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justwise:
..you see the prob?

No I don't. The request was inappropriate either way, more so if he knew.

TheRealestGuy:
Again, your ego is out of this world.

You certainly could have told the story without the junior thing. Peep how many times you mentioned junior in just one short story

Going by your logic, would it have been more acceptable if the incident happened with a "senior" colleague?

Some of us have a 6th sense and I can tell you categorically that you enjoy the power trip of seeing others as junior to you, suggesting that you're an authoritative, egotistic person who enjoys "putting your juniors in their place".

It's a sign of a weak, unsure individual. You still have a lot of growing to do mentally and emotionally.

I rest my case.

Lol! Wetin de worry you oga?! Not me certainly.

Did you even read Justwise' comment that I was responding to? He specifically mentioned the treatment from seniors to juniors and women to men.
Sorry o. No vex.

TheRealestGuy:
You missed the entire point o.

My reply had absolutely nothing to do with the Jollof rice request.

Read in-between the lines to understand, if you can.

I'm giving an account of what happened to me, I will also give the context of the situation. Saying he was my Junior is just facts and relevant to the story because if I was his peer, it could be acceptable banter. I hope you understand now.

Starzo:
Did you give him the first time?


Well if na me, I don't see anything wrong with it.
If I was in your shoes I for jokingly yabb the guy ... i would have said something like ' so of all things to ask of, na food....e b like say hungry beat you from Nigeria....Dem use food do you?....we would have laughed over it. And if I have the means, I would provide it for as long as I could.

Maybe that food na wetin he really need at that time. It might even make him more productive.So you might actually have been helping him become more productive with that act alone.


It's part of ergonomics.

Lol! I didn't give him o. The next time I checked to see how he was getting on, he was now reminding me about his jollof😅.
I just saw him as someone that was neither self or situationally aware...so it made me wary around him cos he would probably cross boundaries without even knowing.

RealityKings1:
Atleast you see people are different and respond differently. Not everyone process communication wisely

Yes. For sure. I personally believe in giving everyone their own chance. I was just explaining to Just wise that people have experiences that make them behave how they do and make them appear unwelcoming to others.

TheRealestGuy:
The same classism disease

Your level and seniority is so precious to you init.

From just this post, your leadership skills are seriously questionable if you're talking about your colleagues outside the workplace from a senior/junior POV.

Your ego is off the charts and you need to reign it in because it will ruin you in the long run.

Cheers.

OK. You are in the same WhatsApp group obviously.

Where is the classism when I didn't have to speak to him in the first place?. Would he make the same "joke" with a man? Meanwhile, it wasn't even a joke cause he repeated it on another occasion trying to remind me about his jollof.
There are things you don't say to people in the work place that you are meeting for the first time in a professional capacity. If you don't know this already, I can't help you.
Try not to be defending nonsense.

Thankfully he was the only bad experience I've had and I've enjoyed cordial/professional relationship with others both male and female after him.

Starzo:
Person nor fit follow you play again?....he probably was just trying to make a joke but you turn am to something else

Na the pride wey we dey talk about be this

Well, I thought it was a joke until he asked me again for it. It wasn't a joke for real.

justwise:
Most, not all Nigerians, i have experienced both good and bad attributes, some Nigerians ladies especially are not friendly, they related to other nationalities than their Nigerian brothers.

A senior manager((A Nigerian lady) in a place i work turned her nose down on me, i mean i say hello with smile to her and she will keep a straight face, then i stopped greeting her completely till the day she left the company.

This is common among those chasing papers and freeloads , so if a brother can not offer any of that then you are not useful to them.

Hmm Justwise, I'm surprised you are saying this...ok let me give you my own story being a woman in senior management.
I was the only Nigerian in my team so when they employed another one, I reached out to welcome him and offer my support for his settling in into the role. I told him to let me know if he needs help settling in and the silly boy told me to bring him some jollof rice! I was shocked and in my mind I was like "sebi na me find trouble come".
He probably didn't know my role/level. But even if I was his mate, should that be the response to a professional offer to help? A lot of our men still see women as kitchen occupiers and still speak in manners that are not acceptable here.
These bad encounters turn well meaning ppl off. If I wasn't who I am, that will be the last time I give a newbie a chance. People don't like to suffer fools twice.

Thankfully since then, I've had the pleasure of meeting other junior Nigerians who were sensible and didn't give me regrets.

SamReinvented:
Thank you! How long after the expiry of the 2 year one did you apply for 10 years? Also, did you provide any reasons for the longer term visa?

My mother’s 2022 visa was 6 months… and main reason she hasn’t visited again was the stress involved to travel to Lagos/Abuja to apply for the visa again. So hoping, she can do this once and forget about it for another 10 years.

Last I checked!/know, you need to first get a 2yr visa and then a 5yr one before you can get a 10year one. If you apply for the 10yr now, they will likely give a 2year duration.

brain54:
Just this today Sunday I ate cocoyam leaves...

And banku.

Now I have eaten this combination before.(cocoyam leaves and banku) I had my throat scratching me through out the day the first time.

The second time I saw it at a restaurant I ordered it... Because it looked enticing because they added Egusi. I had same effect or result- itchy throat.

Now back to today I was with this person. And she managed to convince me that cocoyam leaves don't cause scratching throat.... According to her maybe it wasn't prepared very well the first and second time I ate ... Hers was different and would not be same.

Ok... Let me try.

So she brings 2 wrapped bankus and... well, some cocoyam leaves mixed with Egusi. Looked really good. Most Ghanian dishes (my opinion) doesn't really look good. This one looks good to go. So I decide inside me... yeah, she is right. Here's is a different mix. Probably home made.

So I dip the banku in the soup and swallow, left for about 2 morsels of banku. But end up with a damn scratchy throat. She ends up consoling me and recommends I get some syrup, or sweet at a pharmacy which I forget the name now. (I didn't get, but OK now.)

Now to your picture... It's just ground pepper and onions in that mix. Maybe a bit of shitoh at the side I see.

I have eaten this mix before and I can tell you it's just bland old peppers. The only thing exciting here will be the fish. That's all.

I personally think Ghanaians just cook and eat just to survive. Not for any form of variety or to make eating interesting. I get bored just thinking of their meals and eating becomes a chore. That is me personally.

Looking at the picture I just think we fantasize about things we don't have or never tried before. That is why the grass is always greener on the other side.

I mean, who would think anyone would ever fantasize about eating peppers and fish? 🤷

Seems very basic!

Kontomire! I had a similar reaction!. I figured it was an allergic reaction to the coco yam leaf.

hyzich:
It’s better, however, there’s a take away here “never be too close or relax to share everything with colleagues “ the guy was snitch by a colleague he prolly see as a friend.

Abeg which role maybe I fit give referral because I have a friend looking for opportunity in IT

Actually the real lesson there is to always behave well, not back bite or use slurs at your place of work.

missjekyll:
He was republican.He was only 20 therefore he was 12 in 2016. All he has ever known is MAGA chaos.

Thoughts and prayers to Trump and his family. Will he be supporting gun control henceforth?

Also why did he pop back to raise a fist? Presenting a lovely target for a headshot?who does that? Not very smart 😕 #baffling

Made me wonder too @popping back to raise his fist. Almost makes me think the whole thing was stage managed. A report by a witness said the shooter was spotted by himself and friends 50 feet away and they shouted this information to cops nearby who appeared confused for 2 to mins before shots were eventually fired.

TheCeasar:
make Una help me na

NIN is not an ID in that sense. It has no expiry.

Born2conquer:
I HOPE I WILL GET A RESPONSE.

Abeg, where I fit get Zobo leaves in the UK? I started working Night shifts in the UK and it has been very hard for me to sleep during the day.

I barely get 2hrs of sleep daily. I believe drinking Zobo will help

I don't have an answer for Zobo, but try taking camomile tea and get blackout blinds to keep the sun out.

idee91:
Greetings everyone,

What do you advise, I wanted to renew my rent contract, but Landlord is suggesting i don’t need to extend, as the contract automatically goes into a rolling contract after 12 months. Do you think I should insist on getting a new contract ?

I don't think there is any downside to a rolling contract, maybe notice period?

holyboss:
Hello everyone,

I am currently residing in the UK and find myself in a bit of a predicament. My passport has recently expired and the earliest appointment I could secure for its renewal is scheduled after the expiration date of my current visa.

This situation has left me quite concerned and I am seeking advice on a specific matter: Is it possible to apply for a graduate visa in the UK with an expired passport?

I am not exactly able to interpret the message on the page attached: I consider an expired passport to be a means of identity still. It might just not be a tenable travel document at the port of entry.

Any guidance or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Hi.
Since you are in the UK, you can apply with an expired passport. Just increase the validity year of your passport. In additional docs, include a letter to explain what you have done. You may also include proof of application for renewal as a back up. I know ppl who have done this with no issues.

Solumtoya:
In addition to the numerous contributions, you can consider answering "no" to the sponsorship question and see if it helps you land a role. You can use the role to break into the UK market and move to another Company afterwards or even request for a sponsorship after 6 months of probing your worth. In the meantime, you stay on PSW Visa.

Poster this is what you should do. It is exactly what the PSW is for. Nothing gives you advantage like UK experience. Once you have 6 to 12 months experience, if you know your Onions, it becomes so much easier to get another job.

AKALAMAGBO:
https://visabot.eu/uk

Thank you!

Pls who can reshare the website for booking quick dates for EU visas?

Mellady:
Good evening all, please can uk residents(non British passport holders?) get UK-issued EHICs for travel insurance when travelling to EU countries?

Yes you can apply for it (I think NHS SBS). Did mine a couple of years back, it took months to arrive so don't count on it if you are looking for a quick solution for visa application.

[quote author=makazona post=128893277]I think you should check out DPD.co.uk [/quote
]
Thanks, will do.

Good evening everyone.

Pls any recommendations on the best company to use for deliveries for a very small biz looking to ship less than 10 items per week within the UK?

Hi everyone,

Someone mentioned using insurance brokers to get a good deal on car insurance several weeks back....
How does it work? Any recommendations pls?

Thanks.

dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Search for Pearson Test of English, I think it is faster, see if you can use it.

Madeu:
That's bad. Well, sort it out with her. You're not meant to sublet and owe your homeowner rent at the same time.

Are you OK at all? So the landlady did nothing wrong?

23rd day: best time to renew car insurance... 21 days for home insurance

tushqueen:
Hi,

When is it cheaper to get insurance quote, long before current one expires or close to when it expires?

About 23 days or so to the expiration of the old one. At least for car insurance

ehizario2012:
Good morning people, please I want to open a joint account for myself and wife for some target savings and bills payment. I need the banks that offer money on switching from other accounts (I have like 4 direct debits on Monzo) Thanks.

Nationwide has an offer right now.. Download Money saving expert app for current tips.

Sugargal:
Apply for one month terminal leave. Let the date be the start of the other job. As long as you have not used your annual leave, this should work. Or get your organisation's policy and check.

Won't this be contrary to his visa terms? He will be in effect "working" full time with 2 different employers

dhummystecah:
Hello everyone,

I want to share an update on my journey in the UK. In 2022, I faced challenges finding a job after relocating to the UK. I appreciate all the advice I received from you all during that time. After careful consideration, I decided to transition from a career in biotechnology to one in Tech.

I've reached out to my current employer to inquire about the possibility of them sponsoring my visa, and they have mentioned that they will explore this option. However, I'm uncertain about what steps to take next. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

1. Speak with your line mgr and/or the HR. Let them know that you need to have a decision soon (this Nov) and a COS for application by Dec preferably. Your current employer is prob your path of least resistance for sponsorship especially if you have been delivering on the job.

2. Start searching for other employers ASAP, harder to achieve within the time line but not impossible.

3. Hubby should double efforts on his part as well.

Thewritingnerd:
Hi guys, please help out with your perspective on this:

I interviewed for a customer support role and two teaching assistant roles last week. Yesterday I got a positive feedback from one of the teaching assistant roles and I accepted their offer. (I’m stating the roles so I can get an informed perspective)

But this morning, the other teaching assistant role (this one pays the most of the three), and the customer support one also sent an email that I passed the interview.

My dilema: The guys that called yesterday specifically asked if I had commitments elsewhere or if I need to put in a notice elsewhere to know whether to commence onboarding documentation. And I said no.

Wouldn’t it be somehow now calling them to inform them I’ll be taking an offer elsewhere? 🫠

Congratulations!

My dear, make that call, you can let them know you got a better offer. They will either let you go or match it.
Always watch out for yourself and don't be guilt tripped by anyone/anything when it comes to situations like this. Even those people would do same if they are faced with same dilemma.

mizGene:
Hello everyone,

Pls can someone share the email address for change of intent letter?

Thanks in advance.

Anyone pls?