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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by DennisEche(m): 11:29am On Jan 07, 2021
SFH ALL THE WAY, THE CONTRACT WILL BE RENEW AND IF IT DOES'NT YOU HAVE GAIN SOLID EXPERIENCE IN NGO WHICH IS A BREAK THROUGH

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by BigBashiru: 11:29am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?

Plz anyone?

both salaries are nothing in the nigeria of today.... sadly....
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Eddee(m): 11:29am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?

Plz anyone?

Okay first and foremost, do you deduct and remit your income tax (PAYE) from the school you currently work for to the SIRS? If yes, then your net salary is roughly #66,673.33.

Your take home pay from SFH will be #115,500 and tax burden only #9,500 since you made no mention of Pension, NHF, NHIS, Life Assurance, Gratuity which could all act as relief in reducing your monthly tax burden. The difference in pay should easily cover 4-5 months of been out of a job if things go south with SFH.

Secondly, Short-term NGO contracts are tricky, anything 3-6 months means you’re obviously covering for someone on leave or they are looking to fill an urgent gap. Good thing is, this is January and contracts in my experience are usually for 12 months, so if you have a plug at Society for Family Health - you can put the question to the SFAO who you’d report to in the end anyway, ask him/her the project’s duration - this will give you an idea of contract renewal after the initial 6 months (your performance with regards to financial reporting and filing and documenting retirements will be key here).

Meanwhile, I personally love new challenges, so I’ll advise you to jump ship immediately grin of course, within the school policy’s notice period for resignation or termination. Refer to your letter of engagement or contract (usually 2-4 weeks or refund of the equivalent of 1 month salary).

Not for Profit accounting, will help your career growth in ways you can only imagine - there are loads of trainings, conferences to ensure your understanding of GAAP is top notch. So brush up on your Accounting for NGOs - basically just Income and Expenditure. Taxation is usually just income tax and WHT since NGOs are exempted from VAT. Your SFAO will put you on procurements immediately because that’s the core of what SFH does.

Finally, my guy, if you’re willing to stick your neck out, take the plunge and I’d always be here to walk you through any challenge you may face along this new journey.

Cheers

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by pretydiva(f): 11:29am On Jan 07, 2021
Continue in your present place of work
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by TCD: 11:29am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?

Plz anyone?

Take the SFH JOB,

There is a possibility of renewal and even if not, your NGO experience with SFH will make you more eligible for other NGO jobs.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by ipobarethieves: 11:30am On Jan 07, 2021
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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by ODJ124(m): 11:30am On Jan 07, 2021
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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Coldie(m): 11:30am On Jan 07, 2021
Make a wage sharing deal with someone u trust, give him the slot in return he will give u half the salary till it ends
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by idu1(m): 11:30am On Jan 07, 2021
Go for the SFH job. The experience you will get within that six months will be enough to land you a better job within SFH or another NGO trust me.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Nato008(m): 11:30am On Jan 07, 2021
look at people advising him to leave his job and go for the six months own....what happens after the six months and he has nothing nko.....the are saying experience u will gain,others have that experience too...not just u so I suggest u stick to ur job and be searching for beta one's with stability.. no go loose guard oh

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Nobody: 11:31am On Jan 07, 2021
Take the risk. Life is fun because of risk taking. Wish you the best

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by praktikals3: 11:31am On Jan 07, 2021
salisuammy:
If you can avoid resigning from your school, maybe tell them you are going for a course. That way, you can come back to your school if your contract is not extended.
Your head get oil kiss

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by bluefilm: 11:31am On Jan 07, 2021
A bird in the hand is worth two million in the bush
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Samirana360(m): 11:32am On Jan 07, 2021
So after 6months u wil be jobless again

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Dipville(m): 11:32am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:

My brother, the bolded is what I'm thinking about oh. Thanks sir

When you get to that bridge, God will see you through. Staying put in one place is never a good idea, considering 70k and being a school with not much room form career growth. Please take the SFH job, I have been there to make such life decisions, you will be glad you did. Take the SFH job and work on tour LinkedIn profile if you have one and if you don't, create one.

All the best!

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Angelacruz: 11:32am On Jan 07, 2021
Tell them you are going for a six months course,don't resign yet from your teaching job.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Chimaokigwe: 11:33am On Jan 07, 2021
salisuammy:
If you can avoid resigning from your school, maybe tell them you are going for a course. That way, you can come back to your school if your contract is not extended.

Angelacruz:
Tell them you are going for a six months course,don't resign yet from your teaching job.

Them don use lie swear for una.
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by tunize(m): 11:34am On Jan 07, 2021
750k in 6months then after 6months whats next to get work nor easy oooh, guess it will help boost ur c.v or mayb through there better opportunity might pop up. Its better you make do with the gold you have while chasing diamond on a platter than loosing at both end. Tell ur school sey u deh go for one course for six months without pay make u weigh ur options.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Timoleon(m): 11:34am On Jan 07, 2021
So me I no swear for you o. But I wait for six to eight months time after you are through with your six months contracts then you realize that people plenty wey get experience with ngos wey even plenty pass your six months experience.







On the contrary, if like footballers, the school fit send you on six months loan, no qualms, Sfh all the way. If also you have a clear cut plan and path for what to do after six months expires, sfh all the way. But if it’s back to job hunting, think am well o. Enough qualified people Dey street wey Dey find work.




Best of luck,

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by idu1(m): 11:36am On Jan 07, 2021
Hotbutt:
Please how can someone get work at Society for Family Health (NGO)?
Have worked in any NGO before?
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Olude193: 11:36am On Jan 07, 2021
LoydJ:
My problem with Nairaland is that Most of you would know the answer to what you are looking for but you are waiting for other people opinion to validate ur question which doesn't really count @all.

Gbam


Two legs of palmwine for you..


Reason I don't waste my energy typing
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by GamalNasser: 11:36am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?

Plz anyone?

Take some risk man and tank me later ..SFH will be your stepping stone ..When you go there make sure you give your best in the six months, don't join any entitled office gossip and be very honest and see where it will lead ..

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Angelacruz: 11:36am On Jan 07, 2021
Chimaokigwe:




Them don use lie swear for una.
d one were una govt don lie since,u don go confront dem?smh

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by coming2america: 11:38am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?

Plz anyone?


Quick, quick, take it. The SFH offer. What are you waiting for? God has just opened doors for you.

NGO's are the new oil companies. They always want NGO experienve before they give you a role. How they even gave you that job as a primary school acct i dont even understand.

Once you have that experience on your CV, you have launched your NGO career. You van never look for jobs. Before 6months is over, you will get another offer, 250k and from.there 500k..and you are on the fly.

Dont be dumb.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Nobody: 11:40am On Jan 07, 2021
Pray for guidance.

For me, I'll say take the contract job as theres no security in a private school job. You can always get a school job afterwards since you already have experience in that field.

Like someone suggested, you can apply for a 6 months study leave. After which you can resume back your job but If they refuse, then work towards getting another job after the contract.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Ifesinachi22(m): 11:43am On Jan 07, 2021
My question is "Are the location of this jobs in the same city?"

If yes.

Then, You know many people at the top in the school where you work. Romance those people so they can give you a little leave, then take up this NGO job.

NGO jobs are not time consuming, meaning you can be alternating between jobs. Go here today, go there tomorrow. In a week, two days here, three days there.

Thank me later

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Miyachi: 11:43am On Jan 07, 2021
post=97810237:
A bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush!

And to break this idiom down for you,
It means ( it is better to hold onto something one has than to risk losing it by trying to get something better!)

But at the end of it all, the FINAL decision is up to you.

Goodluck.

We Rise!

No one who has ever been exceptional lived by this. Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith to get something great.
I'm talking from experience.
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Davidzy23(m): 11:45am On Jan 07, 2021
Just pray to God for guidance..
As someone told me, when u toss a coin up andit coming down, u already know which side u wish to fall..
Meaning u already madethe decision bro.. just follow ur heart..
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by mozes01(m): 11:46am On Jan 07, 2021
salisuammy:
If you can avoid resigning from your school, maybe tell them you are going for a course. That way, you can come back to your school if your contract is not extended.

Please OP should explore this option
Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Lucrativress(f): 11:49am On Jan 07, 2021
Nisot7:
A very lovely Thursday to you all.

I was recently given a 6 months contract by SFH to work as a finance assistant of a project with a salary of N125,000 per month (subject to 5% withholding tax) and I currently work as an accountant for a private school which salary is N70,000 per month.

Is it advisable that I leave my current work of N70,000 per month and go for the contract offer with SFH or I should just reject the contract offer and continue with my present place of work?


Plz anyone?
Mr man,take the contract work with this in mind
125k-70k is 55k
Times by 6=330k
Divide by 70=4.7
You have 4.7months paying yourself from the remains of the SFH salary to get something doing and find something better than the former or similar to the former
Nothing is ever guaranteed so take the calculated risk bikonu
When you take the job make sure you don't touch the 55k balance monthly,that will be your pay for your search later on,I hope you get me
You'd be improving your CV by taking it

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by Nobody: 11:50am On Jan 07, 2021
It's a common dilemma; high income, low security or low income, high security?

The answer depends on your age, your past experience, the number of dependants, how aggressive you are in searching for new jobs and how well you are connected; and very importantly, what your own risk appetite is. Someone with a high risk appetite will go for the high paying job and use the higher savings to establish an alternative source of income for when the contract is terminated. Someone with a lower risk appetite will prefer to stay put where he is and take low pay in exchange for peace of mind knowing that he will be able to bring home the bacon for the next few months at least.

Those are the options and the factors. I know that this is not what you want (you probably want us to tick A or B for you), but nobody knows tomorrow, just like you. And no one knows your situation better than yourself. Sit down and think about it very well and form your own life decisions. This is too important to bring to a vote on NL.

Good luck.

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Re: Private School Vs SFH Contract Offer by KillerBeauty(f): 11:51am On Jan 07, 2021
I got a 6months contract job for a SFH project in 2016, I resigned from my previous 1 man business job, relocated to Lagos because of that job. The contract got renewed for another 6mnths after the first. so I worked there for one year before the project got temporarily cancelled. But the experience alone open doors for other NGO jobs. Although I ended up switching fields to tech. So OP don't play with NGOs oh. Your experience there can propel you to working for Danish refugee council or Norwegian refugee. I will advise you take it.

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