Bawss1:


This generation and misplaced priorities.

Nobody outside of yourselves gives a damn if your job is menial or intellectual so long as it is legal, provides value and is properly compensated for.

Kokaine:

Learn to read and understand the context of a writeup before you jump into peoples comments and start spewing diatribes. See what we were talking about first and see the actual message I was passing. My comment bordered around how insecure Nigerians are in our country whatever class we belong. I wasn't glorifying or condemning people, or rating job preferences. Once again sir, if you must respond, please read the context and understand clearly so your writeup doesn't sell you off as a foool. I'm not saying you are, i m just advising you stop sounding like one due to impatience.
Thank you.

afroxyz:


perhaps your account was hacked and you didn't post that shameful comparison. But if you did, I suggest you go back to school to learn how to write and communicate in an articulate manner so that you would not be 'misunderstood' Anu.

chris51:
Getting papers to do anything if you travel to the US illegally, is more difficult than it used to be.
Arrangee marriages for green card cost thousands of dollars.
This Trump's administration has made it a lot more difficult. They sometimes raid places where many illegal people work.
As for UK, work is very difficult for people generally. It's tougher in the UK

afroxyz:


I must apologise. I didn't know I was in the mud with people of low value. Keep washing plates and sweeping trains since it provides 'value'

Activedreamer:
Leaving Nigeria has been the best decision I ever made. I only wish I left earlier.
I never get papers,but I'm balling hard. Making nothing less than 4000$ every month. I work 12 hours (6 times a week )My expenses every month isn't more than 1200$. This amount isn't near what I hope to be making once my papers land. It's almost here. Definitely going back to school...

If you want to hussle in the states,you must be hardworking and willing to do overtime .Start exercising before you come,that way the job won't be hard on your muscles lol. I don't see my job as hard though. Choose the right state. Forget the big states for a start. JOBS plenty where I dey.. Question is;you get the energy to work?

Smile4mee01:
@Op

The truth has been said.

Many Nigerians start out with menial jobs, but with determination and hard they dont remain there for long.

My Uncle who started out as a taxi driver is a CEO today and a mansion in Gerogia in the USA doing so well with his first son playing in the NFL, he laughs at the days he was a taxi driver. Don''t let your humble beginning despise you.

Nonetheless, You can still live a good life here in Nigeria. Hard work and Prayer is needed wherever you go. Just make the best of life while you have it.

Good luck.

ajl:


At the end of the day my conclusion is that traveling out to seek greener pasture elsewhere is a temporary solution. Because I found out most Nigerians that left the country at some point are hoping and yearning that Nigeria work so they could return. In fact significant number are returning. But occasionally with bad experience on returning. So, the "demon" we are all running away from is "sitting on the bench at home" waiting for us. Until we all.stop running and face our problem head-on, we are only fooling ourselves. I went around Lagos in last few days and my conclusion is that the weakest links are the government/public officials and docile masses who choose not to question their government. In the affluent areas I see new businesses and structures that were not there when I visited some years back. But in the slum part of Lagos, specifically on the core Lagos Island, nothing has changed. In fact things have deteriorated even more with hoardes of idle youths, inaccessible roads, terrible sanitary conditions. Surprisingly in all.of these, people seem to be catching their fun as if its all normal. We Nigerians have a terrible tolerance level that it's getting suicidal.

ABSTRUSE:
Pls for those computing the average sum earned, pls cud you include tax and standard of living when making those computations of yours?

Activedreamer:

It is a factory. The factories here are so neat and safe. You'd be amazed.I work for a company that manufactures chevy,Toyota,Buick etc head lamps and light .

The hard part about factory jobs is the standing. Every work is done standing. Imagine standing for 12 hours every day (though there are breaks). The thought of what you'd take home every Friday will ginger you.

I'm sorry I can't mention the state for security reasons .
America is a great country. If you plan well before coming,you could have your EAD in less than a year after entry and possibly get your green not later than 2 years of entry.

Activedreamer:
Leaving Nigeria has been the best decision I ever made. I only wish I left earlier.
I never get papers,but I'm balling hard. Making nothing less than 4000$ every month. I work 12 hours (6 times a week )My expenses every month isn't more than 1200$. This amount isn't near what I hope to be making once my papers land. It's almost here. Definitely going back to school...

If you want to hussle in the states,you must be hardworking and willing to do overtime .Start exercising before you come,that way the job won't be hard on your muscles lol. I don't see my job as hard though. Choose the right state. Forget the big states for a start. JOBS plenty where I dey.. Question is;you get the energy to work?

afonjabreed:
Please I want to ask a question.

What do Nigerians who left the country and travelled abroad do (what's their sources of income), because some left Nigeria with no hope of getting a job abroad.

And judging by the desperation of the youth about getting out of this country I think they have the believe that once they leave this country the odds are in their favour. I really want to know what they do

When I first got to Canada my first job was as caretaker- fancy word for cleaner. I cleaned the campus residence and yes- I even scrubbed the toilets . Then my second job was as a stocker at a local supermarket, and also I worked as a cashier for local supermarket. Life is hard if you don't get an education that enables you to get a white collar job.

Rolly22:



Bro I heard factory Job Is so stressful, but my friend does it and he is earning so well.

RuudVanNisteroy:

New immigrants work as a factory worker's,security guards,cashiers,caregivers for seniors/disabled,cooks,dishwasher's. These are jobs you can get with little to no formal education. They are then able to use the money they saved from this jobs to go back to school.

When I first got to Canada my first job was as caretaker- fancy word for cleaner. I cleaned the campus residence and yes- I even scrubbed the toilets . Then my second job was as a stocker at a local supermarket, and also I worked as a cashier for local supermarket. Life is hard if you don't get an education that enables you to get a white collar job.

After working these three jobs, I really appreciated getting my first office job when I graduated. I have pity for people working menial jobs, it leads to depression long-term. I don't wish it on my worst enemy, you slave away to earn ever dollar. Many people are suffering in silence and only the paychecks keeps them going.

afonjabreed:
thanks for your contribution.
I have a question about the education aspect ,does it have to be a Canada certified one?

RuudVanNisteroy:

It depends-I know Nigerians that have Nigerian degrees that worked for for multi-nationals such as Shell,Chevron,Pricewaterhouse Cooper(Accounting Firm) in Nigeria and were able to get into the companies here. They have the same standards and requirements in all the all the countries they operate.
In the case of Pricewaterhouse Cooper they just had to write the Canadian CPA certification and one of them even made it to Partner in the firm making not less than $500,000 per annum.

However, if you don't work for a multi-national and come to Canada, the only way you will get a white collar job is to get a Canadian degree,diploma or some kind of certification. And will be reduced to doing jobs that involve manual labour such as factory worker,cashier,sales rep,security guard, cleaner.

afonjabreed:
thank you so much for answering in detail , please how many years did it take you to finally settle in Canada?, and are there lots of opportunities like people potray?, and like what's the cost of getting a degree in Canada?

RuudVanNisteroy:

It depends if you come to Canada as a legal immigrant or student. If you come here as legal immigrant you are able to take a student loan to cover whatever degree you choose to pursue and have no limitations on the numbers of hours you can work in a week. And you will have to pay back the government when you get a job that pays above a certain threshold. The cost can range from $6000-$17000 at University of Toronto in the higher end to $4000-$7000 at University of Manitoba at the lower end.
Thanks, I'm considering migrating legally
However, if you come to Canada on a student visa tuition will cost $16,000-$43000 annually depending on which University you get admission to. And you are only able to work 20 hours a week, with earnings of $600-$1000 after tax a month.

slashthroat:


But you miraculously "got yours" under a year. Olodo liar

slashthroat:


This one dey flip burger. Na when you wan adjust to permanent i go tear your yansh that akata you marry for paper go disown you

You know they have a link to report fake marriages

slashthroat:


This one dey flip burger. Na when you wan adjust to permanent i go tear your yansh that akata you marry for paper go disown you

You know they have a link to report fake marriages

Activedreamer:

Hahaha. How frustrated are u? You display symptoms of depression. When I post my email on here,try send your account number so I can send you some money. Zoom in and check the dates. Don't slash your throat out of frustration. Hahaha.
Here is what I make weekly "flipping burger" :

Activedreamer:

Hahaha. How frustrated are u? You display symptoms of depression. When I post my email on here,try send your account number so I can send you some money. Zoom in and check the dates. Don't slash your throat out of frustration. Hahaha.
Here is what I make weekly "flipping burger" :