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jesmond3945:
hahahqhqh the ordinary life of an immigrant in uk. What you just described is what happens in 80 percent of homes especially those who brought their other half. Apologies to our women, I love you all. However, you must understand the 21 nights you worked to bring her here doesnt matter to her. She is highly entitled. Afterall, you are supposed to bring them.Number two, women think of their family first before the man's, then her kids. You come last. Summary, take charge. When you want to do anything, tell her you want to do this and go ahead. If it would benefit the family.You dont need to explain. Bring your mother to uk whether she likes it or not. After she goes, you bring hers. That joint stuff you want to do please dont do it. Keep your money and buy properties back home if you want to. What your wife needs to see is land documents and not to debate how much or what land to buy. Work hard to appreciate yourself. Dont always please her, do the much you can. Follow your heart.

Na wa for this advice o

Igethope:
I know we all need want to japa so fast, but let’s be careful of scammers . They are everywhere, double check and google everything.
Also, ILETS and TEF runs flying everywhere now might seem like an easy way now, but it might lead to regret later. Wishing you all the best in 2022. I pray God opens a special door for always us regarding this japa matter.

This!!!

There is even a popular page on IG documenting their immigration journey and selling certificates. Bsc for 800k etc
Same for diploma and masters and TEF
Like how is it possible to get a masters evaluated in three months and people boldly coming back with 'testimonies"
These things will catch up eventually

Schoolhike:
Monzo has a feature called pot.
Check it out

I use Starling. Will find it if they have something similar

davide470:
https://www.koody.co/investing/best-investment-apps-uk

The site details some of the investment apps in the UK. A friend owns the website though and the community is growing

Thanks. Will check it out

Is there an app like piggyvest in the UK?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKm9RErqoQ/?utm_medium=copy_link

This story was sad to read

Thank you for your response to my question

Ticha:
It's hard work especially if in the hospital or nursing home. Physically demanding and can be monotonous. Quite a bit of personal care - washing, changing incontinent pads, showering where required, feeding including actually spoon feeding like you would a baby. For clients with mobility issues, there's hoisting in and out of bed, chairs etc. Some are bed bound, so there's turning the client to avoid bedsores as well. Emptying catheters, cleaning colostomy bags if any. Shifts can be long - breaks are very welcome and sometimes, that's all the break you get unless you smoke haha

On the other hand, some can be relatively easy where the client is mainly mobile and capable and needs supervision and guidance - ie reminding them to wash, brush, cut food into smaller pieces, cook for them, take them out for walks, appointments etc. This is also same for learning disability care as well. Although with learning disability, some of the clients can also exhibit violent and aggressive tendencies to include hitting, biting, spiting etc.

There's palliative care - end of life stage - where clients have a syringe driver in and are basically waiting to die so likely also nil by mouth, tube fed and maybe intubated and the support worker's role is to keep them comfortable. So there isn't much to do apart from sitting around and ensuring their comfort.

Nights vary in different places but day support is almost always harder - although you're also not allowed to sleep on shift at night but there can be differences and nuances in different providers. Some will have a sleep in person.

There's also support work for supporting children in care - neurotypical children and or those with LD as well. It's very very similar to a teacher/ parent/ guardian role. You do get lots of being sworn at, rooms thrashed, some fixating behaviour etc.

Support work will also have you despairing about humanity and oyinbo life in general. You get the see the best and worst of humanity and realise that wahala and family drama full everywhere

Thank you for sharing

Has anyone here done support worker job previously?
Can you please share your experience

Chreze:
I think sharing experiences helps give the reality of things. Make I share my story.


Last last na God de help us. So always seek for him in everything.

I like that you have something else going as opposed to relying on the 20 hours weekly job

ukay2:
I have told friends with capacity for tier 2 sponsorship visa to work towards it than students visa.....most won't understand.

While should l pay to study when l can work to get paid...just to write medics exams and you get licence to practice with tier 2 sponsorship for you and your family.

But not everyone is in the medical field

SirWellington:
I doubt if any registration is needed or gives an edge of any sort. The two people I know who have gotten the visas attested to this.

Ah ok

tushqueen:
I don't know about anyone else but I don't send money home because of what they will think, I send because I have a sense of duty to some folks at home. I don't do it for anyone, I do it for my self and God.

If you lie flat and ask people to walk on you, they will still complain you ain't flat enough. So do your bit for your self and God if you believe in Him

This is me as well

Mamatukwas:
I asked this a few days back and didn’t get an answer. I’ve gotten information that seems to suggest that being on the HCPC register gives you an edge with getting jobs on this Visa. Still investigating but it might be worth looking into for those considering the route.

Please share your journey if you make progress. Doing all my research for family members who I love but are genuinely anti internet. Ko easy

I've been looking for information on this as well. Thank you
Can anyone regardless of academic background register on the HCPC?

jesmond3945:
lol. Staying in Uk comes at a huge price. Is only when you invest back home that you would have something to fall back on.

Not everyone wants to go back to Nigeria or have any assets there. At the end of the day, each to their own

jesmond3945:
what is the essence of relocating to uk without anything to show back home. People will deride and curse you. For tier 2, I would not mind but not for tier 4. Imagine taking your last card to do psw for you and your family while hoping for the best. I see it as unwise.

Who cares what people think?
This mindset is self destructive

donogaga:
Beautiful information.

You're welcome

I've been meaning to post this for those already in the UK

The link below is very helpful to get stuff for free and can save one money as it has for my family.
We've gotten a bunch of stuff from free winter jackets, kids clothes, printer and even electric cooker.
Just enter your location and see the listings available. You can also put up a request if you are in need of a particular item(s)

https://trashnothing.com/beta/browse

I've been meaning to post this.

The link below is very helpful to get stuff for free and can save one money as it has for my family.
We've gotten a bunch of stuff from free winter jackets, kids clothes, printer and even electric cooker.
Just enter your location and see the listings available. You can also put up a request if you are in need of a particular item(s)

https://trashnothing.com/beta/browse

Raalsalghul:
At a point, most have to accept it's a money making scheme. Those guys are making a killing.

Exactly

Raalsalghul:
There's also the issue of applying for the Post Study visa with a family of four/five.

What are the odds that they will save 8000 to 10000 pounds before the program elapses?

It's very important they factor in that.

That money for psw is just annoying.
Apart from the ten year route, the PSW visa doesn't do much to get pr

valves:
Wow! This is the oldest I've come across. What's the status of your application at the moment from your last gcms notes (if any)?

I know of older applications o
A friend is September 2018

fatima04:
Na wa oo, some of us never get bonus oo, and lots of people used my link to sign up and fulfil other requirements. Hope its not a marketing scam

You should have received the bonus. Log in to check.
They have even reduced the amount to £10

Wisdom7400:
This kind of messages can be discouraging

Sorry
That was not the intention. Let's remain hopeful that 2022 will bring lots of good news

Bisunique25:
My family and I are in the UK as well, after waiting on Canada for more than a year.

We are many
How old is your application?

wonlasewonimi:
and this is me thinking you're a woman..

Well in a way, you're right
We both use this nairaland account

Please share with anyone you know who might be looking for PhD funding - Black UK PhD applicants wanted!
ANY discipline
10 positions available
Fully funded (fees+stipend)

The James McCune Smith Scholarships scheme comes from
@UofGlasgow and is specifically for UK domiciled people of Black Heritage.

Please tell everyone!

https://gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/research/mccune-smith-scholarships/

Please share with anyone you know who might be looking for PhD funding - Black UK PhD applicants wanted!
ANY discipline
10 positions available
Fully funded (fees+stipend)

The James McCune Smith Scholarships scheme comes from
@UofGlasgow and is specifically for UK domiciled people of Black Heritage.

Please tell everyone!

https://gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/research/mccune-smith-scholarships/

Ticha:
Bane of the developed world - apart from certain scandi countries. Childcare seems to be expensive everywhere that is not a developing country. So crazy. I now understand why people look forward to children going to school - free childcare during the day

Yes o
My youngest is 2 and half years old.
My wife works nights because of childcare

tshtsh:
When I look back I wonder why I didnt apply for this program in 2018 or 2019. I had everything then (masters degree, 3 years + work experience, under 30..). It only occurred to during the 2020 lockdown when I clocked 30 even then I was slow. I wrote IELTS scoring L8.5 R8.5 W7.5 S8.0 and missed the October 14, 2020 draw due to what I still cant explain lol. Was at the endsars protest/funfare at the lekki/ikoyi toll plaza when my friend from CA called to ask if I had received ITA. Told him I didnt have my IELTS TRF number and moved on. October 30th came and there was no draw which got me a bit worried. Draw eventually happened after November 4 and cutoff was 478 which was above my score. Nevertheless I received ITA at the November 18 2020 draw. Considered rejecting the ITA because my POF was not complete then but later got encouraged not to reject it and I saved money aggressively (salary, allowances, bonus) from then onwards till I submitted my application within the 90 days timeline. Looking back at the CEC + PNP only draws I would have been full of regrets if I didnt apply.
On the other hand, the both those waiting for an ITA and those who have received ITAs + submitted are having it tough. I submitted my application almost one year ago but have no idea when it will be processed. In the meantime I've had to keep $13,000 in an account resisting the temptation to use out of it when my other account goes low. Uncertainties here and there. Those waiting in the pool are losing points due to age and having their language test results expire. A number of people I know who moved to UK/Ireland have lost interest in canada after waiting more than one year.

Regarding your post I see it as political even though my opinion doesnt matter as regards issues of canada and canadians. They sent emails to temporary residents who met some preset requirements(virtual landing) change their status to permanent immigrants.

Hmmmm

I've been waiting since May 2019!

Got fed up and doing masters now in the UK while still waiting for Canada. The wait is just something else

Why is childcare so expensive though?

TheGuyFromHR:
Remember to check your free credit report to see if the credit agencies have a record of your electoral roll registration, and if not make sure that's updated. Baby steps, but needed.

Noted thanks