do you have any sense at all, whats the purpose of your so-called education, you work without pay,common na, that's not rocket science, you spend money and get nothing in return,some people can be dumb sha, yes im speaking like that to wake your stupiid self up,you really need to wake up

tinktanker:
U guys should just leave for like 2hours when the crowd is much so dey can feel ur impact small

Dey don't Care. Mtn are leaders in Telecom. For me he should try something else

Bro in one sentence, live that place you have no future there, to all those emphasizing the use of WiFi, is WiFi food? I can subscribe u 4gb monthly 4 five months, so far u live that place.

Working for a multinational company for free, at your youthful age, in this harsh economy of ours=mental slavery, u better emancipate yourself now that you can free yourself.

@Op, what do we call the 1k the organisation gives you daily?

chai, wat am i seeing!!! You been working for free when you're not doing IT?? Guy common leave dat place.. Did you get your Bsc for free?? Those people there are just heartles.. If you dont want to be idle at all, you can pick up a teaching job, and learn a skill during the weekends while you wait for your dream job. Imagine if you had been teaching in a school for those 2months, the money plus your bulk sms business would be something.

Leave the place, they don't even care about you that's the most annoying part, cos if they do they wuld give u stipends even if it's jst for feeding and transport

deltateam:


Best advice ever.

kinda of same challenge, I have to look out for a Car Wash around to work to earn little cash and at the same time engage pple I feel can be of help u know. Also searching for job as well. God will see us thru.

TheGameChanger:
best advise bro, thanks so much,I would give you 1000 likes if allowed. do u know I stayed out for 3 days,nobody cared. Im done bro, thanks once more. Although I run a personal bulk SMS site but the little I generate from there isn't just OK. I keep searching, no more free labour bro because my cert isn't free. Thank you. Bleep unemployment

There's an opportunity in this hard time.
An example is the price of tomato that has skyrocketed, leaving people to use paste tomato which has a lot of preservatives and hence the taste is somewhat acidic.

What about powdered tomato or dehydrated tomato?, u can start something. Go up north buy the tomato cheap, get a dehydrator, package it, do some free samples and before you know it everyone is demanding for. you can even start exporting dried food (not necessarily tomato).

imagine if I had dried tomato in this tomato recess period. I probably won't have to go to the market till the recess is over.

The Good advantage is that dried food can last as long you don't expose them to humid air.
Agriculture is the next big thing in Nigeria, rather than staying idle, Leave your comfort zone.

You have two options. You can stay and one day the manager of the Branch would see how hardworking you are or if you are a lady, how beautiful you are and how you face would luk good over the counter and then he would use his power to direct one of the MTn connects to absorb you. Then you would work there. Buh if you are hoping on becoming a permanent staff, forget it, trust me, evn staff on their contract for over 10yrs are stil on contract. They prefer it dt way. Coz dt way, dey can make use of u very well and pay u a dime for it.
Alternatively, leave and be free forever.
Trust me, if you are not a permanent staff, your life is almst in bondage

Since u hav worked with them and must hav known much about them, eehn, distribute their loopholes as cheats to guys that needs free/cheap data. since they don't want to be grateful, guys out there craving for free data will be grateful for ur help

falconxxx:
Pray to God for guidance, and don't leave if you don't have something else to do

Maybe it was his savings he has been usinh for the past 2 months to transport hinself to work and feed to have enough energy to do MTN branch work and now he is broke yet people see him working(why should they borrow a working man money who will still ask for more withouth paying old debts?) If he has someone assisting in his feeding, accomodation and transport then he should continue not to be idle(but for how long?) wifi might be free but with huge customers trooping in when will he have suffcient time for applications online?

@Op, let me share something you'll like to hear with you and those that cares to. I served my NYSC, 2008/2009 with procurement department Federal Inland Revenue Service at their Revenue house in Abuja, at the end of our service year few of us kept going there but later left expect one girl that refused to go. It will interest you to know that she's a staff of FIRS since 2012 till date. During the 2012 recruitment exercise, she was the first to be considered in that department and she finally got the job. Why I'm saying this is that since going there doesn't prevent you from doing your da to day chore, I don't see it as a bad idea because staying at work is not an option. That's my candid advice.

I'm an agriculturist. My blog could inspire you. https://www.agribusinesscoach.com

deltateam:


Op I hope this is what you wanted people to say?
MTN has no human feelings indeed.

Infogenius you have no thinking feelings.

They told him clearly that they will not pay him again in clear terms.
Some governors will not even talk to you for 6-8 months work without pay. What will you call that one?

Because he was told that they won't pay in clear terms does not mean that they should allow him to
continue. He simply should have been told he should go and not work at all even voluntarily.

If they still allow him work even as a volunteer does not mean that they ca't give him tp at least once a while.

If it were you , will allow someone labour for you free and not even give him a meal once in a while?

If i don't have thinking feelings i strongly believe that you don't have human feelings at all
for this statement you made.

Are most of these governors humans at all? Rubbish yarn.

My friend try to have human feelings and sympathy no matter how small.

When you are not in America or Europe

You come they do unsolicited job

Hope their workers no they abuse u

Be brave and move on

Even teaching is better

infogenius:


Because he was told that they won't pay in clear terms does not mean that they should allow him to
continue. He simply should have been told he should go and not work at all even voluntarily.

If they still allow him work even as a volunteer does not mean that they ca't give him tp at least once a while.

If it were you , will allow someone labour for you free and not even give him a meal once in a while?

If i don't have thinking feelings i strongly believe that you don't have human feelings at all
for this statement you made.

Are most of these governors humans at all? Rubbish yarn.

My friend try to have human feelings and sympathy no matter how small.

I support u bro, somebody helping u to work and you know he works well for you, at the end of the month , u receive it fat salary and the person not even a dime, common we are human beings and we reason. Good he was told he won't be paid because of their selfish desires. Why not stop him totally if u think he doesn't deserve a common one day meal. Nigerians and selfishness, if I were the manager I will simply direct him to stop work, else, I will pay him from my salary even though its common 5k I know won't change my salary budget, seeing a fellow man work for you free of charge. My 1 coin, op leave that office now or u regret later, they are heartless to that bone.

The core problem with nigerians is lack of creativity.

Most people are yet to wake up to the reality that certificates is no longer an automatic meal ticket.

I see BSc graduates who complain of joblessness still going further to acquire the different masters degrees.

There are several of them roaming our streets and they have not thought it wise to change strategy.

While we were in secondary school, some of us saw beyond and took several apprenticeship program in our vicinity.
I can sew, I can barb, I did electrical installation before I went for my OND in electrical and electronics, then I ended up in OAU to study economics because banking was the in thing in the 90s then.

When I graduated in 1996 and while waiting for job, I went to Aluminium village in Dopemu to learn Modern aluminum frames for windows, doors etc making which was and is still profitable work to do.

A single contract can turn you to a legit millionaire.

After working in a computer firm for a while, I got tired and I started my own business.

But being the boss, I realise I have enough free time, I then enrolled in Automedics (Agidingbli) to learn about automobile as a technician even though I was already a master degree holder.

Now to the real issue here,

Most of our nigerian graduates miss the point in the first instance, MTN Knows that we have far more jobless graduates who will work for nothing just because they can't think out of the box.

Our fresh graduates look down on acquiring skills, thinking all that matter is getting the certificates, you all the need to wake up and smell the coffee.

Those days are gone, it is global, even in dubai, those who have skills are making waves withing short time.

@OP and others in similar situation, try learn a relevant skill or two, you will be suprised at how profitable those skills will look at with disdain can fetch you with ease.

Being graduates, you will spend less time in learning the skill, you can sign up for crashed course for just three months practicals as an automobile technician, you can focus on car air conditioning if you don't like grease, you can learn car upholstery, you can learn about Car electricals & wiring etc the list goes on.

Can you barb, if not why don't you learn that and set up in your area, with a small investment in battery and inverter, you can do away with generator, you can also go to Dopemu too to learn about Aluminium frames,doors and windows. No one is using louvres window anymore, the demand for Aluminium frames is not slowing down anytime soon.

Any aspect of building constuction requiring some skills, like draftman, site supervisor, bore hole drilling, interior layout and designs etc can be learnt.

House Air conditioning , fridge and deep freezer repairs etc can be learnt.

The truth is, an average automobile technician " mechanics" makes so much money but perhaps due to lack of education and wasteful spending, we rarely see a good account of jobs in their lives. But they mostly spend their money on women, drinks etc. Visit any mechanic garage and you will always see a beer parlour close by.

Now, imagine a sensible graduate with good packaging and presentation. You will be able to charge better and convince the customers easier and command greater respect and patronage provided you are sincere in your dealings.

Finally, the future is in your ability to solve other people's problem, and they will gladly give you their money.

But who still need your certificates?

If everyone else think like you, hoping on their certificates to provide the job, where will you apply today?

We all should think of creating employment for others rather than wanting it the easy way out.

Dangote could have been somewhere in Kano as civil servant but he choose to start a business and the rest is history now.

Most of the skills mentioned above are in very high demand and it will cost you next to nothing to acquire the skills compare to the stress of university education, if only you can come down from your mentality of seeing handwork with disdain.

Guess what? This skills are more of services, you don't need much money to set up, in fact, you will be paid upfront.

For Aluminium frames, you get paid for materials and part workmanship before you lift a finger. For others, you are paid for faulty parts where you have already added a reasonable margin.

So, you all should think about it.

These services can be established in any of the 36 states and Abuja,

So, what are you waiting for?

My message here is for those who can see far ahead, Nigeria is not about to get better anytime soon, people will need these services regardless of the economic situation.

You can continue to blame Buhari for all your woes but while you are complaining, others are smiling, it is all about your choice

Good luck

It is better u hit d Street wit dat sim reg laptop and som sim cards. U will make more money dat way. It is nt easy to get their office employment. If u go out wit 20 sim cards, sell and register dem at d rate of #200,do u know how much u will make? After i graduated, i did kyc work with Airtel. I sold and registered sims, i moved around doing it, but i was making money. I know pride won't allow most graduates do dat kind of job. Today, am a supervisor in etisalat, doing my own activation business, employing mktrs to work under me. While i was trekking den and marketing sims, God was preparing me for anoda, bigger level, unknown to me. D truth is, they will neva apreciate u, bt most times, d blesings of God comes in disguise. Hit d Street.

Quit......... Believe me u will be surprise what you can achieve with ur strength n God supports...... Try other part time jobs

I happened to be one of those that worked as MTN adhoc staff during the sim-reg itch. Now when we were told that our contract had expired on 28th of Feb, well some persons left, but I and few other, abt 3 of us decided to keep working , though we were told we will nt be paid anymore.

Is there anything else to say? How would a contract be extended when you weren't offered a new one? You are working for free and You would not be employed. Employment comes from MTN Head office not the branch you are slaving yourself. Better move on and look for a new job.

TheGameChanger:
Goodday Nairalanders, I'm a regular visitor and popular member of this forum ****. I seriously need a general opinion from serious minded fellows. .
I happened to be one of those that worked as MTN adhoc staff during the sim-reg itch. Now when we were told that our contract had expired on 28th of Feb, well some persons left, but I and few other, abt 3 of us decided to keep working , though we were told we will nt be paid anymore. But it was glaring in the eye that they needed our services because of the no of customers that troops in everyday, so the few of us decided to work for free, hoping to get something, even if its a job link up or a stipend at the end of the month, as we are B.Sc holders and staying at home is no no. But to tell u the truth ,it wasn't as we thought, we worked heavily during march and didn't get a dime from the management ( branch management thou),and worked lightly during April, still nothing. I had expected even if it is just feeding or transport allowance, no matter how small, I would have appreciated, not as if we didn't work it out, we did (although we were told no payment initially) but common, we are humans, the services rendered were almost same with permanent staff. OK enough said, my question now is , what advice would you hav given me, i f I were you brother or friend to stop going there, because I'm not seeing any future there anymore as I had hoped. because a close family member told me to still be working there till any of my applications I've applied work out, but when will that be because its frustrating working without money for 2 months and u are feeding. Thank you all.

MTN is not a one man business, it is an enterprise. that branch where you are working is single unit in a very big company, and it is unlikely that your branch manager has significant influence within the company. the decision to close out your contract is from head office, and it is a nation wide decision. the best you can get is a stipend from your branch manager [he would be paying this from his pocket].

the current situation in nigeria [cutthroat competition among the telcos, increased cost of doing business means that it is unlikely mtn will be hiring soon. unless somone within that branch is exited, it is unlikely you can get a job there.

finally, your continued work there is a serious risk for the branch manager. you are no longer an employee of MTN. in the event there is any issue that brings to light that someone not in the employ of MTN has been working as an MTN officer, there will be serious repercussions for the branch manager. i have seen it happen. if there is a robbery, an accident or even some customer complaint that involves you, the first question would be why was a non staff engaged? you could even be sued for impersonation.

i am sorry, but the people in your branch are not the decision makers as far as your employment is concerned.

page9:
The core problem with nigerians is lack of creativity.

Most people are yet to wake up to the reality that certificates is no longer an automatic meal ticket.

I see BSc graduates who complain of joblessness still going further to acquire the different masters degrees.

There are several of them roaming our streets and they have not thought it wise to change strategy.

While we were in secondary school, some of us saw beyond and took several apprenticeship program in our vicinity.
I can sew, I can barb, I did electrical installation before I went for my OND in electrical and electronics, then I ended up in OAU to study economics because banking was the in thing in the 90s then.

When I graduated in 1996 and while waiting for job, I went to Aluminium village in Dopemu to learn Modern aluminum frames for windows, doors etc making which was and is still profitable work to do.

A single contract can turn you to a legit millionaire.

After working in a computer firm for a while, I got tired and I started my own business.

But being the boss, I realise I have enough free time, I then enrolled in Automedics (Agidingbli) to learn about automobile as a technician even though I was already a master degree holder.

Now to the real issue here,

Most of our nigerian graduates miss the point in the first instance, MTN Knows that we have far more jobless graduates who will work for nothing just because they can't think out of the box.

Our fresh graduates look down on acquiring skills, thinking all that matter is getting the certificates, you all the need to wake up and smell the coffee.

Those days are gone, it is global, even in dubai, those who have skills are making waves withing short time.

@OP and others in similar situation, try learn a relevant skill or two, you will be suprised at how profitable those skills will look at with disdain can fetch you with ease.

Being graduates, you will spend less time in learning the skill, you can sign up for crashed course for just three months practicals as an automobile technician, you can focus on car air conditioning if you don't like grease, you can learn car upholstery, you can learn about Car electricals & wiring etc the list goes on.

Can you barb, if not why don't you learn that and set up in your area, with a small investment in battery and inverter, you can do away with generator, you can also go to Dopemu too to learn about Aluminium frames,doors and windows. No one is using louvres window anymore, the demand for Aluminium frames is not slowing down anytime soon.

Any aspect of building constuction requiring some skills, like draftman, site supervisor, bore hole drilling, interior layout and designs etc can be learnt.

House Air conditioning , fridge and deep freezer repairs etc can be learnt.

The truth is, an average automobile technician " mechanics" makes so much money but perhaps due to lack of education and wasteful spending, we rarely see a good account of jobs in their lives. But they mostly spend their money on women, drinks etc. Visit any mechanic garage and you will always see a beer parlour close by.

Now, imagine a sensible graduate with good packaging and presentation. You will be able to charge better and convince the customers easier and command greater respect and patronage provided you are sincere in your dealings.

Finally, the future is in your ability to solve other people's problem, and they will gladly give you their money.

But who still need your certificates?

If everyone else think like you, hoping on their certificates to provide the job, where will you apply today?

We all should think of creating employment for others rather than wanting it the easy way out.

Dangote could have been somewhere in Kano as civil servant but he choose to start a business and the rest is history now.

Most of the skills mentioned above are in very high demand and it will cost you next to nothing to acquire the skills compare to the stress of university education, if only you can come down from your mentality of seeing handwork with disdain.

Guess what? This skills are more of services, you don't need much money to set up, in fact, you will be paid upfront.

For Aluminium frames, you get paid for materials and part workmanship before you lift a finger. For others, you are paid for faulty parts where you have already added a reasonable margin.

So, you all should think about it.

These services can be established in any of the 36 states and Abuja,

So, what are you waiting for?

My message here is for those who can see far ahead, Nigeria is not about to get better anytime soon, people will need these services regardless of the economic situation.

You can continue to blame Buhari for all your woes but while you are complaining, others are smiling, it is all about your choice

Good luck

informative stuff u got here.

TheGameChanger:
Goodday Nairalanders, I'm a regular visitor and popular member of this forum ****. I seriously need a general opinion from serious minded fellows. .
I happened to be one of those that worked as MTN adhoc staff during the sim-reg itch. Now when we were told that our contract had expired on 28th of Feb, well some persons left, but I and few other, abt 3 of us decided to keep working , though we were told we will nt be paid anymore. But it was glaring in the eye that they needed our services because of the no of customers that troops in everyday, so the few of us decided to work for free, hoping to get something, even if its a job link up or a stipend at the end of the month, as we are B.Sc holders and staying at home is no no. But to tell u the truth ,it wasn't as we thought, we worked heavily during march and didn't get a dime from the management ( branch management thou),and worked lightly during April, still nothing. I had expected even if it is just feeding or transport allowance, no matter how small, I would have appreciated, not as if we didn't work it out, we did (although we were told no payment initially) but common, we are humans, the services rendered were almost same with permanent staff. OK enough said, my question now is , what advice would you hav given me, i f I were you brother or friend to stop going there, because I'm not seeing any future there anymore as I had hoped. because a close family member told me to still be working there till any of my applications I've applied work out, but when will that be because its frustrating working without money for 2 months and u are feeding. Thank you all.

go and learn a skill, graphics /social media management, customer service, stop wasting there …

The people advising this OP to keep working for free are just sadistic fellows.

Don't let anyone deceive you that it is for 'experience'. You're adding value to a company for zero remuneration and you want to continue working for free. Is this not madness?

Sit your ass at home, continue to work on your applications and on marketing yourself..and try to use this time to pick up more skills. There are innumerable low cost resources to learn coding, web design etc.

There are some people here even saying you should continue slaving away because of 'free wi-fi'. Those are witches and should not be listened to.

TheGameChanger:
best advise bro, thanks so much,I would give you 1000 likes if allowed. do u know I stayed out for 3 days,nobody cared. Im done bro, thanks once more. Although I run a personal bulk SMS site but the little I generate from there isn't just OK. I keep searching, no more free labour bro because my cert isn't free. Thank you. Bleep unemployment

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