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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by rinzylee(m): 4:34pm On May 27, 2023
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AgentXxx(m): 4:44pm On May 27, 2023
Update

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Note: Only available for account holders with different banks unlike the last one that was also open to existing Lloyds Bank account holders.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by rinzylee(m): 4:52pm On May 27, 2023
AgentXxx:
Update

Fellow switchers who missed Lloyds 200£ switching bonus in February. Lloyds is back with 150£ switching bonus to the club Lloyds silver or platinum account. Once switched, you can degrade to the normal club Lloyds before you are debited for the monthly subscription.

Note: Only available for account holders with different banks unlike the last one that was also open to existing Lloyds Bank account holders.


How much be monthly debit?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lolli2pop: 4:59pm On May 27, 2023
Hi guys, I am trying to purchase a flight to Nigeria. The prices i am seeing are really crazy.

Does anyone know any travel agents or websites with very affordable rates.

Please ohh any help would be appreciated
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 5:14pm On May 27, 2023
AgentXxx:
Update

Fellow switchers who missed Lloyds 200£ switching bonus in February. Lloyds is back with 150£ switching bonus to the club Lloyds silver or platinum account. Once switched, you can degrade to the normal club Lloyds before you are debited for the monthly subscription.

Note: Only available for account holders with different banks unlike the last one that was also open to existing Lloyds Bank account holders.

I switched from Lloyds to natwest, can I switch another bank to lloyds grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by eniola1010(m): 5:15pm On May 27, 2023
Peerielass:


No it’s not compulsory to learn with manual but if you learn with automatic, you can only drive automatic when you pass your test.

I no mind abeg. Who manual help
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by rinzylee(m): 5:27pm On May 27, 2023
I travelled with Egyptair to Nigeria.

A lot happened....



I will write my story soon grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Snoobor(m): 5:40pm On May 27, 2023
Good day my fellow Nairalanders, pls I need a room in a shared house in London.

Check in date is 7th of June
Budget is £600 with all bills inclusive.

Thanks & I hope to get a positive response here soon.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AgentXxx(m): 5:45pm On May 27, 2023
For which one? Platinum or silver. Normal club Lloyds is 3£ but if you pay in 2k monthly, you don't pay any sub
rinzylee:



How much be monthly debit?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AgentXxx(m): 5:46pm On May 27, 2023
Only if you won't your details 😛
hustla:


I switched from Lloyds to natwest, can I switch another bank to lloyds grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by rinzylee(m): 6:04pm On May 27, 2023
AgentXxx:
For which one? Platinum or silver. Normal club Lloyds is 3£ but if you pay in 2k monthly, you don't pay any sub

I am on a classic account and I get no charges monthly. This £150 would be for what class of account??
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 6:19pm On May 27, 2023
Thanks bro. Make I quickly go try am
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Preshyi: 6:23pm On May 27, 2023
Please can anyone advise on how to see dates for practical driving test in the London area. No dates at all even till next year. Is there any hack to it abeg? I understand I need to book it first on the gov website before using the cancellation apps.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Walexwal: 7:33pm On May 27, 2023
rinzylee:
I travelled with Egyptair to Nigeria.

A lot happened...I will write my story soon grin

Abeg, write it asap mbok. I'm about to book Egypt air in the next hour. shocked
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by abuhusna1: 7:41pm On May 27, 2023
Goke7:


It happened before so it’s not a new thing. Or you think many can cope living illegally in the uk?
Not now that they are using shared code that anyone can easily check your status
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 8:36pm On May 27, 2023
mayo47:
You were better off using this narrative as against the comparison with another profession.

NB: I don't belong to the medical profession


The principle is same irrespective of narrative.

The higher one rises in a chosen field the more apparent it becomes to that person (if they're honest) that their success is not simply down to brilliance or hardwork. This hold true for any field or profession.

WB did say the two main reasons he's amassed billions are firstly cos he was born in America and secondly, he was born at the time he was.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Godaloneisable: 10:47pm On May 27, 2023
Elders and dependants especially male I need your advice please.

I'm a dependant who is also working in uk. I appreciate my wife cos she spent over 70% of the funds we used while coming to uk and also took care of home for 2 months before i got a job. I was lucky to get a good job in Manchester 2 months after I got to uk which is a midlevel role in my career path as a systems engineer. My wife has refused to do anything at home cos she claims she wants to rest and I should be grateful that she brought me here. This is leading to serious arguments cos after paying rent, bills and food I'm left with almost nothing infact I had to borrow in the last 2 months because I bought some home appliances in our newly rented apartment.
Right now, I'm so confused because it's more like I am just working to spend and her money belongs to her strictly and she means it. I am careful cos I'm bound to her visa and I am even begging her to take just bills but she refused. This has been on for over 7 months and i can not boast of 2k savings even with 49k salary.

How do I manage this? Just confused tbh cos she's also working full time even grossing more than i

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by bigtt76(f): 10:51pm On May 27, 2023
Una still de f@ck abi una stop?

1. Have you asked her how she came about the 70% she spent to send you guys here?
2. When you said she wants to rest and not doing anything at home do you mean she's working but refuses to foot any bill at home?

I think you just have to bear, cut down some expenses so you don't need to borrow and keep at it till you get a better paying job.

Godaloneisable:
Elders and dependants especially male I need your advice please.

I'm a dependant who is also working in uk. I appreciate my wife cos she spent over 70% of the funds we used while coming to uk and also took care of home for 2 months before i got a job. I was lucky to get a good job in Manchester 2 months after I got to uk which is a midlevel role in my career path as a systems engineer. My wife has refused to do anything at home cos she claims she wants to rest and I should be grateful that she brought me here. This is leading to serious arguments cos after paying rent, bills and food I'm left with almost nothing infact I had to borrow in the last 2 months because I bought some home appliances in our newly rented apartment.
Right now, I'm so confused because it's more like I am just working to spend and her money belongs to her strictly and she means it. I am careful cos I'm bound to her visa and I am even begging her to take just bills but she refused. This has been on for over 7 months and i can not boast of 2k savings even with 49k salary.

How do I manage this? Just confused tbh cos she's also working full time even grossing more than i
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AgentXxx(m): 10:54pm On May 27, 2023
Club Lloyd account
rinzylee:


I am on a classic account and I get no charges monthly. This £150 would be for what class of account??

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by rinzylee(m): 11:00pm On May 27, 2023
AgentXxx:
Club Lloyd account


Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Godaloneisable: 11:00pm On May 27, 2023
bigtt76:
Una still de f@ck abi una stop?

1. Have you asked her how she came about the 70% she spent to send you guys here?
2. When you said she wants to rest and not doing anything at home do you mean she's working but refuses to foot any bill at home?

I think you just have to bear, cut down some expenses so you don't need to borrow and keep at it till you get a better paying job.



Tbh, she said she got some loan. Getting job too no easy. Im searching really hard for higher pay but ain't coming. I can't really cut cos we've got kids.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 11:12pm On May 27, 2023
Godaloneisable:



Tbh, she said she got some loan. Getting job too no easy. Im searching really hard for higher pay but ain't coming. I can't really cut cos we've got kids.

She paid back the loan single handedly?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by LionInZion: 11:12pm On May 27, 2023
rinzylee:
I travelled with Egyptair to Nigeria.

A lot happened....



I will write my story soon grin

I hope you had a good experience with them. Waiting to read your story smiley

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 11:13pm On May 27, 2023
bigtt76:
Una still de f@ck abi una stop?


1. Have you asked her how she came about the 70% she spent to send you guys here?
2. When you said she wants to rest and not doing anything at home do you mean she's working but refuses to foot any bill at home?

I think you just have to bear, cut down some expenses so you don't need to borrow and keep at it till you get a better paying job.


You need deliverance grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by LionInZion: 11:15pm On May 27, 2023
Lolli2pop:
Hi guys, I am trying to purchase a flight to Nigeria. The prices i am seeing are really crazy.

Does anyone know any travel agents or websites with very affordable rates.

Please ohh any help would be appreciated

Have you checked Booking.com? I got quite a good offer there 2 months ago.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by bigtt76(f): 11:16pm On May 27, 2023
cheesy cheesy cheesy na from there matter laidis de take start ooo cheesy cheesy


justwise:
[b]

You need deliverance grin grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Nobody: 11:18pm On May 27, 2023
Godaloneisable:
Elders and dependants especially male I need your advice please.

How do I manage this? Just confused tbh cos she's also working full time even grossing more than i

Sounds like there's a communication gap. Not sure what's happening but it just seems incongruous that your wife and the mother of your children will just insist that you exhaust your income month after month. What is she doing with hers? Is she using it to repay the money for your relocation or what? Is she saving it somewhere different from your own savings? Looks like you both need to get on the same page.

In any case, Does your workplace sponsor visas?

Try to explore if they can do that. If you're earning ±50k you're providing enough value and it should be something you can broach strategically. Get them to be willing to sponsor you.

Endure in the meantime and get on your own visa as soon as you can. The right course of action will be clear then once you're not at her mercy.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by bigtt76(f): 11:20pm On May 27, 2023
Yea so you need to find out if she's repaid the loan back and any project she may be involved in so you can both put heads together. Also let her know that it is important for her to be paying some bills so she's visible financially in the UK ...credit history etc which is important if you guys plan on staying long term.

Keep trying for a higher paying job ...at least you now have your legs in the system, with your current experience, you will definitely get something better.

That first question shaaa ...you nor answer, but that's where issues like this start from.


Godaloneisable:



Tbh, she said she got some loan. Getting job too no easy. Im searching really hard for higher pay but ain't coming. I can't really cut cos we've got kids.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Peerielass: 11:22pm On May 27, 2023
Godaloneisable:
Elders and dependants especially male I need your advice please.

I'm a dependant who is also working in uk. I appreciate my wife cos she spent over 70% of the funds we used while coming to uk and also took care of home for 2 months before i got a job. I was lucky to get a good job in Manchester 2 months after I got to uk which is a midlevel role in my career path as a systems engineer. My wife has refused to do anything at home cos she claims she wants to rest and I should be grateful that she brought me here. This is leading to serious arguments cos after paying rent, bills and food I'm left with almost nothing infact I had to borrow in the last 2 months because I bought some home appliances in our newly rented apartment.
Right now, I'm so confused because it's more like I am just working to spend and her money belongs to her strictly and she means it. I am careful cos I'm bound to her visa and I am even begging her to take just bills but she refused. This has been on for over 7 months and i can not boast of 2k savings even with 49k salary.

How do I manage this? Just confused tbh cos she's also working full time even grossing more than i


Both of you need to sit down and sort out your finances. This is not Africa where men are made to foot all the household bills while the woman packs hers away. The only way to survive here is team work, you must both be on the same page.

If she’s working and earning, then she also needs to contribute towards the bills irrespective of whether she brought you here or not as that is irrelevant. You are supposed to be a team.. If there’s an outstanding loan that needs to be paid, let her tell you how much it is and both of you can work out a monthly income and expenditure budget that would include paying off the loan.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Godaloneisable: 11:29pm On May 27, 2023
justwise:


She paid back the loan single handedly?

Yes, I want to join but she said i shouldn't worry. I asked the amount but i never got response when my insistence was much she said circa 15million which is not true cos its not care work that you'd paid for COS and the coy paid our tickets.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 11:29pm On May 27, 2023
Godaloneisable:
Elders and dependants especially male I need your advice please.

I'm a dependant who is also working in uk. I appreciate my wife cos she spent over 70% of the funds we used while coming to uk and also took care of home for 2 months before i got a job. I was lucky to get a good job in Manchester 2 months after I got to uk which is a midlevel role in my career path as a systems engineer. My wife has refused to do anything at home cos she claims she wants to rest and I should be grateful that she brought me here. This is leading to serious arguments cos after paying rent, bills and food I'm left with almost nothing infact I had to borrow in the last 2 months because I bought some home appliances in our newly rented apartment.
Right now, I'm so confused because it's more like I am just working to spend and her money belongs to her strictly and she means it. I am careful cos I'm bound to her visa and I am even begging her to take just bills but she refused. This has been on for over 7 months and i can not boast of 2k savings even with 49k salary.

How do I manage this? Just confused tbh cos she's also working full time even grossing more than i


One of the main causes of DIVORCE in the UK, is due to financial greediness........

You need to have a tètè a tètè with her ....... Write out all the bills on a piece of paper and start allocating........

With regards the 70% she spent on relocation, if you have to work out a plan to refund, best way forward (or that would be held as a leverage/bargaining tool, over your head forever)........

A couple CANNOT reside in the UK, and one part of that couple decides all financial dealings, would only be the sole responsibility of only one couple…......

This is a simple recipe for heavy debt, cardiac events, stroke, untimely death, depression etc etc etc ......😜🤣

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 11:34pm On May 27, 2023
eniola1010:
Abeg if person wan start driving school for uk. Shey na compulsory to use manual?


Your choice...... But if you pass in an automatic vehicle....... You can only automatically drive, automatic vehicles in the UK .......🤣😜

Attempting to drive a manual vehicle, is illegal and is deemed as you not having a driving licence.........

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