A young Nigerian lady has sparked discussion on social media after sharing the story of how she turned down a lucrative job offer from an oil and gas company and instead accepted a position with a federal polytechnic, citing family advice as her reason.
In a video posted to her TikTok page, the lady, who goes by the handle @burix_pretty, opened up about a critical moment in her career journey. She disclosed that she had received two job offers around the same time — one from a well-known oil and gas firm, and the other from a government-owned federal polytechnic located in Delta State.
According to her, the opportunity to work in the oil and gas sector was an exciting one, potentially promising better financial rewards and career growth. However, she revealed that she ultimately chose to accept the job offer from the federal polytechnic, following the advice and guidance of her uncle who believed the polytechnic position would offer more stability and long-term security.
Sharing her thoughts and slight regrets, she expressed in her video: “Life is so private that no one knows I received two job offers at the same time in Delta. One from an oil and gas company and the other from a federal polytechnic. I chose the federal polytechnic based on my uncle’s advice. But sometimes I wish I had chosen the oil and gas sector instead.”
The revelation has stirred mixed reactions online, as many netizens debated whether her decision was the right one. While some supported her choice to prioritize stability and family counsel, others suggested that she might have missed a golden opportunity by not exploring the dynamic and high-paying oil and gas industry.
The video has since gone viral, with many viewers reflecting on the importance of decision-making in career paths and the influence that family can have on such life-changing moments.
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