. Una too get mouth for naira land Aswear
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by mrdino(m): 1:38pm On May 15, 2017
Magally:
Good day Friend... The hunt for job in Nigeria is really bad, I meet a colleague at the interview today.. He told me he came all the way from Abuja and he borrowed transport fare. He got a text and researched on the website...

To be sincere the website was very catchy... Well designed. That was Wat attracted many of us.. Lol and behold we went to the office address, this was what we saw.... Chaii.. Life risked, money spent, in fact he borrowed money.. He told me.... I felt his pain cos I reside in Lagos...

Imagine from Abuja... I spoke with others they came from the east, Ibadan etc.. Pls let be wise wen we get job interview invite and I think job blog should screen organization they post for before posting there advert.... So sad.. Just see
It is good to start with the axiom that says; 'not all that glitters are gold'. Having a gigantic building does not determine company's turnover and position in the business space. Many a company with gigantic building and structure struggle to pay staff's salary. For your information, our work is field based as our staff are attached to different companies that receive our services. We have over thirty staff in various Nigerian Bottling Company plants in the Eastern part of the country (Enugu, Owerri, Benin and Portharcourt). More so, some of our staff are attached to Dangote Sugar Refinery in Apapa. We also have customers that purchased our machine without the option of contract, like: BUA Sugar Refinery, Dangote Cement Plc, May & Baker Pharmaceutical, Drugfield Pharmaceutical, BSV Kano, Juhel Pharmaceutical, just to mention but few.

It is imperative to state at this juncture that Zenith Precision is a Marking and Coding company that was incorporated in 2007 with the RC No: 713781. We sell, service and maintain all coding equipment ranging from Inkjet CIJ, DOD, Laser System, Labeling System, Feeding System and scratch Labeling. Our technical partners are based in Germany and other European countries with standard plethora coding equipment.

In conclusion, we received an award as the best distributor of Leibinger Machine in the whole Africa for 2015. We have branches in five states due to the nature of our job and the above is our Lagos branch which service our customers and clients in Lagos State. The information is for the public consumption and you are free to authenticate it.

Best regards,
Ayinde Nurudeen (Mr.)
Administrative/ Operation Officer.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by myke92(m): 1:59pm On May 15, 2017
mrdino:
It is good to start with the axiom that says; 'not all that glitters are gold'. Having a gigantic building does not determine company's turnover and position in the business space. Many a company with gigantic building and structure struggle to pay staff's salary. For your information, our work is field based as our staff are attached to different companies that receive our services. We have over thirty staff in various Nigerian Bottling Company plants in the Eastern part of the country (Enugu, Owerri, Benin and Portharcourt). More so, some of our staff are attached to Dangote Sugar Refinery in Apapa. We also have customers that purchased our machine without the option of contract, like: BUA Sugar Refinery, Dangote Cement Plc, May & Baker Pharmaceutical, Drugfield Pharmaceutical, BSV Kano, Juhel Pharmaceutical, just to mention but few.

It is imperative to state at this juncture that Zenith Precision is a Marking and Coding company that was incorporated in 2007 with the RC No: 713781. We sell, service and maintain all coding equipment ranging from Inkjet CIJ, DOD, Laser System, Labeling System, Feeding System and scratch Labeling. Our technical partners are based in Germany and other European countries with standard plethora coding equipment.

In conclusion, we received an award as the best distributor of Leibinger Machine in the whole Africa for 2015. We have branches in five states due to the nature of our job and the above is our Lagos branch which service our customers and clients in Lagos State. The information is for the public consumption and you are free to authenticate it.

Best regards,
Ayinde Nurudeen (Mr.)
Administrative/ Operation Officer.
Well said, Mr Nurudeen.
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Qtsnow(m): 3:12pm On May 15, 2017
mrdino:
It is good to start with the axiom that says; 'not all that glitters are gold'. Having a gigantic building does not determine company's turnover and position in the business space. Many a company with gigantic building and structure struggle to pay staff's salary. For your information, our work is field based as our staff are attached to different companies that receive our services. We have over thirty staff in various Nigerian Bottling Company plants in the Eastern part of the country (Enugu, Owerri, Benin and Portharcourt). More so, some of our staff are attached to Dangote Sugar Refinery in Apapa. We also have customers that purchased our machine without the option of contract, like: BUA Sugar Refinery, Dangote Cement Plc, May & Baker Pharmaceutical, Drugfield Pharmaceutical, BSV Kano, Juhel Pharmaceutical, just to mention but few.

It is imperative to state at this juncture that Zenith Precision is a Marking and Coding company that was incorporated in 2007 with the RC No: 713781. We sell, service and maintain all coding equipment ranging from Inkjet CIJ, DOD, Laser System, Labeling System, Feeding System and scratch Labeling. Our technical partners are based in Germany and other European countries with standard plethora coding equipment.

In conclusion, we received an award as the best distributor of Leibinger Machine in the whole Africa for 2015. We have branches in five states due to the nature of our job and the above is our Lagos branch which service our customers and clients in Lagos State. The information is for the public consumption and you are free to authenticate it.

Best regards,
Ayinde Nurudeen (Mr.)
Administrative/ Operation Officer.
When i saw the picture, i was like, this is a legitimate business, because i have been there several times. Thanks alot for the quick response. I was looking to do a rejoinder based on the information i got from Mr Ahad (Duromedia).
Re: A Friend Came From Abuja For An Interview But The Office Looks More Like A Shop by Blade21: 4:43pm On May 15, 2017
And you just missed a good job because you where looking at the building indeed all that glitters is not gold
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