kokoye: I decided against giving my opinions on posts like this because some people will not just understand - it depends on which side you are facing.

When I was in grad school and doing security work, a typical Nigerian would see me and thing I was wasting my life away because I had a 'fantastic' job back in Naija. But for me, it was a means to an end. With the money I made from being a security man in America, I was able to pay for my masters, had my own apartment, send money to my parents and sisters and travelled around the world regularly. Would a security man in Nigeria be able to do that? I think not but I stand corrected.

Now, years after I finished school here, I am enjoying the fruit of my labor and God has been good to me. Almost all of my friends are very successful in this country because they went to school here and have paid their dues as well.

If you think America is a bed of roses where you can come and land it big without working hard or struggling, you're kidding urself..or maybe you are into 419. But then, who knows.

The issue is most people meet us here when we are struggling and working hard and decide every Nigerian in America is in financial pain.[size=14pt] Open your eyes and you will see Nigerians doing very well here. To join that team, you must be ready to work hard and then reap the fruits.
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[size=14pt]Come to Texas and you will see illegal immigrants working hard (manual) and buying houses and cars cash down. Yes I said it. If you are ready to work hard in this country, you will make it. No one cares what kind of work you do.[/size]

I dont know what's going on in Nigeria but I know life is not a bed of roses anywhere - you must work hard either in Nigeria or wherever. People are getting rich or broke in every nation. That's life.

kokoye: I decided against giving my opinions on posts like this because some people will not just understand - it depends on which side you are facing.

When I was in grad school and doing security work, a typical Nigerian would see me and thing I was wasting my life away because I had a 'fantastic' job back in Naija. But for me, it was a means to an end. With the money I made from being a security man in America, I was able to pay for my masters, had my own apartment, send money to my parents and sisters and travelled around the world regularly. Would a security man in Nigeria be able to do that? I think not but I stand corrected.

Now, years after I finished school here, I am enjoying the fruit of my labor and God has been good to me. Almost all of my friends are very successful in this country because they went to school here and have paid their dues as well.

If you think America is a bed of roses where you can come and land it big without working hard or struggling, you're kidding urself..or maybe you are into 419. But then, who knows.

The issue is most people meet us here when we are struggling and working hard and decide every Nigerian in America is in financial pain. Open your eyes and you will see Nigerians doing very well here. To join that team, you must be ready to work hard and then reap the fruits.

Come to Texas and you will see illegal immigrants working hard (manual) and buying houses and cars cash down. Yes I said it. If you are ready to work hard in this country, you will make it. No one cares what kind of work you do.

I dont know what's going on in Nigeria but I know life is not a bed of roses anywhere - you must work hard either in Nigeria or wherever. People are getting rich or broke in every nation. That's life.

Ileke-IdI:
LOL I'm a full time student (Not this summer tho ), I work part-time, and I pay some bill

Technically not in the "real" world yet. Gimme a few more years, then I'll be back with a substantial reply.

But so far, I'm more than okay over here. Live in Nigeria right now? Why would God wanna punish me like that?

werepeLeri: Is America the only country in the diaspora? Or the meaning of diaspora is lost on some folks. Retardeens.

kokoye: I decided against giving my opinions on posts like this because some people will not just understand - it depends on which side you are facing.

When I was in grad school and doing security work, a typical Nigerian would see me and thing I was wasting my life away because I had a 'fantastic' job back in Naija. But for me, it was a means to an end. With the money I made from being a security man in America, I was able to pay for my masters, had my own apartment, send money to my parents and sisters and travelled around the world regularly. Would a security man in Nigeria be able to do that? I think not but I stand corrected.

Now, years after I finished school here, I am enjoying the fruit of my labor and God has been good to me. Almost all of my friends are very successful in this country because they went to school here and have paid their dues as well.

If you think America is a bed of roses where you can come and land it big without working hard or struggling, you're kidding urself..or maybe you are into 419. But then, who knows.

The issue is most people meet us here when we are struggling and working hard and decide every Nigerian in America is in financial pain. Open your eyes and you will see Nigerians doing very well here. To join that team, you must be ready to work hard and then reap the fruits.

Come to Texas and you will see illegal immigrants working hard (manual) and buying houses and cars cash down. Yes I said it. If you are ready to work hard in this country, you will make it. No one cares what kind of work you do.

I dont know what's going on in Nigeria but I know life is not a bed of roses anywhere - you must work hard either in Nigeria or wherever. People are getting rich or broke in every nation. That's life.

pDude:

Jisos nwoye ngayi

Na who go mark all those scripts?

dayokanu:

The kind of life you would live on a 100k salary in USA, you would need 250k to live in it in Lagos Nigeria

How much would you buy a house in a decent place the US vs in Nigeria? How much do you service your car? How much would you pay for basic things you take for granted like light and water?

How about the wear and tear on your car? How many times have you ever taken your car to mechanic due to bad roads etc?

How much do you pay Security guards aka Aboki in US? How much would you pay for hospital bills?

Ever wonder why almost every rich man in Nigeria want their wife to deliver abroad?

ronkebp:

this is where the exchange rate come into play. imagine if you want to secure safety (unless you hire a mopo...who will run when armed-robbers visit)or else you really cannot get one, maybe Lekki and VI and you know how , 24 hrs light, 24 hr water, lets assume you want to tar the road/ street that leads to your house, you want good school for your children, enjoy a nice car (mercedes), and also save to go on vacation with your family, then trust me that 100,000k in Naija, will not last more than 3 months at most.

Kobojunkie:

I agree with you. HardWORK is REQUIRED!! And there is nothing more fulfilling than knowing everything you have is as a result of your hard work.

kokoye: I decided against giving my opinions on posts like this because some people will not just understand - it depends on which side you are facing.

When I was in grad school and doing security work, a typical Nigerian would see me and thing I was wasting my life away because I had a 'fantastic' job back in Naija. But for me, it was a means to an end. With the money I made from being a security man in America, I was able to pay for my masters, had my own apartment, send money to my parents and sisters and travelled around the world regularly. Would a security man in Nigeria be able to do that? I think not but I stand corrected.

Now, years after I finished school here, I am enjoying the fruit of my labor and God has been good to me. Almost all of my friends are very successful in this country because they went to school here and have paid their dues as well.

If you think America is a bed of roses where you can come and land it big without working hard or struggling, you're kidding urself..or maybe you are into 419. But then, who knows.

The issue is most people meet us here when we are struggling and working hard and decide every Nigerian in America is in financial pain. Open your eyes and you will see Nigerians doing very well here. To join that team, you must be ready to work hard and then reap the fruits.

Come to Texas and you will see illegal immigrants working hard (manual) and buying houses and cars cash down. Yes I said it. If you are ready to work hard in this country, you will make it. No one cares what kind of work you do.

I dont know what's going on in Nigeria but I know life is not a bed of roses anywhere - you must work hard either in Nigeria or wherever. People are getting rich or broke in every nation. That's life.

werepeLeri:

Is that the issue on discussion? Na wa o.Full time student derailing a thread like this?

ronkebp:

My dear...who can be more hardworking than the kokoyes'?, when others will go to the stores and pay using their crdit cards, you will see them bringing out cha-cha- 100 dollar bills and counting, and will continue counting, and pay in cash, everything they have bought.

werepeLeri: Is America the only country in the diaspora? Or the meaning of diaspora is lost on some folks. Retardeens.

werepeLeri: Most of you have not been in the diaspora when it was actually very rosy. So, I am not surprised at the answers here, just womblings. Even person wey never work before they talk.

dayokanu:


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Bros Long time.

this is someone I know in real life. And I can tell you this guy here is very comfortable unlike several posters here who dont even have jobs and would be trying to sell you porkies about how naija is better.

I worked in naija at the best places and I can compare. Maybe in the future naija would be better but right now forget. I still have siblings in Nigeria and I get a daily report

dayokanu:

Bros Long time.

this is someone I know in real life. And I can tell you this guy here is very comfortable unlike several posters here who dont even have jobs and would be trying to sell you porkies about how naija is better.

I worked in naija at the best places and I can compare. Maybe in the future naija would be better but right now forget. I still have siblings in Nigeria and I get a daily report

pDude:


God bless you bruv. You have spoken well. It's not very easy starting out over here, but if you put your minds to it and work hard, thongs will turn for you. Nigeria is a very hard place so I decided to leave even though I knew the difficulties experienced abroad, I knew that with hard work you can make it big. I'm presently experiencing the other side of the American dream but I know there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Guys, this is how to make it here. Take Kokoye's advice.

ronkebp:

this is where the exchange rate come into play. imagine if you want to secure safety (unless you hire a mopo...who will run when armed-robbers visit)or else you really cannot get one, maybe Lekki and VI and you know how , 24 hrs light, 24 hr water, lets assume you want to tar the road/ street that leads to your house, you want good school for your children, enjoy a nice car (mercedes), and also save to go on vacation with your family, then trust me that 100,000k in Naija, will not last more than 3 months at most.

dayokanu:

Do you know how much Medical Doctors earn in Nigeria compared to US?

A lot of my friends after medical school had to leave medicine completely and some even worked in banks when the Salary of w Doctor was less than 100k while their colleagues who werent as smart in banks were netting 200k

Ileke-IdI:


[s]I think it's bothering you that you aren't hearing what you want to hear. [/s]

LOL

Kobojunkie:

I don't know anything about kokoyes neither do I worship people called kokoyes.

dayokanu:

Pdude, You no suppose dey even complain. In another 5yrs your mates for Naija no go recognize you again. By the time you pass your USMLE and finish your residency. Depending on your specialisation the least you would be earning is 200k per yr and might even be up to 400k-500k depending sef

You are just paying your dues now in a few yrs time na to dey collect Chieftancy titles left and right for naija go remain

ocelot2006:

Residents earn about N200k in Federal Govt. owned hospitals. Consultants earn much more (about N500k or so). That isn't so bad. That said doctors in the USA earn a lot more.

kokoye:
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We all know what your problem is. I dont need to say it.

Is America part of the diaspora...or not, according to you?

Am I allowed to talk about where I live ..why do you have a problem with it?[/s]

Ileke-IdI:
LOL I'm a full time student (Not this summer tho ), I work part-time, and I pay some bill

Technically not in the "real" world yet. Gimme a few more years, then I'll be back with a substantial reply.

But so far, I'm more than okay over here. Live in Nigeria right now? Why would God wanna punish me like that?

ocelot2006:

Residents earn about N200k in Federal Govt. owned hospitals. Consultants earn much more (about N500k or so). That isn't so bad. That said doctors in the USA earn a lot more.

manny4life:

Madam Ileke, you don't wanna live in Nigeria?

What are you afraid of... Don't you love your country anymore?

werepeLeri: Nigerians In Diaspora - Is It Really Still Rosy Out There?

ronkebp:

then you must be lost. but let me tell you, the mexicans!!!!

ronkebp:

My dear...who can be more hardworking than the kokoyes'?, when others will go to the stores and pay using their crdit cards, you will see them bringing out cha-cha- 100 dollar bills and counting, and will continue counting, and pay in cash, everything they have bought.