kpolli:

Well when there are more nurses than patients, shey the ppl that u made switch careers would still agree wiv u

Which bitter truth? Sorry to say anyone that came to this country and switched cos of situation can at best end up comfortable and not rich... How many nurses can set up successful businesses?

Yvete:

You're perfectly fine with physics. Don't worry about it. Having witnessed frustration from many friends here owing to the H1b thing, I always advise people to major in something marketable in the US. I've know Nigerians with MBAs that are doing well and know a lot that have moved back to Nigeria with frustration. The question is, what concentration or focus did you major in? Think about it this way, its you against the pool of applicants most of which are authorized to work. How do I make myself worthy of sponsorship by my Employer? That's the idea. With your degree, you'll be alright.

Yvete: @ Geoarmy.

Don't mind kpolli. You meant well with your posts though like he rightfully said, people with low reasoning will think that its STEM or nothing. Well, if they are moving back to Nigeria or confident in their future goals with a degree like Anthropology for instance, there is nothing to worry about. To be marketable here, maybe they can creatively find/export fossil remains to musuems in the US for business purposes. H1b not needed for that.

geodarmy:


Where in my post have I advised people to switch career? I am only talking from my own personal experience. If I am to advise people to switch careers, it won't even be nursing. I assume you already know what career I would advise people to switch to.

In any case, a prudent BSN holder will successfully set up a business back home if he/she wants.

Or are you telling me that the IT guys or engineers who earn 6 figures can't save up and set up a business if they want?

Let's be realistic bro.

kpolli:

Well after meeting the first 2, I don't even smile at anyone of them.... So I haven't had the chance to meet any other one

It would shock you the amount of the females u see here were once males, and now adam's apple doesn't even differentiate them again

imperiouxx:

Sorry I didn't talk to you today....I was so pissed. At bold, you're bad you know I told you

kpolli:

So ur post was about what? I am being realistic... Not everyone can be into IT, an engineer n co. Yes the profession is in hot demand now but when the market is saturated, the so-called not hot degrees would become the new green card applicants... As I said earlier, I believe in sticking to your dream... If your not happy in your profession, how would you grow? Never work for the money, a rich successful man would always tell you that....

geodarmy:

Yvette said it all, no further comment.

Yvete:

Looool don't take his comment personally. Your original comment came across as oil and gas or nothing, but for you to take the time to type all that shows that you mean well. Just accept criticism and move on.

Yvete:

Looool don't take his comment personally. Your original comment came across as oil and gas or nothing, but for you to take the time to type all that shows that you mean well. Just accept criticism and move on.

Yvete:

My one and only imperiouxx out of all Imperiouxxes! Lol. I'm in Dallas for the weekend. Doing nairaland with my phone. Howz your weekend? Take it easy. You seem kinda upset today, unlike you.

geodarmy:

I don't take peoples comment on social forums personal.......I will be stupid to be "beafing or fighting" someone I don't know or can see...

I am accepting criticism now and moving on.....lol.

Kpolli: What is your major?

kpolli: See Yvete forming peace maker...

Mystiqme: Ehn...while we are on this topic o...what's anybody's experience with PhD in Ecology?

imperiouxx:

Loooool....you get leaf card!

Yvete:

You're perfectly fine with physics. Don't worry about it. Having witnessed frustration from many friends here owing to the H1b thing, I always advise people to major in something marketable in the US. I've know Nigerians with MBAs that are doing well and know a lot that have moved back to Nigeria with frustration. The question is, what concentration or focus did you major in? Think about it this way, its you against the pool of applicants most of which are authorized to work. How do I make myself worthy of sponsorship by my Employer? That's the idea. With your degree, you'll be alright.

Mystiqme:
Taink God ooo. At least e get green colour..

Ms Nas:
That's whatsup!! Thanks B. One thing that just irks me on this forum is some people that adopt the know-all attitude and talk as if everyone that ask questions on here are scatterbrained! I know what I want and imma go all out for it, shikena!
Btw....the nursing sacarsm directed at me is...

Ms Nas:
That's whatsup!! Thanks B. One thing that just irks me on this forum is some people that adopt the know-all attitude and talk as if everyone that ask questions on here are scatterbrained! I know what I want and imma go all out for it, shikena!
Btw....the nursing sacarsm directed at me is...

imperiouxx:

Na dry leaf color I mean o

kpolli:

Ahn ahn.... Sister T**a is taking it P

geodarmy:


Please, go for rocket science.

bukahands: Geodarmy check ur mail

Ms Nas:
Oga....after you.

Ms Nas:
Hehehe! *clapping my hand* and how you take know my name o? Brooooos!

Ms Nas:
Hehehe! *clapping my hand* and how you take know my name o? Brooooos!

Oga....after you.

geodarmy:

I did already. NL only notified me of you trying to contact, and that was all



Person go don know say you be "Lasgidi" girl. I can smell it...

Square65: Wheeeew!

Where do I start from? It's like I have so much to respond to since I've been lurking around as usual but will only say this much.

I seem to understand everyone's opinion on the STEM, going back home issues, etc., and agree with all of them to a large extent.

One thing I've learned and I've always advised anyone coming down here is "HAVE A PLAN" (with its contingencies). Of course, "TO EACH HIS/HER OWN".

Another thing I've learned about America is that there is a system that works but you have to make the system work for YOU. How to achieve this is a function of so many things (STEM, Phd, marriage, return home, etc)including luck which I really don't rely on anyway. (I already assume God is a constant factor).

I don't doubt anyone who claims (s)he will return home neither do I criticise those who decide to stay back. I just assume that's what the person has worked out to be the "best" for him/her based on (s)he knows at that moment. (plus, unless it has been made so, I don't think it should be much of my business).

When I was about to wed a few months before my visa interview, I heard a lot of things that should've discouraged me but right now, with my precious little daughter, all I know is that it was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! I would make that choice over and over again if I had the chance.

Just to note that as for me, on whether staying here or going back home, I think I share the same thinking with Kpolli. "Na anywhere belle face!" (but I've a serious bias for here of course).

[b]DISCLAIMER
Anywhere does not include Afghanistan, Yemen and the likes.[/b]

imperiouxx:

Everyone knows who you are. Your NL profile linked with your twitter linked with your facebook and your facebook privacy isn't set so I can link it with your email which linked with home address, date of birth, marital status and phone number.....on and on. This is internet, nothing is safe. Set your privacy abeg.

kpolli:

And imperriouxx blows our cover