tot:


It won't be an easy journey but the reward is worth it. And not all IT is equal, IT is very broad - it's about knowing what is hot and aligning with that.

if you are talking about what is hot at the moment, men I cant do it.i cant go into java, or robotics. its way above my iQ.i cant lie to my self.it ll be a waste of time. iv said it before. I T is like going back to school.atificial intelligence cant be learnt just like that.or is it even common android app development.

jackpot:
you are being used and underpaid.

So connect him to a better job then

TIGER1001:
I get your point profambem. Python is the easiest programming language but not a walk in the park. Basic python yes but when you go documentation of the various tools and libraries(numpy,sklearn, pandas,then move to machine learning).you would agree that It takes constant practice and continuous development to be proficient and able to solve use cases.

It's not a walk in the park. Someone told me that Python na beans, I just laughed. After she watched the tutorials, she couldn't even write a line of code. I believe that with hardwork, intelligence and diligence, you can achieve this. Keras, Tensorflow framework, etc can all be learned and mastered if one is very serious about it. People approach programming as something that you can do for 2hrs a day and be good, but na lie, you must love it and dream about it.

babythug:
There’s no job that doesn’t sometimes have its downside!

You be encouraged that there is dignity in labour and keep putting your best foot forward.

Look out extensively for other opportunities and be encouraged that things could be worse . One day you’d get that which you seek.

P.S- As a human Resource Manager , the MD once called me stupid and slow so there you have it , shit does happen

Shift abeg you're out of touch...
wait till you experience the shit OPs talking about.

Beggar's job!!! Yet these same people saying such trash will litter this forum and the entire social media with their account details, begging shamelessly!!!...

This is why I ignore most beggars... I hate hypocrisy and pretence!!!... You feel too big to do honest paying work, but feel or believe people are supposed to dash you money. Rubbish!!!

Mr. Op, read up the success stories of most great men. A lot of them had humbler beginnings than you... I know successful billionaires abroad that started off driving taxis... Vin Diesel, the great action actor, started as a bouncer and bodyguard to even young actors... Ice Prince, M.I Abaga and his brother squatted with Djinee when they first came to Lagos... Basketmouth slept under the Bridge....

Ayomide11111:
If You've Done This Job Before, Pls Tell Me Your Experience Too

This my thread is just mainly for single men and guys outside there and I would like to share my experience with you guys on what I have undergone and experienced as a Security guard.

To be a security guard is not a job I can advise my enemy to opt for let alone my friend or relation. The job is a regardless one and very disgusting.

As a security guard, you are more or less a beggar in the street, should I say beggar has a little regard more than you.

When people see you, they see nothing in you. Most especially when you're trying to speak to them in English making them to know that you're educated...(laugh..) You just did it wrong, to them it means you are having mental problem.

The image impression of 98% of people on guys who do this job to hustle for their lives rather than involving in criminal practices is that they have no future; is that they cannot make it in their lives; e.t.c.

Since I've started this job when I finished my program in the polytechnic, any lady I made to know about the job I do turns me off later, some said it's a beggars' work.

And currently, I hardly have female friends not to talk of girlfriends or marriage.

Though, I didn't mean to start this job before if not condition, but now I'm planning to quit the job and find another.

Sometimes, I cried in my room, begging God to show me another way.

One of the workers in the place of work that I'm guiding once told me that his dog is better off than me. This is even the person that cannot even compose simple correct English, he said his dog is better than me.

Your experience too is allowed... Thank you.

Oga the problem is you live in a 3rd world shithole where people dont respect hardwork. To be hard working is seen as suffering. Its ignorance that makes them look down on you. I respect a hard working man any day to one idiot who drives fancy cars and cant tell me what he does for a living in 2 sentences

Mine wasn't a security guard but something very similar to that...When I got off from school (actually just this year), I decided to take up a job close to our house and wait for NYSC call up... It's very surprising how people treat butlers in this country. Within days my identity was lost into the tin air, people only called me, "Hey, Idiot, my friend?, Bia barman etc" regardless of the name tagged on my shirt.... And when someone manages to give you a tip, the person expects you to kneel down and thank him or walk before him and open the door for him...Well, it can't entirely be called an awful experience because you get to meet different people with different personality everyday. And also you get to see people walk into the bar with angry lines cut across their faces but leaves you later in the day smiling or laughing so hard..There is some feeling of accomplishment in that.."Liquor is the ultimate happiness "

Poloyanabo1:

Shift abeg you're out of touch...
wait till you experience the shit OPs talking about.

So, what would you have him counsel??! To tell the Op to quit and go rob a bank??!...

Someone is encouraging the Op, you are here asking him to shift. Na wa o!!!

Ayomide11111:
If You've Done This Job Before, Pls Tell Me Your Experience Too

This my thread is just mainly for single men and guys outside there and I would like to share my experience with you guys on what I have undergone and experienced as a Security guard.

To be a security guard is not a job I can advise my enemy to opt for let alone my friend or relation. The job is a regardless one and very disgusting.

As a security guard, you are more or less a beggar in the street, should I say beggar has a little regard more than you.

When people see you, they see nothing in you. Most especially when you're trying to speak to them in English making them to know that you're educated...(laugh..) You just did it wrong, to them it means you are having mental problem.

The image impression of 98% of people on guys who do this job to hustle for their lives rather than involving in criminal practices is that they have no future; is that they cannot make it in their lives; e.t.c.

Since I've started this job when I finished my program in the polytechnic, any lady I made to know about the job I do turns me off later, some said it's a beggars' work.

And currently, I hardly have female friends not to talk of girlfriends or marriage.

Though, I didn't mean to start this job before if not condition, but now I'm planning to quit the job and find another.

Sometimes, I cried in my room, begging God to show me another way.

One of the workers in the place of work that I'm guiding once told me that his dog is better off than me. This is even the person that cannot even compose simple correct English, he said his dog is better than me.

Your experience too is allowed... Thank you.

if u go hungry u will know watsup, people u see at the top today started from somewhere, those who lookdown on u will be d first to cast u if u steal..my first job was as a security few years back with a salary of 13K..if i didn't do it then hungry go kill me

Facing the same thing here. Nigerians don't value security starting from army police etc not to talk of an ordinary a security guard. I remember 2015 at least meridian port Harcourt when an ashawo girl from casabranka insulted our supervisor Mr. Robinson for trying to ask interrogate her while she was going inside to meet one of her client. This call girl rained insults on the security, "common security, you go die for security work". Next day the guy drop uniform that he won't work again, now he is in South Africa with his sister.
But here in Nigeria a graduate will run to Dubai, Oman or Malaysia to do a security guard job there because there they earn up to 500k a month more than a bank manager here in Nigeria.

Kingrefreshed:




You people should stop posting Rubbish here. I was a Security guy for 5 good years at Mr Biggs. I was so good that i was hired by Mr biggs. Today i am a graduate and An Architect.


Stop posting nonsense!

Whereever you find yourself. Master the Art and own your environment.

People are always watching. Some people are in canada/USA courtesy of people/customers they helped carry their luggages into the hotel while they were working as Security Officers.


Try to be different in whatever Job and position you find yourself. Iron your uniforms,give to tailors to make it look fit on you abd make you looks Smarter than your colleagues.

Finally put on a better Perfume whenecer you are working.

People are Recording and Watching you.

I don’t think it’s “rubbish” . People only act the way they know; atleast he brought his ignorance here to be corrected.
You took your challenge well and made the most of it doesn’t mean someone else has the same mind you have or the mental strength to surmount those challenges without asking for help.

The countries you mentioned have a different perception of such jobs because their socio-economic setting is well planned. In Nigeria mechanic sef no get level for most people eye...for yankee to sabi repair car na great job cos it’s well packaged and sold.
The problem is the self respect we don’t have and how we reflect it to others especially those we think we are better than. We don’t have a culture of appreciation for social structure. We only respect people we perceive are doing better than us. Anybody at our service is below us.

Poloyanabo1:

Bro go join army, navy, airforce or civil defence...

security job sabi tie people down for years

all my fellow security guys way i leave resign still dey do security till now, the job no get future.

brother I don dey near 30 already and I no sabi anybody wey sabi somebody wey sabi another person

Angelfrost:


So, what would you have him counsel??! To tell the Op to quit and go rob a bank??!...

Someone is encouraging the Op, you are here asking him to shift. Na wa o!!!

I think that was a her...

howmarket2:
if you are talking about what is hot at the moment, men I cant do it.i cant go into java, or robotics. its way above my iQ.i cant lie to my self.it ll be a waste of time. iv said it before. I T is like going back to school.atificial intelligence cant be learnt just like that.or is it even common android app development.

You may just be underestimating yourself... give yourself some time. Either way, all the best.

my brother, consider the reasonable advice fellow nigeriand has given you. And ignore the unreasonable advice also the unreasonable people who look down on you.

A life without a plan always full of regrets. What was your plans when taking the job? If you had one work towards it, if you had none, develop one. Never neglect little beginning. Life changes in a day for those who are willing to pay the price now.

Finally, having a skill can help build your self esteem and make you become you own boss. But PLAN! THINK!

isaacfreeman99:
Facing the same thing here. Nigerians don't value security starting from army police etc not to talk of an ordinary a security guard. I remember 2015 at least meridian port Harcourt when an ashawo girl from casabranka insulted our supervisor Mr. Robinson for trying to ask interrogate her while she was going inside to meet one of her client. This call girl rained insults on the security, "common security, you go die for security work". Next day the guy drop uniform that he won't work again, now he is in South Africa with his sister.
But here in Nigeria a graduate will run to Dubai, Oman or Malaysia to do a security guard job there because there they earn up to 500k a month more than a bank manager here in Nigeria.

Exactly. Those jobs are valued outside. Our social value system is non existent . “Ordinary cab driver” is the person transporting idiots from point A to point B , without him they will be flying bus o, but he is “ordinary” because he is at their service.

We have no value system. We only respect people that oppress us with their affluence.
Once we feel say we better pass person automatically disrespect dun enter equation.

tot:


Good luck to you. Those making it legit are doing so. It's about knowing the right niche to position yourself. IT os not the same across board.

Forget my sister.. 2m$, 3m,4m,5m.. There’s mad money in that huzzle oo

Let this experience motivate you bro. I understand the ridicule associated with security jobs. Just keep your eyes open, oppurtunities lurks around. Feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to. Be good.

If prostitutes consider same, they will hardly survive. I did the job and am still doing it till now, and i can tell you that is better than theft.

Plut01:
If it is the issue of girls not liking you, then stop telling them directly you're an ordinary security man. Tell them you work undercover for Nigeria secret force. Many Nigerian girls No get time to search if there is anything like that or not


To the issue of people looking down on you? I tell you it is normal. It is a phase that i believe some of the great men of this modern era have passed through. Try and ignore some hurtful words from people and always believe that Job is temporary. Save little you can each month and move out when you think your savings is enough to start something else.
Browse the internet to have ideas on business you can do. Frequent Nairaland job and investment section more.

All in all, you determine what you will be or become in few years time.

Lmaoo I bet this your strategy is true & tested.

The caption should be your worst experience doing oru nche ( maiguide) in Nigeria because in other sane places like UAE security jobs there, are well trained and taking care of, and they earn more than civil Nigeria civil servants on level 15

EdidemLord:
brother I don dey near 30 already and I no sabi anybody wey sabi somebody wey sabi another person

Go try your luck bro...
just make sure you got guarantors and you are over average in intelligence...
I've met people who got enlisted without long legs.

paqman:
I was going to a party with my friend on getting to the event centre the gateman there happens to be my friend class rep no one can beat it intelectual . Then i was shock to the bone marrow . And to you op people we look down on you, as far as god as not look down you just no it a phase in life . And to everyone who is passing through this type of phase or more difficult than this may almight good locate you with divine helper

Why you choose to give oerson this kind headache na?

GeneralPula:


Forget my sister.. 2m$, 3m,4m,5m.. There’s mad money in that huzzle oo

You mean crime.

Let's stop sugar coating it by calling it hussle, it's nothing more than robbery and innocent people's sweat.

EdidemLord:
brother I don dey near 30 already and I no sabi anybody wey sabi somebody wey sabi another person

Go try your luck bro...
just make sure you got guarantors and you are over average in intelligence...
I've met people who got enlisted without long legs.
Only if you're Prayerful and hardworking.
Age is not a problem too.

I have noted that any job that is well underpaid in Nigeria, people tend to undermine people that do those jobs.

Also as labour is very cheap in Nigeria, that is why jobs as security guard, nursing, mechanic, carers (which is an ESSENTIAL job) are downplayed.

From being a security, you can grow your own security company and employ people, it is all about using you opportunity now to network, cos you have more chances to network with the owners of the company.

I know someone, who studied up to PHD level,used to be a security guard and now owns his security firm.

You can do anything in this world only if you want to, but the most important thing is NEVER give in to what people say or think about what you do or who you are. PERIOD

Ayomide11111:
If You've Done This Job Before, Pls Tell Me Your Experience Too

This my thread is just mainly for single men and guys outside there and I would like to share my experience with you guys on what I have undergone and experienced as a Security guard.

To be a security guard is not a job I can advise my enemy to opt for let alone my friend or relation. The job is a regardless one and very disgusting.

As a security guard, you are more or less a beggar in the street, should I say beggar has a little regard more than you.

When people see you, they see nothing in you. Most especially when you're trying to speak to them in English making them to know that you're educated...(laugh..) You just did it wrong, to them it means you are having mental problem.

The image impression of 98% of people on guys who do this job to hustle for their lives rather than involving in criminal practices is that they have no future; is that they cannot make it in their lives; e.t.c.

Since I've started this job when I finished my program in the polytechnic, any lady I made to know about the job I do turns me off later, some said it's a beggars' work.

And currently, I hardly have female friends not to talk of girlfriends or marriage.

Though, I didn't mean to start this job before if not condition, but now I'm planning to quit the job and find another.

Sometimes, I cried in my room, begging God to show me another way.

One of the workers in the place of work that I'm guiding once told me that his dog is better off than me. This is even the person that cannot even compose simple correct English, he said his dog is better than me.

Your experience too is allowed... Thank you.

Hmm

Not all security guard jobs are bad; not in Nigeria anyway. I would suggest that you do your job diligently and you never know who you will meet in the course of your duty.

Be courteous, dress neatly and never miss the opportunity to show you have more to offer.

Many many years ago, I was a security guard. For me, it was a means to an end. I achieved my goal at the end.

Poloyanabo1:

I think that was a her...

I stand corrected sir.

can’t fault your experience. There is no job dignity in Nigeria.

Alfather:
I was worried that i have no shoe untill i saw a man that have no feet.
there is light at the end of the tunel.
op pm me, i can help you

I need job too pls.