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T3amie:
bro I need this e-book too or what's the title of the book so I can buy or download

Quote me with your email. I will send it

I love the comments here.

God!!! I love Nigeria.
She is beautiful

perezski:
@ OP tell me what exactly is wrong with teaching. Only if you know how much we(IGCSE certified teachers) earn in the Metropolis of Abj and also some parts of Lagos, you will appreciate what you have and begin to develop your skills,experience and certifications in the teaching industry. Try find a Cambridge certified school where they write IGCSE and major in the British curriculum and ditch all these archaic and dated private schools with WAEC n NECO orientations. Since u said u are academically sound i want to believe u can teach one or 2 IGCSE subjects with a sound knowledge of these subjects overtime. With these done, big Cambridge schools will definitely require your services with nothing less than 200k or 250k as a starter and with some other juicy packages under your terms of condition of work subject to your negotiating skills. As i write this to you most certified Cambridge schools pay nothing less than 300-400k monthly to someone with mininum of 5yrs teaching experience especially in Abuja(still subject to your negotiating skills). Teaching has swiftly gone beyond the traditonal 9ja black board or white board learning styles to the use of wholistic digital learning tools and other 21st century learning techniques that are fun and creative. All these are easily learnt and acquired if u find ursef in certified cambridge schools. With patience and perseverance you will get there. Do not consume yoursef with the defeatistic mindset that its impossible to get to these schools without connections and pls always tink outside the box. If you are a 2.1 degree holder or 2.2 teaching and earning less than 100k after 4-5 years in the same profession, you definitely have a problem. Today, teaching jobs have lots of opportunities where if you know you know.....when u tap into it u thank me later....

Bro make we talk abeg.
How do I get your mail or number.

@Shege,life is better without 2:1
Keep focussed and study further if u will.
With a 2:2, I am better than my first class colleagues.

Hmmm. This is interesting.

OP, jes like u, I'm intelligent and eventuality came out with a 3.47 cgpa. I felt bad at the moment but I was very honest with myself, I knew I don't have any proof of my intelligence hence, I had to look inwards and started turning my passion to business.
As at right now, I feed many. I thank God for my life.

Urs can be better. Plus, very little people become wealthy by being an employee

BMedia:
Do not despair, but continually improve yourself as you put your faith and trust in God.

Let me share my story - So I and a relative finished from the same faculty some years ago, and due to several factors including a ridiculous uni policy and juvenile deliquency, we only managed to finish with a pass degree. Of course I was disheartened but we went ahead to serve the nation (NYSC). Soon after, my cousin's dad who was in government was able to secure a job for him with an international NGO operating in our state, despite the class of degree, while I went to the U.K to attempt a fresh degree. Few years later I graduated with a 2.1 (Honours) and immediately proceeded for my MSc which I completed with a Merit. All these cost me at least N30 million in tuition and living expenses as this was when the Naira fell as low as N600 to 1 pound.

Well I returned to Nigeria with my 3 degrees expecting to be the toast of employers, but I kept passing aptitude tests and attending interviews but was unable to get a job due to the Nigerian factor (though i must admit I was initially rather choosy considering the magnitude of my investment) until a month ago when I landed an FG job (through connection not merit) which pays next to nothing, but I accepted as a stepping stone to greater heights (if you know how the FG works).

Interestingly while I was bettering myself for the labour market, my cousin had already married, gained significant NGO experience, and only a few weeks ago got a mouth watering (actually an understatement) offer to join their mission in the U.S based on his satisfactory performance on the job over the years. With a pass degree.

Now is this fair? Of course not. Do i regret my choices? Not at all because the exposure, knowledge and experience I gained (worked in insurance for a year during my masters in the UK) has equipped me for greatness and my faith and trust in God assures me that i was only being prepared for the greater exploits, according to his divine purpose, especially as I am working towards establishing a private practice, amidst other entrepreneurial aspirations.

I hesitatingly decided to share this story but I hope it encourages you, with the knowledge that your class of degree does not ultimately determine your altitude in life, but your divine purpose, God's timing and your hunger for success and self improvement. Stop using your friend as a ruler to measure yourself, instead pray & trust in God, think outside the "teaching box" (get relevant professional certifications, attend seminars for networking opportunities, explore entrepreneurship) and you should be fine. Good luck.

Your story buttresses the fact that the division you graduate with should not limit you. I'm certain your cousin must have broken away from the shadows of a "pass" graduate and must be balling like a first class employee! Most people still don't get this..... attitude is everything!
Bro no worry, your time is near. With your exposure and stable family support, you too go blow.

Probably I should advise that you quit that teaching job. It's not making you think. Sacrifice must be paid, price must be paid in full. Life won't hand it over to you like a cake already baked. Your 2 2 has no effect on what you can do. Let me shock you a bit. I graduated with a 2 1 and I decided I need time for my life. Rather than going for a job, I developed skills, whatever skill that's legit. When you are valuable, people and money will find you.
Your friend is paying his price to make his life continue to blossom, so, look inward and start paying yours from the little coming into your pocket. If you get a 500k job today, you'll end up regretting in 10years time, because some other friends you know that earn lesser are controlling billions, and some won't change their levels... Conquer from within first, be the quality and don't pity yourself. I bet you keep missing opportunities around you cos you're close-minded. Move with risk takers, wealthy and be fearless Focus on yourself, I mean Love youself first, create the life you want. Never compare the God-factor over you.
If you need to walk into a company and introduce yourself, do it, but know what you are going to do there first of all...
Life and grades are completely different, be distinct, there are still rooms up here...

smeag0l:
Please stop discouraging those that are in school from studying hard. If you're a nairalander and you are still in school, listen to the advice of the op otherwise you'll end up blaming yourself. Where I work, everyone that's a staff had a 2-1 and there are close to 500 of them like that and if I add those other people with 2-1's that I know working with other well paying coys then the number will hit 3000 if not more. Please don't let anyone fool you. Get that 2-1 first before getting to ask whether there are jobs or not.PS:Do not devise dubious or fraudulent means in your pursuit of a 2-1

Do you read at all? Or is it that you have trouble understanding?

Gerrard59:
Yes, life goes beyond grades. However, Seun was amongst the best in his class (Electrical and electronics engineering, OAU) before dropping out. If had continued he'd have made a first class.

Be guided.

IF...

It's Just sad in Nigeria.. Everything is attached to what you came out with.

enoconcernme:
I hope you get to read this.

My advice is that you should start over. Trust me you are just 25 years old if you do start over in 5 years time you will definitely get your life back in track.

I must point out that starting over in Nigeria is very difficult so here is my advice. Save a little money take GRE/GMAT depending on your area of study. Please study real hard for this exam and consult as many reading materials as possible. Join forums, engage with people that have done it and share their views and experience. With very good grade, good motivation letter and references your chance of getting a scholarship for a master degrees in the states is very high. Many schools in the states will overlook your short comings if your GRE/GMAT is very good couple with a great SOP.

When you get there work really hard and with good grades at the end of your masters you would have reset your life and put yourself back in track. It may sound scary but I know a lot of people that have done it.

NB: Should you succeed in getting admission with full funding please do not fall into the temptation of being distracted by the family drama back home. Please blank everyone and focus on graduating with a very good grade and with a good job thereafter you can pander to their needs. But if you chose to listen to their complaints and whining and get distracted you will wind up with a low grade and that will place you in a very difficult spot. You don't want to experience that again!

Should you have any questions you can always ask me. Good luck in whatever decision you take.

How do you go about it?

CaesarDon:
shege45 don't give up hope, help is waiting for you

My advice for you is to venture into programming


I also came out with a 2-2 and I work in a tech firm that pays roughly 100k, I also have job offers willing to pay more.


I got the job almost immediately after graduating, mention me and I could be of help free of charge if u wanna learn how to code.

How do you go about it?
I could use some help?

BMedia:
Do not despair, but continually improve yourself as you put your faith and trust in God.

Let me share my story - So I and a relative finished from the same faculty some years ago, and due to several factors including a ridiculous uni policy and juvenile deliquency, we only managed to finish with a pass degree. Of course I was disheartened but we went ahead to serve the nation (NYSC). Soon after, my cousin's dad who was in government was able to secure a job for him with an international NGO operating in our state, despite the class of degree, while I went to the U.K to attempt a fresh degree. Few years later I graduated with a 2.1 (Honours) and immediately proceeded for my MSc which I completed with a Merit. All these cost me at least N30 million in tuition and living expenses as this was when the Naira fell as low as N600 to 1 pound.

Well I returned to Nigeria with my 3 degrees expecting to be the toast of employers, but I kept passing aptitude tests and attending interviews but was unable to get a job due to the Nigerian factor (though i must admit I was initially rather choosy considering the magnitude of my investment) until a month ago when I landed an FG job (through connection not merit) which pays next to nothing, but I accepted as a stepping stone to greater heights (if you know how the FG works).

Interestingly while I was bettering myself for the labour market, my cousin had already married, gained significant NGO experience, and only a few weeks ago got a mouth watering (actually an understatement) offer to join their mission in the U.S based on his satisfactory performance on the job over the years. With a pass degree.

Now is this fair? Of course not. Do i regret my choices? Not at all because the exposure, knowledge and experience I gained (worked in insurance for a year during my masters in the UK) has equipped me for greatness and my faith and trust in God assures me that i was only being prepared for the greater exploits, according to his divine purpose, especially as I am working towards establishing a private practice, amidst other entrepreneurial aspirations.

I hesitatingly decided to share this story but I hope it encourages you, with the knowledge that your class of degree does not ultimately determine your altitude in life, but your divine purpose, God's timing and your hunger for success and self improvement. Stop using your friend as a ruler to measure yourself, instead pray & trust in God, think outside the "teaching box" (get relevant professional certifications, attend seminars for networking opportunities, explore entrepreneurship) and you should be fine. Good luck.

God bless you for the courage to share this experience,this is exactly what the op needs to read. You need not despair also,greater things/opportunities lie ahead.

BMedia:
Do not despair, but continually improve yourself as you put your faith and trust in God.

Let me share my story - So I and a relative finished from the same faculty some years ago, and due to several factors including a ridiculous uni policy and juvenile deliquency, we only managed to finish with a pass degree. Of course I was disheartened but we went ahead to serve the nation (NYSC). Soon after, my cousin's dad who was in government was able to secure a job for him with an international NGO operating in our state, despite the class of degree, while I went to the U.K to attempt a fresh degree. Few years later I graduated with a 2.1 (Honours) and immediately proceeded for my MSc which I completed with a Merit. All these cost me at least N30 million in tuition and living expenses as this was when the Naira fell as low as N600 to 1 pound.

Well I returned to Nigeria with my 3 degrees expecting to be the toast of employers, but I kept passing aptitude tests and attending interviews but was unable to get a job due to the Nigerian factor (though i must admit I was initially rather choosy considering the magnitude of my investment) until a month ago when I landed an FG job (through connection not merit) which pays next to nothing, but I accepted as a stepping stone to greater heights (if you know how the FG works).

Interestingly while I was bettering myself for the labour market, my cousin had already married, gained significant NGO experience, and only a few weeks ago got a mouth watering (actually an understatement) offer to join their mission in the U.S based on his satisfactory performance on the job over the years. With a pass degree.

Now is this fair? Of course not. Do i regret my choices? Not at all because the exposure, knowledge and experience I gained (worked in insurance for a year during my masters in the UK) has equipped me for greatness and my faith and trust in God assures me that i was only being prepared for the greater exploits, according to his divine purpose, especially as I am working towards establishing a private practice, amidst other entrepreneurial aspirations.

I hesitatingly decided to share this story but I hope it encourages you, with the knowledge that your class of degree does not ultimately determine your altitude in life, but your divine purpose, God's timing and your hunger for success and self improvement. Stop using your friend as a ruler to measure yourself, instead pray & trust in God, think outside the "teaching box" (get relevant professional certifications, attend seminars for networking opportunities, explore entrepreneurship) and you should be fine. Good luck.

Hesitantly.

bolu96:
How do you go about it?
I could use some help?

caesarDon how do we go about it?

shege45:
Let me tell you guys a brief story.
When i was in secondary school, i was the best student in my class. I was so good that I represented my school in any competition held.

Going to university, i still had that flare. I was still very serious. I read like a mad person , but due to some factors , my gp was really bad in yr 2 and 3. Regardless of the fact that I studied hard. Other years were good but it was unfortunate i came out with a 2.2 degree. If a degrees were to be given according to your level of seriousness, I would have made a first class.

However, i came out of school thinking that atleast its not like 2.2 is a bad result, It’s average. I tried looking for a job, but everywhere says minimum 2.1. I had to settle for a teaching job which i still do now. I have given up on looking for job because everyone says the same thing. 2.2 has made me believe i am no longer intelligent. People in my family, my friends , my colleagues at work all believe that i am intelligent. But my degree tells me otherwise.

Now here is what saddens me. A friend of mine whom i knew i was better than academically back in school posted a picture of a car given to him by his employer. He came out with a 2.1 (p:s he got that job without knowing anyone in the company,he saw it online and applied).Everyone in the department knew how he always passed his exams. Although i am genuinely happy for him, but I am sad for myself. Do employers think that we 2.2 graduates are totally worthless? Coming out with 2.1 is a nice achievement and many people who got it worked really hard for it but many factors can make a bright student come out with 2.2. I have been teaching for three years now and I sometimes ask myself, would I continue like this? I don’t want to be like some of my colleagues who are way older than i am and still teaching. I am 25.

An advice to people in universities. Do any thing you can to come out with a 2.1. Don’t let that no job thing fool you. Read , cheat or buy 2.1, but do whatever it takes to come out with it. Get it first then listen to the no job story because your story can actually change with it. As for 2.2, there is actually no job unless you have somebody somewhere.

You might be brilliant but not smart. Your manner of approach also matters. Stay positive and work smart. Ciao

shege45:
Let me tell you guys a brief story.
When i was in secondary school, i was the best student in my class. I was so good that I represented my school in any competition held.

Going to university, i still had that flare. I was still very serious. I read like a mad person , but due to some factors , my gp was really bad in yr 2 and 3. Regardless of the fact that I studied hard. Other years were good but it was unfortunate i came out with a 2.2 degree. If a degrees were to be given according to your level of seriousness, I would have made a first class.

However, i came out of school thinking that atleast its not like 2.2 is a bad result, It’s average. I tried looking for a job, but everywhere says minimum 2.1. I had to settle for a teaching job which i still do now. I have given up on looking for job because everyone says the same thing. 2.2 has made me believe i am no longer intelligent. People in my family, my friends , my colleagues at work all believe that i am intelligent. But my degree tells me otherwise.

Now here is what saddens me. A friend of mine whom i knew i was better than academically back in school posted a picture of a car given to him by his employer. He came out with a 2.1 (p:s he got that job without knowing anyone in the company,he saw it online and applied).Everyone in the department knew how he always passed his exams. Although i am genuinely happy for him, but I am sad for myself. Do employers think that we 2.2 graduates are totally worthless? Coming out with 2.1 is a nice achievement and many people who got it worked really hard for it but many factors can make a bright student come out with 2.2. I have been teaching for three years now and I sometimes ask myself, would I continue like this? I don’t want to be like some of my colleagues who are way older than i am and still teaching. I am 25.

An advice to people in universities. Do any thing you can to come out with a 2.1. Don’t let that no job thing fool you. Read , cheat or buy 2.1, but do whatever it takes to come out with it. Get it first then listen to the no job story because your story can actually change with it. As for 2.2, there is actually no job unless you have somebody somewhere.

the fact that you rely everything on academics based on theory will make you have bitter experiences as you are going through.

Think practical and believe it can be done.

RealTrump:
Shege45

If you have a first class today, you might actually be doing worse than u already are. School is not the solution. Quote me and drop your email, I will send you an eBook, it will change your perception about life n money.

sir pls send to me too
Omoanthony98@gmail.com

BanevsJoker:
Hesitantly.

Thanks.

spiritedtete:
Study for Ican or acca course related.... Have your aim at stock broking from now... It's fun.. Develop interest in anything market... You will see a lot of loop holes that needed to be fix.

Maybe you will be part of it.

For I T go learn how to develop apps.. hacking etc..


But make sure you get skilled at ATS Ican acca... You won't regret it.

How do I start to know about stock market and be involved in it

Ejadike:
we'll set up digital marketing training sessions... Imagine advertising a digital marketing training to people in majorly big churches and charge each person that attends 5k and let's say 50 people attends, that's 250k in just 2 Saturdays oo. The only expense would be fuel for generator, renting projector and paying like 2 facilitators like 10k each... Total profit would be like 200k ... I just need someone to ginger my morale for this idea jare..

You dey Lagos?

hesilo:
Please do you have the link?

google.com bro

RealTrump:
Shege45

If you have a first class today, you might actually be doing worse than u already are. School is not the solution. Quote me and drop your email, I will send you an eBook, it will change your perception about life n money.

timoskbayo@gmail.com
Thank you.

Henry22:
SO U HAD 30MILL AND U CHOSE TO WASTE IT ON SCHOOL.......I CAN BECOME AN EMPLOYER OF LABOUR WITH SUCH MONEY.

Its not always about the money Henry, fulfillment is a better channel to happiness...besides school makes you a better employer of labour Cheers.

Timekeeper:
How do I start to know about stock market and be involved in it

You have access to internet.... Make your move from there bro..

shege45:
Let me tell you guys a brief story.
When i was in secondary school, i was the best student in my class. I was so good that I represented my school in any competition held.

Going to university, i still had that flare. I was still very serious. I read like a mad person , but due to some factors , my gp was really bad in yr 2 and 3. Regardless of the fact that I studied hard. Other years were good but it was unfortunate i came out with a 2.2 degree. If a degrees were to be given according to your level of seriousness, I would have made a first class.

However, i came out of school thinking that atleast its not like 2.2 is a bad result, It’s average. I tried looking for a job, but everywhere says minimum 2.1. I had to settle for a teaching job which i still do now. I have given up on looking for job because everyone says the same thing. 2.2 has made me believe i am no longer intelligent. People in my family, my friends , my colleagues at work all believe that i am intelligent. But my degree tells me otherwise.

Now here is what saddens me. A friend of mine whom i knew i was better than academically back in school posted a picture of a car given to him by his employer. He came out with a 2.1 (p:s he got that job without knowing anyone in the company,he saw it online and applied).Everyone in the department knew how he always passed his exams. Although i am genuinely happy for him, but I am sad for myself. Do employers think that we 2.2 graduates are totally worthless? Coming out with 2.1 is a nice achievement and many people who got it worked really hard for it but many factors can make a bright student come out with 2.2. I have been teaching for three years now and I sometimes ask myself, would I continue like this? I don’t want to be like some of my colleagues who are way older than i am and still teaching. I am 25.

An advice to people in universities. Do any thing you can to come out with a 2.1. Don’t let that no job thing fool you. Read , cheat or buy 2.1, but do whatever it takes to come out with it. Get it first then listen to the no job story because your story can actually change with it. As for 2.2, there is actually no job unless you have somebody somewhere.

try and get connected to the right people...connections get you jobs in Nigeria not grade, i know a bunch of 3rd class graduates doing well. i am not trying to downplay the importance of graduating with a solid grade, i know what it is to be very sad and depressed about not getting a good job and seeing peers you are better than excelling in life, remember no one posts failure on social media only success and WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO SEE. Godspeed and goodluck

HONESTLY!...
To me, this post is the best ever!
When I go through the comments on nairaland posts, it baffles me to see some kind of kind of insulting, annoying and mind blowing replies many people give on posts on nairaland, but seeing the kind of replies under this post made me shout 'THERE IS HOPE FOR NIGERIA!'

shege45:
caesarDon how do we go about it?

Ok its cool you're enthusiastic to better yourself,

I'd be explicit as possible, u need a laptop if u don't have one

The amount of time you devote to coding would determine how fast you'd get a job, cos experience counts alot so your devoted time is essential
Reply with your mail address I'd send you a book, and also detail how you'd go about writing your first code

You also may not need proprietary software as notepad in windows should suffice

I'd also be of help if you run into any hitches

It's not true. 2nd class upper can get a job anywhere without knowing anyone. Someone dt came out with 2.2 tried very well. Don't be so hard on yourself. Job will come at the appropriate time.

CaesarDon:
Ok its cool you're enthusiastic to better yourself,

I'd be explicit as possible, u need a laptop if u don't have one

The amount of time you devote to coding would determine how fast you'd get a job, cos experience counts alot so your devoted time is essential
Reply with your mail address I'd send you a book, and also detail how you'd go about writing your first code

You also may not need proprietary software as notepad in windows should suffice

I'd also be of help if you run into any hitches

I'm interested, too.
timoskbayo@gmail.com
Thank you.

CaesarDon:
shege45 don't give up hope, help is waiting for you

My advice for you is to venture into programming


I also came out with a 2-2 and I work in a tech firm that pays roughly 100k, I also have job offers willing to pay more.


I got the job almost immediately after graduating, mention me and I could be of help free of charge if u wanna learn how to code.

Pls I will like to learn programming, I have Java and Python in mind. which will you advice me to go for? where do I start from? do you know any online platform where I can learn it easily ? and how long do you think it will take to learn it?

Why are you so bothered about your friend's achievement to the extent you look down on yourself?

Who told you the car belongs to him btw? Do you know the contents of the bond he signed before getting that car? He only uploaded the car because that's the only thing he wants you to see.

Do you know the volume of sales he has to make on a monthly basis?

A friend also got a job recently and hey, he got a car too, but it's not a freebie. Company work is not a charitable enterprise, he's to meet a target of N350 million naira annually. Before you worry your head over nothing, he got a 3.41 CGPA (2:2) as well.

You see him driving a car and you want to be like him? Can you meet a target of 350 million per year?

I have another friend, with a 2.1 by the way, with similar targets with a scary bond; and these jobs are no sales jobs.

Just so you know, the moment you step into a company, what you studied at school, your grade, etc. becomes irrelevant. Nobody gives a damn what you studied in school immediately you step in. Companies have goals to meet, that's the only thing that matters.
By the time you get into the system, you will discover that these firms need you more than you need them.

Just continue to improve yourself. The right firm will come get you at the right time.