Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration: 282. IS YOUR CHARACTER DESIRABLE? Jack’s Japa Empowerment - Nijaa Diaspora Empowerment - Baba Londoner

Sunday, 12 October 2025

282. IS YOUR CHARACTER DESIRABLE? Jack’s Japa Empowerment - Nijaa Diaspora Empowerment - Baba Londoner - Empowering Immigrants

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Everyone discusses skill, qualification, and intelligence. But relatively few people discuss character. However, internationally, your personality may establish or damage your reputation, faster than your resume. In the United Kingdom, people tend to observe rather than communicate. They observe how you act at work, how you treat others, and how consistent you are. It is not about perfection, but rather about integrity. Nigerians abroad must understand that good character is a type of cash.

Character shows itself in little ways, such as arriving on time, keeping your word, respecting boundaries, paying bills on time, and telling the truth even when it costs you. Honesty is an absolute requirement in a trust-based organisation. In Nigeria, a seemingly harmless lie might cost you your job or a visa to travel abroad. Here, systems depend on records— and one false statement can stain your name permanently. So be transparent. Let your “yes” mean yes and your “no” mean no.

Desirable character also includes humility and teachability. The UK will challenge your ego in unexpected ways. You may start at jobs below your qualification or work under people younger than you. Don’t let pride ruin your progress. Every phase is temporary. Use it as training. Employers and communities respect those who are reliable and respectful, not those who act entitled. When people trust your character, they will recommend you for better roles without you even asking.

Another overlooked trait is emotional control. Many Nigerians abroad carry the stress of adjustment — work pressure, homesickness, loneliness — and sometimes take it out on others. Learn to manage your emotions. Don’t argue unnecessarily or turn every disagreement into a fight. Be assertive but calm. The world respects strength, wrapped in grace. Your ability to stay composed under pressure will set you apart in workplaces and communities.