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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by razque: 7:34pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge
about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).
Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


Go to Germany and continue your career there. From your explanation, you don’t know much about club management that is why you needed to learn it but you have been building your career in Tech and I believe you have the passion too. My brother in law has been in Germany for more than 5 years and he is not doing bad, he had also moved his family there like 3 years ago.
I believe IT has more potentials than club

Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by GoldenSpec: 7:34pm On Nov 24, 2021
Hmm! Berlin my niggur shocked money heist comes to mind grin
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nacoslim77: 7:40pm On Nov 24, 2021
Bro abeg go to Berlin and build a life your children will thank you for when you pass on, think on the growth, club is saturated .
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by ManspaceBarber(m): 7:41pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

Provided the Germany offer is genuine, I would advise you to go the Berlin way.

It may even be a launching pad for you in Germany. Techies have options in Germany and they're sorted for.

With time, you can even migrate from Germany to a country like Switzerland where you can raise your children and settle your family, if Nigeria or Africa is out of choice place to settle in(at least for now)

Godspeed, my brother.
Alles gute!

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by nkemdi89(f): 7:41pm On Nov 24, 2021
From today hide your international passport and other documents from your friend's reach, an hustler may bleep you up to the law because he may feel you betray his trust. The highest you can get in Dubai is residence visa , besides with tourist visa it won't be that easy .

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by mrdipye(m): 7:52pm On Nov 24, 2021
B for Berlin
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Clinghton: 7:58pm On Nov 24, 2021
Some people just dey get juicy offers anyhow, I pray it locates me.

I don't have enough experience to advise you.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 8:13pm On Nov 24, 2021
Opeyemic01:
I guess the Op is a moralist, he knows Germany is better for him just that he doesn't want to look like an ingrate with the other guy in Dubai. However, tell the bros in Dubai how you had already applied for the job in Germany even before you left Nigeria, you can show him evidence, then thank him for his support and promise to repay what he spent on you and above all recommend a trustworthy person to him if he agrees, whose case is different from yours

Thank you so much for your piece. I am surprised the level of wise men on this forum

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 8:22pm On Nov 24, 2021
richmote:

Which area of software development are you involved in
Java, PHP, Core WordPress data structure.

Java got me this one
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Opeyemic01: 8:27pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Thank you so much for your piece. I am surprised the level wise men on this forum

You are welcome sir
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by AgentGoat: 8:31pm On Nov 24, 2021
olite93:




U get Serious brain. Bt i advice op to tell him friend



Make them square the matter together. make e come be like betrayal.

I advise you move to dutchland. Night club shiit is not for you.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 8:35pm On Nov 24, 2021
olahero:
with 800k per month, 9ja is OKAY for me.

Have you ever worked to extend that you don't have a single space for yourself? Still your employer wants you to do more with zero regards for your mental health? You only send money to your loved ones but have no time for yourself not to talk of them?

Have you worked to extend that the work keeps coming and your lifespan is counting? You have no control but only money. Of what use use is such money?
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by AgentGoat: 8:35pm On Nov 24, 2021
lordmayor2013:
Everybody just dey lie

My brother, we deserve cruise for this harsh economy. Drop your advice and laugh inside.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by golddust6000(m): 8:40pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

Germany is a good country to be but that your 56k per annum divide it into two your tax take one you take one.
House rent in Berlin no be hear o. 2rooms apartment ranges from 1000eur monthly to 1800.
Bus and train ticket 95eu monthly. You will pay tv and radio tax 380eur every year. You can never get rich in Germany or send enough money for saving, but u will be okay. I live in Berlin Germany

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by yusfaith78(m): 8:44pm On Nov 24, 2021
Go to Germany but make sure you refund everything your friend spent to take you to Dubai, that way you keep your good relationship with him. You never know, you might need him in future..don't damage the good relationship you guys have built.

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by izibili44: 8:45pm On Nov 24, 2021
Brother German all the way. No forget me oo.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 8:45pm On Nov 24, 2021
Oyerinde16:
That is life for you, he helped you get out of the Sithole, secured your trsvel doc,paid your flight, accommodation and logistics, now u got a better offer cotsee of your dubia based, you want to dump him, after his much investment so you can help him manage his biz.... Bottom line is, he helped you so you can help him... But he has helped you, you now want to help yourself again... That's who we are always self centered ready to bolt and backstab you at the slightest opportunity....

Nigerians will beg you with their life, pull them out of the pit, they don't mind pushing you inside the pit...

Bro I seriously did not beg him for this. He believe we can work together and I believe him more because a true friend is more than a gold and he has helped me many occasions before he relocated to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria, I started my job application from Nigeria. You can read my post again if you want to.
Peace bro✌️
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by yusfaith78(m): 8:49pm On Nov 24, 2021
golddust6000:

Germany is a good country to be but that your 56k per annum divide it into two your tax take one you take one.
House rent in Berlin no be hear o. 2rooms apartment ranges from 1000eur monthly to 1800.
Bus and train ticket 95eu monthly. You will pay tv and radio tax 380eur every year. You can never get rich in Germany or send enough money for saving, but u will be okay. I live in Berlin Germany

Bro he can actually get rich with 56k per annum if he can save. I have a wife and a kid and I earn less than that here in UK. I know how much I have as saving at the end of the year. This guy he's single and he has no reason not to save at least 15k yearly.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by lebienconnu: 8:58pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Java, PHP, Core WordPress data structure.

Java got me this one



Move to Germany and plan from there. Sky is the limit. I am also a Java addict. Can you help a bro on how to get links for job opportunities like this?

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 9:00pm On Nov 24, 2021
ilduce31:
This life ehh. I go ever reach here so. But let's see what the Fuhrer's will and unbending determination will do for me.

Bro you certainly will. I used to think it's very difficult until now
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Scottz: 9:14pm On Nov 24, 2021
Exkandayee:

You just a sub human,,, don't quote me again or ogun go kill your papa
I don quote you mugu ogun kor taraba ni ode grin
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by pquaver(m): 9:15pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Thanks for the kind input. I sincerely appreciate

Bro u still the ask question.. I swear to you.. Since I step into Germany my life has never been the same.. Bro believe me Go to Berlin.. Wir warten auf dich..

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Exkandayee(m): 9:20pm On Nov 24, 2021
Scottz:
I don quote you mugu ogun kor taraba ni ode grin
Lolz,ma guy na cruise we just dey catch for here
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 9:20pm On Nov 24, 2021
Sirchiboy:
.
I guess you studied computer science in the higher institution.
Computer Engineering
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by siofra(f): 9:24pm On Nov 24, 2021
Emmypure:
Imagine this poster coming here and asking the likes of mannagrill, righteousness, siofra and co for advice?

Excuse me. Are we the only nairalanders on this forum
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by richmote: 9:26pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Java, PHP, Core WordPress data structure.

Java got me this one
It seems you are mainly into backend
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Abeos(m): 9:27pm On Nov 24, 2021
To me, the tech job should be taken on the get-go since it's the terrain you're familiar with already. Might take time for you to adapt to the nighttime job in Dubai and might end up not enjoying it. You could also compensate the person that sponsored your trip in order not to leave on bad terms.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by pquaver(m): 9:32pm On Nov 24, 2021
Opeyemic01:
I guess the Op is a moralist, he knows Germany is better for him just that he doesn't want to look like an ingrate with the other guy in Dubai. However, tell the bros in Dubai how you had already applied for the job in Germany even before you left Nigeria, you can show him evidence, then thank him for his support and promise to repay what he spent on you and above all recommend a trustworthy person to him if he agrees, whose case is different from yours

He can refund that guy sef after 6 months in Deutschland believe me.. When I was a student I know how much I dey see for side hustle ooo. As a sharp Naija but as I graduate I continue my new main job along with the side hustle I no gree drop am.. I thank God for bringing me here with all my heart.. Ich bin stolzer Hamburger..

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Opeyemic01: 9:36pm On Nov 24, 2021
pquaver:


He can refund that guy sef after 6 months in Deutschland believe me.. When I was a student I know how much I dey see for side hustle ooo. As a sharp Naija but as I graduate I continue my new main job along with the side hustle I no gree drop am.. I thank God for bringing me here with all my heart.. Ich bin stolzer Hamburger..

Wow!!!! Brother may you continue to grow and enjoy more success...let me come and join you brother

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 9:42pm On Nov 24, 2021
UncleKoboko:

Nigerians and this senseless one-way thinking and mentality...? Very greedy and will never think they have enough.

1) You in up to 800k and you still think that you're poor.

2) You don't think you have enough money to raise a family? That's not even a problem. THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS YOU WANTING TO SEND YOUR CHILDREN ABROAD TO STUDY. THIS US VERY DISTURBING...
Did your parents send you abroad before you be were able to develop yourself up to this stage?

Many of you with the mumu mentality will make grave mistakes that you'll end up regretting.
You will give birth to children that someone else will raise (abroad).
Some of them will learn the western culture and become a pain in your ass.
Some will become lesbians and gays... Is that the kind of children you want to raise?

Bro I rather not give birth at all than risk it in Nigeria. If my children nor get dual citizenship make I nor waiting cause am.

I have attempted suicide before because of poverty and unfavorable environment, constant depression after graduation even as an entrepreneur. You don't know shit about me so keep your mentality to yourself. What are you even saying? Please I mean no fight. Just slide.

Nor let me remember how God grace bring me come here.

Mtcheeewwwww country wey nna share keep for only nna children, make we come shine nna shoe b4 we go get life after graduation. Thunder fire that devil

Peace✌️
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by adewalay: 9:52pm On Nov 24, 2021
Do you wanna be Obi Cubana of tomorrow or Mark Zuckerberg?
The choice is yours sir
800K for naija is hooge. The grace of the Lord will never depart from you
If you know you know

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