I was totally shocked when I found out that there are people in Nigeria who despite the unemployment ‘saga’ are still earning over N300,000 per month. (And excuse me, I’m not talking about M.Ds or CEOs of Big Corporations.) I’m talking about young employees between the ages of 26-35.
I regret that I cannot reveal your identity here for security reasons.
The last I heard was from a guy who earns N930,000 monthly. Do you want to know the difference between him and you? Easy.
He has rare abilities and is therefore highly sought after. The problem I have with many
Nigerians is that they stop learning after they graduate. For example, someone who studied accounting in college has forgotten that she has to compete with other accounting graduates from other universities and polytechnics.
So how do you make yourself unique? Going the extra mile. Please, I am not talking about an ordinary master’s degree without skills.
I’m talking about you becoming a rare expert in your field.
Today, the likes of Beckam, John Terry, etc. They are the highest paid footballers in the world. Why?
Because these guys are very skilled and they took the time to develop.
I promise you that if you can take the time to really work on yourself, it would be the turn of the companies running after you and not you after them because among the other 10,000 job seekers in your field, you are the only one with a difference ( positive).
How do you get these rare abilities?
1. Go to valuable professional courses.-I cry for those who go to these courses just to get
the certificates Time will always tell. Find the ones that are relevant to you and apply.
For example, CISCO, ICAN, CCSE, etc.
2. Attend related seminars and workshops
3. Get books, videos, audios about your field and study.
4. Do personal development.
All of this is done easily and you will be amazed at the results.
I wish you success.