Opeyemi Famakin Reflects On His Journey From 9-to-5 Job To Food Critic

Popular food critic and content creator Opeyemi Famakin has shared a candid reflection on his life before achieving fame, revealing that he genuinely enjoyed every 9-to-5 job he held and remains thankful for the experiences that helped shape his career.

In a heartfelt post on social media, Famakin challenged the common perception that corporate jobs are always unpleasant. According to him, the work itself was never the problem. Instead, the most difficult part of his daily routine was the long and exhausting commute to and from work by public transportation.

“I genuinely enjoyed all my 9-to-5s, and I learnt a lot. The only thing I disliked about 9-to-5 was commuting to work by bus. It’s the only thing as an adult that made me depressed,” he wrote.

The content creator explained that despite the stress associated with commuting, he looks back on his time in the corporate world with gratitude. He credited those years with teaching him valuable life lessons, building his character and preparing him for the success he enjoys today.

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Famakin also used the opportunity to acknowledge one of the people who played a significant role in his professional development—his former boss at Green News Media. He described the company’s chief executive as the best boss he ever worked with and someone who believed in his abilities from the beginning.

“I forgot to add my job as a journalist at Green News Media. The CEO there was easily my best boss and, of all my bosses, I think he was the one who believed in me the most,” he added.

His post has resonated with many Nigerians, particularly young professionals who face the challenges of long work hours and difficult daily commutes. Many social media users praised Famakin for highlighting the value of every career stage and acknowledging the mentors who helped shape his journey.

For many of his followers, his story serves as an inspiring reminder that success is often built through perseverance, hard work, supportive leadership and the willingness to embrace every opportunity, even when the journey is far from easy.