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Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Originalsly: 11:03am On Nov 16, 2016 |
wanderlustian:Wow!..... you should've said this from jump so we won't get the impression that you're a poor planner and don't know what you're about. Now the whole thing makes sense.. basically you went as a nanny. Hmmm.... now I wonder which was worse.... staying in the South Side or staying with the family... abeg... don't answer this one! |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:24pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Originalsly: Lol, I will answer o! I got fed up at a point especially with their plans, but I had a goal, and I'm glad I achieved it. The story is long, I don't think I will be going on these tasks personally henceforth so I can focus on tourism and corporate travels and outsource these duties. Still doing the paperwork though. |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:27pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
[quote author=uruba23 post=51077768] I hope client's wife achieved her goal of having her baby there.Hmmm she should have done proper consultation before heading there,quite risky well it opens a new vista of opportunity for you.[/qulote] Oh yes she did. We thank God cos she had some complications she wasn't aware of and the moment we stepped into the Hosp, she was admitted and induced. |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Originalsly: 10:20pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Just curious.... is it female clients only? Don't you think before you retire from doing the legwork you should experience the trip with at least one male client?...just for the record and reference?...not that you would go with any ehmmm.... riff-raff but with a sane and respectable and honest and truthful and ehmmm..... undangerous person like me who so far in life has been harmless! My box is half packed....waiting for word. |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 6:40am On Nov 17, 2016 |
wanderlustian:its just like enugu city is a city in Enugu state . New York city is the largest city in New York state and Albany is the capital of New York state . other cities in New York state are : Rochester , Buffalo,Syracuse,Niagara falls. small towns in New york state : Huntington,White plains,Utica, Newburgh,Bronxville ,Watertown,Jamestown,etc. New York state is as large as Bornu state,Adamawa state,Gombe state and Yobe state combined . Below : Rochester, New York 4 Likes
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Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Originalsly: 3:26pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Hmmm....interesting. |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by kenniez26: 8:41am On Nov 23, 2016 |
How much is d yellow taxi u took from Penn station to JFK airport? What if am traveling from new York to Chicago via Amtrak train, how would I get to the train from JFK airport and how much it is? |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 12:57am On Nov 28, 2016 |
Originalsly: Mr Originalsly . well noted. I will keep you in the loop for my next tour in April 2017. My husband is working on his visa so the next tour (not babysitting clients) will be open for both sexes and families. Just keep your calendar open. 1 Like |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 1:00am On Nov 28, 2016 |
kenniez26: $54 dollars, yellow taxi to JFK is a flat rate. If I were you, I'd take the NYC airporter (airport shuttle) to Penn station for about $18 to catch the Amtrak. Try to book online in advance. In my case I paid $371 for 2 adults, 3 kids and 2 infants so I'm thinking it should be around $70+ but then, I booked the night before the trip so you may get it cheaper if you book earlier. Safe trip and happy travels |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 1:01am On Nov 28, 2016 |
its just like enugu city is a city in Enugu state . New York city is the largest city in New York state and Albany is the capital of New York state . other cities in New York state are : Rochester , Buffalo,Syracuse,Niagara falls. God bless America. This is beautiful! 1 Like |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:21am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ok i am here |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:23am On Jan 02, 2017 |
me too |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:28am On Jan 02, 2017 |
@ ILuvGummyBearz please tell me about the annoying thing about your stay in America? |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:28am On Jan 02, 2017 |
tescoman90:ok ,what is it u wanted 2 point out 2 me in these places because i can not physically go there now Speak freely, this is a free discussion . |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:34am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz:wanderlustian already said it all in summary |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:34am On Jan 02, 2017 |
so can you tell me yours? |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:35am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian:ok . I can uderstand all these but just as lagos has been built up so 2 can the rest of yer country. Point:4 healthcare in America is not guaranteed Nor is it free the goverment healthcare few poor people qualify for is paid for by thier own taxes We pay into this from the day we begin working intil the day we retire but are not guaranteed coverage Point:3 can 2 explain this futhur? Protect u from what? Point:2 The nigerian goverment needs 2 deal with this pure water is 1 of the easier things to provide a people who pay taxes for it Here we pay a month water bill and a taxes 2 make the water pure Point:1 yes i heard of the electric issues u face And i couldnt deal with that I have aquestion: why isnt the power supply stable in Nigeria? |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:38am On Jan 02, 2017 |
5. Education is a big joke. If you want your kids to be properly educated, they have to attend private schools which are ridiculously expensive 6. There are no jobs. The universities churn our more graduates every year, of which only 1% just may be able to manage to land good jobs with their connections. Like, the only way you can survive is to be creative. Creatively beg, steal or start a business and pray for God to pick up your call 7. Our roads are death traps. When I travel abroad, I confidently go on road trips. In Nigeria, I fast and pray before I travel. If you follow Nairaland, you will see episodes and episodes of avoidable road mishaps if only our roads were any better. Even if the govt gives out contracts to fix these roads, nothing is done. God help you when it rains 8. Our leaders are the worst scums in the universe. 9. The police is your enemy. Extra judicial killing is their specialization. You can get killed by the police for refusing to part with $0.50 cents. You can get arrested just because the policemen are broke and bored and you will need to pay to bail yourself. Those who have no one to bail them may remain in jail for years without trials, as in forgotten 3 Likes |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:40am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian: bro this is serious ....... |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:44am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz: Point:4 healthcare in America is not guaranteed We also pay taxes, if the taxes we pay is channeled to having a system that works. How can doctors not be paid their wages? This is unheard of in USA. I had a baby in the USA. I paid cash, and you know why I ran to USA to have a baby? I had twins born at 7 months in Nigeria that died at birth because the govt hospitals were on strike and the private hospital where I had my babies has only 1 oxygen tank which was in use. So the babies were oxygen starved and allowed to die like they didnt matter. I am a victim of a failed healthcare system, and guess what 1 in 10 Nigerian women have a story. We have one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the world. Point:3 can 2 explain this futhur? Armed robbers, kidnappers, assassins, hungry boys who have no choice but to steal from you just so they can eat. The police is a big joke. They most definitely will not come if you call them until after the coast is clear. And if the robbers are ever caught, they are released because they have insiders who make sure the cases never go to court. Even if the case goes to court, the judges are so marvellously corrupt, the case may never be heard. Welcome to our jungle 2 Likes |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 8:47am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian:Point:6. American jobs are constantly being outsourced overseas for cheaper labor And America's 2 cry out for work Just like there many attend College few avtually obtain a job in that field . I think this might be a global matter though There just arent enough jobs for the populous 2 work a decent 1. Point:7 America actually has an excess of roads and toll roads that are unessicarry and who pays for this excess? The people. We pay hundreds of thousands In taxes for roaways and toll roads that we dont use or need But i hear u on the quality of 9ja roads. And note the unconvince they are Point:8 people think our New presendent Trump is low scum 2 Bill Cliton wasnt a very good for America either 2 Likes |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:50am On Jan 02, 2017 |
I have aquestion: why isnt the power supply stable in Nigeria? My sister...I have no idea. I guess its corruption. There is a cabal that controls the sector, and they specialize in the importation of generators and petrol/diesel. If power is stable, we wont need to buy generators and the demand for petrol will reduce. So to keep up the demand, they ensure power is unstable and we dont have a choice but to buy these things. In 2012, we had a minister of power who attempted to stabilize power, he was succeeding and guess what? he was frustrated out of the place and we never heard from him again. Bart Nnaji was his name 3 Likes |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:54am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Point:7 America actually has an excess of roads and tool roads that are unessicarry and who pays for this acess? Americans pay taxes to supplement the earnings from Natural resources. Nigeria makes a lot of money from sales of crude oil, there is actually a budget for these road but it is all embezzled. If our leaders were in america, they would embezzle the taxes used to create these roads and tollways. What the heck they are unncessary arent they? 1 Like |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 8:58am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz: Wow! and on the outside, we felt Bill Clinton was a demi god! No matter how much of a scum Trump is, I doubt if he will ever embezzle up to 1% of the commonwealth our leaders have stolen from us. Nigerians shouldnt be this poor. The country is so rich, I cant comprehend how a group of people will just decide to hold 160m million people ransom. And we have been so bent and beaten, the best option is to run away. And when we manage to get out of this hellhole like Franknetter did, we marvel at the level of organization America has to offer. I don't mind paying your taxes. I dont mind paying for health insurance, I dont mind the expenses, I just need a system that works 9 Likes |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 9:00am On Jan 02, 2017 |
tescoman90: So @Iluvgummybearz pray, tell me why America is not the paradise we believe it is? |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 9:01am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian:this is sad. My condolences for yer loss This is ridiculous and not a mater of America being better but of a goverment not doing its job. Where in nigeria do u live? Is lagos like this?? 1 Like |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 9:04am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian:ive been tellin' u. U want 2 be in America because u want what? Better hospitals and protection?? Yer hospitals need 2 be built up there |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 9:10am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz: During Clinton's administration, over 20 million jobs were created, and the federal government achieved a balanced budget. But I still blame him for dismantling of the Glass-Steagal Act, which was indirectly responsible for the economic crash of 08. As for availability of jobs, I know people who have had to work two jobs in order to pay their bills. They barely get a day off during the week, it's crazy. 1 Like |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 9:11am On Jan 02, 2017 |
wanderlustian:America's Leaders dont have 2 embezzle money They just tax u high and use the money as rhey see fit and its completely legal But itz not only them but state governors who can pull for the povkets of the poor with state income taxes Have u not heard of the Hortoblie state Califonia is in financial because of bad goverment? Who's paying 2 fix it all? The people of califonia. And mainly the poor at that. Thats the twisted thing with taxes the poor pay the most Income tax Its basically a tax we pay 2 the state when they need money separte fro the taxes we pay out of our paychecks monthly. . ••• The naira 2 dollar is small . There would be no way for yer leader 2 embezzle the sum americans pat in taxe fir unused or unnecessary road/toll roads,Roadway cameras U know they spent some millions for roadway cameras that caused mir s than stopped them? http://abcnews.go.com/US/red-light-camera-backlash-cameras-causing-accidents/story?id=13925887 Its easy 2 look at another countrys President and prasie him when u dont have 2 live under his laws Cliton was awful for the American people And so was Obama healthcare plan |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by Nobody: 9:18am On Jan 02, 2017 |
CFCman:were are these jobs he created Can u show me because ive not seen them? •••• U mean in 9ja u work 2 jobs Do u know that what we do here. Work 2 jobs because 1 isnt enough U make 2 little 2 survive off of but 2 much 2 qualify for fanaical aid The very financial aid U are paying for from the paycheck of those 2 jobs but arent getting. |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 9:29am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz: sweerie, this is Lagos! lolz @ bolded, this is my point exactly. The govt has failed us, and they dont give a sht |
Re: I'm Taking A Train Ride From Chicago To New York... Live Updates by wanderlustian(f): 9:33am On Jan 02, 2017 |
ILuvGummyBearz: I want to be in America because there is electricity, you open your tap, clean drinkable water flows, if Im paying taxes, Im seeing the taxes. MY kids can go to free public schools and get quality education, I can decide to work 3 jobs if I want to pay these bills as long as I am getting value for my money. Here you are overqualified for the jobs available and underpaid. Your income cannot even take you through the week. 1 Like |
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