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hustla:
Something wey i go complete now now, I no get job na - just used someones referral link here for Monzo

Come give me 50 pounds oooo

Deal

https://revolut.com/referral/olatung5v!FEB2-22-VR-GB

wonlasewonimi:
Deal

https://revolut.com/referral/olatung5v!JAN1-22-VR-GB

On it!

obitryce:
Please house, I am still in need of a 2/3 bedroom house or apartment in a good location and provides space for parking in Liverpool area (L15 - L24) will be fine. I can do £650-700. Please help a brother thanks..

DM me or @omopapa

wonlasewonimi:
Deal

https://revolut.com/referral/olatung5v!JAN1-22-VR-GB

A code has been sent to me

Should I just proceed to normal sign up?

Showed what is in the screenshot now

hustla:
A code has been sent to me

Should I just proceed to normal sign up?

Showed what is in the screenshot now

Yeah just follow and order a card and use the card 3 times. Even if it's just to buy £1 stuff 3 times. You're guaranteed a cool £50

wonlasewonimi:
Yeah just follow and order a card and use the card 3 times. Even if it's just to buy £1 stuff 3 times. You're guaranteed a cool £50

Correct!

hustla:
Correct!

Apologies it says at 3 transanctions of at least £5 each which means I have increased it to £65

wonlasewonimi:
Apologies it says at 3 transanctions of at least £5 each which means I have increased it to £65

Done signing up and verifying passport blah bla h and was sent this message;

Hey xxxxx,

Great news, you're officially verified. It means that you can now use your Revolut card to send, spend and exchange money at home and abroad.

Head to the app whenever you're ready, and start exploring!

not sure how to use it to make transactions o

Maybe ill watch youtube

hustla:
Done signing up and verifying passport blah bla h and was sent this message;

Hey xxxxx,

Great news, you're officially verified. It means that you can now use your Revolut card to send, spend and exchange money at home and abroad.

Head to the app whenever you're ready, and start exploring!

not sure how to use it to make transactions o

Maybe ill watch youtube

Take a chill pill and follow this

wonlasewonimi:
Take a chill pill and follow this

LOL

Tried adding GTBank card so I can order for a physical card, was told nigerian cards are not accepted

babajeje123:
This is a personal issue that is bothering me. I have decided to post it here with the hope that I would get matured advise here. Besides, people on this platform would be able to advise better since most live in the UK.

I came to the UK last year on student's visa for a 2 year programme. it was challenging upon arrival because the country was on lock down and getting a job was not a walk in the park. When I got one, I had to work many hours during holiday period to pay the debt I owed and also to bring in my family (2 kids + wife). I had to pay for quarantine accommodation because I wanted them to come in December. I got a 2 bed, furnished it, bought other items to make life at least a bit better for my wife. However, she is not appreciative and I am beginning to regret bringing her.

When she arrived, we were all over each other, probably because we've missed each other and all of that. I just noticed that her attitude started changing. I had an idea of what could have brought a change of mood but I didn't want to guess. May be a week after her arrival, I told her about my plan to bring in my mum in April - May so she can help with the kids so that both of us can work as much as we want, knowing fully well that she too will do her masters come next year. She told me it was okay and she had nothing against it. So today, I told her that I would be sending money to my mum by month end so she can starts apply for her passport. She kept quiet for some seconds and said okay. Then, she began to tell me how I always make decisions without carrying her along and how I always kick when she has something better. Then I asked her to gave an instance. She said back at home, she had a certain amount she was giving to her mum every month which she suspended when I was planning to come. She went ahead to tell me that I never gave her mother anything except on few instances since we got married. And then she said, 'what is your plan for my mummy?'

I told her that during the time I was unable to give to her mum, I didn't have and I wasn't even giving to my mum too. However, in December when she with the kids, my mum and her sister were on their way to the airport, I sent 20k to her and sent a message that she should give the sister to help me give her mum as Christmas money. I made it clear that she raised the issue because of my plan for my mum and she denied it. Meanwhile, her mum has a daughter in the UK with her husband. They have tried to bring her in on 2 occasions last year but she was denied. So I told her that we can't bring her mum in now because Home office might think we are desperate and place her on a 10 year ban. She would not have any of my explanations. She just withdrew into her shell.

I left where we were to the room and thought about all my struggle in bringing her and felt terrible. I was wondering if this is not the same woman I told that I worked 21 nights and was still going to lectures from work in order to raise money for their travel. I worked in a food processing company (you can imagine the cold), laundry etc to bring them in. I know the matter has not died and she would still raise it and it may lead to a big fight. We have had the discussion before at home and it led to a terrible fight. Now this. Let me quickly chip it in that when she came and we talked about money for family projects, she initially said each of us should keep our money and contribute a certain percent. The reason she made the suggestion was that she might want to give her mother money and for personal stuff which I may not agree to her dipping hands into family purse. I told her that contributing a quota might not work because of all the things we desire to achieve this year. I told her that what can work is to take a certain amount from her weekly earning for her mum and personal stuff and putting the remaining into the family account and I will also do likewise. She agreed to the suggestion.

Please, how do I handle this matter? I don't want fight because I have a lot to do and I tell you her words can make the meekest man on earth to misbehave. In my life, I have never thought of divorce or separation, but it came to my mind today after the discussion. In fact, I am beginning to look for a job that would take me far away from home as it appears as if we appreciate each other when we are apart.

Now, I can't concentrate on my ICAs. I just hate it when people are trying to manipulate me. It's so painful if you are dealing with someone who doesn't appreciate your efforts. Yesterday, I gave her 85GBP for her DBS. Before she left home, she complained around October that she wanted to change her wardrobe, I sent money. Getting here, she told me she can't be wearing those clothes, I gave her 100GBP. I gave my card details to add on her phone account for data all in a bid to make her happy and for us to have a peaceful home which we didn't have in Naija because of lack of resources.

See, the kind of advise I need is what to do not to give too much attention to her. Suggesting that I should have a heart-to-heart talk with her won't work because it has never worked. It always leads to heated argument and insults. I won't mind if someone can recommend a good marriage counselor.

Please, I didn't post this for likes and shares. Na solution I dey find abeg

So pathetic leaving with unsupportive partner....I have nothing to say in this matter, unfortunately.

Its upto you to make yourself happy after escaping naija ...

gistbite:
Is this cream/lotion that good? I've been seeing it everywhere.

It is worth the hype. The baume/balm is thicker than the lait/lotion ( this is different from the lotion with urea sold by boots). The lipikar lotion is sold on amazon( the twin pack is more cost effective) and pharmeden. Co. Uk as well.

Newbie123:
Hi gurus in the house,

Please I have observed that 95% of students who apply to study any form of Nursing in the UK also apply for Social Work.....including me.

Right now, I'm in a dilenma and I've been soul searching and trying to gather information on the internet to be able to make an informed decision. A lot of people don't really talk about Social Work prospects in the UK compared to Nursing which even a child knows about

It has been mentioned here that one cannot practise nursing with only Masters in nursing (the first degree must be in nursing too).
Just to let you know

captainhoo:
It has been mentioned here that one cannot practise nursing with only Masters in nursing (the first degree must be in nursing too).
Just to let you know

You can actually practice with pre-registration ( 2 or 3yrs MSc in Nursing depending on the school). And your first degree doesn’t have to be in nursing.

Bluetherapy:
babajeje123 one advise I have for you is to pump the brakes a little bit.

Summary: try shelf all plans and focus on saving for PSW visa life. You will be very very frustrated if you don't put your house in order. If you wan catch rat, you go behave like rat. Divert the attention to what your immediate family needs (paying house rent, childchare) not what your external families need.

You're on student visa and I believe you should be focusing on saving for the after studies life. You probably have given her the wrong impression with the fact that you hustled the money and could fund bringing her down from Nigeria and also paying for quarantine hotel.

Try to put other plans on pause and map out how to solidify your stay here. You can start by letting her know that you have put aside the plans on bringing your mum. Then mention everything that needs to be done to solidify your stay in terms of IHS surcharge, PSW visa fees and the likes. Brainstorm together how to go about it in terms of savings because you need to pay those fees to stay back here.

Enlighten her about the finances that comes being an immigrant in the UK. Probably the reality would hit and change her perspective. You might not he able to achieve this if you don't pump the brakes on how much you disburse out (to other family members)except you had prior savings from Nigeria. Don't portray it to her like it's easy to make this £. Encourage her to get a job probably the reality will dawn on her.

You're clearly working over the permitted limit and you should really be careful with that.

This is really a good advice...many do not know they are on immigrant visas....long term plans are very good to remain focus on the race.

Please help!!!!
I am a Masters student.
I have collected my BRP and applied for my NI number.
I have been in the UK for over 2 weeks now. I have been looking for Part time job (warehouse operative, sales assistant e.t.c) to kick start and office work based on my qualifications but haven’t gotten any yet. I have registered with quite a number of agencies.
Please can you recommend a reliable agency or website that can help. I currently stay in crick, Northampton.

I hold a degree from a uK university and am an ACCA UK qualified chartered accountant with years of experience in nigeria.

Please your kind response will be appreciated

Please help!!!!
I am a Masters student.
I have collected my BRP and applied for my NI number.
I have been in the UK for over 2 weeks now. I have been looking for Part time job (warehouse operative, sales assistant e.t.c) to kick start and office work based on my qualifications but haven’t gotten any yet. I have registered with quite a number of agencies.
Please can you recommend a reliable agency or website that can help. I currently stay in crick, Northampton.

I hold a degree from a uK university and am an ACCA UK qualified chartered accountant with years of experience in nigeria.

Please your kind response will be appreciated

captainhoo:
It has been mentioned here that one cannot practise nursing with only Masters in nursing (the first degree must be in nursing too).
Just to let you know

It was mentioned and immediately corrected .... in the UK your first degree does not have to be in nursing .

Please how long does it take before the NI number comes out? as I'm not sure if I should specify my current Airbnb location on the application.

Please advise.

midasfx:
Please how long does it take before the NI number comes out? as I'm not sure if I should specify my current Airbnb location on the application.

Please advise.

Your NIN should be at the back of your BRP if your on skilled workers visa

midasfx:
Please how long does it take before the NI number comes out? as I'm not sure if I should specify my current Airbnb location on the application.

Please advise.

Don't.
Find a friend/relation with a permanent address and use that.

ukay2:
Your NIN should be at the back of your BRP if your on skilled workers visa

I'm on Tier 4 dependent visa.

TheGuyFromHR:
Don't.
Find a friend/relation with a permanent address and use that.

Alright. I will do that. Thanks for the advise.

Mashaunola:
Please help!!!!
I am a Masters student.
I have collected my BRP and applied for my NI number.
I have been in the UK for over 2 weeks now. I have been looking for Part time job (warehouse operative, sales assistant e.t.c) to kick start and office work based on my qualifications but haven’t gotten any yet. I have registered with quite a number of agencies.
Please can you recommend a reliable agency or website that can help. I currently stay in crick, Northampton.

I hold a degree from a uK university and am an ACCA UK qualified chartered accountant with years of experience in nigeria.

Please your kind response will be appreciated

Register for job alert on the ACCA membership website, they have got loads of accounting jobs .

Olinga:
hello elders in the house

Recently I have been researching on this Lifetime ISA thing to use in saving for a home purchase in 2 years from now. My question is: Does anyone know much about it and is it a good option for saving.

I have done my research just curious to hear from personal experiences too.

Thank you

I use Skipton Building Society....you safe max of 4k pounds in a year and UK.Gov gives you 25% of what you saved....the 25% is not free o, you will pay back later

You pay back the 25% if you withdraw the money if its not to buy your first house.

You should be less than 40 years to qualify.


Other ogas and madams will help out.

midasfx:
I'm on Tier 4 dependent visa.

ok, dont know much about it.

Thank you. So does it mean as far as I do not withdraw my money (other than to buy a house) I won't pay back the 25%?

ukay2:
I use Skipton Building Society....you safe max of 4k pounds in a year and UK.Gov gives you 25% of what you saved....the 25% is not free o, you will pay back later

You pay back the 25% if you withdraw the money if its not to buy your first house.

You should be less than 40 years to qualify.


Other ogas and madams will help out.

I used it in 2020 to buy a house with my wife.

We both had accounts with Newcastle Building and maxed the £4,000 allowance per year. We both got a top up of £1,000 each and used it for a newly built property.

The process of using it was very straightforward. I contacted the building trust and told them I wanted to use it for a home deposit. They gave me a form, completed and returned it.

When it was time to drop the deposit, I gave their details to our solicitors and they handled the transaction. End of story.

Olinga:
hello elders in the house

Recently I have been researching on this Lifetime ISA thing to use in saving for a home purchase in 2 years from now. My question is: Does anyone know much about it and is it a good option for saving.

I have done my research just curious to hear from personal experiences too.

Thank you

Yes. If you use it to buy your first home.

Olinga:
Thank you. So does it mean as far as I do not withdraw my money (other than to buy a house) I won't pay back the 25%?

Olinga:
Thank you. So does it mean as far as I do not withdraw my money (other than to buy a house) I won't pay back the 25%?

You can access your funds plus the interest if the purpose of withdrawal is house purchase or pension(from age 55 i think). I’m with moneybox and you get your 25% interest paid on your deposit monthly.

Thank you so much and congratulations on your new home. I'm much at peace now to proceed.

abubarakat:
I used it in 2020 to buy a house with my wife.

We both had accounts with Newcastle Building and maxed the £4,000 allowance per year. We both got a top up of £1,000 each and used it for a newly built property.

The process of using it was very straightforward. I contacted the building trust and told them I wanted to use it for a home deposit. They gave me a form, completed and returned it.

When it was time to drop the deposit, I gave their details to our solicitors and they handled the transaction. End of story.

Thank you so much joining money box too��

Endlessgrace:
You can access your funds plus the interest if the purpose of withdrawal is house purchase or pension(from age 55 i think). I’m with moneybox and you get your 25% interest paid on your deposit monthly.