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AngelSlay:
Congratulations on your academic achievements and progress toward your PhD. Considering your situation, here are some factors to consider:

Pros of relocating to the UK for another master's degree:
1. *nternational exposure: Studying in the UK can broaden your perspective, provide cultural diversity, and enhance your global network.
2. Access to advanced research facilities: UK universities are renowned for their research excellence, which could benefit your academic and professional growth.
3. Potential career opportunities: A UK master's degree can open doors to international career opportunities, especially in fields like GIS and remote sensing.

Cons of relocating to the UK:
1. Financial implications: With 20 million naira (approximately £38,000), you'll need to consider living expenses, tuition fees, and supporting your family in the UK.
2. Leaving your PhD unfinished: Abandoning your PhD might impact your academic and professional reputation in Nigeria.
3. Family adjustments: Relocating can be challenging for your family, especially your children, who may need to adapt to a new school system and environment.

Alternative options:
1. Complete your PhD: Finish your PhD research in Nigeria, which will likely enhance your career prospects and academic reputation.
2. Start a business: With your expertise in GIS and remote sensing, consider starting a consulting business or developing innovative solutions for the Nigerian market.
3. Online courses or certifications: Instead of pursuing another master's degree, explore online courses or certifications that can enhance your skills and knowledge.

*Recommendations:
1. Assess your financial situation: Carefully evaluate your financial resources and consider the costs associated with relocating to the UK.
2. Discuss with your family: Have an open conversation with your family about the potential move and its implications.
3. Weigh your priorities: Consider your academic, professional, and personal goals. Which option aligns best with your priorities?

Ultimately, the decision is yours. Take your time, and carefully evaluate the pros and cons of each option.

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Rubyjade:
Considering your impressive academic background and financial resources, relocating to the UK for another master's research degree is feasible, but it's essential to weigh your options carefully.

Firstly, let's explore the UK student visa requirements. As of January 1, 2024, only PhD students and those enrolled in specific postgraduate research programs can bring dependents (spouses and children) to the UK . Since you're interested in pursuing another master's research degree, this might not be applicable to you.

However, if you're willing to pursue a PhD program in the UK, you can bring your family along. To be eligible, you'll need to demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependents. As of January 2, 2025, students studying in London must show proof of £1,483 per month, while those studying outside London must show £1,136 per month .

Now, let's consider your financial resources. With 20 million naira, you'll need to factor in the costs of living in the UK, tuition fees, and other expenses. Assuming an exchange rate of around 900 naira per pound, your 20 million naira translates to approximately £22,200. This amount might cover some of your expenses, but you'll likely need to secure additional funding or a scholarship to support yourself and your family.

Given your current situation, here are some options to consider:

- Finish your PhD in Nigeria: Completing your PhD in Nigeria will not only save you money but also allow you to establish yourself as an expert in your field. You can then explore opportunities in the UK or other countries.
- Pursue a PhD in the UK: If you're interested in relocating to the UK, pursuing a PhD program might be a better option. This will allow you to bring your family along and potentially secure funding or a scholarship.
- Explore online or part-time programs: If relocating to the UK isn't feasible, consider online or part-time master's programs that can help you achieve your academic goals without requiring a move.
- Start a business: With your impressive academic background and experience, starting a business in Nigeria or the UK could be a viable option. This will allow you to leverage your skills and expertise while creating a sustainable income stream.

Ultimately, the decision depends on your personal priorities, financial situation, and career goals. I recommend weighing the pros and cons of each option carefully and considering factors like funding, visa requirements, and living costs before making a decision.

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airsaylongcome:
Ah! CCNP!! That's over enough o. It means you are comfortable troubleshooting network issues (I've worked more with Mikrotik but the skills are transferable). Add decent Linux scripting and you have a very solid foundation. All of the stuff I've been pushing is still very rudimentary cos the real troubleshooting involves a lot of CLI work using sngrep. Personally, I'd say give it a go. And you can later slide back to Cisco's VoIP offering, CUCM.

Regarding SSCA, that's the "gold-standard" certification in the field. You'd be able to confidently read sip logs if you actually studied the material for that certification. There's also a "cheaper" alternative, from VOIP school by Flavio Gonçalves. He's got a bit of an accent but he's rock solid. The gold standard book (somewhat academic but we still try to read it) is "SIP: Understanding the Session Initiation Protocol" by Alan B Johnston. Very academic but you can use AI to distill it. I pulled up study notes from trained AI model and I still reference those notes when I hook from time to time.

Also as CCNP, there are opportunities o. US WISPs would be interested if you have a decent work experience. Again, many of them use Mikrotik because of cost, but you should be able to easily transition.

Edit:
A lot of the field is now looking at Voice bots and Voice Assistants using tools like Vapi and Livekit. So that's something to look towards. But you'd still need to be grounded in the basics of SIP and RTP

Thanks alot..I have had one or two encounters with SIP/WEBRTC when we had to setup some cloud based telephony solution for the organization..so I had to study little on them so I know what to permit/route in my ACL and firewalls within our coporate network..

Cool stuff, I will look into these..Many thanks boss.

@airsaylongcome

What is the chance of stepping into this space for someone with a CCNP , a decent linux scripting experience although little interaction with VoIP...I am really tired full onprem work...

I am also big on certifications, which ones are good for this field..on Linkedin, I see alot of Voip guys have SSCA, do you have any you recommend?

sonnie10:
Don’t you have those discussions with your close friends and associates?

I don't think the public care about what they discussed.

Nothing dae vex me pass all these "You did that, you told me you are going to do this" fake post from all them twitter users

chineduace:
I am neither for nor against any network providers but you need to understand how data gets zapped no matter the network. The slower the network eg Glo, the longer your data lasts.


Explanation...

It doesn't matter the network you are using, smart phones just get data smarter with data hungry apps.
People load pictures and Videos in HD
WhatsApp status
Instagram videos
Facebook status
Web pages loading videos in the background
YouTube playing a promo video before your content starts to play
Google ads on every site...

All these sums up to more data usage.
With 3G you can stop the video before it starts to play
With 4G, the video has already loaded and played half way before you can stop

so it gets worse...

With 5G... all contents are loaded before the site even opens

...the list goes on

Good job explaining this. It's really important people know this. I remember when 15MB on etisalat used to be enough for the month on those Java and Symbian phones, however that's the size of a single picture nowadays.

Any idea if people get dropped after the interview with an executive.

maik99:
So it’s not the Graduate trainee Programme that they advertised for earlier this month?
Maybe there’s still hope, then🙏

It's not. I don't think they have started assessment for that

Zyzman:
What panel interview and how is it like?

The case study presentation

mykel2yc:
Are you sure it's not the Tech program?

And the tech trainee - Digitap

toronaga:
Two interviews already? Please was it in April you applied for the Graduate Trainee, and also when did you do the Odyssey assessment?

February , I did the Odyssey this month

Hell o guys, I have done two interviews for the Graduate trainee, what is the next step?

emoboy4u:
Any ideas when TS is starting this year?

Probably May

..............

If they cannot guarantee that it will get to everyone, they should not even do it because it is still them that will keep it to themselves. What database are they going to use for the distribution?

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Troll

emoboy4u:
I heard they have sent offers

I don't think so. I think they're still interviewing

Jagabanramsey:
What’s your problem young man? Must u insult a peaceful religion

You are the problem. You should not have graced him any reply. Ignore him and see him disappear

emoboy4u:
Information reaching me is that they have sent out success mails for those that did interviews.

True, a friend informed me they reached out

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emoboy4u:
I have done my interview. Any update when they'd get back to us..

Someone I know got a success mail.

What track did you apply

Drop a link to your portfolio if you have one.

Beverlyjean:
What of men that discover thru DNS that the child the mother said belongs to them isn't for them...that's deception as well...

So it means that men can also take women to court for same

No be only DNS, na DHCP... 😂 😂

airsaylongcome:
For the bolded, I use Mycroft. I don't use Plex anymore as it has become too commercial. I use Jellyfin instead. Excellent Plex replacement.

Nginx Proxy server with all my VMs on tailscale so I can access them outside of my LAN. Proxmox? XCP-NG? or VMware ESXi for your virtualisation? Any CCTV solutions? Telephony solutions on your homelab?

God abeg, wetin una dae yarn for here...so many things to learn

Aim for all industries. Try to get your foot in the door then you can start aiming for your dream industry.

My two cent!

Who go invited for Interview?

How strict is your sexual harrasment law?