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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ritzzybaron: 11:22am On Mar 24, 2022
For part time, you may need to do an unprofessional job. Google recruitment companies near you and physically go there. Some recruitment firms have ready jobs waiting to be taken. Good luck

ShalewaT:
I have been in Sunderland for a little over two weeks now and I have applied to over 40 jobs all to no avail. I don't know what to do anymore, I have done few interviews and it seems they are all looking for a full time work.

I have experience in sales and I've been applying for jobs as sales assistant, retail assistant etc.

I have a Certificate in IT(British Computer Society), I don't have any work experience in IT so I haven't been applying for jobs related to it.

What do I do? It's really getting to me.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kamsikamsi: 11:30am On Mar 24, 2022
mrnairaland1:
Hello lovelies. I need your opinions here. As a student that entered into the UK and still has 8 months to the end of the program and has a tier 2 Sponsorship offer (at a cost though).
Is it advisable to convert now or convert towards the end of the program? If now, what is the best and safest way to go about it for smooth transitioning from student to sponsored worker. Thanks

Greetings everyone,
This thread has really bn very helpful, I had to create an account.
We (a family of 4) moved to UK last September thru student route, We have a thriving business back home, so my husband is off and on UK.
Please I will like to ask if there is a way I can get a tier 2 sponsor job
Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:42am On Mar 24, 2022
blessuk16:
abeg where i fi buy turkey(proper turkey not cuts or whatnots) or goatmeat around Birmingham


Look for farms, that cater for their African customers...... They sell all the goat, even the brain ....... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by BorisJohnson(f): 12:08pm On Mar 24, 2022
kamsikamsi:


Greetings everyone,
This thread has really bn very helpful, I had to create an account.
We (a family of 4) moved to UK last September thru student route, We have a thriving business back home, so my husband is off and on UK.
Please I will like to ask if there is a way I can get a tier 2 sponsor job
Thanks

Most (legit) Tier-2 jobs do not come ‘at-a-cost’ (as per Nigeria parlance).

The way to get a tier-2 job is through applying for the job. You should also be able to prove that you have the brains, the ability & capacity to perform.

I would advice that you totally delete that ‘at a cost’ mindset from your brain.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 12:09pm On Mar 24, 2022
Go to samis B19 3SU
blessuk16:
abeg where i fi buy turkey(proper turkey not cuts or whatnots) or goatmeat around Birmingham

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ShalewaT: 12:19pm On Mar 24, 2022
babajeje123:

Where do you live in Sunderland? I live in Sunderland and can be of help. Send me a dm.
Sent
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by babajeje123(m): 12:48pm On Mar 24, 2022
ShalewaT:

Sent
I've replied you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by elisinho(m): 12:58pm On Mar 24, 2022
ShalewaT:

Thank you. I have created an account since, I get notifications about new jobs too but most are full time permanent ones.
Its difficult getting into care jobs too because I have no experience and driver's license.

In sunderland royal hospital health assistant are massively short staffed and there are many job posting why not try them out boss

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Emmyk(m): 1:13pm On Mar 24, 2022
ritzzybaron:
Do I have to stay in the Uk for 3yrs to get a curve credit card

I’ve been in the UK for 3months and I don’t know if it’s possible to get a credit card. Would appreciate feedback from anyone on this, as I would like to start building my credit. Thanks guys


I'm also at this stage cheesy . Got in in January. Registered and make reports of my house rent on Credditladder, did a sim contract with 3 via direct debit, I am also on the electoral register, but no luck getting a credit card yet to build my credit history.

I got 60% approval rate for Lloyds credit card on moneysavingexpert.com, but at the end, I was told I didn't qualify for the card.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Santa2: 1:36pm On Mar 24, 2022
Emmyk:


I'm also at this stage cheesy . Got in in January. Registered and make reports of my house rent on Credditladder, did a sim contract with 3 via direct debit, I am also on the electoral register, but no luck getting a credit card yet to build my credit history.

I got 60% approval rate for Lloyds credit card on moneysavingexpert.com, but at the end, I was told I didn't qualify for the card.

Getting that first cc is always a hassle..na the waka wey we do so.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 1:59pm On Mar 24, 2022
Dear Elders

I noticed that for the three months that I have worked, the only deduction from my salary has been NI, PAYE has been zero.

Is there anything to be worried here? Hope they will not come with sledge hammer and take all at once. Should I complain to my employer?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by icon8: 2:48pm On Mar 24, 2022
mex551:
Dear Elders

I noticed that for the three months that I have worked, the only deduction from my salary has been NI, PAYE has been zero.

Is there anything to be worried here? Hope they will not come with sledge hammer and take all at once. Should I complain to my employer?

Would your gross earnings from when you started work until the 5th April be less than £12,570? If you answered yes, then you have nothing to worry about, as you would have earned below the annual income tax-free allowance for the 2021/2022 tax year and therefore exempt from paying income tax. You should however see a change from the 6th of April. Don’t worry, you go pay tax tire.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ray7878: 2:55pm On Mar 24, 2022
icon8:


Would your gross earnings from when you started work until the 5th April be less than £12,570? If you answered yes, then you have nothing to worry about, as you would have earned below the annual income tax-free allowance for the 2021/2022 tax year and therefore exempt from paying income tax. You should however see a change from the 6th of April. Don’t worry, you go pay tax tire.

I cannot stop laughing!!! Yeah he would pay so much tax he would curse the UK tax man. I get over £1200 deductions every month, Tax, NI, SL, pension. There was a time I used to pay zero lol.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 3:30pm On Mar 24, 2022
Your earnings are still within your personal tax allowance, income tax deduction will kick in once HMRC estimates your annual income to be above that threshold.

mex551:
Dear Elders

I noticed that for the three months that I have worked, the only deduction from my salary has been NI, PAYE has been zero.

Is there anything to be worried here? Hope they will not come with sledge hammer and take all at once. Should I complain to my employer?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by deept(m): 3:34pm On Mar 24, 2022
Ray7878:


I cannot stop laughing!!! Yeah he would pay so much tax he would curse the UK tax man. I get over £1200 deductions every month, Tax, NI, SL, pension. There was a time I used to pay zero lol.

Nobody pays zero tax. You buy anything you pay vat, you pay for services vat, local council tax, everything is taxed. The only thing not taxed is the air you breathe in and the grace of God.

https://youtube.com/shorts/GZvk9PXdF44?feature=share

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 4:09pm On Mar 24, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Nah we be Amotekun of NL ....... We must blow whistle for night ....... grin
I believe you. As an ancestor.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by akaprince(m): 4:09pm On Mar 24, 2022
Hello fam.

Please, how can one get a very cheap car rental service in the UK that includes insurance, MOT and service? I just want to pay monthly rental while the car company takes care of the rest. Got NHS job that requires driving to the homes of patients.

Can't afford to buy a car as the trust requires I have a car to drive for the job on resumption day. And I don't qualify for car salary sacrifice scheme according to the trust.

Please, kindly help.

Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 4:48pm On Mar 24, 2022
Thanks. Just wanted to be sure that they won't calculate and take all at once.
icon8:


Would your gross earnings from when you started work until the 5th April be less than £12,570? If you answered yes, then you have nothing to worry about, as you would have earned below the annual income tax-free allowance for the 2021/2022 tax year and therefore exempt from paying income tax. You should however see a change from the 6th of April. Don’t worry, you go pay tax tire.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 4:49pm On Mar 24, 2022
Estroller:
Your earnings are still within your personal tax allowance, income tax deduction will kick in once HMRC estimates your annual income to be above that threshold.

thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Hkana: 5:04pm On Mar 24, 2022
Good evening fam.

I'm new in Aberdeen (roughly 2 weeks). Came to join Wifey who's a student. I have a bachelor's in Engineering and 3 years work experience in the Bank.

Biko, I need any and every pointers toward getting a job here.

Anyone with any ideas is welcome.

Pa. Lexusgs340 Ray7878 and other ancestors please come through for a brother.

*pours libation on the thread* cheesy cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 5:38pm On Mar 24, 2022
Emmyk:


I'm also at this stage cheesy . Got in in January. Registered and make reports of my house rent on Credditladder, did a sim contract with 3 via direct debit, I am also on the electoral register, but no luck getting a credit card yet to build my credit history.

I got 60% approval rate for Lloyds credit card on moneysavingexpert.com, but at the end, I was told I didn't qualify for the card.

Pay some attention to the bolded.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ladimeji01: 5:46pm On Mar 24, 2022
Hello fam

I got an offer to study at the University of Kent.

Please gurus anyone know anything about the university and Canterbury generally.

Accommodation, lifestyle and jobs.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bluetherapy: 5:48pm On Mar 24, 2022
LagosismyHome:


Tesco, sanisbury... the big supermarket all have full turkey

Goat meat that taste like naija one.... start unlearning and relearning how to eat the goat you see here...... The proper naija ones didn't make it to the airline ...lol. if you see at all, it so expensive
The proper naija ones that made it are languishing in the closest zoo to you grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2022
akaprince:
Hello fam.

[b]Please, how can one get a very cheap car rental service in the UK that includes insurance, MOT and service? I just want to pay monthly rental while the car company takes care of the res[/b]t. Got NHS job that requires driving to the homes of patients.

Can't afford to buy a car as the trust requires I have a car to drive for the job on resumption day. And I don't qualify for car salary sacrifice scheme according to the trust.

Please, kindly help.

Thanks

You're talking about car leasing, basically.
You must be earning quite a lot from this your NHS job to be floating ideas in that sphere.
It's a viable but expensive alternative to buying a cheap set of wheels and flogging it for a couple of years in your case.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 6:23pm On Mar 24, 2022
Bluetherapy:

The proper naija ones that made it are languishing in the closest zoo to you grin

smiley cheesy grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Anniegood: 6:25pm On Mar 24, 2022
Hello, pls I need a clarification on some IHS I had last year

So I applied for UK student visa and got it but I was unable to travel. Will I still pay for the IHS again if I have to apply again this year ?

Pls help me out . Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 6:27pm On Mar 24, 2022
akaprince:
Hello fam.

Please, how can one get a very cheap car rental service in the UK that includes insurance, MOT and service? I just want to pay monthly rental while the car company takes care of the rest. Got NHS job that requires driving to the homes of patients.

Can't afford to buy a car as the trust requires I have a car to drive for the job on resumption day. And I don't qualify for car salary sacrifice scheme according to the trust.

Please, kindly help.

Thanks
why not look for cheap car and manage first. A whole lot on Facebook market place
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Goke7: 6:40pm On Mar 24, 2022
Emmyk:


I'm also at this stage cheesy . Got in in January. Registered and make reports of my house rent on Credditladder, did a sim contract with 3 via direct debit, I am also on the electoral register, but no luck getting a credit card yet to build my credit history.

I got 60% approval rate for Lloyds credit card on moneysavingexpert.com, but at the end, I was told I didn't qualify for the card.

Try Tesco Bank credit card, if you get 90% approval go ahead and apply but anything less than 90% don't even try. One major issue is you having a full time job, if you don't have, hardly can you get a credit card

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Goke7: 6:58pm On Mar 24, 2022
Andrenalin:


Hello sir,

Good day boss. Please , what do you think about the potentiality of getting a job in the uk with a 10yrs experience in the oil and gas as a mechanical technician. I have Beng Mech Engr and Meng Industrial Engr.

Thanks boss

The thing about the UK is that you need to study about the industry and tailor your naija experience to their job specs highlighting the projects you have done and how it relates to the UK industry. They also want to know what you did and not what your company or team did. Also check out the necessary credentials and qualifications that are required for the role you apply for. All Engineering Jobs in the UK are in the shortage skill list and once you can prove you know the job, you can even get a company to sponsor your visa but the question remains do you know the job?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 7:05pm On Mar 24, 2022
What course are you going in for? Type mimilyrics Canterbury in the search bar. I think i did 2 or 3 posts on this at different points.
Ladimeji01:
Hello fam

I got an offer to study at the University of Kent.

Please gurus anyone know anything about the university and Canterbury generally.

Accommodation, lifestyle and jobs.

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