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lightnlife:
Interesting.

Just to confirm: was the £800 inclusive of the exam registration fee?

As a broke UK JJC, I run from all these UK tutors oo. I feel their rates are too high.

I've done two related exams since I came in and here's what I do. Buy courses on Udemy or Coursera (5-10k Naira), study them alongside other materials. Take multiple assessments, register for the exams, write and pass the exams.

Where una dey see this money.

Yes, includes exam fees. And yes your strategy is good, that is what I would do normally, buy cheap on Udemy and self study. But I didn't have the luxury of time to self study- I learn real fast if I'm taught by an expert so I went that route since I needed the cert real quick.
Funny enough, the online class was filled with Indians, just 2 of us in the UK. The tutor was Indian as well. This made me imagine that the Indians probably paid local/lesser fees...might be worth exploring what someone in "Nija" would be billed.

babino22:
It’s actually a single itinerary from departure. I heard there will be strike action from 23rd dec till 28th dec which may cause long queue at Manchester airport and I have a train to catch like an hour after arrival so I would preferred the check at Heathrow cause I have like over 2hours layover which is enough to get through the queue

1 hr after arrival is cutting it too close. Make sure to buy an open/anytime ticket

bellakay:
What’s the best map to use in London? One that states arrival of buses and trains. I used one about 4years ago I can’t remember the name. London people help me..

Not a "map" but citymapper does the trick or good old Google maps

Progressivegee:
Hi guys, I posted sometime ago (other miniker) about issues with my company .....

Any advice for me guys?

I'm so glad you "one upped" them! Good on you! If your contract says 1 week, you have nothing to fear and if they refuse to pay your already worked days, you should not hesitate to report them.

lavida001:
So you actually believe in that epistle of lies?

Tell your side ....

Strata1716:
I haven’t written it but I’m hoping to write it 1st quarter of next year, can you please help with how much it costs and where to register for it ?

Amarathripple had a recommendation, I'm sure she will respond.. but I used theknowledgeacademy it was listed at close to 2k (with Practitioner) but once you indicate interest and they call you, you can negotiate it to 800 pounds. They will pretend they can't do it, keep you on the call "to ask their manager" for approval for a discount.. then they will make you an offer. But make sure to get them down to 800 at most.

jimps:
Has anyone here written PRINCE2 Foundation exam before please?

I wrote the Agile in October. It wasn't difficult but I didn't self study..I did the online class and it was really helpful...scheduled and wrote the exam the same day..

koonbey:
I got mine in less than one full working day. Submitted the application on Friday past 4PM, uploaded statement on Saturday, and got the mail on Monday at 10;25 AM or so.

Standard. Switching from T4. App.

Wowza

tushqueen:
I applied for a skilled worker visa on Thursday the 1st and got a feedback on Mon the 5th dec. It took only 2 working days and that was a standard visa application not priority.

I used the online biometric method not the travel to home office option though

Great. Thank you!

Hi guys,
Has anyone applied for a skilled visa using priority in the last couple of weeks? How long did it take?

Lindakam:
Hiii,

I and my husband came into the UK exactly in December last year via student visa with him as the dependant. He started with Care and told me he was going to work for only 25hours weekly as he didn't want to get absolved in care. This time would also allow him apply for jobs, prepare and attend interviews. The interviews were coming with so many "unfortunately" attached to it. While for some applications we didn't hear back from the recruiter. We were discouraged as we had bills to pay with the limited income but he was so determined not to take more hours.

It was exactly 4 months after that all the sleepless night yielded it's fruitage. He got 3 jobs offers and all with sponsorship. He's in a much better place today with better pay

P.s I am not in anyway berating Care work, I also did care but if you have the skills from Nigeria please don't give up in searching and even if you don't, learn them especially when you know exactly where and what you want to be..

That is the spirit! Thanks for sharing.

Lindakam:
Hi,

Thanks for your kind words. I didn't want to get anyone offended hence I had to delete the post... Thanks too for all you do on this platform. I take note of intelligent and helpful comments

I wish you would still post your story. If there are no direct insults to anyone, I don't know why they would take offence, this is an anonymous forum. If they do, it doesnt matter either if other ppl can learn something positive.
If everyone starts holding back, it will defeat the purpose of this forum.

justwise:
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Are you sure about that?

Everyone read it right except you.

justwise:
I'm writing a book on that...will be published here pretty soon.

Ku ise

justwise:
Why would anyone be offended because you shared a story about your husband getting a job after 4months of searching?

Have we not read many such posts here and nobody got offended?

You need to ask yourself/answer this question.

Also nothing wrong with apologising if you find you are in the wrong like you are right now

justwise:
Please lets not pretend as if we don't know why the ..''people feelings'' comment was made. like i said i just want to make sure that nobody here will have the impression that the post was removed by the mod.

This has become ridiculous now. You didn't need to make sure of anything, people can read.

Ogbaba123:
Thank you for the insight, I'm thinking of jumping ship, I'm always thinking of jumping ship.

If I may ask, what field/ sector are you in?

Transformation, Digital projects...

Ogbaba123:
did you have to pay a subscription fee?

No I didn't this time. I've done it before when I wanted to actively message recruiters and HR manager's. LinkedIn also usually offers a month free for this (premium) per year. You can try to sign up but then cancel or stop the sign up process. Most likely they will then offer you a month free trial.

But what you really need to do is to set up many job alerts with the specifications/filters you want (eg; product manager, London, full time, remote). You get notified once jobs fulfilling your criteria are posted.

Viruses:
When God blesses you, do not look at people still awaiting their blessings like they are not hard working.

God's blessings won't come and fall at your feet just like that! Pls quit this line of thinking. Faith without good works...God is happy to bless everyone, We however need to show preparedness.
If you don't actually prepare and apply for a job, it will never come to you. This is not a "favour" market. If you want to work in a certain area, then you must put in effort to learn and skill up in that area and [/b]actually apply[b] for those jobs.

Ticha:
A D rating will be a big shock to your bills and system. To put it in perspective, majority of mainstream lenders will not approve a BTL mortgage on a property with an EPC rating under C. If the government gets it's way, from 2025, all properties rated D and below will be classed as illegal lets for rental purposes.

So C should be your minimum really.

Got it, thank you. I'll persevere

justwise:
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You are not been realistic, its all good to talk the good talk but when you on student visa and needs sponsorship you are facing a different situation.
Job rejections can be demoralising and people keep reading here about landing those job salary jobs but it does not match the reality out there.

Get whatever job that offers you sponsorship, work towards getting ILR then....


Yes people do get those big salary jobs after graduation but there are in minority, majority have to work their way from low -high salary.


My point is...don't waste too much time chasing high profile jobs if you are on student visa and need sponsorship

Nothing wrong with looking for sponsorship at that level, it is great to have a fallback plan. but there is something wrong with making that the sole focus or thinking oneself "unworthy" of the better salary jobs and not making attempts.
And those comment were not made to denigrate, but rather to encourage and motivate.

Peerielass:
I’m assuming the prepayment meter is for both gas and electric. Gas is usually cheaper than electricity…most homes use both or just electric.

Ok. Thank you.

AgentXxx:
LinkedIn Easy people should gather here, we get meeting, the I use to apply with it ehn also total job didn’t do bad too.

Right! The most important thing is crafting a great CV and cover letter(s)...once that is done, the platforms really make everything easy. Then the few outlier companies where you have to do the traditional application process.

Peerielass:
Looks about right to me. £50 top up 5 days ago works out to be about £7.50 a day with £13 remaining. Do you have a traditional or smart prepaid meter? You should receive monthly rebate vouchers as part of the £400 Government Energy Rebate Scheme.

For just gas alone(I assume gas heating too)?

I always thought gas was cheaper than electricity..is my assumption wrong?
With the energy price hikes, should one be looking for electricity or gas heating?

Also house pls advise: is an EPC rating of C or D manageable? I currently live in a B rated and it is really good. But now looking to move and I see some really nice properties but with C and D rating, is the difference that bad?

rayralph:
This is largely because of how we grew up in Nigeria.

Most migrants don’t think big at all. We’re comfortable with the bare minimum. I faced this too until I started pushing for more.

Job requirements are ordinary wishlist. If you’re familiar with at least one requirement, apply away.

Totally agree with job requirements, that has been my experience. Even my current job, thanks to LinkedIn easy apply, here I am If it wasn't for "easy apply", I probably would not have bothered.

bamangar:
Please i need an advise. I will be coming to the UK in 2023 as a student. I have paid my school fees and will soon start processing my visa. I want to learn a skill before coming by April. Barbing or baking, which would be more beneficial and profitable to a student?

I will be waiting for your reply.

Hair, nails

Gloriouscrown:
Hi Mimi, someone I know got an offer with a particular trust, band 2 but 10.10£ per hour. He tried to ask for sponsorship but the Hr said they don't sponsor unless his line manager endorses him. He is yet to start the job but his tier 4 visa expires mid next year. He is keen on this job because it's a stone throw to his accommodation and he is not planning on moving anywhere else for now. Any advice regarding sponsorship?

Cc rayralph, everyone with any pointers.

Thank you

Someone on tier 4 should really be aspiring for more, band 2 is not great start for a post grad degree holder. He should not have a closed mind to the other many opportunities out there.

Ralphlauren:
This right here is the key to success in this country Na anger for having to queue to view a yeye flat to rent and still get turned down by the landlord that pushed me to buy my first home in this country.

You see?!

I have learnt my lesson

Goodly1:
Your comment's got me laughing! I like this!
How can one plan to be sick, by praying for it? LoL...

bigtt76:
I was just mooting the idea but I think one can subtly mention it (resident in the UK ....but not including the sharecode )in the objective section of CV or what you think?

It has never occurred to me before, leave it out totally, and this is not because you are hiding anything, it just isn't part of what should be on a CV.
Just like putting age, address, nationality, marital status etc..these things can cause an un/intentional bias which can be negative or positive. (you can also play it to favour you like
putting your UK location)

Amarathripple0:
Lol that’s automatic disqualification. Also @ bigtt76 , Never give them your share code. Unless it’s asked for at the due diligence stage.

Exactly, it just raises questions unnecessarily and you are likely to get passed over.