I was opportune to be interviewed by a top IT recruiter in the city I live in a few weeks ago. This wonderful man definitely has a lot of experience recruiting for top IT firms in New Zealand; as such, his suggestions to me on how to sail through the New Zealand job market were relevant and true. He made his marks on me because I could see he had the facts and his assessments of me were succinct and apt. I asked him about what has been the subject of my thoughts recently; which is about getting certified professionally by taking some professional exams. His response, "Samuel, those exams are costly and I do not think they add much value than what your PhD would by the time you're done". When I got back home and had a reminiscence on that meeting, that profound reply was on a repeat spree in my head. It made me realize there is a huge difference between the price of a thing and it's value.
As days and weeks went by, I could not help but think of the difference between price and value. I came across this quote by Oscar Wilde, “Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” You would agree with me that is very true. How many times have we made some decisions that are costly yet add no value to our lives; academics, relationships, career etc. Sometimes, we take some actions because others are doing it, expecting it'd automatically add value. When in the end, we fail to realize the return on the investment we made on such actions, we lament the cost we've had to put in.
I have written this post as a reminder to start weighing your actions, decisions, not by how much they would cost you but by how much value they would add to you. Sometimes, the higher the price you pay, the higher the value but guess what, its not always the case. It is possible to sweat it all on a venture yet with no intrinsic value to our present or future. Also, it is possible to take the easy way out running away from the price to pay to achieve value; that is also not a good decision. Weigh up your actions and decisions based on the value you would get rather than the price to pay. If it costs more and it would add a lot of value, go for it! If it costs more and won't add a pinch of value, opt out! Choose value over price; never the later over the former. Be guided by this principle and you will never have to live your life in waste. Thanks for reading.
27th Birthday QUESTIONS
There was no particular question in my last post apart from the ones posted on Facebook and I will likely answer them there. For Sisi Yemmie, my babe will get back to you on the aso ebi o. haha
I want to sincerely appreciate you all for the wonderful wishes on my birthday post. God bless you mightily. I appreciate you all, immensely.
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Wow! What a way to start my day this a.m. I agree, "there is a huge difference between the price of a thing and it's value". I would sure take that to heart. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteYou are always a blessing too sir. Bless you :)
DeleteI agree. It‘s wise to choose value over price.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Thank you AY. God bless you, Sis.
Deletewhat a thought.....thanks for reminding of the elementary economics. price and value has been the guiding principle in life for some that actually plan their actions. Its a thought to behold.
ReplyDeleteYes o... still very relevant in our lives today. May God continue to help us.
Deletehmn...true
ReplyDeleteThanks Toin :)
DeleteSpot on.
ReplyDeleteThanks Atilola.
Deleteaww i miss your birthday :( Happy Belated birthday.
ReplyDeleteLove the post and great reminder especially "...decisions, not by how much they would cost you but by how much value they would add to you"
YSU, no worries. Thanks for taking time to still wish me. I appreciate you. Thank you Sis.
DeleteChoose value over price; never the later over the former....Thanks again prof, you just always say it right.
ReplyDeleteThank you D1 :)
Delete"Value and Price" i guess when asked the "value" of a thing most times the "Price" or monetary cost comes to my mind most times. thanks for the nudge sir
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading too sir :)
Delete'Value over price'...thank you as always for this post...this is what I tell all the Nigerians flocking India all in the name of IT Networking course, what value does it add to their future.
ReplyDeleteThank you too for reading, Lara. Those courses cost a lot but really, do they add value? That's what I think we all should be asking ourselves alot.
DeleteTrue words. Applicable everywhere too. The richest folk are not always the best dressed.
ReplyDeletePS - My head still hangs in shame for missing your birthday. Hope it's not too late to wish you the very best of the year ahead?
It's alright bro. I still appreciate you immensely, nevertheless. Thanks bro.
DeleteValue over price... The sad thing is that most of us know and understand this but the thirst for social recognition and relevance lead to one bad decision after the other. God bless you for sharing and Happy Belated Birthday
ReplyDeleteThanks Doshy :) I appreciate you.
DeleteThis is awesome! If something has a price of zero it does not mean that it has no value. Price after all is just determined by the intersection of supply and demand. Thanks for sharing prof!
ReplyDeleteOh yes sir! I love that insight you added to it. Fundamental economics yet its application to our lives is enormous if we take it to heart. Blessings sir :)
DeleteLAPD....lol... this is profound. Mehn!!!! its like I was led to your blog tonight.
ReplyDeleteThank you....
Which kain name be this? lol
DeleteAww... glad you left with a smile. Bless you Sis.
blessings.....
ReplyDeletefamiliar quote......
insightful
Thank you Sis.
DeleteGod bless your heart.
Hey LDP. Been awhile.
ReplyDeleteThis post reminds me about the argument i have with my friend over organic and non-organic food, designer wear etc lol. For professional certs and degrees, I observe that in the UK, experience trumps Certificates compared to Naija or the States(as I hear).
But yeah, in the end, one has to weigh in and make decisions with the help of people more experienced/knowledgeable than you.
Great post as always.
Yes o.. the weighing balance is key to ascertain which is worth it. Value is not usually equal to price.
DeleteBlessings Ginger. Long time indeed, na u abandon me na.
Value over price === eternal over mundane!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Prof!
Thanks Sis.
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