DON'T CONFUSE *_MENTORING*_ *WITH BEING* *_USED*_

*DON'T CONFUSE *_MENTORING*_ *WITH BEING* *_USED*_

Most young people are being *used* thinking they are being *mentored.* The fact that someone gives you a job or a political appointment doesn't make him your *mentor*. At best, he is just a *benefactor*.

A *mentor* is simply someone who is grooming you to become like him, take over from him and become a better or best version of him.

For instance if the Governor of a state appoints you as *PA* or *SA* that doesn't mean he is *mentoring* you to be like him. How will you know that? Through your job description, the kind of assignments he gives you and what he exposes you to.

If as a *PA*, your job description is to insult people online, then you are not being *mentored* for leadership position. You are being *used* as a *thug* and in *thuggery* you shall excel. You are only good for insulting and when a man to take up higher leadership responsibilities is needed, the governor will recommend and support someone serious and ready and by pass you.

The simple truth is that if someone is not giving you the opportunities, challenges, exposure and resources to be, at least, like him, then he is not *mentoring* you. Watch it, he might just be *using* you.

Omoloye Oluwatuyi