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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Tiwalade01: 9:31pm On Jun 11, 2020
Can you please say more on the rice business??Am in terested
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Tiwalade01: 9:31pm On Jun 11, 2020
Can you please say more on the rice business??Am interested
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by darfay: 9:32pm On Jun 11, 2020
paulolee:
good...we still in the jobless stream rightnow trying to swim out of it and praying to get a job and on how am coping...na to jus take my bath, wear nice clothes and spray perfume join and stroll to the the nearest bet9ja shop in ma area bt in the next 3 streets (just like say na company wey i de do I.T) and join the other jobless boys in street to discuss abt the latest news 4 area, gist abt any of us dt av received job offers recently and wish him well while praying for our turn and start forcasting matches for the day that we do sell to interested cliants that dnt av time to book games and walked bk home at intervals to eat whenever am hungry, the funny thing na the way people they greet me when i de come back for evening like who jus return from work and meself go they answer like who had a busy day....las las man go de alright..


Paul u be comedian walahi cheesy angry grin

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Akemim(m): 9:33pm On Jun 11, 2020
youngsahito:
I haven't heard about this dropshipping?

You can do a little reading on it... Thereafter take a dropshipping course online and you'll learn all there's to know
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Nobody: 9:33pm On Jun 11, 2020
udemzyudex:


I'm telling you, that's why a serious person earning let's say #50k in Uyo or any state in the South will achieve more than someone earning the same amount in lagos.
You're right, man.
I remember my service year in Abakaliki, Ebonyi.
I rented a room apartment for less than ₦50k.
The highest I paid for electricity bill was ₦250 per month.
Lagos is just too expensive...

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by technoguy: 9:35pm On Jun 11, 2020
I've never been jobless infact I'm tired of working I'm now working towards retirement.
Managing two companies is no child's play.

Immediately I dropped pen after final exams I launched my award winning paint production business. Immediately after NYSC my software development company came to live.

Though I lost access to my first account I've worked for several notable people from here including the admin dejii AKA Olaniyi.

I build Mobile apps and websites. Bring your jobs I deliver without stories.
Thanks for your patronage.


Cc. Crownedrookie GentRoyal Aududunine11 bunnae

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by timsucess(m): 9:36pm On Jun 11, 2020
XploraBen:
It's not been easy I must say but I'm trusting God for breakthrough in the coming days... Though I'm still a student.


By the way, contact me to undertake your writing job. I'm an experienced content writer, creative writer, and copywriter.
Can you brush me up in content writing and copywriting
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by DaddyGngeess(m): 9:38pm On Jun 11, 2020
Onyi22:
I knew very well that we have a lot of broke ass guys on this forum...
See how they have start confessing,
Tufiakwa!!!!
I will not settle with a guy that starts from small oooo, My man must be born with a silver spoon



Hahahah, I have been seeing your comments for sometime now, make you no fall for ritualist one day ooo, all that glitters is not gold oo.
Anyway I say Amen to your prayers shall.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by NextBuhari: 9:38pm On Jun 11, 2020
petitejolie:
Hmmmnnnn....me wanted to join one man in one business of supplying agric products like maize, cashew nuts , millets to a partiular company wont mention its name. So i put my savings and i told him oga this is my savings o, i really want to do something for myself cos i saw prospect in it. Its over a year now d man cant account for the money. Since then I've been scared of getting into any bizness at all. Its not like im swimming in money for me to risk loosing it . i saved so badly while taking care of my other needs. It was so painful
Same thing happened to me. It's almost impossible to find trustworthy people in our today's world. It almost became a police case. Didn't even get to recover all of my money. People with conscience are very few these days.
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Nobody: 9:39pm On Jun 11, 2020
Righteousness89:
I Completed university at 21 . (2006)

The Job I desired was not Forth coming so I had to do the Job I didn't desire. As long as it brought in some cash! I also gain some great knowledge that has helped me and many others

I also improved myself with some Certifications ( Nebosh, Nhs, etc)

I later Resigned and had some good business dealings with my a relation.. All these things were totally outside my Course of Study (Accounting)

At a time I sold Arduino uno Pc and all that programming stuff with no Fore knowledge and Experience. But it was great!

By GOD'S Grace and Help I Relocated out of the Country!

I am still a Work in Progress !

When I look back , I have Great Reason to say THANK YOU PRECIOUS FATHER!


The few facts I know is
1. Knowing and Trusting JESUS Eliminates Many Struggles in Life.

2. Don't live life To please People! The Moment what you do is pleasing to GOD , carry on

3. Fornication is a Crippler of Destiny! It takes you back and down the pit. ( I say this From personal Experience)

4. No Matter how Friends Give up on you, do not Give up on yourself..
I'm glad you found out early that fornication is a crippler of destiny. You are lucky you saw the light, many are dying in darkness.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by jericco1(m): 9:39pm On Jun 11, 2020
Donald95:
My secrets.

1. I did buy my foodstuffs and other essential things in heavy quantities so as i can make huge saving.

2. I lived in a cheap 1 room apartment that won't stress my savings.

3. I never presented myself as a savior, neither did i lived a fake life in front of my Girlfriend. In fact, i never spent much on her.

4. I gave myself yearly target and, I also gave myself enough time to achieve it.

5. I became very very afraid of poverty and dependence on people, so I fought and still fighting against it.


Your number 5 point is a deal break. I like that cool

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by nusirat(m): 9:39pm On Jun 11, 2020
Hmm in mine this is how i crawl from poverty.
1. After my sec. School, went to College of education, sinec Jamb jam me for 4 good year.
2. From college of education wrote another Jamb and enrol in Federal university.
3. Doing menual jobs like bricklaying, labourer work to pay off my university education and with help of my brother and sisters i manage to graduate with lesser grades .
4. After my NYSC no work bicos of my grade.
5. Moves to Lagos hustlled in computer village, left Computrr due to how people nicknamed them 419 guys.
6. Join a friends who work as Industial generator manitenace.
7. All this while i squarts with a brother in face me and slap you room.
8. God answer my prayer joing telecom company, and went straight to marry my beautiful girl who is in HND 1 then so i cant be spend my money on lagos girl.
8. Starts saving for my biulding bought a land and starts biuld, 3 flats to makes my self occupy with finance not to have spare money to spend on neecccessay owanbe.
9. Finished and starts that of mu mummy to give comfortable life .
10. Resigned from the work and face my family as already set up my own bussiness also set up my wife o Okrika.
Though is not easy but by His grace will be employer of labour in multitude in comming year.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by tunjijones(m): 9:40pm On Jun 11, 2020
youngsahito:
which school did u do your pgd and how much does it cost? what pro course can u recommend for someone in your shoes?

Did my PGD in open university and also my MSC in same sch.

I started with CCNA and later i moved to IT security management (Cyber security risk Assessment and Management). And that is what i do now.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by SQLmastar(m): 9:40pm On Jun 11, 2020
I think Op should throw more light.
How did someone earning 25k monthly for 2.5 yrs, save money to travel out?
Didn't he pay bill, rent, food, etc?

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by yinkbell: 9:41pm On Jun 11, 2020
Celestinenwankw:
STIll jobles because of my ill health and am not happy with such hopeles suituation.pls any one with anY advics on better way should help am tired of life
trust God. even the ugly situation, Jesus cares. If you are not born again. give your life to Jesus. That is the beginning of progress in your life.
Get busy with the WORD of God. Starting from New testament; Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John.
i can recommend some spiritual books that will be of help to you.
Buy Keneth Hagin Books: Bible faith study course and Bible prayer study course. these two books will be of help.
read it meditative and prayerfully.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by hybridblood07(m): 9:41pm On Jun 11, 2020
Sir, what kind of business are you into?
Poloyanabo1:
I was last jobless at 19, since i got into business I've lived happily ever after, there's a sense of fulfillment that comes with being your own Boss!
Not without its numerous challenges tho!
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by tunjijones(m): 9:42pm On Jun 11, 2020
SALLYBERRY01:


what do you mean by pro course, and what are the IT courses you took.

Pro courses means professional courses.

I did CCNA and later did cyber security risk management.

I work with an IT security firm now.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Heavensent01(m): 9:42pm On Jun 11, 2020
after leaving school at the age of 22yrs I proceed for my service, i after i returned to lagos and waited for 5months and no reasonable job as i cant teach, i will rather work in mortuary than to teach in Nigeria private school.



i went to driving school where I learnt how to drive, did driver's license and few months after I got a driving job in one cocacola depot. I worked there for a year and during this year I resit for GCE as I was denied the course I was admitted in because of one subject in my former o'level. I had 6 subjects and I was given Political science in unilag even though I want Law



I worked with a land consulting firm for a year and I resigned to be my own boss. I'm doing some business and still opening more


it takes focus and determination to overcome challenges, you must also learn to pay deaf ears to gossipers or what people say. success doesn't need distraction

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Reyhzor(m): 9:42pm On Jun 11, 2020
GentRoyal:
Nice thread, OP.
I've never been unemployed, though I won't say I'm financially okay.
My side hustles sustained me throughout by schooling days (ND and HND) and during my service year.
I stayed at home for few months after I finished service last year October.
I started my retail business early this year and it's to God be the glory....
can you share the retail business?

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by unscripted(m): 9:43pm On Jun 11, 2020
Onyi22:
I knew very well that we have a lot of broke ass guys on this forum...
See how they have start confessing,
Tufiakwa!!!!
I will not settle with a guy that starts from small oooo, My man must be born with a silver spoon
and God forbid he loses the spoon( remember he was born with it, he did not make it )

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by timsucess(m): 9:43pm On Jun 11, 2020
urchcoded:
I think having a skill is better than having a degree.

Anyway graphics designing is a very high demand skill now, check my signature if you are interested in learning something rather than waiting for a job.
Am ready to learn
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Nobody: 9:44pm On Jun 11, 2020
Reyhzor:
can you share the retail business?
Igbojihadist:
what do you sell in shop
Baby items for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by technoguy: 9:46pm On Jun 11, 2020
DaddyGngeess:




Hahahah, I have been seeing your comments for sometime now, make you no fall for ritualist one day ooo, all that glitters is not gold oo.
Anyway I say Amen to your prayers shall.
That's a scammer. You better don't fall for it.

I know the scammer in person but I won't say much. Check my previous posts under my profile
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by technoguy: 9:47pm On Jun 11, 2020
GentRoyal:

Baby items for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Pictures or you know what next
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Enyimbamercedes: 9:47pm On Jun 11, 2020
I had completed my Masters degree at Cranfield at the ripe old age of 32, packed my bags and returned to Nigeria with big dreams in April 2011. Every Tuesday and Thursdays, I’d walk to my estate gate to buy The Guardian looking for work. Nothing!

I threw my CV around... nothing

I volunteered to work for free ... nothing

Then on an ordinary day in April 2012, I got a call from the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs for an interview for a Senior Technical Assistant position. I attended; 3 weeks later, I was asked my salary expectation and I said I’d work for free cos this was what I’d always wanted to do. Picked up my contract offer a few weeks later—- shocking salary of 450k monthly! I was dazed and those were the good days!
Contract lasted 3 years and it was over with the change of government which I was glad about anyway because the thing when my eye see ... my mouth no fit talk! We had an annual budget more than most states of the federation.

Today, let’s just say I’m doing much better than I was back then but Not in a role that I enjoy!

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Reyhzor(m): 9:48pm On Jun 11, 2020
Sysdatek:
Finished school

Went straight into fx and crypto
No time
No regrets
E too bad 2kusd a month
will be forever grateful if you can teach me
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by timsucess(m): 9:48pm On Jun 11, 2020
phantomking:
Am still at that stage oh still jobless at home tried starting one or two businesses but to no avail now all I have is a couple of ideas and no capital but I know sooner or later something great will happen cause depression don Dey knock on my door

Bro start small
You can go into farming
That's what am doing currently

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by LudaChriz(m): 9:48pm On Jun 11, 2020
seedorfg:
I'm in my late twenties and am still actively jobless, in fact make it seems like illusion in my hears.



please help me, am jobless, am seeing myself useless to myself and family.

Why not look for a private school for part time teaching? Also look out for JAMB & WAEC lesson centres to take classes if u can

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Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by Blackmiserable(m): 9:51pm On Jun 11, 2020
leonard002:
good thread

I have quite an interesting story. I wasted some years at home as a medical graduate looking for an internship placement. What I did next was to learn how to flash phones and computers and made a good living out of it. Till I finally got a placement and then a job subsequently.

Frankly, I made a lot of money then as so many people are there who needs one or two stuffs to be done on their phones or computers.

Sometimes sef, I dey reason sey this job na scam.

Anyway, we thank Oluwa for all the years of learning and earning.

The sky's the limit.

LMAO. Very funny comment. And I sabi flash phones oo.
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by PetersKID(m): 9:51pm On Jun 11, 2020
Igolonwaanyi:
I've never been jobless.

Left secondary when I was 16. I spent four years at home working as a sales girl, saving for Uni, and helping my dad out with my salary sometimes.


Entered University, started side jobs while schooling. Editing people's novels for small fee. Working as a sales girl during ASUU strike and vacation.

In my third year, I got a steady job writing for a blog daily. My start pay was 25k monthly. With that I was able to pay my outstanding school fees, textbooks and final year clearance. Luckily it was during the free education period of 2013-2019.

Graduated last year. Since then, I've not had to apply for any job. Still doing that writing job (40k now) and also handling my own blog.

Hopefully by 2021 I'd have saved enough to leave Nigeria for masters.

how can I get your contact
Re: How Old Were You Jobless, Staying At Home And How Did You Make It? by toyotamuscle: 9:53pm On Jun 11, 2020
let me say the truth.i have been jobless since a yr now.and my mind is made up and strong to do blood money.i have never been this hard hearted.well if its my destiny.i ll do it.all I need now is a genuine place to do it.i cant wait to be frustrated before I take action.

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