Ghanaian Lady Says She’d Rather Remain Unemployed Than Accept A Job That Pays GH¢2k Monthly
- A Ghanaian lady shared on social media that she would prefer being unemployed over accepting a job with a GH¢2000 monthly salary
- She emphasized that if paid GH¢2000, she would not not go above and beyond, and would just give the bare minimum to her employer
- Several social media users who saw her post thronged to the comment section to share their diverse opinions on the matter
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A Ghanaian lady who is an active social media user has caused a stir online after claiming that she would rather not have a job than take one that will pay her GH¢2,000 at the end of every month.
The lady did not give reasons for her decision but insisted that the level of salary would be among the main factors she would weigh when accepting or refusing a job offer.
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In the post, @dedeayeh puzzled many online users when she reiterated that in the event she accepted a nine-to-five job that pays GH¢2,000 per month, chances are she would not give her very best because she would not feel completely satisfied.
According to the lady's point of view, it is better to remain unemployed than to accept GH¢2,000 per month because she is strongly convinced this is not enough to get by in the current economy.
She capped off that by stating that for any employer to get the best out of her and to properly harness her talents, the pay packet must be a little bit higher and match the demands of the job at hand.
The entire conversation appeared to have stemmed from the frustrations Ghanaians are experiencing due to lack of opportunities and a grim economy.
Netizens condemn lady for her salary expectations
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to @dedeayeh’s post on X. Read them below;
@codekeyz said:
“Direct your frustrations at the government. When you run your own business, you’d understand.”
@ghanartistsclub asked:
“What if you don’t have options ? lol hm.”
@dedeayeh responded:
“That’s unfortunately the reality on ground. However this is a life I’ve lived and I’d rather not do it again even if my options are limited.”
@Cnelgh wrote:
“Take the job and build up your CV. Even if it’s just 3months 👌”
@VolkswagenGhana said:
“Absolutely 100%, stay at home if your job isn't paying you enough. If we all stand together, they'll have no choice than to increase the salaries they pay or hold the government accountable or BOTH! Never settle.”
@DarkwaRichie wrote:
“You people dey chat on this app ei.”
@Real_Oheneba said:
"Go Tema Industrial Area go see 6-6 job with ¢800 salary."
@ay_creed0 said:
"I quit a 9-5 that paid more than 2k & it’s one of my best decisions in life! If you making 2k a month in Accra, you setting yourself up for failure."
Ghanaians earning below GH¢15k travelling abroad
YEN.com.gh reported that a Canada-based Ghanaian encouraged people making less than GH¢15,000 monthly in Ghana to consider relocating abroad.
He explained that surviving with such low income is near impossible, hence his rallying call.
Several social media users who watched the video shared varied opinions on the advice he gave.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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