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Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 1:08pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Lol I see they’re coming out of their closet. I told you guys that some people feel exposed by my posts and they’re mad about it. I have exposed all their evil tactics. If you like, create 100 accounts and look for the slightest opportunity to attack me, I am not going anywhere this time. You will not win. I took time to learn about this forum and now I know better. So yeah, stay mad hahaha About the unsafe cities I listed, I started my comment with “in my opinion”. We all have different experiences and see things differently. Some people would tell you it is dangerous to live in Lagos. Some would say it is safe. To come here and say my opinion about racism is not valid because you don’t have the same experience, is stupid. If you want to know more about the racist cites I listed and Germany in general, you can get more information on google. Read articles and read other people’s experiences. A black guy was attacked and beaten in Göttingen in broad daylight. He ended up in the hospital and the story made the news. Yet, there are many black students in Gottingen and they feel safe. Will you tell the black guy that there’s no racism in Gottingen, because other black people were not attacked? I have been personally attacked by racists and I will share my story with time. Perhaps someone would tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about, because they did not experience the same thing. 56 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 1:12pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mrbigman1: Pls post a link to the law, where this is written. Maybe we can learn something from you 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 1:16pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
neahyo: Hahaha I’ve had the same experience. In my case I pretended not to understand German, they spoke English. I pretended not to understand English, they spoke French. I just got tired and took my fine 36 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by frankmoney(m): 1:25pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston:lmao |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by odinga1of: 1:27pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston: Yeah, I noticed that too. So many strange names kept popping up from nowhere, different monikers. They are angry you expose their secrets (what they will tell intending travellers) all in the name of being Travel Agent. They also waiting for you to talk rubbish about London, so they can derail the thread. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 1:39pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston please I’m waiting for the continuation of that London gist oooo Forget those ingrates please anyone that has a contrary opinion should start his/her own thread 2 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Ahappy: 2:46pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
I love your thread boss.
keep it up,you're doing well |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mgbadike80: 3:10pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mrbigman1:Chairman, please i would be applying to the Bauhaus university in Weimar, Thuringia, next year, it's the only program that currently interests me in the whole of Germany, please can you give me some necessary background even if it's just on what to expect while in east Germany.God would continue to bless you, Danielhouston and other contributors. |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by heniford2: 5:03pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Bittertruth2020:if you don't like what he said here you go create your own trend do justice to it stop been a dummy 3 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mrbigman1(m): 5:55pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mgbadike80: It’s a central town in German. Like it’s a center of germany just like Jena and Erfurt. You can spend few hours to any part of germany from their especially western states. I bet you would see load of Nigerians there or Cameroonians and your ticket can take you to efurt to get jobs in press company of dhl cos that’s where everyone I know is that place works 4 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 5:56pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Bittertruth2020:Create your own thread and share *your own experiences* and leave people to decide what they want to believe about any city. Daniel is clearly *sharing his own personal experience* in *his own view* so if you don't like that, you can fxck off this thread. Interestingly, you've only made two posts on this account and both of them were to attack the OP. What's you problem gangan? You better behave or you'll suffer for 600 years for derailing this thread that gives most of us hopes of leaving this hell-hole. Me and pastor dey your matter like this. 22 Likes
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Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mrbigman1(m): 6:01pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
0DDA0: Mercedes is called Daimler so u use Daimler.de Vw recruiters are autovision. So you search for autovision.de Amazon is direct or through adecco Others are through agencies like Stadtrand, Rente, Arwa. But at least make all ur documents in German 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Savagethe21st(m): 6:05pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mrbigman1:German language or German résumé format? |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 6:37pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
My London story continued.... So I decided to take a bus to this Peckham I always heard about. I thought people were exaggerating, until I got there. I had to check my map to make sure I was not in Nigeria. Very dirty, loud, smelly, and full of weirdos. It was like a combination of Obalende, Oshodi market and Onitsha market together. I entered a Burger King to buy food, and there was this Nigerian man and woman there. They were both shouting, speaking Yoruba. I understood what he was saying and it was about his family members asking him for money. I had not heard anyone speak so loudly in public, since I left Nigeria. I knew in my mind that Peckham was everything I heard about it and more. I walked around and saw lots of stores selling many things. There’s nothing you won’t find in Peckham. Nigerians everywhere speaking Yoruba and pidgin, doing hair, selling food, and what not. You’ll also find Indians and Arabs with their own stores and they’re even worse than the Africans there. I refused to eat there because I was afraid to sh*t. You’ll see names like “Beyoncé hair salon”, “Tina nail shop”. I even saw one they called “Obalende Suya”.... I almost fainted. Nigerians have turned that place to Oshodi market. Unlike Germany where everything is in the shop, in Peckham they put their market on the street. I walked around in amazement until my friend sent me his address and asked me to come over. 33 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mrbigman1(m): 6:43pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Savagethe21st: Language. It’s a legbu work, no body cares about the standard. You can actually use Doppel translator to convert ur documents. Their cv don’t need all ur too much stories. Just ur address, school attended. Na when u wan look for professional job u go give professional touch to everything like putting up ur pictures and writing some cure descriptions in ur cover letter. But for student side jobs, just tell them u re a student and needs job. Tell them ur school and course. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Doctee: 6:46pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Bittertruth2020:òpónu leleyi ó |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 6:56pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Despite how weird Peckham was the first time I went there, it felt good to experience a glimpse of Nigeria again. I walked to the bus stop and took a bus until I got to Trafalgar square and it felt like I was in another country. The difference between Westminster and Peckham was like two different countries. After my tour, I decided to go to Ilford to see my friend. This was a very long journey with the bus. I got to Ilford and it was already dark. Google maps failed me and that place felt totally unsafe, I just started praying to God. I eventually asked someone how I could get to my destination and that was how I went to see my friend. It was really good to see him after many years. The flat belonged to a white guy and my friend was squatting there with one other guy from Jamaica. I had not even dropped my bag, the white guy came and asked me if I could help him with £5. Huh? Me that came to London with only £60 that is almost finished, and oyibo wey get house is begging me for money. I had many questions to ask my friend, because his lifestyle on Facebook was not the same as reality. All that fashion and posing with cars on Facebook, he didn’t even have his own room. We ate indomie and slept on the floor with blanket. I just kept my opinion to myself, make dem no pursue me comot for house. 49 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by dualprince0280: 7:02pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston: brave heart!A soldier!A moving train,would u dare cross d rail?I know u wouldn't want to.I love ur conduct Mr.Daniel.catch up with u in Berlin.regards 4 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mgbadike80: 7:04pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mrbigman1:Thanks, if i can speak German at least to B1 or B2 level, have python programming skills (Especially with Gis softwares), would it improve my ease of getting a job or improve my pay? What advice would you give anybody hoping to sustain himself entirely from part time work as regards the right skills to acquire before coming? I read something about the need to get a driving license from 9ja, can you be more specific about it? Danielhouston, please, weigh in.I know my questions might be technical so please forgive me (Es tut mir leid, bitte). 2 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
The next day we walked around Ilford and OMG, so many Indians. It was like living in India and Pakistan. There was nothing special to see there, so we took some pictures and relaxed to eat ice cream. Later in the evening, some Nigerian guys came to the flat. It was a full house and two of them came with their white girlfriends. We talked and it was so fun. I told them about Germany and my experience in Peckham. Later, they told one of the white girls to cook rice so we could eat. The girl stood up and went to the kitchen, my mouth was open in shock. I thought it was all a joke of some kind. Then I went to the kitchen and saw this white girl turning pot of jollof rice, I nearly collapsed. The white people in London are different. I never imagined that white and black people would get along so well, that there’ll be no culture shock. Even the white boy sat with us and ate the jollof rice. He even knew Nigerian music. The next day it was time to go back to Germany. My friend walked me to the bus stop and I took a bus to Victoria station, then a bus back to Germany, via Brussels. This time the immigration procedure was different. When we got to the border of Germany, the bus stopped and policemen came inside the bus to check us. They checked our passports and residence permit, and verified it with the office via phone. They also checked our bags with security dogs. One of the passengers didn’t have a valid permit, so they escorted him out of the bus and the rest of us continued the journey to Dusseldorf. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 7:37pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
I fell in love with London so much that I couldn’t wait to visit again. Everything about Germany just annoyed me for 2 weeks until I settled in. It felt good to be in a clean environment again with less stress, but it also felt boring. London has become my second home and I visit there at least 4 times in a year. I’ve also visited Manchester but I prefer London. People in Manchester will eat every nonsense with bad hygiene. Public transportation is also better in London than in Manchester. But Manchester is more chill and calm. 23 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mgbadike80: 7:45pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston:Thanks, if i can speak German at least to B1 or B2 level, have python programming skills (Especially with Gis softwares), would it improve my ease of getting a job or improve my pay? What advice would you give anybody hoping to sustain himself entirely from part time work as regards the right skills to acquire before coming? I read something about the need to get a driving license from 9ja, can you be more specific about it? Danielhouston, please, weigh in.I know my questions might be technical so please forgive me (Es tut mir leid, bitte). |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 7:52pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Here are some comparisons I can make between London and Berlin: London is more beautiful from a touristic point of view, but Berlin is beautiful in general. Berlin beats London in housing, streets, train stations, environment. London was kinda built to attract tourists, but if you go inside the corners of London, you’ll be disappointed. In terms of architecture, it’s a draw. London is more multicultural and less racist. The white people in London are very informed about racism and know what not to say. Berlin is full of stupid people who will argue, instead of picking up a book to read. The other Europeans in Berlin are more ignorant than the Germans. London is bright and colorful. People are friendly, happy, and easy to get along with. Lots of fashion, culture and lifestyle. Berlin is more lively and has better night life, but people are angry. The fashion in Berlin is boring and the lifestyle is more like “I don’t care”. You can find clubs with African music and lots of Africans in London. In Berlin it’s either Techno or House music, filled with weird people dancing like characters from The Walking Dead. People in London like to curse. You’ll hear someone say “Fvck off” every minute. They don’t hide their feelings and they don’t hold back their tongue. People in Berlin are more respectful but grumpy. They won’t curse you but they’ll respond rudely. Germans are generally respectful and mind their business. 31 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by drnoel: 8:05pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston: U are funny. Am Just coming across ur thread. U are lucky u didn't live in Thüringen. |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Daejoyoung: 8:10pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mgbadike80:If you can speak German up to B1/B2 level, and of course wanna come to Germany, then I'll say you are doing well. It would improve your ease of getting a job, just perfect your B2 when you arrive ( if you must). Your python projects in Gis would be important, also good experience from Nigeria, or a related degree would skyrocket your chances. Get a driving license and then show it within your first six months of arrival, you would pay less to then get the German driving license( to my knowledge) since it's usually very expensive. If you can ride forklifts, these would also give you high paying jobs anywhere in Germany as a student especially with your level of German 7 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 8:10pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Berlin is cheaper than London. Berlin is one of the cheapest, world class major cities in the world. London is annoyingly expensive. That’s why I don’t judge people who squat in an apartment. Berlin is cleaner, more space, fresher air, and relaxed. London is dirty, over populated, and life is too fast. There is a pressure in London to live up to people’s expectations. It’s like, people judge each other based on what they have and life is a competition. That’s why many people in London are so fake. They feel the pressure to maintain an image and compare their lives to someone else. In Berlin, nobody cares. Life is peaceful and free. No competition, no pressure. Move at your own pace and nobody will judge you. There are more successful Black people in London. Black people there have come a long way in terms of equal opportunities, compared to Berlin. If you have a British passport, you can say you’re British and nobody will question you. But even if you were born in Germany and have never been to Africa, you won’t be regarded as German as long as you’re not white. Nigerians have ruined London. Tell any girl you’re from Nigeria, she’ll put her slippers on her head and run away. There’s also this discernment between Jamaicans and Nigerians in London. Berlin still has love for Africans. There are still prejudices but those are towards the refugees and the drug dealers. Contrary to what people think about London being populated with Nigerians, I think that is overhyped. There are many nationalities in London, that Nigerians are just a small fraction. You can live in London and not be in contact with Nigerians if you don’t want to. It also depends on where you live. 30 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by flyingpig: 8:11pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
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Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Nobody: 8:18pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Berlin is a lot safer than London. Even though I did not experience it, I heard a lot about knife crimes in London. Someone I know, got robbed by a group of guys on the street. That would likely not happen in Berlin. In London, you cannot really drink alcohol in public. There are written signs where it is totally forbidden in some areas. You can get away with it if you do it carefully and responsibly, but you can be stopped by the police. In Berlin you can drink as you want, even inside the train. You can even drink until the alcohol is coming out of your ears, police will drive you home and make sure you’re safe. You’ll only have problems if you’re being violent. The accent in London can be tormenting. They speak as if half of their tongue is cut off and they can’t finish a word. They also talk too much! If you enter a bus, you can’t experience silence. People are always speaking loudly. I also experienced a black guy who came into the bus and started preaching. You know how they preach inside bus in Lagos. Would never happen in Berlin. 20 Likes |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mgbadike80: 8:53pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
drnoel:Bros, i know some others have answered my questions but I'll still want your input because it seems that you're resident in Thuringen and that's where i'm aiming to study at. Chairman, please i would be applying to the Bauhaus university in Weimar, Thuringia, next year, it's the only program that currently interests me in the whole of Germany, please can you give me some necessary background even if it's just on what to expect while in east Germany.God would continue to bless you, Danielhouston and other contributors. Thanks, if i can speak German at least to B1 or B2 level, have python programming skills (Especially with Gis softwares), would it improve my ease of getting a job or improve my pay? What advice would you give anybody hoping to sustain himself entirely from part time work as regards the right skills to acquire before coming? I read something about the need to get a driving license from 9ja, can you be more specific about it? Danielhouston, please, weigh in.I know my questions might be technical so please forgive me (Es tut mir leid, bitte). |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mrbigman1(m): 8:59pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mgbadike80: IT and Engineering can’t go without jobs in this Country. Learning german from nija had a very very important attribute. When you learn the language from here, it’s always difficult to understand because they would not explain to you in your terms in English, because you are in class with Arabs and Chinese who language structure is different, you may have to follow blindly till you see the light. B1 or b2 is super in nija, you come here, you repeat your last class and forge ahead. It’s so much required to blend in and maybe start looking for permanent jobs. For skills, any skill in IT you have is good, as job listings would tell you what they need. Some basically require you to be super good with excel and it’s enough for them, others go to SQL but all depending on the job. Mechanical engineering would require their specific It skills against management. So, in your field, be the best. Driving license, if you can drive very well in nija, it’s enough. Most time, conversion is difficult but if you pass their exams, driving test will be almost free but if you can’t drive at all, it will cost u about 2k euros. It’s a very important requirement for most jobs. Last job I almost got, the last stages, they asked me for Klaas B drivers license and I don’t have and I got a leider nicht reply after I don celebrate new job finish. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by uptimum123(m): 9:21pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Danielhouston: Abeg sama us pictures from your visit to UK...this is interesting |
Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by Mgbadike80: 9:26pm On Jul 28, 2020 |
Mrbigman1:Danke, i have previous training in Excel, sql/Databases, Java etc but haven't used them in years due to lack of permanent job opportunities. i guess it's time, i draw up a course outline and get busy. please, don't hesitate to quote me if you think up of any new information, i really appreciate. Bis balt in Deutschland. 1 Like 1 Share |
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