
Aminu Akhabue – Come for the study, development and knowledge then go home
Thinking of building a career in Malaysia or shifting your mindset? This episode breaks down working abroad, Nigerian office culture, and career opportunities - plus a few fun detours into Nando's and Akon!
Stuff Aminu Akhabue talked about
2.30 Does not recommend Malaysia for people at the start of their careers, especially not Africans. Malaysia doesn’t allow foreigners to study and work at the same time.
11.30: Nigerians need a new mindset. A friend in a Nigerian company goes to work at 8 am, checks in, and immediately leaves the office. She still gets paid at the end of the month.
18.35: Maybe you’ve heard about the chain restaurant that started in South Africa called Nando's?
20.20: You’ve also probably heard about the artist named Akon?
28.52: Of course, not ‘the solar system’. He (we) meant using solar power.
33.10: He supports development. If you’re going to be a doctor, lawyer or musician, there are no opportunities in Malaysia for you.
The Other Expats’ sound design is by the Big Mean Sound Machine, and the intro was created by Small Room Productions.
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Other Expats
Shares information, tips and guides on living in Malaysia as non-white expatriates based on our own experiences and research.