tensazangetsu20:


It's around 35 percent now

It went up from 20%

I wonder why

MatrixReloaded:

Sound simple until you verge the route.

The OP seems well aware of the risks, did his research and has a game plan

I don't see why you guys are hellbent on convincing him that it's a bad plan.

Even if it is, that's the OP's problem to worry about

Gerrard59:


I really don’t get your animosity regarding his choice. OP has actually worked in Europe and returned to Nigeria, where he was a remote worker after being a mechanic. This is something he has written extensively on Nairaland. He then decides to relocate and begins his search on the best, straightforward and affordable route to emigrate to the US - his dream country. At one point, he wanted to study at the University of Virginia as that was the only university that accepted non-computer science/mathematics/elect engineering grads into their Computer Science master’s program. OP does not fancy the UK and most of Europe due to their ever-changing immigration policies and how it long it takes to become a naturalised citizen.

From his deep and thorough research, which I applaud, he discovers that South American countries’ passports are very strong. Furthermore, he discovers that certain countries enjoy labour privileges with developed countries. These privileges range from Working Holiday Visas to Youth Visas or Farming Visa. OP dug into the H1B system through which most tertiary-educated foreigners use to access the labour market. Before Covid, the probability was high, but after Covid, the chances dwindled drastically. So, he decides not to study in the US since, after studies, one is not sure of easily attaining US citizenship. There is a need for stability rather than running helter-skelter.

From there on, he discovers that citizens of Chile, Mexico, your darling Australia, Singapore and Canada ENJOY unrestricted access to the US labour market. OP is hell-bent on working in the US by fire, by force. But as a legal citizen of a country with strong ties to the US.

He emailed Mexican universities, no response. Singapore is out of the question as being a naturalised citizen as a black person is almost impossible since naturalisation is tied to one’s race. Australian universities are very expensive, even more than the UK. The same cost applies to Canada and before Covid, 8 out 10 student visa applications were denied by the Canadian embassy in Nigeria. I did not pull this stat from my yansh. It is on the Internet.

Chile is left, and he emailed the universities and got some replies. He enrolled in a Spanish language class and paid his tuition fees. Today, he is in Chile.

Now, Mr-I-Worked-In-The-HoR-And-I-Have-Mansions-In-Nigeria-Which-Nobody-Asked, what is bad in his approach?

I admire your patience, could never be me trying this hard to explain something so simple

erico2k2:
One thin I ha e come to notice here is simple.all U throwing arrows here are not the OP.you lot have one thing in common.three topics in your names on Nairaland.This one up here Firefyta is trying to go to the USA to meet that Faat lady he met online by any means so he is proper rooted to travel this root.Now he is upset cos I'm laying it bare as it is.he forget we can go and read his post on his profile.

Lol... Man it's enough na.

We've heard you, Nigeria is a utopia and we should all be proud

Now lets us enjoy the thread in peace

tensazangetsu20:
Decided to go to church today. Took some pics on my way

See as everywhere clean

erico2k2:

Visa fee means you go for holiday not OWRK, after teh visa xpires it means you have to come back to your country if you stay you are an illegal immigrant, I am a British citizen, I can't go to the US to work without a working permit! I have been dealing with Miscreants on NL since 2007 who try to perfect certain countries with the hope people patronize them and they get duped. If not ask yourself this honest question, in today's FX like right about now £100 = CLP99261.70, 1 GBP= 992.62. Meaning teh Chilian Money is nxt to nothing cos a £100 is N1200 right now. Brazil has a higher weight than Chile as the Brazilian R is less than R6 to the £££ so you are Beter and well off in Brazil
NOW IF YOU LIVE NEAR THE US WHERE £100 IS rs555 AND £1 =RS555. Do you need a magician to tell you they chatting Bullshyyte all day??

Yen Yen Yen

Their minimum wage is 440000 CLP/Month (511.63 USD/Month)

median wage is 1.7M CLP/Month

Annual income is $78B

GDP per capita is $28,526


Now do for the Naira.. I'll wait

man be pulling exchange rate like that is an indicator for prosperity

Breathe bro, Its probably haemorrhoids and they are pretty common

Go see a doctor though

Codedboy95:
Don’t mind them, they have been telling me same thing for 2 years now but my 180 connects never expires.

Thanks

tensazangetsu20:
So I have a roommate from Germany I just met today. She's studying vertinary medicine at the same university as I am. The German lady doesn't know anything about tech. She said even though I get 30 hours. I can work double that if I want. No one checks that here. Won't take any chances though.

A German left their free and advanced universities for a paid one in Chile, I'm shocked!

ferhyntorlah:


Touché
Touché
Touché


But come to think of it, it still amazes me that Nigeria is yet to achieve constant electric power supply in 2023!

Its why I don't take the patriots serious.

An oil producing country that has no refinery and no constant electricity(a technology built and perfected over a century ago) is the trenchest of trenches and the sh!tiest of sh!ts. Honestly Nigerians are too loud for the failure that we are.
We should be very quiet and very ashamed for the society that we've built with what we were given

A complete disgrace in the League of Nations

Nigerians should be ashamed to call anywhere in the world trenches

DyingFetus:


This one na glorified trenches

Y'all must have an opinion

Its crazy

one would think your country is paradise but you still can't figure out electricity in 2023

What does Upwork mean by my connects are expiring?

Is it now by force to make proposals

Nigerians are not that smart

She could be washing those bottles for Zobo or Kunu or tiger nut drinks

Where is the proof those bottles are for resale of bottled water?

ycat:
I'm not reading your trash below.

Chileans can't work in the US without H1-B1 visa for a select professional like Indians or green card/citizenship just like every other national, so they have no unfettered access to the US labor market.

You are so insecure about this arrival in Chile, all I'm hearing from you is image making of Chile, the earlier you tell the truth of what you and your friend are feeling the better for you.

You are the liar trying to make Chile what it's not and sell it to other desperate people like you just to claim you are in a better country than Nigeria, which it's not, Nigeria is better than Chile in every way.

I stand on what I said that Chile is a very poor country and its citizens are trekking along Mexican border. I was shocked that a Nigerian moved there for greener pastures, then I realized some people will move to hell just to say they are "abroad." And yes again, Chile does not have unfettered access to the US labour market, not even Mexico can claim to be, only the US citizens and permanent residents have unfettered access to the US labour market, this is why I asked you what "unfettered access" means to you which you couldn't answer but rather went on a tirade.

Well since you insist I stay on this thread, I'll try to keep you company.

As for the demons you are calling for, you will have them to deal with all your life.

You or your friend has just wasted money on Chile and now want to take the frustration out on commenters, no, ko jo!

Give it a rest man

We've heard, you love Nigeria.

Now chill off other people's business

Oyetboy:


Lol wait until you get out of Nigeria

So far their unemployment rate is not 33%...

Purvan:



Relocation no be the goal


Make person see job fess

Lol.... the fact that you can't see the straight line between relocation and getting a job is funny

its hard competing from here

JohnPortar:
Every one of you wants to 'japa', when you get there, you pay taxes without complain.

You claim you don't want to pay in Nigeria because of corruption as if na only Nigeria corruption dey.

Lagos state is miles ahead of other states in Nigeria (despite corruption) because the state has more than enough money.

Give Nigeria a chance, there is only so much those "corrupt people" can "eat"

Nothing sickens me more than acclaimed patriotic Nigerians. "Despite corruption"?

"despite corruption" indeed.

Lagos is a sh!thole like everywhere else.

LMAO

qtguru:


They did that because Upwork needs to raise profit

Didn't they already increase commissions to a flat rate of 10% and they already made quite a lot with connects and boosting
Not to mention the VAT charge which I'm sure never gets to the federal government

My client also mention that he was charged too

This is criminal in a way

emmyN:


I came here just now to ask that same question

Its insane. I remember they only refund 10 connects per interview. Did that change or would l lose 6 connects still even after landing an interview?

Upwork has lost it

when did proposals get as high as 16 connects?

qtguru:


My proposals are simple, each one is specific to the job but there is a consistent format I use

Upwork Clients can only see the 1st 2 lines from your proposals, so because my field is Tech, I have to be direct and also add my portfolio.

The portfolio is the key to getting jobs. It shows proof of work, after portfolio then reviews help.

But if I can mention how I get successful with gigs,

Bidding Tips

1. I try to be the first 5 proposals
2. I also check the "Last viewed by Client", if it's within 5mins, then it means high chances of the client instinctively responding to a notification.
3. If I see a job is perfectly within my field, then I can boost the bids because with a good profile and reviews, when you boost, they can view your work and pick.

Portfolio Tips
Have a portfolio for the gig you are applying for and it can be:
1. Screenshot
2. Video ( if your evidence requires explanation and more proof)
3. Audio

For me I use AwesomeScreen Recorder to share my evidences of Previous works

Thanks. This is awesome

@qtguru..boss, can we get some samples of your proposals cause your success rate is amazing

TONYE001:
Hi Medics,

It's been a very long walk for me. I recall when I first found this thread, it was when I was looking for admission into medschool. I once wrote then that I'd be back here one day to share my testimony. Today is that day. As of yesterday, I qualified as a medical doctor.

The past seven years have really been interesting. I was supposed to finish medschool in 5 years as I was a DE student. But Nigeria happened to me, I got two more years even though I did not repeat any class. But here I am today celebrating success.

I thank you all for all you do here. I thank the creator of this thread (Chief Lagusta). I thank the posters. I thank those that ensured this page didn't die. This thread helped me, it helped many before me, and it will help many after me. I've just concluded my medschool diary, if interested, you may want to read through it.

For all those still in the training, and for those still trying to get in, I wish you all success. It's possible, just continue trying.

Best wishes, friends. Have a great evening.

Dr. Tonye001.

Congrats boss

Olawrites:


Hmmmn, say 1% of Nigerians using Nigeria account get ahead. I bet they faced hell.

1% is a harsh number. Almost everybody here uses a Nigerian account and about a quarter aren't doing so bad

It depends on your niche and expertise and PURE LUCK