Employer: Congratulations Mr. Stefanos Sharki! Based on your experience as a Digital Marketer, Business Strategist, and other qualifications...yes, including your nice... slaying voice, which of course will be an added advantage to our TV shows, you have been employed. Your employment letter will be given to you before you leave today. You may resume work tomorrow.
Me: Thanks. (moved my chair closer) But please, how much is the pay? (eyes fixed on his lips)
Employer: 40,000
Me: Jeeeeesus Christ. (moved back the chair, stands up in slow motion, start staring at and talking to the clock on the wall behind the employer) 1 year in the Polytechnic, 4 years in the university, 3years of hustling, self-building, learning graphics skills, sales management skills, business developing skills, freelancing, online and offline courses, online certifications, speaking at meetings and conferences, attending of seminars, and conferences. And now, 40,000? in this Lagos? What is my sin this time around?
Employer: Mr Sharki....
Me: (screamed) I AM NOT SHARKI, I AM SARKI.
Employer: Are you alright?
Me: (still thinking of a reply that will fit his life)
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