okay.this is quite emotional...my advice wld be for you to start something(yea, i know it sounds cliche) but try something that you have control over......online trading, affiliate marketing, etc...it could even be physical.......and most importantly OP.........STOP FEELING HOPELESS...IT WOULD ONLY KILL YOUR DRIVE.....YOU ARENT ALONE IN THIS...AT LEAST YOUR DAD IS STILL ALIVE TO SEE YOU SUCCEED LATER ON...MINE DIED LAST YEAR WHILE I WAS WRITING MY FINAL PAPERS IN SCHOOL..

YOU WOULD SCALE THROUGH

We're all in the hands of God, my brother.

Sirmuel1:
There are some that graduated in 2014/2015. Yet, no job. You should be grateful you still have a phone

2009 even plenty sef

Depressed,I nearly committed suicide on Sunday,if not for God..No hope at all

@Poster, is your location Abuja?
Please post your email address where you can be reached and your location. You never can tell, there may be someone on this post who can give you a job (if you qualify). Don't under-estimate the power of Nairaland.

I graduated 2016. Served 2017. Got a Job of 93k but only work for 3months and resign because it was a microfinance work. I started teaching myself about mini importation and by 2019 I have made good amount of money until corona now came in 2020. Princely June last year I started learning Forex trading. Which have not been easy though. I really thank God! But men Life is not easy oh. But I'm really grateful to God sha though broke now but I believe in a right journey.

AAbuja:
Did you graduate in 2016? How have you been coping?

After all these years all I can point at is a teaching job I Engaged in Fetching 15k a month. I quit tho after innumerable nonsense and pathetic experiences.


I feel like I am not doing enough. I feel like I am not trying enough. When I look at my dad and see his Grey hair, I feel like I have failed him because I am still eating his food bought with monthly pension. I am still sleeping and waking up under his roof at over 30years old.

As a child, I remembered the week when I was to enter Jss1, dad took me to a boutique and bought me a very fine white canvass. Now over the years I can't even afford to buy him a shoe. The last time I bought him anything was 2017 during my NYSC.

I feel I have failed not only him but a lot of people that hoped in me to become something reasonable. Laundry sef no work, always in the shop regretting my entire journey. Maybe I should have waited and studied another course or maybe I should have just chosen and engaged in a trade with with my 100 level tuition

I just regret everything. Under the hot sun, People will see me walking from one company to another establishment with my credentials. Most times i have to Beg for money just to move from one place to another online. The situation is that terrible

I have asked myself what I am doing wrong but I apply to jobs everyday. Or maybe I am afraid of starting a family on 15k salary just like most of my colleagues back in university. We do meet and they tell me how I am delaying in starting a family, and then goes ahead to tell me how poor their teaching salaries are and how they have had to depend on friends and family. But me I have no one to fall on.

A times I feel really sad and end up praying for those unemployed graduates going through the same phase I am phase I am passing through. Even though you don't know me, I pray for you

@OP, If you are ready to work hard to change the story, get a good laptop and send me a mail, i will mentor u free of charge. I used the word "work hard" because i realized some of u that cry like this are mentally lazy, but want things to change.

It’s everywhere. I finished my Diploma in same 2017 in a college of Health. practice my profession for 2years then opted for Bachelor degree in a University. Still a student now but my life is frustrated. I’m left alone to myself, tried different things but failed. Right now I offer dry cleaning services from my lodge. I lives in fear everyday of my future. Misadministration is glaring everywhere in the Country and life is becoming harder. Almost 30 now.

OP I know its not a good experience but pls, keep your hopes high; knowing that the best is yet to come.

Chai.

Go learn handwork.
I attended SPC, Asaba and UNIBEN but I'm humbling myself learning photography under those that don't have a 'junior WAEC'.

Naija na sabificates, no joy for certificates!

AAbuja:
Did you graduate in 2016? How have you been coping?

After all these years all I can point at is a teaching job I Engaged in Fetching 15k a month. I quit tho after innumerable nonsense and pathetic experiences.


I feel like I am not doing enough. I feel like I am not trying enough. When I look at my dad and see his Grey hair, I feel like I have failed him because I am still eating his food bought with monthly pension. I am still sleeping and waking up under his roof at over 30years old.

As a child, I remembered the week when I was to enter Jss1, dad took me to a boutique and bought me a very fine white canvass. Now over the years I can't even afford to buy him a shoe. The last time I bought him anything was 2017 during my NYSC.

I feel I have failed not only him but a lot of people that hoped in me to become something reasonable. Laundry sef no work, always in the shop regretting my entire journey. Maybe I should have waited and studied another course or maybe I should have just chosen and engaged in a trade with with my 100 level tuition

I just regret everything. Under the hot sun, People will see me walking from one company to another establishment with my credentials. Most times i have to Beg for money just to move from one place to another online. The situation is that terrible

I have asked myself what I am doing wrong but I apply to jobs everyday. Or maybe I am afraid of starting a family on 15k salary just like most of my colleagues back in university. We do meet and they tell me how I am delaying in starting a family, and then goes ahead to tell me how poor their teaching salaries are and how they have had to depend on friends and family. But me I have no one to fall on.

A times I feel really sad and end up praying for those unemployed graduates going through the same phase I am phase I am passing through. Even though you don't know me, I pray for you

Do you know anyone who is doing well financially, who can be a mentor?

Change your career path. Offer to do jobs for free to get experience and go on from there.

There are lots of things that you can do. The biggest winners in life are the ones who create a path for themselves.

There's no point worrying. There's no point wasting your time feeling like a failure. Do something about it. Be creative.

Life is not easy so we just hope that we are alive... So that we can get at least a opportunity, to make things great in life..

obamartins:


Get a good laptop and send me a mail.

Can I send too?

I understand you perfectly well... Cos I experienced same until it all changed.. well I can show you several biz u can pick from and start earning.. it's not online biz..
No time for much talk let me back to work..
DM me if you are interested
09032335253

After reading this article, tears is dropping out of my eyes. I feel your pain brother that just the country we find ourselves. but one thing I will tell you is never give up on life keep pressing forward . God we answer your prayers soon.

To OP and other 2016 graduates passing through difficult times, I salute your courage and I want to assure you that things will get better. Do not give up on the struggle.

It will pay off someday.

Shallom.

this country na cruise

I feel with your teaching job you should be able to run another hustle with it. 15k is not enough even if you are in the village. Stop wallowing in self-pity and stay hungry. Think of things that interests you and can be monitised, think of things that can be easily combined with what you are doing. It can only get better if you are willing to put in more effort trust me.

My brother God no go shame us

Dear Poster,

I graduated 2016 and ive worked in 5 different places.
All this years i was just gathering experience and thankGod today i'm in a better place.
Just never stop improving yourself, use social media to your advantage learn something new and useful everyday on the internet.
Be very optimistic and build your confidence. and finally leave your comfort zone!!! just leave and go elsewhere Kano, ph or Lagos meet people and network,be humble and prayerful.

God be with you

Lol...2016/2017 graduates are lamenting when we have 2012 graduates even with masters doing 30k teaching jobs.

My brother, Nigeria is a collosal failure. If you are children of nobody, it is only by chance or super natural intervention can make you get a better jobs.

Seriously, I am tired myself, don't know what to advise. But don't give up yet since you still breathing. The odd may be in your Favour tomorow.

tensazangetsu20:
Op dont kill yourself. The situation you are in is the same thing for 98 percent of Nigerians in your age range o

It's indeed a pathetic situation, BUT KEEP GRINDING AND PUSHING... This Success Food go cook!!!!!

AAbuja:
Did you graduate in 2016? How have you been coping?

After all these years all I can point at is a teaching job I Engaged in Fetching 15k a month. I quit tho after innumerable nonsense and pathetic experiences.


I feel like I am not doing enough. I feel like I am not trying enough. When I look at my dad and see his Grey hair, I feel like I have failed him because I am still eating his food bought with monthly pension. I am still sleeping and waking up under his roof at over 30years old.

As a child, I remembered the week when I was to enter Jss1, dad took me to a boutique and bought me a very fine white canvass. Now over the years I can't even afford to buy him a shoe. The last time I bought him anything was 2017 during my NYSC.

I feel I have failed not only him but a lot of people that hoped in me to become something reasonable. Laundry sef no work, always in the shop regretting my entire journey. Maybe I should have waited and studied another course or maybe I should have just chosen and engaged in a trade with with my 100 level tuition

I just regret everything. Under the hot sun, People will see me walking from one company to another establishment with my credentials. Most times i have to Beg for money just to move from one place to another online. The situation is that terrible

I have asked myself what I am doing wrong but I apply to jobs everyday. Or maybe I am afraid of starting a family on 15k salary just like most of my colleagues back in university. We do meet and they tell me how I am delaying in starting a family, and then goes ahead to tell me how poor their teaching salaries are and how they have had to depend on friends and family. But me I have no one to fall on.

A times I feel really sad and end up praying for those unemployed graduates going through the same phase I am phase I am passing through. Even though you don't know me, I pray for you

Country Hard my dear brother, let blame the leaders...
Though #EndSARS part 2 on the way hope you go dey game?

Nwaotu10:
We're in the same shit bro.

Graduated since 2017, no reasonable thing since then.

Frustration and depression has turned me to a sadist.


I'm just a walking corpse, looking forward to resting in peace someday.

Habaa... Keep pushing!!! Keep moving!!!!! God will sort things out for you! Don't let worrying wound you!!!

Bros I go advise you to start a trade, however small or learn and render any sellable service that u can market.

Some 2009 graduates still roaming the streets of naija.... So brace up bro.

AAbuja:
Did you graduate in 2016? How have you been coping?

After all these years all I can point at is a teaching job I Engaged in Fetching 15k a month. I quit tho after innumerable nonsense and pathetic experiences.


I feel like I am not doing enough. I feel like I am not trying enough. When I look at my dad and see his Grey hair, I feel like I have failed him because I am still eating his food bought with monthly pension. I am still sleeping and waking up under his roof at over 30years old.

As a child, I remembered the week when I was to enter Jss1, dad took me to a boutique and bought me a very fine white canvass. Now over the years I can't even afford to buy him a shoe. The last time I bought him anything was 2017 during my NYSC.

I feel I have failed not only him but a lot of people that hoped in me to become something reasonable. Laundry sef no work, always in the shop regretting my entire journey. Maybe I should have waited and studied another course or maybe I should have just chosen and engaged in a trade with with my 100 level tuition

I just regret everything. Under the hot sun, People will see me walking from one company to another establishment with my credentials. Most times i have to Beg for money just to move from one place to another online. The situation is that terrible

I have asked myself what I am doing wrong but I apply to jobs everyday. Or maybe I am afraid of starting a family on 15k salary just like most of my colleagues back in university. We do meet and they tell me how I am delaying in starting a family, and then goes ahead to tell me how poor their teaching salaries are and how they have had to depend on friends and family. But me I have no one to fall on.

A times I feel really sad and end up praying for those unemployed graduates going through the same phase I am phase I am passing through. Even though you don't know me, I pray for you

Dont know while am commenting.... but this is what i have to say... first comment and put your phone no while commenting. then call me on the phone. the reason i want you to put your phone no is because by the time you call me, i would cross check to be sure you the person calling.

After working for about 4 different organizations...the bloody covid lockdown made me to Kickstart my little biz and now I just dey crash in my house recieving alert of sales.
I only enter any damn road in Lagos crazy traffic if I'm going to buy stock

Op! Is well

Hmmm!

AAbuja:
Did you graduate in 2016? How have you been coping?

After all these years all I can point at is a teaching job I Engaged in Fetching 15k a month. I quit tho after innumerable nonsense and pathetic experiences.


I feel like I am not doing enough. I feel like I am not trying enough. When I look at my dad and see his Grey hair, I feel like I have failed him because I am still eating his food bought with monthly pension. I am still sleeping and waking up under his roof at over 30years old.

As a child, I remembered the week when I was to enter Jss1, dad took me to a boutique and bought me a very fine white canvass. Now over the years I can't even afford to buy him a shoe. The last time I bought him anything was 2017 during my NYSC.

I feel I have failed not only him but a lot of people that hoped in me to become something reasonable. Laundry sef no work, always in the shop regretting my entire journey. Maybe I should have waited and studied another course or maybe I should have just chosen and engaged in a trade with with my 100 level tuition

I just regret everything. Under the hot sun, People will see me walking from one company to another establishment with my credentials. Most times i have to Beg for money just to move from one place to another online. The situation is that terrible

I have asked myself what I am doing wrong but I apply to jobs everyday. Or maybe I am afraid of starting a family on 15k salary just like most of my colleagues back in university. We do meet and they tell me how I am delaying in starting a family, and then goes ahead to tell me how poor their teaching salaries are and how they have had to depend on friends and family. But me I have no one to fall on.

A times I feel really sad and end up praying for those unemployed graduates going through the same phase I am phase I am passing through. Even though you don't know me, I pray for you

You are still a baby! People who graduated in 2009 are still trying hard to survive! You better use your head, make good use of your skills. Cryptocurrency is another option though!

Dont worry be happy.
In Bob Marley's voice

Nwaotu10:
We're in the same shit bro.

Graduated since 2017, no reasonable thing since then.

Frustration and depression has turned me to a sadist.


I'm just a walking corpse, looking forward to resting in peace someday.

Seniorwriter:
You are a graduate

Of course... Didn't you see that in the heading of the OP's post??