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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 1:22am On Jan 01, 2022
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by STENON(f): 2:25am On Jan 01, 2022
Happy New Year to everyone cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Schoolhike: 5:39am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:



Right

They'll say "What God cannot do does not exist"

cheesy

Lol
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Schoolhike: 5:51am On Jan 01, 2022
canadaishome:


Who cares what people think?
This mindset is self destructive

This mindset of what will people says actually affected someone I know, which eventually leads to depression and unfortunately leads to death.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by nineville(m): 6:32am On Jan 01, 2022
Chreze:


Congrats. Please note that the information I shared is 99% accurate for Glasgow (or maybe Scotland). I have never visited London or England and so don’t know if the same applies 100%. I know similar from reading but never been there and don’t know what applies. You might wanna confirm from people who live and stay there.

Blessings

Chreze, what you shared is so similar to the situation in England too. Just nodding my head in affirmation with most of your postulations, even though I stay in Yorkshire.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 6:49am On Jan 01, 2022
obalala:

Lool not confident yeah.. I'm self trained and sat for certification and only 2 months+ physical working experience I don't think that is a crime chief .. I actually got an NHS job in Scotland as an information analyst( a softer cushion into data analyst role) while applying from 9ja but my wife got a better medic job package. Presently my job search for info analyst is limited to Southampton and no job openings as at yesterday. That is why have I been considering starting with anything or just child caring at home









But chief, I never said so .......... Whilst looking for an alternative, my expectation would be you worked on honing your skills, network with data analyst, understand the working environment better, use YouTube to research interview questions etc etc .........

Remember, it's not about your today, but your tomorrow.......... wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:02am On Jan 01, 2022
Hi all

Happy new year

Is it advisable to buy USD if there's No GBP available and then convert on arrival?

I am thinking conversion rates may not be accurate or maybe I'm just over thinking things
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 10:24am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:
Hi all

Happy new year

Is it advisable to buy USD if there's No GBP available and then convert on arrival?

I am thinking conversion rates may not be accurate or maybe I'm just over thinking things


You want to kill your expected £....... grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:26am On Jan 01, 2022
Lexusgs430:



You want to kill your expected £....... grin

cry

Any other way to go about it?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 10:41am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:


cry

Any other way to go about it?

Omopapa......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:44am On Jan 01, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Omopapa......... cheesy

Hmm
Will I be able to get cash?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:49am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:
Hi all

Happy new year

Is it advisable to buy USD if there's No GBP available and then convert on arrival?

I am thinking conversion rates may not be accurate or maybe I'm just over thinking things

Don't.
The USD to GBP rates usually work out to less than you would have gotten had you bought GBP direct with your naira.
If you are buying black market in Naija, just buy GBP direct with your naira.
If you are getting PTA in $, convert to naira and buy GBP before you come.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:53am On Jan 01, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Don't.
The USD to GBP rates usually work out to less than you would have gotten had you bought GBP direct with your naira.
If you are buying black market in Naija, just buy GBP direct with your naira.
If you are getting PTA in $, convert to naira and buy GBP before you come.

Thanks

Been speaking with abokis and apparently there's a GBP scarcity

Ill keep trying
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:58am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:


Thanks

Been speaking with abokis and apparently there's a GBP scarcity

Ill keep trying

Really?
Probably some cartelised attempt to manipulate prices, I shouldn't wonder.
I gather CBN's just 'adjusted' the exchange rate, so that should feed through to prices by Tuesday.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:00am On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:


Hmm
Will I be able to get cash?

Cash into your uk account...... wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 11:33am On Jan 01, 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 EVERYONE

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 11:42am On Jan 01, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Really?
Probably some cartelised attempt to manipulate prices, I shouldn't wonder.
I gather CBN's just 'adjusted' the exchange rate, so that should feed through to prices by Tuesday.

Very likely

When are we going to stop naira devaluation?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:47am On Jan 01, 2022
ukay2:


Very likely

When are we going to stop naira devaluation?


We ?.....

Are you part of the government, so called economic team, presidency or political class ........ wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Alkidam(m): 11:47am On Jan 01, 2022
Anyone who has pounds. I am in need of pounds. I got naira.holla me pls
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 12:06pm On Jan 01, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Really?
Probably some cartelised attempt to manipulate prices, I shouldn't wonder.
I gather CBN's just 'adjusted' the exchange rate, so that should feed through to prices by Tuesday.


Exactly what I am trying to avoid too so I can get it at 750 before it goes up again

LOL
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 12:07pm On Jan 01, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Cash into your uk account...... wink


I don't even have UK account yet

Trying to get one to travel with
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:15pm On Jan 01, 2022
hustla:



I don't even have UK account yet

Trying to get one to travel with


If you have a UK address, try Monzo, Starling or Revolut.......
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 12:19pm On Jan 01, 2022
obalala:

Lool not confident yeah.. I'm self trained and sat for certification and only 2 months+ physical working experience I don't think that is a crime chief .. I actually got an NHS job in Scotland as an information analyst( a softer cushion into data analyst role) while applying from 9ja but my wife got a better medic job package. Presently my job search for info analyst is limited to Southampton and no job openings as at yesterday. That is why have I been considering starting with anything or just child caring at home


Covid has opened many companies eyes and many roles can be remote now so don't limit yourself to only Southampton. Sometimes it not even listed on the job that it can be WFH.

I would apply for anything. Then when offer comes you can turn it up or down based on your needs. It even gives you the experience to grow yourself in interview

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 12:25pm On Jan 01, 2022
Lexusgs430:



If you have a UK address, try Monzo, Starling or Revolut.......

Chei OK

Can I open from Nigeria with Nigerian IP and they won't flag me?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 1:23pm On Jan 01, 2022
Lexusgs430:



We ?.....

Are you part of the government, so called economic team, presidency or political class ........ wink

Lol

You no be Nigerian again...

...e de pain me seeing the naira devaluation on regular basis...

...I have friends and families earning in naira oo...

....just imagine the inflation rate after petrol subsiding removal as proposed this year...

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Pamelayoung: 2:04pm On Jan 01, 2022
MichaelUde:


I like where the HRGuy said "in my admittedly biased" opinion. That's because there is no right or recommended answer to your request for advice, all you're going to get are opinions.

I have 3 children, and I also looked after my children when we first arrived and I hadn't gotten a day job. No biggie, I still do it.
However, if I have one child like you do, I will put her in [affordable] daycare right away and take any day job that pays enough to cover the costs and leave me with something. I did not enjoy sitting at home during the winter months with 3 children, separating fights and getting homework done, only coming out in the evening when it was already dark to march off to a night job which I did not enjoy. I was unable to get anything much done in the day time or even get to know the new city I was living in, because marching 3 children around to the city to explore was definitely not something I had much energy for.

Again, our Nigerian women dey try in many ways, and I'm no sexist bigot, but do not leave your madam as the sole reasonable earner for any length of time.

They will soon come for my head, so make I tune out first.

Matching 3 children to explore the city cracked me up but you had the energy to born them.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mimzyy(f): 5:15pm On Jan 01, 2022
Happy new year to you and yours sir. Please do you have any recommended provider for the emboldened? Tia.

Lexusgs430:


The bottomline is, if you love your family and don't want them to be financially impacted, upon your demise.........

GET A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY, IT'S NOT TOO EXPENSIVE ........... IT'S NEVER TOO LATE, TILL YOU ARE LATE .......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by temmy59: 5:35pm On Jan 01, 2022
Ticha:


Yes you can. But - you most likely will need to buy outright unless you can show evidence of continuing income enough to pay the mortgage and your living expenses from somewhere and have a visa longer than 24 months. Your deposit will also be much higher as well as higher interest rates. Basically it's not impossible

Thanks for the response
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:45pm On Jan 01, 2022
I do, how much do you need
Alkidam:
Anyone who has pounds. I am in need of pounds. I got naira.holla me pls
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:46pm On Jan 01, 2022
Thanks boss
Lexusgs430:


Omopapa......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 5:48pm On Jan 01, 2022
Either cash (depends on ur location) or bank transfer (not location dependent)
hustla:


Hmm
Will I be able to get cash?

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