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Some Oyinbo English dey confuse me oooo.

Can't get over these expressions; "whereabout do you live?" "Can do?"

Oyinbo no sabi speak Oyinbo.

Cc Lexus430gs, Goke7, SammyK

There are opportunities. You might just need to align with the career requirements in the country.

adubam:
As a Chattered Accountant any hope for me there?

No wahala

Felixamos:
Oh! okay. Sorry.

Huh?

No be me ooo.

Felixamos:
I thought you were working in the UK as a nurse or am I mistaking this thread for another's?

LESSONS FROM THE UK JOB MARKET

It was quite interesting to know that the UK had more jobs than people were willing to work. That for me, was a good sign of a thriving society.

Before leaving Nigeria, I was positioning myself to get into the tech industry here, having gotten some experiences from back home.

I applied for several roles, both tech and non-tech roles, but I soon realised some things to help scale my application which eventually resulted in my new job.

Below are some lessons from that process;

1. Have transferable skills. They'll be relevant in whatever role you choose.

2. The UK job market is vast with opportunities.

3. Experience counts more than certificates. Certificates will get you on the interview list but your experiences and skills will decide you procession to the next phase.

4. It's better to research the UK job market before leaving home and get all the necessary skills and certificates to function in your chosen field while still home.

5. As an immigrant (especially from third-world country), your previous experiences/roles would not be automatically equated to the UK market's.

6. Have multiple CVs and cover letters and be ready to tailor them to each person specification of the role in question.

7. Be ready to go low but know what's too low for you. I knew I wouldn't venture into sales, store or warehouse Jobs. Generally, discarded any muscular or healthcare job. At first, I applied for several mid and high level jobs (banks, NGOs, creatives and tech). Got invited for the interviews and got to the last phase but they all reached out saying they couldn't give me job cos I have no in-country experiences. The defining feedback was from a London-based recruiter who reached out to me via LinkedIn. She told me my skills were relevant for a role at Meta (Facebook), but she soon realised I was fresh in the country and tol me they couldn't proceed because of my limited in-country experience. Interestingly, she's a Nigerian and told me as an aside that it would be hard to get those mid and high level roles as a newcomer to the country. She advised I start from lower positions.

8. Research about companies, their work policies, environment and benefits. The first offer I got within the first two weeks of arrival was looking good but after reading reviews online, I wasn't convinced to start with them. Stalled on the Friday before my Monday resumption despite signing the contract. I just believed better offers would come.

9. Give yourself time.

THE JOB MARKET IS JOYLESS

Exactly three months after my arrival, I got a job I am really excited about.

Prior to this job, I had gotten a handful of offers but I stalled in accepting or starting after re-reviewing the terms of engagement.

Sometime in May (barely a month after my arrival) I got an offer but I didn't proceed cos they wanted me to come to the office for a 4-week training, as against having a hybrid arrangement. Given that I've worked virtually for the past seven years, I figured it'd be odd and mentally disrupting to abruptly change that cycle. Was looking for something closer to that structure, at the minimum.

Anyway, I went through loads of applications and interviews. At first, I applied for mid and upper-level roles but after several interviews, it was clear that they needed people with in-country experience. That notion was sealed after I had an interview with a top recruiter who is a Nigerian and advised that I start out with lower roles despite my upper-level experiences in Nigeria as they are not primarily fancied here.

Fact: Entry-level roles are easily accessible across several industries. However, one must be careful of the company and offer.

I'll share more details in the coming days, as I am getting a hold of the new role.

Goodnight NLs.

Thanks, guys.

BAR-CLAYS!

WhiteWolfe:
I'm an Artist actually. Where make I come collect the clay?

It's been a minute here.

I've been on with settling in, working and exploring.

So much to share. Will sure find time to pen some experiences.

Tableau isn't a core tool for business analysis(BA). It's majorly for data analysis(DA). They're often misrepresented.

BA answers the "WHAT" question, dealing with business needs, changes, requirements and documentations.

DA answers the "WHY" question, utilising tools to understand patterns, explain rationales through visualisation.

Amarathripple0:
Nope, Business analysts also use Tableau

I was brazenly expecting this. I like that your subtle and indirect "rudeness".

I'm not unaware of this on gov.uk but I had to post it here to stir a public discourse. Largely to sample if anyone else has heard of the claim that undergraduate studies don't count towards ILR.

Back Story: One of my cousins has been around for about 4 years, and has been doggedly fixed or perhaps, ignorant that her student visa/stay counts towards ILR despite showing her on gov.uk. Was hoping to point to the discourse.

kode12:
I didn't mean to be rude, and I'm not speaking to just you but some information are practically one google search away. Sometimes dependence on second hand information can land one in trouble.
That said, the information you seek is here https://www.gov.uk/long-residence

Is it true undergraduate studies doesn't count for the 10 years ILR route?

Humiliation; from who?

China is emboldened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

As with Ukraine/Russia, other countries will sit back when China invades.

It's six months down the line, has anything major happened to Russia or has the other states made a clear-cut frontline support with Ukraine?

If this eventually happens, countries and economies should brace up for harder times premised on post-covid disruptions, Russia's invasion and China's high-handedness.

Na so 2022 sef go finish on a low, at least, for most people.

God1000:
China should be very careful or faces humiliation.

This is just to save face

why is China hellbent on the forceful reunification of Taiwan with mainland China? Taiwan doesn't even like China

Could you share the website for Advanced cash?

There are a handful of advanced cash on Google search result page. Thanks

Pk01:
advanced cash no longer accept Nigerian cards .
Card Arbitrage is no longer profitable..

Oya, make Una hug unaself.

sukkot:
lol na dat negro dey find my trouble first na

Phelixblaq x sukkot

Why two of una dey fight?

Una sabi yourselves?

Great!

Thanks. Just saw them on eBay. The price no be here ooo.

Na to just buy chop once in a while when the nostalgia come

gistbite:
Ebay or African stores in Manchester

No be small Tokunbo. Thanks

Lexusgs430:
Nah tòkunbó eja kíkà.........

Ehnehn! London people day enjoy be that ooo.

So make we dey enjoy YouTube live stream dey go be that.

semmyk:
That Dalston / Hackney, what will one not get there; even barter like Balogun, Oshodi. Well, neighborhood still dey to round off properly in SE.

The day YT live as contravening TV licence, almost all will jẹjẹli start to queue for HMP Highdown, Penton Ville, Wandsworth et al.

Abeg, help me ask madam.

Lexusgs430:
I have packs of eja kika in my freezer, don't know where madam got them from ...........

Happy Sunday, House.

I have some questions:

1. Does watching LIVE shows (religious in particular) on YouTube count as violating the TV license rule?

2. Can the IPTV be used on Laptop?

3. Has anyone bought or seen round fish (eja egun/kika) for this UK?

Tnx

True.

Let's hope he comes back to share his experience.

tolajay:
Hello, we never hear from you in a while.

You sef don enter UK?

Please come and share your story.

Developed countries understand that mental development is key to social development. Hence, they promote reading, intellectual engagements and having a balanced life.

I've been to a couple of libraries here and the resources (on/offline) are quite impressive.

I have picked some books for free at a free book stand in a mall around here. (Picture below).

People come in, look at the collections and pick (up to two) books of their choice for free.

I love the free book idea in a shopping mall. It promotes the reading culture.

How's your weekend going?

Thanks for this, bro.

I see wetin you do for the closing remark ooo.

semmyk:
[CC Credit, debit ...]
^{I hope everyone kept safe this last red & amber days. Congrats on being part of UK history (weather wise). Oh, isn't BJ's resignation (Queen at Balmoral and no of ministers/aides resignation) historical just like Iron lady Thatcher was. #justsayingnio}
Herewith some info, freely given unsolicited but any can leverage solicitors.
1.0 credit card(s) plays a critical role in flexible living and mobility: aka convenience
2.0 having a CC is a lovely thing, if not better than blue band margarine or Irish butter on bread (though for Agege bread, it's still ẹwà agbọnyin). However, having one and using without essentials can be catastrophic just like a person getting on the public road without appropriate training alongside authority inter-alia #license
3.0 the bar to CC is now generally low; not only in the UK
3.0 Funds in CC are available for use 'freely'. Yet, they are just nothing more than #loan.
4.0 however, on the +be side, the funds in CC unlike direct loan may or may not attract interest immediately.
4.1 if you use CC to effect payment (swipe, tap, insert), the amounts will accumulate for a billing period (typically for a month). Thereafter, you'll get a statement indicating amounts spent during the billing cycle and when payment is due. You will quickly observed that
4.1.1 amount to pay is typically not the full outstanding balance as stated. It is generally a %. This is termed minimum amount due. This is the trick of the CC provider. DO NOT fall for this. Rather, pay off total outstanding amount. If for any unforeseen circumstances you can't pay in full, pay at LEAST the minimum and payoff the full amount (+ interest) within the next 1 or 2 month MAX. Even at that, I'll probably say, full amount + interest+ additional offset
4.1.2 the due date is between 1 to 3 weeks away. This date is key and must be guarded jealousy like keeping visa appointment date!
4.1.3 the combination of amount due and due date are lethal. They trigger the spiralling when the financial woes cookies crumbles, fatally so.
5.0 CCJ (County court judgments for debt) in a nutshell indicate that your (so nice) CC provider reports your inability to pay them what is due as when due. So nice bc they offer you fantastic credit limit (and keeps increasing) possibly with other 'freebies' until when you can no longer payback, then their own #payback kicks in. Think of those 1s smiles you get at work or malls et al.
5.1 If you unfortunately get a CCJ, it will stay on the Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines for 6 years
5.2 CCJ has a brutal cousin. The HCJ (high court judgement). Never wish to meet this member of the family. There's a legal reason I've split CCJ and HCJ. Let's just say, it's kindda meeting 'those' dreaded unseen uncles and deep-seated aunties.
5.3 once you have CCJ, it becomes near impossible to get credit facilities even 'common' phone contract. God help you, you're still renting and tenancy will not be renewed and you'll have to look around: you are at the mercy of ... ...
And by the way, kick some sensitive jobs goodbye.
5.4 and if your CCJ becomes HCJ, you had better go underground or self-deport. You can't even get certain types of jobs making the downward spiral faster than Eurostar.
6.0. when you use CC as debit card, it comes with complications. Though you can withdraw cash/ego/kudi/owo from your CC, NEVER DO. If you must, in extremely compelling extraordinary circumstances, ensure you back back with a day (a most a week) with full amount (inclusive of charges and interest). Pls note that with withdrawal (and maybe cashback or fuel; need to confirm fuel though), interest kicks in immediately and not at payment due date.
7.0 leverage your CC to build credit record.
7.1 leverage your CC to lowo olowo (use other people's money). For instance, your purchases for the month is interest free; you get to make interest (no matter how small) it might be in your savings account or money market. You also get to build credit record you'll use to invest in real estate and other investments.
8.0 check your motive. Check your intent. Check your need.
8.1 while at it, do SWOT
9. Check for golden nuggets on this thread. Some like lexusgs430 talks cryptly or parable/'proverbially' or in-between-the-world, satirical. TheGuyFromHR might drop it as it is. Mamatukwas cmight omes out of logistics DM to give from the frontline insights Ticha might 'epistelise' once in blue moon (from Kiwis down under). Justwise allows free flow of ideas unlike some other mods. Hustla I've known from the failed agritech thread might come gun blazing. Lightnlife might just chip in life of a (not so) newbie. Just as Amarathripple0 shows how (also not so) newbies goes about navigating the system. There are so many with there own unique ways. Simply learn to reflect (and like they say DYOR): wish, I learn new terminologies daily.
10. Ire o. Have a lovely week. Keep enjoying the fruitfulness of CC. Even if it gets to be kolanut/bitter Kola, do the needful. If it gets to be bitter leaf, do the needful as well. At least, every lemon can be a lemonade.
_{PS: this is not a financial nor legal advice in law. From your rambling man.}

Saw this on my way out and it made me appreciate the availability of jobs in this country.

E no get as e bad reach, person go still get something to do.

You'll only be broke if you're lazy or stupid.

Minimum is enough to help one start out.

If un/under employment can be tackled in Naija, e go better.

Absolutely!

Corruption is not isolated to political actors, parties or public office holders. It has become a human problem surfacing in homes, organisations, communities, countries and continents in varying degrees.

What is more perplexing about the African form of corruption is impunity and a mind of normalising corrupt acts.

In Africa, it pays more to be corrupt than to be incorruptible.

semmyk:
Population is a contributory factor, a major one, but not the only one. Corruption (incorporate poor governance) and mgt of population are critical.
Hence, I concur ... "But what is more disturbing is the geometric population growth rate (2.5%) stacked against dwindling resources and economic growth (-1.8%) per annum"
Corruption (which ironically on face value crisscrossed average citizen and obviously leaders whether PDP, or APC or APGA and others) is one that we lack owning up to individually and collectively. Not accepting and taking responsibility is a cancerous killer.
As regarding racist caucasian globalists that control the world, there is no denying that. It just the same way that power plays in the society or price and profit in the (local) market. However, as you'll do in thermodynamics or systems theory, you consciously reinforce intransitivity to engage 'transitively'. Invariably, the internal stands up to the external.
What we have however is that corruption which transfers to mgt of population offers no resistance to external globalists, rather it (corruption in all it facet) is an enabling enabler [like I said corruption is not limited to one 'ruling' party but all parties and collective individuals across the different strata of the society/nation: house, street, community, society, town/city, LG, state, region, nation, even church and mosques]

Except you already had/have a personal relationship with someone here, I doubt any random person will stick out his/her neck for you.

Best option will be to reach out to the student support unit of the school for such help.

You can ask on the UK Student Thread on Nairaland sha.

chimexview:
Good evening everyone,
Please what’s the way around getting a guarantor for accommodation in Sheffield Hallam university environs? Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks�

We no suppose day suffer all these extreme weather conditions for say our country dey work wella. Cc Adubam

If Nigeria was working well as a self-sustaining country, I'm sure Nigerians won't have to go through all these extreme weather conditions in their quest for economic improvement.

We have a good weather pattern back home but no thanks to poor leadership that has limited the economic growth and viability of the continent.

Firefox01:
I'll pick cold over heat anyday.

Ensure you're using the correct details.

It should be the BRP number (top right corner of your card) and not the NI number (at the back of card).

zxxtx:
Please house, I just got my brp and I have this issue when I try to prove right to rent/work, I used my passport and the same thing. I have also entered the correct details what could be the problem and how to rectify.

May I ask if and why the cities in the North of England are generally less expensive than those in the South?

I am asking because we're planning for our first mortgage and the rates in cities around South West England are really high.

Would it be a good option to relocate from the South West to the North in order to get a cheaper property for purchase?

Elders, abeg, share some insight.

Thanks

Ehnehn.

As they say, the grass is always greener on the other side.

Na just to maximise every situation one finds him/her self.

adubam:
Wow wow. It's preferable to extreme cold in Canada.

Really?

What was it like then and how did you guys chop?

The news of a possible 40°C here in the UK has been making Oyinbos panic and build heat wave fortress across the country.

We don too suffer for Nigeria.

Firefyta:
Jigawa state at some point in this 2022 recorded way beyond 43°C severally

olioxx

See the images below and see the difference between Ikeja, Lagos and Southampton, England.

That should give a better context of my point.

Cheers.

lightnlife:
I presume you didn't get my point.

At the moment, the UK has been around 25 to 29° C. It's only sometime this week that it's estimated to reach 35 - 40°C.

Hasn't Nigeria been more than 25°C on the average?

25°C is a regular in Sub-Saharan Africa but it isn't in Europe.

People were complaining here at 20-25°C. Now imagine what it'd be for them at 30-40 with low humidity?

I presume you didn't get my point.

At the moment, the UK has been around 25 to 29° C. It's only sometime this week that it's estimated to reach 35 - 40°C.

Hasn't Nigeria been more than 25°C on the average?

25°C is a regular in Sub-Saharan Africa but it isn't in Europe.

People were complaining here at 20-25°C. Now imagine what it'd be for them at 30-40 with low humidity?

olioxx:
lightnlife I disagree with your statement, when has Nigeria ever had 40 degree Celsius heat?
I don't think that has happened recently or ever, so Nigeria weather is better than the heatwave in United Kingdom.