Aphrodite007:


Sorry about this. Had a similar experience in Wales too.

When I was a student, I worked in care. Went for a job in the outskirts of Wales. The home had an epidemic but as a JJc I didn’t understand what it was. I had missed work for a while because I was hospitalised so I had to take this job. It was just me and a white woman as carers then a white nurse and a white senior. They had over 50 residents, guess what? Only me took care of all of them because the white carer told the nurse that she couldn’t go close to residents because they are sick. So the nurse and senior made sure only me catered to all of them while the white one washed plates. Halfway through the night, the white carer yelled at the nurse that she’s going home. Nurse and senior begged her. Me I was still running around.

The only time I had to sit down was when I went to the loo. Around 5am I got to sit down and use my phone, I googled what the epidemic was and screamed, (It was an airborn disease so I was literally set up to get the disease). Around 6am (I close at 7am), nurse told me to do final rounds before handover, but I para’d for the nurse that they treated me unfairly and didn’t protect me against he disease (no air mask), that I’m not doing anything! She reported me to director, director told me to get out. I asked them to pay me for the hours worked... lol I obviously didn’t get paid.

I reported to my agency, but the director called them before I did. I sent in my application for resignation Cos the way they were sounding they were going to fire me. Went to citizens bureau to sue the home/agency for negligence because my agency knew I had low immune system but still sent me there. They told me not to bother. As I walked out, my hatred for this country solidified. (Oh and I caught the disease too )

I am wiser now.

Once I smell racism, Unless it’s a structured office like where I work now that has a reputation, I’ve learned to manage till I get a new job. Cos my arguing with the nurse, one hour to closing, was absolutely stupid. I forgot I wasn’t white enough to claim rights . I could have managed the one hour, collected my pay and just never visited that home. That way, I would have still had my Job (it was a high paying care agency And I left my previous job for it).

fatima04:


Na real experience oo, hope d disease isn't too bad sha, truth is settling in a more mixed setting increases d chance of acceptability and one can't totally eliminate racism but only manage it.

Be strong @living free and if you think you can't cope anymore best to make a permanent solution or decision

Rubyventures:


There is racism, even in London, although it is much subtle sometimes you have to play the game with them, do the plastic smile to get on.

salford:

The first time I experienced racism in the UK was inside a bus in Dagenham. Who would have imagined...lol

Approximately 90% of everyone in the bus were black or mixed race. The hag just kept swearing and cursing, luckily for her, smart phones could not take quality videos back then.

Apparently, Barking and Dagenham used to be a bnp stronghold back. Not sure if it still is.

The systematic racism at work was kind of funny. The same type discussed here where your white colleagues would get all the accolades and recognition despite you being the brain behind the team. I just put in my effort, collect salary and my quarterly bonus. No time for drama.

salford:

The first time I experienced racism in the UK was inside a bus in Dagenham. Who would have imagined...lol

Approximately 90% of everyone in the bus were black or mixed race. The hag just kept swearing and cursing, luckily for her, smart phones could not take quality videos back then.

Apparently, Barking and Dagenham used to be a bnp stronghold back. Not sure if it still is.

The systematic racism at work was kind of funny. The same type discussed here where your white colleagues would get all the accolades and recognition despite you being the brain behind the team. I just put in my effort, collect salary and my quarterly bonus. No time for drama.

dafemnet:
I dont think you wld encounter racism in IT industry as a black man.

dafemnet:
I dont think you wld encounter racism in IT industry as a black man.

salford:

Even someone that was stabbed (about to lose life) is refusing to be treated by a black doctor, and you are talking about IT

And this was just last month.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/22/teenager-refused-treated-black-doctor-stabbed-back-7569761/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/10855575/Racist-couple-demanded-white-doctor.html

DaveChapelle:


them no stab am wella

sutelk:
I don come. Thank God for a safe trip. Straight to business no time to count bridge.
But shebi una say na summer be this, Omo I want to freeze oh. How winter go come be.
This is to thank you all that guided me in one way or the other through your post in reply to my many "learner questions" and your replies to the questions of others. Counting on your guidance as I begin this new phase of my live.
God save the Queen, abi na bless the queen, all join.
Make I go find that winter jacket.

sutelk:
I don come. Thank God for a safe trip. Straight to business no time to count bridge.
But shebi una say na summer be this, Omo I want to freeze oh. How winter go come be.
This is to thank you all that guided me in one way or the other through your post in reply to my many "learner questions" and your replies to the questions of others. Counting on your guidance as I begin this new phase of my live.
God save the Queen, abi na bless the queen, all join.
Make I go find that winter jacket.

sutelk:
I don come. Thank God for a safe trip. Straight to business no time to count bridge.
But shebi una say na summer be this, Omo I want to freeze oh. How winter go come be.
This is to thank you all that guided me in one way or the other through your post in reply to my many "learner questions" and your replies to the questions of others. Counting on your guidance as I begin this new phase of my live.
God save the Queen, abi na bless the queen, all join.
Make I go find that winter jacket.

Mamatukwas:
The weather is terrible

marylandcakes:



Yes it’s too hot. All this week I’ve not had to take a cardigan to work. It’s been sleeveless all week.

wonlasewonimi:


I have been wearing shorts.

marylandcakes:


You are lucky, not allowed in my work place.

wonlasewonimi:


If you like you can wear thong to work here....where I used to work it's strictly smart casual.

marylandcakes:


About 3 years back it was allowed and then staff were coming to work in bum shorts and pyjamas like wears. Not very professional. So a memo went round to stop any kind of shorts, flip flops and rugged jeans. Even on dress down Fridays.

So it’s smart sensible casual because we get clients coming into the office.

wonlasewonimi:


If you like you can wear thong to work here....where I used to work it's strictly smart casual.

dafemnet:
Which phone insurance cover overseas theft(Nigeria).

dafemnet:
Which phone insurance cover overseas theft(Nigeria).

Lexusgs430:
On days like this, a house without Air conditioning unit is on a long sweaty unrestable dilemma.......

Killingmesoftly:
Good day dear house ps my step sister wishes to apply for UK student visa from Nigeria for her master and she doesn't know how to go about it. Ps I really need someone that will be able to give us all the guidance she need and the procedures. The most important thing is that we want to know how much she can have in her savings account to procedure for all these. Will 4 or 5M be okey ps