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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:58pm On Jan 04
Goodenoch:


Lol. Two things:

1. I wasn't impolite. I responded and gave actionable advice. I even suggested keywords instead of just saying 'go to Google'.
2. If they follow my advice, they'd get where they need to be in two clicks. Yours would take three, and involve more time and uncertainty.

Your being sanctimonious to me might feel good, but it's actually not helpful if you don't prompt people to learn how to sort basic things out. Think: Will they come on Nairaland every time they want to apply for something in the UK? In asking people for such things, won't they be at risk of being given false information when they could simply do basic research and find the info they need?



Continue to speak grammar. You go explain tire. Just go back and read your response again and put yourself in the shoe of the person that asked the question. I have realised from experience that, no question is stupid when it comes to immigration. Please let him ask and I repeat again, kindly ask any question if you are unsure. Nobody can provide fake information here and people trust the information they get here which is why they are comfortable to ask. Ask ohhh it is life and death matter

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 1:05pm On Jan 02
ehizario2012:


Hi Chief. I am currently on ICAN skills, remaining Performance Management and Financial Reporting to clear skills, I started with no exemptions because my first degree is in science. My last diet was May 2023. I am confused if I should continue with ICAN considering my place is far from the exam location, the cost and acceptability in UK. I am thinking of starting ACCA or CIMA outrightly... Please I need your advice.

Others' advice welcome too. Tx.

Happy New Year all.


My advice: If you are sure of completing ICAN in another 1 year then go for it. If you are not sure, start your ACCA immediately. Please note than ICAN is not a limitation here but it is always good to have their certification as well. ICAN was given birth to by ICAEW.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 11:22am On Dec 31, 2023
Lexusgs430:


Conduct a pre MOT inspection check yourself.......

- Check all your tyres are within legal limits.....
- Check all your lights...
- Check your seatbelts......
- Ensure no warning lights are on.....
- Check your wiper blades .....
- Check your wiper water reservoir is got fluids and clearing your windscreen......
- Ensure your discs and pads are not pitted......
- The body of your vehicle, must not have any dangerous sticking objects......
- Remove air freshener, from rear view mirror...
- Ensure no phone holders are obstructing views.....
Etc etc etc etc .......🤣😁


Thank you so much for this detail. I will do it ASAP. In the event that any of the above fails the pre mot test, should I fix them before taking it for MOT or I should just wait till MOT day assuming I won't be driving it until after MOT
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:36pm On Dec 30, 2023
autologic:

What kind of service do you need for your cars .

It is just due for MOT renewal but one of the cars break light needs replacement which I know my self
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 7:38pm On Dec 30, 2023
autologic:

Yoy can get acrross to me if you are around manchester for your MOT and any of your vehicle repairs needs


Thank you for this. Though I'm in the north too but a bit far from Manchester. Do you think I should use Halford or find any Indian managed centers around
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 4:49pm On Dec 30, 2023
Hello house. Any hint on how to spend wisely when it comes to MOT. My two cars are due in January and February 2024. Does the Centre matter at all cos I am thinking of Halford since they are the one that usually maintain my car but I know they are expensive
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:48pm On Dec 29, 2023
Happyfellow147:
Hello everyone

I’m a chartered accountant from Nigeria and looking towards a UK recognised certification.

Just completed my MSc in Finance and torn between enrolling for CIMA or ACCA.

Can anyone advise?

You will spend a lot writing ACCA again. If you are in England, use your ICAN for pathway to ICAEW. You are good

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 5:35pm On Dec 29, 2023
DaveWonder:
Good day house, I just need encouragement from you all. I entered UK early this month and I've been job hunting, mehn it hasn't been easy at all. I apply not less that 20 jobs daily and I keep getting the unfortunately mail. I live around Manchester. Just want my senior men to encourage me cos sometimes when I see the mail, it kills my moral but regardless I'll keep applying, hoping this phase will pass soon.




Applying for almost 20 jobs in a day is not enough. Align your CV as others had said and make sure you have a cover letter for every application. Search CV-warejouse, total jobs, reeds, etc and ensure you apply for at least 50 in each day for a week. You need to read some job specification and tailor your cv to it. E get why oh. Na computer dey screen you out. So you too give computer what he want

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 2:05pm On Dec 23, 2023
1. Get a UK format CV and come up with at least 2 different CVs. One for cleaning, casual warehouse and production job and one for your professional data analyst job.

2. Go to indeed, CV warehouse, CV-library and search for warehouse and production job. Make sure your cv aligns with the job specifications and ensure you send at least 30 applications in a day for a week then come back and testify. If you or your wife have a car, try and drive to the venue of the day of interview- e get reason for this.

Good luck.



Hello,

Please I am new in the UK for the past week, I've collected my BRP (which comes with NIS), opened a bank account, registered with a GP,... Is there anything I need to do?

Please I want to ask for job recommendations, any job at all. I live in Woolwich London, is their genuine job agencies I can register with to fasten my job hunting. Please I need suggestions, as I have no one here for guardian. Every relation and friends I had while in Nigeria has turned their back at me for reasons I can't fathom. Please brothers, you people are my last resort.

Thank you all. Hoping to get my stand through this platform .[/quote]

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Travel / Re: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by elengine: 8:35pm On Dec 22, 2023
Two questions my ogas here please:

1. For mortgage purpose, I want to switch my current account which is also my salary account from Lyold to Barclays. Is it okay because I haven't seen anyone here saying he got mortgage from Lloyd.

2. Can I still open a LISA account at 40 something age?

Thank you
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 4:06pm On Dec 21, 2023
As a member of silent reader association, I missed this group. Abeg we need to begin to think of having a backup oh. People are benefiting enormously in thos group than anyone can imagine. Some may have gone back to Naija without this group.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 4:30pm On Dec 03, 2023
Controlv:
Elders in the house, please how do you cut cost on car repairs in this UK?

I was recently charged £630 to replace REAR brake pads, brake disc and and brake callipers on a 2012 Honda Jazz... just rear brakes oo.


I later checked the prices of those parts on ebay and its about one-third of what I was charged at the garage. The price difference looks ridiculous but I'm also concerned about the genuineness of the parts listed on ebay.

Any pointers will be appreciated.


By the way, Honda Jazz is a very reliable car for starters. Drove about 9k in 1 year without any issues; serviced once and replaced rear brakes components. Glad I followed oga Lexus recommendations.


For me oh, what I do is to order the parts through RRG Toyota and I get good price from them. I don't have to service the car from them but I take the parts to my mechanic. Ordering from Company like that gives you rest of mind and they can't make mistake because they will get your car details and sketch out exactly what you need. Even if they do, they still will return it at their cost

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 4:06pm On Dec 03, 2023
Pls oh. I am tired of not being able to enjoy premiership and championsleague in this Youkay. Pls IPTV people kindly chat me and come to my rescue abegi
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 10:57pm On Nov 21, 2023
Obirin. Sora fun obirin oh😫😫😫

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 12:49pm On Nov 13, 2023
Please house. I ve found a house that I want to rent but the only ish about the house is that the toilet does not have a radiator for heating while the bathroom has. I want to insist that the LL fix it before paying deposit but I need to know if it is standard that toilet doesn't require it.your swift advice is needed. Thanks
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 12:31pm On Nov 13, 2023
Please house. I ve found a house that I want to rent but the only ish about the house is that the toilet does not have a radiator for heating while the bathroom has. I want to insist that the LL fix it before paying deposit but I need to know if it is standard that toilet doesn't require it.your swift advice is needed. Thanks
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 10:01pm On Nov 10, 2023
Lexusgs430:
For all those that love to switch.......

Barclays is offering £175.00......
😂

Offer till 30/11/23.....

I have a Lyod account for my salary, can I still switch? With it not affect my salary payment since they know it is Lloyd Bank at inception
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:12am On Oct 28, 2023
If you have a Will too in case of death, would you be willing to die?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 7:52pm On Oct 19, 2023
Pls elders. I need UKVI contact detail that I can send a mail to. I submitted my application using priority within UK. Today is the end of day 5.

Thanks
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:32am On Sep 24, 2023
If you are already residing in uk, you should by now be attending church or mosque for information. Otherwise browse rightmove and you will get what you want. If you do not have a particular place in mind among these areas, I will advise you choose Huddersfield or Halifax which is the center to anywhere but a bit far from York. 25 mind to Leeds, 15 mins to Bradford, 40 mins to Manchester etc

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:25pm On Sep 19, 2023
For clarity purpose pls. If you work 18 hrs this week' can you do 21 hours next week and still be compliant with 20 hours cap?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:56pm On Sep 13, 2023
Hello house. Please I need the application link for change from tier 2 visa to another tier 2 visa. . I.e changing employer within the same healthcare.

Thanks.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:45pm On Sep 13, 2023
Hod bless you.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 2:38am On Sep 12, 2023
Pls what is the real name of the home office app. I want to download it
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:34pm On Sep 08, 2023
Greater Manchester plenty and big. Just make sure you avoid the main city. I will suggest you fo Rochdale or Oldham and you can easily enter Manchester within 20 minutes for work. I would have recommended Altrincham but na oyinbo pepper full there and I don't think it is good for jjc

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:55pm On Sep 03, 2023
Them Don arrest them?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:49pm On Aug 31, 2023
[Tell your husband to pay for a day bus ticket and check through those companies from BD17 where you are to bd19 areas, to Halifax and Leeds and brighouse. There are lots of companies in that axis with sign post outside looking for warehouse staff. Also there are lot of care jobs in bradford if your hubby can get a car. For professional job, he needs to keep applying but he should start doing something to bring money home for bills because that your employer no get job for you oh. And bills must be paid.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 6:32am On Aug 12, 2023
Well since you are dependant, why don't you begin to look for audit job now instead of care job. Your COS should give you enough time to qualify and switch. To get audit job, go to top 10 audit firm and register on their website. State it clearly you are available for contract role too and at any time. You will most likely get a contract role for numerous clients and after a while, full time job with COS is sure
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:58pm On Aug 11, 2023
Without thinking twice, I would go with Coy A. However, I know that audit job is hot cake here and I am also an auditor so I know it is an occupation that is highly in demand but I will only advise you to go for B if I know the stage you are in your professional exam and we are sure you would qualify. It seems your mind is made up for coy B but make sure that your passing of the exam is sure pa. By the way, which of the exam are you writing? Do you have ICAN from Nigeria? If you do, and you are writing acca then I will ask you to opt for ICAEW Pathway as well to accelerate your qualification

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 9:30pm On Aug 11, 2023
Senior in the house. Please can I get a car finance in the youkay even if I have not stayed more than 6 months. Thanks.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 8:19pm On Jul 17, 2023
Peerielass:


£1 = N1054 no make sense for you. Abeg pity our country Nigeria.

Make you na leave me oh. Where them dey when I dey look for IHS fees to pay?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by elengine: 7:58pm On Jul 16, 2023
Please o. What is the best app to send money home. I hear say lemonade rate no make sense

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