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Ha 20 years ago? 😳 You be idan for computer be that naa. Though I don't know what may have happened to you I wouldn't want to being up bad memories you don't want to recall but I would just say dust your pants off and get moving. The world of IT has evolved greatly but not more than what you can't catch up with if you give it a little bit of your time. You can basically be doing stuff online while watching over your baby. Don't give up.

adeolaspecial:
I do appreciate your input on this. It gladens my mind to read this. As you said, i shouldn't settle for less as a dependent as I can get a job that pays higher. My wife works in the NHS sector where she got her sponsorship and i honestly do not depend on her income as i see myself as someone that needs to take up his responsibility as a father and a husband. She being a good wife does not believe in that and does her best to support me and i do appreciate that. I have considered getting other roles, but i haven't been successful in them. Back in Nigeria I was a computer engineer but i left that industry when life and nigeria happened to me. I don't want to go into details cos it brings back sad memories. This was over 20yrs ago , so I'm a bit rusty and not up to date with current tech tools.

Now, i can only do little as we have to mind our child cos we don't look at taking him to a child minder. We can't afford that and we don't believe they can cater for him the way we can. We had to make sacrifices taking turns off work to do that. I'll consider looking at construction jobs as u said and if the pay is good and gives me some flexibility as i am getting now. Then its worth trying.

God bless you. May life not happen to us

Thanks for the clarification and I get a better understanding of your situation now. You can still wriggle your way back into IT by ups killing to become a data analyst, project manager or cybersecurity analyst while you shuffle between your current job and taking care of your baby all at your own pace.

You can also look into customer service advisor roles which allow work from home. Construction work may be lucrative but it will take you away from your baby and or leave you tired at the end of the day.

Choice is yours though but rest assured, I wish you the very best ahead 🙏🏾

adeolaspecial:
Hi, thanks for the response. My wife got sponsored by the NHS reason why she is stuck working as a support worker for them. I on the other hand need flexibility so as to enable us take turns in looking after our baby. This is my top priority. I thought i can cope with that with the little i earn, but cost of living isn't joking and i have to find a way to balance.

And like i said, my current job allows me flexibility to pick days when i want to work even though I'm working 40hrs full time with them and that can be adjusted on the rota. I don't know if other companies can be this generous to allow me do this (my fears) as this will greatly impact on child care (my priority). I would say for now, i don't have any special skills cos i left the IT industry due to some bad issues that happened back in Nigeria. If i have to start again, I'm afraid i might not be able to catch up. Reason why I'm seeking for advice on what other flexible roles i can look at. And as someone suggested, I'll look into Construction, but don't know if they will allow flexibility. God bless you

Well said! As a dependent, picking shifts shouldn't have been your main priority but rather a full time role depending on your qualifications and skills, this would've helped you gain more grounds in whatever industry you find yourself. Your wife should also look at work from home customer service job opportunities.

Noticed you also have credit card debts - while it is good to have a credit card to help build your credit history, you shouldn't spend what you don't have on your debit card account (that's how I live my life though) at this stage when you don't have a good income.

My observation of late has been that most Nigerians (MA or dependents) on arrival in the UK, warehouse, support and care jobs appears to be their main target and this shouldn't be so at least for the dependents who can work full time. Try and evaluate your skills and qualifications, there are several opportunities out there that can help you upskill if you want for free.

Goke7:
Just take it easy, you are doing very well already including your wife and I commend you for being resilient so far. There is nothing wrong with you as the challenge is just to earn more to keep up with costs. Now how do you earn more? In your current discipline or sector, are there opportunities to switch to roles with higher pay? That is what you should be considering now. Do you have other skills or experience that can land you better jobs or you may need to upskill to get such roles. That should be the focus now while you still see other areas you can adjust you current costs of living. Above all pay attention to your mental health and your family as you're not the only one in this struggle, you will be fine as you restrategize and please feel free to ask more questions here about getting better roles with better pay, that's why we are all here. Cheers

adeolaspecial:
Hi guys, please i need your input in this. First of all, i apologize for my lengthy post. I moved into the uk last year april as a student dependent, i started working in may and have been earning a minimum a minimum wage with over time and the littlest i earned is 1900 including over time which enabled me clear my wife's fees and pay some bills added with the little she earned working 20hrs. In the long run she got pregnant and went on maternity leave a month before we welcome our baby in December.

She was on maternity leave, earning maternity pay which supports me while i go full blast working overtime with same earnings not more than 1900. She went back to work in August and now on 37.5hrs full time as she has finished doing her masters.

Now with the responsibility of catering for our child who is now 10months, we had to adjust with our work patterns (Thank God for giving me an understanding manager and hers too) by picking shifts when we like to help us on who stays home with the baby while the other go to work. I had to let go working overtime as i work on days when she's not working and she works on days when I'm not working.

This has really impacted on my earnings and pay as i now earn the basic pay of 1800, and with tax, ni and pension deducted i am left with about 1600 sometimes lower if i don't work night shifts as we earn enhancement working night shifts. My wife is very supportive as we split montly bills, spendings and all ( I know that this should even make it easier as she earns more now) , but the issue is lately the cost of living has gone up, our rent was increased, energy bill has gone up as we had to sometime put on the heater cos of the baby, his feeding, clothing and all his needs.

The bills are choking and i can even hardly save. My wife on the other hand contributes her quota on a 60/40 basis as i contribte the most as the olori ebi even though we earn same salary monthly. I have racked in credit card debts and all. I have had to cut down alot of spendings to adjust ( and that includes me not buying orijin bitters or going out with friends, going to the barber, i cut my hair anyhow i sabi, and some needs....lol). What can i do in this context as i am considering getting a new job that can pay more on same hours, but I don't know if the manager will be as understanding as the current manager i work with.

I need to earn more. I am considering investments, but don't know which or how i can get into one. Its eating me and i had to pour out my heart. I'm sorry for the lengthy write up. By the way, i work as a support worker and my wife as well as she got sponsorship and I'm a dependent. But we just can't do more hours cos of our baby.

I am considering remote works, but concentration is much needed in this and our baby is always seeking attention. How do one cope in this. Is 1600 earning considered good in such situations?

Yea and can be improvised wheel chair

opamoses1:
That is a regular office chair. Look at the arm of the chair.

Coming back home to continue their dancing career ...all the best to them

press9jatv:
https://newtelegraphng.com/happie-boys-to-be-deported-to-nigeria-within-30-days/#:~:text=Former%20Security%20Guards%20of%20Chicken,allegations%20of%20involvement%20in%20fraud.

Ooh great. Look out for opportunities that let you work from home 🙏🏾

Gift7428:
Thank you
I am even done with University

I see what you mean... Definitely from the neighbours 🤦🏿‍♂️

Gift7428:
If it wasn’t an anonymous call can you guess where it came from? Do police just pop into people’s homes?

This thing anyone can do for free you wan charge 4k...haba Naija

keytosuccess:
Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate @4k only instead of $49 interested writer me on wats app numba @signature

Note: i will do the subscription first before you pay me for trust issue

Sounds like an ego problem? I would advise that you try to amend and make friends with them. They might be the ones ratting you out just to pepper you. They also might not be the ones but trust the authorities they would've been interviewed about your personality in the neighbourhood. Make that call and try to get them on your side if your personal reasons allow that though.

Gift7428:
I can’t use my neighbor for personal reasons
We only just say Hi.
I am more worried that someone knows too much about when I am home with my daughter or not.
I will work on my night shifts but I drop her off at my friend that lives close to me. It’s 30th s a week

Thank You

I always tell people this but trust Nigerians, they will tell you they don't want to lose validity on their passport so they'd apply when it expires. The earlier you begin the process the better.

SamReinvented:
Applied around March and got biometric appointment for early May. I did biometrics early May. Got my passport back early September.

There’s no fast track anymore. The people that I know that pulled the “long leg payment” ended up wasting money, cos they still waited like everyone else . Maybe fast track can help with biometrics date sha.

Your best bet is to start your passport processing as soon as your passport clocks 6 months to expiry, so you don’t run out of validity.

It is the reality of many student immigrants the only difference is that they (students) come with their partner and take turns in minding their underage kids or they use child minders or friendly neighbours. Some take their kids to the school library or lecture theatre to sit out with other kids and they are fine. All the best though.

Gift7428:
Nigeria is best option now for me. I just want to know if other people passed through this and how they scaled through

You really think that was an anonymous call? They just told you that so you don't ask more questions or them revealing identity. Truth is you shouldn't leave your daughter alone to go socialising at night. It's even more understandable if it is for work but to attend birthday or drink out with friends... No no and it doesn't sound good to the ears dear. Kids lives have been lost due to issues bordering around their parents living them unattended to go drinking.

The police telling you your daughter seem well cared for might just be sarcasm and they have you on camera saying you left her for few hours to go out. It's no joke but they have enough evidence on you already. Better you watch it than be sorry later.

Gift7428:
So they just take kids away for the first time when they get an anonymous call? Have you experienced this in person or just making assumptions 😂

The one wen Ukraine and Russia de do never spark am na these other one dem de fear

OLAADEGBU:
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Las las I blame people for not carrying out due diligence when deciding on the church they want to be a member of. How can church members be behaving in such a crass manner

ExAngel007:
https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2023/10/church-members-curse-and-threaten-chef-dammy-for-calling-out-their-pastor-in-leaked-chats-2.html

Nice one ...at least den allow dem show small skin

press9jatv:
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/635394-mfm-womens-basketball-club-wins-2023-zenith-womens-basketball-league.html

Wear white shirt, no apron ...if palm oil or hot soup splash on top am now, e go come out de rant say den wan kill am for Abuja

IdiotOjukwu:
Two weeks after visiting Nysome Wike in his Abuja kitchen, Saraki takes another picture 📸




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But why would I want to keep an old expired or invalid BRP? Of what use would it be for me keeping it? Postage cost is low sef, this one that HO are using every excuse to deny people stay, it's best one avoid anything that may be a negative factor. I understand the logic that they might not check to confirm the return buh we nor know de juju de tie inside the BRP na wey fit identify who return or no return 🤣🤣🤣

giselle237:
Seconded!!!
The scare tactics on this thread is too much!!! I have said this before.
Nobody cares. Pls they should us who has been denied ILR and the reason expressly stated on the refusal decision was that they did not return an old BRP so they are therefore not eligible for settlement status. What home office law is this?

3 months

Mellady:
Hi everyone, please who has applied for Nigerian passport recentlyin UK? please how long did it take and can someone fast track it? Thank you. And please does Nigeria have a Nin registration centre here in UK? Thank you

Very difficult for Nigerian youths to achieve much in National governance at 39 years again

farem:
General Gowon is 89 today!

Nigerian Herald first edition 50 years ago.

Happy birthday Gen Dr Gowon@89 !!!

Irrespective of how long the main applicant (student) has spent on his or her visa, dependents are issued with a year visa and must pay the full amount. Please check here https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/family-members

amorprincesa:
Hi house, Please I need to confirm, do you know the cost of IHS fee for children? The main applicant has spent 5months out of 12months on student visa.
Trying to calculate the IHS fee, I am not sure of the amount is giving. It is way less than what the main applicant paid.

Are you a male or female staff?

YourBestWriter:
So I mishandled some information and costed the hospital that I work in a lot of money. I took the responsibility, approached the managing director and told him I accept the responsibility and ready to pay the prices. Surprisingly, the director went straight to his computer and immediately told me to go, that my sins are forgiven.

But what could this mean? Did he really forgive me just like that? I have a bad feeling about the entire thing. I mean, he didn't even show his anger towards me, and he was straightforward.

So why not take a chance to go buy these things someday and see whether her complaints are genuine or not?

Rtk4:
I give my wife #500 everyday to cook for the house and yet she complains, it's really annoying.

Do you know that the #500 is even too much because there's everything a woman need to cook in bulk in the house. Meat, crayfish, Maggi, salt, seasonings.....

I mean everything. All she buys is things we can't buy in bulk which is tomatoes and pepper. Please guys what's your take?

Here in the north all these perishables are too cheap, she just steps out of the house and buy them from women selling just in front of our house.

Before some people start saying I'm stingy, you must also know that she doesn't lack anything. I give her pocket money and also buys her anything she needs as far as i can afford.

Houses are cheaper up north but it also depends on what use you intend pitting the house or flats. Do you intend renting it out or for living purposes (self use) ?

triplo3:
Any tips on where to buy? Or go with flats or house? So many developers in Manchester doing luxury flats etc. or looking for a small house somewhere (freehold). Thanks

😂 You still mentioned the potentials of AML/CFT checks on the transaction while trying to make it look normal... that's fine though if the source of the funds can be proven.

It would be a money mule situation when the purchaser is based in Nigeria and want to use a UK resident to funnel the funds for the transaction. The resident of course would be investigated for the source of funds which you adduced to.

Anyway... All the best 😂

koonbey:
Lol how is it automatically a money mule situation that someone abroad wants to buy property in the UK?

it's not that unusual. Specialist lenders offer this, although it's usually at the level of HNIs financing high-end properties.

Obviously the lender will run stricter AML/CFT checks but if the money is clean fundamentally the mortgage is still a low risk transaction for the lender given the house is the security.

Don't get me wrong, I said potentially which means if you or the facilitator can provide proofs to the lenders or banks of the source of funds, then you have nothing to offer.

My post was based on my assumption that the facilitator in the UK might not be the owner of the funds which might place the person under the radar of a potential money mule.

No mind me o, I'm just being careful and try to pass it on to others 😂... All the best bro 🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

triplo3:
I don’t get. Can’t people with legitimate means of livelihood (e.g working in oil & gas) buy property abroad. I know people who have bought properties in SA, Dubai, USA but to name a few. So because of AML murky waters someone that has income/network in Naira can’t diversify their portfolio. Let’s be open-minded please. If you don’t have the answer, no problem. I’m seeking experience people that have gone through the route legitimately. In fact, all I’m asking for is choice location or strategy for the property market in this country. Thanks and God bless

Why are you pushing this sef? It all has the potentials of landing both the facilitator and investor in the AML murky waters ....don't be a money mule!!

triplo3:
Ancestors,

Someone in Nigeria is trying to buy property in UK. They’re willing to pay the >25% deposit for a mortgage. Target is to preserve capital, gain equity, get good ROI from a rentals etc. Strategic location to ensure long term value. House or flat. What’s the best approach? Any advise. Thank you in advance.

Awon werey ...what role are you applying to?

Hamof:
Good day house, is there anyone here that has experienced Tesco interview before? What are the likely questions I could be asked.

Yes you can live anywhere in the UK away from your school if you are comfortable with that arrangement.

CannyDoll:
Hello guys, I need advice please. I just started my PhD at the University of Leicester, however I don't really like the city of Leicester, I want to live in Derby, please is it advisable to commute from one city to another for school? Also in terms of Jobs and raising kids which city is better between the 2, the distance between Derby and Leicester is about 54 minutes away by road. Thanks

She wan japa through the knacking route 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

guobe:
There are some things you hear you will just be like how pathetic can this be.

You are a married woman, you are working in Immigration, you are well paid to some extent as a federal worker.

You communicated with your ex boyfriend abroad that you will be able to do his passport when he comes to Nigeria and when he eventually came you did the passport for him and insisted on reigniting old time flame by sleeping with him.

How pathetic can you be gush.

Direct debits are payments set up to debit your bank account on a monthly basis. What you have with Duolingo is probably a recurring card payment which is triggered annually. This is not suitable for what you want.

Lool at placing your house rent, contract only sim payment, utility bills like council tax, water or electricity on direct debits.

Oga Lexusgs430 de wait you to test yin horsewhip shaa and we de standby 🤭😂

America001:
For example I subscribed to Duolingo and it's an annual subscription

Does it qualify for a direct debit?

🤭🤣🤣🤣

Lexusgs430:
What did I read you did....... Subscribed to duolingo........ Meet me at the market square, closest to you........ I need to test my horsewhip........ 😜🤣

Are they saying the man does not own his own house in Akure where he can stay? 🤡🤡

eldoradoxx:
They dont even regard Ondo people as anything. If they do, this barefaced lies wont be told. In the entire Ondo State, there is no single house that can accommodate Governor Akeredolu? Is that what they want Ondo people to believe? What is happening in Ondo is similar to what happened during Yar Adua's illness. Immediately Jonathan was made Acting President and reshuffled the cabinet of Yar Adua, the cabals brought him back so that his presence will serve as a check on Jonathan. But nobody ever saw him till he died eventually. I wish Akeredolu good health, however he shouldn't allow cabal run the State. He has a Deputy.