"The rate of unemployment in this country is high, now is not all about the certificate is all about godfather or godmother" Andrew said to his friend Maris angrily. Maris replied bantering," this is Nigeria where, even without certificate you work anywhere, or haven't you seen someone who stidied mass communication and they are working in the bank". He laughed then continue " my guy just calm down and look for peace of mind, instaed think about what to do to bring money to your pocket". Andrew stopped washing the dishes and was just looking at Maris. Maris was busy with cooking.
Andrew continue with washing the dishes and said to Maris" i still will not give up in my job hunting". "What ever" Maris replied.
The next day Maris went to his shop while Andrew went out for job hunting, on his way he had a terrible encounter, firstly he met a troublesome woman who insulted him in the bus, because he asked her to adjust a bit for him to sit " because you are wearing a suit, we will not sit comfortably in the bus, if you can't sit here go and get your own car" the woman said rudely. " Madam I'm just respecting you because you are married woman, ohh! but i will advise you to keep quiet instead" Andrew said to her angrily, the other passengers were all against the woman, because of how rude she was to Andrew. The woman replied rudely " abeg mind your business, I'm not talking to you". At that moment there was commotion in the bus.
After Andrew drop from the bus, he decided to trek to the venue of interview, he was trying to economise his money, because he was not having enough money on him. Along the way, Bola who fry beancake at the junction, was getting ready to for business, poured him beans water without viewing the road, "heyy uncle sorry, I'm very sorry i didn't see you coming" she said looking sorry " what is wrong with you, madam ehnnn why won't you check the road before pouring water" Andrew was mad " how do you want me to go to my interview looking like this and my documents are socked". He said. Bola helped him in sun drying his documents before the time for interview and she quickly begged the laundry man close to her to help her with nice clothes for Andrew to wear. "How much will you pay " the laundry man said. "Haba Adamu how minutes will he wear the cloth" she said reluctantly. Then he gave her the clothes.
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Andrew went to the interview venue, and he saw so many people who also came for the interview, he was discouraged and he just sit down with them at the receptionist. After the interview was conducted, they were ask to go and they send an email to applicants who are suit for the job.
Andrew went back to Bola, and they return the clothes to the laundry man, by then his clothes are ready. Bola said to him " uncle how was your interview, I'm really sorry for what happened earlier, please forgive me", she said looking sorry. "Is fine Andrew replied thank God i was able to go for the interview looking smart, though i have some few challenges with my credentials, but never the less what ever is meant for me, will come looking for me". "Enn uncle eat akara," Bola said. Andrew nodded his head answering no, then he thanked her and left.
Andrew got home that evening, Maris was sitting on the chair in the living room, Maris said to him " guy how far, how did your interview go"? Andrew hissed and said, "fine but it was a very long day" looking so tired, he explained the whole scenario to Maris, Maris laughed and told him "hard luck bro , just keep trying".
Andrew did not go out of the house for some days and was still confuse on what to do , he is blow hot or cold. He's not into business and he's not into skills learning or job hunting.
Maris woke up one fateful morning and said to him " you are either blow hot or cold, since you have submitted your files to many company, why not start something small, in order to earn a living, intead of doing nothing". Andrew replied "even if I'm starting a business i don't have any source of income to build up my own business. Maris a business man who's doing well already, offered to help his friend " i will help you with some money, then i will teach you the strategy of business, and how to do it, just calm down i got you bro" he said calmly. Andre was so shocked and lack what to say, "thank you, you are truly a blessing and a definition of a good friend". They shook hands.
Andrew started his business, with the help of Maris he was able to build his own business and become a successful business man.
After some while, Andrew was called in one of the companies he submitted his credentials and was offered a job, he accepted the job because is good paying and employed someone who will help him in taking care of his business.
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