Working in Nigeria can be hectic. Sometimes, hectic doesn’t just even describe it: try abusive. We asked some Nigerians to tell us their horrible job experiences and with some of the answers we got, we don’t know whether to cry or to just give them a hug. 1. Kafaya, 26 I worked for an advertising […]
If you’ve ever worked a job for an extended period of time, then you’ll relate to this. 1) Punctuality: First month: I must get to work early. After one year: Let me sleep 30 minutes more. I’ll lie that police stopped me. 2) Attitude towards KPI: First month: I must die for the company. After […]
A huge part of life revolves around money yet we don’t talk about it. Especially when it comes to jobs and salaries. In the hope of demystifying this, I asked a couple of young Nigerians how they found out they were underpaid. Here’s what they said: Enny/Female/20s. I did a job for a client where […]
This is based on a true-life story and a bit of paranoia. Recently, I’ve had to share a couple of Google doc links with my colleagues at work, and I couldn’t help but notice many opportunities to be passive-aggressive and annoying. So, here I am with tea on how to intentionally do it to your […]
“A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. The subject of today’s A Week In The Life is Habib, the founder […]
Ever since I was little, I have dreaded Monday. Not a lot has changed in adulthood, if anything, the stakes are even higher. If I don’t show up at work on Monday, it will end in tears. Sometimes, I wonder why Adam and Eve ate that apple. Anyhoo, if Monday is not your friend, you’ll […]
Having a petty boss is an example of a thousand ways to die. The mental, emotional, and life trauma from having a mean boss is unrivalled. Here are some of the petty things employees have experienced: 1) Inside life. “My husband and I work in the same hospital and even in the same unit. He’s […]
Creative/kriːˈeɪtɪv/adjective. relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something. nounINFORMAL a person whose job involves creative work. Creative is a broad term that covers a wide variety of things. Basically, anyone who brings an original idea to live, regardless of medium, qualifies as a creative. I gathered a […]
“A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. The subject for this week is *Kunle, a firefighter. He walks us through […]
“Are your colleagues at work your friends?” – Plato asked. If you have worked a corporate job then you know that slyness and backbiting can be the order of the day. People trampling on other people to get ahead. Trying to play eye service games to look better to the boss of all bosses. Or […]
1) The sheer creativity. Do you sit or stand? 2) Perfect description of working from home in Nigeria. Trash. 3) This person is clearly going through things. Say a prayer or two. 4) The only thing kids are good for tbh. Put your back in it. Just a little more, 5) I demand an explanation. […]
Working from home has advantages as well as its disadvantages. The obvious ones is that some of the lies we use to avoid work can’t fly anymore. Here are some of the excuses we can no longer use for now. 1) “I was late because of traffic.” Traffic from my bed to the work station. […]
If you are doing remote work in this season, it’s very easy to fall for one or more of these deadly sins. However, we love you so much and that’s why we created this guide. This is to ensure that your remote experience doesn’t end in tears. Don’t lie down for just “5 minutes” It […]
Coronavirus is changing a lot of things. From work to travel to worship. I was wondering if some of this change could trickle down to email culture. Especially seeing as social distancing is the new rule. Email culture can be is very passive-aggressive. With its innuendos and doublespeak galore. I was inspired by Ufuoma to […]
Is it a bad thing to be in love with your boss? Also, why do offices frown on office relationships? 1) When someone says you smell alike. It’s my perfume that did it. 2) Your face when your boss “summons” you to the office. Yes, boss. 3) When she asks for a report at home. […]
At a job interview, how you say something matters as much as what you say. The most effective way to convey your passion and excitement is through action and behavior. Unfortunately, most people don’t pay attention to these things so they end up ruining their chances. There are certain things to do to improve your […]
Just putting it out there: This is a work of fiction and in no way has any relationship to anyone whether living (me) or dead (me if my boss thinks this is a sub). That being said, follow this guide if you want to unlock level 100 in this adulting business. Type very loudly on […]
We spend the bulk of our time at work slaving for the man, therefore, it’s only right that you have office husband. Someone that makes time pass a little bit faster at work. Also, someone, you can confide in and gossip with. Follow this complete guide to get your own office husband today: 1) Get […]
Congratulations! You finally got selected for an interview after the many days of submitting applications all over Nigeria. You are prepped to answer their numerous questions and blow them away. However, interviews are not a one-sided conversation regardless of how grateful you feel for the invite. It’s also a chance to ask your prospective employers […]
As a career changer, I can tell you that switching is the single most scary thing in the entire world. And I am not even exaggerating. A career change can be so frightening because many times you are leaving certainty for uncertainty. It gets even more difficult when you are not sure what you should […]
Is it necessarily a bad thing to be older than your boss? I mean if someone younger in age than you are is your superior, it’s not necessarily a big deal yh? 1) Your excitement on your first day at a new job. Goodbye to unemployment. 2) And then you see that your new boss […]
If you have to work in this country, chances are that almost every day counts as a bad day at work. This is not only a factor of work but as a result of this nation itself. However, there are some days that stand out in the world of 9-5. These are days that are […]
Many young Nigerians don’t know how to talk about money or bring up conversations about finance. There are varying reasons for this trend that are too numerous to go into. Because we like you, we created a list of ways to know when it’s time to ask for a salary increase. 1) Fatigue: If one […]
Every Monday morning brings along with it drama leftover from the weekend. In Nigerian offices, there are various personalities. The best time to observe this difference in behavior is on a Monday morning. Here are the various types of Nigerian co-workers you will observe at the start of a new week. The can it be […]
A large majority of young adults do not enjoy what they do for a living. For many people, it is just a means to an end because the alternative can be way worse. In light of this, we decided to give tips for financial liberation from a job that doesn’t give you joy. 1) Count […]
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