If your career journey were a movie, what would the title be and why?
If I had to sum up my career journey, I’d call it ‘chasing the bag’ because I’ve been very intentional about my growth. I studied pharmacology but was focused on chasing my dreams when I moved to Lagos in 2019. Coming from Warri, I experienced a massive cultural shift, especially switching from pharmacology to finance. I applied for a few jobs in pharmacology, but at the time, the best I could find was a sales rep role for a pharmaceutical company—long hours, low pay, and a lot of stress. No disrespect to those doing it, but after a few months, I realised it wasn’t for me.
When an internship at a financial company arose, I took it and left pharmacology behind. From there, I moved to a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company because I wanted to learn from experienced marketing managers, but I quickly realised that wasn’t the right fit either.
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Last updated: February 2, 2025
