FellaG:
Hi all, moderator pls help me push to fp. I need good advise like badly.

I joined the banking system about a decade ago. Young and naive. I got carried away by thier flashy suits and top tech phones.
The moment I entered I realized all these was a scam. Those suits you see are being paid for, installmentally for 3months. The phones in 6 months etc Bankers are one of the least paid professions today considering the amount of time they put Into thier work (7am to even 10pm) and the level of risk they are subjected to. The sad thing about working for a Nigerian bank is once u leave, u realize that you can't use the skill elsewhere. You are technically back to square one.

This is my case. I spent the last decade of my life working in a financial institution as a teller. Quite wastful considering the fact that I know nothing other than counting money for customers. I worked for 7days in a week. 10yrs passed In a flash. No time to even get additional qualifications.

Before joining, my friends adviced me against it, but coming from a humble background the need to get independent fast was more appealing. Why I stayed so long is a topic for another day (have you heard of employment fraud) anyway,
I left last week and I can say I am happy I finally got a chance and time to learn any new trending knowledge and I am prepared to start afresh. I will be 35 this year. With a background in construction mgt I thought of copywritting, digital marketing etc but I love to learn technical stuff.. Pls advise if any. I know IT related careers will sell here and abroad.

I've thought of programming, cloud tech, data tech etc.

Please I need your advice, which path should I follow now that at the age of 40 I will regain all the time I lost in the banking field.

I can get an MSc but I want a high income paying skill that the likes of the oil majors wouldn't mind employing even at my age or if I am to be self employed I can be distinctive in that area.

Niaralanders, pls help a brother

It would be very hard for anyone to suggest a job that would help you recover your lost years. Also, from your tone, you sound like you are in a hurry. That state of mind is not ideal for learning any new type of trade.
I would advise that you calm down consult far and wide before making your choice.

[quote author=FellaG post=92449629]

Most responses favour data analytics. I sure will tow that path. Thank you [/quote
I'm currently upskilling myself on SQL and PowerBI with Utiva. You can check out Utiva online for softwares and tools that may interest you. Best wishes bro.

This your story reminds me of a customer of mine that resigned from one of the leading banks in Nigeria after almost ten years he finally resigned to start his personal business. He told me that the job isn't that lucrative like before ever since 2015 or so that commissioning was introduced I.e you get paid by what you make per month.Also that it doesn't give room for personal growth, you can't further in academics because you won't even have time. I just wished him well.

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iamclime:
Data Analytics is a good way to start.
As for businesses, add honey selling to your list, if interested. Thank me later.
Caveat: These businesses or skills will not make you "blow" immediately, but you'll have your needs met if you are proficient in them. Peace.

If I'll like to go into Honey selling business, how do I go about it? Any idea?

Samklef413:
My simple opinion is that if you can learn and relearn on Forex trading or cryptocurrency for good 4months
Then start trading with little amount .
You'll thank me later.
Note: I'm doing it but I'm not gaining much due to lack of funds.

Please keep lacking de fund. Because wen u get it the will all be wasted in it. It always comes with greed

Bros1:
Since you came from a technical background and you stated i suggest you try Software development. You can try a free 2 weeks course to determine if it is something you would like and can do.

The advantages are:

1. Age isn't that much of barrier
2. Remuneration is better than many other professions
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4. U can choose to be on your own or work for firms
5. It is the future of work, the demand is going higher by the year for the foreseeable future.

A free two weeks software development course is being organized by Codebase Technologies ltd.
I suggest you give it a try if it what you will like to learn intensively

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how can I be a part of this boss?

FellaG:
Hi all, moderator pls help me push to fp. I need good advise like badly.

I joined the banking system about a decade ago. Young and naive. I got carried away by thier flashy suits and top tech phones.
The moment I entered I realized all these was a scam. Those suits you see are being paid for, installmentally for 3months. The phones in 6 months etc Bankers are one of the least paid professions today considering the amount of time they put Into thier work (7am to even 10pm) and the level of risk they are subjected to. The sad thing about working for a Nigerian bank is once u leave, u realize that you can't use the skill elsewhere. You are technically back to square one.

This is my case. I spent the last decade of my life working in a financial institution as a teller. Quite wastful considering the fact that I know nothing other than counting money for customers. I worked for 7days in a week. 10yrs passed In a flash. No time to even get additional qualifications.

Before joining, my friends adviced me against it, but coming from a humble background the need to get independent fast was more appealing. Why I stayed so long is a topic for another day (have you heard of employment fraud) anyway,
I left last week and I can say I am happy I finally got a chance and time to learn any new trending knowledge and I am prepared to start afresh. I will be 35 this year. With a background in construction mgt I thought of copywritting, digital marketing etc but I love to learn technical stuff.. Pls advise if any. I know IT related careers will sell here and abroad.

I've thought of programming, cloud tech, data tech etc.

Please I need your advice, which path should I follow now that at the age of 40 I will regain all the time I lost in the banking field.

I can get an MSc but I want a high income paying skill that the likes of the oil majors wouldn't mind employing even at my age or if I am to be self employed I can be distinctive in that area.

Niaralanders, pls help a brother

This your case na midlife career counseling you need.
sadly we don have it in Nigeria though i might be wrong.
but go online and surf for a career change at midlife or career change at age 35
better still surf for paid and free career change company in abroad. then follow their checklist.
their are some form and test you will be subjected to online which will guide you on the right pathway.

samwash:
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Bros @40, time nor dey again

Wrong assumption.Even at 70 he can still pursue a different career part if he has the desire for it.Its not like he wants to go and play professional football or join military..he wants to follow another career part.Thank God u will not advising him to go and marry since he is getting close to 40 cos the average nigerian all they thing about is marriage being the pinnacle of success and thats why nigeria is so backward.As long as he is alive and breathing there is still to change to any career part he wants to change to.

TrippleEEE:

If I'll like to go into Honey selling business, how do I go about it? Any idea?

Cc: Peacemara54

op u were counting money for ten years in the bank
anybody can count money nau
does that make such a person a banker?
is it by wearing tie and suit with polished shoes that makes u a banker?
while u were doing the teller work u should have gone for a banking programme that would have made u a real banker
most of those bank tellers did another course in the university
u would see a microbiologist,zoologist and an english graduate counting money in the bank
so does that make them bankers?
nope
u made a big mistake just remaining in one place for ten years counting money without going for any of the banking programmes to upgrade urself
but thank God u have realised ur mistake.

Ahappy:



I am interested boss,how can I get involved in this?

Just click on the link and follow instructions. I posted it here as received on my whatsapp.
I wish you the best.

Chii59:
Just because it didn't work out for you doesn't mean it won't work out for others.
Yawns

it wont work out for anybody using a non banking degree to work in the bank and just remaining in that stage.thats the mistake op made .If he had gone for a banking programme while he was working in the bank cage counting money he would have moved forward.Lots of guys and ladies who knows what they want do this.u cant just remain as a bank teller for ten yrs and not improve urself and u expect to move forward.anytime most banks want to lay of staff its mostly the dormant staffs who become the major casualty.

I agree with the person who advised you should not be in a hurry. You need to reset your escape, make-it-right-now, short-sighted mentality.

It was this same mindset that landed you in the mess you're in right now. You took the bank job just to make quick money and because it was the fad back then and now, you're looking for the next trending job to hop unto. Take your time and do your research while you also pray for guidance.

Relax and look within not outside yourself. Think of your talents, skills and natural giftings and think of how you can create value by tapping into them. Not saying you can't learn a new skill but let it be aligned with your core gifts this time not just what is trending or what'll bring in money.

You got the money through banking right but you're still dissatisfied. Learn a lesson from your past experiences.

FellaG:
Hi all, moderator pls help me push to fp. I need good advise like badly.

I joined the banking system about a decade ago. Young and naive. I got carried away by thier flashy suits and top tech phones.
The moment I entered I realized all these was a scam. Those suits you see are being paid for, installmentally for 3months. The phones in 6 months etc Bankers are one of the least paid professions today considering the amount of time they put Into thier work (7am to even 10pm) and the level of risk they are subjected to. The sad thing about working for a Nigerian bank is once u leave, u realize that you can't use the skill elsewhere. You are technically back to square one.

This is my case. I spent the last decade of my life working in a financial institution as a teller. Quite wastful considering the fact that I know nothing other than counting money for customers. I worked for 7days in a week. 10yrs passed In a flash. No time to even get additional qualifications.

Before joining, my friends adviced me against it, but coming from a humble background the need to get independent fast was more appealing. Why I stayed so long is a topic for another day (have you heard of employment fraud) anyway,
I left last week and I can say I am happy I finally got a chance and time to learn any new trending knowledge and I am prepared to start afresh. I will be 35 this year. With a background in construction mgt I thought of copywritting, digital marketing etc but I love to learn technical stuff.. Pls advise if any. I know IT related careers will sell here and abroad.

I've thought of programming, cloud tech, data tech etc.

Please I need your advice, which path should I follow now that at the age of 40 I will regain all the time I lost in the banking field.

I can get an MSc but I want a high income paying skill that the likes of the oil majors wouldn't mind employing even at my age or if I am to be self employed I can be distinctive in that area.

Niaralanders, pls help a brother

op, read the example of this my friend on this pics.you can take up this mentorship as part time. I have a link to this free mentorship platform. I could send it to you if you want... Give it a try and you will thank your God you did.

poiunt:
Imagine counting cash for 10 years..

total waste of time

Sysdatek:
A vulcanizer is better than a lot of them

I don't know if you're joking, being sarcastic or something. But I observed one vulcaniser about one month ago when I followed my driver to mechanic shop, the way customers were coming and going really amazed me!

authority2006:


I don't know if you're joking, being sarcastic or something. But I observed one vulcaniser about one month ago when I followed my driver to mechanic shop, the way customers were coming and going really amazed me!

Lots in lag make above 5k + daily

A lot of bankers dont earn above 100k

Sysdatek:


Lots in lag make above 5k + daily

A lot of bankers dont earn above 100k

You're right, that guy was just collecting 200, 300, 500 every minutes. They even brought a truck, a truck with new tyres to be fixed!

Hmmmm. I can only wish you godspeed as you strategize your recovery.....BEST OF LUCK.

really

[quote author=Samklef413 post=92448716]My simple opinion is that if you can learn and relearn on Forex trading or cryptocurrency for good 4months
Then start trading with little amount .
You'll thank me later.
Note: I'm doing it but I'm not gaining much due to lack of funds.[/quote
boss how can I learn this. Am an undergraduate

lefulefu:
Wrong assumption.Even at 70 he can still pursue a different career part if he has the desire for it.Its not like he wants to go and play professional football or join military..he wants to follow another career part.Thank God u will not advising him to go and marry since he is getting close to 40 cos the average nigerian all they thing about is marriage being the pinnacle of success and thats why nigeria is so backward.As long as he is alive and breathing there is still to change to any career part he wants to change to.

Different carrier path at 70yrs of age?
Dats on called of.
At 70, we should be talking Abt board of directors
& Stake holders.
At least at 40yrs one should already have a sense of direction in life.

authority2006:


I don't know if you're joking, being sarcastic or something. But I observed one vulcaniser about one month ago when I followed my driver to mechanic shop, the way customers were coming and going really amazed me!

lolz..those guys make.money, but women,drinks and drugs wok not allow them rest

FellaG:
Hi all, moderator pls help me push to fp. I need good advise like badly.

I joined the banking system about a decade ago. Young and naive. I got carried away by thier flashy suits and top tech phones.
The moment I entered I realized all these was a scam. Those suits you see are being paid for, installmentally for 3months. The phones in 6 months etc Bankers are one of the least paid professions today considering the amount of time they put Into thier work (7am to even 10pm) and the level of risk they are subjected to. The sad thing about working for a Nigerian bank is once u leave, u realize that you can't use the skill elsewhere. You are technically back to square one.

This is my case. I spent the last decade of my life working in a financial institution as a teller. Quite wastful considering the fact that I know nothing other than counting money for customers. I worked for 7days in a week. 10yrs passed In a flash. No time to even get additional qualifications.

Before joining, my friends adviced me against it, but coming from a humble background the need to get independent fast was more appealing. Why I stayed so long is a topic for another day (have you heard of employment fraud) anyway,
I left last week and I can say I am happy I finally got a chance and time to learn any new trending knowledge and I am prepared to start afresh. I will be 35 this year. With a background in construction mgt I thought of copywritting, digital marketing etc but I love to learn technical stuff.. Pls advise if any. I know IT related careers will sell here and abroad.

I've thought of programming, cloud tech, data tech etc.

Please I need your advice, which path should I follow now that at the age of 40 I will regain all the time I lost in the banking field.

I can get an MSc but I want a high income paying skill that the likes of the oil majors wouldn't mind employing even at my age or if I am to be self employed I can be distinctive in that area.

Niaralanders, pls help a brother

Thank God for your life that you secured a job, many of your mate are still searching for what to do, its not a total waste of time, you said you have two businesses why dont you build up those businesses or create more. The Bible encouraged us to give thanks in all things. You cannot compare your experience with others, i know many bankers even tellers that are doing well and from their they move on to the next phase of their life. No perfect job anywhere, job is job even NNPC staff still complain, if you are a banker hold your job well and plan well. Also on career part Artificial intelligence or data science are the two i will suggest to you. Stay blessed brother.

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2. Digital Marketing.
3. Data Analyst.
4. Graphics Design.
5. Financial Analyst.
6. Customer Service.
7. Sales Representative.
8. Software Development.
9. I.T Administrator.etc

*Registration:*
Free

*Certificate to be issued on completion*.

Deadline: Ongoing

*Register at:*
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/06/30/microsoft-launches-initiative-to-help-25-million-people-worldwide-acquire-the-digital-skills-needed-in-a-covid-19-economy/


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samwash:



Different carrier path at 70yrs of age?
Dats on called of.
At 70, we should be talking Abt board of directors
& Stake holders.
At least at 40yrs one should already have a sense of direction in life.

have u not seen ppl who are old who still go to school to arquire a new knowledge.In many western countries ppl can follow other career parts even if they have an existing career part.Its not uncommon for a medical doctor who has interest for music to enroll into a music school and learn how to play the instruments.So if that doctor is over 40 or close to 70 he shouldnt learn such skill cos its too late? .thats the assumption i wasnt agreeing with cos thinking like that is narrow way of thinking.If op is 40 he can still follow another part if he has the desire for it.All it takes is interest and determination.If its business he wants to do he can do it.What counts is having an interest in what he is doing and not because of pressure.No matter the age u are u can always learn a new skill if u want to.In op"s case he said he is even 35.He is not yet up to even 40.He has the time now to change his career part now he realised that he wasted his time as a bank teller.He shouldnt just sulk and say ohh he is almost 40 and his life is over and its too late.Dats not the way a rational human being thinks.He should sit down and think what he wants to do.Its not too late for him.

You can begin by telling others how not to waste 10 years of their life without a high paying skill. Sell your story, write a book, run a YouTube channel. This should get you up the consultancy ladder.

toprealman:

Uncle you are talking shii.....even at 60 you can start all over!!!

You think starting at 60 is a good experience?

Hmm! I smell lies.
Yes I know Banking job is frustrating and full of fake lives and packages but it's develops you as a worker. You are always on your toes. There is always a target which are normally high to be achieved. You learn how to persuade people to save their money with you,...that I must tell is not easy. As a banker, you must have learn the real effect of Financial and governmental policies effect on Currency. My dear these are whole lots to rule the world of financial breakthrough.
I know of my friend who started as a banker, but now owns his own business. He has applied all he learnt, the way to convince prospective customer to invest with him and that pays him real good. He also go after his target...still working on his toes to see them achieved just as if he will be queried.
My dear, if you say all the time you spent while in the bank was a waste, then it is not the bank but yourself that made it so. You fail to learn nor even upgraded yourself. Remember, NO KNOWLEDGE IS LOST, THEY WILL BE USEFUL IN THE FUTURE. THE FUTURE IS ALWAYS PREGNANT. know these my dear

A teller of course is not a banker,neither is HR staff,Fincon,Audit,Internal control or Admin services staff.They are all routine jobs so dont let the lad feel worse. He probably worked in Zenith bank where University graduates are deployed as tellers too and they weren't contract staff.
The term banker in western world is actually meant for treasury/trading guys and investment banking staff.I got the rude shock when I got a placement in Deustche Bank then. I was told I will be in a support team(AML/Compliance) as I haven't got banking experience going through my resume.I retorted I have done 7 years already high flying in departments like Trops,Fincon etc Those had no meaning to them really
It was quite a bitter pill.

pocohantas:


A teller is not a “banker”, tellers are most times contract staff, they don’t know anything more than posting/receiving cash, sorting cash or anything cash- something interns can do. So, it is only normal they feel extremely used after years of counting cash they may not own. Nobody is going to employ you after years just because you can count cash and identify fake notes on sight.

GEEBITE:
A teller of course is not a banker,neither is HR staff,Fincon,Audit,Internal control or Admin services staff.They are all routine jobs so dont let the lad feel worse. He probably worked in Zenith bank where University graduates are deployed as tellers too and they weren't contract staff.
The term banker in western world is actually meant for treasury/trading guys and investment banking staff.I got the rude shock when I got a placement in Deustche Bank then. I was told I will be in a support team(AML/Compliance) as I haven't got banking experience going through my resume.I retorted I have done 7 years already high flying in departments like Trops,Fincon etc Those had no meaning to them really
It was quite a bitter pill.

He wouldn’t even have gotten that and that's exactly my point.