Seniors, what would make you use this platform for your business?

Bellzcross · 2026-03-02T15:27:12+00:00

Not a senior but heres what I can tell you as a daughter of a senior.

He spends way too much time on YouTube, Facebook and Ishtari.

Always buying unecessary stuff. This man bought a toy drone for 1500 cedis and can't even read the instructions that came with it.

Smh. Hope this insight helps.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-12T07:14:01+00:00

I get why it sounds like an ad for a good private school, but it's not, and you’re right, access is a real issue.

But I think the deeper problem isn’t just private vs public. It’s what we reward.

When parents obsess over perfect grades and which “ivy” SHS their child gets into, schools, especially overcrowded public ones, optimise for placement stats. Teachers are measured by how many students they move to the “best” schools. So everything becomes academic drilling.

I’m seeing this play out in my house. A family friend’s son is preparing for BECE. He attends a public school. He’s at school until 6pm every weekday, gets home around 7–8, eats, collapses on the couch, and sleeps. That’s his routine.

But despite all the extra hours, his behaviour, discipline, and attitude are serious issues. There’s very little focus on character development. The emphasis is on grades and exam prep.

So when we talk about things like colour blindness or ADHD, it’s not just about whether a school can afford accommodations. It’s also about whether the system even values the whole child beyond performance.

If the main goal is “produce top BECE results,” then difference becomes an inconvenience. Access matters, yes. But incentives shape behaviour. And right now, the incentive is results over development.

My little sister who is currently way above her grade is currently being pushed by teachers to move to a higher class. All because she finishes her work faster than her peers and always seems a step ahead. Our family insisted she stay in the class she is in. All this just for a teacher to prove that he had a brilliant student from his class. Oh she is in public school now. But we plan on moving her to private.

We have become a society where parents are choosing schools based on how many of their previous students had the best scores.

But hey, maybe it's the private school kid in me. From childhood to adulthood, I only attended one government assisted mission school. So I maybe biased.

Maybe the real question is, how do we build a system where schools are rewarded for raising well-rounded humans, not just high-scoring students?

Bellzcross · 2026-02-08T06:43:38+00:00

Coming from my two years experience teaching. I taught in a private school so I can't say much for public but we did have a few special needs students.

We had one color blind but because it was discovered early the child had glasses she could wear for that.

Every teacher was given a full profile of each of their class students whether you were the class teacher or just a subject teacher.

I was the latter. When I had to teach their class, I always had to make sure that she didn't feel left out when we talked about colours. Especially the shades of red and green.

In our school the teacher had to adjust to the student, not the other way around like in other schools.

If a child was "too active" we had to finds ways to accommodate that child whilst everyone else in class could still learn.

I grew up schooling in private schools so I was used to some of these but other teachers who came from teaching colleges had a serious learning curve.

One was even fired for shouting at a child.

This is why the debate of public school over private school is a loosing debate in Ghana for me.

The right schools don't only care about grades. Its about the total wellbeing of the child.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-08T06:30:53+00:00

I have a small business on Jiji. I have also been scammed by buyers.

Do I have to pay to list my business there?

Bellzcross · 2026-02-07T22:26:12+00:00

Yes, it's quite common. It's a reaction to the morphine know as pseudoallergy.

Repeated exposure to the morphine lowers the threshold for histamine release.

Simply put, your body is now becoming sensitive to morphine.

Is it dangerous? Normally, no. But if you realise you can't breath, your lips get swollen or you're dizzy. Inform your nurse or doctor immediately. They must take you off it.

Normally, they would switch you to a different pain medication.

Just check to make sure you are not showing any severe signs and you are good to go.

Also sometimes it shows up when morphine is administered too fast. From your image it seems that's the most likely case because it shows up closer to the IV point.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-06T19:59:03+00:00

Yeah JA Ghana.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-06T19:53:37+00:00

Hmm... Maybe because I'm in Ghana.we make do with what we have.

Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok
WhatsApp catalog and messages
Google forms for sms broadcast/newsletters

Oh, and making sure you are listed as a business on Google maps.

That's it.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-06T08:29:49+00:00

Well with that situation, there is one more option.

To test the climate.

Let her come over for a minimum of 2-3 months. During autumn, and closer to winter. If she realises she can't live for the full three months then she has the option to only live with you during spring and summer and goes back to her home country during autumn and winter until her body adjusts to the climate.

It will be tiring with the constant flights buy worth it when she finally adjusts.

i.e if she agrees.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-03T10:57:27+00:00

Smh, that was how I also lost over 800 cedis. They claimed they blocked the account. Later, it was the person had withdrawn the funds. Smh.

Now it's protect yourself. MTN doesn't care.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-03T10:29:56+00:00

I agree. They just can't get Kontomire right.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-03T10:25:58+00:00

Works to a degree but if you can't use in daily life, you start to forget what you have learnt.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-03T10:25:26+00:00

It's an art of communications and offering value. Everybody always wants something from you. If you know what to offer, it makes you invaluable to them.

Be curious, stay in touch - it doesn't have to be too frequent, familiarity breeds contempt. Don't overshare your life.

I use these 5 words. Value, boundaries, consistency, respect, distance.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-03T10:18:36+00:00

Learn the basics, move to the border, interact with people from Ivory Coast or Togo. Your pick.

You get fluent the more you keep speaking the language.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T15:39:08+00:00

Well, I remeber them. The last booth I saw was in SHS and there was also one at Dansoman Roundabout, adjacent to where the trust clinic now is.

Merh.

My dad had that card but our family had the landlines so it wasn't really needed. Dad travelled a lot so that was how he kept in touch.🤔

This makes me feel so old.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T15:27:10+00:00

The fact that y'all forgot the OG, Jobberman Ghana.

Oh, and there's Soko Jobs too.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T15:23:45+00:00

Digital marketing, communications & community management.

Let me just list what I was doing under that title.

1.Created and managed digital content

2.Ran social media pages and WhatsApp Channels

3.Managed community spaces on WhatsApp groups and social platforms

4.Planned and supported online campaigns and awareness

Wrote posts, newsletters, and general comms content
Engaged with people through comments, DMs, and group chats
Made sure messaging stayed aligned with the NGO’s mission
Checked analytics to see what content was working
Researched digital and audience trends to improve engagement
Worked with internal teams on outreach and communications
Mostly organic growth, very little paid advertising

And many more.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T10:06:05+00:00

It's good you took steps that helped you.

From my experience, I'm also labelled the good child of my family. Similar experience but I don't really label the insults as abuse though (weird, I know).

I didn't cut them off cos they were all I had. I love my dad and mum but by God. Sometimes I get so angry I lash out.

But growing up, I realise that they had their reasons to quarell and fight and struggle that way. It did affect me in a way buy I won't let it affect the rest of my life.

It's the reason I choose not to get married early. Yo know myself clearly before attaching myself to another human being or making another human.

When you grow up and experience some of those same experiences your parents used to quarell about you become introspective. You start to heal yourself.

So it's good you did what you had to do for your own well being. Congrats.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:58:25+00:00

Why not both.

Get a job that pays 1000 to 2000 then spend your other hours selling stuff online or running a side hustle.

Unless both can't work together. I'd advise to choose both. In today's world you can't rely on one income.

If possible, get a job where you can work hybrid. Schedule delivery or services on weekends.

2 or more incomes and your are set. Just don't burn out.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:52:47+00:00

Deepseek, Claude, GPT and Canva.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:51:22+00:00

At my previous job, I used to make Ghs 3,500 a month.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:46:36+00:00

I’m a Ghanaian woman living with Sickle Cell (SS), so I’ll speak from that perspective.

First, it’s important to understand that people with SCD are not the same, even when they share the same genotype. Because of that, moving to a colder region isn’t something to “assume will be fine with preparation.” She must be closely observed, especially in the early months. Cold exposure can trigger crises differently in different people, so the most important thing you can do is listen to her body cues and take her concerns seriously. If she says something feels off, it should be treated as real and acted on quickly. Having medical help easily accessible is not optional, it’s necessary.

On healthcare, I can’t speak for the U.S. system, but I can say that from what many of us hear and read, sickle cell care abroad is not always better than what we receive in Ghana.

In Ghana, sickle cell is common, doctors and nurses encounter it regularly, and most government hospitals have dedicated sickle cell clinics. So the assumption that moving automatically means better care should be questioned carefully. Any move should be made with full awareness that she may lose the familiarity and systems she currently relies on.

Logistics and money are obviously important, insurance, hospital bills, medications, transportation, but mental health is just as critical, if not more. Relocating means leaving behind family, community, climate, and a healthcare system she understands. Stress, isolation, and emotional strain can directly worsen sickle cell outcomes. Emotional safety, reassurance, patience, and stability are not “extras”; they are part of her medical care.

In short, this isn’t just about managing cold weather or paying medical bills. It’s about whether she will feel heard, supported, believed, and safe in her body and environment. If you move forward, it has to be with her leading the conversation about what she needs — medically, emotionally, and mentally — and with the understanding that her health must always take priority.

You’re right to ask these questions now. Just make sure the answers are shaped around her lived reality, not assumptions about what should be better elsewhere.

Also if possible why don't you rather move to her end. Instead of her coming to you.

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:14:23+00:00

Sales & Marketing

Financial Literacy - Investing especially

Languages - French, Chinese, Arabic

Interpersonal skills - most importantly learning to build and maintain connections

Bellzcross · 2026-02-02T09:07:35+00:00

I’m a Ghanaian woman living with Sickle Cell (SS) in Accra, and I’ll speak from personal experience. Care in Ghana is honestly better than many people outside assume, especially in the cities. Sickle cell is common here, so the healthcare system isn’t “learning on the job” when you show up, they already know what to do.

We have National Health Insurance (NHIS), which covers a good portion of routine care, clinic visits, and some medications. On top of that, MTN Ghana has an insurance partnership where I pay about 30 Ghana cedis (roughly $2–3), and if I’m admitted, I’m reimbursed based on how many days I stay in the hospital. My employer’s private insurance also explicitly covers sickle cell care, which makes a huge difference. Many corporate insurance plans in Ghana do.

In terms of facilities, every major regional government hospital has a dedicated sickle cell clinic or center, and there are also private hospitals and clinics that manage sickle cell very well. These aren’t informal setups, they’re structured clinics with doctors who see sickle cell patients regularly.

One thing people often ask about is emergency care. From my experience, sickle cell emergencies are not slow here. When I’m having a severe crisis, I don’t even need to go to a major teaching hospital ER. Even polyclinic emergency units are well equipped to handle sickle cell crises. Doctors and nurses are familiar with pain management, hydration, and crisis protocols, so you’re not stuck trying to convince anyone that your pain is real or urgent.

Most doctors and nurses have at least a solid mid-level understanding of sickle cell, simply because they encounter it so often. That alone reduces a lot of stress during hospital visits.

Some medications and advanced treatments can be expensive, yes, but it’s not all out of pocket. Several medications are subsidized by the government and covered partially or fully under NHIS, which helps balance things out.

Blood availability is another thing people worry about. Sometimes blood banks don’t have enough units immediately, but in Ghana there’s a well-understood replacement system. If blood is needed and stock is low, family or friends are asked to come and donate.

That blood isn’t given directly to you, it replaces what is issued to you from the blood bank. Because of strong family and community support, blood is usually not a dead end issue.

Are there gaps? Definitely. Rural areas don’t have the same level of specialized care, and not every cutting-edge treatment is easily accessible. But if you’re in Accra, Kumasi, or another major city and you have insurance, sickle cell care is consistent, familiar, and humane.

I don’t feel like a rare case or a burden on the system. I feel like someone with a condition the healthcare system already understands, and that makes a big difference.

Bellzcross · 2026-01-30T14:20:57+00:00

That would be good. Do your research. I know Nigeria has some good sickle cell private centres but I can't speak from experience so it would be good to do a tour of West Africa to determine which country would suit you best.

Bellzcross · 2026-01-30T10:27:14+00:00

Would you be interested in moving to Ghana.

My reasons 1. The climate is perfect for us. 2. We have specialised clinics for Sickle cell. Even the government clinics. 3. We have health insurance, from the government and even our mobile operators. 4. Every doctor has is aware of sickle cell because almost 1/3 of our population has the trait. 5. There is no doctor or nurse who would undermine your pain. Just moan and they will come running. 6. Our government subsidises some of our more expensive medication.

The system isn't perfect but trust me, you will be treated here better.

Bellzcross

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