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fire4fire
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Recently came over to the UK on HSMP 3 weeks ago in search of work in IT sector.There are lots of jobs here for IT professionals if you got the skills.Got some offers,but it's just the equivalent of what I earn in Nigeria.I'm heading back to Naija next week,thank God I did'nt resign my appointment before coming.
Maybe I would relocate to Uk some other time if I wish, for now, Naija Government would be collecting my tax.
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dnative (m)
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You've gotta be kidding me. What field are you in IT and what kind of job offers/rates did you get. Was it permie or contract. I know someone in your shoes, just came down 4 weeks ago on HSMP as well. After being dejected having gone on several interviews for not getting good offers, she just got an offer yesterday she couldn't believe. Anyway good luck to yourself.
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akinalabi (m)
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Dunno about the IT sector but if your job back in Naija pays better, I
see no reason why you should remain in the UK.
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landis (m)
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your job in Nigeria is surely better if you getting about N400,000 per month.
In UK may be you get £25,000.00 per annum and minus 38% tax. You are left with nothing.
And if you loose your job, you get only £50 per week.
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NV ME
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What kind of IT job in Nigeria pays 400,000 per month just be realistic bro! Easier said.
Try to continue your search, u will definately get a good one. stop beign pessimistic.
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fire4fire
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What kind of IT job in Nigeria pays 400,000 per month just be realistic bro! Easier said.
Try to continue your search, u will definately get a good one. stop beign pessimistic.
Don't be deceived by being abroad,lots of IT guys in Nigeria earns more than that a month,atleast I'm an example though I work in the banking sector.The only reason I can work abroad is for more experience. |
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dnative (m)
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Quite Right - Getting HSMP is never a big deal in the first place. The issue is with folks on HSMP expecting to get a manna of dream jobs within a short time of their arrival in the UK. Remember having HSMP and EC approved is one thing. Competing in the UK job market is another thing.
While HSMP might literally mean you are highly skilled in your chosen profession in your home country, the reality on ground on arrival in the UK most times seems otherwise. At least with IT field that I am much familiar with, I've seen a couple of folks coming in on HSMP but with inadequate skills to 'hit the ground running' in IT jobs in the UK. Unfortunately Naija IT is still at its infancy infrastructure-wise compared to what is obtained in the UK. While you have to be in a bank, oil company, mtn/glo/celtel and some few others (which I could mostly count on my fingers - well maybe and possibly toes) to really amass some functional experience within a fairly sized enterprise infrastructure in Nigeria, the situation in the UK is a massive difference with a wide variety of opportunities to work in enterprise environments that one could only dream about in naija.
Having said this - my advice to folks coming on HSMP from naija to seek IT jobs in the UK - you really have to be on 'top of your game' in your area of specialisation in IT, and I mean really be on top of your game. It takes the best to compete with the best. Those otigba-IT  and NIIT amassed skills won't get you far here unless you're willing to start from zero and work your way up. However for the people with the right skills and competence, with a little bit of patience, some 6--9 months UK experience on a not-so-ideal job role, you'll be ready to shift to the high end level of the game. Rates of 200-500 / day are not uncommon for an IT contractor with the right mix of skills and experience in the UK - I'll leave you to do the maths.
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NV ME
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Don't be deceived by being abroad,lots of IT guys in Nigeria earns more than that a month,atleast I'm an example though I work in the banking sector.The only reason I can work abroad is for more experience.
Why did u have to start this thread at all. You are really confused (sorry to say) Quite Right - Getting HSMP is never a big deal in the first place. The issue is with folks on HSMP expecting to get a manna of dream jobs within a short time of their arrival in the UK. Remember having HSMP and EC approved is one thing. Competing in the UK job market is another thing.
While HSMP might literally mean you are highly skilled in your chosen profession in your home country, the reality on ground on arrival in the UK most times seems otherwise. At least with IT field that I am much familiar with, I've seen a couple of folks coming in on HSMP but with inadequate skills to 'hit the ground running' in IT jobs in the UK. Unfortunately Naija IT is still at its infancy infrastructure-wise compared to what is obtained in the UK. While you have to be in a bank, oil company, mtn/glo/celtel and some few others (which I could mostly count on my fingers - well maybe and possibly toes) to really amass some functional experience within a fairly sized enterprise infrastructure in Nigeria, the situation in the UK is a massive difference with a wide variety of opportunities to work in enterprise environments that one could only dream about in naija.
Having said this - my advice to folks coming on HSMP from naija to seek IT jobs in the UK - you really have to be on 'top of your game' in your area of specialisation in IT, and I mean really be on top of your game. It takes the best to compete with the best. Those otigba-IT and NIIT amassed skills won't get you far here unless you're willing to start from zero and work your way up. However for the people with the right skills and competence, with a little bit of patience, some 6--9 months UK experience on a not-so-ideal job role, you'll be ready to shift to the high end level of the game. Rates of 200-500 / day are not uncommon for an IT contractor with the right mix of skills and experience in the UK - I'll leave you to do the maths. Please tell him because i think he is ignorant |
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