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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by jericco1(m): 12:19am On Dec 14, 2020
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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by lordally(m): 12:20am On Dec 14, 2020
jericco1:
I don finish I don serve but work no dey!
Na surveys I take dey survive. E be tins o
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by tedimola(m): 12:21am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.
seems this uncle didn't see where they wrote back up plan. I see you becoming a lecturer in future. Good luck!
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Godhead4(m): 12:28am On Dec 14, 2020
unity004:
cry my backup have been poultry farming but I have been facing challenges from chickens getting sick where some will end up dead to people buying on credit and not paying not to talk of expensive feeds. just hoping on God

You know there's a drug you can buy and add to their drinking water so they don't fall sick. It works
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Nobody: 12:28am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.
You sound like me 7 years ago, not to break your spirit but except you have a rich and well connected family or find a way out of this country you might regret all that time you gave to education.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Mcslize: 12:36am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.

It's nice to reason this way but as someone who has passed through the system, I will advice you while studying to acquire a certificate, make sure you learn a digital skill. It's not about the paper called certificate but it's all about what you can do.

The question you need to ask yourself after graduating is; aside the certificate, what problem can I beat my chest that I can confidently provide a solution to?

Nigeria schools don't teach us many things. After the so many Engineering Laboratory practicals that run from 200 level to 400 level, we later find out that we've learnt nothing to help us succeed in the outside world. Every other skills you need to succeed in life, you will acquire them all by yourself.

Qualification is good but not without experience. Hence, do well to acquire some soft/digital skills using some world class platforms such as udemy.

You can learn project management and acquire the skill and other well sort after digital skills and you will be amazed how those will end up putting food on your table and paying the bill by the time you come of age and start living alone.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by charleybam(m): 12:37am On Dec 14, 2020
jericco1:
I don finish I don serve but work no dey! Na surveys I take dey survive. E be tins o
Bros abeg i need the surveys also 08186600766
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by MONEY247: 12:37am On Dec 14, 2020
revived:
On God

Face My Fx And Crypto trading fully

Gotten me three cars already

God bless you joor...!!
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by enemyofprogress: 12:40am On Dec 14, 2020
Na yahoo nau
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Nobody: 12:41am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:



Could you explain what you mean by this "Nigerian System"?
You don't know where you are, there is a strong reason everyone is mentioning you. So when you have all these qualifications, you then do what? Apply for a job? You'll be considered extremely lucky to get a high paying job of 400k monthly which is less than $1,000. Money yahoo Boys blow in 1 night grin, money Instagram influencers make in a week! Except you wish to become the next Elon Musk and apply that knowledge elsewhere. Nigeria will humble you grin

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by iamimohtal(m): 12:47am On Dec 14, 2020
Church
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by calcal: 1:09am On Dec 14, 2020
revived:
On God

Face My Fx And Crypto trading fully

Gotten me three cars already

It is a risk worth taking.

For the best result, one needs to have something doing, anything, be it, bricklayer or taxi driver. the income from this will keep you going without touching your crypto-investment or rushing to sell.

The soro soko generation needs to get much involve in the business.

I bought 10000 ETH when it was $.6 back in 2015 with my school fees. it is risky anyway. so guys be careful.

Crypto has produced millions of millionaires most especially in the Asian countries.

Just buy and keep it for several years you don't need to do anything. keep doing your small job and keep your mouth shot.

Secondary school education is enough for someone to become a president.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by GoodBoi1(m): 1:18am On Dec 14, 2020
My backup plan was my hobby, software development. I was just so interested in it and by the grace of God, it has fetched me millions, taken me outside the country, and still bringing opportunities. I was a serious student while at the university but I began to ask myself questions,

What differentiates me from the average student?
How do I stand out?
By reading and passing exams like every other student?
Aside from reading and passing exams, what else can I do?
What else can I do that can bring in money?

I realized I had no marketable skill and decided to pick one, software development, while at the university and I am glad I did.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by fdigital(m): 1:36am On Dec 14, 2020
Degrees only assist you in landing interview or getting hr
attention of the company request it.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by InvertedHammer: 1:42am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.
/
grin
Thinking exactly like a 100L student.

" Mummy Thank ma" still dey worry you.
grin
/

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Daddy46: 1:43am On Dec 14, 2020
unity004:
cry my backup have been poultry farming but I have been facing challenges from chickens getting sick where some will end up dead to people buying on credit and not paying not to talk of expensive feeds. just hoping on God
Bros why don't you try egg production although am into poultry too I have turkey chicks now,get male and female turkey when they mate you hash their eggs a full grown turkey is like 35k,if you have money try eggs just order for point of lay chicken,let's assume you are getting at least 25 to 30create a month x1100 for a create of which egg is sold1200 or1300 now check the amount a month sir,I have that plan but no money I have applied for loans,even dm dangote group no reply,even access they said it 20k since my company is not registered this stupid government say they will give youth money we never see anything,bro try it and thank me later09037708654

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by kingxsamz(m): 1:52am On Dec 14, 2020
Newman20:



He didn't say you shouldn't learn a skill. He said that learning of said skill shouldn't be used to replace your education.


You should go read his post again.

Bro the thread clearly says, "what's your next plan if school doesn't work out"? Not "is skill worth more than education"?

Part of his comment was "My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you" .

So according to the thread's title, does one still opt for education when it has clearly failed him in a failed country like Nigeria? That's why his comment is laughable, because it doesn't work that way in a setting like Nigeria.
And yes, you can be successful through a skill you acquired without finishing or going through higher institution.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Newman20(m): 1:59am On Dec 14, 2020
kingxsamz:


Bro the thread clearly says, "what's your next plan if school doesn't work out"? Not "is skill worth more than education"?

Part of his comment was "My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you" .

So according to the thread's title, does one still opt for education when it has clearly failed him in a failed country like Nigeria? That's why his comment is laughable, because it doesn't work that way in a setting like Nigeria.
And yes, you can be successful through a skill you acquired without finishing or going through higher institution.



Well, your explanation was very detailed, I'll give u that. His comment was actually laughable for the most part.


You sir, have won my respect. If you have any business going on I wish you the best in it.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by faceland: 2:25am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.

You are ordinary 100 level (secondary school to me) and think getting a masters in Mechanic from a Nigerian university is an achievement? Locally you would still need connection to find work. Overseas, your qualification is a joke and they are automating things (you would need advance knowledge in IT because many of those jobs would disappear in the next 10 years, which due to strikes, would be around the time you get your masters degree).

I would really love to know what you mean by "true education" and as a 100 leave student can you honestly say you are gaining 'education' or just doing 'academic exercise'... This is Nigeria where a VC advice on graduation day is to learn handwork.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by TinubuGoQuench(f): 2:26am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.


YOU ARE NOT WISE!

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by futurewise11(m): 2:28am On Dec 14, 2020
Here in Germany, the only thing they care about is "can you get the job done"? Yes...they test you..if you can ace the interview process, you have the job. Degrees only assist you in landing interview or getting hr attention of the company request it.

Many managers in amazon, facebook, google etc do not have a degree. Learn a skill..IT...networking, software development, PC repairs, software, learn excel(you cannot succeed in modern world without it).

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Godsown0: 2:32am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.
Should we tell him?

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by TinubuGoQuench(f): 2:36am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:


It's quite clear from your comments that you haven't utilized the power of the internet.
One of my friends is already in his 2nd Semester,200lvl Mech.E scheme outline(that is the list of courses he'll do in 200lvl and the contents of each),while is school he is in my set(100lvl Mech.E).
And he is doing this while working at a fueling station(Making money and Getting far in his course).
He gets his study materials from the wealth of resources available on the Internet(No be only porn dem they use internet watch)

NA SMALL PIKIN YOU STILL BE
SOON YOU GO DEY WISER

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by WoundedLamb: 2:50am On Dec 14, 2020
Chevrolet076:


what do you Know.. do you think I'm someone who didn't pass through the four walls of a university... I can say that I've had my fair share of reading... I'm a first class student per academic with CGPA of over 4.79...

so in any way, I'm not discouraging him... I'm just trying to advice him to seek a better realistic plan B

Your academic achievements were never in question, sir. I never slightly suggested you didn't go to school and I sincerely don't know where you got that impression from. Most importantly, this is not about you but about your post I quoted. You said that Nigeria will make him wise up and I'm saying we should reconsider our choice of words so they don't come off as curses. It's good to have other plans but saying Nigeria will do this or that to him cause of his decisions does seem more like a threat than an advice. The key word there is "will" which denotes certainty. I clearly see the source of opinion but what works for A might not work for B. Like I said, some people still made it in Nigeria with thier education regardless of their GPA. So while it's good to advise him, we can't say for certain what his fate would be.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by GAMERGUY777(m): 3:33am On Dec 14, 2020
iamadonis2:


I wanted to reply him but I thought to hold my peace.

Until you wrote him. We’ve all been there. Sheybi he’s in 100 lvl? I pray the system doesn’t break him and his spirit.
was waiting for this comment grin us that just finished have all folded our cert one syd and entered into anything lucrative, I know a guy who hacks games ps4 and games and is making serious money from it someone that graduated since and got tired of searching for work, I can't say the same for those in medical field thier own is different from others
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Obaman12: 3:37am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill acquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.

Young man! You're definitely on your right path to greatness, though it'll be a bit rough as you go, don't just give up. Just as you've highlighted, work wholeheartedly towards it, u won't regret anything.

Currently, I'm on my M.Tech now, and when I'm done, I'll go for my PhD by the grace of God. I planned my way up here long ago, na God just dey push man dey go.

No look anybody, focus on where you're heading to. Don't take away God in all you do.

Wish you all the best.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Obaman12: 3:41am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill acquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.

Young man! You're definitely on your right path to greatness, though it'll be a bit rough as you go, don't just give up. Just as you've highlighted, work wholeheartedly towards it, u won't regret anything.

Currently, I'm on my M.Tech now, and when I'm done, I'll go for my PhD by the grace of God. I planned my way up here long ago, na God just dey push man dey go.

No look anybody, focus on where you're heading to. Don't take away God in all you do.

Wish you all the best.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by northvietnam(m): 3:44am On Dec 14, 2020
NwadykExcel:
Yo bro,i'll never neglect my education.
I will still get up to a Masters in Mech.E.
And a B.sc in Economics and maybe in Applied Mathematics as well.Though i'm still in 100lvl doing Mech.E.
My main plan and back-up plan all involves me getting an education so if you like be there and be doing "vocational skill" .we'll see how far that really gets you.
Anyone can learn a vocational skill and still be very educated.
People looking towards skill auquisition as a substitute for True Education are shortsighted.


Jambite....

Make ur parents train u for this one finish first .. noise maker...

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by Nobody: 4:17am On Dec 14, 2020
Mine Phone Engineer Or A Barber.
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by madjune(m): 4:41am On Dec 14, 2020
Back up plan is

Hustle and pray.

Hustle and pray to leave Nigeria.

Outside Nigeria, hustle and pray and work hard and smart.

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Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by revived: 5:19am On Dec 14, 2020
calcal:


It is a risk worth taking.

For the best result, one needs to have something doing, anything, be it, bricklayer or taxi driver. the income from this will keep you going without touching your crypto-investment or rushing to sell.

The soro soko generation needs to get much involve in the business.

I bought 10000 ETH when it was $.6 back in 2015 with my school fees. it is risky anyway. so guys be careful.

Crypto has produced millions of millionaires most especially in the Asian countries.

Just buy and keep it for several years you don't need to do anything. keep doing your small job and keep your mouth shot.

Secondary school education is enough for someone to become a president.




I rep u boss cool shocked cool...,...... Yeah boss we move in with other things while Investing also in Crypto
Re: Let’s Discuss! If School Does Not Work Out, What Is Your Back Up Plan? by kumulus(m): 5:38am On Dec 14, 2020
Newman20:




If you ask me I'd say you got a little too philosophical in your post. We're talking about the job market and how you plan to survive if education doesn't work out and your explanation doesn't pan out.

In our economy today the fact is that there is no room for upcoming businesses to thrive or even get the profit they were expecting. If you ask me almost all business ventures in our country are over saturated and don't bring profit. The only solution is to get an education (a wide one not just ssce or a bachelor's) and I assure you that there will be no limit to the success you can achieve ( just kidding there is actually a limit because this is Nigeria).


Like Nwadykexcel the person above you said "Those looking at skill acquisition as a substitute for education are truly shortsighted."


Fin


It ought to be clear to you my response was directed to NwadykExcel.

Do you have an idea of how many graduates this country has presently?? The number is embarrassingly too large, how many decades of churning out jobless graduates again

Well I wouldn't go into further details on that so I don't hear it too much...


I don't think I hinted anywhere I'm against education, the op asked for backup plans if education failed and he said his backup was education still...how is that plausible in the first place when the question had been conditioned so??! Think about that please.

We claim the country is saturated with businesses and entrepreneurs already but is that so?? What I think we fail to realize is that the world has moved off into the information age and the industrial era is getting into its final close. When people say they are getting a skill I don't think it's the tailoring, automobile mechanic, fashion design thingy per se. The world as we know it today is more a global village and thankfully we are getting access to information more readily via the internet, office works are getting out of fashion...the world is moving off into cloud computing and people who posses good skills are ever needed. Traditional "professionals" are very much less in demand. What it takes to thrive in this time anywhere are skills, not certificates.

Why do you think most graduates around here are regarded as 'unemployable'? You probably should be asking yourself right now, what makes a graduate employable??! Skills my man, not the "this is to certify that ......" America today as we know it was built out from economic disadvantage off the efforts of nothing but pure skill and grit, very industrious men who displayed great passion gave the foundation of what you see today as the number one nation. Men who showed skill and not just intellect or academia alone.

Remember according to the op, this wasn't a choice between classroom education and/or skills acquisition, he said a 'backup plan'. If there's one who failed to address the op correctly I suspect it should be the young man I initially responded to.


To address the issue of businesses failing to make profit, how do we expect this not to be. The flow of money is greatly outbalanced hence the constant failures recorded by people going into business (which in most cases are people who have failed to do due diligence).


Again, it isn't a "vs'' matter!

-Lloyd

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