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Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Nobody: 4:34pm On Oct 07, 2020
Uyi168:
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Ur yeye fiance wants to call quit if u decide not to take the lecturing job.

Where are u guys getting all these irresponsible ladies from

From the streets, I guess �

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Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Peprahayo: 4:40pm On Oct 07, 2020
Better u weigh u options well, first do a good research on the private uni. Before quiting your sec. School job. Also u can get a better job after completing your PhD by applying for jobs same way u applied for this uni job. That way u would have utilized 3 years of your life and a steady income than just going to start the PhD after 3 years. As for your girlfriend, in 4 years u will b called a doctor of philosophy, instead of just a lecturer who is just trying to start a PhD. That is if d funds are still available to start it, after u must have been married. This ball is in your court now. God help you
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by duduade: 4:43pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir8:


I have master degree and want to start my PhD next year. The university told me that I can't start PhD until I work for them for 3 years. That is another thing I'm considering. The secondary school will allow me to go for PhD

Going through all the comments.. If you wise enough you would have spotted people who are in the University system drop their comments..

Stay back in the secondary school.

Achieve all you want to achieve and bag your PhD.

Then reapply

For your fiancee, let her accept your decision or go look for someone else...
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by duduade: 4:45pm On Oct 07, 2020
reaky:



You said it all o

Exactly

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Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Nyceguy92: 4:52pm On Oct 07, 2020
Those people who say the OP should follow his heart are not helping at all.

Here is somebody who needs sound advice in order to make a life-changing decision and they are throwing the issue back at him.

I would continue with the secondary school as the pay is higher and comes with the mentioned benefits. I would have chosen otherwise if it were a public university.

Most private universities are like private companies; there is little job security and salaries don't come regularly. Stay with the sec school please
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by idiagbo86(m): 4:53pm On Oct 07, 2020
Baba,nah that same babe wen want u to take the lecturing job go still insult u if u no come dey meet up with her probs as u dey carry am now. Use ur brain ooooo.job wen plus side hustle u dey make almost 150k monthly .unless u get a lecturing job from a public uni,kick that ur babe's ass away if she threatens to leave.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by lawman88(m): 4:54pm On Oct 07, 2020
duduade:


Going through all the comments.. If you wise enough you would have spotted people who are in the University system drop their comments..

Stay back in the secondary school.

Achieve all you want to achieve and bag your PhD.

Then reapply

For your fiancee, let her accept your decision or go look for someone else...
Thank you bro
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by lawman88(m): 5:13pm On Oct 07, 2020
Thanks
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by zakkxx: 5:23pm On Oct 07, 2020
God have mercy on us? you sure I fit work for Nigeria? as a student in Europe after school ooo I still make more than 90k on normal huzzle a week oo, sometimes security, kitchen porter or cleaning jobs. oh my my country we will reach their. my brother go university no look your money now the future is brighter their. God bless the huzzle congratulations.

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Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by GALAXY2012: 5:23pm On Oct 07, 2020
I WILL LOVE TO ADVISE U TO GO FOR LECTURING BECAUSE IT HAS BETTER FUTURE DAN SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING. IF U ARE LECTURING U MUST DEVELOP URSELF BY STUDYING FURTHER SAY MASTER AND PHD AND U STAND A BETTER CHANCE OF GETTING BETTER JOB IN FUTURE WITH FEDERAL UNIVERSITY. THANK U
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by MineBitcoin(m): 5:42pm On Oct 07, 2020
Bro if I were in your shoe, I will continue my secondary school job, with all the incentive, you can get your PhD done, as for your girlfriend, don't rely on women ooo, most of them they are after what is glitter, follow your father decision, their hundreds of university in Nigeria, if you don't get this uni job now, there is still a possibility of getting higher paid university job in future, when there is life there is still hope.

AND mind you

THE DEVIL � YOU'VE KNOW FOR LONG IS BETTER THAN THE NEW COMER ANGEL �
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by TGM2015: 5:42pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir8:


Here is the time schedule:

Secondary school: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
University: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

I used to teach some Lebanese and Pakistanis children private lessons from 4:30 to 6:30 in which I make up to N58,000 a month. I have to sacrifice that too if I accept the university work

If your lecturing job is about the post I quoted below, forget about it and enjoy your secondary school job. On your fiancé threat and to-be lecturer wife stuff, those are very clear red flags, never consider that in making your final decision but reconsider your relationship with her.

A known fact is that private universities in Nigeria are just like advanced secondary schools. But with your determination to start PhD, it shows that you have interest in lecturing job. It is easier to complete PhD programmes in Nigeria as a lecturer than being a school teacher.

Emir8:
I was called by PR of Skyline University, Nigeria, located at Kano and we had interviews online. Now, he told me to come down to kano and I'm living in in Niger State. My problem is that Skyline University is an Indian school and I have heard of several stories of how Indian companies treat Nigerians like slaves. Leaving my job in Niger state to go to Kano for screening and verification of my credentials are great sacrifice. Please, is there anyone here who has worked with Skyline University before? I want to know whether it worth it for me to spend my transport and leaving my job for days to go there.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by obstead200(m): 5:51pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir8:


I have master degree and want to start my PhD next year. The university told me that I can't start PhD until I work for them for 3 years. That is another thing I'm considering. The secondary school will allow me to go for PhD
my dear brother, I am a Polytechnic lecturer and it definitely has its benefits.
Before I advise u, I would have liked to know the name and the pedigree of the private university that gave u the offer. If it is covenant, Babcock, igbinedion, landmark, I will encourage u to accept it. If it is redeemers, deeper life (I don forget their University name) I would encourage u to consider it. As for any other one, Bros , stay where u are. Some of these other private universities owe their staff for months. As for the ones I mentioned, Ur chances of career growth and advancement is high. Trust me, if Ur school is not recognised, Ur chances of growth is already greatly reduced.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by obstead200(m): 5:54pm On Oct 07, 2020
much30:


I will advise you to listen to your father, continue with the secondary school and aim to become a principal in one of those aisen schools. Most of those private university can own you for months, I am talking from experience. To make money through text books may be nearly impossible because they don't have much students as compare to public universities. Why not continue with the secondary school, get your PhD then apply in public universities and by his grace you may get job. Listen to your father.
problem is that u require some University teaching experience to stand a chance of landing a good offer when u have a PhD. It is not like getting a GA position and being paid 100k monthly
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by NobleDeSage001: 6:18pm On Oct 07, 2020
Both your mother and your wife are very correct.
You will remain a secondary school teacher with at most 150k for life.

As a Lecturer, your salary increases as you are promoted.
Graduate Assistant - 88k
Assistant lecturer - 97k
Lecturer II - 140k
Lecturer I - 160k
Senior lecturer - 200k
Associate Prof. - 300k
Prof. - 450k and above.
The figures are not exact but are within the range. Lecturers will understand.
The choice is yours.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by easy1960(m): 6:24pm On Oct 07, 2020
Pls, link me with the secondary school, i can teach physics very well. Am jobless right now and i need to fix myself somewhere
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Alfredjones1(m): 6:42pm On Oct 07, 2020
if you know the university won't collapse one day just go for the lecturing job because it will present you with opportunity to further your studies and as well as you grow your salary' package will increase.

I suggest you should go for the lecturing job if you know that private university won't collapse one day.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Jenna3(f): 6:59pm On Oct 07, 2020
To be sincere with you, there isn't much difference between private uni and that secondary school. That private uni may expose you to some certain pedigree agreed but it may not give you time to achieve your aim.
If you're still young between the age of 25-32, I'll advice you stick to the secondary school and achieve what you need to including that PH.D and trust me you will find a lecturing job with that level of degree or probably go higher from where you are. It all about consistency and hardwork with dedication and setting of goals. Who said people don't make it in secondary institutions?
Just for now let it be your ladder to get what you need to get in terms of academic era and other wise, then with that level of experience you can get to the higher institution and I will prefer federal or state. Private institutions are not open to exposure like that compared to the aforementioned.

But then again that's my own perspective, how about you pray for direction to make a better decision cos we may all be ranting here and you end up choosing the 'majority' and it actually not where God wants you to be, it will be totally useless. So inasmuch as you're seeking advice, pray about it��
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Commanderinpips: 7:58pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir8:
Hello Nairalander,
I really need advice concerning making a choice between the two jobs before me. My family members are divided over which job I should choose.

I'm working in a highbrow secondary school and my start up salary was N75,000. After three years, my salary is now N96,000.00. I just got a lecturing job with a private university and my gross salary according to the appointment letter is N88,000.00. My father wants me to continue with my teaching in the secondary school but my mother and fiancee are pressuring me to write acceptance letter to the university and accept the offer. There's no time, both the university and the secondary school will be resuming on 12/10/2020 and I have to make a choice between now and Thursday. My fiancee is already calling herself "wife of a lecturer" and threatening that she will quit the relationship if I did not accept the university offer. My mind is in the secondary school because there is free lunch and N150,000.00 housing allowance per year, but the university doesn't give lunch and housing allowance.

Should I go and become Mr. Lecturer and sacrifice my secondary school benefits?

My brother do what your mind is telling you and don't let your fiancee threaten you because of her selfishness to become lecturer's wife
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Rajosh(m): 8:42pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir8:


I have master degree and want to start my PhD next year. The university told me that I can't start PhD until I work for them for 3 years. That is another thing I'm considering. The secondary school will allow me to go for PhD
initially, I wanted to advise you to accept the university because of career progression. but after seeing all you'll loose and taking them into consideration, my advice is that you should continue with the secondary school. The housing benefits,the lunch, lesson, The ability for you to go for your phd next year etc they're mouth watering.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by lawman88(m): 8:55pm On Oct 07, 2020
Okay. Thank you all
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Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by adeleks: 9:31pm On Oct 07, 2020
lawman88:

Check my profile and former thread
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Fortune118005(m): 10:36pm On Oct 07, 2020
Emir, there are times you need to make progress in life.
You can't just continue to stay in a secondary school that you've worked for 3 years!
No matter how long you work in that secondary school, you will still leave there for a better offer one day
Since your mother wants you to be a lecturer, follow her advice. This is an opportunity for a change of level bro;
From a secondary sch teacher to a university lecturer! C'mon now take a step of progress!


Anyway, the ball is in your court.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by IamOrei(m): 10:50pm On Oct 07, 2020
Skmoda360:
Lemme start with your fiancee, Is she your mother that will warrant her to force you to quit your present job because of being a lecturer's babe or wife to be? I will gladly accept her threat to quit the relationship if it's me.....now to the main issue, bro, I'm not in the position to advise you but I will drop this piece ...just follow your heart and please don't listen to anybody forcing you against your wish.....Shalom. undecided
The problem is- he doesn’t even have a heart
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Paulagada: 11:36pm On Oct 07, 2020
Combine the two, my elder teaches in 3 schools: govt school, private sec sch and private University. Lecturing job is a boost to profile, keep it bro.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by lorenzmond(m): 12:12am On Oct 08, 2020
Please I will advise you stay back in the Secondary school you are working with currently. Don't make a mistake.

In the next 3 years you can get a better offer elsewhere Or you can even save up and leave this country.

Follow your daddy's advise brother.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Sixfeetbelle: 4:21am On Oct 08, 2020
Uyi168:
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Ur yeye fiance wants to call quit if u decide not to take the lecturing job.

Where are u guys getting all these irresponsible ladies from

Don't forget that his mother also wants him to call it quits.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Sixfeetbelle: 4:26am On Oct 08, 2020
turawaa:
Bros!
Number one : You are Still Single.

Number Two: Try and sit down with your mum and talk to her with evidences you might pick from people here not to get her angry. Mother happiness matters.

Number Three: I will choose Secondary School 100 times over Private University. Who told you gonna lecture on getting to that university?? Bro you gonna do errand boy for years.

In that secondary school, you've already gain some ground that going for Msc, PhD won't be problem or becoming vice principal...

Please Don't forget to Softly Explain to your Mum when you eventually choose the Secondary school.
I don't abuse Women but Remember you are Single and keep Searching.

So he should calmly explain to his mother to understand, but he shouldn't do that to his fiancée?

Later you guys will say your wife is disrespectful. Why won't she when you treat her like second hand material.
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Sixfeetbelle: 4:29am On Oct 08, 2020
cedricksly:
Guy please if u can listen to me please do.... Don't accept that private uni job... The pay is low and can't pay bills... Why are u even considering the private uni?? Here is a close comparison between both job
Salary wise : the secondary school won
Accommodation allowance: sec school won
Staff welfare: secondary school won

Ask urself if u pay rentage with ur salary In the private uni what is left At least ur 90k plus from the sec school is entirely ur own u don't spend it on accommodation.
Forget those saying job prospect, improvement, growth, job security blah blah blah... The truth is SOME of those private uni is just an advance secondary School period!!! All the disadvantages the secondary school possess, the private uni possess it too, truth be told... Go for what pay the bills and gives u better saving power. Afterall u aren't gonna do the job forever.
If I were u I will quickly break up with that girl coz she doesn't have ur welfare in mind, but just want the name of a lecturer wife.... Outside lecturer as a name what else is beneficial to u in that job.. Ask urself...


How can you say she doesn't have his welfare in mind because she wants him to take up the lecturing job? The same way he's being advised to take the job is the same way his fiancée sees it too. Besides his mother wants him to be a lecturer or is it because she hasn't said she wants to be a "lecturers mother" that makes her own different?
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Sixfeetbelle: 4:32am On Oct 08, 2020
Randy91:



I want to advise but immediately I read that line...

I just felt so unwilling!!!

How can you allow a lady(gf) dictate your future??

You didn't even include your family and scrap out the name of ur gf and d guy boldly put her gf in frontgringrin


Some guys will not learn I am telling you

What are you saying?

His father said secondary school. Mother and fiancée said lecturing job so how did he not include his family?
Re: Secondary School Teaching Vs Lecturing: Which Of These Two Jobs Should I Choose? by Yaks02(m): 5:45am On Oct 08, 2020
Emir8:


I have master degree and want to start my PhD next year. The university told me that I can't start PhD until I work for them for 3 years. That is another thing I'm considering. The secondary school will allow me to go for PhD



Continue ur sec sch job, start ur phD and keep pursuing ur lecturing ambition with a federal university. I suggest you should trying any university around the North, chances of securing a job there are high

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