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| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by MrBrownJay1(m): 6:05pm On May 24, 2022 |
donogaga:its unwise to try to compare what someone makes in Nigeria with what you make in the UK.... here is a simple clue: what you make in Nigeria with 600K, you will need to make no less than £5K weekly in the UK to have the same lifestyle. here is another clue of what i am saying: with the £1k weekly that you make in the UK, you cant remotely think of living comfortably in the best Neighborhood of London. i am sorry to say that, in London, earning £1K weekly is considered middle class at best....in Nigeria where the minimum salary is 30K, earning 600k monthly (aka 20times the minimum salary), you are rich! |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by queenfav(f): 6:05pm On May 24, 2022 |
MT:This Reply!!!You have said it all.Op,listen to him. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by MT: 6:06pm On May 24, 2022*. Modified: 6:29pm On May 24, 2022 |
donogaga:The bolded part in your writeup is what I always find strange; I am sorry but you are consciously misrepresenting the facts and exagerrating your own financial position. Stop telling people how much you earn in Naira. State it in pounds sterling, and tell us your expenditure. You are not earning in GBP and spending in Naira. It is quite misleading. Then we see how much you have left after all said and done. I lived in the UK for many years. I am a Software Solution Architect, after working many years as a Senior Developer. I am working remotely for 2 UK companies with daily pay of over 300GBP per EACH. But one decision I made was, I relocated to Nigeria. I am enjoying the two worlds. Making money in the UK while living cheaply in naija. Do not get me wrong. It is not a bad thing to relocate but think, plan and strategise. UK is expensive and not everyone will be in IT. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Richie77: 6:06pm On May 24, 2022 |
Link me up with your 600k job before you go. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by jesmond3945: 6:09pm On May 24, 2022 |
Popemax:thats 630 per week and 30k per year. Not what you stated before. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Nackzy: 6:10pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:guy you dey earn 600k a month in this country Jesus Christ, first which kind job be that, let me tap into your blessings, can i do this kind of a job abeg show me way, abeg oooooo, my body dey shake, i swear life no balance |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Advision: 6:10pm On May 24, 2022 |
adedayoa2:those saying Nigeria is better are either malicious are speaking from crass ignorance... |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by kaymart: 6:11pm On May 24, 2022 |
pansophist:Tell me more pls... I hear only goodies about CAN |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Advision: 6:15pm On May 24, 2022 |
Nackzy:I earned more than that but I could do what I was able to do when I earned 200K+ about 7years ago, so its not about what you earn. Its about what you can do with it. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by mayo47(m): 6:15pm On May 24, 2022 |
And the higher cost of Living. The cost of a table water isn't the same in Nigeria & UK. You're better off in Nigeria. However, if we put the "quality of living" and "standard of living" in context. You'll be better off in UK in the long term if you develop a "feasible plan" today kode12: |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by jesmond3945: 6:16pm On May 24, 2022 |
MT:good. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by kdfinest(m): 6:16pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:well, many have given their input above but in case you wan still Japa abeg link me up o your job or if slot dey sef I for need am. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by jesmond3945: 6:18pm On May 24, 2022 |
InoGetJoy:whats your stack. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by frozen70(f): 6:22pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:Why not take one month leave, go and make your visibility studies and sample opinions overseas then gone back and decide I will suggest you go alone because to survive as a family for first timers is not easy |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Nackzy: 6:22pm On May 24, 2022 |
Advision:Kai bros, what kind of job is all this ones let me go and learn it even though i am already getting to 40 i can still start from scratch You too you're earning more than 600...kai |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Spherical77(m): 6:24pm On May 24, 2022 |
andico34:nawa o, so no hope for person like me wey get 4.21CGPA? It is well o |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by frowland(m): 6:25pm On May 24, 2022 |
na2016:Isn’t that exactly the point I made, or did you misquote my post? Secondly, I was replying based on the context and don’t need to make any conversions to drive home my point. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by jogojogo: 6:26pm On May 24, 2022 |
My brother, what is a 600k in Naija really ![]() I tell from a very practical experience. If you have your way, move to Canada. I bet you will NEVER regret it. I do not know about UK or other parts of Europe |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by jogojogo: 6:27pm On May 24, 2022 |
Please, tell those your friends to return home and observe their expressions |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Advision: 6:27pm On May 24, 2022 |
Nackzy:accounting started with a big4 consulting firm though. A chartered accountant generally earns well per Nigeria's situation and find more employment opportunities because almost all firms need a finance dept |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Aboguede(m): 6:31pm On May 24, 2022 |
Ur opinion! It all goes down to individual preferences! You are in America with most of ur families and maybe u were born there but that does not mean that u are better than many people in Nigeria including those who started from (0). We all know about ur comparisons about Western world and Africa but one thing you fail to point out or maybe afraid to point out is (resism) even though it is also political just like we have also some in Africa but to be honest, most of u writing in favour of Western world always do so with some reserves and u can not deny it! Africa and Nigeria is good in its current state and Western world is okay too so Las Las CHOICE 1stGenAmerican: |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Albertone(m): 6:31pm On May 24, 2022 |
Klass99:Wode maya that hasn't worked in any other country asides Ghana and China ![]() |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Kwestionair: 6:39pm On May 24, 2022 |
Look at them, why not stay and enjoy the bad leadership you all support. When people want this country to be disintegrated so that we can all face our regions and see what we make of it instead of championing that, we all start taking sides with our oppressors (evil government). Stay na since you support this type of animal kingdom |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Cutehector(m): 6:40pm On May 24, 2022 |
What sort of dumb question is this |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Aguogba(m): 6:41pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:Like you, I left a nice paying job and moved abroad via same acada pathway. A simple piece of advice from me to you is as follows; " you do not make this move for yourself. It is for your children and their children's children." They'll always be thankful that you made the move as they're gonna have a better footing in life. Good luck! |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by obailala(m): 6:42pm On May 24, 2022 |
Okoroawusa:For some persons, 600k may mean stupendous wealth, but for some others, it's poor, and they'd need to 'manage'. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by clintwine(m): 6:42pm On May 24, 2022*. Modified: 7:04pm On May 24, 2022 |
MT:@OP Listen to this Guy here and @MT. stop listening to people that just migrated and think it is all rosy until the excitement clears. I have lived in the UK for over a decade now and I am told my household income is in the top 85%(https://ifs.org.uk/tools_and_resources/where_do_you_fit_in) and I don't spend anyhow. If I am in the top 85% and it's not that easy, I sometimes imagine what it is like for others. Forget the enormous amount they tell you that you will be paid. take away your tax first (https://listentotaxman.com/) this is the real money that you have. Divide your net income by 2 as half is most likely going to renting a house Then you start taking out the other billings. In your situation with 4 kids, except if they are in their teens, that is recipe for disaster. The amount of stress you would be under and your wife would be under -- this causes a lot of rift in marriages The top cause of divorce is not Adultery (https://www.howellslegal.co.uk/news/post/What-is-the-Most-Common-Reason-for-Divorce), they say it is unreasonable behavior, my brother money is the center of it all. when you can't provide as you have been doing, you become frustrated, the woman is frustrated and before you know it, everything goes downhill. Oh lest I forget, why would a woman want to be suffering with you when with 4 kids she can claim single mother and the government will supply her needs. If you were young, single or married with 1 child, I would have said come over but with 4 kids, please don't. Instead, have savings, invest with your money, and save towards having your kids do Masters abroad. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by BigBashiru: 6:54pm On May 24, 2022 |
Klass99:I think the best places to migrate to are other African countries.... these days there's ghana, Botswana, South Africa, Gambia, Egypt, Morocco, Uganda, Rwanda, to name a few..... |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by andico34: 6:54pm On May 24, 2022 |
Spherical77:yes..... Germany is better than Canada |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Gemma11: 6:59pm On May 24, 2022*. Modified: 8:15pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:You should compared your monthly living expenses in Nigeria to what you could potentially pay in the UK. First off your monthly pay will deduct tax, national insurance and pension. So someone on £25k a year would take home around £1720 or someone on £30k will take home around £1963 From your pay after deductions Rent Council Tax Gas & electric Water TV licence Phone bills Then you have to think about Food & toiletries (toothpaste, washing powder, Transport clothing Depending on how old your kids are, schools for ages 5-18 is free as are books, (text books can be borrowed from public libraries for free) pens etc but you would be responsible for school uniforms, shoes etc. When they reach 18 and wish to study the children themselves could apply for student loans a 3% which they only pay back when they earn above a certain amount. Also note that when you go in as a student you are only allowed to work 20 hours (many find their way on that) but your partner can work unlimited hours. So compare the above to financial comiitments and outgoings to Nigeria. |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Genea(f): 7:01pm On May 24, 2022 |
charles009:Don’t leave till you get a good job over there. I wish I never left my good job without a plan. I don’t tire to dey get regret mail. You are in tech, do remote jobs na |
| Re: Should I Leave My Job And Japa To The UK by Legendoo: 7:02pm On May 24, 2022 |
Long and short. E no easy anywhere . Na god dey bless. Also anyone can fail or make it anywhere. What differentiates abroad from Nigeria is the orderliness and system. The same orderliness and system is what restricts people abroad and the lack thereof in Nigeria is what allows people to make it big in naija. All in , you will enjoy life better in Nigeria if you get money, and enjoy better abroad if you're average or poor. |
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