“If someone is paying you to learn, you’re not their madam” – Lady blasts overbearing trainers
A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions online after calling out trainers who expect learners to do chores while paying for a skill.
Explaining her frustration, she emphasized that paying for training should not come with extra work unrelated to learning. She described such behaviours as unfair and disrespectful.
In her words, she said:
“If someone is paying you money to learn a skill, you’re not their madam. You’re their teacher.
If you say a price for your training and I pay that price in full, and you expect me to come to your shop by 7am to open and clean it for you, you are very mad.”
Her statement resonated with many Nigerians who have faced similar experiences, being asked to do extra work beyond their lessons.
Social media users quickly reacted, sharing their own stories.
One wrote, “Finally, someone said it! Teachers are not supposed to use learners as helpers.” Another added, “If you pay for a course, focus on learning, not cleaning someone’s shop.”
The viral post has ignited conversations about maintaining professional boundaries in training, with many urging trainers to treat paying students with respect.
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"If someone is paying you money to learn a skill. You're not their madam. You're their teacher. If you say a price for your training and I pay that price in full, and you expect me to come to your shop by 7am to open and clean it for you. You are very m@d." – Lady says pic.twitter.com/Jg7ikGb43i
— The Benin Blogger (@TheBeninBlogger) February 26, 2026