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Do You Want A Job or a Career?

I was recently giving a career pep talk to my colleagues when one ambitious fellow pulled me aside to ask for the difference between a job and a career. In my usual sarcastic way (I swear, I’m gonna get beaten up one of these days), I wanted to remind him that Google isn’t connected to PHCN […]

Posted 20 April 2016 † dejiolowe § Business § Nigeria § Piscalux ‡ Comments (11) °

Things to know before you quit your job

I’ve had a decent career and everyone expects me to jump ship to run my own business but I haven’t. This is for different reasons, but those closest to me know that I’m a closet chicken. Run my own business, are you kidding me? Before you finally consider me a loser, listen to the best […]

Posted 15 March 2016 † dejiolowe § Business § Nigeria § Piscalux ‡ Comments (2) °

Certifications Broke My Heart

Nigerians are funny people.  Everyone wants a shortcut to success. For those without the liver to ‘do Yahoo’ or go into politics, sing or act in Nollywood, the obvious choice is having a professional career. I mean a career in just anything… as long it guarantees a chance to impress Baba Nkechi, the neighbor. I […]

Posted 29 February 2016 † dejiolowe § Nigeria § Piscalux ‡ Comments (16) °