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When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 12:39pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Good afternoon, everyone. I'm writing tthis due to two reasons. There's a thread on FP where someone's said sometimes he almost regretted going to school. I'll post the link to that thread later. Also, a few days ago, maybe even over a week ago, a friend of mine sent me a text message as early as 6 am, complaining how joblessness has been frustrating him. In the message, he claimed he was about to go into depression and that I should advise him. My friend and I have come all the way through the same secondary school back in Lagos. He later went to read Marine Engineering from UST, Port Harcourt, the same city where I now work. I called and spoke at length with him. He saw my points. And it's some o these points I'm now sharing here. A wrong Reason For Going To school! A vast majority of us believe that the sole aim for going to acquire a degree or some other higher qualifications is to secure a job. That's a terrible mindset! It's the most inappropriate reason for undertaking a challenging process like getting a degree. I used to think that way too. But I was fortunate to have read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and other inspirational books during my ND days. From those books it became clear I was in school to reduce my ignorance and to increase my capacity for usefulness. When you have a wrong mindset like this, you set up yourself for frustration when the job doesn't come at the right time. It creates tension, envy, depression and may even lead to a suicide. But when you have the right mindset, it prepares you for the challenges ahead, and may force you into doing or learning other skills that may prove invaluable in the future. We didn't go to school for the sole purpose of getting a job. It was a mindset sold us by the society and our parents, but we have to change it. NOW! The World Doesn't Owe You A Job! This was the second point I discussed with my friend. My dad told me how jobs were waited for them even before they finished school. That time don pass! A few top politician may achieve that for their fortunate kids, but the vast majority of us knew before hand that that won't be our case. With that belief, we have set up ourselves for unnecessary tension and frustration. The world doesn't owe you a job. The system doesn't owe you a job. You've got to go and fight for your place. You've got to hustle and create a niche for yourself. Your Degree Isn't A Guarantee For Success! We need to change our mindset about a lot of things. I never doubted the fact I was going to secure a job after my higher Institution but I also knew my certificate isn't necessarily a guarantee for a job. In fact, I had gone to Lagos hustling with my fishing boat and wood engine boat when I got a letter for my aptitude test. I was still reading and making the necessary contacts as I was paddling my canoe. My hatred for poverty and lack was so great I wasn't even willing to narrow down my success to a paper- a degree/certificate. People saw me as I took my engine and boat to hustle opposite the Nigeria Ports Authority in Lagos, moving passengers from the villages to Apapa township. I didn't bother. I knew it was temporary. But in between when I would secure that dream job, I couldn't ask my parents for money. They've done their best. I was always prepared for any aptitude test. I had a lot of past oil and gas questions and answers. I never failed to browse relevant sites. I was able to pass the aptitude test, the oral interview and landed the proverbial dream job. I give Him all the glory. To all those believing Him for a great job, do not pass this moment complaining and whining; they will only lead to chaos and disaster. Look for something SMALL to do. Start small little. Just do something. There's no free meal anywhere anymore. Don't let that degree prevent you from taking up that cleaning job. Don't let it stop you from taking that security job. It's all a process. Don't let your degree stand in your way. Your degree is supposed to give you a PLATFORM from which you could shoot into any angle and area. Why allow it to become a hindrance to you? Opportunities abound; open your eyes. Till date I keep learning new skills. There's NO job security anywhere. I'm always conscious of the future. I'm not relenting. I'm not carried away by the little pleasure of the moment. I've got TOMORROW in view. Change your mindset, and you've changed your life. The world owes you NOTHING! Forthwith, get busy and believe God for that mega paying job. Wishing you all a successful career. Thank you! Lalasticlala, please move this message to the appropriate quarters! 342 Likes 70 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by tohpahz(f): 12:44pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Lemme read.. Modified.. i have read.. Thanks for the post. Lemme add to.that.. Going to school is different from getting an education.. , someone might go to school and graduate without getting educated.. It's better to be educated than 'bin schooled ' 68 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by hahn(m): 12:48pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
True yarn 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 12:48pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Mikwus, MizMyColi, Francizy, joywendy, freeage7, bare1, Truckpusher, Teempakguy. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by PRINCENWAEZE(m): 12:52pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
But buhari body language will 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 12:55pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
tohpahz: Totally agreed. It's our mindset that determines our outlook! 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Specialist900(m): 12:56pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
True talk bro. One needs to find something to do atleast. The rate at which masters degree holders look for job these days without finding is a cause of serious concern. Just, DO SOMETHING 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by tohpahz(f): 12:57pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Specialist900: Exactly! 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by tohpahz(f): 12:59pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
dearpreye: Yeah.. that's why disappointment comes in wen ppl graduate and can't find something doing.. we have to program our mindsets positively and do something at least.. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 1:00pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Specialist900: Everyone must wake up and smell the coffee. This isn't 1970. Things have changed. Everyone must endeavour to learn a skill or two! 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 1:02pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
tohpahz: Exactly. We need to go for some forms of reconditioning! Otherwise, we've set up ourselves for calamities. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by LaurelP(m): 1:04pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Agreed, but not everyone has ur kinda determination, energy and willpower to take and sustain such jobs. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 1:06pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
LaurelP: Then they are not that ready to become useful to themselves. They will eventually have no option when the tides become rougher. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by prodiG(m): 1:13pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
abi o 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Opinedecandid(m): 1:13pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Skill, not degree is the way out! 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by jmoore(m): 1:13pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
interesting...
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Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by kennyman2000(m): 1:14pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Nice one.. Check my signature for ur customised wristband 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Miracle4Sure: 1:15pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
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Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 1:15pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
I saw all this before and while i was an undergraduate! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by NotNairalandi(m): 1:16pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
If you want to be rich and happy forget university education! What you know how to do best determines how much you will earn! 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by ibkgab001: 1:16pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
There is hopeeeee 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Realdeals(m): 1:16pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
True talk 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by willian10: 1:16pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Before I read this Ugo C. Ugo lemme comment 1st, Front page |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by pet4ril(f): 1:17pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Eyaa, noted though |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by kkkp: 1:17pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Lady F and introvert should situp.. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by willian10: 1:17pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by naijaboiy: 1:17pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
"THE WORLD OWES YOU NOTHING" Noted... I guess i'll have to accept that Job at the condom factory for now 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by jmoore(m): 1:18pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
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Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Hatrik(m): 1:18pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
entrepreneurship is the best 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by captainobvious: 1:18pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
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Re: When Your Degree No Longer Guarantees Success! by Nobody: 1:19pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
The world doesn't owe you a job. Very salient point. The so called 'illiterates' have realised and understood this point since ages, yet the self-acclaimed 'literates' have refused to. 32 Likes 6 Shares |
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