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At What Point Did You Realise You Were In The Wrong Profession? (10658 Views)

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BrutusOj(m): 1:25pm On Feb 21, 2024
When I gained all the needed and required skills/experience, but earning pea nut.

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thinkmoney(m): 1:30pm On Feb 21, 2024
Metronomy:


And God will punish you too that has solution, but did not buy presidential ticket
The one wey buy u vote am? Eler*bu

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Ffolksy: 1:33pm On Feb 21, 2024
I carried title for head sey I be manager, with 60k salary. I approached the MD for a review. Her response...

"You should thank your stars you are being paid this much. Find out from your colleagues in other places how much they're being paid"

A week later, I resigned in the middle of a major project. I expected her to call me and do the review. Instead, she became bitchy, threatened me and my guarantor that I should return to work by force. I no gree for anybody and the project crashed afterwards. The sponsors retrieved their .

I switched role, started afresh and to the glory of God, it's the best decision ever.

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Cursive: 1:46pm On Feb 21, 2024
Before starting the profession. It was a stepping stone for me
LovesonBlezz(m): 1:48pm On Feb 21, 2024
Moyinoluwa35:
Hmm
are you in the military?
Aaaaarghmed(m): 1:49pm On Feb 21, 2024
I studied ing.Dem beg me tire mk I do ICAN mk i go dey collect peanuts,I no gree.i work for bank,worked as an ant,worked as a Government revenue officer.All this while I know say all this corporate work is not for me.I like freelancing and a not too serious profession.ant work wan use suit and tie kill person.every week na to dey shave like mumu.i kuku dump the profession.Give my mama my ing certificate to keep.i no need am.Money wey I dey mk now,even bank Manager no fit see am as salary.only if e enter illegal doings grin.dont play

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SIXFEETUNDER: 1:52pm On Feb 21, 2024
When I saw tech bros working at faangman wearing programming socks and taking HRT

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TruthIsBitter02: 2:19pm On Feb 21, 2024
Aaaaarghmed:
I studied ing.Dem beg me tire mk I do ICAN mk i go dey collect peanuts,I no gree.i work for bank,worked as an ant,worked as a Government revenue officer.All this while I know say all this corporate work is not for me.I like freelancing and a not too serious profession.ant work wan use suit and tie kill person.every week na to dey shave like mumu.i kuku dump the profession.Give my mama my ing certificate to keep.i no need am.Money wey I dey mk now,even bank Manager no fit see am as salary.only if e enter illegal doings grin.dont play
Please can you share with us what you do now?
Fearurcreeator: 2:25pm On Feb 21, 2024
toujurs:
When tinubu became the president. God will punish those who voted for him.
Your life no get direction normally... See topic is comment

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blowjohn(m): 2:27pm On Feb 21, 2024
When buhari entered power
KaptainAfrika: 2:44pm On Feb 21, 2024
When I saw the occupations Canada was begging to come to Canada even with a low CRS Score...

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Avast(m): 2:47pm On Feb 21, 2024
At HND 2, I couldn't continue with the course.

How I which I can go back to school and study one of my preferred courses but I don't have the means.

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ItisWell22(f): 2:54pm On Feb 21, 2024
May the Almighty add money to this joy and fulfillment you feel. 🙏

I tell younger people around me that life isn’t all about money.
There’s this joy felt in doing what you love to do, that money can’t buy.
The money coming from it, whenever it eventually does, is like a bonus.

saxtaiwo:
I decided to write Jamb again and I gained ission to study physics in Unilag.
Of a truth I am feeling fulfilled taking that decision,about to finish my masters in physics and PhD loading. Teaching may not be paying as we thought but the greater fulfilment I have now is worth more than money.
Please stay in a profession you find joy and fulfillment in, you can be making millions and hate going to work.
When you are in a wrong profession then you must hate Monday morning
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Ashirioluwa: 3:15pm On Feb 21, 2024
saxtaiwo:
Mine was studying a course I have never enjoyed for a day , I was studying civil engineering in Lagos State polytechnic and I struggled throughout my ND, it was at the point of entering HND when I personally and purposely spoke to my self and thank God my inner self listened. I decided to write Jamb again and I gained ission to study physics in Unilag.
Of a truth I am feeling fulfilled taking that decision,about to finish my masters in physics and PhD loading. Teaching may not be paying as we thought but the greater fulfilment I have now is worth more than money.
Please stay in a profession you find joy and fulfillment in, you can be making millions and hate going to work.
When you are in a wrong profession then you must hate Monday morning.

I am happy for you, but you ought to look outside of Nigeria for your PhD because most US and other foreign universities provide fully funded PhD programs for international students.

Apart from the fact that the program will be fully funded, some schools will also give stipends to students financially.

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Plus10(m): 3:29pm On Feb 21, 2024
saxtaiwo:
Mine was studying a course I have never enjoyed for a day , I was studying civil engineering in Lagos State polytechnic and I struggled throughout my ND, it was at the point of entering HND when I personally and purposely spoke to my self and thank God my inner self listened. I decided to write Jamb again and I gained ission to study physics in Unilag.
Of a truth I am feeling fulfilled taking that decision,about to finish my masters in physics and PhD loading. Teaching may not be paying as we thought but the greater fulfilment I have now is worth more than money.
Please stay in a profession you find joy and fulfillment in, you can be making millions and hate going to work.
When you are in a wrong profession then you must hate Monday morning.
Good you followed your ion.May God bless us all!
Lordbinsmar: 3:58pm On Feb 21, 2024
saxtaiwo:
Mine was studying a course I have never enjoyed for a day , I was studying civil engineering in Lagos State polytechnic and I struggled throughout my ND, it was at the point of entering HND when I personally and purposely spoke to my self and thank God my inner self listened. I decided to write Jamb again and I gained ission to study physics in Unilag.
Of a truth I am feeling fulfilled taking that decision,about to finish my masters in physics and PhD loading. Teaching may not be paying as we thought but the greater fulfilment I have now is worth more than money.
Please stay in a profession you find joy and fulfillment in, you can be making millions and hate going to work.
When you are in a wrong profession then you must hate Monday morning.

I had similar experience with you, I studied architecture during my ND, even although I graduated top of my class, I had no ion for the course. I wrote jamb and got ission to study mechanical engineering in OAU. It was one of the best decision I made.

Since you are almost done with your masters degree, I advise you to search for PhD positions in Europe. Focus on countries like Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

They have several funding depending on which area of physics you have specialized. Also, PhD is a job position in any of these countries. You will work as an early stage researcher and write your PhD dissertation around the projects you have completed.

I wish you best of luck.

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toujurs: 4:00pm On Feb 21, 2024
Fearurcreeator:

Your life no get direction normally... See topic is comment
Look at this poor idiot, telling me my life doesn't have direction.

Better focus on where, your next meal will come out from.

Poor and daft.
Fearurcreeator: 4:02pm On Feb 21, 2024
toujurs:
Look at this poor idiot, telling me my life doesn't have direction.

Better focus on where, your next meal will come out from.

Poor and daft.
Oya talk sebi you be billionaire... Talk am... Lolzzz ...
Autonomous01(f): 4:02pm On Feb 21, 2024
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toujurs: 4:03pm On Feb 21, 2024
Fearurcreeator:

Oya talk sebi you be billionaire... Talk am... Lolzzz ...
Get lost, illiterate.
Fearurcreeator: 4:04pm On Feb 21, 2024
toujurs:
Get lost, illiterate.
What is illiterate
Autonomous01(f): 4:04pm On Feb 21, 2024
Mindlog:
By the time I was in 300 Level ing, I had to accept the fact that I had no business in that field but just pushed myself to graduatecheesy cheesy

Never worked with that degree for one day then moved to my ion, mental health.

Went back to school to study psychology and now enjoying my work life in that field.

Gud to hear this, Pls I’m a Psychology Major, A finalist
What are the job prospects in Nigeria if I may ask?
What advice would you give me??
MisterKings(m): 4:15pm On Feb 21, 2024
Aaaaarghmed:
I studied ing.Dem beg me tire mk I do ICAN mk i go dey collect peanuts,I no gree.i work for bank,worked as an ant,worked as a Government revenue officer.All this while I know say all this corporate work is not for me.I like freelancing and a not too serious profession.ant work wan use suit and tie kill person.every week na to dey shave like mumu.i kuku dump the profession.Give my mama my ing certificate to keep.i no need am.Money wey I dey mk now,even bank Manager no fit see am as salary.only if e enter illegal doings grin.dont play

You no hate suit and tie work reach me. Na that looking responsible by shaving head like Christmas fowl wey them pluck im feather dey vex me . Plus you go come dey attend RCCG.

Me I am an entertainer. I shoot videos, photos, design websites, design graphics, I don dey add UI inside....plus my hair na correct afro wey I dey style anyhow I like.

Dey listen to rock music and hip-hop as I dey work....freedom ma guy, freedom. Nothing am.

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Mindlog: 4:17pm On Feb 21, 2024
Autonomous01:


Gud to hear this, Pls I’m a Psychology Major, A finalist
What are the job prospects in Nigeria if I may ask?
What advice would you give me??


What did you have in mind, when choosing it as your course of study?
Coldkev17: 4:26pm On Feb 21, 2024
sevo:


Person no fit express him own opinions again without receiving insults...
I wonder what kind of forum is this? Reddit self no do here
Autonomous01(f): 4:44pm On Feb 21, 2024
Mindlog:


What did you have in mind, when choosing it as your course of study?

Because I have a ion to help humanity to overcome their issues, I want to start practising after my masters but I’m skeptical
I know what I want but Nigeria is not encouraging, Mental health isn’t prioritised here
anslemarinze52(m): 5:18pm On Feb 21, 2024
As soon as I realise I've wasted 5 years on stipends, to make matters worst my environment is still encouraging me to go take up those same jobs again.
Mindlog: 5:24pm On Feb 21, 2024
Autonomous01:


Because I have a ion to help humanity to overcome their issues, I want to start practising after my masters but I’m skeptical
I know what I want but Nigeria is not encouraging, Mental health isn’t prioritised here

Just make sure you graduate with at least a Second Class Upper, as that would improve your chances of achieving Graduate hip of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) which you can use after your name (I have that already).

With that GMBPsS, you will be eligible to apply for UK sponsored visa jobs for the role of an Assistant Psychologist.

In the UK, only those who have achieved doctorate in Psychology are recognized as Psychologist, Masters and Bachelor's degree holders are classified as Assistant Psychologists.

Get clinical experience as much as you can, it will help in the long run.

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LordIsaac(m): 5:55pm On Feb 21, 2024
Plus10:
For me I released after Working for 8 years as a Manager in a firm,yet the salaries nor still reach offsets bill.Again, most of the seniors in the industry weren't doing great in of finance.During meetings, just few own cars(majorly Camry pencil light).But the owners of the business seemed to do well though.

I think one of the major problems was the poor salary structure in the industry.I am trying to settle down for something entirely different from my years of experience,trusting God that soon, things will start falling into place for me.
300 level at the University. I switched two years later. Thank God I did. God has used it to transition me into the First World! Accept Jesus today!

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Growing(m): 7:11pm On Feb 21, 2024
When I saw the economic situation of those who have worked for over 20 years in the organization.

Lord, have mercy...

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Hausa(m): 7:34pm On Feb 21, 2024
Mindlog:
By the time I was in 300 Level ing, I had to accept the fact that I had no business in that field but just pushed myself to graduatecheesy cheesy

Never worked with that degree for one day then moved to my ion, mental health.

Went back to school to study psychology and now enjoying my work life in that field.
Sorry, are you in Nigeria?
Mindlog: 7:35pm On Feb 21, 2024
Hausa:
Sorry, are you in Nigeria?

No

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