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Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by wonlasewonimi: 12:23pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
timesup234:You have actually lost the plot now...how much should one be earning in USA to be 'something' in your opinion? 4 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 1:14pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
madenigga:85% of Nigerians in Canada will run back to Nigeria if you give them a job of 400k monthly. Dont believe the hype. Expand your business and within 10 yrs every single embassy will beg you to come and collect their visa for free 4 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 1:14pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
wonlasewonimi:$100,000 after tax |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by wonlasewonimi: 1:16pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
timesup234: You no get gun and otumorkpor? |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by SIRTee15: 1:30pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
madenigga: Except u are into IT or the tech industry.... Abeg stay in naija and continue the good work u've started.... God will continue to bless ur hustle.... 400k in naija is fat and less than 1% of Nigerians below 30 yrs earn such.... That's my piece of advice... 4 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by SIRTee15: 1:36pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
timesup234:I don't have the strength and time to be analysing 100k income for someone who is not even earning in dollars and has no understanding of the cost of living abroad.... I know people who earn such and I know what they've done with money both in USA and naija... I'm not here to convince u, cos I know u are a cynic.... Rather I'm here to educate the enlightened minds and contribute to knowledge. 3 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 3:47pm On Dec 01, 2017 |
SIRTee15:They are not living the American dream. Even doctors who earn over $200,000 carry a heavy burden of student loans they will need to pay for a 30yrs duration. $100,000 before tax cant buy you the American dream |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by chrisjohn234: 1:27am On Dec 02, 2017 |
I just read numerous articles on google and can comfortably say $100,000 in present day America is indeed not that much to be classify as upper middle class. Though miles better than what the average American makes timesup234: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 9:27am On Dec 02, 2017 |
If they truly live in America they won't even dare debate me. What is the average cost of taking care of a child? A couple with two kids bringing in a combine salary of $200,000 is just average if you want to truly live the american dream. Taking care of a child will cost between $12,000 to $14,000 annually and that is just for one kid. Below is a link so you understand what is going on in the US. Nigerians living there are liars, I have never seen a single Nigerian who went to the US. and made it. They are all wage slaves. http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/09/pf/cost-of-raising-a-child-2015/index.html chrisjohn234: 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by aariwa(m): 9:28pm On Dec 02, 2017 |
madenigga:You want to ruin your life by destroying the comfortable life you have in Nigeria .Listen to those advice at your peril 3 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by chrisjohn234: 12:38am On Dec 03, 2017 |
Making 400k monthly is upper middle class in Nigeria. He got no business traveling out of the country unless for visit. Even someone earning 250k has no business traveling out. They should grow on the job. But for those making less than 100k it is really hard. They should see traveling as an option aariwa: 3 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 1:16am On Dec 03, 2017 |
chrisjohn234:The United States of America is one big fat lie. Have you noticed how most Nigerians when they newly arrive the US. they start uploading pictures every minute on social media? Then after a couple of months they all go into hiding and you don't hear from them again. That is the period when the reality starts hitting them hard and their eyes are being opened that America is not much different from Nigeria and in most cases even much harder to make it than in Nigeria. This is a circle they all go through and it usually end with them deceiving themselves instead of admitting they made a huge mistake they would rather live and die with their lies 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by PDPGuy: 4:07am On Dec 03, 2017 |
timesup234: Sir, you’ve got it wrong. A single person earning $100k/year, before (and after) taxes, lives a comfortable life anywhere in the US. Even a family of 3 can survive on that amount. Also, some states like Florida and Texas have no state income taxes, so people get to keep even more of their money. A household of 4 (parents with two dependents) will have a lower tax rate than a single person with no dependents. For eg the tax bill for the family of 4 earning a gross income of $100k would be around $20-25k; while the single person may have the $35k tax bill. So, several factors determine whether a gross income of $100k would be adequate for anyone. 2 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by PDPGuy: 4:12am On Dec 03, 2017 |
timesup234: That’s why I’m planning on having no more than 2 kids |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by SIRTee15: 4:24am On Dec 03, 2017 |
chrisjohn234: 100000 dollars income is upper middle class.... I don't know what u reading but here is a 2017 report on USA class income.... https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0912/which-income-class-are-you.aspx |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Peaceful2016(f): 6:03am On Dec 03, 2017 |
timesup234:In reality... How many bank managers have 2 to 3 houses in 10 years? Also how many bankers get promoted to manger in 10years... If you said staff of multinationals (esp. Oil companies), then I would totally agree. My opinion is if you are a hustler, intelligent and you work smart you can make it anywhere in the world. All countries have their pros and cons. 2 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 9:23am On Dec 03, 2017 |
Until they update their data people earning over $100,000 will still be considered as upper middle class but when you actually speak to those earning that much they tell you blankly they don't feel they are upper middle class. It is the truth from New York to Montana. A upper middle class shouldn't carry a lot of credit card and should be capable of paying over 70% of their expensive in cash from their pocket, but most don't even have $100,000 saved up after decades on the job. They can't afford to pay tuition fees for their college bound kids and co-sign the student loan papers with them. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/01/living-on-100000-in-america-but-not-feeling-upper-middle-class.html SIRTee15: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 9:38am On Dec 03, 2017 |
$100,000 is enough to live comfortably but certainly not upper middle class and you have to be extremely mindful of your expenses. Most people earning $100,000 still live on credit and some even have low credit score. I know many who even got their homes foreclosed on. What you didn't mention is the journey to earn that much. A typical doctor, lawyer or engineer making over $100,000 carries more than $150,000 student loans debts which they will still struggle to pay back. The total debt of becoming a doctor in 2017 America should even exceed $400,000. PDPGuy: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by wonlasewonimi: 11:19am On Dec 03, 2017 |
I heard it's very tough in America now some of their citizens are escaping through Libya to come to Africa for better life. Thanks timesup234, your thread is an eye opener. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 11:53am On Dec 03, 2017 |
wonlasewonimi:The same America who can't fix their destroyed country filled with homeless and hungry people are also responsible for the destruction of Libya. Failure is the trademark of the American dream |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by wonlasewonimi: 11:58am On Dec 03, 2017 |
timesup234: We are on the same page my friend. Nigeria is way better than America. In fact, everybody on the minimum wage is living the Nigerian dream! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Colouredgirl: 3:58pm On Dec 03, 2017 |
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Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Nobody: 6:20pm On Dec 03, 2017 |
To each his own,some of us have gone to the America and not even interested in settling down there..all the time I visit I cant even live the kind of life they are living.we all can't live Nigeria and we all can't live in America..whatever rocks anyone's boat... 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by chrisjohn234: 6:41pm On Dec 03, 2017 |
Sparkle1515:Best post so far then those in diaspora should stop saying Nigeria is dead, instead they should bring their money down here and invest heavily. Nigeria has a bright future and her citizens will make sure of that. |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by tomisinobm(m): 12:20am On Dec 04, 2017 |
wonlasewonimi: your sarcasm is killing meeee!! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Beautyaddy: 12:33am On Dec 04, 2017 |
wonlasewonimi: Buahahahaha!!! Help you out with a link here of the citizens https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/die-trafficked-nigerians-route-slavery-deaths-libya-mediterranean/ |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 1:08am On Dec 04, 2017 |
Beautyaddy:Buahahahahaha!!! https://newsone.com/3041792/64000-black-women-currently-missing-in-the-u-s/ |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by lonlytroy(m): 2:12am On Dec 04, 2017 |
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Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Oria1999: 3:06am On Dec 04, 2017 |
[quote author=lonlytroy post=62957898][/quote] Must you post this everywhere? 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by sharpwriter(m): 4:21am On Dec 04, 2017 |
donniemc:Bros, how've you been? Those developers no get joy o. I've sent to 7 of them, no response. I even traced two to face book and messaged them. one accepted my friend request, but ignored messages. Why people dey do like that na . Shey dem no want make I eat mobile app honey abi. Maybe I should have been earning now, at least get something to celebrate Christmas for all my troubles, dem no show face. I tire o. |
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