Fresh Graduate Loses Her N650,000 Job After Demanding Salary Increase After 4 Months, Begs to Return
- A fresh Nigerian graduate lost her N650,000 job after demanding a salary increase just after 4 months
- The details of the job were made public as the lady begged to return after being sacked from her job
- Many who came across the viral post were divided over the employer's decision to terminate her employment
A Nigerian fresh graduate lost her N650,000 job after demanding a salary increase after four months.
The graduate was working as an executive assistant whose job was to respond to emails and schedule her employer’s day.
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An X user @UnclePamilerin, who said the employer was his Canada-based friend, shared the story online.
The X post read:
“My friend in Canada hired a fresh graduate in Nigeria (awaiting NYSC) as her executive assistant. The job was simple: respond to emails and help schedule her day. She worked 2 hours daily and earned ₦650k monthly.
“After 4 months, she realized my friend was a “big deal.” Maybe she got bad advice, but she sent a mail asking for a salary increase. We ended the contract immediately. Now she’s asking if she can still keep working for the same pay. Are we wicked for saying no?”
He added:
"Some people said the salary is not possible. When some EA earn $2k minimum.. 650k is less than 550 Canadian dollars ooo."
See the tweet below:
Reactions as lady loses N650k job
@stfukhaleeed said:
"I honestly see no wrong in asking for a salary increase. This is normal. Best is you decline her request, and if she says she can’t work with the same rate, let her go. This is normal no? Btw, is that position available i can do it."
@yinkaobebe said:
"No you are not wicked. But you can give her a second chance. It has happened to me before. It's usually bad advice. I reconsidered her and she's turned out to be one of the most dependable people I have worked with. If you can give the job back at the initial pay. In less than 1 month, you will know if to keep her. She's either going to be absolutely repentant or disgruntled."
@Loveb3rds said:
"She is greedy. I have someone who will do it for less.. she is very good."
@itzpetkoff said:
"It is not bad to ask for salary increase especially if the person delivers effectively. Your friend can ask her why she thinks she needs the raise and if it isnt viable, professionally turn her down while she still keeps her job."
@aniwinner_
I’m really interested in this position! I have experience as a virtual assistant and would love to support your friend. I promise not to ask for a raise too soon. Can I apply?
@Chindudiy said:
"Na JuJu bi this."
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In related stories, a man who didn't get a job after NYSC protested at Oshodi, while another started a carwash business after months of unsuccessful jobhunting.
Lady shares unusual experience with employer
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady narrated her experience after applying for an online job she saw through an ad on TikTok.
She mentioned the unusual thing her employer asked her to do on her first day at work during her interview.
Many who came across her viral Facebook post shared their similar experiences with such online jobs.
Source: Legit.ng
