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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by wunmi590(m): 4:16pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:


Your last sentence is exactly my fear.... One man biz, he can decide to sack anytime at will

This has actually happened to me before, but all three employment I got same day was one man business...

But I chose the one that has the highest pay, later after 3month, I was sacked...

I had to send mail to the other two, luckily one replied and I was employed back...

I'm there till now, 2years plus now

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by haybhi1(m): 4:20pm On May 31, 2023
N3TRAL:
Private
Why the preference?
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by kachii77: 4:25pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
1. Federal Hospital Job - ₦95,000 monthly
2. General Manager of a subsidiary of a big pharmaceutical company - ₦500,000 monthly.

I have been out of job for 2yrs before these employments, I have really suffered that in those 2years, where my family have disowned cos I have been so poor and hopeless.

Now I want to make the right choice, which job should I pick cos I'm also thinking of japa very soon



My little take is it depends on ur long term. If ur short to medium term plan is japaing u'll need funds ...and lots of it considering u are trying to recover from recession. If ur ur long term plan was nigeria I would have reluctantly gone with the government job but that would be after I have know about other perks

Also the gap b/w the funds in the private and govt job is too wide ....if it was a case of max 2 and half times higher than the government i would have suggested government esp if ur plan was to remain in Nigeria


Also with private firms where ever they pay decent ..apart from ioc, telecoms, oil and gas servicing companies...u'll need to know more about the role and company....if the company has been existing for long ..u could check LinkedIn to see if u can dialog with previous or current staff members to get an idea of the work environment. If its a startup ...except ur very good work pressure wise I would advise against it


If u take up the private u have to settle ur debts and immediately start putting plans in motion for japa now inflow is coming in...because that is d mistake a lot of ppl make they keep procrastinating and procrastinating ...assuming all things work out well within a few years u can japa...and incase things at the company dont go straight forward...at least u'll have the funds to japa

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by bizhop01: 4:35pm On May 31, 2023
Another cook story
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Paracetamol01: 4:44pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:


I no dey whine you, it's the truth... I have both offer of employment as I dey. I am 41yrs old married with kids but lost my job about 2-3yrs ago ran into debts and many financial problems. So I have been living a terrible life with children until God now gave me these two offers. But I just want to get things right this time, I can't afford to make any mistake this time
500k

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Menclothing: 5:05pm On May 31, 2023
Everyone is saying collect 500k job what if sacked after 2 month

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 6:14pm On May 31, 2023
Kobicove:


Find out what happened to the previous General Manager of the pharmaceutical company before you accept that job if you're so concerned about job security

They have never had General Manager, the business has grown bigger that it now needs a general manager. I'm going to the first GM
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 6:18pm On May 31, 2023
Menclothing:
Everyone is saying collect 500k job what if sacked after 2 month

Exactly the point, I have taken a private job before that I set the company up personally from the scratch because the owner has no experience at all about the biz. After helping to set up the biz and even got him lucrative deal with state govt. He sacked me that he no longer need my service and gave me one month salary in lieu.... That is why I am so careful about this one too, cos once beaten twice shy but at the same time I need good pay to cover the lost years and plenty debts hanging on my neck
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 6:22pm On May 31, 2023
ukeme200:
OP, follow this advise. He has said everything I had in mind to advise you.

I'm a federal worker in the aviation industry on Level 9. Everything I have achieved since I started working in 2016 is through my side hustle. The salary from government can't even feed my 2 year old daughter for a month talkless of paying my rent and settling other bills. Once I hit 10 years on the job, I plan to Japa because the system is nothing to write home about. You won't believe we have not been paid May 2023 salary because of technical glitches from the CBN.

Bottom line? Grab the 500K job with your full chest!


Thank you for this advice... I appreciate it
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by DoTheNeedful: 6:28pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
1. Federal Hospital Job - ₦95,000 monthly
2. General Manager of a subsidiary of a big pharmaceutical company - ₦500,000 monthly.

I have been out of job for 2yrs before these employments, I have really suffered that in those 2years, where my family have disowned cos I have been so poor and hopeless.

Now I want to make the right choice, which job should I pick cos I'm also thinking of japa very soon

It's a terrible thing to be jobless in one's 40s with mouths to feed. I would recommend the FG job. If 95k is what is stated on your appointment letter, then your total pay will be significantly more than that. Before I left Nigeria, I was working in a federal government establishment. My offer letter stated 76k, but my take home after tax was around 108k. This was 10 years ago.

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Jolly1010: 6:29pm On May 31, 2023
Stop exaggeration. Which kind of food does your 2 years old daughter eats that a salary of level 9 worker can't feed her?

ukeme200:
OP, follow this advise. He has said everything I had in mind to advise you.

I'm a federal worker in the aviation industry on Level 9. Everything I have achieved since I started working in 2016 is through my side hustle. The salary from government can't even feed my 2 year old daughter for a month talkless of paying my rent and settling other bills. Once I hit 10 years on the job, I plan to Japa because the system is nothing to write home about. You won't believe we have not been paid May 2023 salary because of technical glitches from the CBN.

Bottom line? Grab the 500K job with your full chest!

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 6:29pm On May 31, 2023
Brownshoe:
Op hope say no be cruise? Which pharm coy go pay u that in Nigeria , manager not director o.

It's not a cruise.... It's a producing pharmaceutical company, also has subsidiaries in retail and restaurant businesses. GM is as good as a director position. That aside, my only fear is job security, I have no doubt of performing and even exceeding the set targets cos I'm a workaholic. I'm only scared of setting things up fine and they ask me to go cos it has happened to me in the past. It's a one man biz. I'm 41 and I may not get opportunity to even rise to be director in FG job cos of retirement age but at least FG has job security. I have been out of job for over 2yrs and it's been crazy surviving
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Abbeylincoln01: 6:31pm On May 31, 2023
My guy just pray to God for divine direction

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by jamesfadairo(m): 6:33pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
if the federal government appointment will involve IPPIS capturing, please run fast for your life and grab the private one.

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Godtemi: 6:36pm On May 31, 2023
Chidolalar:


Pls can u connect me on how get a well paid job or travel out to Canada or any European country and have a well paid job over there.
I like your lifestyle

I am open to guide you
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Adaobiii: 6:41pm On May 31, 2023
How can you ever compare 500k to 95k,you shouldn't be asking this question
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Primusinterpares(m): 6:59pm On May 31, 2023
Job security doesn't exist anywhere.
As long as the company is in business they will definitely need your input.


My advise is he should go for the 500k offer.

Also, there are some experience you will have na job go dey find you.
As a general manager in a pharmacitical company? He nor fit look for job again. Except he is just a figure head. At that position it's higher level to another.

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by ProfChris10(m): 7:10pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
1. Federal Hospital Job - ₦95,000 monthly
2. General Manager of a subsidiary of a big pharmaceutical company - ₦500,000 monthly.

I have been out of job for 2yrs before these employments, I have really suffered that in those 2years, where my family have disowned cos I have been so poor and hopeless.

Now I want to make the right choice, which job should I pick cos I'm also thinking of japa very soon

I will advise you to take the private job. What’s job security without fulfillment? That’s the only argument for the federal job.

You are not any younger to take a federal job now, think about the years left to work there.

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Postinor: 7:25pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
1. Federal Hospital Job - ₦95,000 monthly
2. General Manager of a subsidiary of a big pharmaceutical company - ₦500,000 monthly.

I have been out of job for 2yrs before these employments, I have really suffered that in those 2years, where my family have disowned cos I have been so poor and hopeless.

Now I want to make the right choice, which job should I pick cos I'm also thinking of japa very soon
are you a pharmacist,I thought medical professionals hardly look for jobs
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by cedricksly: 8:02pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:


I no dey whine you, it's the truth... I have both offer of employment as I dey. I am 41yrs old married with kids but lost my job about 2-3yrs ago ran into debts and many financial problems. So I have been living a terrible life with children until God now gave me these two offers. But I just want to get things right this time, I can't afford to make any mistake this time
me and u know say na the 500k job dey ur eye, and it is reasonable and very good. No let anybody deceive u to tell u Federal government kin, I b security blah blah blah. U are 45years and u can't get to the highest point before retirement kicks in... In your years of working for the government job, you might never make up to 30 million accumulated savings, but with the 500k job, few months u will clear ur debt and be able to save up for an investment that will set you up for life even after retirement...

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Yoighaman(m): 8:14pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:
I just got two jobs:
1. Federal Hospital Job - ₦95,000 monthly
2. General Manager of a subsidiary of a big pharmaceutical company - ₦500,000 monthly.

I have been out of job for 2yrs before these employments, I have really suffered that in those 2years, where my family have disowned cos I have been so poor and hopeless.

Now I want to make the right choice, which job should I pick cos I'm also thinking of japa very soon

Are you kidding? Asking which one to choose?

My friend, you better accept the General Manager job.

What makes you think you cannot also lose the Federal job?

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 8:47pm On May 31, 2023
bizhop01:
Another cook story

Unfortunately for you, its not cooked, this is not even Facebook or Twitter that we would have said I was looking for followers or engagement. I needed genuine advise that's why I came. I don't need to prove anything to you. I have both employment letters with me as we speak.
You can actually shut up if you don't have anything to say

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 8:51pm On May 31, 2023
jamesfadairo:

if the federal government appointment will involve IPPIS capturing, please run fast for your life and grab the private one.

Actually I have started the registration process and IPPIS is the last part of the process... Abeg give me more details about what it entails. The pros and cons
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 8:55pm On May 31, 2023
Postinor:
are you a pharmacist,I thought medical professionals hardly look for jobs

I'm not a medical personnel... But I have wealth of experience in retail and restaurant business management and that's the area they need a GM. They have many supermarkets, bakeries and pharm stores so they need my expertise to manage all of these
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 9:05pm On May 31, 2023
DoTheNeedful:


It's a terrible thing to be jobless in one's 40s with mouths to feed. I would recommend the FG job. If 95k is what is stated on your appointment letter, then your total pay will be significantly more than that. Before I left Nigeria, I was working in a federal government establishment. My offer letter stated 76k, but my take home after tax was around 108k. This was 10 years ago.

Thanks so much for this insight... You don't know how much I appreciate this
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Postinor: 9:09pm On May 31, 2023
thelords4u:


I'm not a medical personnel... But I have wealth of experience in retail and restaurant business management and that's the area they need a GM. They have many supermarkets, bakeries and pharm stores so they need my expertise to manage all of these
ok, but how come are you starting at level 7 in a government work
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Nobody: 9:29pm On May 31, 2023
TheBTCinvestor:


Me too o iv not been paid choi...

Hmmmn my brother/sister the peanut finally arrived today o.
We still give God the glory.
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by TheBTCinvestor: 9:53pm On May 31, 2023
BrighterThanDay:


Hmmmn my brother/sister the peanut finally arrived today o.
We still give God the glory.

Bro mine is not peanut o..na Energy sector we dey grin

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Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Chidolalar: 11:00pm On May 31, 2023
Godtemi:


I am open to guide you

Ok So pls what step and process will u be able to guide me
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by thelords4u: 1:23am On Jun 01, 2023
Postinor:
ok, but how come are you starting at level 7 in a government work

That's starting point for any graduate coming into FG job whether you have masters or PhD or with 20yrs experience... That's what they will start with you...
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Postinor: 6:15am On Jun 01, 2023
thelords4u:


That's starting point for any graduate coming into FG job whether you have masters or PhD or with 20yrs experience... That's what they will start with you...
ok thanks
Re: Federal Job Or Private Job by Brownshoe: 8:33am On Jun 01, 2023
thelords4u:


It's not a cruise.... It's a producing pharmaceutical company, also has subsidiaries in retail and restaurant businesses. GM is as good as a director position. That aside, my only fear is job security, I have no doubt of performing and even exceeding the set targets cos I'm a workaholic. I'm only scared of setting things up fine and they ask me to go cos it has happened to me in the past. It's a one man biz. I'm 41 and I may not get opportunity to even rise to be director in FG job cos of retirement age but at least FG has job security. I have been out of job for over 2yrs and it's been crazy surviving
that 500k is mouth watering offer, but another thing is government is for survival, am a state civil servant but the good news is FG pays the pensioner quickly, the ball is in ur court now, quick big money vs Long lasting small money!

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