larrypourl:

I'm enjoying your story, but there was never a time 2003-2007 Toyota Corolla Toks was sold less than 1m. Infact a senior colleague bought his 06 Corolla around 2011 for 1.650m and Camry 2001 for 1.250m. Even the 1998-2002 Corolla hover around 850-1.1m.
The cars available within your quoted price na golf 2, Nissan Almera, Primera, Carina E, II, Sunny, etc cos those were the cheap cars then. Camry and Corolla don cost no bi today.

viodemus:


Real experience bro. You know wetin you dey talk. Experience wey nearly blindside you. lol. That kyn gbege dey make spit dry from mouth. Pillar to post movement for a couple of hours. If na igbo people, dem go say na ishi/isi mgbaka (head scatter). You no go understand why the thing dey escalate. Na so.


He neva experience transportation, housing, feeding, job daily operation, job skills,trainings, and certifications to earn, etc. Not to talk about the underground world, easy to setup, easy to be distracted, easy to be misguided. I wish am good luck in his next chapter. Because sometimes, mouth no fit talk wetin eyes see.

JoeEeL:


Nope.

It is important I point out that what he thinks is "poverty" is a grand-design by those where he runs to, to seek succour.

Im also outta d country but I don't count it a miracle. I am very aware of this gaping problem and how dark d future is for us all if we cannot even figure out d nucleus of our woes.

Slynation:
You guys should stop thisnl black man shit for once, USA is an upgrade to Nigeria so Yes, one needs to rejoice when leaving Nigeria for USA...

Mikael0407:


"What he thinks is poverty"?!
You can only know your own experiences in life, you can never understand another person's viewpoint no matter how hard you try. Maybe you never experienced the level of poverty he did when you were in the country. The reality of the Nigeria I live in today is one of dejection and hopelessness. I see it everyday in the faces of people in my surroundings. Everyone agrees things have never been this bad! Escaping this country for atleast 80% of us would infact be a miracle.
I Know we should all pray and do our part to make Nigeria a better place but don't forget the saying "if your environment doesn't change you(positively), then change your environment." Most of us would gladly do the same as you and the op did if we had the chance. That doesn't mean we don't love the country or want it to prosper but we have to look out for ourselves first don't we?

mrksquare:



Drop your email let me send you a material on how to go about it.

247Hustler:
My problem with people that claim to know it all is that they assume the world is linear and everyone experience is the same. Look, I was never given a chance in this life. I have been tested so many times and there has always been a way out as you can see from my write up. Don't assume I am naive and think life is a bed of roses. I hope you sit back and read this thoughtfully before you reply. Peace.

viodemus:



Am glad you know that. I wish you success.

I still say, don't under estimate the adjustment period. You go still know say, next chapter no be always the end of the book.

I don't plan on following your new post, since you finished the naija part. until maybe sometime in the future after you have adjusted and gained some life and skills experience, that could be some years later.


I am not under-estimating your potential. But I think you are under estimating the challenges you might encounter. Like I said, maybe you have previous work skills that can pay you handsomely and assist you settle in immediately, qnd/or you have your accomodation situation settled for the long haul. Then you have the early basics of your immigration paperwork straightening, driving license or identification. and even the issue of friends. If you haven't factored most of these, then you are just been aloof on reality. Get busy with that, no time to do reporter when you are about to climb a steep mountain.

The challenges are not insurmountable, but it can be very challenging and could end in regrets and tears.

Person wey just graduate from primary school, cun go secondary school, will be aloof to think say secondary school na easy period before you reach ss3.


Good luck. I mean that in good faith.

247Hustler:
The road to America

By the end of March 2022, I have received responses for all my school applications. I have four total offers with one being funded. I was very happy but I decided to keep calm as I have read several cases of people being denied visas at the embassy.

I proceeded to arrange for the payment of my SEVIS and visa fees. I had a little delay with the payment of my SEVIS fee, so I could not pay on time. For this reason, I missed the early dates that were released for the interview. When the money was finally paid, I started looking for interview dates in Abuja. This process was arguably one of the hardest as dates were always not available. After a series of sleepless nights and sleeping on my computer keyboard, I managed to get a date that was a few days to resumption. I picked this date and began my preparation for the visa interview.

When it was two days before my interview, I left Ogun State for Abuja by road. Prior to this time, I have read news of kidnappings on the road. Although the news greatly disturbed me and my loved ones, the flight cost was exorbitant and going for that option would create a big hole in my finances considering my current and future expenses.

I got to Abuja at night and lodged at a guesthouse for two nights. On the day of the interview, I woke up very early and went to the US Embassy at Diplomatic Drive. When I got there, I met other people who were the for the same purpose and I went straight to the front. About an hour later, we lined up and were told to go in after the checks.

Throughout the process, I was so nervous because the stakes were so high. Since I was the first person in the queue, I was also the first person to be interviewed by the visa officer. My interview lasted for less than three minutes and I was approved. I quickly took my files and left the embassy for the guesthouse. Then I called my family and friends to inform them about the good news. It seemed surreal! My visa has been approved and I will be going to America!

A few weeks later, I booked my flight and the travel was scheduled for December. After spending time with my family and loved ones, I departed Nigeria for the United States in December 2022.


Yes, dreams do come true! I hope someone will try again one more time before giving up on life.

247Hustler:
Some people are not aware that there was a time in Nigeria that things were relatively cheap. For instance, the popular Toyota Corolla used for Uber goes for about 500,000 - 700,000 around this time.

247Hustler:
I can sense your bitterness and how you wish things will continue to be hard. Once again, my pattern of thinking is not the way you assume it is and I will advise you to keep your negativity far from here. I am not interested in engaging you further. Please don't quote me again.

viodemus:



Guy abeg shift. I don't care for your delusioned thread. That is the only reason why I respond, to let people know that when you travel without a correct support, they shouldn't be aloof like you. That is the time you have to kick in to a higher mental gear, or else you might learn the hard way. Be prepared, you emotional wreck. You will need every bit of it.

As for me, your going to America in December 2022, and acting like you are doing anything big or acting like you have arrived, is alarmingly mumuish to me. You neva see anything yet, but you wan dey underrate the challenges. Focus on getting yourself straight with your paperwork. know your environment. E go soon choke u, u go go thief. future criminal. I dey try alert you and any wanna be aloof like you.

I travel out including to America at anytime I feel like or for projects. I wish everyone success and grace, including you. but...

E be like say your mumu go lead you, keep following it. Ingrained f**l. I no send your mumu thread.

naijainstinct:
Wow. Why this level of bitterness? Why?

viodemus:




There's nothing to be bitter about. Maybe you are a bitter person. Work on your assumptions. He start yawa with me, for pointing out that he is kinda encouraging other hopefuls to believe in his aloofness, while he himself don't have no experience in his new location.

ParasiteWest:
There cannot be a right government until the West is put in their place. The interest of the West in developing countries is to make sure the developing countries remain impoverished so the citizens of those countries would find migration to the West for 'greener pastures' attractive where they're then exploited and exposed to modern day slavery. Their intent is to keep the West as a 'paradise' in the minds of the manipulated public. The West influenced the politics of Africa directly/indirectly. The right govt will get the 'Gaddafi treatment'

AnyanwuSilas:
I'm an Igbo man and not a Muslim, I know what's good for Africans, it's the West that destabilise our continent and take our best brain, why should I live in the US or RUSSIA when chance is being created by Russia to build my home? Russia have more nuclear warheads than the US, nobody will win a nuclear war, it will simply destroy the world, as an African it's better the world be destroyed and sent back to stone age instead the US will enslave the world, you think Russia is alone? The US are hypocrite, what did Obama do for Africans as a black man? they rather used him to destabilised Africa, was it not Obama that killed Gaddafi, Let’s be Frank, a multipolar world is better than one world order.

snowland:
I was once in Texas too. PM me, I got some documents to give if you're interested in IT (Big data). Congrats and welcome to the God's own country, land of the free and home of the brave.

Reni1:


Brosss, na bad belle be this now. Yes, one starts from ground Zero when they migrate to the US but with the right information one will rise over time. He sure is out of the trenches and will do fine if he moves with the right people and right information.

You are right about the army, but he cannot join until he has a greencard and that fast tracks him to citizenship.

Me, I feel say 247Hustler, use us do therapy session but no pay us for listening to his gist, way him express himself and release all the pains he had endures over the years.
Regardless, 247Hustler is out of the trenches and he has changed the trajectory of his life. I go advise make you follow the guy and check him out in 5 years time.

Baba,247 Hustler, I am guessing you are on F1, you get the hustle and I trust say you no go dull yourself. Work dey infact i saw a Night Shift foodpicker job for $24/hr im Dallas Texas area yesterday meaning when other dey sleep you fit dey cash out. Na to find who go borrow you dia paper, get a moderate paying job. In the US, once you have a good source of income, no body cares where you come from.

Also I guess say you young, when you are falling in love, try fall in love with the blue passport so your permanent residency go sure or run the paper as soon as possible.

As for F1 to H1B, i know say of you dey study Science Tech Engineering or Maths hope dey incomparison to others

In fact this is what i tell my cousin in Nigeria to do but the guy is waiting for someone to bless him with N20M so he can leave Nigeria even though his monthly salary is N60,000 per momth


Regardless, congrats on your journey in a new phase. I dont know you but I am proud of you. You will be fine in about 3-5 years, just trust the process.

MyFlair:

But how can you leave by December for a fall admission

viodemus:




There's nothing to be bitter about. Maybe you are a bitter person. Work on your assumptions. He start yawa with me, for pointing out that he is kinda encouraging other hopefuls to believe in his aloofness, while he himself don't have no experience in his new location.

He may have a solid foundation on finances or through people that can support him in this early stages, but if not, the first 2 or more years are very crucial, these are the fold your sleeves times; he doesn't have experience yet, he will need to be more attentive to his new realities on ground. I don't mean to derail the thread; I respect his journey. But I will remind other nigerians who travel for hustle, there are no mansions in the sky, if you have the chance, try to adjust to your new environment, manage your anxiety, study your city including laws, have a goal (s), have fun, educate yourself, and stay out of crime.

The op is aloofing like a future criminal or drug peddler. i hope not. Buf FBI and olokpa go dey watch am.

Mikael0407:


"What he thinks is poverty"?!
You can only know your own experiences in life, you can never understand another person's viewpoint no matter how hard you try. Maybe you never experienced the level of poverty he did when you were in the country. The reality of the Nigeria I live in today is one of dejection and hopelessness. I see it everyday in the faces of people in my surroundings. Everyone agrees things have never been this bad! Escaping this country for atleast 80% of us would infact be a miracle.
I Know we should all pray and do our part to make Nigeria a better place but don't forget the saying "if your environment doesn't change you(positively), then change your environment." Most of us would gladly do the same as you and the op did if we had the chance. That doesn't mean we don't love the country or want it to prosper but we have to look out for ourselves first don't we?

Slynation:
You guys should stop thisnl black man shit for once, USA is an upgrade to Nigeria so Yes, one needs to rejoice when leaving Nigeria for USA...

snowland:
Nope. I'm neither. I'm proudly Nigerian, proudly Yoruba.

mrksquare:



Drop your email let me send you a material on how to go about it.

Mrtaye:

How much is it now

NiceClean:
I am interested in freelancing but I really don't know how to go about it. Can someone throw more light on this for me.

Mrtaye:

You bought mattress from 8k?