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Celebrities / Re: Jnr Pope Is Alive: He Was Revived - AGN President by chidi4sam(m): 10:53pm On Apr 10 |
Hychineson: If this is true, then, the crowd around him killed him. You can imagine people crowding him with such noise just to take a picture and video of him to create content. You don't crowd someone in such situation, you don't carry him either. We actually lack basic first aid and CPR sense as citizens of Nigeria 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:28pm On Apr 02 |
esamade: Sure. Dm |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:35am On Apr 02 |
Bigbrothergisth: At 45, you already have age disadvantage to travel. Your best bet is to invest in your spouse (If she is reliable and trusted) like the OP who did thesame at age 48, and hope everything goes well. |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:01am On Apr 02 |
AmuDimpka: I am beginning to think your family is under serious satanic siege. You guys need family deliverance ASAP to cutoff all negative evil reoccurance. Only you, your family members are stranded in Australia and cannot afford flight ticket back to Nigeria. Now, another two members of your family died in US without coming home. Who una offend? May their souls rest in peace 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 6:46am On Apr 02 |
Ikemba007: Immigration and emigration is not a thing for Nigerians alone. The original owners of Australia are the Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia who are black in colour and few in number. A lot of people from the UK migrated to Australia and are now the policy makers while the original owners are been sidelined. So, your priorities in life determines where you will decide to settle. It is not a thing of black or white In Australia, most citizens here are not Aboriginals and torresl 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 6:40am On Apr 02 |
Ikemba007: The OP is a professional who can get back to his profession any time soon. All he needs is get certified by Australian standard and he is good to go. Age is not really an issue here. In as much you are still active, you can land any job of your choice. Now tell me, should he sit at home waiting until he gets certified? Your Nigerian certificate is worthless here until you up your game. Even if you are a medical doctor and come to Australia to study, you MUST do similar jobs until you are done with your studies. There is no big deal about it at all. Most people remain poor because of their ego. When it comes to making money, I will do anything legally possible as long I will not depend on anyone to afford my basic needs in life. Enjoy your graduate status... 11 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 4:10am On Apr 02 |
Ikemba007: You are so confident displaying ignorance. Rent is paid either weekly or every fortnight (2 weeks). And yes, rent a week ranges between $600-$800 a week. I earn ( $43 morning rate $47 afternoon rate, $49 Night rate) per hour on weekly basis, depending on shift I pick. Now, Saturday rate is $58 per hour and Sunday is $75 per hour. Public holiday is $95 per hour. Note, some companies pay higher than that while some pay lower. Now, assuming I work 10 hours on Sunday, (I am paid 10×75= $750 on Sunday alone. Let assume tax of 50 is taken from Sunday shift, my total take home on Sunday is $700 ( I can decide to work double shift on sunday i.e, doing 10 hours in one company and another 8-10 hours with my second company). Can't you see that my one day pay has taken care of my one week rent issue? Note: the quotation above is for 3 bedroom flat. You can as well get two bedroom flat for between $400-$600 per week depending on your location. If you are single, what you pay is between $200-$250 per week. With that, you can even save more than expected. Just de play. 7 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:58pm On Apr 01 |
AmuDimpka: Hahahahahahaha. I really understand your frustration. Just take it easy with yourself. Life is hard but it becomes harder when you are jealous. You run your life but please, don't detect how others run theirs. We are not accountable to you. I don port oh, I don port oh, I don port to Australia.. chop Nigeria and everything you can lay your hand on. I can as well give you my inherited properties in Nigeria if that will make you happy.. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:44pm On Apr 01 |
AmuDimpka: This guy sef. Let me allow you wallow in your ignorance. Flight tick is the least concern I have Sir. Only working on Sunday alone will secure my to and fro flight ticket to Nigeria. Get sense abeg. 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:50pm On Apr 01 |
Mcslize: If you land anywhere in NSW, no worry about how to survive in the next 2-3 months. Someone did it for me and I wouldn't hesitate to do it for another. Wishing you the very best bro 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:48pm On Apr 01 |
Mcslize: Nigerians are really doing fine here. Recently a Nigerian born rose up to the office of Audit General of NSW government. We have a lot of Nigerians who own companies here but they all came as nobody. Today, they are big shots. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:19pm On Apr 01 |
Iamzik: I guess you don't read to understand but to reply. Let me break it down. He said, what he saves in Nigeria after paying for bills and other expenses is $1600 a month. This will yet increase in the nearest months as he is just 3 months old in Australia. By the time he fully settles, he can save(after expenses) as much as 3k a month. Do you understand now? 🤔 5 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:08pm On Apr 01 |
Bassmetrics: He was not exaggerating. Australia has the purest air in the world. That is one reason why life expectancy of an Australian is 85years and above. They don't die prematurely here except through accident, which a result of drinking and driving. They actually do live long. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:02pm On Apr 01 |
Chidolalar: It depends on how long you work. I pays $600 a week as rent excluding utility because I pay that monthly. My average feeding budget a week for 3 persons is $300. I buy petrol of $80 a week to move around. So, I spend approximately $1000 a week. Having said that, I work for 3 different companies where I can earn between $1500-$2200 a week. So, I can comfortably save between $3500-$4500 a month. My wife get her own earnings too. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:51pm On Apr 01 |
Mcslize: I have been in both Australian and Canada immigration thread since 2017. E don tey 😃 |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:40pm On Apr 01 |
Mcslize: Nigerians in Australia are truly helpful I must confess. There is no tribalism here like we see in our home country. Infact, it was a Yoruba who helped me ( Igbo man) and my family to settle down faster. The family housed my wife for 5 months without collecting rent and also fed her for free until I came me. I failed to mention that I am working with one company owned by a Yoruba man. Immediately he saw me in church, he asked if I am willing to work in his organisation. That's all 10 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:24pm On Apr 01 |
Taiwo20: Hahahahahah. I honestly do not have a solution than to refer you to a pages on NL. I got all information I needed to travel here. All it took me was to read. And Yes, my wife migrated after just 6 months we started the process. Having said that, search to 'Migrate to Australia through PR' on this page. All information you need is there. Wishing you the best of luck Sir 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:19pm On Apr 01 |
dejavubobo1: Please do 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:18pm On Apr 01 |
koreanlord: If your wife is here, you will come in as her dependent. |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:17pm On Apr 01 |
Tizu: By immigration law and policy, you cannot convert a tourist visa to work visa or student visa. No employer will employ and no one will house you either. However, nothing is impossible. I met a church member last month who told me he came to Australia on tourist visa but converted to student visa. I didn't ask him how he did it because it wasn't my business. |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 2:38pm On Apr 01 |
koning: Ney. He won't regret it. Go online and search to see if you will see any Nigerian living in Australia complaining that things are not working. You will see video of people living in UK, even Canada or sometimes US. You will never see anyone from Australia complaining. They don't make noise here. Everyone is busy making 💰. No matter what you are doing here, bros, you are OK. Just forget it. Australia is not just a country but a continent. They are way underpopulated. There is something for everyone to do except you are lazy (met one minister son that has been here for 5 year schooling. He doesn't do anything. He parents still send money to him). Their work system is not tasking or draining. You work according to your availability. You control you time and your life here. Let me stop here. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 2:20pm On Apr 01 |
DataDoc: I failed to add that Australia has the purest air in the world. Almost pollution free. Use your google to verify this. 5 Likes 2 Shares
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Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 2:17pm On Apr 01 |
DataDoc: Hahahahahahah. This one got me laughing hard. See, one reason some of us relocated was not just because we are poor or struggling ( travelling to Australia via student route no be joke. For someone to bring out 40-50M to travel shows the person is not doing badly.). We just wants to secure the future of our children. While in Nigeria, I had two plant managers (earning between 2-3M with other benefits) who resigned and moved to both US and Canada. When I asked them why they resigned, both said because of their children. See, the advantage in securing a second passport is too numerous to be counted. I find it hard to say this but I have to. African passports are not respected anywhere. When I got to China on my way to Australia, we had 6 hours layover. A hotel room was given to everyone that holds UK, US, Canada, Australia passports (either white or black). The rest of us either paid from our pockets or hanged somewhere waiting for 6 hours. Make I stop here. Nigeria will be great one day. But we need to be alive to witness it. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:49pm On Apr 01 |
DrAkpamudehe: See wahala. You de your house de condition me how to relate with my wife. Problem no de finish oh. I earn ten thousand naira (#10,000) as a man. Does that make you happy and satisfied? 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:38pm On Apr 01 |
ResoluteVenture: I am not immigration lawyer or agent. All the knowledge I used was gotten on this plateform. Check https://www.nairaland.com/3786389/general-australian-student-visa-enquiries. By the time you read the first 5 pages, you will get direction on what to do next. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:20pm On Apr 01 |
Goalnaldo: It is an offence to call someone Sir or Boss or Oga in Australia. You address people by 'hello mate', or you call them my name like, 'Ayo' not 'Mr. Ayo'. The mrntality of oga and boss is not here. Infact, there is no office cleaner or coffee boy in Australia. You clean your office, wash your toilets and make your coffee by yourself. Can I shock you? You don't even have a personal driver in Australia. You buy your car and drive yourself. If you are scared to drive, you call taxi . 12 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:11pm On Apr 01 |
boxypane: Currently, it is not enough. Your POF should be between 30M to 40M. That 25M might just be your first semester school fees. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:02pm On Apr 01 |
peleson1: I joined my wife as a dependent. She is studying Msc IT. We used an agent (studyco) for my wife's admission. Their head office is at Melbourne but they have sub-agent in many countries including Nigeria. Check them online and see if they have any agent to assist you in Nigeria. For myself and daughter, my wife applied for us without an agent. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 12:59pm On Apr 01 |
skultrick: I didn't spend Naira. I have not been to Nigeria for the past 5 years. I spent AED to AUD. When my wife left UAE July last year, she paid initial school fees of 20k AUD. Other expenses should also be approximately 20k AUD. I didn't show POF because I submitted my UAE business licence and a notorized latter to immigration online portal. Her flight to Australia cost 10k AED. I don't know how much it would be in naira presently. As at today, 1AUD is 870 Naira. Do the calculations. Please note, there are lots of new immigration policy that has been implemented recently. Do well to visit Australian immigration website. Last year, my wife did not write IELTS or any other English test. But now, it has changed. Before you start, please double check |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 12:37pm On Apr 01 |
Usefulsense: My wife and I earn 12k AUD after tax and expenses every month. That guy is there spilling rubbish. You are wasting your time explaining to people. Whatever anyone says here is fine. I no talk again. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:20am On Mar 30 |
trollx: Australia, there is a training called first Aid and CPR you MUST undergo before you start work. This is to know what to do in cases of reptiles emergency. Even though Australia is a home of reptiles, it is very hard and difficult to see. People who have stayed here for over 20years keep say the only places they gave seen reptiles are in the zoo and on TV. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:09am On Mar 30 |
PrinceJoeWan: Everything you need is here. Check https://www.nairaland.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident And General enquiry Australian student Visa. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
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