While there’s a popular saying that goes, “Life begins at 40,” job hunting after 40 can feel unachievable and overwhelming, especially in a fast-changing, youth-driven job market. You may even think you are too old. Sometimes, getting a job after 40 may require pivoting, not just a search. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, switching careers, or simply looking for a...
It is no news that finding a good job in Nigeria can be quite challenging. How, then, can you make money after the completion of their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)? For some people, it’s time to further their education, while for others, it’s time to join the labor market struggles. The good thing is that during the 12-month service...
Tolu used to spend four hours every single day fighting with the Lagos traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge. By the time she reached her office in Victoria Island, her energy was already spent, and her makeup was a memory. Like many brilliant women across Nigeria, she felt she had to choose between a thriving career and her own peace...
When it comes to dating a coworker, the number one rule that readily comes to mind is ‘don’t do it,’ but sometimes, that’s easier said than done, especially if you are attracted to the person or your job requires you to spend long hours in tight cubicles with the same person. Tempting as it may be, dating a co-worker, boss, or...
Being the breadwinner of the home as a female can be very challenging, as it comes with a lot of responsibilities. You might be making more money than your husband, so you tend to pay most of the bills. This responsibility might be weighing you down and making you resentful. Here are some tips to cope as a female breadwinner....
As the rate of unemployment continues to rise in Nigeria, so does the surge in fake jobs. A fake or scam job vacancy is an illegitimate job that cannot be verified. The masterminds behind these fake jobs entice naive and unsuspecting job seekers who are eager to finally earn a living for themselves. Some of these fake recruiters intend to...
Every employee joins an organization in a bid to actualize their career goals and also add value. However, exhibiting one or more of these toxic traits will make you appear as a problematic worker or a bad employee in the organization. Here are some of them. 1. You are overconfident No man is an island, and even if you feel...
Is your job boring? Do you hate your job? If your answer is yes, then you’re not alone in this; so many other people do. Pretty much everyone has had a job that they hated at least once in their life. ALSO READ: Are You Finding It Hard To Stay Happy At Work? These 11 Tips Can Help You Feel Better...
For a long time, getting the efforts of women rewarded in the workplace was an uphill task. The good news now is that landing that promotion you have been eyeing at work can be very simple when you use the right tactics. The work environment is one of the most challenging places for women because we are sometimes under pressure...
The issue of whether or not to have a joint savings account has been a long-standing one among couples. If you have decided to take the bold step of opening a joint account with your partner, you should prepare for the important money issues that arise in the future. Nonetheless, a joint savings account can be a good idea if...