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Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Nobody: 7:54am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Vincad:6 million a month job as Director General or what ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by pocohantas(f): 7:54am On Sep 19, 2019 |
CoolAmbience: If I added some to the entrepreneurs, I would have had to add it to the 9-5 too. Felt that will make my topic too long, after all- I didn't say ALL. There is SOME in the post though Thanks. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by slimdamatrix1(m): 7:55am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Op the thing really enter you Sha ooo ![]() Anyway, I have both as friends as some do this, some don't. Can't judge anyone based on a few. |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Jarus(m): 7:55am On Sep 19, 2019 |
I have a 9-5 job and a side business. All the turnover (not even profit) I have made from it in 6 years is less than my 3 month gross pay from 9-5 job. Imagine leaving 9-5 job for that. The hunger ehnnn. 11 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by tradepunter: 7:56am On Sep 19, 2019 |
There are two sides to the same coin to an extent. An entrepreneur with no connection to network of people who can become potential funders, will get a job after a while. An 9-5 worker whose not on a career path and remains stagnant for years in one position will eventually turn out to be a dead weight when he or she is out for work. A worker who apsires and adds value will see his business client from the day to day interaction he encounters with his company clients.. A 9-5 worker could see his efforts as a sacrifice for his children whereby he's working, saving and injecting it in a future business that will grow. There is technically no argument or more or less a senseless and baseless comparison. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by TemmyT002(m): 7:56am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Lol That's because we are not your mates. We take no orders from anyone. We can employ you sef. We have freedom. We can do whatever we want. Don't be jealous. All fingers are not equal. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Vincad: 7:57am On Sep 19, 2019 |
goody1shoe73: Gomd: Ishilove: Sleevia: Monthly and like I said I read it, I am not the one. I read it when a blogger asked for submissions on how people got their first million. I believe him because of the course he said he studied and I know that it is possible for people with that degree in the right company. You can choose to believe or not I don't care, after all it won't add any millions to my own account. |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by pocohantas(f): 7:57am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Jarus: ![]() |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by mployer(m): 7:58am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Even the organization you are working is a business set up by somebody who didn't give up. Did you ever think about that? He set it up and gave you a job. What are you doing for the coming generation? 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Offpoint: 7:58am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Jarus:That term should be amended ![]() |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Jarus(m): 7:58am On Sep 19, 2019 |
soul95: Junior level management staff* 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by kingkuntaval: 7:59am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Excallibur: Sometimes the way you guys talk really irritates someone, seems like so many persons on nairaland are either living in a bubble or a parallel universe, are you aware that the rate of failure of businesses/start-ups in Nigeria is almost at 85%. Even people selling cards or running one roadside tailoring outfit, will be tagging themselves as entrepreneurs. Make we hear word abeg. Having a job and a business at the same time aren't mutually exclusive, one can have it both ways and both are interdependent. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by tradepunter: 7:59am On Sep 19, 2019 |
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Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Nobody: 7:59am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Having spare cash exposes you to what entrepreneurship is really about. You have a problem, you Google it and you find someone already has made a product that addresses the issue. By doing so, the person has created an entire value chain in the development, production, packaging, and sale of the item. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Grupo(m): 8:00am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Vincad: 6 million a year? That's possible. 6 million a month in Nigeria as a new intake? Lies, lies, lies. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by mrvitalis(m): 8:00am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas:Its just about potential...he may make 80k a week but there is a chance he can make 80 million a day 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by millionboi2: 8:00am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Icon4s:thats d point,d available is not as Chevron thus does not worth d stress. Abi how many ppl for ur village dey work at Chevron. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by tensazangetsu20(m): 8:01am On Sep 19, 2019 |
mployer:I am not chickening out, just stating the facts. |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by pocohantas(f): 8:01am On Sep 19, 2019 |
mployer: I did think of that and I respect that. So, we should all go setting up businesses? Must I set up one? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by GoldPencil: 8:01am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Also it is impossible for everyone to be a boss. In this life something must be up and another down. one left and another right. leader and follower, white and black, master and slave, cheater and cheated. Boss and employee. It is how the universe operates. What is constant though is change. You are not meant to be on one side forever. You win then you lose then you win again. Cycle of life. Everyday another human is born to take the place of another, but 9-5ers want to die on one side. You are meant to do 9-5 to get enough capital to now become an employer. you serve first then you lead. 6 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Nobody: 8:02am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Jarus: From range rover to okada ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Neddyogu(m): 8:02am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Dem neva see salary. Make UN or UKAID or USAID or OIM pay dem salary and see if dem go dey talk of entrepreneur abi entrepreshop 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Jarus(m): 8:02am On Sep 19, 2019 |
millionboi2: How many "entrepreneurs" earn profit of N1m per month? 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Drosonogasta(m): 8:02am On Sep 19, 2019 |
jogbho:Retirees wey dey house wetin u feel dem been dey do? I know of many wey never boss, they are totally confined to living from hand to mouth. Think wisely the system has changed. |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Jarus(m): 8:03am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Hedonisco: 8:03am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Since you're talking from your narrow perspective, have you ever bothered to find out how many employees in Nigeria earn up to N150k a month? When evaluating this matter, you should compare 'like for like'. You don't compare a low level entrepreneur with a mid level manager earning a good salary, or even with an entry level guy working at a plum job like ExxonMobil. That's ridiculous. What's the percentile of graduates working at such jobs in comparison with the vast majority of hungry, underemployed employees slaving away for peanuts every month? Now check the under 50 home owners across Nigeria's major cities. 90% of them are entrepreneurs. Thousands of average Igbo and Yoruba traders and hustlers own very nice middle class duplexes everywhere across Lagos, Abuja etc. How many 'average' employees can boast of same? Apart from the tiny percentage of salary earners fortunate enough to have NLNG type of jobs with outrageous salaries, any average employee who owns a decent duplex or even bungalow in a decent part of Lagos or Abuja is likely a thief - benefitting from the corruption that is the only thing that they know how to do. He did not and cannot build/buy a house and live that kind of lifestyle from his legitimate salary. Better face facts. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by mployer(m): 8:04am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Dangote started as a trader. Same survival skill is needed in production and trading. Never forget a super market owner is a trader but the road side restaurant woman is a producer. Same business skill applies. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by pocohantas(f): 8:05am On Sep 19, 2019 |
I didn't read past the first paragraph, but yes- that is my point exactly. Both sides don't have it easy. 9-5 know they can earn better. Why do business people act like they are all earning millions?! Hedonisco: 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Thegamingorca(m): 8:05am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: ![]() |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by pocohantas(f): 8:05am On Sep 19, 2019 |
mployer: And he finally brought in something different. What do most business people do differently? Nothing. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Reference(m): 8:06am On Sep 19, 2019 |
pocohantas: Perhaps it is because folks in employment are usually the ones with so much time on their hands they bother the rest of society with unrealistic, 'out of touch with reality' nuances. Take for instance the minimum wage issue. Despite consuming far more resources than its productivity, despite contributing in no small way to the destruction of the economy, civil servants xontinue to trouble the rest of Nigeria on the infamous minimum wage, a quest beyond the reality od the day that has resulted in addirional taxation that will hit entrepreneurs hard. Perhaps if Nigeria was run like a business with the spirit of enterprise in it we will be more like the Trump led country, successful and more at peace. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Entrepreneurs Talk Down On 9-5? by Jarus(m): 8:07am On Sep 19, 2019 |
I don't have any problem with entrepreneurship/business. It is very good. But people should stop talking down 9-5 jobs when encouraging entrepreneurship. There is nothing that says you cannot lead a decent middle class to upper middle class life with salaried jobs if you put your salaries into good use. This is my 11th year of 9-5 job and on 3rd house. All from salaries. I have not said you can't get that from entrepreneurship in same timeframe but people should respect the choice of others. Not everyone wants to become a billionaire like Dangote. 21 Likes 4 Shares |
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