A Nigerian hairdresser has gone online to expose the messages she received from an apprentice after dismissing her for skipping work without prior notice.
In a detailed post on her TikTok page, the hairdresser expressed her frustration, explaining that this wasn’t the first time the apprentice had displayed such behavior.
She stated:
“This isn’t the first or second time she’s done this, but I always overlooked it. Today, I asked why she didn’t show up on Saturday without informing me. She stayed silent for a while, so I told her to go home.”
Alongside the post, she attached screenshots of the messages sent by the apprentice, where the young lady demanded a refund for her training fees and expressed her displeasure.
The apprentice wrote:
“So I heard you said I shouldn’t come to work again? Please, just refund my money so I can find another place to learn. No big deal… I hope you don’t regret this later. The money I’m asking for is ₦5,500 plus ₦1,500 for relaxer—totaling ₦7,000. Just because I missed a day? Meanwhile, your shop wasn’t even open.”
“Do you know how much I spend daily on transport just to learn from someone uneducated and immature? I don’t even want to go into details. Just send my refund, and I’ll leave.”
“Honestly, I regret coming here. Ademide, who has been coming every day, only stays because I’m generous enough to pay her transport fare. So pick one—either refund my money or continue dealing with me. I don’t have time for nonsense!”
Mixed Reactions as Hairdresser Fired Apprentice
The post quickly gained attention, with social media users sharing mixed opinions in the comment section.
ROUNDNECK BODYSUIT JOGGERS LAG: “People need to stop justifying wrong behavior. She knew how far the place was before registering.”
CHISOM🦋: “From her perspective, transportation is a serious challenge. The hairdresser should understand because things are tough.”
Fashion brand in PH: “Is she your student or your employee? If she’s just a learner, you had no right to dismiss her. Apprentices pay to learn; they are not workers.”
THELIZZIEJAY 🦋🦋: “So, because she missed one day, you told her to leave? Did you even check why she was absent?”
empress_lyta: “As long as she has paid, it’s her responsibility to attend or not. If she wastes her time, that’s on her. Once her payment expires, she should leave.”
butterfly 🦋❤️❤️: “She wouldn’t have dared to do this back in 2015 or 2016 when people were serious about learning skills.”
ANIKE LUXE✅: “Those saying she should have tried this years ago should remember that learning fees have increased. Imagine paying ₦200k and then being told to leave? It’s frustrating.”
Should Apprentices Be Treated as Employees?
Many people are debating whether apprentices should be treated as employees or learners. Some believe they should have the freedom to attend whenever they want since they have already paid. Others argue that skipping work regularly shows unseriousness.
When a hairdresser fired an apprentice for frequent absences, it sparked online discussions about work ethics, commitment, and professional boundaries. While some sympathized with the apprentice, others defended the hairdresser’s decision, saying discipline is necessary in any learning environment.
What do you think? Should apprentices be given flexible schedules, or should they adhere strictly to work ethics?
