In Nigeria, many people are stuck in jobs where they work too much and get paid too little at the end of the month. Most of the time, they have no other choice but to accept these jobs because they need to provide for their families and survive. The job market is really tough, and opportunities are quite slim and limited.
My sister’s experience talks more about this issue.
She graduated with a degree in Business administration five years ago, with high hopes of finding a job that is best suited to her qualifications.
Despite her best efforts, she struggled to find employment that matched her skills. She submitted her C.V severally , to organisations but received no offers. Meanwhile, she had a child, which made her search for a stable income even more urgent.
Recently, she applied for job in a drink store and was offered a job right away, she was also asked to resume work the following week.
Given her financial needs, she took the job without much thought, hoping it would help her make ends meet. The position was to work as an accountant, working from 8 a.m to 7:30 p.m from Monday to Saturday, with a monthly salary of 30,000 naira which is approximately 20$.
When she told me about the job, I was shocked and suprised. The long hours and low pay were concerning, especially since she had a young child to cater for. Her schedule left her with only Sundays off, which she mostly spend most of the mornings and afternoons at church. This routine was exhausting and unsustainable and she had little time to rest.
Things quickly got worse. Just three weeks into the job, her phone was stolen at the store. They had no security cameras, so there was no way to even find the thief, and this loss added to her stress. The demanding hours took a toll on her health, and she became very thin and tired, struggling to juggle work and family life.
After working for a month she decided to quit the job after been adviced by my mum and she realized that the job didn’t worth the stress. Her health and her child’s needs were more important than enduring such difficult conditions for minimal pay and no proper security.
Looking at her situation, I know I wouldn’t take a job like that, no matter the circumstances. The idea of working more hours than a regular 9 to 5 job for such a low pay and without proper security is something I can’t accept. Working six days a week under an employee with little personal time is not an even an option for me at all.
If I ever consider such a demanding job, I would expect fair compensation and a safe working environment. It very important to have time for family and personal activities, and I can’t imagine taking a job that deprives me of that.
In today’s world, maintaining a work life balance is very crucial and important. It is very necessary to prioritize health and well-being over a job that offers little in return.
As for me, working from home or finding a job that values my time and effort is much better than being overworked and underappreciated.
Thanks for reading.
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