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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 6:14pm On Sep 19, 2024
descarado:
The possibility of losing her pin is there.
Blacks lose pin cos of flimsy reasons.
I know so many that have lost theirs.
Example of one of those flimsy reasons please
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 3:26pm On Sep 19, 2024
080bjaked:
It's interesting how this argument has "evolved" sha.
I recalled it used to be "200k job in NG or relocating to Canada" around 2013 or so
later it became, "if I earn 500k in NG, I have no business relocating"
then "Bank Mgrs relocating are fools" blah blah
then the benchmark moved to 1m, 2m......now 5m

I'm not advising anyone please (the question seems hypothetical to me at best) but if in a bid to keep the trend logical, the NGN salary moved from 200k to 5m in less than 15years, I wouldn't bank on it when deciding my future.
I think that figure is made-up but i'm not thinking heavily on that to make my points.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 3:21pm On Sep 19, 2024
claremont:
The quality of life a N5000,000/month can give you in Nigeria is incomparable to what a measly £30,000/year nursing starting salary can give in the UK. A family in which one earner earns that much in Nigeria can build and/or rent a mansion. A nurse starting salary would struggle to rent a decent flat, let alone qualify for a mortgage. If we even factor in future salary increment in the UK to justify our reasoning, we should also then consider that she would also get an increment in the 5M salary in Nigeria at some point. IF the future of the children is the reason for the move, a few months of savings can allow her sponsor the kids to study in the UK until they can function independently.

If I were in her shoes, I will take the Nigeria job offer. Work and save aggressively for a few years. Visit the UK and spend time understanding the way the system works here for nurses. Do some research into America as well. If I earned that much in Nigeria before I came to the UK in 2009, I wouldn't have made the decision to come.
1. What is your definition of a good quality of life? N500.00 is about £230, so what quality of life will that afford you in a county where you have unrealisable power supply, unmotorable roads, no free health care, no security, abysmal educational system and the govt that is desperately corrupt

2 . She can't afford that even with 2yrs savings while living in Nigeria., how much do you think she needs to save to be able to pay her kids school fees here, rent, bills, feeding, accommodation and someone who will look after them considering their ages and still pay her rent and bills in Nigeria?

The only reason many of us moved out of Nigeria was because we are looking for a better future right? So after living abroad for 3,4,5 yrs what stops you from moving back to Nigeria since Nigeria is a better choice? Please don't tell me that you are waiting to get a job that pays 5M, or you want to get your citizenship here first, no you don't need it, all you need is your Nigerian passport, work experiences and education you have acquired here.

How many times here have you bribed the police to do their job? How many times here have paid for NHS treatment first before receiving treatment even as a visitor ? Yes we all pay NL and taxes but workers in Nigeria pay taxes as well but get nothing out of it.

Moving abroad is not just about money, its about peace of mind, security and a better future.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 6:38pm On Sep 17, 2024
Lexusgs430:
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1 - Corruption sector....
2- Bad governance sector.....
3 - Gbajue sector.......
grin grin grin
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 5:39pm On Sep 17, 2024
Taal17:
And neither do you.
But what is clear is that the only person that has a definitive job when they land is her. She'll be on that entry level for at least two years. Her husband will need to bridge that gap for childcare cos those kids are young since .
To do this UK move he needs to be prepared to do what he probably has not been primarily responsible for in Nigeria.
Exactly why i will not assumed that he may not be able to upgrade and get a better job in the UK

If families on student visa can survive in the UK then someone with job at hand and no work restriction will, if families with COS can go on to make a good living in the UK then a nurse with two kids and husband case will not be different.

In 5-6yrs time here they will be naturalised British citizens. Tell me a single sector in Nigeria that works?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 6:04am On Sep 17, 2024
Taal17:
I don't think you husband is prepared because with you working the bulk of the work will be with him, including taking care of the kids. Cos your entry level job as a nurse is peanuts .

5 and 7 year olds? SMH
You really know her husband well.

So you think that she will remain in that entry level job for ever? No progression? No salary increases? And her husband will not be interested in upgrading?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 10:21pm On Sep 16, 2024
NurseGrace:
He is a civil engineer . No other skill asides that. And he is of the opinion that I should accept the job in the UK mainly because of the kids.
I will take the NHS job offer, 5m is a lot of money yes but Nigeria has no value system and the economy is very unstable .

Take this as a five years project and the family will be settled, someone has to do night shift to make this work.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 9:38am On Sep 16, 2024
NurseGrace:
Please I need to make an important decision in my life and I need opinions expecially from people in the Uk. I am a Nurse in Nigeria who just got 2 job offers, the 1st is with an oil company in Nigeria with a monthly pay of 5million monthly and the second is a job in UK with the NHS. Please I need suggestions please, if you were in my shoes which will u choose. This decision is very important to me. And by the way I am 35yrs with a husband who is a civil servant here and 2 children (5years and 7years).


What is your husband's view on relocating and possibly working night shift considering your kids age? Does he have some skills that can get him a good job in the UK?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 6:10am On Sep 15, 2024
TRS2020:
Hello

Please can I use electronically generated bank statement without (official bank stamp) to apply for visit visa for grandma?

Thanks.
Sure you can
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 6:21pm On Sep 14, 2024
AgentXxx:
Make Una help me jubilate oo, After 3 theory test attempts , 5 practical test attempts, Over 2k£ spent between booking test dates, a car for each tests and driving lessons, I have finally passed today 🍾🥳

Despite having 14yrs experience of driving through the nook and crook of Nigeria thinking I was a professional driver, my doubt was cleared and I had to relearn and throw a way the bad habits .

As Oga Lexus once said “the more years you spent driving the Nigeria roads, the more lessons and trainings you would need to pass unless you are among the few lucky ones. 😂
Congrats! definitely understand the feeling as a family member went through the same experience and it wasn't funny.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by justwise(mod): 6:34am On Sep 14, 2024
abuhusna1:
Somebody needs to ban this person @justwise
TravelRe: Benefits For Expecting Mother Mother On Student Visa In UK by justwise(mod): 5:59pm On Sep 13, 2024
jayjayfancy:
Hi guys,

Please I need guidance on benefits and entitlement to apply for as a pregnant student in UK.

I still have some months left on my study and I intend applying for for PWS.

Thank you.
I don't think you are entitled or eligible for any benefit
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 5:57pm On Sep 13, 2024
Goke7:
Haitian immigrants nko, who do they look like?
They are now eating pets in Springfield, the dumbest president in American history repeated this false claim during the debate,

I mean his hatred for immigrants is so extreme that he is willing to say just anything to make them look terrible
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 3:54pm On Sep 13, 2024
Goke7:
Actually in Nigeria it was because Obama refused to supply arms to Nigeria to fight boko haram due to human rights violations according to Obama that drove many Christians to trump they saw Obama and the democrats as anti Christianity for that singular act in addition to all the LGBT ish.
So i'm guessing that Trump supplied those arms to Nigeria during his time in office? Trump appointed Richard Grenell to Cabinet, the first openly gay person to hold a Cabinet-level position, Trump banned Muslims from traveling to America during his time in office but Nigerians did not see that as an attack on religion.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 2:52pm On Sep 13, 2024
Goke7:
just how? grin
During the COVID I was watching one well known man of God from Nigeria going on about how God sent Trump to change things but that the FBI and some powerful people are fighting him. He believes that the church should pray so that Trump wins second term in office. I was shocked because I respected his teachings and his knowledge of the bible. Thankfully Trump lost as angels from Africa did not intervene
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 2:42pm On Sep 13, 2024
dustydee:
You forgot to add Netanyahu. tongue
Absolutely.. he is another danger to humanity
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 1:48pm On Sep 13, 2024
Kenn55:
I struggle to understand why some of us immigrants support a con man like Trump. Have you guys listened to his MAGA base like Alex Jones, Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and other of his surrogates and see the kind of venom that comes out of their mouth? MAGA is not about policy, it is about " white grievances " and you guys are being used without knowing.
Add Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene to that list

It will surprise you to know that a lot of Nigerians support Trump and Putin and will still go to church to pray for peace and good governance in the world
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 1:32pm On Sep 13, 2024
jedisco:
Hehe... it's largely down to lgbtq and abortion issues. Don't be surprised if Reform proposes to strip all non-white folks of their British citizenship and at the same time proposes an anti-abortion/lgbtq stand some of our people would consider supporting him based on the later.


When you losten to those mentioned folks, you see most of their anti-illegal immigration stuff is a smoke screen. Their main concern is the changing demography and increasing attainment of minorities. They then go on to paint previous decades before this change as some utopia to rally their fan base so they can 'make America/UK/AUS/Can great again. Yes, I don't support uncontrolled undocumented immigration but as we've seen with the recent UK election campaign and riots, to many of these nut heads, any non-white person = illegal immigrant.
1010%!!! If those coming over the border are from Norway it will not make news no matter the number.

Christian value? No real Christian will support Trump, obviously Christianity these days got nothing to do with bible values, its all about cult of personality and money.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 2:54pm On Sep 11, 2024
jedisco:
Lol... you carry this matter for head.

I'm in watch mode- the ultimate results might not be as close as people think.
lol .. Trump is a danger to humanity.. if he wins again then God save America for real
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 2:52pm On Sep 11, 2024
directonpc:
Seriously. Weirdly people like Elon Musk support him.
Elon Musk was promised a position in Trump White House if he wins, all millionaires and billionaires donating to political parties are doing so expecting something in return.. tax cuts etc.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 11:45am On Sep 11, 2024
directonpc:
you don see Trump tweets about how him win the debate?
lol surprised? That dude got no shame, let’s see if he will agree for second debate after this humiliation
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 7:18am On Sep 11, 2024
As expected… humiliated

TravelRe: Which Country Gives Visa To Nigeria Passport Holder Easily.. by justwise(mod): 3:57pm On Sep 06, 2024
cyrusmillz:
Seun and Justwise
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by justwise(mod): 6:03pm On Sep 04, 2024
Ririmichael:
London
Heathrow
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by justwise(mod): 5:34pm On Sep 04, 2024
Ririmichael:
Good morning all please I have few questions to ask.
Between Gatwick and Heathrow where’s the best place to land?

Also can I travel with very dried goat meat?
What is your finally destination in the UK?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 10:47am On Aug 31, 2024
justwise:
@All

How does this share code thing work? A family friend has been working with a care company since 2019 on spouse visa, renewed the visa twice and two months ago he applied for ILR and two weeks ago his company contacted him requesting for his share code as his visa has expired, he replied to inform them that he doesn’t have one and never worked with one, he sent them letter from HO indicating that he has applied for ILR.

The company did not get back to him but last week as he was getting ready to leave for work he saw a message from the work group platform that changes have been made to his shift, he checked and noticed that they have removed all his shifts.

He called them to find out and was told that it was because of the share code issue.


Does he have a case against this company?
Update on this….

So after back and forth with the company he was contacted two days ago by the company that the HO has given him temporary permit to continue working until his application is decided.

@Cyberknigh I think the case in the article you shared regarding this case might have prompted the HO to do a much better job than blanket refusal
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 2:49pm On Aug 26, 2024
elengine:
Hi everyone. Someone had suggested on this platform in 2023 that we should create an investment forum. Abeg is the forum now existing? If not, our seniors should lead while we follow.
Create one.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 7:17pm On Aug 25, 2024
topellycategory:
Search for 001general on facebook the guy said he's ready to give referrals to anyone interested in joining the British army.


That will be a prob.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 3:58pm On Aug 24, 2024
justwise:
Yes you can withdraw the application and start another before decision is made , there is a link on govt website that will take you through the process but that application fees and IHS will not be refunded immediately, it could take a month or two before they refund you.
Jannyfranc:
Thank you so much Afroxy @ Justwise please what is your opinion?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 12:31pm On Aug 24, 2024
afroxyz:
Your visa application fees would not be refunded. Only your IHS fees would be refunded.

If you have money do another application. The most recent application would override your previous one. You'll get refunded in full for the previous application
huh
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(mod): 9:34pm On Aug 23, 2024
Jannyfranc:
Hello everyone,is it possible to withdraw visa application for dependant you have paid both IHS and Visa application. Reason is to correct error in the form,then fill it again?please direct me on the process involved.
Yes you can withdraw the application and start another before decision is made , there is a link on govt website that will take you through the process but that application fees and IHS will not be refunded immediately, it could take a month or two before they refund you.

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