Idiot of the century

Have they given you an employment contract to sign?I mean the hybrid one,and if they have,is it stated in the contract the you work both remotely and physically?I mean you have to be really sure,Most startups promise heaven and earth,and some can't even pay salaries,some also do well overtime.
I would say you should stick to your 350k remote job.But any decision you make,I'm sure you'll be fine,you have the skill,more opportunities will come.

techWriter3:
The three of them not from the same LGA

They are from the same Lga

Penguin2:


Honestly the thing surprise me o!

As big as Anambra South Senatorial District is, with many local governments, the candidates of the 3 major political parties are all from Aguata.

Ndi Anambra what happened?

Are Aguata people the most influential in Anambra South?

It is rotational,it is our turn to produce a governor,it will fall to the others next time,thats how it's done in Anambra.

lucyAA:
Visa approved, 5th attempt, Lagos, 2nd Nov 2021.

Before I share my story, I will like to say just a few things. My interview was scheduled for 11am but I got there few minutes to 10am (Lagos and Traffic). When I got to the premises, those “opportunist” were trying to milk me. They took me to a shop saying I have to arrange my documents in a certain way. I told them I have the right documents and they are already arranged accordingly. They said the picture I have on my DS 160 confirmation page is different from the hard copy passport photograph I had, and I will have to take a new photograph. I didn’t oblige and I insisted I will use it like that. They said I have to photocopy the data page of my passport and take it in else, I will be sent back. I told them that, this isn’t my first time here and I have never heard of such before. The guy gave up on me and left.
It is very important to have your complete documents and arrange them appropriately so you don’t end up getting scammed by those guys. They will say many things to you but don’t pay attention.
There was no crowd at the Lagos Embassy today, and I noticed that they have made some remarkable changes (I am not quite sure if they relocated to another floor or just renovated the place. But whatever the case may be, it looks entirely different from the last time I visited in Nov 2020). There were lots of approvals from a particular white guy with tattoos and piercings. You could win his heart if you are very confident, chatty and have a good sense of humor (People he denied gave only one word reply and they stuttered a bit).

1st Attempt – Lagos – Western Illinois University - $4k scholarship
2nd Attempt – Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship
3rd Attempt - Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship
4th Attempt – Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship
5th Attempt – Lagos – Middle Tennessee State University

My Profile
COA - $36,500
Scholarship - $8000
GRE- Nil
GMAT – Nil
Appointment - Regular

TRANSCRIPT
Me: Good morning Sir (with a big smile on my face)
VO: Goodmorning. Please pass me your passport and I-20

Me: Sorry, I am very nervous Sir (I said this while passing my documents to him)
Vo: Oh don’t worry, It’s Ok, I understand. So I can see you are going to Middle Tennessee State University to study Information Technology?
Me: Yes, that is very correct.

VO: What is your latest certification/degree?
Me: I had my first degree in Information and Communication Engineering from xyz University, I graduated in July 2018.


VO: That’s your undergraduate study right?
Me: Yes, it is.

VO: What have you been doing since then?
Me: Oh after my undergraduate studies, I went for the compulsory NYSC program, where I served as a Software support Analyst at XYZ limited after which I got a job at XYZ. I am working as an Information Technology Auditor and I have been with them for 2 years.

VO: How did you know about MTSU?
Me: MTSU was first recommended to me by my supervisor at work, Mr. John Pink and I furthered my research by contacting my program advisor, Dr. Amy, to know more about the course curriculum.

VO: Why MTSU?
Me: MTSU offers one of the best course curriculum in the US. The university offers an additional certification in advance data analytics and visualization. Also, the course curriculum perfectly aligns with my career goal and it will provide me with the advanced knowledge and hands on experience I critically need to implement a decision support system in my department on my return to Nigeria. This system will collect business data, analyze it and transform it into useful business intelligence thereby providing solutions to complex business problems.
In addition, I have a high CGPA of 3.64/4.0, and MTSU was kind enough to offer me 23% off my cost of attendance

VO: Great! Who will be sponsoring you?
Me: My Dad! He is a professor at xyz university and an established business man. He owns a logistics company that is into transportation of petroleum products within Nigeria. He has operations in Bauchi, Warri, Edo and Akwa Ibom. Presently, he has an average number of 25 staffs in those operations

VO: (He kept on nodding his head and seemed impressed) How many siblings do you have?
Me: I have 2 elder brothers who are married, and a younger sister studying law in the university of xyz.

VO: Did your elder brothers study in the US?
Me: No they didn’t but the 2nd studied in UK and he is back in Nigeria and married.

VO: He was sponsored by your Dad too?
Me: Yes Sir, he was.

VO: Awesome! So what’s your plan after the completion of your Master’s degree in the US?
Me: Oh in the organization I currently work, we have been working on quite a number of projects and proposal which are targeted at the top organizations in the technology industry. By next year, we will be sealing the deals and we will be starting the Information Technology audit the year after. I want to be at the center of this massive growth so after the completion of my degree, I will be returning back to my organization and get integrated into the process. The decision support system I plan on implementing will also be tested in the IT environment of those organizations.
VO: (he kept on nodding his head) I can see the course is for 2 years, what are you going to be doing when you leave them? Why do you still wanna come back?
Me: (I smiled) Oh no, I am not leaving them. I am only going on study leave for 2 years after which I will be back to even take on a higher role. I have a letter to that effect Sir, and it is here with me.

VO: Oh don’t worry… Ok so what if you get OPT and most likely get a job?
ME: (We both laughed) and I said no Sir, I really want to be involved in the project going on in my organization on my return and the decision support system I plan on implementing, won’t be done if I remain in the US. I would love to come back.

VO: But what if it is a job that will be paying way higher than what you are currently earning? Won’t you take the job? I mean, it will be a good thing to be paid that high and just enjoy yourself
Me: (We both laughed again) Sir, the organization I currently work is a multinational firm and we have presence in over 167 countries. I have a dream to become the youngest and first female audit partner in the organization and I can’t achieve this if I remain in the US or accept a job there. It will be a dream come true if I am given the opportunity to study in the US as it will be a step to achieving my dreams.

VO: (He kept on nodding his head and was impressed). Ok I noticed you have been using a particular school for your prior applications and you are switching to MTSU. Why is that?
Me: Oh that is very correct Sir, I applied to WIU but switched to MTSU because the masters in IT program offered in MTSU comes with an additional certification in advance data analytics and visualizing which will provide the hands experience I critically need to implement a decision support system on my return to Nigeria.

VO: (He smiled and started typing for a long while)

Me: (The silence was becoming sickening so I decided to complement his tattoos and ear piercings) I so much love your piercings and tattoos did you get it done in Nigeria or the US?
VO: (He stopped typing and looked at me laughing) Thank you! I got this particular tattoo in xx country, this one was done in xx country and this was done when I travelled to xx country. I travel a lot.
Me: (We both laughed) I love tattoos but I am scared of the needles and the pain I would have to pass through.
VO: hahaha the pain is only for a moment. Congratulations, I will be approving your visa blah blah blah.
I was speechless and suddenly turned deaf.
Me: Thank you very much Sir, you made my day!

So guys here are a few tips;
1. Pray like you’ve never prepared, and prepare like you’ve never prayed. You have to trust God with all your heart and commit your ways unto him. My approval today was purely by His Grace. I kept on confessing positive things, and calling my visa into existence while fasting and praying.
2. Don’t listen to what people say. I was told they hardly approve visa in Lagos. I was told there are always few approvals for those going for spring entry. I was told that once you have been delayed, it becomes difficult to get an approval. I was asked to give up and probably try other countries. But, all these didn’t stop me. I only focused my heart, ears and mind to what God said in the bible regarding victory and I stood by that word.
3. There is no “One answer fits all”, you have to be unique and stand out. You have to speak with passion, You have to be confident and you must first believe in your heart to get the approval. Anything is possible if you believe!!
WHAT GOD CANNOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST.

Wow,Wow,Wow!! I'm here reding this and I'm super duper impressed,how much more the VO,Big congratulations to you,everything was on point!Your confidence�,you even psyched him..Good job sis

Shadbay:
Visa approved at the Abj embassy. (7:30 am appointment) EA approved on 2nd August after waiting almost a month.
COA: $29,000
Funding: nil
SOA: $70,000
Sponsor: Uncle (Different surnames)

I was attended to by a white male VO. There were two windows active with VOs this morning. One male and one female.

The guy had denied about 7 applicants right before it got to my turn.

VO: Good morning. Pass me your I-20 and your passport please.
Me: (I obliged)
VO: (types for what seemed like 30 secs) First time? Have you traveled to the US before?
Me: No.
VO: Okay, first time. And who'll be paying for your studies?
Me: My uncle.
VO: What does your uncle do?
Me: He's a real estate developer and property management consultant.
VO: Oh, wow. Do you have his bank statements?
Me: Yes (I passed them to him and he perused through it carefully)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I'm a Hydrogeologist. (I didn't bother telling him where and for how long I have been working. He was fixed on his screen, typing)
VO:What did you study for your undergraduate degree?
Me: Geology.
VO: Do you have any family in the US?
Me: No. (while maintaining steady eye contact)
VO: So what are your plans after your studies?
Me: I will come back and work as a consultant to my state's water corporation. I wish to help tackle water sustainability issues and other critical problems affecting quality of groundwater here in Nigeria.
VO: (types for what seemed like an eternity)
Okay, I'll be approving your visa. Pick up your passport from your designated collection centre. It might take a week because of COVID-19 rules...(I believed this was what he said (that deafness that comes with this paper is not a myth at all )



I was fighting to contain my excitement.That VO was on a denial streak and God came through for me. Thank you, Jesus. I had to bone up so the hustlers no go tax me. Lol. One of the security who saw my white paper said I should go do Thanksgiving, that I was the 1st approval all morning after back to back denials.
I'd like to point out that confidence is key. This is my second application. I was denied 2 years ago. I came back better, well prepared and more confident. If you were denied, just re-strategize and come back with a stronger application.


PS: Please, who's in Bowling Green State University, let's link up.

big congratulations bro!

ok o election has finished,so they'll continue with the lies

Please send. To me adaezeobi1@gmail.com

Lol this is the. New 2017 mercedes gle450 the type davido has

07035459003

uncleinans:


like seriously? where for garki? make i sharpaly go do there

are. You serious..I'm sooo going der

What of married people,yours will be different shey and must you register in a cybercafe

Wow congrats op..i want to volunteer at DwB too..is it possible?im in abuja

Its only congratulations he's giving the mother on her bday but if its the girlfriend now he'll buy her g wagon..smh

U guys shld note dat nt all workers in the fire service go out to the field..some are customer care agents or. Do office work n nt field workers

Very Very dangerous...Nigerians when shall we ever learn?

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martyns303:
Is it just me or is that last tweet actually true? 90% of the time when a wrong number call comes in, the person on the other end speaks Hausa.

sooooo trueeeeee

CELEBOLOFOFO:


Nice observation, me self didnt see any church weeding or are they yet to do it?

it's d traditional marriage...Church weddin is in dubai

blesseddivah:
She's cute.
Lehme do and goan win my own o.

I luv ur lipstick dear..hw did u do it

minwafor:
Except na crocodile tears, the woman is too old to be cried for. This event should be tagged 'a celebration of life'. Or maybe she cries when she is happy.

HID Awolowo is Mrs Osinbanjo's grandma

Yanks101:
When was stella oduah regarded as an alternate president? It was jonathan that fired her afterall.
I am not belittling anything. It is an important portfolio but let us not take it too far. You are doing amaechi a disservice if you give him undue responsibilities.
As a minister of transport,he is mandated to renovate airports, build new ones where necessary, and then manage the NPA and its revenue generations, and also aviation revenues. That is basically all.
The more important duty of roads and rail construction falls under fashola's ministry of works.

guy,thevoice is right..quit arguing

wow..assumpta,is dis u..i rmbr u frm spmss.,woww

This is really grt..uve spoken to my soul n as well as thousands who nid dis..ure God sent,God bless u

uselessgoat:
WETIN DEY WORRY THIS WACK IGBO RAPPER SEE HIM FLAT HEAD EMPTY BARREL NA HIN DEY LOUD PASS.


Say no to biafra


GOD BLESS NIGERIA

useless goat

Dis is mine

shadowripper:
Hmmm... Patience Jonathan..


Please someone should tell me that the airline is not her own.

I see KC with the name Air PEACE ...

Na mama patience get am...


EFCC... suit up.

it's her airline,on a more serious note

kehinde1588:
I refused to comment.Quote me if them born u well

notice me lyk u

Mzflexydeeva:
which state?

a verybig school in abuja

Lol...Get a life afrocandy abi biscuit

Antoinne:
The only thing i see is "rich".

tnk u!!exactly wat I see too!!!

Unizik is no 1 jare