Aphrodite007:
Roomies o, who is in tech and is doing a global talent visa or will do a global talent visa or has done a global talent visa.. I need guidance.

The gov website is frustrating time.

omopapa:
I was personally trained by this organisation, they really good. Ring them and tell them SK introduced you, I could get referral bonus

TheGuyFromHR:


Only PLAB 1 can be taken in Nigeria.
For PLAB 2, you have to be in the UK, and a visiting visa allows that.

ocpaschal:
But can he write both PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 while in the UK?

omopapa:
Yes none science students can apply as you will be learning practical skills needed to work in the lab. Getting a job is fairly easy if u are willing to travel anywhere in the UK but might not guarantee getting residence permit with the job

TheGuyFromHR:


If he's in the UK on any other basis, why not?
Just that PLAB 2 is a valid reason for applying for a visa since it can only be taken in the UK, while PLAB 1 is not, since it can be taken outside the UK.

ocpaschal:
OK no problem... the reason i ask is because my cousin is currently in Ukraine where he just graduated from Medicine this June 2021. He plans to get Masters admission at a university in UK and intends to travel to UK direct if possible and isn't coming to Nigeria. So he wants to be doing masters in a medical program while he prepares for the PLAB 1 and 2 exams in UK but he doesn't know whether both PLAB 1&2 exams could be taken in Britain.. He wanted to be very sure about it

TheGuyFromHR:


I dont know if there would be any restriction on a Tier 4 visa (the "no doctor/dentist training], but I dont think PLAB 1 will be classed as training, but let him find out.

A simple phone call to the GMC would be the fastest way to find out.

ocpaschal:
pls do u have the GMC contact details or number

Chreze:
Happy weekend guys. Please anyone recently paid for passport renewal. My wife has been trying to pay on the innovation site and it’s not accepting her debit card. There are mixed information on if it’s just credit card that is accepted or both debit card.

Please anyone can help. At first I thought it was network or site is down, but it’s over 3days now.

Also if it’s credit card, is there anyway one without a credit card can make payment? Cos we don’t have one at the moment and we are not in England.

wallg123:

SK has been causing problems recently in Nigeria oh… pls give us another name to use Biko

TheGuyFromHR:


Google, sir, Google.

ocpaschal:
Done. The GMC site indicates that both PLAB tests can be taken in the UK.
But my relative just graduated and has not done Housemanship or house job (whichever name it is called). The Second pressing issue that I still don't know is that is housemanship a compulsory requirement or condition that must be met before a medical graduate can write the PLAB 1&2 Exams?

TheGuyFromHR:


I tend to agree.
The whole debate about which is better for an average Nigerian, Nigeria or the UK, is perennial and never to be settled.

My opinion is that Nigeria undoubtedly works for some, particularly those at the top, but it definitely doesn't work for the majority of its people. In the 1970s and 1980s when the UK was the sick man of western Europe, Nigeria was arguably better, but in 2021 when Nigeria is among the sickest men of Africa, there is no room for comparison for the same average Nigerian.

Re raising children, the reason people like me emigrated in their middle age was simply because one wants to provide the children with a better chance at life that Nigeria definitely no longer offers to the majority of its people. This might change, and I fervently hope it does and Nigeria becomes a place where ordinary people can thrive once again, but I decided to no longer subject my children to the Hobbesian landscape that my country has turned into. My mother is Igbo, I went to Nsukka, speak very good Igbo and my fondest memories are of the time I spent in Enugu and Owerri when I was in university. When I got my first job, I used to put my old banger on the road and cruise down to Enugu for Easter/Christmas/4 day Muslim holiday and back to Lagos. Right now, Nigeria's security perimetre has shrunk to central Lagos, Abuja et al., and I somehow don't think it will ever go back to those relatively carefree days and even I haven't got the energy to deal with that, let alone my children.

Had I no children, I would never have left Nigeria, and I plan to return myself if it is still viable and livable once I have settled my children and I'm continuing some of my ongoing my investments and all, but I do not care if my children never go back to Nigeria or where they decide to live their lives once they have that choice as long as they have a viable alternative to Nigeria.

omopapa:
I was personally trained by this organisation, they really good. Ring them and tell them SK introduced you, I could get referral bonus

Aphrodite007:


Lol thanks for not replying to his whole wrote up.. I was worried at how much I would have needed to scroll. But yes his thoughts were great to read.

Aphrodite007:


Lol thanks for not replying to his whole wrote up.. I was worried at how much I would have needed to scroll. But yes his thoughts were great to read.

sgtponzihater1:


That would be sad.

Chukwuka16:
On Nigeria, The UK and the Future



The UK and the growth of feminism
It was beautiful reading the back and forth on the issue of raising kids overseas. In presenting my thoughts about kids being raised here abroad (especially the UK and its likes), let me opine that my ranting is more directed at the male kids than female. I mean no offense to the female gender.


The Future – scary and worrisome
As much as I’m optimistic about the future, I’ve never been scared like now in my entire life (I’ll admit it’s not that long). In fact, I now admire old people because they would soon be dead and not get to live through another economic collapse and the resulting nightmare.


Do have a splendid morning.

Lexusgs430:
Matt had to go....... All for a kiss + breaking their own covid rules ......

Lexusgs430:
Matt had to go....... All for a kiss + breaking their own covid rules ......

wallg123:

Hope his madam no go divorce am join?.
Anyways him get money so no problem

ocpaschal:
Done. The GMC site indicates that both PLAB tests can be taken in the UK.
But my relative just graduated and has not done Housemanship or house job (whichever name it is called). The Second pressing issue that I still don't know is that is housemanship a compulsory requirement or condition that must be met before a medical graduate can write the PLAB 1&2 Exams?

wallg123:

Hope his madam no go divorce am join?.
Anyways him get money so no problem

ocpaschal:
Done. The GMC site indicates that both PLAB tests can be taken in the UK.
But my relative just graduated and has not done Housemanship or house job (whichever name it is called). The Second pressing issue that I still don't know is that is housemanship a compulsory requirement or condition that must be met before a medical graduate can write the PLAB 1&2 Exams?