When I received the message to come interview for Appl3, it was a different kind of excitement for the "achievement".

This was an opportunity to come work for one of the most recognized and prestigious companies in the world. What an Honor.
The recognition was a big enough Win for me, I remember how long and hard I worked in Nigeria and what gains I got from it - very little.

I did the interviews, too many stages for my liking - shey na for NAsA abi na for neurosurgery dem wan employ me??
Cleared the HR, hiring manager and faced the final stage made up of a multidisciplinary team of 8 different interviews spread over the entire day.
At the end, I did not make it through - getting a job of this kind sometimes hinges on luck, not a function of what you know. I did my best and it was evident when weeks later (roughly 2 weeks ago), I was invited to come interview for another team at Appl3.

I declined, the stress from numerous interviews was too much, I had gotten and started a new job and needed time to recover.


Finally - Do not be like TwitterLady below, come to yankee where your hard work will be rewarded once you do almost the exact same hustling+bustling you are doing in Nigeria or even less...
Good morning Nigerians and Goodnight my yankee people. I'm out for the night.

MackyNaija:
The technology behind Electronics manufacturing is amazing!

Nice one bro

The technology behind Electronics manufacturing is amazing!

Nice one bro

Lemme keep this here... I have crafted a way to ensure my naija work experience did not and will not go to waste.
It has to be counted whenever I apply to jobs here. Will explain later - ElectroMech, Electricals and Electronics.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world. Mackynaija, do you live in the Bay Area?

@MackyNajia.

You are doing great, your consistency is topnotch.
Please I need a second opinion on an issue, it's kind of urgent.

Which Engineering has more prospects for International students? Environmental or Industrial?

I got a hint that Environmental graduate students at A and M Kingsville struggle to get Co-ops and Internships unlike Industrial Engineering students.

Please can you confirm this?

Also what department does better? Stydents from Env or Industrial?

Ndipe:
Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world. Mackynaija, do you live in the Bay Area?

Yes and the rent don gimme bald head.

QuinArewa:
@MackyNajia.

You are doing great, your consistency is topnotch.
Please I need a second opinion on an issue, it's kind of urgent.

Which Engineering has more prospects for International students? Environmental or Industrial?

Thanks. The answer is straight forward -

Environmental graduate = Environmental engineer

Industrial graduate = Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Quality Engineer, Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Safety Specialist... The opportunities are numerous
These are the job roles I can remember by heart.

If one can only be admitted into Environmental dept based on their Bsc, they'll need to do a switch a semester after resumption.
Industrial department MIGHT only be willing to accept 1 of the 3 courses done under Environmental dept. But if one goes informed, they'll take courses upfront applicable to Industrial dept, then,2 or more courses can be accepted.

Hope I have been able to convince and not confuse you that doing Industrial Engineering is more viable.
The Department sef easy to survive while giving you space/chance/freedom & opportunity to pursue woman.

MackyNaija:

Yes and the rent don gimme bald head.



Thanks. The answer is straight forward -

Environmental graduate = Environmental engineer

Industrial graduate = Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Quality Engineer, Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Safety Specialist... The opportunities are numerous
These are the job roles I can remember by heart.

If one can only be admitted into Environmental dept based on their Bsc, they'll need to do a switch a semester after resumption.
Industrial department MIGHT only be willing to accept 1 of the 3 courses done under Environmental dept. But if one goes informed, they'll take courses upfront applicable to Industrial dept, then,2 or more courses can be accepted.

Hope I have been able to convince and not confuse you that doing Industrial Engineering is more viable.
The Department sef easy to survive while giving you space/chance/freedom & opportunity to pursue woman.

Lol, Thank you MackyNaija, in my case, it would be to pursue man.

Rent is coming down in the Bay Area.

Hadampson:


For real
Thanks bro for calling me here. Mackynaija wetin you bring come for your boy o. We dey wait for long updates, no disappoint us abeg

NiklauseFred
subomi007
Jizzyjordan
danny6552
skylane
lamboladee
Richdee1
SaintHillary
vhuqnl
Joohan

Mackynaija is back

Thank you Hadampson for mentioning me... I hope Jizzyjordan is equally following promptly.

Mackynaija Weldone bros, let me appreciate all the information you are sharing, it worth.more than millions, because, information is key in building and creating success.

It's inspirational and it rekindles hopes

Thank you.

MackyNaija:

I used some lines of awards and volunteer experiences while I was still a student.

You'll be addressed the way you package your resume, post graduation I changed tactics.

thanks man.
you are really doing a great job here. am currently doing my Msc in Paris, guess my CV needs some editing now

Hadampson:


For real
Thanks bro for calling me here. Mackynaija wetin you bring come for your boy o. We dey wait for long updates, no disappoint us abeg

NiklauseFred
subomi007
Jizzyjordan
danny6552
skylane
lamboladee
Richdee1
SaintHillary
vhuqnl
Joohan

Mackynaija is back

>>Thanks for the mention bruv
>>jst finished my UK biometrics this morning, stressful asf but WeMove>>

>>Take pishure

Is it possible to switch courses (international relations and diplomacy to computer science) for undergraduate in the US?

MackyNaija:
Today was better than all the days I have spent in school, building friendships.

Some people no deh try, some others are just marvelous! One very tight man just came to 'our' rescue... Drove 'us' all around town today, no complains or grumbling.

Uses his time, fuel and dishes advice and street sense like kilode!?

I go chop buffet today... I see food, I respect myself. Had rice, lil spag and grilled chicken + watermelons... Chop wetin you know, no allow long throat kee you.

3 years ago I posted....

Today I remember my Friend and Brother, who passed on about 100 days ago.
He showed me that selfless men can still be found...

True help is when someone who stands to gain nothing from you renders you assistance...
To everyone reading this, lend a helping hand to someone in need.

With a heavy heart I say - Rest on "The Don", I believe you are in a better place. I will forever remember you!

SaintHilary:

>>Thanks for the mention bruv
>>jst finished my UK biometrics this morning, stressful asf but WeMove>>

>>Take pishure

Congrats bro
We moveeee

MackyNaija:


3 years ago I posted....

Today I remember my Friend and Brother, who passed on about 100 days ago.
He showed me that selfless men can still be found...

True help is when someone who stands to gain nothing from you renders you assistance...
To everyone reading this, lend a helping hand to someone in need.

With a heavy heart I say - Rest on "The Don", I believe you are in a better place. I will forever remember you!

Painful, but I hope his soul rest in perfect peace

MackyNaija:
While I was working fulltime, onsite daily during the pandemic lockdown, I started writing certifications related to quality engineering - this helped me alot.

I was chasing 5 items at the time -
Taking certifications which would lead to making the move to a new job in a different state with a bigger title and more earnings.... This wouldn't be easy...

My targets were aligned in that particular order.

I prepared for and took the first Certification while applying for jobs and made my Linked1n profile open to new opportunities - it's a games of numbers, the more one applies to, the better the chances. I was qualified and an almost exact match for a bulk of the jobs I applied to but still got rejects. Companies no get joy.

Dismissed many prospects from Linked1n because they were in the Bay Area, concentrated on jobs outside and got interview 1 where they set the panel interview 3weeks out and cancelled it 2 hours before the scheduled time. They said someone they had given an offer had accepted it - unprofessional to have scheduled me while offering people the job.
This one pain me, I had left preparing for my exams for this entire job. Time wasted!

Interviewed with company 2 where 8weeks after interviewing with the VP, they keep saying they are yet to make a decision.
This opportunity almost took me back to Texas, guess it wasn't meant to be. Senior title, low cost of living.

Companies 3 and 4 came calling via linked1n and since I was So Sure of going to work for company 2 in Texas, I decided to interview with these new ones just for the exposure. They were Bay area companies, I had no interest in staying here...

Glad I didn't blow them off, I finally accepted the offer from company 4. Company 3 was Appl3, yes the almighty Apple Inc.

Thanks for sharing your personal story @MackyNaija. I also had a similar experience since coming to the United States where you get return on investment for all your learning and schooling. I had interviews with different companies from the Almighty Facebook to Goldman Sachs to Visa USA Inc. and many more. I hope fellow Nigerians understand that your destiny is relative to your territory. Enough Said!

Tunmise100:



Thanks for sharing your personal story @MackyNaija. I also had a similar experience since coming to the United States where you get return on investment for all your learning and schooling. I had interviews with different companies from the Almighty Facebook to Goldman Sachs to Visa USA Inc. and many more. I hope fellow Nigerians understand that your destiny is relative to your territory. Enough Said!

Why una Dey hide... come and share story and ginger boys jare

okpmoses:
Is it possible to switch courses (international relations and diplomacy to computer science) for undergraduate in the US?

I’m currently studying this course and I have big dreams to peruse in this course and My Oga @MackyNaija Has motivated me to keep on pushing
So my question is ,Why do you want to change from ISD to computer science? Is there any problem with our course ,,,please tell me all you know

Tunmise100:

Thanks for sharing your personal story @MackyNaija. I also had a similar experience since coming to the United States where you get return on investment for all your learning and schooling. I had interviews with different companies from the Almighty Facebook to Goldman Sachs to Visa USA Inc. and many more. I hope fellow Nigerians understand that your destiny is relative to your territory. Enough Said!

You are blessed!

More resumes from Link3dIn (gotten a year ago) and Bl1nd (gotten today) so job seekers know Who & What they are competing against.

Work from home don finish my life! This is equal to getting paid for doing "Nothing".
I am thinking of how to start playing video games from my work desk, dust don gather for my ps4 after 6months.

Paccus:

Why una Dey hide... come and share story and ginger boys jare

Omo, yankee sweet abeg. The thought of the better life should be enough to get people fired up! and get them Moving!


Six months ago, I had 5 problems, solving only one would have been a Huge achievement -
Get Certified
Leave California
get a New Job
with Higher Job Title
make More Money

I achieved 5 outta 6 - Certified by the world recognized body for quality, got a new job as a Senior Engr with a 12% salary increase, then added and solved problem number 6!
because once problems finish, you need to create a new one and solve it! That how I inherited sweet problem number 6.

MackyNaija:
Work from home don finish my life! This is equal to getting paid for doing "Nothing".
I am thinking of how to start playing video games from my work desk, dust don gather for my ps4 after 6months.


Omo, yankee sweet abeg. The thought of the better life should be enough to get people fired up! and get them Moving!


Six months ago, I had 5 problems, solving only one would have been a Huge achievement -
Get Certified
Leave California
get a New Job
with Higher Job Title
make More Money

I achieved 5 outta 6 - Certified by the world recognized body for quality, got a new job as a Senior Engr with a 12% salary increase, then added and solved problem number 6!
because once problems finish, you need to create a new one and solve it! That how I inherited sweet problem number 6.

Your post reminds me of captain Henry Avery words. He said and I quote “ I am a man of fortune and I must seek my fortune”. Congrats man and keep soaring.

MackyNaija:
Work from home don finish my life! This is equal to getting paid for doing "Nothing".
I am thinking of how to start playing video games from my work desk, dust don gather for my ps4 after 6months.


Omo, yankee sweet abeg. The thought of the better life should be enough to get people fired up! and get them Moving!


Six months ago, I had 5 problems, solving only one would have been a Huge achievement -
Get Certified
Leave California
get a New Job
with Higher Job Title
make More Money

I achieved 5 outta 6 - Certified by the world recognized body for quality, got a new job as a Senior Engr with a 12% salary increase, then added and solved problem number 6!
because once problems finish, you need to create a new one and solve it! That how I inherited sweet problem number 6.

What is your advice for present undergraduates now oga Macky.

How would immigration projections be like in 4 to 5 years time.

MackyNaija:

Sorry I have been busy for the last six months repackaging myself, now wey the matter don pure, I am back.

I have almost no knowledge about this field but I have so much trust in the United States - Most times your hustle go pay.

Thanks for the reply boss man and welcome back , pls I'm enjoying every bit of your update. Keep them coming.

Subomi007:


Thank you Hadampson for mentioning me... I hope Jizzyjordan is equally following promptly.

Mackynaija Weldone bros, let me appreciate all the information you are sharing, it worth.more than millions, because, information is key in building and creating success.

It's inspirational and it rekindles hopes

Thank you.

yeah am following thanks for the mention

MackyNaija:

Sorry I have been busy for the last six months repackaging myself, now wey the matter don pure, I am back.

I have almost no knowledge about this field but I have so much trust in the United States - Most times your hustle go pay.

Thanks for the reply and welcome back

ThatBlackboy:



I’m currently studying this course and I have big dreams to peruse in this course and My Oga @MackyNaija Has motivated me to keep on pushing
So my question is ,Why do you want to change from ISD to computer science? Is there any problem with our course ,,,please tell me all you know

Are you studying in the US or NG?
I'm considering switching cuz of the love I have for IT related stuff lately.

okpmoses:


Are you studying in the US or NG?
I'm considering switching cuz of the love I have for IT related stuff lately.

You can switch easily. Just contact your academic advisor. Note that you'll have to take a couple of extra courses to make up for lost time which will inadvertently lead to anything from 1 to 4 extra semesters depending on your current standing.

okpmoses:


Are you studying in the US or NG?
I'm considering switching cuz of the love I have for IT related stuff lately.

I’m studying in Nigeria
ASUU strike and the Testimonies I heard from MackyNaija and Chiggslover thread have Made me start my preparations to Leave ....

Sweden
Uk
Germany
Canada
Are my dream destinations
And I’d like to be a Diplomat or Any International personnel so yea .....I’m in my 300level now �� wish me luck guys and pray for me too.....my kids can’t suffer what I suffered in this Country

Honestly menh! We need we to leave this country

ThatBlackboy:


I’m studying in Nigeria
ASUU strike and the Testimonies I heard from MackyNaija and Chiggslover thread have Made me start my preparations to Leave ....

Sweden
Uk
Germany
Canada
Are my dream destinations
And I’d like to be a Diplomat or Any International personnel so yea .....I’m in my 300level now �� wish me luck guys and pray for me too.....my kids can’t suffer what I suffered in this Country

Well done oga macky. I have been a silent follower of this thread since early last year. Thanks for the motivation sir. I pray I get to my dream country soon.��

MackyNaija:

You are blessed!

More resumes from Link3dIn (gotten a year ago) and Bl1nd (gotten today) so job seekers know Who & What they are competing against.

The resumes are intimidating. It goes to show that there is an exponentially increasing pool of talents from all over the world flocking into the United States for a better and more rewarding life. I would encourage fellow Nigerians to explore academic opportunities or sport scholarships to the United States or any civilized & industrialized community. Nigeria is way behind and it’s really depressing to see the trajectory the country is taking.

I will end with this quote: “The future is already here, it is just not very evenly distributed.” ~ William Gibson

Wow,


I had to read this thread for good three days to get to this page. I must say I'm ready fired up. seeing your success has whet my desire to travel out, although I'm in the medical line.

A quick question, what's the employment prospects for a Physiotherapist in the states? I have a physiotherapy degree (in view). I also have a HND in Pharmaceutical Technology (Distinction) considering my age(26) I intend to work in Nigeria for few years -just for the experience though!

Then proceed with practicing abroad. Although it is likely to change because this country Nigeria is heading towards the abyss and I just want to leave the for the sake of my sanity.

I'll love your honest response.

NB. I don't have any relatives outside nor do I know anyone in the USA.

CC MackyNaija
CC: kroger

Abeg help your boy ��

One Love ��