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@mysticgal Listen to nitrogen and also do further research. There's info all over the internet. Some opinions here are very off. ACCA vs CFA? While there are overlaps, they serve very different purposes. For ing, ACCA for sure. Investments (buy/sell side) and corporate finance, CFA might be better and is definitely more prestigious.

However, you NEED to define what you want to use it for. I am not so convinced that you have done that already. Experience matters a lot in the finance industry, probably more than certifications. M&A (probably via the investment banking route) is a good blend of finance and law as nitrogen indicated, so that might a viable path and a helpful way to sell yourself to potential employers. You don't have to pursue M&A if you really desire something else, just pointing out that you already have a relevant skillset (law) and it may therefore be easier to transition thereto.

Note that the CFA can be quite rigorous and time-consuming (regardless of how bright you are).

My advice:

Decide on what role you want to transition into (finance is quite wide so it helps to narrow it down. And if eventually, after getting in, you don't like that area, you can always try to move into something else),

start reading up voraciously and training yourself on that area of finance,

if the CFA is still relevant, start prep for level 1,

again, read and educate yourself,

most importantly, APPLY for roles in that field (even without having ed all, or even any, level(s) of the CFA exams), and

if you are unable to land a senior role, be open to taking junior roles if you really want to pursue that career. You can even consider internships if you are okay with that.

BarrSly:
So disappointing to read this thread and realized that most people’s definition of “becoming rich” is premised on the basis
of their purchase of a car. I went through this thread hoping to see some testimonies of how things changed when people realized their companies net worth doubled or they had a start up which saw massive and funding..

A car is just a means of conveyance and not a yardstick for determining riches.. I used to think a car was a way of saying I had arrived till I started to travel the world and mingled with business minded persons..

The Blackman and his ways sha

It is partly a reflection of the economic situation.

I think it depends..

I think what most people are enamored by is the evidence that you're rich.. Cars, nice clothes and accessories, fresh look, gadgets, etc... Or a fair knowledge of your financial status. If you live a simple/minimalist life, with very few outward signs of wealth, while there might be some change in how people treat you, the difference may not be so drastic cos people may not really know how rich you are, except the very perceptive ones.

If we didn't know Zuckerberg, do you think people will treat him specially if he randomly walked into a place (without security or any other sign of wealth apart from his "t-shirt, jeans and shoes"?

apaAjascO:
time is running out against me... the relationship is already some hours old and I have done nothing and said nothing... she will soon start growing cold feet


Help me nah... I heard u are Ubunja and this is your alternate moniker. Help me nah

You better stop this nowww... You are setting yourself up for problems. She isn't doing you a favour by saying yes, you both are doing each other a favour. You be spec too ogbeni..

Don't be afraid of her leaving. She actually can and there's nothing you can do to change that possibility, no matter how remote.

And don't try to overimpress... Very bad idea. Do your part, communication, friendship etc, but don't be trying to prove your worth. Trust me if you weren't a viable option she wouldn't have said yes. So enjoy.. She won't develop cold feet and if she does, they'll get warm again.

She also needs to be up and doing by the way. Hope you know that. It is not solely your job to make it work o. Both of you have to, and if she's not doing that, and you have a healthy sense of self worth, you know what to do.

Jobs can be lost as a result of so many things. However, you can think of careers whose practitioners are in high demand but in low supply.

Boye33:
@ TSBO

I'm in search of a free tennis court Lagos. Can you please tell me where you found one ?

Hello... Just seeing this. Haven't logged in in a bit.

It is almost impossible to find a free court anywhere. Some cost (direct or indirect) will be required. Whether it's hip fees, one time payments, rent etc. Some are however cheaper than others.

I think you are best served finding a place close to where you live and then find out the cost involved.

I am actually of the opinion that his action was beyond his stance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He's a major influencer and him sitting with Coca Cola is really giving the product promotion that wasn't paid for. I think the removal was a combination of preference for healthy products, and irritation at "promoting" a product for free.

No ex to miss

Havesomesense:
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Be a valuable person and see both men & women come to you for Favours.

You do not have value does not mean that I do not have value.

It is not about being a valuable person. If you have a sister, will you advice her to go visiting a guy who is not in a committed relationship with her? Be honest.

Sure, they do. For me, these days, I even prefer dates.

However, while before I used to try to conform to paying on maybe 1 or 2 dates (and if she doesn't offer to pay part of the bill it leaves me with a not so good impression), these days, I tend not to care much about comforming. I'll just let you know straight up that I only do Dutch dates (at least until we are closer and we can then alternate or decide on what works). If Dutch dates don't work for you, dey your house make I dey my house, we go dey talk for phone.

The Nigerian legal and judicial systems need to be exhaustively revamped.

One, to ensure justice is appropriately served, and two, to ensure people have a strong belief in the system to deliver justice.

The Nigerian legal and judicial systems need to be exhaustively revamped.

One to ensure justice is appropriately served, and two, to ensure people have a strong belief in the system to deliver justice.

Nwaotu10:


Bokoharam can't come down to SE.
We're predominantly Christians.
No clerics and imams to back them.

It's a northern thing bro

Bros.... I'm not saying BH will and I'm not saying it won't. But an unstable country will affect the SE. History should tell you all you need to know in that regard.

Nwaotu10:
Northern Nigeria is now like Somalia

Laughing?? You know if this degenerates significantly, other regions will feel the heat..

Something very fishy going on..

zimmaking:
...At a point I consider writing 6 hot songs...

I only have an interest in knowing this: why are Nigerian artists hesitant to use songwriters? Some artists already have star power, imagine if they add good songwriters to the mix.