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Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by GeneralShepherd(m): 1:37am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Munamoqel: This washing of dead body is an old wives tale. I have lived in more than 3 western countries. Even when I was at my lowest, working as a laborer I was more fulfilled than when I worked in oil and gas in Nigeria. These I work in top companies and make a lot of money. The most important aspect of living overseas is that I can go to the gym at 3am and not worry about my safety. 1. Not everyone lives in America 2. As dangerous as you think America is it is safer than Nigeria 3. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 34 compared to 4 in USA https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/violent-crime-rates-by-country Please educate yourself on crime statistics in America 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by kabukabu50(m): 1:48am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Nigeria is lacking behind in health infrastructure. The entire country can't boast of a single bone marrow transplant center If you have cancer or any sort of heart disease,you are pretty much a goner in Nigeria. If you have a stroke,ambulance is over an hour away or even never. Get stopped on the highway in Nigeria by kidnappers Police is not showing up Pensioners can go years without their monthly payments in Nigeria The negatives far outweigh any benefits 3 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Mindlog: 2:05am On Nov 06, 2022 |
kabukabu50: Regarding health especially mental health, Nigeria with a population of over 200 million people has less than 500 Psychiatrists available to them while the UK with a population of about 69 million people has about 15,000 Psychiatrists and they are still complaining of shortage of staff 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by sixtus3606(m): 2:12am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Primusinterpares: Trust me. The Pros and Cons have changed overtime. Look for latest update. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by KlausMike(m): 2:41am On Nov 06, 2022 |
To be honest, i wonder why people still ask if its worth it..lol For me, it was more than worth it. I came to Canada in 2018 as a student, leaving behind my wife and son. Before leaving naija, i worked as a consultant earning about 450k per month. Back then, my future seemed bleak and the fear of not being able to provide for my family daunted me since 2016 until i made the move. Today - I work in IT. I am waayyyyyyyyyy better in my state of mind, finances, future outlook etc. My family and I are permanent residents of Canada and confident in our future. My little cent, if you've got the opportunity to leave Nigeria, TAKE IT AND RUN!!! Any enjoyment you think you've got in nigeria is nothing compared to what is possible abroad. Im guessing this also depends on the country though But naija nor be am! 5 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by sencekompis: 2:52am On Nov 06, 2022 |
stupid question nothing better than certainty... west 8s certain. 1 Like |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Unemadu: 3:15am On Nov 06, 2022 |
If you are doing well in Nigeria then there is no reason to travel out and start life afresh. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Vietnaminfo(m): 3:17am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Before traveling abroad, get a skill. You must be ready to work your ass off for your money. There is no free money on the street or on the tree. Forget about what people tell you. When you finally leave, you will have cause to have a rethink. Don't fall from frying pan into fire. Never you go to any country with visiting visa with the hope of hustling or staying back. If you are selling your property to come abroad as a student and think of making it, that is the joke of the year. Your 20 hours a week job, the salary will only be enough to pay house rent, tax, bus and train ticket and feed. If is work visa, I will tell you to travel but be rest assured that you must work for your money. A bird at hand worth more than 9 in the Bush. Many people abroad are waiting for Peter Obi to win election next year to start relocating back to Nigeria. Use your tongue and count your teeth. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by olalekan9320(m): 3:22am On Nov 06, 2022 |
PoliteActivist:Just the way people are still living in Borno and nothing has happened to them, it also depends on the location in US |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by olalekan9320(m): 3:27am On Nov 06, 2022 |
maasoap:Those who can leave should leave |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Mysmartnetwork: 3:41am On Nov 06, 2022 |
My own view is that people that japa cos Nigeria is unsafe are they relocating with their entire family including extended. Cos going to abroad alone leaving your parents and siblings at home cos Nigeria has security issues is the dumbest thing . So if they kidnap any of your people it won’t still affect you . Or let’s assume you go with your parents and siblings what about that your mom siblings lol . You can’t really say you want to japa cos of security issues . That’s for people earning good money and still want to relocate. Valid for people seeking greener pastures 1 Like |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Kunleayo: 3:48am On Nov 06, 2022 |
I've read some comments here and I can only imagine how their thoughts and imaginations are stuck. Ignorance truly is a dangerous weapon that has been unleashed to trap a lot living in Nigeria. That you don't have good leaders to provide the basic necessities is not my problem. The myopic brain of some makes them feel once they have small 50m Naira in their account they are big men. Convert that to $, some people earn that in 3 to 6 months and that is not their life savings. You talk trash like "Start a business" or "Become an employer of labour" before we talk to you. *Funny*. That I pay for services alone rendered by a vendor, that alone I'm an employer of labour indirectly. I don't necessarily have bear the burden of the over cost for you to know I am an employer of labour. It's called being *Smart*. Maybe just maybe if it's not too late, if you change your circle you can understand that the Naira is worth nothing in the skim of things. Hence the reason you politicians are busy looting the Nigerian treasury dry to buy houses in western countries. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Kunleayo: 3:54am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Mysmartnetwork: "Security issue" isn't the main reason folks relocate. Trust me it is primarily for greener pasture and good life. Even more so, for new families it's to safe guard the future of their kids. Nigeria is such a toxic country to raise children, if you can can't afford the luxury of paying schools fees in the millions. And how many people can afford that? Our parent didn't find it this hard when we were kids. Trust me, things are harder in Nigeria now and only the wealthy can survive. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Alkason: 4:41am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Me, I want to japa to either UK, Canada or USA. Germany or Spain is good too. Anyone who is ready to assist in any way will be appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by spanzed(m): 5:08am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Lekan239:Can you share some of those ideas with me? |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by ariesbull: 6:08am On Nov 06, 2022 |
ogbonti:guy hungry dey beat me... I laugh Dude I run my business and i have travelled... My point is simple, it is just stupidity to spend about 10 million only to go for uncertain place.. I also know a lot of folks in Canada and forget this stories you are telling us.... They are finding it a bit hard. You can spin this tales for person that haven't been to Europe or some developed country. Not me I didn't insult you and I dolt see 11 people living in a flat as decent it is like face me I face you 1 Like |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by imagrg(m): 6:12am On Nov 06, 2022 |
There is no place like home! A bird in hand is worth two in the bush! Most boys in Nigeria are doing better than those who have spent donkey years abroad. Go to US or Canada or any country that is not yours and see how the citizens hate to even see you hustle with them. Even your South African neighbours despise you. Going abroad is overhyped. No place like home my friend. One day, we shall have a better government. Primusinterpares: 1 Like |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by ariesbull: 6:14am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Vietnaminfo:you captured it all |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by gassbee: 6:14am On Nov 06, 2022 |
atutupoyoyo2211:This is d difference, with your dad's 500k he can conveniently take care of more bills than you can with ur 15k in the US or Canada 1 Like |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by B2B23: 6:17am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Primusinterpares: It's worth it. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Gerrard59(m): 6:41am On Nov 06, 2022 |
lastchild: I understand this perfectly. My hypothesis is that, someone who relocated after spending more than 25 years but less than 30 years in Nigeria would have a hard time settling down there forever. It gets worse for someone who moved after the age of 35, e go hard to assimilate. It becomes severe if there are few blacks in that area/region/country. If you were in the state of Georgia in the US, you would most likely stay back. Weather is also an issue. Someone whose skin has been used to the tropics suddenly residing in a temperate environment would experience emotional issues. However, those who decide to remain have reasons for doing so, such as stability, security, health care etc. It is all about prioritising. Again, if e don tire the person, s/he can always move to seemingly functioning countries and retire. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by acorntree(m): 6:43am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Primusinterpares: It really worth it if you want to live a life of sanity. Nigeria is no longer habitable for normal, honest and hardworking individual. Those who claimed you can easily make it and build a house are mostly those who have been benefitting from the corrupt system. Many Nigerians now are into fraud, scamming and all sort of illegal things, so such kind of people don't see any sense in leaving the country. Please if you're below 40 and have the means to leave legally please do now before it will be too late. We that are over 40 now are regretting not taking those decisions then. To live comfortable in Nigeria is a huge task now, no where is safe, security is at lowest ebb now, health care is nothing to write about, standard of education is low, anything investment now is scam. Youth and those below 40 especially graduates in STEM field, my advice for you is to plan your life, so that you won't be entrapped like us who believe so much in this country only to be disappointed. If not for age and cost of leaving and settling in foreign land, I won't be in Nigeria. My children are grown up now 3 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by Gerrard59(m): 6:44am On Nov 06, 2022 |
BigBashiru: Which kind lie be that? The strength of the bold plummeted from 76 in 2010 to 46 within a decade. Is that not a weakness? Compared to the UAE increased from the bottom 30 to the top 20 within the same period. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by acorntree(m): 6:49am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Gerrard59: Ƴes, you got it. Age is a factor to be considered before settling in foreign land. Once one reach 40, it's better to stay in your country, acclimatizing is a huge task for those who have lived most of their life in a place where they were born , grow and educated. But some people can still cope especially for those who have nothing to lose and with no home tie |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by henrimoto(m): 6:55am On Nov 06, 2022 |
gaby:haa!! Boda gabyyy ... Eh take ye easyy. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by acorntree(m): 6:58am On Nov 06, 2022 |
gassbee: But is his father at peace as he? The father can be kidnapping at any moment with no one to rescue him. Earning big salary in Nigeria is not the main thing now. Nigerians living above average life now are the main target of kidnapping, robbery etc. No sanity again. Even if you buy your security by employing personal guide, your life is still not safe 2 Likes |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by gassbee: 7:01am On Nov 06, 2022 |
acorntree:wat if d son gets gunned down by those thugs thru gun violence |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by acorntree(m): 7:02am On Nov 06, 2022 |
imagrg: Having better governance is a mirage. Governance in Nigeria is a rocket science. We are just hopeful that 2023 will make a change. To be sincere Nigeria is no longer worth living in. Things are just not normal again. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by abimbola74(m): 7:02am On Nov 06, 2022 |
Bksense:I give it to you bruh , you too get sense Walahi. You sure speak my mind |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by henrimoto(m): 7:08am On Nov 06, 2022 |
dawnomike:.. Plus Effective, better health system & Effective system of governance. Effective rule of law. |
Re: Is Traveling Abroad Worth It? by iLegendd(m): 7:09am On Nov 06, 2022 |
1. If your life is in danger in Nigeria, leave. 2. If you want to experience how a foreign country feels and looks in real life for some years, leave. 3. If you found a skill or work that pays better abroad, leave. 4. If you want your children to learn a new language or acquire a new accent from childhood, leave. 5. If you want your unborn child to become a citizen of that country or play football in that country, leave. 6. If you have enough money and don't know what to do with it, leave. 7. If you want to go study there, leave. 8. If you're willing to pay all the taxes you've been evading in Nigeria in exchange for a sad life, but happy environment, leave. 9. If you want your wife to have the power or your children sue you whenever they want, leave. If none of the above is true, stay in Nigeria and invest here, else, beggars will kill you with financial plea the moment you leave and you'll end up deactivating your social media accounts because of hungry relations and their pestering. 3 Likes |
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