Mordecai:
While you may be right about the statistics, have you considered that it could be attributed to the socioeconomic status of these students' families?

With big 4s and top consulting firms? You gotta be joking

haybhi1:


No mind the idiot. Covenant wey be say na image branding full their modus operandi.

All the competition wey dem dey pit us with all the quack private schools, e no get one wey all these top federal schools no dey dump dem. E no get any at all. One mumu go go out there dey talk rubbish.

He dey take schools wey dey get low rate of profs take compare schools wey dey make profs. The same Covenant wey be their first VC na Unilorin lecturer.

The maga think say na just vibe, money, and english wey full Covenant dey make school school. Book dem no sabi.

I sabi pezin wey write >100 researches, publish them, as a student, he dey Oxford now, full-fledged scholarship, na federal school. This mumu get mouth dey yarn rubbish.

Private schools wey be na them be reason Oloyede dey drop jamb cut off and standard yearly. Arindin omo.

I beg to disagree on this.. I attended federal University and I can tell you for free that covenant University grads are doing well especially in finance related courses, I may not be privy to other departments but finance or accounting those dudes are doing well. Go and check the big 4s, investment banks, big 3 in consulting and you will see them in loads. Despite the school is still young they boost with good numbers of CFA chartered. Let's leave sentiment apart and be real

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smartz5311:
Good morning everyone, My wife who is a dependant just got her Visa today and it was written on her Visa restricted work, Please what can be done to rectify this.

It's not a problem.. every dependant has it. You can do all kind of jobs except sportsmen

garfield1:


I'll have preferred edun as finance minister and alake as media and publicity adviser

I think he wants to use the advisers to checkmate the ministers. He'd listen more to the advisers while making the ministry to act on their advices. You know ministers are politically selected.

harddrive2012:
Hello,

Sent a mail. Kindly check your inbox please.

Thanks.

I'm unable to access the mail.. send me a DM on Hyzichbayo(at)gmail.com

harddrive2012:
Hello,

I need help from anyone with Payroll Assistant/Account assistant role in the Uk please regarding interview questions. I would appreciate if I can inbox anyone in this role privately or if you know anyone that can help please.

Thank you 🙏

Dm i could be of help with my limited knowledge.. I work as a financial accountant but I haven't prepared payroll however, I do review it for arithmetic accuracy and proper provision accounting. Also you can reach out to the *thehrguy*

Solumtoya:


Wahala... ILR from 5 years to 8 years... Hmmm... There are better ways to tackle immigration and attract only quality talents sha. The Point Based system is not "pointing".

My major challenge with the whole thing is the fact that an Immigrant, no matter how skilled, is tied to the Sponsorship of the Employer. I don't mind the 8 years but requiring an Employment Sponsorship for 8 years is crazy. Such a person can't even easily change jobs but has to remain with Employers willing to sponsor and remain at the mercy of such Employers.

The Global Talent Visa would have been a good remedy but even that is not the easiest to get, I hear.

Don't want to talk about the Visa Fees and IHS for 8 years!

Tbh the UK is confused because I don't see how this will solve the migration problems rather skilled professionals would start looking elsewhere because of the cost, inflexibility to change jobs etc. I don't even know any country that give citizenship after 8 years because they are said they want to be in line with many other countries criterion. They should kukuma close borders

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12156381/amp/Foreigners-wait-longer-British-citizens.html

Conservatives are really desperate to win.. They are looking for every avenue to look good and acceptable to the English.

harddrive2012:
Hello bro, I’m also considering getting chartered. Though I Started ICAN in Nigeria and still in Skills with 2 papers left.
May I ask if you started your ACCA in UK?
I have checked the fee online and it looks much 😂.
Would you advise I continue my ICAN in UK and probably convert to ACCA later using my ICAN. Or make I just close eyes start ACCA here from the foundation level for those with Bsc. Accounting.

Thanks

I'd advise you start ACCA if you can because you're still in skilled level, if you were in professional level I would have advised otherwise and moreover, being ACCA part qualified can still get you roles in UK but ICAN part qualified won't get you much.


I use ICAN here and it's recognised top audit firms including big 4s and multinationals but still planning to convert my ICAN to CIMA because I'm tired to shalaye and my boss also advised I do.

davide470:
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marylandcakes:


My council tax is almost 4k per annum, so count yourself lucky.

Jeez! Which area is that? Your building must be a big one

hustla:


You better mingle and listen to how much some people dey make.. Cos you don't make it doesn't mean others aren't killing it in their field

Came across a DevOps role yesterday and my friend told me he will be interviewing for something similar (he came in last month btw and he is looking to get 2 remote Tech roles). There are women in this same UK who do two remote Project Management roles, none pays less than £500/day

E say NHS

Just dey play, you hear me? Dey play

As in, make dem dey play.. is just like saying civil service salary is the benchmark in Naija.. I met a guy who used to work with JP Morgan, omo when the guy told me his bonus I shocked, his salary is on another level.. The fact is that we need all these to motivate ourselves and see beyond our current status.
Even TFL pays better than NHS sef

kwakudtraveller:

Haven’t worked a day in Investment banking. Started in accounting with an FMCG coy, moved to oil and gas and then did a stint with a crypto company before our japa journey. Got ACA years ago. Funny story, I met a lad on a train and we got talking, nice Jamaican lad, He’s a finance business partner and he made me realise that such a role exists. He also advised me to speak to an accounting agency. I didn’t bother with the latter and just reworked my CV and applied aggressively. Your salary is quite good and you are on the right track. I would be lying if I said that I got any special certifications.

Thanks for sharing this.. it makes alota sense.

Just for confirmation, is your ACA ican or ICAEW? My boss wants me to convert my ICAN to ICAEW or CIMA. Thanks

Lolli2pop:


Osheeyyy salary reviewing moment has come… oya ohh everyone come out with your salary lool

@justwise @lexusgs

This is a faceless forum so why would he lie? Such things are good to motivate others to believing in aiming higher.. I've got friends that think they can not earn more than 35k.

kwakudtraveller:

I’m a skilled dependant in finance and I’m currently earning £75k plus bonus. If you target 28k jobs that’s what you’ll earn and If you target 75k jobs and above and you are skilled, na wetin you go get.

Boss, you must be in core finance like investment banking and Co. I'd appreciate if you can share more about your career background and also certifications you've got to help newbies like me. I'm also a finance professional and currently using my ICAN in uk with a pay of 44k and I believe I can earn more with right certifications and guidance.

P.S. this is my 5th month in UK tho.

thenny312:
I plan on bringing my wife next month but I’m hearing that the UK wants to ban dependents from coming in.

I don’t know how true this is.

@duches90 Have heard anything ?

It's still a rumour but do it fast

Solumtoya:


With each attempt, your score gets a hit and reduces further. It's best to stay away from credit applications for some months to let your score breathe. In the meantime, do other things to increase your score.

I know many people get Cards within few months of arrival. But for most, it might not be the case especially. It's best not to keep trying in the initial months.

You're right. Infact I know a student in my church that has gotten. It's even funnier when I checked on experian and no record was found about me. I'll do as you said by focusing on increasing my score.

bigtt76:
Hmmmm have you registered on the UK electoral roll? Do you have direct debit payments to your utility bills running? Must be something you are doing wrong. I was fortunate to have gotten mine approved the same month I got in here. All the best

I've applied to be registered on the electoral roll since April 8th but no response yet, I had to send a mail to my local authority to know the update. I haven't set up my direct debit yet but it will start this month.

Solumtoya:


Toughest, you say... Can you name other cards that are easier?

Tbh, I've decided not to bother myself with credit card acquisition again because I've tried applying but I always get rejected. This is my 5th month in UK and 2nd month working full time even my bank rejected. Don't know what to do again really

AgentXxx:
You can’t eat your cake and have it. You have to choose one. Person like me no care about Credit score because I no Dey plan mortgage anytime soon. Have been switching like kilode 😎those 200£ and 175£ na him be the koko

Can I switch from revolut to natwest? Abi na only highstreet banks

rayralph:


First Job : offer in November , started May 1st the next year.

Second Job : offer in January, started July same year.

P:S I was the one chasing them for updates.

Lol, UK employers generally take their time. My recruitment process also took 4 months eventho I stated I was available immediately. This is a private coy not nhs tho

Goke7:


The UK job market is an experienced-based market, it's either you look for jobs tailored to your experience back in Nigeria or you decide to start a new career path by going for graduate or entry roles that require no experience to start. Good thing you are not looking for sponsored visa jobs for now so this is my personal advice, I have been seeing large companies like Lloyds bank advertising for entry-level business analyst roles, which they call apprentice Business analyst roles, I have also seen another Large company known as Legal & General advertised same, so check out things like that and apply. Apprenticeship roles as Business analysts, Data analysts, and others are a good way to go, for 12 or 24 months or so they will train while you work, with this you have solved the UK experience-ish barrier and you can move on from there. Good luck, so target large organisations for apprentice roles.

Just to add, salary amount should not be your problem now as this is where our people are missing it. Your priority is to define your career path and integrate fast into the Uk system

You're right UK job market is experience based, however, your experience in Nigeria can also count depending on you package your CV and how good your transferrable skills are.. if you've got what it takes to get the job please apply and give your best. Apply to coys directly and leave those Outsourcing HRS cos they'll ding you once they hear you've got no UK experience. I got my first job(experienced level) here without UK experience infact i got 2 offers. We need to up our game like the Indians and start applying for experienced level jobs.

stillme231:
baba I dn off tv o... I dey stream am now online and e dey manageable ... All my eyes en na WA for this country

Abeg share link wey u dey use stream am

yolkman20:


I've checked nouveau care but they won't give us until after probation which is 3months and all we've got is 2months. He choke gan, I can't sleep. Even if na tibi tibi, I no mind😉

You sure? Cos nouveau care dey bring overseas candidates oo.. I no get plug for the tibi tibi but I sure some guys here fit get, sha dey careful make dem no scam u.. maybe you fit apply for school ASAP oo

yolkman20:


currently in London, Woolwich boss, but I don't mind going anywhere.

Check somersetcare & nouveau care(currently have an opening for care assistant with sponsorship) if you don't mind. You can try other care homes in South and Midlands. Those areas do not have much hands hence, getting COS could be easier. All the best

It seems the scarcity is everywhere even here in uk

SimpleGuy001:
general enquiry, how much do you think someone can save from earning 45k pounds gross in the uk after taxes and all expenses. Just an estimate

This amount is above national average which means you aren't doing badly. However, saving is a bit relative as you've got to consider alot of things like rent in terms of area, if you've got dependents & other financing. Well, I believe you should be able to save atleast 1k if you're the only one and with an assumption that your rent and bills is circa 1k. 200 to 300 should be enough for groceries and another 150 for transport. So it's possible but if you've got family with children you might need more sef.

Solumtoya:


There are so many things to consider but without more information, I would gravitate towards the 2nd because I'm not a big fan of contract roles in these early stages as the terms are fixed and they can easily be terminated, you're seen as a mercenary with little benefits nor career progression and are often easily replaced should circumstances change. On the other hand, they pay more BUT no benefits, pension contributions, room for increment, promotion, etc.

I once got a permanent role, resumed and within few months, the Management approved a salary raise of 5% across board after a year of deliberation (long before I joined) and it was backdated for 3 months. I benefitted from that ONLY because I was permanent.

Thanks for your advice.
Well, there's pension and even bonus in the offer for the FTC role

Hi Elders,

Trust everyone is coping well with the weather.

Please I need advice on the 2 offers I just got because they are my first job Experience in UK. Both roles align to my background as a finance person & none offered sponsorship but I'm not really bothered as I hold a skilled worker dependent visa.

1st offer.
A 12 months FTC with a leading retail chain in UK and pay is almost 13k above the second offer. The coy is good on CV to port.

2nd offer.

A permanent role with an audit firm in Dorchester not among the top 80 firms when I checked. However, eperience is worth it as I would be exposed UK gaaps(frs 101,102 etc).

Cc: santander semmyk lexusgs430
Thanks