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Having grandmothers come around to live with couples and help with babies is a routine African tradition.

When you are abroad, it is a saving Grace - that special priviledge allows parents to continue to earn living and still save, or else it becomes a hole in the pocket and this has implications for sure

Going abroad and having nothing to show for it makes returning home something to not even think about.

This could even cause Depression and it really does.

Some literally work till they drop dead

Going abroad has turned out to be a rat race for many, you would rarely hear such stories.

It becomes an endless self-defeating pursuit of Happiness

I have got a few carburettors for sale at giveaway price, i am literally trying to declutter...lol

Price of Carburettor is on a downward trend

Less rush , prices are dropping

Nothe close to 30k as at few days back

Check out Phrankleen on Youtube, lots of videos sharing stories of several nigerians who have moved to the UK

Reality checks, true life stories and big lessons

ClearFlair:
Which electricity? This is the problem with some Nigerians. Just too selfish...so as long as you are okay and chopping money everyone else should go and die. You didn't bother going around Nigeria to see if electricity is truly better before posting this and you think you are making sense.

Did i say all over Nigeria,

The concluding statement is clear, Share your experience

Confirm or deny

It's either you did not read till the end, or you lack basics of comprehension - Don't embarass yourself further

I included my location for specificity, I am not a nomad to go all around Nigeria

Did i say all over Nigeria,

The concluding statement is clear, Share your experience

Confirm or deny

It's either you did not read till the end, or you lack basics of comprehension - Don't embarass yourself further

I included my location for specificity, I am not a nomad to go all around Nigeria

Following the recent Mutiny by Wagner Chief and leader Prighozin who initally left to Belarus Putin admits having a meeting with leaders of Wagner and not been able to find an agreement for them to continue the war in Ukraine.

Putin needs the Wagner group badly, Without them he can as well just call the War in Ukraine off - It's been enough embarassment already - he should focus on his power grip which seems so fragile after such challenge

Know what is at stake and what it entails

It has no guarantees

Play safe, make an informed decision

I am sharing information on my thread about Japa

Know what is at stake and what it entails

It has no guarantees

Play safe, make an informed decision

Interesting yoruba movie on Youtube

Timaya released a song which featured Olamide

Telli Person - all about Hushpuppi

The impression was a diss track

In the end, what happened-Hushpuppi eventually ended up in jail and is still behind bars

Don't ignore information, it's not about the messenger - it's about the message

Have a cautious realistic optimism not outright disconnect from true reality

Childcare is very expensive

Raising kids is 10 times harder abroad

As you Japa because of their future, Deal with the reality of a western culture, influence and atmosphere.

Your home is not an embassy that's the reality

Student Visa is easy to get ?


Because you are a source of income to sustain institutions

Those Universities cannot survive without foreign students
Foreign students pay double fees of the locals


If you have to leave your country to study, you must have deep pockets lol


Few northerners wey dey go study for UK no dey work
The money dey, no be for hustle

Many students will not recoup their fees, Rent would steadily take a chunk of their earnings.

20hrs of work alone during academic sessions, would not yield much significant returns with monthly rent payment. DON'T FALL PREY THAT YOU CAN HUSTLE,
BE RATIONAL

At the end of end of the day afterms thousands of pounds or millions of Nairn, it's the menial jobs that keep smiling and wanting to embrace your survival.

White collar jobs dey, but Good luck with thathe

Grace exists not luck

Prepare your mind

Don't be deceived by travel agents who have never even boarded a plane for a local flight.

UK life is a predictable boring triangle


Home > Work > Church

Asians especially Indians and Pakistanis have achieved so much with their togetherness abroad and the years of such has resulted in a UK prime minister of Asian origin, Rishi Sunak.

Scotland's Prime minister is also of Asian origin


Bad Belleville and pull him down still exists among Africans abroad, it's way too bad.

A Nigerian in the UK about 3 years ago told me about planning to set up a combination of car wash business with a small space where people take a few drinks, Asun etc.


It blew my mind


He told me, "I only live and work here but 80% of my money is made in Nigeria"

JAPA ....... is not greener pastures


It means there is no trace of green in Nigeria anymore

My interpretation of JAPA is go and never return back
It is like telling people to burn their passport on once you get to your destination.

It's a very wrong narrative pushed by limited information and education

Abroad is perfectly tailored to suit a couple.....yes a couple

2 adults pulling resources together, with a clear plan

They would achieve so much more with less time

The head of the family does not shoulder 90% of responsibility, that's self-destruction mode.

It's shared responsibility


Single mums would struggle

You are worse off leaving Nigeria as single person and hoping to find someone later

Those abroad try hard to come home to pick, unfortunately the dating pool is over messed up right now. Good resources are badly scarce

Ladies wanna escape this continent as well, Self interests hidden under pretence

Abroad life is a lock down life, You step out to work 98% of the time.

Those in Yankee find time to chill inspite of all which is good for their sanity
Pressure from work is crazy.

Some people age faster abroad despite the weather, it's work stress majorly

Going abroad must be with a Plan and purpose

It's not about......when I get there - what you see is not what you get.

I am an introvert, but I tell anyone - Being an introvert abroad can be your undoing.

People network can be crucial to your success abroad

Information shared to you directly might just not be on the Internet

FACT

Why did I return back to Nigeria ?

I still need some fresh air, in a relaxed atmosphere


The trains in London, wait for no 1 - The only day the trains do not work is December 25
Every other day, It has a vital role in taking people to work to ensure work is almost non-stop

It's a common sight to see people chase trains to meet their start time at work - They are paid per hour, not just some civil service jobs where people literally just go to office late to watch movies and gist.

Do we even chase buses in Nigeria? Nah

If you have to live abroad and survive, you must work

For you to work, You must behave yourself

If you have no self-discipline, You are walking into an open trap

A nigerian told me once in London that ''Nigerian men are closer to heaven abroad because the laws of the land makes them behave'' lol

I am a nigerian man, that's one of the funniest things i have ever heard

One of the biggest surprises I had was a Nigerian telling me about the business of combining a Carwash and a small kiosk where people can chill, take a few drinks with Asun etc.

People abroad seem to even see the opportunities more around us in Nigeria, while those around the opportunities just complain as a daily routine

Abroad people, pls feel free to counter me ooooo


I say it as it's in my view, No additives

Coming home is a 'feel good' vibe to Nigerians abroad

The Careworker, HCA, Cleaner, Security officer feels big in home surrounding at least on for some time being before the return back to full time hustle

When nigerians meet frequently - 90% and more of their discussions is about Nigeria.

Home is where the heart is

Those abroad are even more current than those living in Nigeria

No jokes at all, they know what's up