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Kajaard:
This is very unethical. I guess you have never worked for a good company before probably only mushroom pure water selling companies.

You don't do this for internet clout. It is very wrong. I see why employers carry out extensive background checks before putting people on their payroll. Pathetic.

Stop being sentimental. I suppose what triggered you was the word secret. How about you change it to "unethical"? Reading the contributions have opened the eyes of so many people.

If you're a business owner and you're shady, you need to desist.

atiku4President:
None, even at a price. You don't do that. The company once was your pillar

There is nothing bad in talking about the unscrupulous ways of a company as long as you don't mention the company's name.

This is one of the best threads of Nairaland. The MOD, who pushed this to the front page, the OP and those who have contributed so far are the real MVPs.

Chii59:
E don hit FP o.
I stopped identifying as feminist when I decided to read about the movement and what it stands for.
Though, I still believe in gender equality, though not from the standpoint of modern feminism.

God bless your wisdom.

hedonister:
Meanwhile, see what the Lekki Toll Gate used to look like


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDy3yQZoklA

Great job, OP. Please are they still collecting toll?

[quote author=lefulefu post=93114633]see u
lots of other guys in ur position will jump at the opportunity
forget she is fatter than a whale
forget she is older than u by 16 yrs
it doesnt matter
she is a about to be a doctor
she"s a fuking american
green card for u
marry her and become an american citizen
even though u dont like her u can still tell ur parents to arrange a nigerian wife for u back home in naija wen u are with ur yankee wife
u will be sneaking back during easter and xmas to visit ur naija wife
u can tell ur yankee wife that ur naija wife is ur younger sister if she happens to know
na so ur mates dey do am
grab the opportunity while its still hot and bcome a yankee citizen

This is not a godly advice

"Train up a child the way he should go; when he is old, he will not depart from it."~Holy Bible

Alitair:
The first App I’m going to share with you is:

Google: Everybody knows and uses it; but the question is, do you understand and appreciate what Google is?
You see, growing up in my little town, I usually visited the Cyber café in order to buy cheap browsing time; which is usually overnight because, the internet wasn’t as common then as it is today.

I’d spend some quality time at the cyber café at night, simply reading and learning from Google. I loved it, and I appreciate it.

Now I’ll ask you; what’s the foundation of education?

Very simple! The foundation of education is neither the uniform that we wear to school, nor is it the tests, or the degree we get. The foundation of education is INFORMATION! Nothing more or less.

If I can get enough information about my field—be it medicine, or law, or engineering, or accounting—I can get an education about that field.

Google gives you valuable information without you having to pay an unreasonable amount of money to get it.

Google literally changed my life because, through that simple app, I’ve been able to learn valuable things that have been the architect of my success in life.

I’m very sure you’ve got a Google app or browser in your phone; but what I’m not sure of is what you’re using it for; I’m not sure whether you’re using it for information, or for entertainment.

Take my word; assuredly, Google-set gives to us what no university can.

The second free app—more important than a university degree—is;

YouTube. I’m one of the few individuals who are not in the band wagon of the pet-dogma that YouTube is a social media. I don’t believe the YouTube is a social media.
What is the definition of social media? Is anything social-media because our definition says so?

Well, like I said, to me, YouTube is not a social-media, but a university—and even worth more than any university you can think of.

Listen to this; YouTube has a crazy algorithm which studies what content you consume on in it.

Let’s take for instance; you come to YouTube everyday to watch funny videos, YouTube will bring your way more funny videos.

If it’s entertainment videos you come to YouTube to watch, you’ll get more of it.

But let’s say you consume educational videos in any field—be it history or law or sciences or arts—whenever you log into your YouTube app, you’re bound to see more videos in that field coming your way.

This simply makes the YouTube one of the most valuable libraries in the history of mankind.

The last app I’m going to share with you is;

Podcast. Some many years back, I read a piece from Brian Tracy saying, “If you listen to audio-training programs in your car, you can consume the equivalent of the university degree information in 2 years.”
Fortunately for us, we mustn’t be in the car to listen to podcast anymore.

With just a simple app on your phone, you can learn wonderful things that’ll alter your life for good.

Now, do I honestly think that the three apps mentioned in this article are more valuable than any university degree? Here’s a way I’m going to answer that question.

First off, I’m going to ask you, what’s education? As far as I’m concerned, education is all about information and practice.

If I can get an education about my field—no matter what source I get it from—and if I can practice what I learn, I can do anything in that field.

If you’re in agreement with me that information is the foundation of education, then you should also agree with me that information has been democratic.

If—in the 21st century—you absolutely think or believe that you need to go to a university to learn how to be a sales person; learn how to be a writer, or even a software engineer, an inventor or an entrepreneur; well, I don’t know what exactly you know!

Because our society today has placed so much premium on the school system, as well as getting the university degree, I know so many people won’t be in total support of the opinion shared in this post.

But get it right, I’m not in any way speaking against education—which is what we go to school to get (as claimed); but my submission is quite simple, take away the trophy—the degree—from the university, and I bet you so many people won’t find themselves going to school to learn.

The main reason the internet exists is to make things and life very easy; and if that is true, the internet has equally done a great job at making knowledge easy and affordable in this time and age.

Awesome analysis bro. Thank you.

ValCon888:
Going forward, this world will be a better place if women can have the courage to speak up immediately after they are sexually assaulted.

You don't have to wait 10 years to accuse a guy of rape. By that time the evidence of the rape will be gone and your story less credible.

I'm not saying this guy is innocent or guilty (that's left for the courts) but some women with bad intentions can hang a rape allegation on an innocent guy to bring him down just because they have a problem with him.

Let's all be appropriately guided.

God bless you. Your words are golden.

Mindlog:
Newly registered username, another tale.

Don't be too fast to jump into conclusions. Not everyone likes to wash their dirty linens in public.

lovinhubby2wife:
I'm just really surprised too, this place is now more of a comedy central. Nairaland has lost it

Whyteteeth, just keep calm we men sometimes do flirt occasionally with other ladies, it doesn't mean we are ready to cheat on our wives, NEVER!
It's just in our nature to do so occasionally, I wouldn't raise any dust just yet. I know you probably won't understand this very well until you're maybe 5-10years into your own marriage.

Just try and mingle more with married men, and you'll understand what I'm trying to say.
Trust me no man will ever cheat on his wife right under her nose, if your Dad wants to really cheat with these ladies, he wouldn't do it anywhere near home.

It's not easy been a man, like He suggested above, subtly admonish your mom positively without giving off any sign of this whole suspicion.

God bless your wisdom bro.

whyteteeth:
Eversince this lockdown I have been home with my parents and there is a way my dad looks at one particular lady whenever she comes around to buy things in my mother's shop which I think is inappropriate. He teases her and calls her sweet names also. As a guy I have tried not to take it serious since it's one thing a lot of men do but I am beginning to suspect my dad for trying to have an extramarital affair with this said woman. She is beautiful though and she is still a young woman while my dad is in his fifties.

Now today, My father asked this same woman who happens to be a female tailor and makes female clothes to help him fix a zip in one of his trousers, which has possibly gone bad.

The woman blushed and didn't really give him much attention or any reasonable answer while he was busy saying it repeatedly till the woman left. I find this a little bit disturbing and inappropriate and possibly giving wrong signals. I mean it's not like it's a new clothe the woman was making for him or something. .

Another reason why I find this inappropriate and indecent is that, the zip can actually be fixed by any of these aboki people that mend clothes. Aboki do pass around my area every now and then, even yesterday they passed. So I want to know if my dad is up to something? And if he is, well i will just know for knowing sake.

Ouch! So sad that Nairaland is no longer a place where you can present your problem and get different good pieces of advice. OP, it's rather unfortunate that going through the first page, no one could uphold the honour of matrimony and advise you correctly on what to do. You are a good son and a responsible person.

I would suggest you don't hastily discuss with your dad until you have 100% proof that he really wants to commit adultery. To get this proof you've got to keep a close eye on your dad. Meanwhile, if there is any advice you can subtly give your mum in order to look more attractive to your dad, without informing her of your suspicion, by all means do so. All the best bro.

ControlModule:
hanty Radu aka Radautoworks. can you help with this edakun?

Thank you so much for your selflessness @controlmodule It has been fixed.

God bless you.

ControlModule:
RicoBee

Thank you so much.

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iClef:
Use USA or UK and to use them, you need a Payoneer account — it's free to create. Go to https://payoneer.com and create an account. They will give you a virtual USA, UK, Germany, etc. account to use. They will also send you a MasterCard here in Nigeria.

The MasterCard is not necessary, but the account info that will be generated when you open an account with them. Use the details and go back to Amazon to fill the payment form.

It's a simple process. Then, fill the tax form as well. Also simple to do too.

Thank you so much

Hello OP, thanks so much for this thread. Please I'm trying to register and when I clicked on the part where I need to indicate my bank, it showed that my country(Nigeria) is not supported. Please what should I do? Thank you.

I am sorry about that. you may want to have your two knees xrayed in a hospital for right diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Cheers.

mikejj:
well instead of working for a raise..map out plans to become a boss....it might not end well.

Thank you so much.

Oluromantic:
1) Dey find another job down just in case

2) Approach the company owner respectfully and discuss it with him. Besides if you're not d only one, you shd plan together with ur colleagues.

Thank you

[quote author=radautoworks post=70811947][/quote]Thank you.

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BruncleZuma:
Long Answer Warning

As with everything, people "grow"; they have an ever increasing need to do well and be better than when they started, their needs and wants also grow to reflect certain stages and phases of their lives.

That having been said, I will start with influence of inflation on income and according to Investpedia real income refers to the income of an individual or group after taking into consideration the effects of inflation on purchasing power. For example, if you receive a 2% salary increase over the previous year and inflation for the year is 1%, then your real income only increases by 1%.

In Nigeria on the other hand Nigeria; in 2017, the average inflation rate in Nigeria amounted to about 16.5 percent compared to the previous year which means your salary lost a 16.5% of its value every year. To survive this, one has to ask for an increase that is equal or greater than 16.5% so you they'd be capable of affording basic necessities.

Else they would be working and feel like they're being punished as their take home pay cannot afford the rising increase in the price of foodstuff, other commodities and services like data plans and TV subscription.

This is why DSTV and co. increases their fees every year, it's just to maintain their profit margins. They've been trying to beat loses accrued to inflation since they began operating.

In conclusion, it'll be disingenuous to one's sense of survival to continue on a particular salary for more than a year without asking for an increase or raise.

Add this to Israel-mao's and OkaN-aUbe's answers...

WOW! Awesome! Thank you so much sir. I really appreciate your gesture.

radautoworks:
I'm female

Did the company tell you exceeded expectations? What laurels? These are the things you come to the negotiating table with.

My bad! To your question, No i wasn't told verbally, but aside from my responsibilities as stated in my appointment letter, I embarked on some project and also led my team to a competition in which we won out of about five companies.

SEONaijaExpert:
You really have an attitude problem, so much of self worth and rights. But that's not my issue, it's for your employers. I counselled you base on what you typed and nothing inside my comment is similar to an insult. Take it easy!

Attitude problem? Wow ! Of all the people that responded to my thread, isn't it amazing that you are the only one who 'believes' that I have an attitude problem just because I advised you to learn to be decorous in your use of words? I wonder what makes you think you are talking to a boy or someone you are older than just because we are in a faceless forum. You really need to take a lesson or two in people management. You strike me as someone whose mouth runs faster than a tap. Since you don't have anything intelligent to say, I advise you to get off my thread.

Last bullet: I'll never dignify you with further comments. Bye!

israelmao:
Sorry, for some errors I meant, Before doing that you should watch out for the company's financial status...

I get you sir. Thank you. I appreciate your contribution.

israelmao:
Before doing that watch you have to financial status of your company.The time must be right most especially in a private company or you are seen as a threat.

Thank you

radautoworks:
As a Nigerian employer in multiple companies, I was just about to type pretty much this to you .

One of my employees just asked for the same thing yesterday. My answer was simple. "Why do you think you deserve a raise?" I'm waiting for his answer. Unbeknownst to him, he was already on the books to be given one hopefully his response doesn't change that.

Do not attempt this unless you have solid data to back why you deserve one and "I've been here 6 months and been productive" is not a solid reason. You're SUPPOSED to be productive. Have you accomplished more than you're supposed to and set yourself apart in any way? Simply doing your job is not enough.

Also, six months just coming off probation is a little early to be asking unless it was one of the terms of your hire that pay would be reviewed in six months when you got off probation. In my employee's case, it was one of the terms otherwise I would not entertain his request for a year.

Probationary period is 6 months. This is my 13th month. in other words, I have spent six extra months. In terms of productivity, within six months, I won laurels for my company. I also exceed the expectations of the company in terms of job description. Thank you sir for your contribution.

McFabian07:
Bro, let me just add to what has been said.
1. The first thing you need to do is compile results you've achieved for the company. Saying you're productive is subjective - results on the other hand do not lie.
2. Formally asked to be confirmed. write to your immediate superior, copy his/her Boss and HR. Highlight the results you've achieved for the firm, and politely asked for a review or meeting to discuss your career growth within the firm (of course to enable you add more value to them).
3. Update your CV with results stated in 1 above. and start passively applying for other positions.
4. If called for a meeting or review, make sure you have handy the list you compiled in 1 above, don't assume they'll remember. it's your bargaining chip no one can fault.

All the best.

Thank you sir!

braine:
You need to know how relevant you are first.

Thank you

AK481:
Push for confirmation first.

OK sir. Thank you.

Adakintroy:
Nigerians are sometimes there own nightmares not there boss. Nobody heard the guy speaking in terms of his contracts. He said the agreement was six months before probation and confirmation.

What is wrong with asking people to honor there agreement. If he has not perform as expected under the six months probation period. Why not drop him. If he has why not proceed to the next stage as stated in the agreement.

Nigerians please learn to know your rights. And try not to always negotiate from positions of weakness. You give yourself away too cheaply with unnecessary fear.

Thank you. I really appreciate your candour.

chinene1:
Speaking from experience. First send a formal mail to the HR seeking confirmation of your appointment. The email should have details of your appointment letter like starting date,how long you've worked, job description and terms and conditions of employment. Bear in mind that this may lead to a review of your performance so get ready for that. Normally during the review (mine was questioners and oral review) you may have a chance to mention a raise when asked about your expectations.
Based on the result of your review, you can then formally ask for a raise along with any other benefit your company offers confirmed staff.
Good luck.

Thank you Madam