Hello Aphrodite007,

May I humbly request a space in your mentorship scheme?

Trying to make an entry into the tech space. I recently completed my Scrum Master training.

Looking forward to read from you. Thanks

Aphrodite007:


This is even what I wanted to say to him. He can say whatever he wants to say, but not mention me. If people want to fall for it, experience is the best teacher.

So occupations like agile coach, delivery manager and product manager that don’t have industry-accepted certification bodies, should now jump inside the lagoon?

I have countless mentees that have certs but no experience, I would share my experience with them so they can make it theirs for interviews- if certs are enough, why didn’t they get jobs before I mentored them? Even myself, I am currently in a role that I don’t have a cert for, so it’s funny to hear that from someone not even close to the delivery field.

Interesting thought.

Please, how can an inexperienced person make an entry into these roles?

I have strong IT and Computer skills, and Scrum training and certification.

Any helpful link, guide or resource would be helpful.

Thanks

Goke7:


Now you are shifting the post by saying that certifications can get entry level positions. If you said that earlier, it would have been better. Of course one don't expect experience to be needed for most entry positions. But the positions the op was talking about which you are contesting are positions like product owner, product manager and scrum master are not entry level positions but roles that require some level of experience. Having certifications alone are not enough for such roles especially in the UK. What folks are doing is to falsify their cv claiming experience but then if background checks before resumption claim otherwise then it will be embarrassing.

Folks should be realistic with their expectations and get experience through volunteering or internships to get experience

Bros, you get time and power to dey explain give people ooo.

For starters, there's no basis for comparison between the UK and Nigeria. Is it in trade and economy, Per Capital GDP, Infrastructure or Security?

Many Nigerians who speak down on those migrating secretly wish they could leave the country as well.

Just so they know, migration to a developed country is expensive. You'd only need to ask yourself why the middle class who seem to be doing well in Nigeria leave everything to go abroad? There's something they know that average Nigerians can't see.

It's actually none of anyone's concern if a migrant saves 200pcm or 2000 or 20000pcm. In as much as they're living well and law-abiding, they'll fine.

Londonboyrep:
I beg to differ. Now is actually a good time for migrants in the UK due to brexit. Yes higher taxes but thats as a result of earning more. I’ve lived here almost 20years and I have gradually seen the lives of Nigerians especially improve and not via fraudulent means as the old days. Gone are the days when at best you can aspire to be a security man. Now you see a lot of Nigerian immigrants (not born here) in high flying white collar roles. If you doubt me do a quick sample on linkedin. I seen someone on this thread saying you will manage to save £200 a month?? Nonsense. Easily save £3000 - £4000 a month if not for wasteful habits such as expensive designer clothes and going out a lot.

Okay ooo, Mr off-beat.

What difference would it make if I reference my spouse as wife or husband?

Nomenclature and tags are simply for identification. Try expand your thought process about the status quo.

fx45:
There's something off about you and this your 'partner'

Awesome!

Glad my piece could be of help.

Best wishes.

aliucity1:
Congratulations.You have carefully concealed your gender for reasons best known to you.It's okay anyway since that's what you want.

I want to appreciate you for the information you have freely disseminated, especially the way things go when one arrives Heathrow.

I was with my partner � at the airport in Lagos in January this year when the UK call came knocking. So I was ardently involved in the process till departure. What happened in Heathrow is what I can't say anything about.

I am also due to relocate and join my partner next week,so the information you shared here has helped a great deal.

Congratulations once again and may we succeed in the Queen's land in Jesus name.

I opened Monzo yesterday and got the card today.

Might open this Chase or Revolut too.

Hope there won't be any issue opening multple accounts.

Lexusgs430:
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I didn't envisage this trail of exchange/face-off when I asked the question about making a a career entry in the UK ooo . But it's all good, at least, for learning sake. But then, sir and ma, make una watch una words at each other.

That said, I've come to realise that experience will always thrive above paper qualifications. More so because most professions in this age and time are skill-oriented and demand performance. How do you then display skills and performance without experience? Most people in this UK have pointed to the fact that experience counts above certification. A glossary look at job openings on LinkedIn and Indeed will confirm this.

Certificates open the door for a conversation around the role, but having the relevant experiences seals the deal.

For instance, my cousin with first and second degrees from top university in the UK works in an HR company. He told me that all his OGAS don't even have first degree but they're vast on the job due to their years of experience.

My verdict: having both experience and certification is better than having just either of them. Some people will scale through with certification, others with experience. The best is to have both!

SIDE PIECE

Shots from yesterday evening waka waka.

Time was past 7pm.

Have a lovely day, people.

Interesting!

Understanding systems and processes is the first step to hacking them.

Most immigrants are usually too optimistic or excited to understand how the system works, hence, they become shattered when the realities of the average African-UK migrant hit them.

If after spending 30/40 years in another country, I see no reason why the person won't want to rush home again. Your home is anywhere you spend more than 180 days per year from 5-10 years...My thought, though.

Where in the UK are you now?

sukkot:
the bolded is what i said. but see that works very well if you are a white man but as a black man you want to return home someday and after 20 years the money is not there and many become trapped over there and depressed. the UK has diminishing returns. you get there and enjoy the light and good roads but then you get used to it and then dminishing returns enters and then you start missing home. butyou were unable to save enough to return home so hence the thousands of depressed older men stuck there doing security job at age 70 and one teenage oyinbo boy is bossing them around.

as per the over 100 visited charity shop yes i was once a collector of vintage antique ornaments so i was a charity shop addict. in all actuality i have been to over 500 charity shops all over the UK. i ddnt reveal the tru number initially so you dont thnk i am a weirdo lol.

as per being a minimalist ? i have become one too in recent years. its a more peaceful and easier life

You be collector wey you don enter over 100 Charity shops?

The UK system is structured to help people get by with basic essential things, not to amass wealth.

Back home, your acquisition of wealth doesn't guarantee health and safety. You save, save, save and it could amount to nothing, then one person wey no follow u work at all go con chop the money. So, nothing goes for nothing. Like I've always said, there are no perfect systems anywhere. It's best to just have an exploratory mindset. Expect less but work for more.

Generally, I'm a minimalist and just cool with the availability of basic things. I see every other thing as wahala. The Nigerian system doesn't encourage this mindset. Because of the uncertainties, everyone is trying to grab as much as they can grab, as we always say, no one knows tomorrow.

As you may know, family dependence isn't a big thing here. People even older people live on their own happily. The same isn't applicable in most African countries where 15 people will be looking forward to handouts from one big man in the family.

If everyone could be responsible for themselves, dependency will reduce and Africa will grow faster.

As per savings, I believe in upward mobility. Anyone who knows what s/he is doing will financially max out with time.

Fun fact: we were doing well in Nigeria. Resided in a good neighbourhood with cars, property...and we are way below 40. We left everything becos of the gross uncertainties/fragility in/of the country

Coming to the UK is out of exploration. Starting out won't be easy but we know it'll be better. From saving 200 pcm to 2000pcm, we go make am too for this UK.

sukkot:
bros i done enter over 100 charity shops for UK and i never see brand new bed inside there oooo. everything is used. and brother to make ends meet is one thing but to save is another thing. the society is structured to where you can make ends meet but you cannot save . alright maybe you can manage to save 200 pounds a month

LOL!

No everything wey dey Charity shop be used oooo.

Heard of clearance sales? Plus they're so open to tell you the state of items here even when they're used.

Expensive is relative. Whatever job you do here, in as much as you're earning above the minimum wage, you'll be able to make ends meet, pay your bills and still have some funds left.

We hope and work towards better days sha.

sukkot:
make you no go carry used bed wey get bedbugs oooooo

and bro UK is expensive. you didnt realise that before you japa ni ? even your council tax alone is like 1 million naira

Thanks!

Solumtoya:


Just have your partner transfer into the Account. Sometimes, it takes a while to tick on the referral page but once you do 3 transactions, it should

Your spouse' COS, BRP, Old pictures of both of you, maybe old chats (I didn't do this, though), TB, Police Report for any country you've stayed more than 1 month I guess in the last 3 years or so.

You can read the requirements or ask on the UK visa thread.

Best!

orlabot:
Thanks bro. That was helpful. Pls can u advise me on the documents I need to upload for my dependent visa application. Aside marriage certificate, which other documents relaring with my relationship with my spouse do I need to upload

Yes oooo! We did some shopping at Charity shops.

New bed in major shops starts at 650pounds. We got one for 60pounds at BHF. And it's still good.

Why we go buy bed alone for almost N500K?

sukkot:
bros na charity shop you go shop ?

This is the link to the health care visa: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

orlabot:

Thanks. My spouse is a health personnel in d uk. So she has a legal right to stay there.
Pls, the link you sent me didn't show me any form to fill

Thanks!

Yeah, keeping the remaining Naira as souvenir tooo ooo.

ephbe:
Nice tread

You just brought memories of my first day in the UK

I can never forget, the 400 naira i carry enter this country is saved up somewhere in my house as souvenir.

Everything was new and pure in my eyes

Welcome to the UK bro

15 Litres? Wetin happen?

Reduce the quantity. Freeze the oil and hope immigration checks don't detect and throw it away.

Honestly, you'll find good palm oil to buy there.

slydog:
I'm flying to Canada next month
Pls what is this issue with red oil? Na 15liters I dey carry o

That's also a valid question.

Nigeria has revenue generation, management and debt problems.

Leaders must think of how to optimise the current resources, generate more and reduce the debt burden.

Citizens must also be willing to sacrifice.

Cc anonimi

ChristineC:
what about the taxes collected from some? anything to show for it?

The dominant condition for the visa is that your partner must have legal right to stay in the UK, then you can apply.

This will help: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

orlabot:
Good write up bro. Pls, I will like you to put me through the procedure of getting a dependent visa in d uk

lightnlife:
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PART 4: Welcome To The UK


The plane landed Heathrow airport some few minutes past 5AM. The first shocker for me was that everywhere (the sky) was fully bright. I was literally expecting the gradually fading dark cloud but it all brightness.

PART 5: It's Time To Shop

It's the first morning after my first night in the UK. Prayers were made, more gists were downloaded from where we stopped the night before , and of course there was food to eat.

Yes! 5AM was super bright again...I was yet to come terms with the weather pattern.

The plan for the day was to go to and collect my BRP Card, buy some household items and possibly go for some sight seeing.

We left home around 12 noon. Our first point of call was the Post Office to pick up the BRP card.

The intra-city bus ticket sells for 4.60pounds. It let's you go anywhere with the yellow buses for 24 hours from the time of activation. You're advised to greet the driver when entering and leaving the bus. You can plan your movement with an app. There are Yellow and Blue buses.

First lesson: every area and address has structured postcode. You can do almost nothing without knowing your postcode. The post office woman asked me, and I was dumbfounded until my partner came to my rescue. Time is a luxury here.

From the post office, we went to different stores (Wilko, Tesco, British Heart Foundation...) to buy some items. Some were heavy duty stuff and would be delivered. We spent about 200pounds that. I think it was worth it.

By the time we were done, we were famished. We grabbed some fries at KFC then proceeded to the bus stop for a ride back home.

The wait was quite long, so we decided to use a taxi and paid about 11pounds. It was much ooo.

We could't go for any sight seeing as it was almost 6pm and we were tired.

THANKS!

Thryphosa:
This OP writes well. I enjoyed reading all. Good luck to you in UK.

VirileNelly2420:

Congrats.
Meanwhile, Ur write-up is quite captivating....,
Ur adaptation is assured. Gud luck.

msrcusgarvey6:
This guy is talented. I was reading and guessing rightly what next. Your type will succeed. Firstly your English command will make you easy to adopt. Start with anything to do before you normalise your papers. This will uphold your integrity as I understand you're genuine. But never falsely learn to immitate their tongues�

Thanks! I really love to write technical and advanced content, but I'm always too lazy to start. Well done!

Calculux95:
Lovely write up. Seems effortless, I've been writing SOPs for a while now so I have come to appreciate a well written pieces. Waiting for further updates

I've only stated the fact from first-hand experiences. How's that painting the country black?

In fact, my exposition was followed with a question seeking for insight from those who know better.

haywhy17:

You pay for trolley in the US too. Don’t start painting the country black already. You just left and you are already doing this.

It's actually Biometric Residence Permit.

maxjax:
British Resident Permit

Cc: anonimi

You wish.

Not my first nor second.

Assumption is the lowest form of knowledge.

NuCypher:
It seems this is OP's first time traveling out of the country. All signs point to a newbie

Honestly, Nigeria has a lot of natural and human edge ahead of most of the developed countries.

The unfortunate reality of systemic failure, infrastructural deficit, insecurity, economic and social frailty are what is responsible for the mass migration. Not for these reasons, many Nigerians would rather stay back home. There's nothing cheering here.

engrelvis:
Ur right but poverty n bad government v made it special.

Thanks.

Well, I'm in the creative space.

Wanted to do the Masters in Comms in Nigeria but couldn't find the time.

Forget wetin you dey see or hear ooo, Oyinbo food no be like our own. It'll take some time for one to adapt.

I've had fries. But I hear most of their dishes are tasteless. You know say we like salt and pepper nam :-)

dplordx:
You write like a pro; been a long time since I enjoyed reading anything on naira land, too many mangled English been tossed around here.
Hope you’d work on a creative writing course and try journalism or media over there. Just got started with masters in communication in LASU, planning to apply for a scholarship to the UK or US for a phd in the next 2 years. Best of luck block! I hope you tried the signature fries and fishes; also hope your partner holds you tight, you be fresh meat for those Hot and lonely London mamas and cougars.

Will that affect the exchange rate and the price of garri?

Uncleodi:
Is your partner a male or a female?

We run for love and the future, my dear.

seunayantokun:
That one too don run comot.

Na so!

Demariz:
Me and my partner

Thank you, chief analyst.

Maverick777:

Male, except of course she is a homo.......
OP is obviously a lady, even tho she did all she could to conceal the fact! i wonder why...

Ehnehn, which county that one dey?

Burger01:
UK....Lonely cold place. Happy stay. Make sure you visit Obalende Suya Spot

Hi, you can ask your questions here so that others with better insight can contribute and newbies can also learn.

Meanwhile, I recommend reading and engaging this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2

phidipe:
hello i have being following this thread and i have a few questins to ask you, let private chat please i will drop my email after you reply to this request

THANKS!

NotBeenPaid:

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Congratulations.

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Malori:
Wishing you good luck man

Lovelife433:
I'm very happy for you

Tupaq:
Congratulations.

platinumray:
Congratulations

Best wishes!

seanwilliam:
Hopefully my 2024, I’ll be in either uk/USA

Dailymice:
Thank God for you. First step to freedom

Yeah! Having options is better than getting stuck with no options.

But then, there are no perfect systems/countries. There are only variations to the quality of life and systems.

JohnnA1:
Congratulations!
Student route?
Please be as detailed and free as possible, with pictures of course

No! Dependent route.

My partner works here.

Will try my best with the details and pictures.

baretalk:
For London, get money I, or na cubicle you go live

Very true.

But it's same all over the world. Even in Nigeria, if you have money, you'll enjoy life, if not, na suffer head you dry.

Generally, houses for UK, especially, England are small. It's a conservative country, in all ramification.