Mixed reactions trail screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation between Chioma, a job applicant and Benson, an alleged human resource (HR) officer of a firm called Alpha Consulting.
In the now trending WhatsApp conversation, which was shared online on Monday, Benson had contacted Chioma via WhatsApp to update her on the successful outcome of an interview she had with his firm.
An impatient Chioma, who was rather carried away by how he got her number, threatened to block him on the instant messaging app.
Moments before Benson could share the good news, Chioma had made good her threat to prevent him from communicating with her on the social media platform.
This has since become the subject of a heated debate on Twitter Nigeria.
While a segment of users accused Benson of being ‘unprofessional’ others dragged Chioma for being impatient and rude.
“Professional or not, the fact remains that CHIOMA IS JOBLESS because of her impatience,” a Twitter user said.
“Dear Nigerian professional, lead with a professional introduction. “Hello, Ms Chioma, I am Benson whatever from Alpha Consulting” “Hello and welcome to Ezekwesili paper makers, how can I help you?” Learn a thing or two and quit with the Chioma hot takes,” another user said.
Here’s what the discussion looks like:
Professional or not, the fact remains that CHIOMA IS JOBLESS because of her impatience
— The Centurion (@_KingInTheNort) June 17, 2019
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Dear Nigerian professional, lead with a professional introduction.
"Hello Ms Chioma, I am Benson whatever from Alpha Consulting"
"Hello and welcome to Ezekwesili paper makers, how can I help you?"
AdvertisementLearn a thing or two and quit with the Chioma hot takes. https://t.co/yHnIBezlij
— Sandra Ezekwesili (@SEzekwesili) June 17, 2019
Y'all are quick to judge Chioma. The right thing to have done by anyone not just the company is to quickly state who you are and your purpose for contacting the minute you get the person's attention. The world is toxic enough. Chioma might be trying to avoid another catastrophe.
Advertisement— Jessy (@Jesymaxil) June 17, 2019
In as much the world wants to judge Chioma, it is important to start this kind of chat with..
Hi, I'm from Alpha consulting about so so interview. Am I in chat with chioma?
You can as well call, send an email or a text message. More professional. https://t.co/OGlA9tuylV— precious Jibunoh (@pjwrites_) June 17, 2019
To me Chioma was right. How did Benson get her number and saved it. Why will you send it as WhatsApp message? And Chioma sef body too dey hot every guy doesn't mean arm pic.twitter.com/reRipDBqkc
— MR BAYO (@dayo815) June 17, 2019
Ladies it’s good to be principled and classy but don’t be senseless and mannerless like Chioma pic.twitter.com/S6y4jcINvi
— @dillydeewhole (@dillydeewhole) June 17, 2019
"🙄🙄🙄"Dat emoji said it all #benson did nothing wrong,just look @d chat,He wuld av eventually told her he is from the company where she applied for a job,But she culdnt wait to add him 2 d list of guys she as blocked,welL #chioma u blocked ur future too🤗🤗🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/FbtXVUex2m
— Olawhandi (@Olawhandy) June 17, 2019
If you see anything wrong with Benson's approach you're probably a Chioma type of person; rude and impatient.
She's a typical example of people who are quick to tag others "bad energy" but don't realize they're the actual bad energy. https://t.co/oL7pyBlSpi
— Olumide O.G (@OlumideOG) June 17, 2019
Some Girls ehn, they lack simple courtesy like this Chioma. You greet them Good Morning, they will be looking at u, like u owe them Money.
They will be like, "what do you want", with a rude tone.
They think possessing a busy means they have made it in Life. pic.twitter.com/kpuqOifTij— PSYMORN 😘 🇳🇬 (@psyborg__) June 17, 2019
Some girls like Chioma don't tolerate strangers on WhatsApp ..its very very unprofessional for a company to use WhatsApp to contact an applicant.. What happened to mailbox 🙄 pic.twitter.com/YypbboZqsi
— Bill Gates Lost Son👨🇳🇬 (@favloadedblog) June 17, 2019
At times the personality of the person matters. You don't employ someone with rude character in your establishment. How do you intend to handle clients then. Is not all about Chioma, everyone in addition.
We should learn how to behave?
— Ugochukwu (@KcGoodMan_) June 17, 2019
Wow Benson fucked up a bit…but chioma's comeback was just Extreme…I believe she was just getting over a horrible break up.
— ii_leri (@famoriyo_ileri) June 17, 2019
The next answer she could have given was "Yes, I am Chioma, hope all is well" or "Benson from where please" then wait for reply.
Everything is not gra gra.
If it's not what she wanted, she can still block the person, na still her WhatsApp and phone ni.— Amy (@AhmyPeace) June 17, 2019
Nollywood Don come again ooo
Chioma and Benson!
Chioma and Benson!!
Nah 4 dere u go see mumu gal way no get manners and patience, gal way dey find work, dey also play hard instead of humble. Ahhh
Chioma and Benson!
Chioma and Benson!!
Grab your copy, now!! pic.twitter.com/WucqYbez5e— NWA OZ ⚽ (@Kessi_10) June 17, 2019
Who knows, this could be one of the firms personality test & she just missed out big time.
Even if Benson was wrong in his manner of approach, it doesn't cost a thing to be kind/nice in dealing with people. Chioma's reaction was zero. pic.twitter.com/C1R27QVan3— Just-Ice (@lordairo) June 17, 2019
Someone said this Chioma just blocked her own Assurance 🤣😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/6CU7EsNMyu
— Oluwatidamilare (@damilareoficial) June 17, 2019
Maybe chioma thought it was benson cigarette 😂😂😂.
Ode ni Mr benson yen! You chatting unknown person and you chat as if you got her number from 2go 😂— Just zarah (@is_zarah) June 17, 2019
Come on, we are not babies. Benson could have introduced himself as Benson from Alpha Consulting. He could have also told her the name of the person that asked him to contact her via WhatsApp.
I really can't blame the babe. These babes face a lot of harassment, so, 🤷🏾♂️ https://t.co/verEWfvkVQ
— Uncle Faisal (@JajaPhD) June 17, 2019
Benson was unprofessional with his approach, but she was very rude and the response totally uncalled for. At the end of the day she’s still without a job.
Chioma – 0
Village People – 99 https://t.co/JcS0hrkPC4— Umeh and 99 others (@UMEHoma) June 17, 2019
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As a business man or woman … first impressions matters alot in any communication or interview and first question determines your level of been qualify to handle the job or not …the Benson did a right thing to confirm first if he is communicating with the right person before you reviewing the point of engagement to communication ….the chioma by name don’t have manner, very rude and dont know processional system of communication mostly when a stranger engaged on a communication with you..she supposed to welcome the person then wait for the stranger to breese out his purpose after the first reply to let him know she is the right chioma…..anyway is a lesson to some other rude and mannerless people online….