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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chalo147: 9:12pm On Jan 08, 2022
DisGuy:

Okay thank you
If you've been vaccinated you don't need to for direct flights BA and virgin
For others you'll need to check their individual requirements as you'll be 'entering' their country or be in contact with other passengers entering the country
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chalo147: 9:13pm On Jan 08, 2022
hustla:


You need it for qatar


Okay thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by OSCARTM: 9:13pm On Jan 08, 2022
yolkman20:
Good day and compliments of the season to everyone here.
Wifey, myself and our 1year old daughter will be going to the UK by month end latest by his grace. She'll be schooling in central London and I'm having difficulty in making decisions on where to stay. I heard London is really expensive and it's advisable to commute from nearby towns.

After many considerations and research, Luton fit within my budget for 2bedroom flat, budget is 850£ at max. Now there's so many negative reviews about Luton and I'm not sure I want to go there. Please, I need advise on commuter's town where I can get 2bedrom flat for 850£ and below...thanks.

Meanwhile, we fit manage 1bedroom flat for now and that will also save us some costs.

You might need to raise your budget if you want a 2bed.

Confirm your wife's weekly lecture schedule; considering the wave of the pandemic especially in London, most schools encourage online classes. It is not compulsory to search for apartment close to her school, she'll barely attend classes for up to 3 times a week.

Your budget will get you a decent 1bedroom apartment around Bexleyheath, Dartford, Kent, Woolwich Arsenal and Stratford. Your wife should also apply for student Oyster card upon arrival, it makes commuting cheaper.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AirBay: 9:14pm On Jan 08, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:

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I wonder why West brom and Aston no dy that list too.

Fake list.


Birmingham can't be on the list.. have you been to Solihull, Erdington, Perry bar, Royal Town of Sutton coldfield...Lots of nice places in Birmingham.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by MichaelUde: 9:14pm On Jan 08, 2022
DisGuy:


True, more social cleansing

If you can afford it...white,black,brown!

Look at all the Hong-Kong citizens buying up all these new builds as they relocate to the UK

I still dey wonder how Boris got away with the Hong Kong thing so soon after Brexit.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by MichaelUde: 9:17pm On Jan 08, 2022
AirBay:


I wonder why West brom and Aston no dy that list too.

Fake list.


Birmingham can't be on the list.. have you been to Solihull, Erdington, Perry bar, Royal Town of Sutton coldfield is partially Birmingham as well?....Lots of nice places in Birmingham.


I think Birmingham just has a bad reputation for violent crime and all that youth gang stuff.
Nothing any different from any big city.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:24pm On Jan 08, 2022
Dbiks:



How much will It cost to commute using either
Mode of transportation..... Just a rough estimate..

Are the tfare quoted on this site reliable?

Thanks boss

Depends if your journey will be excluding zone one, you can either buy the weekly pass or monthly if your not going in to work daily use your contactless. The travelcard allows you to use bus,train/tube

Yes the site is reliable, it's the official transport for London site
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Elektra008(f): 9:39pm On Jan 08, 2022
yolkman20:


I won't near any of the top 5. They're even in red, as in danger lol...

But is Liverpool really that bad?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 9:44pm On Jan 08, 2022
marylandcakes:
Here is the 2022 list of the 50 worst places to live in the UK

Barnsley and Doncaster hmmm. I know Barnsley is quiet sha
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:52pm On Jan 08, 2022
MichaelUde:


I still dey wonder how Boris got away with the Hong Kong thing so soon after Brexit.
Its easier since there are historical relationships and they are financially more buoyant and highly skilled compared immigrants from Eastern Europe and Africa for example also helps the big bad wolves is china
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 9:53pm On Jan 08, 2022
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by umarwy(m): 9:56pm On Jan 08, 2022
marylandcakes:
Here is the 2022 list of the 50 worst places to live in the UK


Liverpool ah
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 10:03pm On Jan 08, 2022
@umarwy see Liverpool grin
marylandcakes:
Here is the 2022 list of the 50 worst places to live in the UK

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bluetherapy: 10:17pm On Jan 08, 2022
Omah7979:
Hi guys, I just got my post study visa and want to visit places, which countries can I visit visa free? Thank you!
A Google search will help you better. North Macedonia, turkey....not visa free but you get easy easily. So called e-visa or VOA

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by StarMonkey: 10:34pm On Jan 08, 2022
Hello Everyone, thank you for all the contributions.

I'm a Data Analyst and I work remotely with a firm in UAE. I couldn't move over there due to some constraints.

Now I've gotten an offer with a company in UK (London) and another offer with a company in Channel Islands (Jersey)

Honestly I'm confused and I need your advice to help me make a decision.

The UK offer is £2,650 higher than the other one.

I'm married with 2 children (3 and 1 year olds)

Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 10:36pm On Jan 08, 2022
StarMonkey:
Hello Everyone, thank you for all the contributions.

I'm a Data Analyst and I work remotely with a firm in UAE. I couldn't move over there due to some constraints.

Now I've gotten an offer with a company in UK (London) and another offer with a company in Channel Islands (Jersey)

Honestly I'm confused and I need your advice to help me make a decision.

The UK offer is £2,650 higher than the other one.

I'm married with 2 children (3 and 1 year olds)

Thanks

So, what do you want?

You really dont want people on the internet tomake that decision for you.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 10:40pm On Jan 08, 2022
DisGuy:


Central London is massive. If you narrow it down and list the nearest train or tube stations it will help. But you can look towards zone 5 and 6 in London or Dartford in Kent, there are regulat direct trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Canon Street and Victoria

Many of these towns listed as worse in the country usually have 'safe' areas or just historically bad reputations. Many people commute to Peterborough to London, it has also undergone massive regeneration

The school is university of Westminster and it's on Marylebone road. I've checked Kent, areas like Gravesend, Rochester, Dartford, Maidstone and many more but the prices are just way off. I use Rightmove and Zoopla though. I'd appreciate if anyone can share links to other good sites I can check. Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:58pm On Jan 08, 2022
StarMonkey:
Hello Everyone, thank you for all the contributions.

I'm a Data Analyst and I work remotely with a firm in UAE. I couldn't move over there due to some constraints.

Now I've gotten an offer with a company in UK (London) and another offer with a company in Channel Islands (Jersey)

Honestly I'm confused and I need your advice to help me make a decision.

The UK offer is £2,650 higher than the other one.

I'm married with 2 children (3 and 1 year olds)

Thanks

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by canadaishome: 11:00pm On Jan 08, 2022
bluebella:
Good Evening Gurus and all other lovely people here. I really appreciate the quality of information shared in this section. A big thanks to everyone. I finally landed in the UK (Manchester) with my wife. We are staying temporarily with a distant cousin for the next one month (paying oooo). Please I want to ask if I can work with my old National Insurance number...... I left the UK about 11years ago (was here for 4years b4 relocating to Nigeria). Gurus in the house, I need your opinions, suggestions and advice, please. I have collected my BRP and no NI is behind it. Am on a dependant visa, my wife is a student(student visa).

Best Regards.

Yes you can. It's for life
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by canadaishome: 11:02pm On Jan 08, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Bolton, Oldham and Leicester are definitely Asian.
Boston is virtually eastern Europe.
I wonder why Leeds, Plymouth and Southampton are on that list..
As for Barking, I would have thought it would be higher, lol.
and I didn't see Birmingham - by reputation alone, it should be there.
Along with Newport in Wales.

No Scottish location on the list, I see.

Because Scotland is awesome grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by StarMonkey: 11:02pm On Jan 08, 2022
wonlasewonimi:


So, what do you want?

You really dont want people on the internet tomake that decision for you.
I'm just asking for advice to enable me make a well informed decision.....I think that's fair

Though I prefer the UK offer because I have friends there. UK company is a bank while the other is an Insurance Company
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ralphlauren(m): 11:44pm On Jan 08, 2022
canadaishome:


Because Scotland is awesome grin

Preach it. cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ralphlauren(m): 11:47pm On Jan 08, 2022
yolkman20:
Good day and compliments of the season to everyone here.
Wifey, myself and our 1year old daughter will be going to the UK by month end latest by his grace. She'll be schooling in central London and I'm having difficulty in making decisions on where to stay. I heard London is really expensive and it's advisable to commute from nearby towns.

After many considerations and research, Luton fit within my budget for 2bedroom flat, budget is 850£ at max. Now there's so many negative reviews about Luton and I'm not sure I want to go there. Please, I need advise on commuter's town where I can get 2bedrom flat for 850£ and below...thanks.

Meanwhile, we fit manage 1bedroom flat for now and that will also save us some costs.

I lived in Luton for about 4 months in 2007 and it was terrible!!!

I can only imagine its much worse 14 years later.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ralphlauren(m): 11:49pm On Jan 08, 2022
StarMonkey:
I'm just asking for advice to enable me make a well informed decision.....I think that's fair

Though I prefer the UK offer because I have friends there. UK company is a bank while the other is an Insurance Company

The wage difference is high. Multiply it over 12 months and its no brainer which of the two offers to accept ....
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by HollyMadison(f): 12:44am On Jan 09, 2022
Wahala.. how much is fire that cremation is 2500??

Lexusgs430:


£2500.....
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tshoboy(m): 12:56am On Jan 09, 2022
Does anyone know the rules around dependents traveling to the UK before the main applicant?
The dependent (husband) wants to go first to sort out accommodation and the main applicant (wife) will join with the children.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:43am On Jan 09, 2022
HollyMadison:
Wahala.. how much is fire that cremation is 2500??



If you desire VIP roasting + all the trimmings.......... grin

If you just want basic roasting, that's only £900........... tongue

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by contra(m): 1:57am On Jan 09, 2022
Ralphlauren:


The wage difference is high. Multiply it over 12 months and its no brainer which of the two offers to accept ....

The £2k wage difference is annual not monthly.

@StarMonkey

Congrats. You're better off in London than Jersey. For one, you're in the middle of the action and closer to friends, support for your young family. 2, you get more options for quality network in London. 3, your career progression in London will likely be faster and you can easily change jobs. On the flip side, the wage difference will probably be dwarfed by the higher cost of living in London but your potential to earn more in the long run should be your consolation.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Dbiks: 2:00am On Jan 09, 2022
DisGuy:


Depends if your journey will be excluding zone one, you can either buy the weekly pass or monthly if your not going in to work daily use your contactless. The travelcard allows you to use bus,train/tube

Yes the site is reliable, it's the official transport for London site


Thank you so much bro..... You've been so helpful....

With this I think I can go ahead and get my accomodation in borehamwood.....

May help rises for you when you néed it....

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Dbiks: 2:01am On Jan 09, 2022
Thank
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wallg123: 2:02am On Jan 09, 2022
Lexusgs430:



If you desire VIP roasting + all the trimmings.......... grin

If you just want basic roasting, that's only £900........... tongue
How person go collect VIP roasting on earth and still collect another roasting in hell ? Na double wahalla for dead body
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Dbiks: 2:11am On Jan 09, 2022
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