BouharryArtikou:


Sorry if I’m asking too much.
£30 for diesel. Wow!
Please what type of car is that? Renault
I mean the year and engine size. 1.6L

I will really want to get a little, and cheap banger.

@lexusgs430 any ideas?
@DaveChapelle, can you suggest?

Diesel cars are no longer considered clean but I don't know if it now affects taxes.

bishopkinkin:
The problem is I alreadybooked this hotel long ago via booking, but somethinghappened and I had to postpone my trip. Then booking said for the new date modification, there was an extra fee of 75$ to be paid on arrival... so I was okay thinking I can pay with cash. On gettingthere the hotel says they don'tdo cash only card. And it's too late to cancel my reservation, else I won'tget refund.

Have you tried paying using paypal or linking your card to paypal or Gpay?

Interesting

BouharryArtikou:
Good people….
Someone told me they pay £20 per year for Road Tax (on a 2nd hand car). Meanwhile mine is like £300 annually.
Are there truly cars with such low road taxes?
Please help

I pay £30 per year for a diesel car.

mrcodebreaker:
I’m guessing its not IT right? Everyone always says job security. Has there been a time when you didn’t have a contract gig.

It is actually IT but very specialised (Telecoms) and limited hence why I am looking to go into the tech side.
There was a time I didn't have a gig but luckily my contract "savings" saw me through. I am perm now because I didn't find a contract role plus I had hope to hit a jackpot so I can retire. Well long and short of it is that I am back to work and retirement is postponed .

wonlasewonimi:


You can't afford to go to the dark side

I agree. But it is not for everyone.

Irenenwaka:


Lool says the person who wants a mentor…. Oga you should be the one mentoring us ooo

No nah, I am trying to change career that's why. I have been lucky so far in my current field.
I do mentor people too but mentor pass mentor especially when the mentor is a goddess.

wonlasewonimi:


How are the umbrella companies treating you?

Currently a Perm. I had an assessment which deemed me then to be inside but the implementation was postponed so I and others appealed. That contract has ended now and I am back to perm. Looking to go back though even if I am deemed inside IR35, this permanent thing is not working for me.

mrcodebreaker:
Any contractors here? How many interviews averagely do you do to land a role? Any advise on jumping from full time to contract?

For me in my 2 contract roles so far, it's been 1 interview each. The second role was 1 and half. The half was for them to see me in person and lasted less than 20mins because I extended it with my questions so that my transport fare will not waste.
That's one of the advantages of contracting. I hate long recruitment processes.

Modified.
Actually all my jobs in the UK, Permanent and Contract have been 1 interview only.

Irenenwaka:



Loool there’s something about your username … the first time i saw it as well I concluded yu were a female hehehe

I wanted to create a new one but may be I should keep it. Make I confuse people small.

Aphrodite007:


Oh wait. Oh I’m so sorry. Dustydee sounds so feminine. My apologies. Unfortunately we really don’t help men. No vex. You can still send her a message, she might; she really might.

No worries, I just need to get serious and be more confident. I think I have the basics but need a bit more belief in myself. I will make the move successfully. Thank you for going out of your way to help.

AirBay:
But wait o, @dustydee na M... baba no vex o, your name sounds F to me just like @Aphrodite007 sounds Hermaphrodite....

Chai, I don die. Hmmn, let me get a new account.

Aphrodite007:


Hahaha you’re not serious. Yeah it’s a no-no. Haba dusty I spent my day run I g round looking for how to get you help. You know this is a nameless place and me I like my id hidden, so I had to find another way for you to get the help you.
I’m always so proud of women that want to change careers and I’ve finally found someone for you - had to ask for her permission.

I understand. Thank you so much. I will contact her.

Modified:
Wait o, do I come across as a woman?
No wahala sha, I guess she'll be expecting a woman so perhaps it might not work but thank you so much.

Interestig times ahead.
Patel plans visa penalties for countries that do not cooperate on deportations.

Priti Patel will be granted new powers to impose visa penalties on countries that do not cooperate on deportations, under new reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill announced on Friday.

The Home Secretary will be able to suspend visas entirely, impose a £190 surcharge on applications to come to the UK or increase visa processing times.

The powers will affect the whole visa service, including study, work, visitor and settlement visas.


The aim is to encourage other countries to cooperate with the UK Government when it comes to deportations and removals.

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/patel-plans-visa-penalties-countries-121450643.html

Irenenwaka:



[b]On my cv i had my age and gende[/b]r but definitely not my state of origin looool

I never knew that was a big no no

But to cheer you up, some online applications do ask "diversity" questions which includes your age range, gender and race.

@Aphrodite007 you no wan mentor me ba

Aphrodite007:


A job ad would have some words in it. Make sure you have those words in your cv. What I mean is, if you’re applying for a Scrum master role, and your cv doesn’t have “scrum” in it, it will fall through.

What I advise my mentees to do is:

Pick 3 job ads that you like. Read & digest them very well. Paraphrase each sentence into your cv (if it’s a something you’ve done or can do o).

The reason I put that last sentence is because I have a few people that “lied” in their cv and are crying now in the job.

So be kiaful- no go do pass yasef.

If you don’t know the job line, invest time into learning it, that’s how you upskill yourself for a role. E.g. if the job line says sql, go to w3schools and learn basic sql. It will help you defend it well if asked in an interview.

Also make sure you don’t have things like age, gender, full address (just London or Leeds and postcode is fine) or state of origin (lol whenever I see these in cvs i k ow it’s a Nigerian ). Please don’t put picture.

If you have money, find a cv writer online and pay them to arrange your cv for you. It’s worth the investment because they make it look very fine and some more words you may not remember.

Please how can I join your mentorship club? I need a mentor badly. I am trying to change careers at the moment and think I have some skills but need guidance to put it all together.
Is it ok if I contact you?

mrcodebreaker:

[b]
Another pro tip for places like amazon, google and facebook don’t apply for more than 2 job openings on their sites. [/b]When you do get an interview and unsuccessful. You need to wait atleast 6 months (amazon), facebook (I think 3) before making another application.
You can scatter your cvs up and down but don’t apply to these big companies like a mumu. Even if you change email, algorithms dey to flag you out.

Please can you throw more light on this? I think I am currently having this issue with Amazon. I an an unsuccessful interview with them a fe years ago and ever since I have not gotten any. My friends have sent in countless referrals but no success. I even asked them to delete my data under GDPR and they declined, used a different email (Mumu like me) without success. Please if you can tell me what's happening, I will appreciate it.

Aphrodite007:
Went on a hiatus guys- sorry for my absence- was dealing with a divorce (we just grew apart chasing money hehe)

I’m trying to get a global talent visa (tech nation route). The hope is to get it and then create a thread that would teach others how to do it but I got rejected on my first application. The plan now is to try again (while addressing the mistake I made in my last application) or pay a lawyer (waste of money as I still have to explain everything to them anyway lol)

Doing the talent visa alone made me realise how invaluable just wise (however annoying he is), Lexus and lagosIMH are for their invaluable contributions to Nairaland (sorry you can’t use this for an endorsement but I appreciate you guys loads for all you’ve done and are still doing on Nairaland.. ok let me add ralphjean before he slaps me lol)

I’m back now sha.
Party time- the devil is back

Sorry to hear about your situation. I actually went through your profile last week to see if you had logged in recently.
On the global talent visa, did you appeal? Someone told me if you appeal, you have a high chance of success. You don't need to submit additional documents but emphasise what you submitted. I wish you the best.

Damilolly:
services after one is a citizen is very cheap. Renewing your British passport is £75.

Renewing a Nigerian Passport in Nigeria is cheaper than £75.

canadaishome:


Thank you

By the way, most graduate roles starting September 2022 are now open and will start filling up by the end of the year and early next year that's why it is important to start applying now. Your chances are higher now than later.

canadaishome:


Please, do you have further advice on positioning one's resume since I can't work full time yet and yet to graduate?

Use your school's career service. They will help you with CV review and guide you.

hustla:


Will they wait till he has graduated?

Yes. If they can't or won't wait, they will tell him/her.

canadaishome:
Hello everyone

I was just thinking how one can prepare himself ahead for the job market after graduation. I'm studying information technology with cyber security with graduation in 2022.
Any pointers will be appreciated.

Your job search should have started by now. Start submitting your applications from this week.

paddedbabe:
Please how do yougo about applying for these jobs that sponsor visa,I just got into the UK and trying to settle in.please help me.

Check various job boards and apply for a role you like. Some will state that they offer sponsorship while some won't. Just apply and see how it goes. If you are a student, check your school career website, attend job fairs (You will find this on your school's career website), gradcracker.com, totaljobs.com and many more.

justwise:


Yes but if you use standard you still get it within a month, i never bothered with their fast track though as i see it as waste of money.

No, it takes around 6 months for ILR.

justwise:


Thank you all for your messages..really appreciate.

@fatima04 i'm not really surprised that they are still doing it unofficially but this is the thing though...they are complaining of backlog of applications and people have been waiting for months but they still find time to process fact track application for extra £100? Nice!

Well the UK charges £800 for ILR fast track so £100 for passport fast track is quite reasonable.

tobianskee:
Hello guys.
I have a question please. If you get to uk on a student visa or let’s say dependant visa. If you get a job offering more than 25k per year, does it give you the leeway to apply for tier 2 visa or the job has to come with sponsorship as wel even if it pays above 25k.
PS; I know this might have been answered before or a ‘quick google search’
I’d just like someone to explain to me like I’m 10
E jor edakun, abeg

You need a sponsor to apply for tier 2, you cannot apply on your own.

KOVIC19COVID20:


Really? “Without Drama” ?
You mean it?
24 hours? No drama? For real?

Does “without drama” also mean without “roger”?
As in, fill form online. Pay (officially legal fees) online. Walk into NIS office. Do biometric capture. Go home. 24 hours later, passport was ready?
Biko, which passport office was that please?

Yes it is possible. I know someone who paid online and went in for biometrics without roger. Of course the guys will not be happy but it is very possible but not at all NIS locations.

seunmsg:
Nobody ever said that rotational presidency is constitutional. It is an established political practice for unity, equity and national cohesion. It was on this basis that the north demanded for power shift in 2015 after Jonathan had completed Yaradua’s term and his own full tenure. It was also on this basis that all southern candidates who were far richer and popular nationally stepped down for Yaradua at the PDP convention in 2007.

So, saying it is unconstitutional is just playing the Ostrich. It was never about the constitution. The north has had its fair share of power from 2015-2023. Exactly on May 29, 2023, a southerner will takeover from Buhari. It is what it is and nothing can change it.

On VAT, I agree only with the part of the resolution calling for all parties to stay action till the matter is decided by the Supreme Court. VAT is a consumption tax and should never be a federal tax in the first place. However, we should all wait for the final judgement so as to avoid confusion in the system.

On open grazing, it remained banned in Southern Nigeria. Livestock whatever is none of our business. Anybody that wants to go into cattle business should set up a ranch. It is as simple as that.

They know what they are doing. A good number of the Northern governors want power to shift to the South but they have adopted this position because of the word "MUST" used by Akeredolu. He, as an SAN, should have known better not to use that language especially when some Northern governors were already on record that power should shift to the South for fairness. In my opinion, that statement by the Southern Governors was unnecessary. Only the PDP was leaning towards a Northern candidate and that should have been left for the PDP governors. In the end I think they will come to a compromise and a Southerner will emerge, at least for the APC.

DoubleN:
Thanks the response. It's really because of the International 'Experience'. For the black box, no way to avoid it as the cheapest insurer I saw is the one offering that option.

I reduced my project annual mileage from 2K miles to 1K miles and my premium has dropped to around £1,500 thereabout.

Is there an advantage of adding another named driver with an international experience aka my wife?

I am impressed by this country Sha and the way they manage data.. Kai!!

Thanks.

With that blackbox and depending on how your driving is, your insurance premium may increase. So for example, if you overspeed, blackbox will take note of it and tell insurer that you are a "risk" and then insurer could then adjust your premium accordingly.

Ok, I thought someone posted that here some weeks ago but I wasn't sure. All the best.

justwise:


I finally read the UK version of that website, that fast track has been suspended and they are encouraging people to apply for ETC if one need the passport urgently. As they are still processing April applicants there is no point even applying now.

justwise:


Thanks for this info, just read it now on their website, it cost extra 30 euros

Euros? I think the person paid £100 minus or so.

justwise:
@All

Thank you for your messages of condolence.

Sorry fr your loss, may God comfort you.
If the premium/same-day service is still available, use it. I know someone who did it some months back but I don't know if it's still available.
I have been very lucky in the sense that all the 3 times I have had to renew my passports, it has been almost stress free.