So, I told you guys I was waiting on the results of the background check and drug tests. Everything came out fine, I got an email congratulating me on the success of the process. Got another one telling me where and when to come for orientation and my first day of job. The date was 6th of December, time: 6:30 pm.

I had made up my mind on how I would alternate my time between BurgerKing, Amazon and the CNA jobs I applied for. I had made so much plans men.

On the morning of the 6th, I don arrange my waka finish, arrange wetin I go wear. Went and had a fresh shave. My mum sent me to post some letters and documents for her at the post office, I gladly did it with a spring to my step. I got back home at around 2:45 pm and decided to lay down a little and close my eye to sleep.

I woke up by some minutes past 7:00 pm. My siblings (who had come back from school and work respectively) did not wake me up. I went into overdrive. I just threw on any clothes I could grab, grabbed my car keys and ran out. They were asking me what happened, I no answer them.

No matter how fast I drove, my map kept saying 34 minutes to destination. God knows I was hitting 90 - 100Mph, overtaking cars, changing lanes. I wasn't even thinking.

I got there by some minutes to 8:00pm. I found the venue by around 8:06 pm (or thereabouts). It was when I got to the place I discovered that I forgot my wallet which contains my driver's license.

I couldn't get into the warehouse as you need a photo id and key card to access the place.

I finally caught the attention of someone wearing a yellow vest. She walked over to me, took my names, typed some stuff on her computer and said HR would contact me. On my way back home, I picked up the pizza I ordered earlier, it was supposed to be some sort of celebratory pizza congratulating me on the new job and also marking one year of our stay in the USA. I couldn't even eat it, it was a bitter-sweet day for me.

I just got back from my BurgerKing work this evening, checked my mail and found termination letter sitting jejely for me in my email..

No be the job itself dey vex me, na the manner wey I take lose am dey pain me pass. Plus as an employee, you get a lot of benefits, including special stock offers.

Nothing spoil sha, life goes on.

FrankNetter:
This life na pot of beans sha. I lost the amazon job

nawaooo very sad, you didn't even set an alarm

Village people have no jurisdiction in yankee, if not, i for blame them.
Please get a powerful alarm clock. One that makes shrilly, ringing sounds and place it near your headrest to avoid this kind of mistake again.
Kinda reminds me of exam periods when i would like to wake at night to study. Only to wake up around 7am.

So, sometime ago, I was driving my jalopy jejely, when I noticed my "check engine" light had come on on my dashboard. I was bewildered, befuddled, bamboozled and flabbergasted . Nevertheless, I booked an appointment with my mechanic. After like a week or two, I went to see him at the workshop (that's the day I met the Tesla on my instagram page)..

So, he found out that my thermostat was misbehaving and advised me to buy new one and change it sharp sharp. I obliged, ordered it on ebay, it cost me like $24 for the thermostat itself and the gasket. free shipping though.

I was managing the car like that, but the problem was that I couldn't get enough heat to warm up the car. The only time the thermostat would rise up a little and I would get some heat was when I stopped at a traffic light. Hmm. As a young black man, I was managing it like that. But what I would do each time is I would pad up my clothes, I would wear like 3 sweatshirts plus my thick winter jacket

Remember that naija girl I said was responding to treatment, it turns out I was the one responding to treatment.

One saturday afternoon, this girl texted me that she and her siblings would be going for a work colleague's pre-wedding party that evening and asked if I would like to join them.
(those for obodo oyibo here know that african/nigerian party means free food and drinks)

As onye nri wey I be, I said yes o! I forget say my motor no good.

Okay, time don reach to go party, I now remembered the sad condition of my motor and how cold the weather is. Coupled with the fact that its a party, I couldn't dress my normal 5-sweatshirt way, so I wouldn't fall my hand na, as a fresh young man.

I went and begged my elder sister for her car, she declined, I beg tire, she no gree (she was trying to get back at me for something I did earlier).

I decided to go for the party like that, wearing normal clothes, jean, boots and winter jacket

Bad decision


I told the young lady to text me the address. She did, I put it on my waze app (for navigation), it told me 40 minutes to destination.
"40 mins in this freezing weather?" I thought to myself.
I almost shunned the movement, but when I thought about the free nigerian food and drinks, plus the nice time I would miss out on, I strongheadedly decided to go.

I had barely driven for 10 minutes when I started feeling my fingers go numb. One mind was telling me to go back, the other mind was confusing me with food I had to continually flex my fingers to keep up the circulation while alternating hands on the steering wheel. After what seemed like an eternity, I arrived at the party venue shivering like a leaf, I had to sit in the parking lot waiting for my car to gather some heat so I could warm myself up before getting into the hall. Driving back home was another case altogether. Im glad I made it home without dying from the cold.

I had a nice time that evening though, but I wouldn't try this again

I've contacted amazon via email, asking them to clarify the termination letter they sent to me. Hopefully, I would get an explanation.

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What's happening guys? I hear say nigerians cause wahala for twitter because of SARS? I also heard Rochas is doing free statue promo.

Abeg make una knack me gist.

bigtt76:
Please can you share the proofreading/editing sites you were working on before? Thank you.

I had a brief stint at fiverr. But I wasn't getting much gigs (jobs).

D latest, your brother just made his sister a commissioner for happiness and purpose fulfillment. How can people be happy when u owe their fathers, mothers, uncles, children etc salaries. How can they be happy when the money for each statue is enough to set up a smallscale biz for at least 50 persons.

Yesterday his son inlaw was endorsed by law makers to bee Governor.

I wont blame the governor I blame the people, silent is not the best in Nigeria Politics.
Sorry about the job I guess you will realized very soon it was to your advantage. God knows the best.

Ooh OK. Thanks for the prompt response. I appreciate it. Happy Sunday

FrankNetter:



I had a brief stint at fiverr. But I wasn't getting much gigs (jobs).

So sad to read this but I'm sure a better offer will come to you soon. Stay positive.

FrankNetter:
So, I told you guys I was waiting on the results of the background check and drug tests. Everything came out fine, I got an email congratulating me on the success of the process. Got another one telling me where and when to come for orientation and my first day of job. The date was 6th of December, time: 6:30 pm.

I had made up my mind on how I would alternate my time between BurgerKing, Amazon and the CNA jobs I applied for. I had made so much plans men.

On the morning of the 6th, I don arrange my waka finish, arrange wetin I go wear. Went and had a fresh shave. My mum sent me to post some letters and documents for her at the post office, I gladly did it with a spring to my step. I got back home at around 2:45 pm and decided to lay down a little and close my eye to sleep.

I woke up by some minutes past 7:00 pm. My siblings (who had come back from school and work respectively) did not wake me up. I went into overdrive. I just threw on any clothes I could grab, grabbed my car keys and ran out. They were asking me what happened, I no answer them.

No matter how fast I drove, my map kept saying 34 minutes to destination. God knows I was hitting 90 - 100Mph, overtaking cars, changing lanes. I wasn't even thinking.

I got there by some minutes to 8:00pm. I found the venue by around 8:06 pm (or thereabouts). It was when I got to the place I discovered that I forgot my wallet which contains my driver's license.

I couldn't get into the warehouse as you need a photo id and key card to access the place.

I finally caught the attention of someone wearing a yellow vest. She walked over to me, took my names, typed some stuff on her computer and said HR would contact me. On my way back home, I picked up the pizza I ordered earlier, it was supposed to be some sort of celebratory pizza congratulating me on the new job and also marking one year of our stay in the USA. I couldn't even eat it, it was a bitter-sweet day for me.

I just got back from my BurgerKing work this evening, checked my mail and found termination letter sitting jejely for me in my email..

yinnyme:
D latest, your brother just made his sister a commissioner for happiness and purpose fulfillment. How can people be happy when u owe their fathers, mothers, uncles, children etc salaries. How can they be happy when the money for each statue is enough to set up a smallscale biz for at least 50 persons.

Yesterday his son inlaw was endorsed by law makers to bee Governor.

I wont blame the governor I blame the people, silent is not the best in Nigeria Politics.
Sorry about the job I guess you will realized very soon it was to your advantage. God knows the best.

For his son inlaw to be governor in which state.

You tried o! I will not try that in this our Chicago cold. Especially now that the December cold is showing its face.

Sorry to hear about the Amazon job issue. I am surprised they went that far though. Very likely because of the lack of ID, and not because you showed up late. Plus, you did not call them to let them know you'll be late. It is well. Don't worry. Better things will come along.

FrankNetter:
Okay, time don reach to go party, I now remembered the sad condition of my motor and how cold the weather is. Coupled with the fact that its a party, I couldn't dress my normal 5-sweatshirt way, so I wouldn't fall my hand na, as a fresh young man.

I went and begged my elder sister for her car, she declined, I beg tire, she no gree (she was trying to get back at me for something I did earlier).

I decided to go for the party like that, wearing normal clothes, jean, boots and winter jacket

Bad decision


I told the young lady to text me the address. She did, I put it on my waze app (for navigation), it told me 40 minutes to destination.
"40 mins in this freezing weather?" I thought to myself.
I almost shunned the movement, but when I thought about the free nigerian food and drinks, plus the nice time I would miss out on, I strongheadedly decided to go.

I had barely driven for 10 minutes when I started feeling my fingers go numb. One mind was telling me to go back, the other mind was confusing me with food I had to continually flex my fingers to keep up the circulation while alternating hands on the steering wheel. After what seemed like an eternity, I arrived at the party venue shivering like a leaf, I had to sit in the parking lot waiting for my car to gather some heat so I could warm myself up before getting into the hall. Driving back home was another case altogether. Im glad I made it home without dying from the cold.

I had a nice time that evening though, but I wouldn't try this again

FrankNetter:
This life na pot of beans sha. I lost the amazon job

FUÇK!!! I'm sorry dude.

FrankNetter:
So, I told you guys I was waiting on the results of the background check and drug tests. Everything came out fine, I got an email congratulating me on the success of the process. Got another one telling me where and when to come for orientation and my first day of job. The date was 6th of December, time: 6:30 pm.

I had made up my mind on how I would alternate my time between BurgerKing, Amazon and the CNA jobs I applied for. I had made so much plans men.

On the morning of the 6th, I don arrange my waka finish, arrange wetin I go wear. Went and had a fresh shave. My mum sent me to post some letters and documents for her at the post office, I gladly did it with a spring to my step. I got back home at around 2:45 pm and decided to lay down a little and close my eye to sleep.

I woke up by some minutes past 7:00 pm. My siblings (who had come back from school and work respectively) did not wake me up. I went into overdrive. I just threw on any clothes I could grab, grabbed my car keys and ran out. They were asking me what happened, I no answer them.

No matter how fast I drove, my map kept saying 34 minutes to destination. God knows I was hitting 90 - 100Mph, overtaking cars, changing lanes. I wasn't even thinking.

I got there by some minutes to 8:00pm. I found the venue by around 8:06 pm (or thereabouts). It was when I got to the place I discovered that I forgot my wallet which contains my driver's license.

I couldn't get into the warehouse as you need a photo id and key card to access the place.

I finally caught the attention of someone wearing a yellow vest. She walked over to me, took my names, typed some stuff on her computer and said HR would contact me. On my way back home, I picked up the pizza I ordered earlier, it was supposed to be some sort of celebratory pizza congratulating me on the new job and also marking one year of our stay in the USA. I couldn't even eat it, it was a bitter-sweet day for me.

I just got back from my BurgerKing work this evening, checked my mail and found termination letter sitting jejely for me in my email..

You'll be alright. Sorry to hear it. Jobs come and go here.

Also, Amazon is hiring excess staff for Xmas season. Odds are they would have laid you off after the Xmas season anyways as most that come in during xmas don't stay. Unless you work super hard and make a visible impression among 1000 other employees. It's their pattern.

Oyibo doesn't play around with lateness at all. Next time you're late, call them and tell them the situation. It's better to call them and let them know than anything else because being late in their mind means you don't care about the job, you're not reliable, and you're not a serious/organized person. It's not normal for Nigerians to share when they're fuc6king up but in America, that's what you're supposed to do.

Sometimes they can by foolish with how strict they are on time. You can be the best employee at a place but if you're late too frequently you're fired.

Next time you're running late

1. Call and tell them
2. Don't speed, the lights will always balance you out, speeding will get you a pulled over and that will make you even later by 30 mins to an hour. Worst, you can get in an accident and lose your life.
3. Leave early


Tips for making you more punctual
1. You don't always need to shower. As Africans, we believe that we have to bath before everything. Some Americans bath twice between monday-friday. Not because they're dirty, but because they know that it's easy to lose time bathing and trying to look good. As sometimes you need to just put on deodorant, brush your teeth, wash your face and leave the house.

2. keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in the car. You can also keep clothes in your car too so that if you're running late you can handle these things when you get there. Some ppl carry shavers, etc.

3. Don't be fashionable. You notice that Americans care less about their appearance than Nigerians. Trying to pick the best clothes, match them, iron them etc will make you late more often than you need. Pick what you're going to wear the night before, and keep it simple. Forget about looking good, that's an unnecessary burden

4. Leave earlier than the trip requires. Traffic is unpredictable and your boss doesn't care

5. Eat in your car. If you can prepare breakfast that's portable, you can eat it in the car before work. But the key is to arrive first, then eat.

6. If you have issues with transportation, or your accommodation, let your boss know. If you have no car, let them know that you don't have a car right now but you're working to get one and that you don't believe it will effect your punctuality but you think it's important to let your boss know. If you tell them that there's a risk of you being late, they will understand when it happens. People don't keep secrets here. Nigeria is about unnecessary secrecy, but when you're here, you must be transparent even if the facts make you look stupid. They won't judge you because everyone here is struggling to make it in their own way and can relate. They'll appreciate your transparency.


This country is about planning. Lateness makes it hard to make plans that involve you. If you can let people know that you're going to be late, they can adjust their plan. Otherwise, the real danger of a late employee is it ruins the daily plan. Unpredictability is feared here

FrankNetter:
This life na pot of beans sha. I lost the amazon job

Sorry for this bro.
Better opportunities will come your way soonest.
By d way bro, how did you apply for this job?

Life has its ups and down. U will get another opportunity.

Is there no African shop around so u can buy Nigerian foodstuffs and prepare?
I advise u taste foods from other continents too so ur craving will slow down.

Still love this ur thread. It's like a sanctuary.

Ikengawo:
Oyibo doesn't play around with lateness at all. Next time you're late, call them and tell them the situation. It's better to call them and let them know than anything else because being late in their mind means you don't care about the job, you're not reliable, and you're not a serious/organized person. It's not normal for Nigerians to share when they're fuc6king up but in America, that's what you're supposed to do.

Sometimes they can by foolish with how strict they are on time. You can be the best employee at a place but if you're late too frequently you're fired.

Next time you're running late

1. Call and tell them
2. Don't speed, the lights will always balance you out, speeding will get you a pulled over and that will make you even later by 30 mins to an hour. Worst, you can get in an accident and lose your life.
3. Leave early


Tips for making you more punctual
1. You don't always need to shower. As Africans, we believe that we have to bath before everything. Some Americans bath twice between monday-friday. Not because they're dirty, but because they know that it's easy to lose time bathing and trying to look good. As sometimes you need to just put on deodorant, brush your teeth, wash your face and leave the house.

2. keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in the car. You can also keep clothes in your car too so that if you're running late you can handle these things when you get there. Some ppl carry shavers, etc.

3. Don't be fashionable. You notice that Americans care less about their appearance than Nigerians. Trying to pick the best clothes, match them, iron them etc will make you late more often than you need. Pick what you're going to wear the night before, and keep it simple. Forget about looking good, that's an unnecessary burden

4. Leave earlier than the trip requires. Traffic is unpredictable and your boss doesn't care

5. Eat in your car. If you can prepare breakfast that's portable, you can eat it in the car before work. But the key is to arrive first, then eat.

6. If you have issues with transportation, or your accommodation, let your boss know. If you have no car, let them know that you don't have a car right now but you're working to get one and that you don't believe it will effect your punctuality but you think it's important to let your boss know. If you tell them that there's a risk of you being late, they will understand when it happens. People don't keep secrets here. Nigeria is about unnecessary secrecy, but when you're here, you must be transparent even if the facts make you look stupid. They won't judge you because everyone here is struggling to make it in their own way and can relate. They'll appreciate your transparency.


This country is about planning. Lateness makes it hard to make plans that involve you. If you can let people know that you're going to be late, they can adjust their plan. Otherwise, the real danger of a late employee is it ruins the daily plan. Unpredictability is feared here

A beg Frank no take this advice of bathing twice a week,because some Americans do it doesn't mean you should imitate them.Also the idea of eating in the car no just try am Abeg.Just try and be getting ready on time instead of all these carrying of tooth brush and whatever in your bag.

janykute:

A beg Frank no take this advice of bathing twice a week,because some Americans does it doesn't mean you should do it.Also the idea of eating in the car no just try am Abeg.Just try and be getting ready on time instead of all these carrying of tooth brush and whatever in your bag.

Here in America, one of the things that delay time is bathing. I don't quite agree with twice a week but he can wash his face and brush then get out of the house. He can bath when he come back later in the day..

Some oyinbo sef dont brush, they use mouthwash, put deodorant for armpit and off they go.

janykute:

A beg Frank no take this advice of bathing twice a week,because some Americans does it doesn't mean you should do it.Also the idea of eating in the car no just try am Abeg.Just try and be getting ready on time instead of all these carrying of tooth brush and whatever in your bag.

please speak on what you know. It's better to see bathing as optional than to not being able to feed his self.

janykute:

A beg Frank no take this advice of bathing twice a week,because some Americans does it doesn't mean you should do it.Also the idea of eating in the car no just try am Abeg.Just try and be getting ready on time instead of all these carrying of tooth brush and whatever in your bag.

In America, this actually a good advice. Maybe not twice a week. 5times in 7 days or bathing after work instead of before work.
You no sweat, no dust so wetin wan make your body smell if you wear deodorant?

FrankNetter:
No be the job itself dey vex me, na the manner wey I take lose am dey pain me pass. Plus as an employee, you get a lot of benefits, including special stock offers.

Nothing spoil sha, life goes on.

Omg, sorry Bro... Alarm clock works wonders, you know.

Ikengawo:
Oyibo doesn't play around with lateness at all. Next time you're late, call them and tell them the situation. It's better to call them and let them know than anything else because being late in their mind means you don't care about the job, you're not reliable, and you're not a serious/organized person. It's not normal for Nigerians to share when they're fuc6king up but in America, that's what you're supposed to do.

Sometimes they can by foolish with how strict they are on time. You can be the best employee at a place but if you're late too frequently you're fired.

Next time you're running late

1. Call and tell them
2. Don't speed, the lights will always balance you out, speeding will get you a pulled over and that will make you even later by 30 mins to an hour. Worst, you can get in an accident and lose your life.
3. Leave early


Tips for making you more punctual
1. You don't always need to shower. As Africans, we believe that we have to bath before everything. Some Americans bath twice between monday-friday. Not because they're dirty, but because they know that it's easy to lose time bathing and trying to look good. As sometimes you need to just put on deodorant, brush your teeth, wash your face and leave the house.

2. keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in the car. You can also keep clothes in your car too so that if you're running late you can handle these things when you get there. Some ppl carry shavers, etc.

3. Don't be fashionable. You notice that Americans care less about their appearance than Nigerians. Trying to pick the best clothes, match them, iron them etc will make you late more often than you need. Pick what you're going to wear the night before, and keep it simple. Forget about looking good, that's an unnecessary burden

4. Leave earlier than the trip requires. Traffic is unpredictable and your boss doesn't care

5. Eat in your car. If you can prepare breakfast that's portable, you can eat it in the car before work. But the key is to arrive first, then eat.

6. If you have issues with transportation, or your accommodation, let your boss know. If you have no car, let them know that you don't have a car right now but you're working to get one and that you don't believe it will effect your punctuality but you think it's important to let your boss know. If you tell them that there's a risk of you being late, they will understand when it happens. People don't keep secrets here. Nigeria is about unnecessary secrecy, but when you're here, you must be transparent even if the facts make you look stupid. They won't judge you because everyone here is struggling to make it in their own way and can relate. They'll appreciate your transparency.


This country is about planning. Lateness makes it hard to make plans that involve you. If you can let people know that you're going to be late, they can adjust their plan. Otherwise, the real danger of a late employee is it ruins the daily plan. Unpredictability is feared here

You are absolutely right apart point 2 n 5. He only needs time management, though.

FrankNetter:
This life na pot of beans sha. I lost the amazon job

shit! sour beans! More jobs coming, bruv

FrankNetter:
Okay, time don reach to go party, I now remembered the sad condition of my motor and how cold the weather is. Coupled with the fact that its a party, I couldn't dress my normal 5-sweatshirt way, so I wouldn't fall my hand na, as a fresh young man.

I went and begged my elder sister for her car, she declined, I beg tire, she no gree (she was trying to get back at me for something I did earlier).

I decided to go for the party like that, wearing normal clothes, jean, boots and winter jacket

Bad decision


I told the young lady to text me the address. She did, I put it on my waze app (for navigation), it told me 40 minutes to destination.
"40 mins in this freezing weather?" I thought to myself.
I almost shunned the movement, but when I thought about the free nigerian food and drinks, plus the nice time I would miss out on, I strongheadedly decided to go.

I had barely driven for 10 minutes when I started feeling my fingers go numb. One mind was telling me to go back, the other mind was confusing me with food I had to continually flex my fingers to keep up the circulation while alternating hands on the steering wheel. After what seemed like an eternity, I arrived at the party venue shivering like a leaf, I had to sit in the parking lot waiting for my car to gather some heat so I could warm myself up before getting into the hall. Driving back home was another case altogether. Im glad I made it home without dying from the cold.

I had a nice time that evening though, but I wouldn't try this again

You didnt manage your time well.
Let me share my time line during my days with Amazon.
* I work 10 hrs shift (7:30pm- 5:30am)
* I leave my home around 4:05pm for bus station.
* Bus leaves at the first station 5:15 pm to another bus station, which last 1:05 hr drive.
* Bus leaves second station 6:30 pm for 25 mins drive to Amazon way.
* After my day shift, bus takes us to the station sometimes around 5:45 am
* Bus leaves second station 6:30am for my first station.
* In a nutshell, I get home around past 8 am
* shift style (Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri)
* Overtime on wed for anyone who can.


It was not easy during these times. I was motivated by the pay.

PS;
I cook all meals for the week in one day and keep them in the fridge.
I always sleep in the bus after the shift ooo.
You work for the money. It was at Amazon I understood why Nigerians leaving in the UK are "aka Gum"

It seems to me Amazon America is more organized than Amazon UK based on your comments

Hmm

guiddoti:
You didnt manage your time well.
Lets me share my time line during my days with Amazon.
* I work 10 hrs shift (7:30pm- 5:30am)
* I leave my home around 4:05pm for bus station.
* Bus leaves at the first station 5:15 pm to another bus station, which last 1:05 hr drive.
* Bus leaves second station 6:30 pm for 25 mins drive to Amazon way.
* After my day shift, bus takes us to the station sometimes around 5:45 am
* Bus leaves second station 6:30am for my first station.
* In a nutshell, I get home around past 8 am
* shift style (Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri)
* Overtime on wed for anyone who can.


It was not easy during these times. I was motivated by the pay.

PS;
I cook all meals for the week in one day and keep them in the fridge.
I always sleep in the bus after the shift ooo.
You work for the money. It was at Amazon I understood why Nigerians leaving in the UK are "aka Gum"

It seems to me Amazon America is more organized than Amazon UK based on your comments

Thanks bro.

Ikengawo:
Oyibo doesn't play around with lateness at all. Next time you're late, call them and tell them the situation. It's better to call them and let them know than anything else because being late in their mind means you don't care about the job, you're not reliable, and you're not a serious/organized person. It's not normal for Nigerians to share when they're fuc6king up but in America, that's what you're supposed to do.

Sometimes they can by foolish with how strict they are on time. You can be the best employee at a place but if you're late too frequently you're fired.

Next time you're running late

1. Call and tell them
2. Don't speed, the lights will always balance you out, speeding will get you a pulled over and that will make you even later by 30 mins to an hour. Worst, you can get in an accident and lose your life.
3. Leave early


Tips for making you more punctual
1. You don't always need to shower. As Africans, we believe that we have to bath before everything. Some Americans bath twice between monday-friday. Not because they're dirty, but because they know that it's easy to lose time bathing and trying to look good. As sometimes you need to just put on deodorant, brush your teeth, wash your face and leave the house.

2. keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in the car. You can also keep clothes in your car too so that if you're running late you can handle these things when you get there. Some ppl carry shavers, etc.

3. Don't be fashionable. You notice that Americans care less about their appearance than Nigerians. Trying to pick the best clothes, match them, iron them etc will make you late more often than you need. Pick what you're going to wear the night before, and keep it simple. Forget about looking good, that's an unnecessary burden

4. Leave earlier than the trip requires. Traffic is unpredictable and your boss doesn't care

5. Eat in your car. If you can prepare breakfast that's portable, you can eat it in the car before work. But the key is to arrive first, then eat.

6. If you have issues with transportation, or your accommodation, let your boss know. If you have no car, let them know that you don't have a car right now but you're working to get one and that you don't believe it will effect your punctuality but you think it's important to let your boss know. If you tell them that there's a risk of you being late, they will understand when it happens. People don't keep secrets here. Nigeria is about unnecessary secrecy, but when you're here, you must be transparent even if the facts make you look stupid. They won't judge you because everyone here is struggling to make it in their own way and can relate. They'll appreciate your transparency.


This country is about planning. Lateness makes it hard to make plans that involve you. If you can let people know that you're going to be late, they can adjust their plan. Otherwise, the real danger of a late employee is it ruins the daily plan. Unpredictability is feared here

Thanks sir

janykute:

A beg Frank no take this advice of bathing twice a week,because some Americans does it doesn't mean you should do it.Also the idea of eating in the car no just try am Abeg.Just try and be getting ready on time instead of all these carrying of tooth brush and whatever in your bag.

Lol, but he has a point na. Read his post well. You go see say he make better sense

lionlee216:


Here in America, one of the things that delay time is bathing. I don't quite agree with twice a week but he can wash his face and brush then get out of the house. He can bath when he come back later in the day..

Some oyinbo sef dont brush, they use mouthwash, put deodorant for armpit and off they go.

Interesting

Bossman:
You tried o! I will not try that in this our Chicago cold. Especially now that the December cold is showing its face.

Sorry to hear about the Amazon job issue. I am surprised they went that far though. Very likely because of the lack of ID, and not because you showed up late. Plus, you did not call them to let them know you'll be late. It is well. Don't worry. Better things will come along.

Lol. I learnt my lesson that night. Experience is the best teacher

Nice thread!

Lhimeet:
Nice thread!

GO SLEEP