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Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by QueenVaji: 7:48pm On Jun 08, 2021
i just got a chance to accept a lecturing job in a federal university but i personally don't like that job.....but am scared i might regret it later..


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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by TarOrfeeek: 7:57pm On Jun 08, 2021
Lecturing is good.

You teach the same thing for 35 years. Infact you teach it so often you memorise everything word for word.

Then you.have younglings who will trade their genitals for a good grade.

Strike. A chance to sit at home and do nothing.

grin

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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by QueenVaji: 8:11pm On Jun 08, 2021
TarOrfeeek:
Lecturing is good.

You teach the same thing for 35 years. Infact you teach it so often you memorise everything word for word.

Then you.have younglings who will trade their genitals for a good grade.

Strike. A chance to sit at home and do nothing.

grin

this is all i keep hearing..
makes sense though but i still think its a miserable life

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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by amerengues(m): 8:42pm On Jun 08, 2021
QueenVaji:
i just got a chance to accept a lecturing job in a federal university but i personally don't like that job.....but am scared i might regret it later..


Don't pick up this job if you are'nt passionate about it. It is a noble profession that has its reward if done diligently; It avails you the chance to develop yourself and do some side business if time permits.

You must be ready to continuously impact your immediate environment by teaching and researching. My plea- try to write articles that solves problem and not basically to seek promotion.

Regarding the pay, it's somewhat minuscule to public perception and expectations; if you want money, don't pick up this job please; if you want sex, refrain from this noble profession. It is an interesting job and you will enjoy yourself in this field if you come into it with the right orientation and expectations.

I urge and enjoin you not to see yourself as a demi-god when eventually you become one. Lecturers-students relationship must be ethical, friendly and impacting with strict borders to compromise. As a young lecturer, you will face some few challenges

1) Meagre salary
2) Temptation to extort
3) Girls running after you
4) Disappointment regarding your expectations
5) Unhealthy politics

However, stand strong and be firm.

Shalom!

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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by Saynoomore: 11:02pm On Jun 08, 2021
I'm one in a federal university. The salary is hopelessly miserable!
Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by QueenVaji: 10:21am On Jun 09, 2021
thank you

amerengues:


Don't pick up this job if you are'nt passionate about it. It is a noble profession that has its reward if done diligently; It avails you the chance to develop yourself and do some side business if time permits.

You must be ready to continuously impact your immediate environment by teaching and researching. My plea- try to write articles that solves problem and not basically to seek promotion.

Regarding the pay, it's somewhat minuscule to public perception and expectations; if you want money, don't pick up this job please; if you want sex, refrain from this noble profession. It is an interesting job and you will enjoy yourself in this field if you come into it with the right orientation and expectations.

I urge and enjoin you not to see yourself as a demi-god when eventually you become one. Lecturers-students relationship must be ethical, friendly and impacting with strict borders to compromise. As a young lecturer, you will face some few challenges

1) Meagre salary
2) Temptation to extort
3) Girls running after you
4) Disappointment regarding your expectations
5) Unhealthy politics

However, stand strong and be firm.

Shalom!
Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by QueenVaji: 10:23am On Jun 09, 2021
Do you think am makinga mistake..and am a guy
Saynoomore:
I'm one in a federal university. The salary is hopelessly miserable!
Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by edoairways: 11:44am On Jun 09, 2021
Saynoomore:
I'm one in a federal university. The salary is hopelessly miserable!
Be grateful because many didn't had the opportunity you have
Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by Saynoomore: 12:57pm On Jun 09, 2021
QueenVaji:
Do you think am makinga mistake..and am a guy

Except you just have a passion for it! In any case, if you settle for this job, be ready to face the retardation in financial progress that comes with it. Research income would have been a way out, but FG isn't interested in funding research! Over 85% of the society and the students you teach, won't appreciate your hard labour, rather they'll worship entertainment and seek ways to get rich quick such as cybercrimes. Many of us aint happy we chose that path. The rewards are extremely paltry!

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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by Admitwithschola: 2:39pm On Jun 09, 2021
Saynoomore:


Except you just have a passion for it! In any case, if you settle for this job, be ready to face the retardation in financial progress that comes with it. Research income would have been a way out, but FG isn't interested in funding research! Over 85% of the society and the students you teach, won't appreciate your hard labour, rather they'll worship entertainment and seek ways to get rich quick such as cybercrimes. Many of us aint happy we chose that path. The rewards are extremely paltry!

Man - this is a very sad picture you have painted. Worshipping entertainment over learning. Just sad. I hope these students don't destroy themselves sha. There is time for everything.

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Re: Young Lecturers In Nairaland...how Do You Feel About Your Job... by QueenVaji: 4:25pm On Jun 09, 2021
Saynoomore:


Except you just have a passion for it! In any case, if you settle for this job, be ready to face the retardation in financial progress that comes with it. Research income would have been a way out, but FG isn't interested in funding research! Over 85% of the society and the students you teach, won't appreciate your hard labour, rather they'll worship entertainment and seek ways to get rich quick such as cybercrimes. Many of us aint happy we chose that path. The rewards are extremely paltry!

thank you so much for your response

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