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Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 6:58pm On Dec 10, 2019
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.

I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money.

The only beauty about my job is that it gives you a lot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.

I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.

Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Rednaxelot: 7:01pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?
You are fortunate to be employed and not wandering in the labor market.

You wanna go back to school for MSc, after then come back to the labor market.

What guarantees you that your MSc is a sure ticket to bring meals to your table?

I advise if you could find a way of shuttling between the two, work and school, and not minding the stress, it’s ok. Resigning from work to purse an advance certificate in Nigeria is not advisable.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Nobody: 7:08pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?

In this regard, continue with your job. I'm in the same mix as you. I'll be starting mine January, which I intend switching to part time.

Find out if biochemistry offers part time. or if you don't intend to further on biochemistry, also check whether the field you want to go into offers part time.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 7:19pm On Dec 10, 2019
mikezuruki:


In this regard, continue with your job. I'm in the same mix as you. I'll be starting mine January, which I intend switching to part time.

Find out if biochemistry offers part time. or if you don't intend to further on biochemistry, also check whether the field you want to go into offers part time.


If you are in the same mix, did you quit your job or you are you plan combining your work and schooling.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 7:21pm On Dec 10, 2019
Rednaxelot:
You are fortunate to be employed and not wandering in the labor market.

You wanna go back to school for MSc, after then come back to the labor market.

What guarantees you that your MSc is a sure ticket to bring meals to your table?

I advise if you could find a way of shuttling between the two, work and school, and not minding the stress, it’s ok. Resigning from work to purse an advance certificate in Nigeria is not advisable.
Am running out of time sir. Am already 26yrs old, by next year I will be 27. An M.Sc may position me for better opportunities in the future.
Please give me practical advice.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Ladylite: 7:23pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?


What is the benefit of going back to school when you could save up and invest and double your income in 10 months.

If you buy a land for 900k.... That would pay your more in one year or more if you sell it. Or if you use the some money to get into Uber, it would also increase your earnings.

Pls sir have multiple streams of income before going for MSc. It will help you. Many who have done masters are dreaming to have a job like yours o. Please you have a blessing at hand now, don't sacrifice it for what is commonly pursued.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Nobody: 7:27pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:

If you are in the same mix, did you quit your job or you are you plan combining your work and schooling.

Didn't quit. Would be combining both. same age as you. It does gives one an advantage. But the truth is, you can on start your masters in unilag 2021 because the entrance exam will be done around July and August. Admission list around October November and December.
To be honest with you, I am thinking of just doing it since full time is one year in my department.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Rednaxelot: 7:28pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:

Am running out of time sir. Am already 26yrs old, by next year I will be 27. An M.Sc may position me for better opportunities in the future.
Please give me practical advice.
Why tossing a coin with your life?

Perhaps another way to look at it, make a survey and look into your seniors with MSc certificate in the discipline, were they able to get something done to sustain their lives with the certificate?
How much are they paid and how immediately we’re they able to secure a job with the MSc cert?

The only reason why I can advise to to quit the job for school is if the job is not a secured one.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Nobody: 7:29pm On Dec 10, 2019
Ladylite:



What is the benefit of going back to school when you could save up and invest and double your income in 10 months.

If you buy a land for 900k.... That would pay your more in one year or more if you sell it. Or if you use the some money to get into Uber, it would also increase your earnings.

Pls sir have multiple streams of income before going for MSc. It will help you. Many who have done masters are dreaming to have a job like yours o. Please you have a blessing at hand now, don't sacrifice it for what is commonly pursued.

OP this is brilliant. Check this out. especially with uber. You can do full and have someone deliver to you weekly. You can use the whole of next year to save that up.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by blackboy(m): 7:51pm On Dec 10, 2019
Go back to school . Thank me after you graduate.
Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by iTearHerToto: 9:46pm On Dec 10, 2019
Go back to school and end up like tolu




Pukesangry

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by thunderfirebubu: 10:58pm On Dec 10, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?
u can go on wit ur masters without quitting ur job, masters isn't time demanding as undergraduate..

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by YorubaKing: 11:15pm On Dec 10, 2019
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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by edoairways: 12:47am On Dec 11, 2019
seanblaise:

Am running out of time sir. Am already 26yrs old, by next year I will be 27. An M.Sc may position me for better opportunities in the future.
Please give me practical advice.
M.sc is for academic purpose not necessary for promotion

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Fxwarrior: 5:53am On Dec 11, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?

Was it in Lagos you got the job?

masters program gulps money and las las na job market you again.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by ITbomb(m): 6:12am On Dec 11, 2019
Continue working at least till this regime of Gen Buhari is over.
Save massively
Look for part time programs or
Consider Open University

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Bluehill1051: 6:48am On Dec 11, 2019
seanblaise:
Good evening guys, I trust you all had an amazing day.
I have a problem which has been bothering me for a while now. I recently landed a job few months ago. The pay is not all that wonderful. When I add my other allowances, it sums up to 90k per month. I have been squating with a friend for some time now so am planning on getting my own apartment next year when I save up some money. The only beauty about my job is that it gives you alot of free time. I can be done with work as early as 1:30pm and go home.
I am thinking of going back to school for my M.Sc in UNILAG but as it is, I am my own sponsor. I have a first degree in Biochemistry.
Should I go back to school or continue working?
Does UNILAG offer part time options for students in my line of study?
Yes UNILAG offer part time but don't try it. Even people collecting 250k/month are finding it difficult to meet expenses

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 6:58am On Dec 11, 2019
Fxwarrior:


Was it in Lagos you got the job?

masters program gulps money and las las na job market you again.

Yes. I live and work in lagos.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 7:01am On Dec 11, 2019
thunderfirebubu:
u can go on wit ur masters without quitting ur job, masters isn't time demanding as undergraduate..
Time consuming is not really my problem. All am scared of is lecture time clashing with work time.
Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by thunderfirebubu: 7:05am On Dec 11, 2019
seanblaise:

Time consuming is not really my problem. All am scared of is lecture time clashing with work time.
bro jobs are hard to cm by dis days so u can't quit d one u hv presently, apply 4 d masters nd u will be surprised hw everything will fall in place for u.. My advice tho

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by seanblaise(m): 7:09am On Dec 11, 2019
thunderfirebubu:
bro jobs are hard to cm by dis days so u can't quit d one u hv presently, apply 4 d masters nd u will be surprised hw everything will fall in place for u.. My advice tho
Thanks alot.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Codedboy95(m): 8:53am On Dec 11, 2019
Don't, some people with Msc don't even earn upto 90k a month, since you said this job gives you free time my advice is that you should use this free time to learn a skill, for instance tech is the thing now but if you have no interest in tech there are still a lot of other things you can learn. You can save up money and Msc later.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Nobody: 8:53am On Dec 11, 2019
If the MSC program is so important to you then consider NOUN instead of leaving your current job. Getting a job is very hard in this trying times of the Nigeria and naira economy

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by Osnami: 8:53am On Dec 11, 2019
Use your school fees to start a small business you can be doing when you close from the other work

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by itsme01: 8:53am On Dec 11, 2019
go back to get a masters degree, biochemistry as a first degree in Nigeria isnt all that reliable, but then dont resign, just get a flexible masters class

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by mynaijaforumcom: 8:54am On Dec 11, 2019
check my signature

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by maynation(f): 8:54am On Dec 11, 2019
Your village people are toying with your destiny.

Please resign edaaakun.

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Re: Should I Go Back To School Or Continue Working? by itsme01: 8:55am On Dec 11, 2019
maynation:
Your village people are toying with your destiny.

Please resign edaaakun.


i am from his village and we've got nothing to do with this

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