Pidgin2:


Lol the truth is if this op gets Mac Donald work abroad he will not see it as an insult to his degree but if na here he will never accept it then complain that there's no job. I know many graduates and promising Nigerians flipping burger abroad with pride , doing waitress/waiter job with joy but here even to teach and impact knowledge on others they will see it as menial Enjoy

I can relate to the bolded part, let's be sincere to ourselves Mac Donald work abroad pays higher than that of a professor in Nigeria, so wat are we now talking. Anyway let's not debate on this, allow the OP to entertain us with his thread

Pidgin2:


Lol the truth is if this op gets Mac Donald work abroad he will not see it as an insult to his degree but if na here he will never accept it then complain that there's no job. I know many graduates and promising Nigerians flipping burger abroad with pride , doing waitress/waiter job with joy but here even to teach and impact knowledge on others they will see it as menial Enjoy

I can't speak for other peeps but as for myself I have done worse jobs than flipping burgers in Nigeria and I honestly don't see it as a big deal, yeah I am a graduate but when your degree hasn't got you a plum job you have to do with what you see. I don't want to get into the whole "why you leaving your country argument"

I believe I have an opportunity to better my standard of living and I am going to utilise it to best I can. Hardwork doesn't kill.

chokey419:
I can't speak for other peeps but as for myself I have done worse jobs than flipping burgers in Nigeria and I honestly don't see it as a big deal, yeah I am a graduate but when your degree hasn't got you a plum job you have to do with what you see. I don't want to get into the whole "why you leaving your country argument"

I believe I have an opportunity to better my standard of living and I am going to utilise it to best I can. Hardwork doesn't kill.

Well said.

chokey419:
I can't speak for other peeps but as for myself I have done worse jobs than flipping burgers in Nigeria and I honestly don't see it as a big deal, yeah I am a graduate but when your degree hasn't got you a plum job you have to do with what you see. I don't want to get into the whole "why you leaving your country argument"

I believe I have an opportunity to better my standard of living and I am going to utilise it to best I can. Hardwork doesn't kill.

Very well said dear...and congrats!

NONNYG:
I can relate to the bolded part, let's be sincere to ourselves Mac Donald work abroad pays higher than that of a professor in Nigeria, so wat are we now talking. Anyway let's not debate on this, allow the OP to entertain us with his thread

I cannot believe this. Show me proof ?

IwantToShashe:



I cannot believe this. Show me proof ?

you won't believe it until u experience it. Who no know no go know

NONNYG:
I can relate to the bolded part, let's be sincere to ourselves Mac Donald work abroad pays higher than that of a professor in Nigeria so wat are we now talking. Anyway let's not debate on this, allow the OP to entertain us with his thread

Mac Donald worker earns more than a professor Is this what they told you, even if someone told you this lie how can you believe it na?

NONNYG:
I can relate to the bolded part, let's be sincere to ourselves Mac Donald work abroad pays higher than that of a professor in Nigeria, so wat are we now talking. Anyway let's not debate on this, allow the OP to entertain us with his thread

Huh...I don't know about that oh! btw, I hope you don't mind me asking but what is the average monthly salary of a professor in Nigeria?

NONNYG:
I can relate to the bolded part, let's be sincere to ourselves Mac Donald work abroad pays higher than that of a professor in Nigeria, so wat are we now talking. Anyway let's not debate on this, allow the OP to entertain us with his thread

When I was a corper we used to complain about our state allowee not being enough compared to other states in Nigeria i served in Niger by the way, back then the governor came to address us and he was talking about purchasing power, he said that what 5k will get you in Niger cannot get you that in a state like Abuja for example. Same goes to foreign countries yea looking at the exchange rate we may reason that everything is gravy, but its purchasing power that comes into play. You may be earning $2000 and just getting by in yankee but with that $2000 in Nigeria you are balling. Its all relative i guess.

Beautyaddy:


Huh...I don't know about that oh! btw, I hope you don't mind me asking but what is the average monthly salary of a professor in Nigeria?

average salary of a professor in Nigeria is 500k, now compare it with someone who earns like $11 per hour, working for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
This is above 700k monthly, what if he's earning above $11 per hour.

Pidgin2:


Mac Donald worker earns more than a professor Is this what they told you, even if someone told you this lie how can you believe it na?

open ur eyes and see where I wrote ABROAD

Pidgin2:


So as he has gotten U.S stay it means he will not have any problems in this life again or what na?

OP, if you like don't prepare for reality, you think say because light dey 24/7 na free abi? You must work for every dollar you earn and pay for anything you use, enjoy. Congrats

here she comes and didn't disappoint as usual

NONNYG:
average salary of a professor in Nigeria is 500k, now compare it with someone who earns like $11 per hour, working for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
This is above 700k monthly, what if he's earning above $11 per hour.

I want to assume that is a monthly salary which is still very high. The cost of living in Nigeria is still not as high as those living abroad so that is a lot of money based on the cost of living.

NONNYG:
average salary of a professor in Nigeria is 500k, now compare it with someone who earns like $11 per hour, working for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
This is above 700k monthly, what if he's earning above $11 per hour.

And how much does he pay for rent and transportation out of that every month?

Secondly, a Nigerian professor's monetary reward does not come from salary only. International or developmental organisations funding local research or requiring consultancy would also cough out some hard currency.

NONNYG:
average salary of a professor in Nigeria is 500k, now compare it with someone who earns like $11 per hour, working for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
This is above 700k monthly, what if he's earning above $11 per hour.

The above-highlighted wage can live a middle-class, decent lifestyle in Nigeria due to the low cost of living. In the UK/US, the same wage can barely eke out a miserable existence, and most McDonald's staff are in debt up to their necks. Those kind of jobs are meant for students or casual workers, they are not meant for someone with a degree. There is simply no reason to convert UK/US salaries to Naira and use that as a basis for comparison, the cost of living is very different.

chokey419:
So basically I am moving to the US permanently next week, started this thread to share my preparations, fears and challenges which I may encounter on my journey to a new beginning..



Enjoy

I definitely am following

mrjojo:
Family based F1? or you meant F2?
There is nothing like this. Moreover F1 visa is a study based visa not meant for "permanent" relocation.

my thoughts exactly

claremont:


The above-highlighted wage can live a middle-class, decent lifestyle in Nigeria due to the low cost of living. In the UK/US, the same wage can barely eke out a miserable existence, and most McDonald's staff are in debt up to their necks. Those kind of jobs are meant for students or casual workers, they are not meant for someone with a degree. There is simply no reason to convert UK/US salaries to Naira and use that as a basis for comparison, the cost of living is very different.

No, that is not true.

Let see...if we have to convert the 500,000 naira to dollars using the current exchange rate that will end up being about 1,400 in dollars a month. However, most people who make that amount in dollars a month in the US do get some free government benefits like medical and so forth to compensates for their low annual income.

Beautyaddy:


No, that is not true.

Let see...if we have to convert the 500,000 naira to dollars using the current exchange rate that will end up being about 1,400 in dollars a month. However, most people who make that amount in dollars a month in the US do get some free government benefits like medical and so forth to compensates for their low annual income.

Lol the person you just quoted has lived in the UK for a really long time so I'm sure he knows what he's saying.

Beautyaddy:


I want to assume that is a monthly salary which is still very high. The cost of living in Nigeria is still not as high as those living abroad so that is a lot of money based on the cost of living.

you right ,,.,, cos here in U A E monthly house rent lowest from 150k up

NONNYG:
any spirit of derailing, holy ghost fire

I never see that kind of person before in my life. Chai! That babe is something else.

omio4real:
you right ,,.,, cos here in U A E monthly house rent lowest from 150k up

mind u, I also live & work in UAE. My accommodation is free, food is free, transportation to work is free, internet is free, medical is free. With good salary

Beautyaddy:


I want to assume that is a monthly salary which is still very high. The cost of living in Nigeria is still not as high as those living abroad so that is a lot of money based on the cost of living.

oh, now you're saying cost of living in Nigeria is not high, I thought people do complain that Nigeria is difficult now & everything is expensive. Anyway don't say cost of living is high abroad, just blame it on the exchange rate. Naira has no value. Here in Dubai u can buy lowest call credit at 10aed, can you buy 10naira recharge card? Bottle water @1aed, where u see 1 naira bottle water in 9ja.

Abeg make we allow the OP to do his work on his thread joor

Pidgin2:


Lol the truth is if this op gets Mac Donald work abroad he will not see it as an insult to his degree but if na here he will never accept it then complain that there's no job. I know many graduates and promising Nigerians flipping burger abroad with pride , doing waitress/waiter job with joy but here even to teach and impact knowledge on others they will see it as menial Enjoy

Your point is baseless ..This is the problem with you guys in Nigeria bragging about being graduate but yet those degrees of yours are useless ones.In western world you go to school for passion and not like Nigeria only for money.The society doesn't really care the kind of job you got as long as you can take care of your bills.People study here cos they are ambitious.

Godson201333:


Your point is baseless ..This is the problem with you guys in Nigeria bragging about being graduate but yet those degrees of yours are useless ones.In western world you go to school for passion and not like Nigeria only for money.The society doesn't really care the kind of job you got as long as you can take care of your bills.People study here cos they are ambitious.

well said, I sent u pm, let's connect. I need some info from u based on what I read from your previous comments on another thread

Prettiepearlz:


I never see that kind of person before in my life. Chai! That babe is something else.

Coming from a female - Phahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

NONNYG:
oh, now you're saying cost of living in Nigeria is not high, I thought people do complain that Nigeria is difficult now & everything is expensive. Anyway don't say cost of living is high abroad, just blame it on the exchange rate. Naira has no value. Here in Dubai u can buy lowest call credit at 10aed, can you buy 10naira recharge card? Bottle water @1aed, where u see 1 naira bottle water in 9ja.

Abeg make we allow the OP to do his work on his thread joor

1aed = N98/99.00

Lowest credit in Dubai 10aed=N980/990.00
Lowest credit in Nigeria = N100
Lowest data subscription in Nigeria= N25
Facebook in some networks= Free

Lowest price of bottled water in Dubai=1aed
Lowest price of bottle water in Nigeria =N50 equivalent to 1/2aed

Compare the cost na

ferhyntorlah:


Coming from a female - Phahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Pidgin2:


1aed = N98/99.00

Lowest credit in Dubai 10aed=N980/990.00
Lowest credit in Nigeria = N100
Lowest data subscription in Nigeria= N25
Facebook in some networks= Free

Lowest price of bottled water in Dubai=1aed
Lowest price of bottle water in Nigeria =N50 equivalent to 1/2aed

Compare the cost na

ur reasoning dey tire me, do u see me talking about exchange rate? My judgement is based on what is obtainable in each of the country, 10aed in UAE & 100naira in Nigeria


But wait o, how u take know UAE exchange rate. Dubai on ur mind abi
Anyday u show, holla me, I go buy u chicken biryani & chapati

NONNYG:
mind u, I also live & work in UAE. My accommodation is free, food is free, transportation to work is free, internet is free, medical is free. With good salary

,,, mimd you aswel dont quote me wrong yea fact you right of all those stuff you mentiona above , bt we talking of standard of living here compared to nigeria proof me wrong if am lying wait ing

Pidgin2:


1aed = N98/99.00

Lowest credit in Dubai 10aed=N980/990.00
Lowest credit in Nigeria = N100
Lowest data subscription in Nigeria= N25
Facebook in some networks= Free

Lowest price of bottled water in Dubai=1aed
Lowest price of bottle water in Nigeria =N50 equivalent to 1/2aed

Compare the cost na

bro confirm those people compared cost of living nigeria to abroad well don't wamt to say ,,.dont want wahala on here Anyway na lowest figure the guy the compared nt cost of living ha ha ha nawa ooooo

omio4real:
,,, mimd you aswel dont quote me wrong yea fact you right of all those stuff you mentiona above , bt we talking of standard of living here compared to nigeria proof me wrong if am lying wait ing

I really don't get you