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dokiOloye:
some 1 bedroom apartments go for 1million naira here in Gwarimpa and Katampe extension wc are not even inside d town per se.

Don't mind these Lagos people.

When a saw the rent of one of the houses my boss manages, I was shocked for a whole day.

A self contain in Wuse Zone 6 for 1 million Nigeria Naira... and it has no kitchen.

There is God ooo.

stevoskyj:
Please how did you the motivation to do this, i've been will to try something like this but the tot of it scares me.. plus i dont know where to start from

My guess is either your family is in Abuja or you are very comfortable here if not, you will see the motivation immediately your host you are squatting with start giving you attitude.

My advice, leave your comfort zone now... be swift about it. If you are a graduate and have served, time is far spent.

And my motivation is, I have a family to support... I lost my dad late last year and I'm taking responsibility of contributing my quota to the well being of my family back home, at least before I get married... it's a personal task.

You don't need to lose your dad before you get motivated.

Please brother, do something before something do you.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF A WELL DESIGNED AND ATTRACTIVE CV.. FREE OF CHARGE.

My joy is that every young man/woman should take up responsibility.

donephi:
2months and you already have an apartment.
Kudos bro,
Do you mind giving the location u got an apartment and the range u paid.
Thank you

Thanks Boss... I live in the suburb of Abuja. The most bubbling place after main town. I think that's enough clue.
Secondly, a self contain or bed sitter cost 150k, if you are lucky(sadly there may not be water), to 300k(with water of course) in where I live... I don't stay in a self contain tho.

kowema:
My problem is people living very fake life in Abuja.
I see dem everyday mehn!..

Abuja is not as hard as people say though, especially for anyone who has lived in a tough place like Lagos.

To me ,housing nd Transport is relatively cheaper in Abj than Lagos.
Abj Landlords don't do d kind of Maths Lagos Landlords do.

If you are new here, please cut ur coat according to ur material, never ever envy or crave for what the next person has cus u never really know.

You are wrong on housing... I've tried both.

I know you will want to mention VI, Lekki, Ikoyi.
Come and try Asokoro and Maitama here in Abuja. Be adventurous enough to try it.

Houseofglam7:
The hustle is real

I tell you.

Thanks Boss! Life's journey is not easy.

I sympathise with the OP. All what she stated are the reality on ground here in Abuja. Hence, I've compiled a list on how to survive in Abuja as a fresher.

Please Read! https://www.nairaland.com/3021964/tips-how-survive-abuja-freshers#44289592

This thread is inspired by a touching story of a Nairalander (Pretty002) on fp today.

READ!
https://www.nairaland.com/3019959/trials-fresh-abuja-resident

Introduction:
Abuja is a fast growing city that presents great prospects hence many Nigerian Youths especially graduates ( a handful from neighbouring countries) troop into this Nigeria Big Apple to either pursue their career or work for a living.
No doubt, Abuja's population is increasing by the day majority of which are youths.
Hence it is peculiar to meet various challenges in this fast growing city.
Some of the problems that are common will be listed and discussed and possible ways of coping with then will be proffered. While doing this, I'll briefly state my personal experience as a Fresher and how I'm surviving as I'm still a fresher.

Please note that there is no hard and fast rule of survival. What will work for Peter (my late father's name) might not work for Paul.
Read and learn.

1. Accommodation:
This was and is still the biggest problem in Abuja... for those who didn't read Pretty002's story, she discussed extensively how she has been suffering from this same issue.
But do you know that there are more empty houses in Abuja than the ones people live in? That's by the way side though. For freshers, this poses a big problem.

For those planning on coming to abuja to work or stay, accommodation in Abuja is very expensive far expensive than Lagos. For those doubting Thomas, come and see for yourself. So when coming here, plan on where to stay at least for the first few months before you can get your own place.

Solution:
Please and please before leaving home, create a network of TRUSTED friends minimum of 2 living Abuja already that you can stay with for the time being.

For me, I had 3 friends I could stay with when I was coming to Abuja. And to avoid too much shakara from any, I was shuttling the 3 houses during the weekends but I spent the week in one of the houses cus it was in town closer to my workplace.

Always suggest and support any arrangement that will encourage better leaving for your host.
As for me, the very first dat I stayed at my friends place, I contributed a larger part in buying gas, I did the dishes even when I didn't use them. Subsequently, I supported him financially in paying for water bill, bought groceries and cooked.
Please don't see it as slavery. You are the one at the disadvantaged end here.
Except you are very comfortable, do not stay in your friends place more than 3 months. Have a plan of getting your own place when you get a job, no matter how small or how far the place is.

Lastly, on accommodation, please ladies! Do not stay in a guy's house unless he's your brother or close and very close relative.

2. Getting a Job:
This is also another tough part in Abuja. Getting a job is not easy at all. Although I got my present job 2 days upon landing Abuja, I have friends who up till now are still searching for job.
Please plan well and don't rely on that uncle that promised to give you a job once you move to Abuja (due respect to those faithful to their words).

As for me, immediately I stepped into Abuja, I started searching for job the next morning. I moved from office to office, I printed my CV and made lots of copies. I submitted my CV in several offices.
On the next day I continued.
I still remember my line whenever I entered any office. "I'm a lawyer, my name is... I moved into Abuja yesterday and I decided to move round to see if there is any vacancy for a lawyer". The answer was usually NO until I walked into my present office and fortunately for me, there were conducting interview for lawyers and luckily I was the only one employed after the interview.

3. Cost of transportation: after accommodation, transportation is the most expensive thing in Abuja. Some people spend about A thousand naira going to work every day. Have a plan of financing your transportation at least before you get a job to when you get a job and paid. Do not rely on your host to give you transport even if your host is your relative.

4. Feeding:
this won't pose a major problem unless you are eating at your hosts house. Always support the cooking arrangement in the house. Do not be a virus. Even if your host is not the cooking type, please suggest you guys cook to save money. And even if you don't know how to cook, try it. No matter how bad your cooking is, your host will see your genuine interest in supporting him/her.

5. Neatness at all time:
Please always appear neat and presentable at all time. It is very sacrosanct to your living in Abuja. Always clean your surroundings, where you stay and work. No matter how dirty and untidy you are at home, please always clean your hosts apartment whether you contributed to the dirt or not.

6. Define your class:
Please be informed that all classes exist here in Abuja. Below low class, low class, below middle class, middle class, below high class, high class very high class, etc.
It can be tempting to leave above your class especially if you meet the wrong persons when you get here.
As for me, when I got here, I stayed with a friend that loves drinking every night, I mean every night. Even though I was not the one paying, I felt it is not appropriate to do so especially as it was affecting my new job. So most times I discourage them from going or I don't go with them and this prompted me to get my own apartment quickly as I didn't want to lose focus of what brought me to Abuja.
Abuja presents an environment to lavish your money if you are not wise. Spend cautiously and remember those you left home.

7. Be prayerful:
This point is very vital. To me, I got my job through the prayer I said before I entered the premises of my current workplace.
No matter what believe you have or your religion, please be prayerful. It's sacrosanct to your survival here in Abuja.


Conclusively, please note that I am less than 2 months in Abuja.
I got my apartment from my first salary, soft loan from a friend and home support. Although I was flat broke after I rented my place, I'm happy and I have rest of mind.

QueenValerie:
Yes I am but.....do I know you
I'm playin' sorta.

Not u dear. I'm referring to Queen IamMissMarvel.

Sorry.

Rone16:
She didn't even answer you sef..You should've emailed or something

@ IamMissMarvel... see what u've caused now... I'm been mocked for saying how I feel abt u here.

Rone16:
And this was the best way you could think of?

This is Romance section! Exclusively dedicated to issues like this?


What other way do u consider best?

yemi16:
I courted her for about 1yr..before we got married 6months ago..
Meanwhile while courting, she had told me she left her former relationship because the guy she dated then was like the breadwinner to his family catering for all his siblings and she felt quite uncomfortable with it....

I didnt read much to it coz in my mind it happended to my favour and i already have a well to-do siblings...as at my courtship period though...

Shortly before we got married, my elder brother who also just had a baby lost his job....and i had to support him and his family on a need basis especially with their little cute baby boy growing but i noticed my my then fiancee didnt just like it at all....

After we got married....i got a great job with this good pay and was very comfortable....meanwhile my brother search for job was to no avail....and his wife was on maternity leave.

To cut long story short, each time my brother comes to me for help....and i send him money, my wife complains that i larvish my money on my brother...that he should go and get a job and not rely on me always...we would quarrel seriously for days/weeks before time eventually settles things...

Just last few days ago....we were relocating to a new area within town and i called my brother to pick up a few stuffs (electronics, household items) i know i wouldnt or i planned replacing with a new one......He came and picked them up as i had informed him....After he left, my wife let hell loose....she went completely mad and we had a big quareel...she even called my brother to return a few stuffs he took even when i already bought the replacements...

I am used to going back to her to apologize just to let peace reign ...but this time i have had it upto my neck..!!!!...
I dont intend apologizing one bit as i am sure i did her no wrong......

Now i am thinking deeply.....did i really overlooked the signs...?...did i really marry the wrong lady??....

Please i need your advise on how best to manage this...

Admin..pls help to update this on fp..i really need lots of advice at the moment.

Thanks.

Very simple advice.

Send ur bro money without ur hobby's knowledge.

A woman can built and can also destroy (p square saga)...


exercise maximum wisdom. God bless u.

IamMissMarvel:
Yes I have. But what I'm I to make of this?

The Queen is here.

I'm off to work... I'll explain at lunch break.

MrsPhyno:
I love how that "I'm not jobless" was tacked on at the end. Beautiful and necessary addition. Where is the lady in question?

Thanks... she must have seen the post.

Adanna86:
Ignoramus! How pathetic can you be, smh.

Please behave!

Albin*

STFUareyouGod:
yur actually dum.ber than I thought.

It's called 'illustration'


Why no post the complete discussion you p.unk.


And to think you took the pain of going through my chat history really tells how much of a jobless c00n you are
#fvckboy

I know u re pained... it's like that.

Next time, stop calling people 'fool'.

I'll remove that post once people see it moro.

You're still awake this time responding to a post? Huh! Busy CEO.
"#Fvckboy". Lol.

STFUareyouGod:
Gosh! Not again. how do we completely wipe out these dummies outta NL ffs?


You do communicate with her privately but decided to ask her out here? What a fool!

The below snapshot explains better.

ellacute45:
Your English though

English mistress... I read ur posts.

1. Poor use of punctuation.
2. No complete post without English creole (pidgin).

Park well BULLY... today is not ur day, Teacher Washington!

Nairaland tho!
Just when u need a 'Lil' favour from them, they'll pounce on u like an unruly starved lion.
Worst still, is some trying to prove they are 'El perfecto' in english language, yet when u take d pain to go thru their comments, they are nothing but total apology.

Please stop this internet bully!...

if u have no reasonable response to a post, kindly move to the next post.

Your understanding and unalloyed support is highly anticipated.

Love you all.

Honestly, I Love Iammissmarvel so much... but I don't know how to tell her.

I met her here and we do communicate but I don't know how to tell her...

Please fellow Romancelanders help me.

I'm not joking here. Matured advice needed please.


NB: I'm not jobless.

Cc kennygee

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My comment is dedicated to those who love fashion.

In one word...

NITWIT.

God!! Please save us from KARASHIKAs

naijathings:
religion religion religion

Much expected.

Yes... Religion!

Plz...where is the car coming from and where is it going.


Confused. *pensive*.

I'm still wondering why they used GODMODE.

More like comparing it to God's abilities.

Hmmm.

END TIME windows.

I love creativity.

My friend and I argued this some hours ago. I still hold that the app is way better than the site.

Btw.. I'm a blackberry user not android or ios.

Those data consuming elements.

Uhuru Uhuru Uhuru Uhuru.

Basic education should be free for all... and Tertiary Education for those that can Afford it.

"If you think Education is Expensive, try Ignorance"

udemzy101:
The word in bolded doesn't necessarily mean one must go to school, some of the things you know where not taught in school, so I'm always surprise when they use this msg only when school is mentioned.

The quote "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance" is widely credited to the former president of Harvard University Derek Bok.

And yes! he was referring to University Education.