In early 2014, I started my career as a Bilingual Admin Officer in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. After 4 years of work, I transitioned into the Financial Services industry as a Bilingual Business Analyst with no prior finance, strategy, or analysis experience. Moving to Lagos, for me, was a dead scary decision. But in spite of the many notes of caution sounded by some most-respected folks, I leaped.
It’s been about 3 years of not only discovering countless possibilities on the other side of fear but also, of finding out more exciting things about God, life, family and all things in between. I am also incredibly amazed by the new findings about myself, and in my journey as a Multilingual MC, Business Analyst, Translator, and EdTech Entrepreneur. Has it been all rosy? Of course NOT. But has it been worth the leap of faith? Sure YES.
Here are two things I’ve learned:
- Your loved ones could be more scared about your daring decision. It’s not that they want you to stagnate. Just know that love and safety are agelong friends. So, hear them out but never let their views alone drive your resolve.
- Trust your gut and be confident in your conviction, especially when you sense God in the picture. That’s because God has an indescribable way of getting our guts to lead us a right.
Gut is a divine gift from God. May yours guide you right in all your pursuits.