michlins:
Why do people think that spending big on luxuries is a waste of money? I really don't understand some arguments here seriously.


It's possible to be legitimately rich and still want to have the good things of life.

During 2020, the world richest people added over $5trn to their collective wealth. Rolls-Royce made their biggest sales same year. Do you know why, the rich realized how quickly and vain this life is. There's so much you can invest. You as the person making the money deserves to enjoy part of it. You can't boil the money or cook it. You will rather spend it on what your neighbors and folks alike will call "showoff"

Story of one show off I did recently and the reason it pays to do big things.

When I started my house, some of the blocks were hand made on site. On one occasion, the tipper that was bringing the sand made a big pothole along the untarred public road across from the opposite neighbor, who is a carpenter in the village. He is younger than I am and has built a 3 bedroom bungalow. They are the big boys around. The next thing is, he came to warn the block makers never to follow that route again and said "his mates are buying blocks why can't he buy, na by force to build house" referring to me.

He only had the gut to take that action and be so disrespectful, to say what he said because all these while, he had the impression of me, that I am one of those not doing well abraodians. All because I was living a conservative lifestyle, it is called "see finish". They called me and told me. I did not take any action.
Fast forward to when the house got to roofing stage under a few months, they called me again and said he come and was pleading to have the wood work contract. He must has seen the extent of work and humbled himself.

I told them that if he enters the compound again, they should call police on him. That is how to shame your enemies. Don't make noise, just "show your work."

Hello my Good people,

I requested a quotation on my Construction Of 2 Flats At GRA, Benin City, Edo State and got these.

Stone Coated Tile Quotation for MILANO Design
Total meter 550 =
RIDGES CAPS = 52pic
VALLEY GUTTER = 11pic
Bash board =
Nails =
Sealant 4set =
Sun breaker =
Thunder arrestor =
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Gutter @#18pcs =
Down Pipe@ 8pcs =
Outlet @ 8pcs =
Outside Corner @ 10pcs =
Inside corner @ 2pcs =
Gutters Connectors @ 10pcs =
Pipe Connectors @ 6pcs =
Clip @ 45pcs =
Elbow @ 35pcs =
Hanger @ 60pcs =
End cap @ 2pcs =
Accessories=
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https://www.nairaland.com/6860261/construction-2-flats-gra-benin/1#109459825

Focusmind:


I learnt the lesson from my uncle. Massive 8 bedroom duplex with two bedroom boys quarter. Today, all the kids are in UK, Canada, Copenhagen, Denmark and Ibadan. The house was a beehive of activities in the 90s through the mid 2000 as family members visited in their numbers from the East.
Today, when one talks in the house, it echoes. His two gigantic Listers are packed in the generator's house, unserviceable. The house continue to dilapidate, except when the one that lives in Ibadan comes around, he tries to do some patchy work.
Those abroad don't stay when they come to Nigeria with family. The stay in hotel and visit. The house is no more conducive. The small Gen cannot carry AC .

Hajj, you can still repurpose it at the appropriate time if you want. Nothing spoil. It is still an asset.

what is important is whether or not your uncle enjoyed his time living in the house. If he did,it has served its purpose.

Whether or not people are living in it currently makes no difference to the patriarch who built it. He's gone and resting

michlins:
has it occurred to you that some people have done everything you listed here and still have insane amount of money left and they legitimately made it too. So they can afford to splurge it on mansions,cars or very expensive vacations.


We're all different people. We derive pleasure in different things. Your source of pleasure might sound stupid to me but it's your money and your choice. Same goes here too

Tiri gbosaa

sonnie10:


Story of one show off I did recently and the reason it pays to do big things.

When I started my house, some of the blocks were hand made on site. On one occasion, the tipper that was bringing the sand made a big pothole along the untarred public road across from the opposite neighbor, who is a carpenter in the village. He is younger than I am and has built a 3 bedroom bungalow. They are the big boys around. The next thing is, he came to warn the block makers never to follow that route again and said "his mates are buying blocks why can't he buy, na by force to build house" referring to me.

He only had the gut to take that action and be so disrespectful, to say what he said because all these while, he had the impression of me, that I am one of those not doing well abraodians. All because I was living a conservative lifestyle, it is called "see finish". They called me and told me. I did not take any action.
Fast forward to when the house got to roofing stage under a few months, they called me again and said he come and was pleading to have the wood work contract. He must has seen the extent of work and humbled himself.

I told them that if he enters the compound again, they should call police on him. That is how to shame your enemies. Don't make noise, just "show your work."

it's called DOINGS.

I want to believe the point here is the craze to show that I have arrived thereby leading to all manner of crime and whatnot.

Why do people want to make money?

The "popular" purpose is telling on our environment and society at large.

13 years old buying a benz
30 years old killing his younger brother of 21 years with advise from his mother for money rituals.

The craze to show that I have arrived.....

Forget the English, this is what I do and I do it well too.

Blessedsunny2:
Still in stock

Second image is Spanish right?
60 x 60 or 61 X 61?
And what is the cost?

somehow:
I want to believe the point here is the craze to show that I have arrived thereby leading to all manner of crime and whatnot.

Why do people want to make money?

The "popular" purpose is telling on our environment and society at large.

13 years old buying a benz
30 years old killing his younger brother of 21 years with advise from his mother for money rituals.

The craze to show that I have arrived.....

Wrong! You guys are getting it wrong, a criminal will always be a criminal, stop making it seem people only turn to crime just because they want to build houses. Don't you think you're seeing the I HAVE ARRIVED syndrome from a wrong side, what about ppl who made legitit money, won't they show they have arrived?

DrGoodman:


Wrong! You guys are getting it wrong, a criminal will always be a criminal, stop making it seem people only turn to crime just because they want to build houses. Don't you think you're seeing the I HAVE ARRIVED syndrome from a wrong side, what about ppl who made legitit money, won't they show they have arrived?

Unfortunately, you're not communicating with this mindset.
Share your view, no need thinking other's views are wrong.

There are 2 or more sides to all issues or you don't think so?

No one said everyone made their monies illegitimately.

The point I want to believe some are pushing is that building to show that you have arrived or to pepper others is actually pushing those who never knew how you made your money into trying by any means possible to "outdo" you.

Build because you want to and because it gives you fulfillment, not because you wish to make others envy or worship you.

If you have actually made enough money legitimately, trust me, you don't even need to prove you have. The world will surely know.

There are people you haven't seen their homes but obviously have heard of them being rich and all that.

A successful man does not need to "pepper" anyone to prove that he's successful, it will naturally tell.

MMotimo:


LOL Kayode, sorry your name came first. I can testify that if you focus on honest labor, save and invest your money, run your race, be generous, don’t try to keep up with the Joneses, you are going to wake up one day and realize that you have achieved beyond what you can imagine. The way God will bless you will leave you in amazement. Not just money but your children, your career, your investments. Everything takes time but it’s time well spent.

Thanks ma'am, slowly and steadily we will get there...

Hamthablow:


Second image is Spanish right?
60 x 60 or 61 X 61?
And what is the cost?

8,000 quantity 7,500 per square meters Spanish products
Size: 60by60

princenomics:
Crack I saw in a building, Even the lintel too crack.

the lintel is supposed to be supported by a piller at that edge, hence the crack

michlins:
has it occurred to you that some people have done everything you listed here and still have insane amount of money left and they legitimately made it too. So they can afford to splurge it on mansions,cars or very expensive vacations.


We're all different people. We derive pleasure in different things. Your source of pleasure might sound stupid to me but it's your money and your choice. Same goes here too

Where did I imply or suggest that everyone that shares your mindset must be into illegitimacy? You should go back and read my first post on the topic.

You and your crew have repeatedly made it clear that peppering people is the driving intention, anything else is secondary to that. This is not even the first time I’ve seen your post where you said something similar.

We both know our mindsets are worlds apart. Your comments about the female child, of which I am one, makes that double glaring. Here’s a piece of advice - you do you and I will do me. I don’t recall trying to convince you not to build the tallest house in the village so go right ahead while I make my own comments. No need to be triggered

somehow:


Unfortunately, you're not communicating with this mindset.
Share your view, no need thinking other's views are wrong.

There are 2 or more sides to all issues or you don't think so?

No one said everyone made their monies illegitimately.

The point I want to believe some are pushing is that building to show that you have arrived or to pepper others is actually pushing those who never knew how you made your money into trying by any means possible to "outdo" you.

Build because you want to and because it gives you fulfillment, not because you wish to make others envy or worship you.

If you have actually made enough money legitimately, trust me, you don't even need to prove you have. The world will surely know.

There are people you haven't seen their homes but obviously have heard of them being rich and all that.

A successful man does not need to "pepper" anyone to prove that he's successful, it will naturally tell.

Thank you for spelling this out for him, I was not going to waste a single alphabet responding to him. They have started to add salt and pepper to my comments so that they can attack a narrative that I did not espouse. That was after trying to introduce tribal sentiments as if I did not mention the things my Yoruba people do.

sonnie10:


Oga, were you expecting to see "us" at the romance thread?

Hahahah lol to old for that

somehow:
But old men plenty for this thread o
Ancient of days, I hail una o.

This is where the money and maturity flows.
The younger generation are in Romance Forum.

Hajji M.

MMotimo:

Eseun Sir!
I did a write up somewhere else a couple of months ago about some of the reasons why Nigerians struggle abroad when they shouldn’t . Maybe I’ll post it here so that our youth can “gb’ori duro” learn a few things. Rome was not built in a day, honest wealth acquisition takes time.

Thank you Ma'am, I will surely like to read that.
I can surely relate to everything you have written from the experience of being un USA for many decades.
After more than 40 years of service, I just fully retired, so I have been thru some good and bad times. Thank you.

Hajji M.

somehow:

Mba? Even me wey be 16 no dey go romance thread.

I dont blame you o, you dont need to fall in love with a wrong social media woman.

Hajji M.

somehow:

Humble grandpa. I hail sir.
It's all well and good sir.

Thank you Sir. We shall all get there IJN.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Ma'am, I will surely like to read that.
I can surely relate to everything you have written from the experience of being un USA for many decades.
After more than 40 years of service, I just fully retired, so I have been thru some good and bad times. Thank you.

Hajji M.

I must say I am enjoying this conversations more than the whole NExt saga, both views are eye opening into what people think and how we are.

Born2conquer:
This is the property thread we miss, intellectual conversation.

We are going to get there eventually, when all things cool down.

Hajji M.

Focusmind:

I learnt the lesson from my uncle. Massive 8 bedroom duplex with two bedroom boys quarter. Today, all the kids are in UK, Canada, Copenhagen, Denmark and Ibadan. The house was a beehive of activities in the 90s through the mid 2000 as family members visited in their numbers from the East.
Today, when one talks in the house, it echoes. His two gigantic Listers are packed in the generator's house, unserviceable. The house continue to dilapidate, except when the one that lives in Ibadan comes around, he tries to do some patchy work.
Those abroad don't stay when they come to Nigeria with family. The stay in hotel and visit. The house is no more conducive. The small Gen cannot carry AC .

Hajj, you can still repurpose it at the appropriate time if you want. Nothing spoil. It is still an asset.

Thank you my brother. I think in a way, I am like your Uncle o. I know the house will not go to waste.
And you are right, it can be converted later but if not I have many poor family members that cam occupy it.
Thanks.

Hajji M.

michlins:
Forget the English, this is what I do and I do it well too.

Nice gate Oga mi. I will need one soon.
You got a Whatsapp number?

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Ma'am, I will surely like to read that.
I can surely relate to everything you have written from the experience of being un USA for many decades.
After more than 40 years of service, I just fully retired, so I have been thru some good and bad times. Thank you.

Hajji M.

Hummmmmm see @ bold don't let it shock you ooooo, for those young mind that want to ban ban, you want roll with big boys don't drink water and break the glass cup. You most put the sweat and had work and be blessed

money121:
Do you know Some Client are also scammer here on Nairaland
I fell for one last year her name are omowunmi omotayo allen
She's Still owning me Some of 2m+

I didn't know she was a fraudster not until today i came across a post on nairaland

https://www.nairaland.com/1173970/scam-alert-omowunmi-allen-pre-order


Since last yr all attempt to get my money void
So today when i went thru the name she use to send fund to me last


Attached is my last chat with her b4 she blocked me and Project of her Building at Ogombo Ajah

+1 (614) 556-8548 her whatsapp number

Please let be careful on this platform oo Incase anybody willing to Assist because she base in Texas

Imran, you have been scammed for real.
This is Wunmi aka @shopclue who has been duping people internationally and married to Carl Allen, a Black American and scammed him too.
You have enter one chance o. But you contact a Lawyer and get an injuction on that her house, or go to her project with Areaboys and remove the whole house roof including the wood.
Damn. I really feel bad for you. She is a serial scammer since 2008.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Ma'am, I will surely like to read that.
I can surely relate to everything you have written from the experience of being un USA for many decades.
After more than 40 years of service, I just fully retired, so I have been thru some good and bad times. Thank you.

Hajji M.

Alright Sir, I will find the posts and paste here.

Congratulations on your retirement, may you enjoy it in an abundance of good health with peace of mind. I can only imagine the stories you could tell after more than 4 decades.

MMotimo:

Alright Sir, I will find the posts and paste here.
Congratulations on your retirement, may you enjoy it in an abundance of good health with peace of mind. I can only imagine the stories you could tell after more than 4 decades.

Thank you very much Ma.
The America of those days are totally different now o.
All in all, may God help us all.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you very much Ma.
The America of those days are totally different now o.
All in all, may God help us all.

Hajji M.

Yeah, the USA has changed.

I was supposed to spend four weeks in Los Angeles last month but changed it to two weeks.

money121:
Do you know Some Client are also scammer here on Nairaland
I fell for one last year her name are omowunmi omotayo allen
She's Still owning me Some of 2m+

I didn't know she was a fraudster not until today i came across a post on nairaland

https://www.nairaland.com/1173970/scam-alert-omowunmi-allen-pre-order


Since last yr all attempt to get my money void
So today when i went thru the name she use to send fund to me last


Attached is my last chat with her b4 she blocked me and Project of her Building at Ogombo Ajah

+1 (614) 556-8548 her whatsapp number

Please let be careful on this platform oo Incase anybody willing to Assist because she base in Texas

Ahh! This one na Bosun Davies Shoyeye a.k.a Brabus/next/nexthome kobocity junior assistant and aunty in crime. Scamming is the game and Nairaland is the hunting ground.

As you have her confirmed and identifiable property urgently engage an aggressive lawyer, there are legal remedies that can be used to get back your money with interest. Urgently move fast so that she does not try to change or sell the property to frustrate the legal process. All the best

One of my sitting room wall is allign with a dwarf existing perimeter fencing such that a thin space (2 inches) was created in-between the wall. Of course, my sitting room is higher than the dwarf perimeter fence hence external plastering was done to prevent weather effect. But each raining season, the interior surface finishing of my sitting room get moist, develop fungi and peel off surface finishing overtime. I had to repaint the surfaces at the end of each raining season. I've filled the in-between wall spaces with broken block & mortar but yet it didn't stopped the moisture on the interior surface. Can cement screeding of the interior surface be a solution? Or is there any water repellant paint that you can recommend? Please, I need your professional advice and thank you in anticipation of your kind response.