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| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Originalsly: 3:49am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Nice write up. Truth be told. Those who have ears let them hear. Many have travelled then learn the truth....stranded and jobless, homeless and hopeless,...would like to return but can't because of pride and expectations on their return. Look before you leap out of Nigeria....if you don't have a safety net in family to support you in times of need...look again or most likely you woupd be jumping out from the frying pan and into the fire. 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by DinhoMVP: 3:52am On Dec 15, 2012 |
@least u acknowledged the fact that one can live a normal life with all the basic infrastructures in place thats okay for me...if the nigerian govt cld ensure that for its citizens i doubt if many wld run away again but i dnt agree wt ur statement that if u cnt mk it in 9ja u cnt mk it in europe or america guy nobody knw where him canaan be o thats why we need GOD's guidance...wishn all life sorjourners best of luck! |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by DinhoMVP: 3:52am On Dec 15, 2012 |
afam4eva: subscribing |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Originalsly: 4:12am On Dec 15, 2012 |
I recommene the movie "Far from Home" made by Nigerians living in the US about a bank manager (Ramsey Nouah) who leaves Nigeria to live in the US. Very interesting and I wouldn't be surprised to learn it is someone's life story. 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by obuji: 4:19am On Dec 15, 2012 |
[quote author=]May will say i'm being selfish, or 'dont want them to come' as most of our people do when I or any american born Nigeria tells them that they're wasting their time trying to come here. I figured I leave the truth out here because many of our people are dying, and ending up in prisons, more importantly committing unnesscary acts of desperation in the name of obodo oyibo while many that live here are trying to go back to Nigeria because they know the truth. If you can make it in the US, you can make it in Nigeria We too often attribute success to geographic location. While location is important for many things and some environments are more conducive than others, the US is not the place to come if you want to be rich, and more importantly if you want to be rich AVOID europe. The reason is because this is the land of the middle class. Going to school and working hard is going to land you in the middle class. You will live in a modest home, drive a modest car, and be able to cloth and feed yourself well. This is not rich. The problem in Nigeria is the middle class is rare so people don't know what it is. Middle class people buy everything using loans for the bank. That's what you have to do in america. You don't own your home, you don't own your car, and you have to pay thousands for school after you finish. This is how many Nigerian Americans get 'trapped' in the US. Because they are middle class they can't pay off these loans quickly and it often takes decades to be debt free, but nearly all americans are in debt. This is why many can't return as freely as they wish, and why many are dying from stress. In the US it's difficult to become rich for a black person. If you want to be rich here you start a business and hope it work, but there are so many businesses doing so many things that have been around for literally 100-50 years and are worth billions that it's hopeless to start because they will easily crush you. Europe is even worst. Europe is a socialist system with very high taxes that keeps anyone from being too rich or too poor. You will live in comfort in the US and Europe but it's not a land of 'wealth', it's a land of order and function. Those Nigerians that make it in the US or Europe are actually a rare and special breed. They have drive, a vision, opportunity and most importantly a plan. I will say that anyone with these traits will make it in Nigeria as well. The difference is your money goes further in Nigeria than it does in the US. A person worth 1 million USD in New York can still struggle to pay bills because they're so high. If you have 5000 USD in Nigeria you can live like Jay-z half a year. Returnee Nigerians are Liars Many Nigerians return from the west with sll types of clothes, new cars, and begin building homes in their villages. They create the illusion that they've 'made it', and use their return to flaunt their 'wealth' instead of helping their brethren. This is a lie. Don't believe them. These people know 2-3 years in advance they're going to Nigeria. It's then that they begin saving the money they will use to show off for December. I've know many that go to the bank and acquire loans so that they can buy objects they'll use to fake as if they're rich in Nigeria. Many will neglect their bills and debts so that they can keep up the image of someone that is rich in Nigeria. Many of the people in Nigeria flaunting are poor people. This is the home of a Nigerian American i know  but they will behave as if they're Donald trump upon returning. This creates a false image that everyone in the Us, or even the majority of people have a lot of money. It's a lie. This is a very expensive place to live and most people are modest. The Richest Nigerians are in Nigeria As i said the place to look for wealth isn't in a new land. By the time you're done learning the customs and way things work here you'll be 50. You know Nigeria, you know the way it works, though few want to admit it you can make it in Nigeria. The richest nigerians in the world are from Nigeria, and don't bother themselves with the US. If you look at somebody like Dangote, Adenuga etc you will see they have one devious but consistent thing in common: connections to those in power. As a black person, and more importantly a Nigeria, you have to understand those in power are white and have no business bothering themselves with you. At least in Nigeria you can climb the social ladder more freely, you can't here. To become rich in America you need a great idea, something nobody has ever done before like an invention or a service and it has to make sense to the demand. If you have one of these....you'll make it in Nigeria as well. Not Every Country is Rich, Be careful Many people think any country with white faces is the US, and all European countries are good. BE CAREFUL this is a lie Canada US UK Australia New Zealand are the only country i would suggest for anyone. The rest are extremely dangerous and the people there have a hard time achieving anything due to poor economies and racism. Israel, Poland, Spain, Italy are all place that look nicer than Nigeria but suffer from the same unemployment and corruption. Many Nigerians feel they will get someone going to China not knowing that there are more unemployed Chinese than there are human beings in Nigeria. If you're not going to any of the countries on the list, don't waste your time. Many are going to places more corrupt and downtrodden than Nigeria like Russia where the poor remain poor for ever and the rich are rich forever. more importantly DO YOUR RESEARCH. I recently had a friend go to Yemen. Yemen is not only poorer than Nigeria but is one of the worlds more war torn nations. Many nigerians will go somewhere without knowing the name of the countries president. Not every oyibo country is 'ala beke'. Many might as well be in Africa. Be careful! Don't come here for the wrong reasons. If you want a quality education for the sake of knowing more (not getting rich), a stable consistent life, 24 hour power, stable employment, good health care, good infrastructure, and a life of routine and order this is the best place in the world to be. If you want to be extraordinarily rich, a 'big man/woman', relaxed, to have fun in life, have children that will carry on your name and culture, or even important back home, stay home. You can want all of these things but you can't have them all. Many Nigerians believe they can come here and enjoy the benefits without suffering the pitfalls, this isn't true. Most Nigerians in the west are stressed, unhappy, lonely, feel as if they don't belong, struggling, and have children that most likely won't take care of them when they're old. Many are very rich as well and have done well for themselves but they would have done the same back home. Even with 24/7 power supply you'll come to find that you'd rather be eating egusi in the dark because a lot of the west isn't worth it if you come for the wrong reasons. Like i said, many have made it and this is a great place to live and raise children. It's not a place to become 'rich' but it's a good place to have a reasonable life without too much unpredictability. If you can't make it in Nigeria, you can't make it here, that's plain and simple and by the time you learn what it takes to make it here, it'll be too late. and again, be careful where you go, only a hand full of countries are better than Nigeria, i mean it. [/quote] op is totally lost some where in the state. He does not sound like some one who is ambitious at all. Be you in Nigeria , china, usa or congo. success only comes to people who are Ambitious. you must have a Dream.. in fact Bigger Dreams.. followed by plans.. Then wills comes with strong desire,.. put it in work .. and keep trying ...The result will be SUCCESS... But then, the has to be a fair level playing ground for your dream to come through... you said " IF YOU CAN MAKE IT IN US,.. YOU ALSO MAKE IT IN NIGERIA..... BUT I SAY.. IF YOU CAN MAKE IT IN NIGERIA... YOU CAN MAKE IT TIMES..TWO IN US... reasons are.. there are lots of opportunities, security, lagger market, steady power supply, good roads, heath Insurance, Standard education, NO BRIBE before you get a job, name it bro.. Stop spreading wrong news to our potential youths. The only thing you can say is, make sure you come to state with your papers or be ready to face the music... which means delay in actualization of your dreams. it may take 3,5,10,15,20 years to get your green card. but once you get your green card, my brother the sky is your limit. That is if and only if you are ambitious with bigger dreams. you can do any thing in USA to get to where you want to be.. Be it school, cab driving, Jobs, what ever.. Instead of staying in nigeria doing kidnapping, Armed robbing, Internet frauds, Exams Malpractice special centers, looting civilians money, etc.. The fact is this..if you come to this great country with green card, you are automatically a government property and you are entitled to free house, free food, Tuition assistance, and free medications.. But the question is, Is that the kind of life an average Naija Guy wants to leave?.. the answer is NO!! so GUYS gats to hustle.. if you say you can not make millions in US..that is your own shallow dream... Do not think every person is like you. there are Nigeians in US who are counting millions.. What you should be busy asking is HOW CAN I MAKE IT IN US??.. not illegal ways, there are RIGHT AND SMART WAYS OF DOING IT.... If your Aunts BSC was not accepted here in state.. the must be something wrong with it.. or in fact you guys are mixing with the wrong people...I am doing my masters degrees In Information technology with my NIgerian HND!!!!..Government pays my school fees and I still make salary more then 5k dollars every month with free medications, VA loan waiting for me, plus GI Bill worth of 65k dollars waiting for me.. And I have only been in state for just 3 yrs.. I am a Citizen, so i can bring all my blood brothers and sister including parents....Many of my school mates who graduated before and with me in Nigeria are still begging me for 100 dollars every now and then cos there is no JOBS>>>>...some of them that got jobs are only making like 1/10th of my salary.. RICHNESS HAS NO MEASURE OR YARDSTICK. But I can tell you that I am a happy man, My family back home are so proud of me... I am taking care of them as much as I can,.. I can go on and On and On to tell you how Good USA is to me even though people are saying is not as good as what it use to be... IF USA go down economically, other countries will go down with HER... how much more NIgeria..? IF YOU PAY ME 2000K DOLLARS MORE THAN WHAT I MAKE MONTHLY TO LEAVE IN NIGERIA... GUESS WHAT? I WILL TURN IT DOWN.. BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAID THAT " LIFE IS PRECIOUS THAN what to feed it with..."" ( thats applicable to NIGERIAn Environment ). I even heard you say that if you have 5000k dollars in nigeria, you can leave like JAY Z for how long?.. hahahahahah.. What have you been drinking?... were you trying to say leave like 2face? My bros Abeg..Biko... 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Nobody: 5:20am On Dec 15, 2012 |
obuji: Guy i go buy you Moet  There is no principality nor power that is going to drag me back to that shithole country called Nigeria. See how my former colleagues and classmates, some who have jobs and some who don't are bombarding my facebook mail and bbm with requests of 100 dollars for xmas. That is the same country you want me to return to? The company i was working for was paying me peanuts after all the years I spent in university: so that is where you want me to return to? When I relocated to Aba from Lagos Almost 3 years ago, na so mosquito almost kill me for inside that filthy city, come see as my body and face come rough. Right now after just 8 months of staying here in Yankee, come see as my skin don fresh sotay I don dey resemble Akata  . So you are telling me Nigeria is better than US? I applied for a job here, when I went in for the interview with an American chinko, she told me that it was a temporary job but a day later, she called me back and told me that she fought for me so that they changed it to a permanent job. She gave me the necessary documents and that same day I got a job. A chinko that didn't know me from Adam fought for me and gave me a good job with one of the big healthcare companies here. In short, OP, thunder faya you for ever opening this idiotic thread  15 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Nobody: 5:25am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Hmm. Thanks anyway. I think am ok for naija |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by princeonx: 5:39am On Dec 15, 2012 |
I simply don't understand how/why people compare sleep (US) and/to death (9aija). Everything and life is not all about money! I enjoy the fact that I can flip my switch and there's light, turn the knob and there's water, pull up at the gas station and in 5mnts am gone with full tank. This naija, abroad compare thing don too much! Make una leave people to live where they want now abeg! Is everyone living in Lagos from Lagos state? or is everyone living in Abuja from Abuja? same with PH and other cities? nigerians have been living in US, Canada, UK, etc as far back as even when it was $3 to N1 naira! As for me and my household, we will always visit naija because its home but will continue to live in the USA even if they change the name to ASU. 5 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Nobody: 5:41am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Blazay: Abeg we get slumps for USA o. . . JISOS!!!!!!!!  One guy said "de fishi e dey chop the shyt". Choi!!!!!!!!  I weep for naija 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by pak: 5:53am On Dec 15, 2012 |
I've been thinking about the issue of what's wrong with Nigeria for a long time. . . . and for now this is the only thing I can come up with (warning - it might sound offensive ) The main problem with the country is not the economy, not the power, not the leadership, not (lack of ) security , roads e.t.c, not poor education , not unemployment. The main problem is THE PEOPLE, yes Nigerians themselves/ourselves, our mentality, our mindset. Apart from very few, a tiny minority, the thought process of the average nigerian is skewed. Am sorry to say, but sometimes living amongst Nigerians feel like living with animals. I have always wondered whether its not better to live with 'racist human beings' than to live with animals. Animals who sell of chalks as drugs, kidnap 70 yr old women. Award road contracts 10 times over while people die every day on the same roads. Animals who hold thanksgiving services for thieves who stole and are still stealing, animals who hoard fuel causing artificial scarcity , where ships bigger than buildings dissapear and pay billion as subsidies on products that never exist I have always been a patriotic Nigerian, but reading this thread/ and so many other incidences have made me to start having doubts about hope for this country. Don't get me wrong, Nigeria has treated me fine on a personal level, I have been blessed and do not have any material wants right now. I work in a field that is currently booming with opportunities left, right and centre and have risen the corporate leader quite easier than I thought but on a collective/national level we are in the middle of a disaster. I suffer vicariously everyday when I see the needless pain of this society. I hope the 'reasonable few' can make a desired change and allow the country attain its potential but day by day it seems the odds are stacked. For me, 2015 is the water shed moment - any funny stuff, and am gone from this bedlam 2 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by AfroBlue(m): 6:06am On Dec 15, 2012 |
My co-worker is from P.H. and is doing well. He has been in the states for 20 years and has a few real estate investments to supplement his income. My neighbor is from Delta and has his own construction business and is also doing quite well. I recently briefly made the acquaintance of this distinguished gentleman here in Miami, Fl and couldn't believe his achievements after researching his many scholarly accomplishments in the states and Europe. Long story short, not everyone is struggling in the states and many have made a positive go of it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankole_Johnson The decor of his condominium building is designed by the Lenny Kravitz, world famous singer, actor, and interior designer. Check out the phat crib the good doctor is living in. http://www.paramountbay.com/       |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Pataki: 6:19am On Dec 15, 2012 |
How I wish those advertizing Nigeria as the place to live and invest in, can equally advertise 'safe hospitals', 'security', 'stable water and electricity' as far better than what one gets from either from Europe or America. There is more to life than buying flashy cars and building houses, in a country filled with all sorts of life unexpectancy. Each to his/her preferences. 2 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 6:35am On Dec 15, 2012 |
manny4life: oh yea? 15 years to pay for a house? wow!. Well in Nigeria its either you build it to your taste or you by the property off. The most i've heard off is paying about 3 or four times. Please don't make yourself sound dumb, the average lease or mortgage period is actually 30 years (use google). Frankly, most of the family friends living in the diaspora who boast of big mansions will still pay their mortgage every month for the next 5-30 years. The ones I know who actually bought the homes completely are Nigerians who live and work in Nigeria. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by shooze: 6:39am On Dec 15, 2012 |
I live in nigeria . I have lived there all my life but have had the opportunity to visit a lot of countries and have made up my mind not to live anywhere else. I have not been attacked by robbers in over 10 years and I live in an area with constant light. I was not born rich but I got a job 6months after leaving school and did not have to sleep or bribe anyone . I am in the process of getting a 15mm mortgage payable for 20 years at 6 percent and I intend to build and let out. As someone rightly said it does not matter where you live . If you set your heart to something and work hard at it you will succeed. I earn a 6 digit salary and most if not all my friends either earn the same or more . I love the structure of the developed world dont get me wrong and the fact that everything works is beautiful . But I also love a lot of things about Nigeria. I recently did not go to work for a day and all my neighbours either knocked or called to be sure I was ok the same wont happen in the civilized countries . I do not blame the Nigerians that have difficulty coming home or living here its sometimes a crazy place to live . But the impression that you have to either sleep with someone be corrupts rob or kill is totally wrong. The irony is as I am usually scared of walking on the road abroad because I could get killed or attacked for something as silly as the color of my skin or any flimsy reason . My fears could be as a result of watching too much crime and investigation sha loll 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 6:40am On Dec 15, 2012 |
omo_to_dun: over 100 million americans are on welfare http://www.infowars.com/more-than-100-million-americans-are-on-welfare/ |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 6:42am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Roland17: Honestly i have been tempted to avoid this topic, but i guess am loosing.. ummm Nigeria rewards hard-working people and not shortcut seeking people. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Burger01(m): 6:46am On Dec 15, 2012 |
shymexx: This topic again? SMFDH...Well said my brother. Seriously, you make sense.. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Sagewood: 6:48am On Dec 15, 2012 |
@ All, This is another interesting thread concerning living abroad Vs. Nigeria. I read every post, ranging from the thought-provoking and the sublime, to the ridiculous. The responses gave me a wide and deep insight into the diverse reasons or "perceived reasons" why some Nigerians in the diaspora are disappointed with "abroad" and why some will forever like to live in Nigeria, no matter the circumstances. It is very refreshing to hear from Nigerians from different walks of life @ home and abroad, and I appreciate you all for doing your thing. My plan right now is to use my resources and the expertise I have acquired in the USA to launch innovative programs and businesses in Nigeria. I intend to remain here and then visit Nigeria frequently to source for talents and lay the frame work for my plans. The way for me is to use the best opportunities available in the diaspora and @ home to achieve my goals. Nigeria is our home land and I believe we can make things great if we contribute to her development, even in our own little ways. Let's stop clamouring for change, let's be the agents of change. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 6:50am On Dec 15, 2012 |
omo_to_dun: I would like to appeal to NLers to always provide proofs for their claims and not to just quote magic numbers. So many anecdotes and claims here are egregiously and misleadingly false. Wole Soyinka is a success; he doesn't drive big cars and have fancy properties, same goes for Achebe, Ngozi Okonjo etc. Ngozi may be wealthy today, but thats due to her hard-work and determination. Endeavor to say only what you know; Nigeria and many other African countries have greater opportunities than any first world country because the lands are virgin....there are so many things you could do in Nigeria, some people haven't just thought of them yet. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 6:52am On Dec 15, 2012 |
manny4life: google my dear friend.....google |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 7:00am On Dec 15, 2012 |
TRUTHTELA: Is it not common sense? The people that stole public treasury in Nigeria and become billionaires, from Nigeria's past presidents, to the incumbent president, down to your local govt. councillor and co. Where do they send their kids to get good education? Where do they go for medical treatment ( HEADACHE & STOMACH ACHE)T Do you know Asians are the highest percentage of intl students in America? I would guess they have better economies and infrastructure than Nigeria, so why the flood of asian students in the US?.... |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 7:02am On Dec 15, 2012 |
nijanigga: The simple fact is Nigerians are greedy and can go so low to make money,anywhere in the world.In Nigeria instead of the masses fighting corrupt leaders,they sell thier birthrights and wait for their turn to loot.Everybody can't be rich,but to live a fufilled life is more meaningful that being "rich" . True.. But this is what most poor people tell themselves to make themselves feel better. P.s not insinuating anything.. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 7:04am On Dec 15, 2012 |
madame_bebe: Hello  1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Tunby(m): 7:11am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Godogwu:There are many Nigerians who work hard yet live below what their efforts would have brought, given the right environment.Dr Farrah Gray(one of the worlds youngest billionaire) once said this and I paraphrase 'You'll need 7times more work to succeed in Nigeria than in America.However you will get 7times more result'. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 7:14am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Pataki: How I wish those advertizing Nigeria as the place to live and invest in, can equally advertise 'safe hospitals', 'security', 'stable water and electricity' as far better than what one gets from either from Europe or America. Well like you said "Each to his/her preferences". You can't be guaranteed security anywhere in the world, don't make it seem like if someone comes into Nigeria today, the person is likely to die the next day or something.Frankly, I can't worry about someone randomly shooting me at the cinema for no reason, or shooting me at the mall for no reason....or coming to class and shooting everything in their sight for no reason whatsoever. please we have water...stable water (get a borehole) or live in an estate with general water supply. I don't know what you mean by "safe hospitals"..or people don't die in first world hospitals? wow! never knew. -____- sometimes I wonder when last people like you have been in Nigeria. 2 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Godogwu: 7:23am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Tunby: There are many Nigerians who work hard yet live below what their efforts would have brought, given the right environment.Dr Farrah Gray(one of the worlds youngest billionaire) once said this and I paraphrase 'You'll need 7times more work to succeed in Nigeria than in America.However you will get 7times more result'. and in the words of Aliko Dangote (richest black man alive)and I paraphrase "There are endless opportunities everywhere, it just takes a smart eye to see them" 2 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Uchechrist06(m): 7:23am On Dec 15, 2012 |
My dear God bless u 4 ds great write up. Almost evribody hia z condemnin ds post, paintin Nigeria black but i tell u d peace of mind u desire z neva in America or UK. Som pple evn mak d mistake of goin 2 som country lik Russia,Denmark,Norway,sweden, infact all d countries 4m d forma USSR n beyond. Look 4 a white man wit black hair n hear hs experience in dos countries n den think of wot d case of black man wil b. Things 2 consider b4 travelin 2 a particular country: 1, climate condition of d place. 2, level of racism(lik Russia, ukarine, sweden, poland, Denmark etc has a high levl of racism 2 d extent dey wont sell 2 u n wont buy 4m u) 3, d economy of d country u wnt 2 move 2 like Grecee z one of d countries wit worth economy in d world. 4, culture n traditions of d place u wnt 2 go, seriously som of dem hav a hostle culture lik saudi Arabia, yemen,singapore. 5, cost of livn z veri importnt factor 2 consider, and so many oda tins so i say once more GOD BLESS U 4 UR WRiTE UP. |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Olalekan0(m): 7:44am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Brand_new: iSmh for you. Keep living the average life in Canada while Nigerian Billionaires fly in with their private jets and buy the mansion on top of the hill right there in your city.Albeit with stolen money 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:45am On Dec 15, 2012 |
Ppl wake up & run off 2 oda con3s cos of 'constant power, quality education, gud roads e.t.c' as if those facilities were put in place by God & nt d collective effort of d citizenry. Many Nigerians dnt pay taxes bt are eager 2 surrender same 2 oyibo con3s, whl decryin our underdevelopment. Nigerian Professors are all over d world in advanced institutions whl bemoaning d quality of our education here. Who do they want 2 teach us? Who are they teachn? If Dangote & Adenuga cn make it here, what cn stop moi? If GEJ,OBJ & BUHARI cn be Presidents why nt moi? If i cnt make it here wt my full rights & priviledges as a citizen, is it elsewhr as a 2nd class alien? Those dat hurry 2 advanced con3s 4 a better life are like an 18yr old btful girl dat is married 2 a rich dude of 70 as d 5th wife cos of hz money. It connotes laziness & poor planning. Nigeria cnt develop wt d level of unpatriotism of d citizenry. We are all as guilty as those in power. Lets change our attitude... It begins wt me. 1 Like |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by Nobody: 7:55am On Dec 15, 2012 |
We are all on a journey. Within which we have different experiences. Mine is different from yours. There is only one constant. You either work hard, cheat or be extremely lucky to be "successful" (which by the way means different things to different people) So decide on what you plan for your life, forget what people are yapping about and give life a go. Break free from your comfort zone and see the world and the different people's in it and the different cultures, tastes, music, styles, friends. On your deathbed you won't care about your house or car or bank balance, but only have your experiences to comfort you and the happiness that you gave your kids an opportunity to have theirs. We are all on a journey...to each his own . 3 Likes |
| Re: The Truth About Living Abroad by hagma37yahoocom: 8:01am On Dec 15, 2012 |
I was watching a program on a DSTV channel 'UNDERCOVER BOSS' one of the worker who is a truck driver for the company was telling the Undercover CEO that he came to america with a few dollers but now he is living a American Dream and plan to bring his family anytime soon. Mind you the guy in question is also a white skin. My dream is to go Germany,get my M.Eng in Mechatronics and possibly P.hd then come back home. I tell you the sky is gonna be tha limit. I believe in making it right here in nigeria. Get something unique and different i tell you people would by the idea. |
Obviously, they're telling you there's NOTHING TO DO IN NIGERIA, COMO'N people!!! How else do you want to be told that the FUTURE in Nigeria is BLEAK & BLEAK
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