I had already decided to approach my boss, but he didn't come to the office that day. I waited until the next day, and when he was around, I walked into his office and laid bare my mind. The reply I got was quite shocking. He said he hadn't seen anything extraordinary from me to justify a salary increase, and on top of that, I hadn't even worked for six months yet.

Omo, at that point the handsome man in front of me suddenly changed into my village people. I was like, "Sirrrr!!!!!!" In 2025, someone still has to work for up to six months before a salary increase? I was taken aback. I was trying to stay polite, but imagine expressing anger politely. I wasn't getting fired, not that day.

At the end of the discussion, he still said no, and on top of that, he gave me files to work on. You know how your mother beats you and still gives you chores to do, and you can't dare complain? That was me. I was already like, "Mmmm, let me just welcome myself to the system of 8-6." 🤦

Then, gbam, the next month was already December, and Christmas was around the corner. After about a week of work, the company gave us a break until next year, like a holiday. Guess what, guys? A patient dog sometimes eats the bone, not the fattest one. 😅 I got an Xmas raise, or should I call it a gift? It was monetary, from my manager, and then a good sum from the boss as well. Gbam, I knew this Christmas was about to go down.

Boutique... never. Lagos Island, here we come.

I said goodbye to work for that year and went to breathe a bit. Christmas passed, and New Year approached.

Oh my, you know how the elders plan your marriage and then tell you later? I had been quietly set up by my family, and I only found out on the morning of that day, after I woke up. The very next week, I had to travel down to Ondo State. Me, travel? Are they really marrying me off? 🙆

Don't sit too far, because you're getting a 2026 icebreaker from your very comfort zone.

Thanks for always engaging. I love you all💕