My quest for independence
My mum and dad work hard to give me and my two sisters a good life. I really respect that.
My mom is at her shop at sunrise every morning. My dad works in an office. He leaves for work before sunrise every day.
They really taught me the value of hard work and earning money.
I tell my sisters that we don’t have to ask them for everything. Sometimes we can also work hard like them to make our own money.
I remember I saw this Ankara material. It was lovely. But I didn’t want to ask my mum for the money. I wanted to buy it for myself. That’s how I started selling zobo at school.
My aunt makes amazing zobo. I asked her if I could take some to school to sell.
After lecturing me on how to sell them, she gave me ten bottles.
That morning at school, I sold them. Then I did it the next day. And the next. The next week I asked my aunt if I could have twenty instead. I sold the twenty.
And then the day came. I proudly marched up to my mom and told her that I wanted to buy the Ankara material with my own money.
I was so proud of myself. I proved that I could work hard and provide for myself, just like mum and dad.
Wherever I go in life, I’m going to think back to that Ankara material. I will remember that anything you want from life -- no matter how small or big -- you have to work for it.
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March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
i can make bag a and sheo and cake
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Ayomi! That's great to hear. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.
U're right , whatever u want frm life , u have to invest into it plus u must work for it .
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hy Ayomi
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
WOW DATS NICE
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I want to make money..build houses, take care of the poor,visit ppl in the hospital. And open s good business
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Mamage! This is great to hear! Keep it up, your dreams are valid. Thanks for sharing.
nice one
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
please tell me how to make money
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey DEBBY! Thanks for opening up with this comment. You can make money for yourself through so many ways. If you have a hobby or something you like to do, you can turn it into a business and make money out of it. For instance, you if you like to cook, you can prepare some food to sell to people, if you are really tidy and you always clean up after your siblings, you can clean houses in your neighborhood while you make some money or if you are good with taking care of kids, you can babysit in your community for some money. The list is endless... just think of what you really love to do and you will be able to make money out of it. We hope this helps.
don't ever wait till u own all
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hi
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hi guys I just started menstruating and I'm so happy cos I'm 11 and in jss2 but can I know how to count and if u've started if ur okay wid it kindly reply 'I and the class and age please do not lie
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Eden! In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Thanks but I don't still get but thank you
Lots of love big sis I think we shud start calling u big mama
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Eden! Thanks a lot for the kind words. Big sister is fine. Lol
Kk
I will like to learn talloring work but my doesn't have money .
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Verene! You can start by volunteering in a tailors shop. Tell them you will help them do something (clean, iron, baby sit etc) in exchange for an about 1 hour to learn something in a day. Sometimes, you do not necessarily need to have money to learn something new. You can render a service and use that to learn a new skill. We hope this helps.
I can make beads and plait hair so I can earn money by doing so
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Christie! Wow! This is great to hear. We love that you are really hardworking. Thanks for sharing this.
Pls I have passion for 🎶 music I have written many songs I dt know how to bring it up I need a coach or how can I make money wit it can somebody tell me I even can play instruments Pls can somebody advice me on Wat to do
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Bob! Thanks for opening up through this comment. To get a sponsor, you can write a letter to different people in your community/environment asking them for support or to sponsor your presenting career. You will never know who will be willing to help if you don't ask. We wish you all the best and we hope this helps.
I worked as a pump attendant in a petrol station before going to the university becos my parents couldn't help me because of the present situation, and I made lot of money
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Pretty! Wow! That's great to hear. We love this. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hello i am student, reading History And Diplomacy at Niger Delta University. Am actually into a girl, i have told her my feelings about her, but she told me that how can she date me when a womanizer. I know it's my fault because i always talk about girls, but i'm not a womanizer, so please who do i do to change that perspective about from girls...
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Emmy! Thanks for the comment. If you are sure that you are not a womanizer, then make her understand that the fact that you talk about girls does not mean that you like all the girls you talk about (except if you have already told her that you like some of them). There is not much you can do than to just tell her and be sincere. It is left to her to believe you or not. We hope this helps
I'm a student of ABSU and also a Barber. That's how i make my own money... But they ends in school fees, textbooks and all the rest of them, cos my guidance don't have that much... So that's how i help myself.
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey General! Thanks for the comment. We understand that you want to make us understand your question better but revealing personal information on this site is not allowed. You can just say that you are a student and also a barber. To your comment, you are really hard working and we acknowledge it. You handling your school fees and other school related things is a good achievement. If you need money for some other things, why don't you consider doing other things that can make you some money. Like writing notes for people, run errands when you are chanced, wash and iron clothes for people (not barbing) etc. We wish you all the best and we hope this helps
This is all what parents need, they dont want more ask about what you like, they only like ask them an advice, That's is how clever is
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Arewaking! Thanks for the comment. We are glad you like the story. Have you tried talking to your parents about this? We advise that you try it and see if it will work. You can even ask them to advise you on ways to make money for yourself. We hope this helps
big sis what if ur parents don't allow u to go out ,wot else do u tincc i can do to make money?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey chrisdove! Thanks for the comment. If you are in school, you can make money while at school by selling things you are interested in e.g snacks, beads, drinks (zobo) etc. You can also sell these things at your place of worship. Even if your parents are strict, these are 2 places they cannot stop you from going to. We hope this helps
as for me i dont know any business that i can start now please can just tell me
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Ateey! Thanks for the comment. In starting a business, you have to have a passion for whatever it is you want to do. So, what is that thing that you are passionate about? It can be anything so you do not have to wait till it is something everyone is doing. What do you like to do? Is it cooking, cleaning, reading, babysitting? You can start a business from these too. We hope this helps
I don't really no what to do to get money please advise me
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Erik! Thanks for the comment. We have written so many articles about making money. You can find those articles by searching for #money at the bottom of the page. We hope this helps
like cooking ,making all kind of baking but I don't have money to start but I can cook a wedding or birthday food
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey scholar! It is great to hear that you are a good cook and you are willing to use your talent to start a new business. You do not necessarily have to gather enough money to do this business. You can get paid a certain percent upfront (this will cover the cost of buying all the ingredients you need to cook) and then get your balance afterwards. For this method, you need to be sure that you are going to deliver well because your reputation is at stake. We hope this helps
After my secondary school I became tired of always asking mum for everything since she was the only one caring for I and my 2 siblings, I picked up my pen wrote an application letter for the post of a teacher, though was difficult but I got the job, I teach little kids and I get my money, I can now get whatever I want without always asking my mum. But Big sis I still want to make more money on a daily basis. What else can I do?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
Earning decent pays is an effort and a gradual process many skip and fail to undertake. One can go into bead making above all scan titration environment and develope what you feel is needed. What that, one can make a living.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
What can I sell in my private school and earn alot
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Please what can I do to get some money as I await my university admission? ,thanks big sister in addy
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey bettyann! Thanks for the comment. There are so many things you can do to make some money in a decent way. This depends on what you have interest in. You can choose to either babysit if you good with babies, wash and clean for people in your community if you have interest in cleaning, you can also learn a skill or a trade that you can use when you eventually gain admission in the university. Another option (which may require capital) is to buy and sell. These and many more are options for you. We hope this helps
BIG SIS,AM STILL BLECE AND ABOUT THE ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP I TOLD U ABT I ALMOST DIE YESTERDAY TRYING TO ESCAPE BUT BCUS HE RESCRITED ME FROM EVERYTHING THERE WAS NO MONEY,THEN HE CAUGHT UP WITH ME AND BEAT MY BADLY
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey BLECE! Thanks for the comment. We have advised you and also referred you to a professional body for help and we honestly do not still know what you are doing in that relationship. You should avoid that guy like your life depends on it. Nothing should make you both see. This guy is not safe for you, you need to also talk to a trusted adult. This is not love. Love is not violent so please RUN from him. Your life is precious to us. Please Blece, you need to end this now. We hope this helps
Thank you for this
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I am still thinking and I need money
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I NEED MONEY
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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then make money
Dear big sis, I want to start making money for myself just to by some simple things I'll need in school like calculator ,mathset etc. But the thing is my parents provide enough for me and,but I no longer feel comfortable asking for money I want to learn to be independent so my future will be bright. So me and my friends came up with an idea to start making snacks and sell in school . But now I feel guilty that my parents don't know about it and if they knew they'd be angry .Should I continue or stop ?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Mars! Thanks for the comment. We love the fact that you want to be independent, it shows that you are hardworking and we are so sure that you will be successful but we advise you to tell your parents about it and let them know that you are not doing this because they aren't giving you enough, it is just because you want to learn to be independent. It is very important for you to let them know. We hope this helps
Am John buy name I have no dad,my mom went to marry another man. I was taking buy my mom sister who was a teacher in a government who made me her own son she was so helpful to me. I was going to school and still working Going for a fashion school
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey JohnJor22! Great to hear. We are so happy for you. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I believe in self independence not dependence . As a matter of fact it should be in the core training of both genders,most especially the feminist.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Yes Inspectorpencil! Thanks a lot for this. We appreciate you
Don't take yourself high,you can even fined yourself in selling pure water,chin-chin or pin nut but you is just earn money by YOURSELF.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Any time I start selling things I end up in loss and I really want to have money so that I can buy things by myself. Pls help me with some advice.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey bsoni! Thanks for the comment. First of all, we advise that you read the article and get a basic understanding of making money. For business, please note that you should distinguish between capital and profit. You cannot and should not spend your capital. In fact, it is advisable that you do not spend any money from your business for the first 3 months or until you have turned over a lot of money. We hope this helps
Is there really a need to sell things in school In my school it’s illegal so I recommended on Blogging and opening a YouTube channel Because google pays bloggers and youtubers 💗💗
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Pretty_dinex_22! Thanks for sharing these tips with us and to other Springsters. We really appreciate you. Once again, thanks.
ANYTIME I TRY 2 BUY SOMETHING 4 MYSELF I DON'T TELL MY DAD BCOS HE WON'T LET ME BUY IT.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
I need to make some money before I go to boarding .What should I do
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
HI BIG SISTER I MAKE BEADS
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
I LOVE WRITING AND AM WORKING TOWARDS USING MY HOBBY TO SAVE MONEY FOR UNIVERSITY
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.