Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

Please guys, do not only view. Drop your thoughts. Thanks.

well my candid advice is this
if you are not certain of what you are going there to do better stay in your own country
some are making it right there in Germany while others are not . So it will all begin with the purpose for travelling . Are you travelling with just a hope of making it or do you have a concrete reason for travelling?

OBUKOMENA:
Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

I'm more interested in what route they used to move to Germany.

It all depends on your motive for travelling and also the legality of your sojourn there.

If they had a purpose of traveling there, there's no way they won't be making it. But if they went there illegally, it will be hard to hustle there..

I doubt if anyone abroad will want to call you on a Normal phone call because honestly that's expensive . So I don't see any fuss about it... And maybe your friend actually don't have what you asked for . You probably don't know if he had some bills to pay etc

Rich Germans buy houses and move to cheaper european countries. That country is expensive abeg. Its expensive to call on phone. You have to manage WhatsApp, skype etc calls
If you can do their apprenticeship or get a qualification, it will be nice for you. They value their qualification. Look for a good skill and get training.
Solar is the future.

I have not been there oo. Na person tell me.

OBUKOMENA:
Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

There's nobody that I know (in Germany) that's is not doing well. I know 3 people and they're doing perfectly fine.

You don't expect someone that went there through an illegal route to be doing well because he won't have the papers to hustle.

You don't expect someone that could not tell the in demand skills or knowledge and go for it, to be doing well.

You don't expect someone that is doing menial jobs, paying bills and other things to be sending money to you in Nigeria because they don't pick money overseas. He has a family to take care of too so stop being a burden to him.

You don't exprct someone that went there and got carried away with the enjoyment - good system, freedom and quality of life to make money, save more and invest.

There are people making millions and yet they can't account for it but there are people making thousands and they have investments, no debts, and are living comfortably.

Every mallam with him own kettle.

If you want to go over there, just ensure that you're going through the right route and then go for skills/education that are in demand. Abtoad isn't Nigeria. Most technical skills, health related professions and handworks pay more because their citizens don't stress themselves with such. They (majority) prefer easy jobs like customer service, office admin, supply chain management, bank teller, restaurant manager, HR, executive assistant, business administration, etc. So, don't expect to get such jobs when there are many locals to do them. Racism aside, employers will prefer locals to do that over you.

Again, try to call your friend in Germany from Nigeria and see how much you'll be charged just for a minute call.

My brother, in abroad, a cent is valued. No money is small over there. If you're not financially disciplined, you won't have anything to show for your many years of working and living there.

Most of those people abroad live average life, which is quality too. They earn well, eat well, have good healthcare and enjoy a working system. The key thing is to make enough money in hard currency and do great things in Nigeria, which makes you a rich man in Nigeria.

Also, if you're planning to go and stay with your friend over there, be ready to have your own cash cos he won't be paying house rent, water bills, internet and electricity bills for you. You guys will be sharing it.

There's gold in Germany and some good countries too but know what you're going there for. Don't go there with the mindset of just doing small jobs that will pay you €8 or 12 euros per hour because it seems a big money when converted to naira. Have a skill or go for an indemand skill or course that will set you up for life.

Remember, make the money there, save and invest.

sosowater:


There's nobody that I know (in Germany) that's is not doing well. I know 3 people and they're doing perfectly fine.

You don't expect someone that went there through an illegal route to be doing well because he won't have the papers to hustle.

You don't expect someone that could not tell the in demand skills or knowledge and go for it, to be doing well.

You don't expect someone that is doing menial jobs, paying bills and other things to be sending money to you in Nigeria because they don't pick money overseas. He has a family to take care of too so stop being a burden to him.

You don't exprct someone that went there and got carried away with the enjoyment - good system, freedom and quality of life to make money, save more and invest.

There are people making millions and yet they can't account for it but there are people making thousands and they have investments, no debts, and are living comfortably.

Every mallam with him own kettle.

If you want to go over there, just ensure that you're going through the right route and then go for skills/education that are in demand. Abtoad isn't Nigeria. Most technical skills, health related professions and handworks pay more because their citizens don't stress themselves with such. They (majority) prefer easy jobs like customer service, office admin, supply chain management, bank teller, restaurant manager, HR, executive assistant, business administration, etc. So, don't expect to get such jobs when there are many locals to do them. Racism aside, employers will prefer locals to do that over you.

Again, try to call your friend in Germany from Nigeria and see how much you'll be charged just for a minute call.

My brother, in abroad, a cent is valued. No money is small over there. If you're not financially disciplined, you won't have anything to show for your many years of working and living there.

Most of those people abroad live average life, which is quality too. They earn well, eat well, have good healthcare and enjoy a working system. The key thing is to make enough money in hard currency and do great things in Nigeria, which makes you a rich man in Nigeria.

Also, if you're planning to go and stay with your friend over there, be ready to have your own cash cos he won't be paying house rent, water bills, internet and electricity bills for you. You guys will be sharing it.

There's gold in Germany and some good countries too but know what you're going there for. Don't go there with the mindset of just doing small jobs that will pay you €8 or 12 euros per hour because it seems a big money when converted to naira. Have a skill or go for an indemand skill or course that will set you up for life.

Remember, make the money there, save and invest.

Hmmm. Thanks a lot my brother! Like, what are the in-demand skills you're talking about?

Thanks to you all for your contributions!

Mynnd44, lalasticlala, pls kindly move to front page. I want more contributions. Thank you!

Omo..... Op when you ready to go abeg put me for one Ghana must go... I sabi disguise wella o

Pitch my tent

Germany is good for engineers
Ict and scientists

My sis stays there after many years of suffering in naija
And trust me she won't trade it for naija anytime soon

Myzubby:
well my candid advice is this
if you are not certain of what you are going there to do better stay in your own country
some are making it right there in Germany while others are not . So it will all begin with the purpose for travelling . Are you travelling with just a hope of making it or do you have a concrete reason for travelling?

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Almost every one travels for greener pastures, that much is known

OP, you're indeed MADDD!

Na pple like you dey give Nigerians back in Nigeria bad name. Just see your stupid points... He calls on watsapp, didn;t send you money, blah, blah.

Why do you expect him to send someone like you money? Your entitlement attitude already stinks sef, I swear!

FYI... German has the biggest economy in Europe... so do the maths!

cool here

You cant get rich in Germany....riches and wealth are Frank upon in Germany.

The tax system is a killer for businesses and for private individuals. Every damn thing is taxed

As a foreigner, if you can't speak German, just forget about getting employed there or be ready to work as a cheap laborer. Even foreign students hardly get good jobs after graduation. Germany is for germans alone....the Turkish people in Germany, have found ways to survive by owning small kebabs shops and restaurants.

Germany is the biggest and richest economy in Europe but i wont advice my enemy to go there, you are better off in a English speaking country.

J

OBUKOMENA:
Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

Unlike you, i know of nigerians doing relatively okay in Germany, wey dey go on vacations often( not a sign of wealth but at least they are good). You determine how you thrive in a place, not the country will determine for you. Nigeria is a good example of that

You mean you are going to Germany to stay with the same friend that told you point blank he has nothing to send to you? Pray your next topic on nairaland will not be asking for nairalanders in Germany that can house you

Myzubby:
well my candid advice is this
if you are not certain of what you are going there to do better stay in your own country
some are making it right there in Germany while others are not . So it will all begin with the purpose for travelling . Are you travelling with just a hope of making it or do you have a concrete reason for travelling?

you who is going there are you certain of what you are going there to do?

OBUKOMENA:
Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

if your living Germany with documents not paying any child support oga your doing well ,but don't think once you get to Germany you get their residence visa,for a nigerian, there is 50 50 chances that you may be deported,money don't grow on trees in europe,every nigetian want to be like dangote germans don't think like that so don't go there with naija mentality that I must hammer, they jail and deport you, me wey dey talk dey Austria German younger brother country, posche car the founder is from Austria, ferdinand posche, Hitler if from Austria, the Christmas song we Nigerians love to sing, I mean silent night was composed by an Austrian maybe 400 year ago, so make una no carry I must hammer come this side, make una dey go dubai or Cambodia, na work we dey work here na police country with Germany ooh, I dey warn

OBUKOMENA:
Good evening nairalanders! I hope you had a good day?

So, let me just go straight to my reason for opening this thread, and I hope I would be able to convey my thoughts impeccably:

It seems like some of our people who travelled to Germany aren't doing so well after all (I stand to be corrected, though!)
I have a friend over there whom I am preparing to go meet. This guy has been there since 2017. He hardly calls me on normal call. He would rather call on WhatsApp. Reason being so that he could get in touch cheaply. The first and only time I asked him to send me something, he told me pointblank he didn't have.
Just this afternoon, I heard a colleague's father just came back to Nigeria from there after 21 solid years! He had abandoned his wife and children here in Nigeria. If he was doing so well over there, would he not have arranged for his family to come over and stay with him - at least?

I have been worried, even before I heard this colleague's father thing: I don't know what I am going to meet at the friend's place; I don't know what life is like over there - how to cope in a non-English speaking environment. I don't know how long it's going to take me to make it over there and reconnect with my family. This news about my colleague's dad also increased my worries.

So, I decided I would come on here to ask: Aren't these red flags as regards traveling over there, especially with the hope that when i get there, after 2-3 years, I would bring in my family.
Anyone here knows about life in Germany?

That someone doesnt have money to throw at you does not mean he is not doing well. Even Billionaires in western countries dont go dashing money because they have it or squandering it on useless things.

Because you work for your money, everyone is careful when it comes to spending it. Why waste money on credit when you can make whatsapp calls at a cheaper rate.

Raalsalghul:


I'm more interested in what route they used to move to Germany.

I have one USA lady pressuring me to come to the USA so we can get married
She even offered to come to Nigeria so she can help with visa and all


I somehow declined bcus I don’t know what I ll face der
I am kinda doing well here and I have over 50 million Naira worth of investment here


So my fear is
I might ruin everything for myself if I travel and to think of it she smokes so hard

At a point I ignored and she threatened to commit suicide

thebosstrevor1:
You cant get rich in Germany....riches and wealth are Frank upon in Germany.

The tax system is a killer for businesses and for private individuals.

As a foreigner, if you can't speak German, just forget about getting employed there or be ready to work as a cheap laborer

Hmmmm!

Oga, please explain to me how Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and other companies survived

And talking about individuals, don't say what you are not sure of

Europe in general is where your skills will make way for you.

Bro, life in Europe not an easy One. I visited Europe some weeks ago, and I can tell those living in Gulf countries are far better than the ones in Europe. I chatted with few and told them packages we earn in the Gulf, they all willing to come over. I was in France and Amsterdam. A friend that we came to the gulf some years ago, he could not manage, and he left after six months to Nigeria, a year after, he went to Germany. Till now, he has not gotten his papers.

Hummm