Jobs Peeling Corn
The job market is increasingly challenging, with many people losing their jobs daily and joining the swelling ranks of job seekers.
Some men, particularly those with families, have set aside pride to take on any work that can provide for their loved ones, even if it means engaging in tasks that are typically seen as demeaning.
A once-unthinkable sight, respected family men are now seen working for roadside corn sellers, peeling fresh corn, or wrapping roasted ones for customers.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that these men, who were once hawkers or had other modest jobs, now find themselves as helpers in the corn roasting business, earning daily, weekly, or monthly wages.
One such man, Mr. Abednigo Okpana, explained that he turned to corn roasting to supplement his income after his profits from hawking plantain chips dwindled due to the high cost of living.
Jobs Peeling Corn
Despite the challenges, he continues to work hard, hoping to save enough to start his own business, recognizing that corn is a seasonal food and cannot sustain his family in the long term.
Mrs. Judith Agbasi, a corn seller, shared that the physically demanding nature of the job, coupled with her health challenges, forced her to employ helpers.
She emphasized that many women in similar positions have had to do the same to avoid constant hospital visits.
For others, like Mr. Femi Olorunsogo, seeing men take on traditionally female roles, such as roasting corn, is surprising but understandable in light of the current economic conditions.
Despite the oddity, he acknowledges that these men are simply doing what they can to survive in a tough economy.
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