Damn,
The job search process is one of the most stressful things ever. Make matters worse, my team is short staffed (two dudes just dipped) so I’ve had to shoulder their responsibilities because the other people on my team aren’t sharp like that to be 100%.
It’s Game 7 and I’m Lebron while everyone else is Mo Williams. To be fair we got another dude that’s like Kyrie but he’s at full capacity and Management ain’t tryna hire at the moment.
Silver lining though, I had a phone screen the other day with a big company in the DC area and dudes are saying they’d offer me (if hired) 50% more than what I’m making now. SHEESH!
They said by Christmas I should hear back with next steps. If they proceed then it’s game time
The job market is relatively healthy so I could find another position quite quickly, but I’m looking for firms with brand name recognition. Why? You’re breh is trynna get back to Nigeria
Nigerians sure do love that prestige for whatever it’s worth. But I’m angling to get back to Nigeria to and work (at least at first) at a top firm all while pursuing my own side ventures. So yea, I kinda need the big names of the Corporate world in the interim
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My plan is to flip positions by February, at latest March, and then take 2-3 weeks to travel to Nigeria and scout for my long term play, network and get a feeling of “whats on ground” before coming back to the US. That way, my plan in the US is based on the realities of what’s going on in Nigeria and I have a “checklist” of what needs to be done before making the switch.
Back in the states, in my new role, I’d acquire the relevant skills that would add to my profile, particularly for the Nigerian economy but also to me personally (public speaking, writing etc). This is all while living low-key and DEBT FREE (Jan 30th, 2019 is D-Day).
I’d build capital (20-30k?) for Nigeria and in the process, acquire my blue passport and get a killer GMAT score. Might take like one or two trips. Say South Africa and Brazil. A little fun never hurt
Anyway, by mid-late 2020 I’m two feet in Nigeria with some cash, a good skillset and the mentality to grind it out
Perhaps my opportunity is in Corporate Nigeria? Well, then a year “internship”at a firm of interest (African Finance Corp, Central Bank of Nigeria, MTN, Glo etc) then off for an MBA knowing when I go back to Nigeria even if I take out student loans, my lower cost of living plus parity in income will allow me clean off the loans in no time. I’d still hustle something on the side.
Perhaps my opportunity is in entrepreneurship? Well, then I’m in there and ready to grind it out. I’d have some start-up capital to get into it. I’ve already put a business plan together for agribusiness and I have a good target market.
Anyway a young breh really tryna get it
My parents would tell me to plan on finding a potential daughter in-law in the process
The job search process is one of the most stressful things ever. Make matters worse, my team is short staffed (two dudes just dipped) so I’ve had to shoulder their responsibilities because the other people on my team aren’t sharp like that to be 100%.
It’s Game 7 and I’m Lebron while everyone else is Mo Williams. To be fair we got another dude that’s like Kyrie but he’s at full capacity and Management ain’t tryna hire at the moment.
Silver lining though, I had a phone screen the other day with a big company in the DC area and dudes are saying they’d offer me (if hired) 50% more than what I’m making now. SHEESH!
They said by Christmas I should hear back with next steps. If they proceed then it’s game time
The job market is relatively healthy so I could find another position quite quickly, but I’m looking for firms with brand name recognition. Why? You’re breh is trynna get back to Nigeria
Nigerians sure do love that prestige for whatever it’s worth. But I’m angling to get back to Nigeria to and work (at least at first) at a top firm all while pursuing my own side ventures. So yea, I kinda need the big names of the Corporate world in the interim
.My plan is to flip positions by February, at latest March, and then take 2-3 weeks to travel to Nigeria and scout for my long term play, network and get a feeling of “whats on ground” before coming back to the US. That way, my plan in the US is based on the realities of what’s going on in Nigeria and I have a “checklist” of what needs to be done before making the switch.
Back in the states, in my new role, I’d acquire the relevant skills that would add to my profile, particularly for the Nigerian economy but also to me personally (public speaking, writing etc). This is all while living low-key and DEBT FREE (Jan 30th, 2019 is D-Day).
I’d build capital (20-30k?) for Nigeria and in the process, acquire my blue passport and get a killer GMAT score. Might take like one or two trips. Say South Africa and Brazil. A little fun never hurt
Anyway, by mid-late 2020 I’m two feet in Nigeria with some cash, a good skillset and the mentality to grind it out
Perhaps my opportunity is in Corporate Nigeria? Well, then a year “internship”at a firm of interest (African Finance Corp, Central Bank of Nigeria, MTN, Glo etc) then off for an MBA knowing when I go back to Nigeria even if I take out student loans, my lower cost of living plus parity in income will allow me clean off the loans in no time. I’d still hustle something on the side.
Perhaps my opportunity is in entrepreneurship? Well, then I’m in there and ready to grind it out. I’d have some start-up capital to get into it. I’ve already put a business plan together for agribusiness and I have a good target market.
Anyway a young breh really tryna get it
My parents would tell me to plan on finding a potential daughter in-law in the process
that's a hell of a process. Are you a data scientist, financial analyst or something? Dora pretty much covered it. Make a good impression, be someone that they would want to work with. I've conducted a few interviews, not very many mind you, but on the behavioral side I want candidates to just be themselves. Don't tell me what you think I want to hear, don't fake knowledge or ability. It's actually pretty obvious when someone doesn't know what they're talking about. Give good explanations but keep your answers concise.