fullclub:


this is not Nigerians. jobs are advertisd it's their way or law. unless u have someone who referred u.
u can't just stop person anyhow, walk into offices anyhow. they might call it harassment and get u reported to the government.

the slightest thing they have reported u.. with out u knowing.

I live in the UK and I am talking from experience. Go on Google, let's say you live in Chichester, type recruitment agencies in Chichester. You will see a list of recruitment agencies, call their number and tell them the type of job you want and that you want to start immediately. You are sure to get a job to start same day or few days later at most.

Do this and thank me later. Follow who know road, you no go lost or find it hard in the Uk

fullclub:


this is not Nigerians. jobs are advertisd it's their way or law. unless u have someone who referred u.
u can't just stop person anyhow, walk into offices anyhow. they might call it harassment and get u reported to the government.

the slightest thing they have reported u.. with out u knowing.

fullclub:


i won't suffer greatly. i have houses in different cities already in Nigeria. still running business bringing 1m. bur converting this money into pounds pays only rent

doing extremely well.
bought those properties by the grace of God. but disposing any more properties now? i can't.


A friend wanted to start same journey last week. but i told him honest opinion to back down.... give him detailed analysis all i have gone through.

so coming here is to warn Nigerians not to embark again... its no longer promising as before

fullclub:



well like i said Nigerians don't welcome review that tellls how it is here in UK.

i am a data analyst, a coder, and well known writer here on nairaland with my other username.
my next flat neighbour who is a registered nurse, BSC, RN, Midwifery. have been applying for almost 2 months now. they came before me.
last week she got a place for interview where she got over 75%pass mark above everyone but they decline her saying her uk experience and inability to communicate in uk way.

I repeat if u don't have UK experience no one will call you for jobs.


i made research, asked a number of persons how they fund it. most even came in January last year with 5m.. but that was then not this year especially this year. they gave the clue, i started the process with 15 million naira... when naira nose dived, i had no option than to get extra 15m as loan with almost 2m interest.... Little did i know it like waking into a trap.

Agencies are full, its like when UK announced that they are stopping dependant stuff.. the mad rush from Chinese, Indians etc.

Progressivegee:


I live in the UK and I am talking from experience. Go on Google, let's say you live in Chichester, type recruitment agencies in Chichester. You will see a list of recruitment agencies, call their number and tell them the type of job you want and that you want to start immediately. You are sure to get a job to start same day or few days later at most.

Do this and thank me later. Follow who know road, you no go lost or find it hard in the Uk

jedisco:


Look at the bigger picture. Your dependent could look for work in other cities or counties with no universities. Apply widely. Next year, students would not be able to come with dependents hence pressure could be less.

In the longterm, once you or dependent get a job, you'd build from there.

fullclub:


you have wealthy parents.. u have no issues... upper class.

talking about those.. lower class that even provide for their parents and also working day n night to remove poverty from their families.

Progressivegee:


I live in the UK and I am talking from experience. Go on Google, let's say you live in Chichester, type recruitment agencies in Chichester. You will see a list of recruitment agencies, call their number and tell them the type of job you want and that you want to start immediately. You are sure to get a job to start same day or few days later at most.

Do this and thank me later. Follow who know road, you no go lost or find it hard in the Uk

signature2012:
This guy is sharing his true life story so others won't fall victim.Many of you are still blaming him.

What's the % of Nigerians that can afford to pay full Tuition before they travel for studies?

Where I currently reside, not in UK, come and see lots of International students seeking for job daily.

Sincerely, if Nigeria was just a little good, why will they come here to study?
Someone is blaming the OP why he did not invest the 13m in Nigeria. Tell me one single business that's worth investing in that Country


Dear Op, dont give up!Dont come back!In few years time, you will come back to this thread and just laugh when things have finally turn around.

fullclub:


which entry jobs.. be specific. even sweeping, washing of plates in kitchen, washing toilet.. they ask of UK experience, probably its what the government tells them.

those that came in last year . said they got jobs after few trials due to extreme shortages due to Britain exit from EU but now job are scarce thats why they are now selecting based on experience cos it cost them much to retain u.

There are Indians, Pakistani, Malaysians, chinese, Bangladesh name all those Asia countries more than the entirety of blacks...
in school u count this people 100 before u see a black man

Gerrard59:


My parents, upper middle class? Abeg o!

My parents just re-strategised when Buhari got elected in 2015. My dad stated it clearly then: "Buhari has always been incompetent. He would render the economy useless. We better get prepared".

You did not refute the claim that you did not completely pay a semester's tuition fees. If true, then you no try. That should have been sorted.

fullclub:


Any job off 3 hours is no job. unless i will have to pay for rent in two places one for her n one for my self.
anything 3 hours will cost u more. like from London to my area is 30 pounds, going n coming but within 2 hours u got far less.
its seems states buses are cheap n subsidised to allow workers move to work anywhere but outside city are very expensive.

Although i have started looking for far away cities. yet non.

the warehouse job someone a Nigerian share contact was 5 hours away. spending 50 pounds on transport is not feasible

Gerrard59:


I know you are exaggerating, but I find that both laughable and pitiful. UK experience to wash toilet?!



Just a random observation, one always sees black people in UK adverts or exhibitions, yet the black population is largely infinitesimal compared to those in the bold. Black people no too dey that country as peddled by what I see on the media.

fullclub:


i haven't paid i only paid 6.7million naira as deposit fee then used rest to start processing visa and flight, etc

like i said if ur parents could fund your fees 100%, fund ur accommodation, living expenses even in Buhari tenure they are wealthy and u should thank them very well.

fullclub:


you know what.. giving honest opinion based on abroad is not welcome by Nigerians.

this is why most students when i talk about returning they said they rather die here sleeping in library.

we where 19 people September in Lagos airport coming to London on student route and we shared contact... they are on same boat...no show... non paid their complete fees.. i would have come back but hearing their complain about shame of what Nigerians not hearing their storey.

check the students page ane see people saying they have paid deposit. why didn't they pay full?

jedisco:


There are thousands of students + dependents looking for jobs around universities. How do you leverage yourself?

I know someone who got over 5 job invites within 2-3 weeks of applying and that was even before stepping foot in the UK. There are opportunities, look for them. Tailor your CV and cover letter. There are new AI tools that could help. Many of the things we put on our CV back home e.g sex, marital status, primary education are largely irrelevant here and make it look clunky

If your partner gets a fulltime job elsewhere, they can move there even if it means paying another rent. In the end, you'd be at least 1k better off as a family.

fullclub:


well i have to collect CV from those who came editing it with my info.


i know someone who got over 5 job invites within 2-3 weeks... this statement landed me here today.

I am talking of today.. not last year. this September to October.
not only me in this shoe. we have WhatsApp group where people are looking for job everywhere dry.

talk about yourself... first hand experience not others.


the house u talked about. its not like Nigeria. they require u to get a job first before they rent house to u. 80% of landlord will demand for payslip, UK landowner etc. even if u like have 12 month upfront payment once u don't have a job that covers 2 or 3 times rent they wont rent it.
i manage to get this place from a Nigerian, who had pity on my predicament.

flokii:


That 13 million he spent to Japa to UK would have set up something tangible in Nigeria which if managed properly can grow in a space of 5-10 years into multi-million naira investment.

We have agro processing bisinesses begging for investments yet our youths keep rushing to pay UK government and their universities millions over certificate they might end up not using.. what really is wrong with Nigerians?.

Natbrowny:


Exactly.. Where is the money?
Probably returned to people he loaned it from
See ehn, Nigerians will not show transparency and they are going to nations that has rules.

U lied in ur bank statement just to japa. If OP is found guilty, those people won't listen to sorry..

fullclub:
my dream was that immediately I came over, i and my dependant will search for jobs.. work and pay bill. but that is not feasible as I am seeing it.

i started this process with 15 million naira then when naira nose dive i had to borrowed extra 15 million to top it with interest of almost 2 million naira. landed in uk, started seeing the reality on ground

i have been in UK since 1 month plus. but getting a job as a migrant or new commer without UK experience is not easy.
in fact i have sent over 200 job application for cleaner, care assistant etc but all came with a sorry we have moved on to the next stage or you don't have uk experience.

school fees has to be paid. everyone here in tight corner... school has sent mail threatening to report to the immigration if school fees is not paid in the next few weeks to most Nigerians here.

no job, house rent is expensive.. going for 450 to 600 pounds per month.

travelling through student route is not really easy because you have to balance between work and school.. 'even at that where is the job as a new migrant.

Please if you are considering coming to UK for now.. please put on hold. the crowd from Indians, Pakistani, Malaysia, china etc is overwhelming.

it's not worth selling your home to be here.

i sleep in indeed and all this job site.. still yet nothing, bills mounting up.

all my colleague i came with are still with no jobs in other cities

after spending 13 million coming here with extra 3k dollars now almost exhausted chai


if u know you don't have full school fees, house rent for 12 months, upkeep.... running to 35m to 40m please stay back... stay back or apply through skill route.

edited with more info.

Datakey:
Which city are you in?

BigDawsNet:


No1, sorry about your experiences so far... I believe things will balance off soon

No2, try other job site and don't focus on indeed alone

No3, do you have any skills atall? Specifically Tech skills? Cus dat can speed up things

No4, try and visit any construction site around you.. request to work as a labourer... I'm sure u will get one and you can make around 400 a week

fullclub:


and i have 12 months to complete a programme. i have over 9000 pounds to pay as school fees.

the 3000 dollars i came with is almost exhausted. on expenses trying to settle in

school on my neck

i have a friend in Middlesbrough whose school wants to throw out this month end if he didn't pay some percentage of fees by month end

Light78:


UK is not like Nigeria, have you forgotten


You can't employ someone anyhow.

Your health status, place of residence, guarantor and many more would be requested.

fullclub:


Thanks bro.
even tomorrow i will be sending 10 pounds to a student who said he doesn't have anything to eat.
terrible story. I just plan on returning back to start my data analysis course, doing R and completing other courses that gives me joy than the pain and anguished.


which country, please list