Drenimarcus:


Guys in Texas do tell me the real estate is moderate in comparison to other states. Na to buy acres of land and lock up.

dahflemzy:
Boss @MackyNaija...I don dey follow this thread since.
My aunt and her family has been in Texas (Houston) since around 2006 and now she's asking me to come do my masters there when I'm done with my bachelor's (I'm in my finals studying Mathematics in one University in d south west).
Maybe I'll ask for some information when I decide...na money be Koko.

MackyNaija:
None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online advertised prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot premiums between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

MackyNaija:

As long as you are in the sciences, you have less to worry about.

alphabbey1:
u mean science student can get visa easily ? coz am a graduate of industrial chemistry and about to start my visa application to US.

frankmoney:
Mackynaija great job you are doing here ...

Is architecture considered a STEM course in USA ?
Also does the USA pay Phd students stipends

alphabbey1:
u mean science student can get visa easily ? coz am a graduate of industrial chemistry and about to start my visa application to US.

Ndipe:
https://www.archdaily.com/908830/architecture-becomes-a-stem-subject-in-the-united-states

MackyNaija:
None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online advertised prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot premiums between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

Good morning mackynaija and all.

I’m looking into applying for MSc Biotech or biological sciences. Please what’s the job prospect of it or is there any course with greater prospect than the aforementioned.

alphabbey1:
u mean science student can get visa easily ? coz am a graduate of industrial chemistry and about to start my visa application to US.

sevule:


Congrats @mackynaija for moving to Texas! Never understood how people make it out in California. You get paid 6 figures but you cannot even buy a house for under $1.5 million in Silicon Valley. And rent is prohibitively expensive.
Sounds like this will be your first house. Have you thought about buying a duplex instead of a SFH? That way you can rent out one unit and live in the other unit. Some folks that own duplexes do not even have to pay a mortgage because the rent they charge covers the cost of the mortgage.
Just something to think about. Best of luck!

smartkester:
Congratulations Macky on your new juicy gig, you are really a motivation to all of us trying to follow this route. God bless you more

A fair advise wouldn't be bad from you. I already have a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, I intend to Japa but I'm thinking if towing the PH.d route or another MSc in
STEM course would be better just to boost my employability over there.
I'm not really a book worm but anything goes���

Elnon:
Yes...Applied through the school.

smartkester:
Congratulations Macky on your new juicy gig, you are really a motivation to all of us trying to follow this route. God bless you more

A fair advise wouldn't be bad from you. I already have a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, I intend to Japa but I'm thinking if towing the PH.d route or another MSc in
STEM course would be better just to boost my employability over there.
I'm not really a book worm but anything goes���

smartkester:
@Mackynaija

pompeiimagnus:
@MackyNaija. I'm graduating from Texas State this December and relocating for my job in Austin. Let's connect Bro.

MackyNaija:

Thanks Sir.
Na you go decide this one for yourself o. Check the curriculum of schools and programs you intend to do and see if it's what interests you.

If you no go get non-OPT work permit before graduation, leave chemical alone. Na PR and Citizens angle be that for security reasons.

MackyNaija:

Not a bad idea. San Marcos near here o. You go don enjoy this town tire.
I go collect your first paycheck??

MackyNaija:
The effect of yahoo-yahoo on law abiding Nigerians in America...

1. Around October 8th, I tried to buy a laptop from the US and send it to my cousin for programming practice, the wahala too much:

i. Picker/Shipper will not accept $USD bank transfer though we are both in the U.S
ii. I'll have to pay the cost in Naira to a Nigerian biz account
iii. Shipper will then convert the Naira back to $ through their own method
iv. The exchange rate is N590 to $1

Meaning, it will cost higher than what it should have cost for a direct $ transaction but the fear of illegitimate money transfer and the associated problems with law enforcement makes everyone wary of accepting USD in America.
Even me no deh accept anyhow transfers.


2. In an earlier trial, I tried using a different shipper to send two phones as gifts to Nigeria; circa August 19th was the delivery date to the shipper.
Shipment was held by the U.S Customs, they have to screen and verify yahoo-yahoo electronics are not part of the entire shipment....

I don tire.

If you think criminality has no effect on you, think again.

MackyNaija:
Thinking aloud:
I too like book
Currently preparing for a certification, my company pays up to $5,000 each year for educational expenses and my manager has advised from Day 1 that I take advantage of it.

Problem:
I don't allow people to know when I am preparing for certifications or exams. Pressure deh deh higher.
How do I collect their money to write this exam and then not be pressured into passing?
Anyway, I need use their money

If na my money, pass or fail - I no send.

MackyNaija:


How do I collect their money to write this exam and then not be pressured into passing?
Anyway, I need use their money

If na my money, pass or fail - I no send.

yunqdady:

Kudos.
How great or small is a 100k usd pay?
Is working 14hrs 6days/ week pullable?

Chloraseptic:
I commend Mackynaija for keeping this thread afloat since he created it till date..

I just finished reading from first page to here.

Everyone keeps talking about bsc and msc, what about people that have neither of those things..

Do they even stand a chance at securing any job lucrative in America..

DisGuy:


Na to stylishly ask if they will reimburse any staff that embarks on a relevant course.


True true you like book and be like say yankee employers like certificates well well

ezzylee:


I’ve heard of employees being reimbursed by their organization, money spent on certifications and trainings. You could ask your boss if they do the same.