Jamesclooney:


💯 agree.
It was all this scare mongering that made me overthink the test with my many years of driving in Nigeria.
The UK driving test is so basic, it’s beggar’s belief the hype around it (maybe if you’re new driver without prior experience in moving a car). I did mine just once (manual test with only one minor).

With the plethora of information online in 2024 (YouTube & TikTok especially), plus 3 sessions with driving instructor and endless practice on my own (one intl driving licence), there’s really no excuse to throw away money more than two times (maximum).

I don't want to say we like spreading fear, but again, I don't know want to call it.
I did my theory test 3 times and practical test 2 times.

The 2 times I did the theory test I approached it with fear(as everyone dey shout it is hard) and ignorance becuase I was cramming the questions and I mostly failed due to hazard perception, until I watched one woman on Tiktok. She explained everything about the theory test, she explained the logic or lesson behind every questions, and once you understand the logic, then you can answer any question. I wrote the exam again and passed.
So I continue to apply those lessons to my driving.

I failed my first practical driving because I overtook another car, and I did 47 or 48mph, so I have gone beyond the speed limit for a learn and that's a massive mistake, automatically it's a failure, though the examiner allowed me to continue the driving, and pointed out my other mistake of not moving off savely. When the result came in, I looked at it, went to DVLA website to see what everything mean, and the max point I could have to pass the exam. Practice everything, and I passed the second time with 6 points error.

UK is about information, but you have to be sure you have the right one, and also make your own research, because many people just walk around with "wonni wonpe" (hearsay).

adeolaspecial:


I called them yesterday and they said its the building that was billed and not the usage. They advised i get a water meter and i have a trial period of 2yrs to see if it works for me or not. The thing just weak me. I asked they review the amount charged to the building, they said they can't. That its what comes with it. 😭

No council tax
No water bill.

These are the reasons I still like Northern Ireland.

ReesheesuKnack:


I honestly think it’s all about making an application and seeing how it goes. The worst answer you can receive is a rejection.
This country likes evidence. Submit your payslips. Submit any other relevant documents that shows you work in the Heath & care sector. You probably have an ID card. Or some email communication or something.

Remember, you don’t ask; you don’t get.

Hey Reshee,

I'm here to give you a feedback on this.

I applied, and I and my dependant have been refunded for 6 months.

I first apllied towards the end of July, but they requested I submit my official offer letter, because the one I submitted was provisional. I got the official offer letter from my line manager, I resubmitted it, but no response from them.

Two days ago, I started the whole process again, submitted the necessary documents and also match the date range claimed to the payslip I submitted. I got a mail yesterday that it had been approved and I will have to wait up to 6 week to get refunded.

I woke up this morning and the first thing I saw was the alert. 🤑🤑

Thanks for the encouragement.

Zahra29:


No, it will only be sent to the original account.

The card to the account has expired, and it's a Nigerian dollar account. I can't get a new card right now. I thought there might be a way.

Thanks

ReesheesuKnack:


I honestly think it’s all about making an application and seeing how it goes. The worst answer you can receive is a rejection.
This country likes evidence. Submit your payslips. Submit any other relevant documents that shows you work in the Heath & care sector. You probably have an ID card. Or some email communication or something.

Remember, you don’t ask; you don’t get.

Is it possible to have the refund send to a different account other than the one used to make payment initially?

ReesheesuKnack:


I honestly think it’s all about making an application and seeing how it goes. The worst answer you can receive is a rejection.
This country likes evidence. Submit your payslips. Submit any other relevant documents that shows you work in the Heath & care sector. You probably have an ID card. Or some email communication or something.

Remember, you don’t ask; you don’t get.

Thanks. I will make the application, and let you know how it goes.

Morning guys, please I need people with experience to answer my question.

I work as a Data analyst for the Ambulance section of the HSCNI, can I apply for IHS refund, please note I got employed through a recruitment agency, so my payslip carries the name of the recruiter not the that of HSCNI.

Thanks.

Congratulations.

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You can also check Gumtree, zoopla and rentola.


You will need a permanent place to setup a bank account, so ask your employer to give you some time to sort accommodation, because you need to attend viewing if you show any interest in any apartment.

Also try to rapport with house agents if you go for viewings, let them know your predicament, and if possible they can hook you up with private landlords.

All the best.

taalas:
@everyone, Pls I just got my skilled worker visa and have paid for Airbnb for 1 week in belfast, Northern Ireland because I need to a base to operate and collect my brp at the post office there.

Pls do you know how to get a cheap house/room(shared flat) to rent in Lisburn area Northern Ireland, my work place.

My employer said I must have a permanent address to start my role with them and this must be done within 28days of my approved sponsored start date.

I plan to be in the country this thursday 11th April to obtain my brp and generate my share code .

The whole thing is quite overwhelming and have started stressing me out

Agidipie:
Hi, I need a candid advise. I am an international student and would be starting my internship in January 2024, I also would be starting a AWS course this January. I want to buy a laptop, I budgeted £450 pounds for a solid brand new laptop (hp). Been searching online tho, but someone advised I go for a refurbished MacBook on back market or other sites, that it would be better because I would find something great with my budget. What do you guys think And you can drop any site one can find great quality refurbished laptops in uk

Go on eBay, search for your laptop of choice and spec, under filter, choose open never used you should see good deals there.

I didn't have a good experience with refurb laptop, so I don't recommend it, even with excellent refurb, one key wasn't working, I bought it for my wife, she didn't see a reason to report to me since there's an alternate key that serve the same purpose (shift key).

But with open never used, I got a laptop worth £750 at £449, ASUS TUF Gaming F15, Core i5 11th gen, 512GB SSD, 8gb RAM , 4gb Nvidia Geforce RTX 2050, 2023 model. I just recently added 16GB RAM.

Just be careful, because refurb can also be listed as "open never used", check the rating of the seller, and reviews, check item description, and try and see the reason why the person is selling, also if it has any defect.

adefoluk:
I can provide you information regarding the research/academic route if that's what you need. You can drop your email

I have tried to reach via nairaland. I would also need this info. I am studying Data Science. I'm currently writing my dissertation, to be done by September.

My email is adigunlefty500@gmail.com.

Thanks man.

zeezeepearl:
Please everyone, I was recently offered a care job. And I am in the process of documentation. The employer has asked that I update my file with Access NI Check. Please what does that mean? Would a Police Clearance Certificate done here in Nigeria suffix since I am not yet in UK?

I don't think police clearance cert will work here, because the document issued by Northern Ireland (NI) to check your criminal record in the UK. So approach the company for guidelines, also during registration, you will need to input a code, which is the personal code of the company asking for the ACCESSNI cert.
Sometimes, some company gives the code for free, and some will require you pay £33 to get it.

If you don't understand, approaching the company is your best option.

Okay. Thank you

Viruses:


Yes you can, physical card/bank should not be a barrier.

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Hello elders in the house, my credit score is 721, I want to ask if I can apply for credit card, and I bank with Monzo, I don't have any physical card, I hope that won't affect my application or should I go register for a physical bank before applying. I have been in the UK for close to 6 month now, and I just got my own apartment.

Hello house, I need help.

I have been having difficulties getting house in Northern Ireland, Londonderry specifically. I would be glad if anyone can help me with private landlords or agent that could help secure one.
It's been crazy, I've been house hunting since December.

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badassProdigy:
anoda tin. according to flywire, d ref no. expires by sept 8, so if d bank is yet to debit me b4 den due to d queue, does it mean I will have to start all over again by initiating another invoice or flywire will credit d school anytime they receive d payment?

Is Flywire black market rate or normal rate?

The child will grow up to be a doctor.

Kingcalls:


Do u know the meaning of farmers league?? His team is exception, that doesn't mean its a farmers league.... if its like that, then u will say la liga is also a farmers league cos barca won 8 out of the last 13 seasons .... then ud say all leagues are farmers league.... farmers league is a league that has just one recognised team in the league

Epl fan boys have always been calling La liga that.

Whether you believe it or not, it doesn't matter. By the time Pep had spent 13 years and it's 11/13, maybe that time you will accept the reality.

chikason22:

I am not pained. What pains me is how a club oiled by Arab money can't aspire for great things.

A club sitting on millions dieing for local trophies.

Man city under Guardiola will never be like their closest neighbour, United.

Until they sack Guardiola, City Wil never smell UCL tithes

City doesn't care, and they have been spending money before Pep came around, splashed money on Balotelli, Robinho, Adebayor, Nasri, Teves, How many league and UCL did they win, how many ucl final did they reach?

It's very painful that Pep has turned EPL to farmer's league. Last season around Dec he was in 9th or 10th Position, they called him all sort of name, he won 22 games and the league was over, now he don win am again.


City brought him to turn their expensive team to an elite team, one that can have a say in Europe and they are getting there gradually.

As of today, if we talking about UCL contenders, can we count United as part of them? And definitely you can't leave out Man city

As for United that you're talking about, what you see today is what SAF built for 26 years, imagine, just 2 ucl, so if Pep could stay that long, then Man United will be nothing beside City.


It took SAF 6 years to win his first EPL and 12 years to win ucl, and Pep only took 1 year and got to final after 5 years. And since has joined City, he has not finished the table below 3rd position.


As for the money, SAF & Man United too spent heavily.
Imagine paying as much as €46m for a defender 21years ago, imagine how much that is now, let imagine 3x that's 138m, Pep hasn't bought a player above100m.

If you look at the net spending of city and United, Mancity has justified their spending. Can we say the same for the other team?

Pep is the best when it comes to modern football.

Just enjoying his good football, it's for the body and soul.

jornwhite:




It was obvious the silva wanted to dive, why xhaka was pulling him back is what i can't fathom, another mystery is how did var officials + referee missed silva intention

Most people are seeing this from emotional point of view. I know it's not easy because Pep is turning the league to a farmer's league.

There are many tactics managers use to win games, and asking their players to dive, or exaggerate fouls to win set pieces are part of his tactics, though not very obvious. I have noticed that since Barcelona days, Pep has been using this tactics, his wingers, and midfielders dives and exaggerate fouls.

Xhaka fouled Silva but it was minimal and could be over looked, but Silva dived, and as he was going down Xhaka tried to pull him up(by pulling his shirt which looks like an obstruction). As an acclaimed experience player, you don't do that, because the rule is the rule. He should have allowed the simulation to complete and VAR review it.

A defender can't say because a winger was in an offside position when he received a pass, you as the defender will now use your hand to catch the ball as it was crossed, because you believe the winger was in an offside position.

Olam09:


Oga if injury hit em squad you go talk otherwise. Manchester city is not taking the league i can bet my balls on it

Epl fans are just too sentimental about Pep because he's turning their fav league to vegetable farmers' league.

You're talking of injury, why did you think Liverpool won the league. That season (2019/2020) Vincent Kompany has left the team.
The defenders in the team were Laporte, Mendy, Otamendi, Stones, Walker, Danilo. 75% of this people got injured including Laporte, in the team no natural 5&6, Pep had to used Rodri and Fernandiho in those two positions, Rodri got injured also, that's when Pep tried Zinchenko as a LB, and he fit in.

With all that injury problem, he was comfortably in the second position, no fear of if he was gonna miss out of UCL. Diaz was later brought in January.
In all Pep's EPL career has never finished 4th.

Liverpool got their own injury crisis last season, they almost missed out the UCL spot, but I still respect Klopp for qualifying despite the odds.

Let Tuchel face the same crisis and manage it well, that when he can come out has a great tactician or manager. If it's by number of UCL, that means Zinedine Zidane is greater than all of the coaches including SAF.

And for the money part, when people know you're rich, they will always inflate price of goods for you.
Even the almighty SAF bought a defender for €43m almost 10 yrs ago, you know how much is that now.

If Pep wasn't good, with all those money he won't even have lifted a spoon, OGS had a start studded team, what did he win?

Pep na masterclass, that should be studied as a course for any aspiring professional coach or manager.

Op if you really wants to marry the girl, let her know how you feel when she keeps things away from you, because you can't read mind.

As for the money she told her mother that you borrowed her, I think it's for your own good, you can't know her mother more than her, what if she's saving you from turning to ATM for her mother. She even returned 5k out of the money. I guess she is good but lacks good communication skills.

You can give the mother something after she has returned the money.

Yillyhood:
Hi guys, something is really bothering me and I feel like I should share it. I will try as much as possible to make it brief, please don't mind my grammars.

Me and my girlfriend have known each other for quite some time now, like 4years now we have been dating. We love each other no doubt.

After she graduated, she went to learn a trade hair stylist precisely, since work seems impossible and her dream is to own a salon. Well, I work from home, and I earn cool money too, so it's easier for her not to face the hard economy since I pay her money for upkeep monthly.

We don't live close, I live in Lekki and she lives on the mainland with her mum, and each time she has a problem either personally or for her family sake, she runs to me. Well that's not my problem, since I know they really have no one to help them, so I try as much as possible to satisfy her. I must say, she is loyal, decent and respectful but one thing I don't like about her is keeping things to herself, even if she will tell me it's small.

Yesterday, she chatted me and explained that her elder brother in the hospital needs to pay 45k before he can be discharged, I'm aware he his very sick (Typhoid) and hospitalized. She told me their mum already gathered 20k and doesn't know where to get the rest and asked if I can help her with anything, I asked her if 25k is the problem and if I give her she will be fine and she said yes. Well, I transferred her the 25k immediately for the discharge, in about 30mins she called and requested for my account number that she want to refund me 5k, that her mum only collected 20k, so I told her not to worry, she should add it to the money I already sent her previously for her upkeep for the month.

Note: You might be wondering why I'm giving her money lavishly, yes we will be getting married next year, the month hasn't be chosen from both family yet, but they see us as couples already, her mum allows her visit me for days and also visit my mum frequently.

Back to the main reason I opened this topic, sincerely I don't like stress, I love being indoor and spending my money quietly, whenever I want to go out and I don't like traveling to long distance, before man and God have only visited her in her place twice since 2017, I was there in 2018 and again this month 2021. She understands, so she come over to my place each time she wants us to see, she visits twice every month and spends atleast 3days.

I don't want her mum to feel bad or to think her daughter is forcing herself to a man, so I decided to help her whenever she needs help.

The main reason I opened this topic is because the 25k I gave her, I told her to give to her mum, I didn't say she should tell her I borrowed her, but she went ahead and told her I borrowed her mum the money and she has to return it before 5th of next month.

When she told me yesterday I thought she was joking but I discovered she wasn't joking when she told me not to try to tell her mum I didn't borrow her.

Her mum have been calling me since last night and I couldn't pick but I can't pick because I feel guilty. I picked this afternoon, and after thanking me, she promised to pay me back on the 5th of next month. How do I tell this woman I didn't borrow her, she is a struggling woman with 4 kids trying to keep up with their daily needs, and her business is nothing to write home about.

I'm so pissed of with my girlfriend right now, and I just sent her some annoying, insulting text right now, because I was angry.

The truth is her mum has never seen me, the twice that have visited their house she wasn't home, but we talk on phone a lot. I don't want her to feel like her daughter has been seeing me without being married to me yet I have the guts to say I'm borrowing her money. I also asked my girlfriend and she said she has reasons of doing that, but she refused to tell me. It's really upsetting me.

Please what should I do? Or should I just ignore them both?

@Mynd44
@lalasticalala

TnoMai:


Arigato, happy you find it helpful!
Someone pointed out tamborin.io for specifically tech jobs, you should also check it out.
I'll be updating the job listing on the site by Wednesday (latest), but that's focusing on Entry-level jobs.

Yes, I've bookmarked it too.

Thanks so much.

When I entered this thread and started reading, I thought it's one of this "aspire to perspire to maguire" thread, but it wasn't. So I continued to read, and I must say thank you, because you are solving a problem I've been thinking about lately. I'm just about to finish an online course, and I will prefer working remotely, I believe this will be instrumental to my development.
Thanks son much bro.

Remote tech job (not necessary deep tech) is the way forward.

SEGLIZ:
he isn't pep, his success is just taking that pattern into a non-footballing nation and getting the right set of players to execute it.

he still remains a rookie in the system that we have veterans who knows how to contain even pep the master of the pattern and game.

I still wish him success, I want to see him flourish.

Sure, he's not Pep, but if he believes in himself that he can do it, then he can.
When Pep started, he was also a rookie, he had only coach Barca B, and he said he wants to play with the philosophy of Johan Cruyff, many people also said, he is not Cruyff, until he started crushing teams, He beat the great Sir Alex Ferguson 2 times, and he was just a rookie, Madrid couldn't stop him, they had to bring in Mourinho and he taught that one some lesson too. And everywhere Pep has gone to, he never ended below 3rd position in the league table, though Champions league has been elusive, and if he doesn't win it again, no problem, almighty SAF only has 2 in his cabinet, in over 20 years of coaching career.

Some silly excuse people bring up is that he had the best of players under him, and they helped him, but let's be frank, many coaches have had the best of players and they still struggle. Pochentino is struggling, with a squad of Neymar, Messi, Mbappe, Verrati, Icardi,Di Maria, let's not even talk about Ole's Squad. Lampard had like 95% of players under Tuchel but he was struggling.


So Xavi can be the new Pep or could even be bigger than him.

Pmedia7787:


I am not in health and I know ,they still get to suspend accounts

But the best way to have it solve is having a way to.make them rapidly

You must have systems in place that gaurantees making accounts very quick

What do you mean by making account rapidly?

Pmedia7787:
the suspension has been relaxed

if you know how to make an account,

you shouldn't face issues

Yeah, I tried it sometimes ago, they suspended account after sometimes, even though it's manual payment.

Btw, are you running search or display, and what type of product do you sell, health related?

ahmedyoung:
Op are you able to solve this issues if so please share how am currently facing the same thing thanks

No solution yet.
If you can buy foreign account or an existing Google ads account from someone that can't pay the debt. Those might help.

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