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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:20am On Feb 16, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Starling is treating me fine them and dem dey add money towards the end of the month like this chase.

I will look into Chase bank.


I love the business mantra of all this challenger banks.........

All this old generations banks, would soon fully embrace the business model of challenger banks.......... (they are already seeing the light).......... grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheOnly123: 3:19am On Feb 16, 2022
[quote author=Yemsot post=110204262]My journey so far in the UK. (Please pardon my long epistle. This is to encourage someone.)

Can I share this post outside nairaland? So much to learn from this post.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by sweetoma: 3:58am On Feb 16, 2022
Hello House, I finally land on this thread. Praise God and everyone who gave invaluable advise on the study visa thread. We arrived 2 weeks ago but I have been busy searching for accommodation etc and settling in. I have contacted the council about school and chosen 4 schools for my son. I did everything via email and phone call. Do I need to do anything else ? And will I be required to pay any fees for uniforms etc ? In addition do I need to visit the actual schools or just wait to hear back from the council ? Finally I am studying business analytics, so we are learning the basics of R and data visualization, I’m also learning python and SQL on my own so I can position to apply for data analyst roles in addition to business analyst roles. Can any one give advise on how to get graduate tier 2 sponsorship jobs in these (tech/business) fields. Also when should I start applying. In addition, hubby is has a BSc in accounting and Masters in Marketing. What are his possible job prospects for tier 2 sponsorship? Please any and every advise will be appreciated. Also we’d like introduction to the Nigerian community in Bournemouth. Thanks once again

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by sweetoma: 4:07am On Feb 16, 2022
Nurseriches:
Greetings .
I will be studying at University of Bournemouth, Family of 3, would I be Able to to get 2 bed room apartment for 500 to 600 pounds. Interms of Job, would I be able to get part time jobs

I’m at the same university, I doubt you would get at that price range. Rent here is really expensive. In addition you will be expected to pay a deposit. For a 2 bedroom have a budget if at least £1000. 1 room in a shared house student accommodation here usually goes for between £400 - £620. Studio appartement with bills you can get for £750 - 850. 1 bed you can get for around £750 - 900 depending on if it’s bills included or not. Also you will be expected to pay a deposit. So please come prepared. And try to find a place before you arrive. It took us a while before we found a place.
Also if you need further help I can recommend the agent we used, they might be able to help you find something easily. Good luck

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Aworldofsurpris: 6:56am On Feb 16, 2022
Although I no get money now.
Make I book space dey read
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akorkor(f): 7:25am On Feb 16, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


All UK banks apart from the challenger banks have lots of negative reviews.
Same with most of the telcos and the energy companies.
It comes with the territory, you simply can't satisfy everyone even when you're trying your best.
If you're looking to open a bank account, choose any one and proceed.

Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akorkor(f): 7:26am On Feb 16, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Just open chase bank account.......... If you love to receive 1% cashback, each time you spend using your card ........... wink

grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 8:59am On Feb 16, 2022
Lexusgs430:



I love the business mantra of all this challenger banks.........

All this old generations banks, would soon fully embrace the business model of challenger banks.......... (they are already seeing the light).......... grin


True talk. Lols
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 9:01am On Feb 16, 2022
Please Is there anyone here that has received a refund from TLS for priority, high priority and super-priority services that weren't rendered?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 9:30am On Feb 16, 2022
Nigerians are extremely docile people, it's been more than two months since TLS canceled priority services and asked all the people that have already paid for those services to request for a refund, I have asked around, there's no single soul that have been refunded, we are talking about hundreds if not thousands of people that paid a minimum of £220 for a priority service that wasn't rendered, some paid higher for super priority, TLS is not even bothered to reply to people's inquiries on when they are going to receive their money. Can they treat their UK customers like this? Or they are doing this because it is Nigerians and we are docile, this money from a rough estimate should be running into hundreds of thousands of pounds and they simply refused to give them back to the owners and won't even be assed enough to respond to your mails, it is disrespectful that you only get an automated message anything to try to enquire about your refund.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by JustAPasserBy: 9:40am On Feb 16, 2022
jobinto:
Nigerians are extremely docile people, it's been more than two months since TLS canceled priority services and asked all the people that have already paid for those services to request for a refund, I have asked around, there's no single soul that have been refunded, [/b]we are talking about [b]hundreds if not thousands of people that paid a minimum of £220 for a priority service that wasn't rendered, some paid higher for super priority, TLS is not even bothered to reply to people's inquiries on when they are going to receive their money. Can they treat their UK customers like this? Or they are doing this because it is Nigerians and we are docile, this money from a rough estimate should be running into hundreds of thousands of pounds and they simply refused to give them back to the owners and won't even be assed enough to respond to your mails, it is disrespectful that you only get an automated message anything to try to enquire about your refund.

You mean you have asked people who (like you) actually paid?

Biko how did you arrive at that figure? Hundred if not thousands.

Playing the race (Nigerian) card huh?

I would advise that you be patient. And wait for
Your refund.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 10:12am On Feb 16, 2022
Yeah, responded like a truly docile Nigerian. You are making excuses for people that took hundreds of thousands of pounds from us, failed to render a service we paid for, promised a refund and has refused to even give us the courtesy of responding to our emails inquiring about the status of refund for wait for it, TWO FUVKING MONTHS! What the hell does the race card mean? TLS operates in the UK and they won't dare do this to their UK customers. It's people like you that pervades the Nigerian space gutting it from the insides.
JustAPasserBy:


You mean you have asked people who (like you) actually paid?

Biko how did you arrive at that figure? Hundred if not thousands.

Playing the race (Nigerian) card huh?

I would advise that you be patient. And wait for
Your refund.


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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 10:18am On Feb 16, 2022
A multinational company, takes money for a service from customers, fails to deliver the service, advises the customers to apply for a refund, customers do that and for two months they haven't gotten the refund and when they send mails to the multinational company, they get no response. They don't even have to courtesy to respond to enquiries on the status of the refund.
Aggrieved customer complains online , guess what? A Nigerian comes out from God knows where and asks him to shut up. We Nigerians are weird bunch.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 10:35am On Feb 16, 2022
jobinto:
A multinational company, takes money for a service from customers, fails to deliver the service, advises the customers to apply for a refund, customers do that and for two months they haven't gotten the refund and when they send mails to the multinational company, they get no response. They don't even have to courtesy to respond to enquiries on the status of the refund.
Aggrieved customer complains online , guess what? A Nigerian comes out from God knows where and asks him to shut up. We Nigerians are weird bunch.


How come you guys paid for this option when it has not working since last year October or so. I know the student thread has been complaining. I did not know some of you still paid.

You want people to advice you yet you are throwing words. If someone responds the same level like you just did; you start screaming bullying.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rayralph(m): 10:47am On Feb 16, 2022
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rayralph(m): 10:49am On Feb 16, 2022
Abisola2021:
Good morning people,
I applied for my NI immediately I got my brp 2 days after I got into London. I used my hotel address hoping it'll be ready just like the brp (I never knew that was not a good one.) I applied on Feb 5 and I have left the hotel since Feb 8. I was told it'll be ready in 16 weeks so I was chilling. Not until a friend who entered last week got his own yesterday.
I called the hotel immediately to confirm if they received any package on my behalf and they said no. Please, how do I track to know it has been delivered, or if not, how can I change the delivery address to my new address. People I asked said it should have been delivered by now.
Please I need help. I got a job through a referral but I couldn't push through because NI was requested.

Pls help...

Call the number

Telephone:
0300 200 3500

Visit hmrc.co.uk/NI

Another letter will be sent to your new address

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 10:54am On Feb 16, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Starling is treating me fine them and dem dey add money towards the end of the month like this chase.

I will look into Chase bank.

A bit of tip..

Open more bank accounts and start switching to make more money…some banks offer £140-150 for switching + other benefits

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 11:01am On Feb 16, 2022
justwise:


A bit of tip..

Open more bank accounts and start switching to make more money…some banks offer £140-150 for switching + other benefits

Hmmm...I just have two one traditional and one challenger both active. I was thinking two is too much for JJC like me lols.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chreze(m): 1:08pm On Feb 16, 2022
jobinto:
A multinational company, takes money for a service from customers, fails to deliver the service, advises the customers to apply for a refund, customers do that and for two months they haven't gotten the refund and when they send mails to the multinational company, they get no response. They don't even have to courtesy to respond to enquiries on the status of the refund.
Aggrieved customer complains online , guess what? A Nigerian comes out from God knows where and asks him to shut up. We Nigerians are weird bunch.

Sad and Angry, yeah, anyone in your shoe will be that way. And yes you are right about possibly not treating their customers on this end that way. I once ordered for an item from Zara and after getting delivery date, I got a payment refund to my bank from same Zara, checked my mail and saw that the ordered item was out of stock so they refunded the amount immediately since services can’t be delivered.

But before you let your anger grow to others, be sure to check the announcement TLS made about refunding those who made payment for the said non-functioning services. If the announcement said “amount will be refunded” without stating time or date of the refund, then you have no option but to wait. That’s an open ended statement used by most organization to avert accusation of delay.

Also note that no one can help you. Not even the Nigerian government as they are more about what they get than fighting for the right of its citizen. These people won’t do this to other top countries. They take Nigerians for granted because Nigerian government take Nigerians for granted. You just have to be patient. Only alternative will be if the people involved start to drag them on social space. But again, before you start that, check the announcement to be sure it’s not open ended statement of refund.

Pele.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by IamE: 1:49pm On Feb 16, 2022
Hello guys,
It's barely 1month since my Visa came out. I had to cause a little traffic by sending multiple job application to uk indeed.
I use my wife's current address and phone number coz I am currently in Nigeria.(joining her soon)
I got some rejections, did 1or 2 interview
Finally got an offer at one of the companies as a fraud analyst.
9am - 5pm (remote after 3months training)
£10.6 pH.
Please big brothers n sisters with experience. Do I take this job or turn it down.
I am eyeing something around £12-14 undecided pH.

,

IamE:
Sorry I have been off.

Visa came out 2wks ago.(spousal dependent)

I have been applying for jobs.

Gotten so many rejection

Done 2 interviews.

Will leave by march 30th

Considering using wakanow for my flight.

Thanks guys..

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 1:51pm On Feb 16, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Hmmm...I just have two one traditional and one challenger both active. I was thinking two is too much for JJC like me lols.

When you switch, there is an intermediary called the current account switch service which handles the process and your old bank account is closed automatically and all your payments and dds are moved over to the new account, so switching doesn't increase the number of bank accounts you have.

RBS is offering 150 at the moment for switchers, good money in these days of high energy and fuel prices.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 1:53pm On Feb 16, 2022
IamE:
Hello guys,
It's barely 1month since my Visa came out. I had to cause a little traffic by sending multiple job application to uk indeed.
I use my wife's current address and phone number coz I am currently in Nigeria.(joining her soon)
I got some rejections, did 1or 2 interview
Finally got an offer at one of the companies as a fraud analyst.
9am - 5pm (remote after 3months training)
£10.6 pH.
Please big brothers n sisters with experience. [b]Do I take this job or turn it down
.
I am eyeing something around £12-14 undecided pH.

,[/b]

That decision is yours to make.
The pay is above the new minimum wage.
If you feel you don't like the pay, feel free to keep looking.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 1:55pm On Feb 16, 2022
jobinto:
A multinational company, takes money for a service from customers, fails to deliver the service, advises the customers to apply for a refund, customers do that and for two months they haven't gotten the refund and when they send mails to the multinational company, they get no response. They don't even have to courtesy to respond to enquiries on the status of the refund.
Aggrieved customer complains online , guess what? A Nigerian comes out from God knows where and asks him to shut up. We Nigerians are weird bunch.

TLS is acting on behalf of UKVI.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 1:57pm On Feb 16, 2022
sweetoma:
Hello House, I finally land on this thread. Praise God and everyone who gave invaluable advise on the study visa thread. We arrived 2 weeks ago but I have been busy searching for accommodation etc and settling in. I have contacted the council about school and chosen 4 schools for my son. I did everything via email and phone call. Do I need to do anything else ? And will I be required to pay any fees for uniforms etc ? In addition do I need to visit the actual schools or just wait to hear back from the council ? Finally I am studying business analytics, so we are learning the basics of R and data visualization, I’m also learning python and SQL on my own so I can position to apply for data analyst roles in addition to business analyst roles. Can any one give advise on how to get graduate tier 2 sponsorship jobs in these (tech/business) fields. Also when should I start applying. In addition, hubby is has a BSc in accounting and Masters in Marketing. What are his possible job prospects for tier 2 sponsorship? Please any and every advise will be appreciated. Also we’d like introduction to the Nigerian community in Bournemouth. Thanks once again

All you need to do is seek a Redeemed church near you and the Nigerian community and all its weird behaviours and transplanted undiluted Nigerian thought patterns will be added unto you.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 2:00pm On Feb 16, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


All you need to do is seek a Redeemed church near you and the Nigerian community and all its weird behaviours and transplanted undiluted Nigerian thought patters will be added unto you.

grin cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by babajeje123(m): 2:01pm On Feb 16, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


All you need to do is seek a Redeemed church near you and the Nigerian community and all its weird behaviours and transplanted undiluted Nigerian thought patters will be added unto you.
lol
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 2:02pm On Feb 16, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Starling is treating me fine them and dem dey add money towards the end of the month like this chase.

I will look into Chase bank.

Starling pays monthly interest, based on what the current bank base rate is (0.25%) or whatever.
Chase gives cashback, which means that they give you back 1% of every qualifying purchase you make. In other words, if you pay 100 pounds for something using your Chase debit card, the bank will credit 1 pound back to your account.

Currently, that's the best deal available from a debit card. It only lasts for one year from the date of opening of the account, so a good idea would be to open a Chase account, use it for one year, then switch it into an account offering a switching bonus, or something along those lines.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 2:10pm On Feb 16, 2022
Mamatukwas:


Okay ��
Pleasure doing business with you��
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 2:15pm On Feb 16, 2022
Err It stopped working the first week of December after the UK govt added Nigeria to the red list.
Advise me as per how? Bully in what form? I genuinely don't get what you are talking about, maybe you quoted the wrong post. My post is about TLS refusing to refund or even respond to mails of applicants that paid for priority and super priority services, don't get where you got these things you are referring to from.
Aprokodaughter:



How come you guys paid for this option when it has not working since last year October or so. I know the student thread has been complaining. I did not know some of you still paid.

You want people to advice you yet you are throwing words. If someone responds the same level like you just did; you start screaming bullying.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jobinto: 2:28pm On Feb 16, 2022
I have been getting such customer service since I relocated, that's why I keep making these posts about TLS refusal and ignoring mails, it is too disrespectful to the applicants, I have had service providers here process refund for a service that wasn't rendered with apologies, they can't just disappear with people’s money and not communicate with them for two whole months, it can't happen here. And the only thing I have done is to try bring attention to this because it's not okay. We used to being shat upon and when you complain, the other folks being shat upon with you will tell you you are making noise. Nigerians are weird man
Chreze:


Sad and Angry, yeah, anyone in your shoe will be that way. And yes you are right about possibly not treating their customers on this end that way. I once ordered for an item from Zara and after getting delivery date, I got a payment refund to my bank from same Zara, checked my mail and saw that the ordered item was out of stock so they refunded the amount immediately since services can’t be delivered.

But before you let your anger grow to others, be sure to check the announcement TLS made about refunding those who made payment for the said non-functioning services. If the announcement said “amount will be refunded” without stating time or date of the refund, then you have no option but to wait. That’s an open ended statement used by most organization to avert accusation of delay.

Also note that no one can help you. Not even the Nigerian government as they are more about what they get than fighting for the right of its citizen. These people won’t do this to other top countries. They take Nigerians for granted because Nigerian government take Nigerians for granted. You just have to be patient. Only alternative will be if the people involved start to drag them on social space. But again, before you start that, check the announcement to be sure it’s not open ended statement of refund.

Pele.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 2:34pm On Feb 16, 2022
jobinto:
Err It stopped working the first week of December after the UK govt added Nigeria to the red list.
Advise me as per how? Bully in what form? I genuinely don't get what you are talking about, maybe you quoted the wrong post. My post is about TLS refusing to refund or even respond to mails of applicants that paid for priority and super priority services, don't get where you got these things you are referring to from.

Your posts was not about just TLS but to insult Nigerians.

Did you not say Nigerians are docile?

Did you not write that Nigerians come from no where and tell you to shut or that they speak from both sides of the mouth. When they asked you a question.

Did you not use swearing words.

Abi you did not know when you typed?

Let me just pass before you insult me again.

Since you have got it all figured out why don't you go to their office and complain. Instead of insulting people.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 2:37pm On Feb 16, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


When you switch, there is an intermediary called the current account switch service which handles the process and your old bank account is closed automatically and all your payments and dds are moved over to the new account, so switching doesn't increase the number of bank accounts you have.

RBS is offering 150 at the moment for switchers, good money in these days of high energy and fuel prices.

Thank you for explaining to me. And the difference between Starling and Chase.

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