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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by grandma123: 10:20pm On Aug 11, 2022
Thank you, I will.

Advision:


I'll advise you join the ican society in the uk and network with accountants in d uk....will help a lot in scoping your path to ILR with finance/accounting opportunities.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by grandma123: 10:25pm On Aug 11, 2022
I only seek clarification on the statement based on what I think, I was't sharing a wrong information/ statement please. Perhaps you didn't read the story well.
Anyway, thanks.

Akorkor:


Many people have pointed this out but also to support that this information is wrong. Please lets be careful of what we share here instead, lets put our statement like questions so that we can get our fact rights
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by grandma123: 10:26pm On Aug 11, 2022
Thanks semmyk, I am fully aware oof this and that is what I'm opting for, working on it already.

semmyk:
1.0 Mind sharing what your Master is. No pressure, but just to gauge how to link to other areas of accounting, circular economy or even project/program mgt
2.0 Age is an unfortunate yet wonderful factor that plays out in its own unique way. However, with zeal, it pans out real good or even turns around for better consideration!
3.0 Apart from ICAEW, do give ACCA or even CIMA (I'll hv to check if still operational or relevant).
If your Masters is accounting related, you will get 'tons' of waivers for your ACCA.
As regarding ICAEW, if you are ICAN from 9ja, you are in for heart warming news tonight (that may tilt towards a glass of red wine!!!) wink
[ICAEW] ICAN (Nigeria) members
As a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), you may be eligible to join ICAEW based on your experience through our Pathways to Membership route. You can also apply for a practising certificate and gain audit rights in the UK with our Audit Qualification.
www.icaew.com/membership/becoming-a-member/members-of-other-bodies/members-of-other-bodies-a-z/ican-nigeria-members

4.0 Do the 9ja big firms have UK presence or listed or brand known. If so, let their name feature prominently alongside your PM, CM training.
Nonetheless, get going on PM certification in the UK.
Get going hard on APMG Prince2 project mgt certification, consider Agile and draw strengths from accounting. Not so sure which side of accounting you defer. Whichever, the number crunching, logic thinking, analysing and summarising surely adds up.
Loosely speaking, APMG is to the UK (Prince2 PM) what PMI is to the US.
[url]apmg-international.com/[/url]
All the best.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by grandma123: 10:29pm On Aug 11, 2022
Thank you everyone.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rayralph(m): 11:52pm On Aug 11, 2022
grandma123:
Thank you icon8 for your input, I know mostly the care work visa is 3 years or 5 years and you need to work for that employer, switching role or job means the 5 years route will reset.
The question is, would corporate employer be willing to employ with Care visa?
How would I be able to convince employer that I am still relevant in my profession with care job? Those are my thinking really.


You can switch, it won’t reset.

You can even combine the following visa categories with your Tier 2 to complete the 5 years needed for ILR

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 3:46am On Aug 12, 2022
mmm
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by grandma123: 6:41am On Aug 12, 2022
I appreciate.

rayralph:


You can switch, it won’t reset.

You can even combine the following visa categories with your Tier 2 to complete the 5 years needed for ILR
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ZlatanIbile: 9:21am On Aug 12, 2022
Help!

I need a 2 bedroom in Aberdeen, preferable Ab10 or AB11 as I’ll be schooling in Robert Gordon University. Scheduled to arrive on the 22nd of August. I’ll appreciate all help please!

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tiptoe1: 10:08am On Aug 12, 2022
Good day,

Can someone who has spent 1 year and 2 months on a UK tier 2 visa apply for a USA visiting visa to attend a cousin's wedding ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Khalifa99(m): 11:29am On Aug 12, 2022
Hello house
Please I need a driving instructor number
All the ones I looked on google map
Seems to be fully booked till October
I drive back in Nigeria
But I just want to brush up my driving for 1 or 2 session..Make I day cruise my new 08 model car
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amarathripple0: 11:51am On Aug 12, 2022
Khalifa99:
Hello house
Please I need a driving instructor number
All the ones I looked on google map
Seems to be fully booked till October
I drive back in Nigeria
But I just want to brush up my driving for 1 or 2 session..Make I day cruise my new 08 model car
It depends on the area you live in, you can streamline your search to your location using google. I’m sure you’d find an available opening. Also this is unsolicited but as a newbie UK driver, google map and waze are what I use to help navigate my way around, just one week shy of driving and I’m a lot more confident on the road and it feels like I’ve been driving here for years. So basically, just take the car out and drive. No dey fear wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyfuljoyful: 12:26pm On Aug 12, 2022
Hello everyone.

I want to ask a question please no judging. I recently moved here on student visa with my family. I discovered that I am pregnant now and we already have 2 little boys. I am so scared and worried. I haven't even started work as we only recently settled down. We have only been here 3 months. Please anyone ever been in this situation? How did they navigate it?

Or what advice can anyone give me please. I am so down and feeling defeated already. Please advise me.

Thank you.
Joy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 12:36pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

I want to ask a question please no judging. I recently moved here on student visa with my family. I discovered that I am pregnant now and we already have 2 little boys. I am so scared and worried. I haven't even started work as we only recently settled down. We have only been here 3 months. Please anyone ever been in this situation? How did they navigate it?

Or what advice can anyone give me please. I am so down and feeling defeated already. Please advise me.

Thank you.
Joy





What worries you most?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:50pm On Aug 12, 2022
tiptoe1:
Good day,

Can someone who has spent 1 year and 2 months on a UK tier 2 visa apply for a USA visiting visa to attend a cousin's wedding ?


Yes you can. If you'd be granted is a different question, but personally, I'm quite confident you will be granted he visa as you have a long term residence in the UK.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyfuljoyful: 12:52pm On Aug 12, 2022
Thank you for your reply. The issue of getting a job. I dont know how possible it is to get employment now that I am pregnant as I do not want all the pressure on my husband.

I don't even know how to cope with three kids especially here. I'm also worried about child care and expenses. We had plans of working towards a tier 2 but I am so uncertain of somethings at the moment.

Thanks.

justwise:


What worries you most?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:57pm On Aug 12, 2022
Amarathripple0:

It depends on the area you live in, you can streamline your search to your location using google. I’m sure you’d find an available opening. Also this is unsolicited but as a newbie UK driver, google map and waze are what I use to help navigate my way around, just one week shy of driving and I’m a lot more confident on the road and it feels like I’ve been driving here for years. So basically, just take the car out and drive. No dey fear wink

No go dey give too much ginger oh. Everyone is not the same. A wholesome fear of driving in the UK, especially when not accompanied, is not a bad thing. Driving on the opposite of the road can be daunting for some people, before OP goes to do solo driving and jam train grin grin
I drove for over 15yrs in Nigeria before coming to the UK. I recently drove in US and was struggling to maintain the correct lane, adapting is not easy.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by donogaga(m): 1:04pm On Aug 12, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Buy a car befitting your size, not your pocket ......... wink


This is a very valid advice.

Don't just see a cheap car and then rush to purchase it. You have to a matter if necessity, consider your size.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amarathripple0: 1:16pm On Aug 12, 2022
kode12:


No go dey give too much ginger oh. Everyone is not the same. A wholesome fear of driving in the UK, especially when not accompanied, is not a bad thing. Driving on the opposite of the road can be daunting for some people, before OP goes to do solo driving and jam train grin grin
I drove for over 15yrs in Nigeria before coming to the UK. I recently drove in US and was struggling to maintain the correct lane, adapting is not easy.
Na true you talk o, make OP no go jam person cheesy. We are all truly different.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 1:36pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Thank you for your reply. The issue of getting a job. I dont know how possible it is to get employment now that I am pregnant as I do not want all the pressure on my husband.

I don't even know how to cope with three kids especially here. I'm also worried about child care and expenses. We had plans of working towards a tier 2 but I am so uncertain of somethings at the moment.

Thanks.


You can still work for some months to save a bit to buy baby stuff.
Child care shouldn't be an option now unless you have truck load of money, your best option now is night shift so that your hubby will look after the kids after school.

Both of you can pull it off just have to scarifies a lot for the next one year

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:52pm On Aug 12, 2022
kode12:


No go dey give too much ginger oh. Everyone is not the same. A wholesome fear of driving in the UK, especially when not accompanied, is not a bad thing. Driving on the opposite of the road can be daunting for some people, before OP goes to do solo driving and jam train grin grin
I drove for over 15yrs in Nigeria before coming to the UK. I recently drove in US and was struggling to maintain the correct lane, adapting is not easy.


Wait till you drive in Holland......... Bicycles would be approaching from all angles......... Very terrifying task ...... cheesy grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 2:03pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Thank you for your reply. The issue of getting a job. I dont know how possible it is to get employment now that I am pregnant as I do not want all the pressure on my husband.

I don't even know how to cope with three kids especially here. I'm also worried about child care and expenses. We had plans of working towards a tier 2 but I am so uncertain of somethings at the moment.

Thanks.


My dear, you don't have to be so worried. I wish I can tell my UK story, maybe I would someday. Pregnancy for a married woman is a blessing, okay? We can't give much advice because everyone's situation is unique but I can encourage you with my full chest that you will be fine.

My advice: Your husband should focus on working hard for the next one year while you focus on the kids, schooling and your pregnancy. Of course, your husband will also help with the kids as much as he can. If you're able to squeeze out time, you could get a job as well but it's fine if you don't work especially if childcare is expensive in your area. Track and monitor your expenses very closely to be able to save where you can: basically live low-key for the next year. Have fun in an affordable way to keep you upbeat: take walks, etc.

This is my personal advice to just encourage you. Many people are in your shoes, you're not alone, okay? Sending you love, joy and light.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyfuljoyful: 2:43pm On Aug 12, 2022
Oh thank you so much for this.
! I've been feeling so all alone trying to keep it to myself. Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate it.

Solumtoya:


My dear, you don't have to be so worried. I wish I can tell my UK story, maybe I would someday. Pregnancy for a married woman is a blessing, okay? We can't give much advice because everyone's situation is unique but I can encourage you with my full chest that you will be fine.

My advice: Your husband should focus on working hard for the next one year while you focus on the kids, schooling and your pregnancy. Of course, your husband will also help with the kids as much as he can. If you're able to squeeze out time, you could get a job as well but it's fine if you don't work especially if childcare is expensive in your area. Track and monitor your expenses very closely to be able to save where you can: basically live low-key for the next year. Have fun in an affordable way to keep you upbeat: take walks, etc.

This is my personal advice to just encourage you. Many people are in your shoes, you're not alone, okay? Sending you love, joy and light.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyfuljoyful: 2:46pm On Aug 12, 2022
Thank you justwise. I shall take these suggestions to heart.
justwise:


You can still work for some months to save a bit to buy baby stuff.
Child care shouldn't be an option now unless you have truck load of money, your best option now is night shift so that your hubby will look after the kids after school.

Both of you can pull it off just have to scarifies a lot for the next one year
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tiptoe1: 2:56pm On Aug 12, 2022
kode12:



Yes you can. If you'd be granted is a different question, but personally, I'm quite confident you will be granted he visa as you have a long term residence in the UK.

Alright thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 3:12pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Oh thank you so much for this.
! I've been feeling so all alone trying to keep it to myself. Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate it.



You are not alone on this, I know at least two families in your situation, one is actually the main applicant and expecting their first child.

You can look for weekend jobs that will suit your husband’s study time table while he does night if you can’t handle night shift.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Josh121(m): 4:40pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

I want to ask a question please no judging. I recently moved here on student visa with my family. I discovered that I am pregnant now and we already have 2 little boys. I am so scared and worried. I haven't even started work as we only recently settled down. We have only been here 3 months. Please anyone ever been in this situation? How did they navigate it?



Or what advice can anyone give me please. I am so down and feeling defeated already. Please advise me.

Thank you.
Joy





Please look at everything squarely, cause I know some women pregnancy can be very stressful. It brings out aggressiveness, if this happen it will affect everything you ever want to do here. That been said if you check and it looks tough pls and pls abortion is free in UK. Don’t put stress on yourself that will affect you and your mental health.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:30pm On Aug 12, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Wait till you drive in Holland......... Bicycles would be approaching from all angles......... Very terrifying task ...... cheesy grin

Lol. I'll calmly use public transportation abeg.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by VMuna: 5:34pm On Aug 12, 2022
Good day everyone.

My Visa (dependant of Health and Care) just came back and I discovered that they made a mistake in my day of birth on the vignette. 08 instead of 09 was written.

What can I do to have them correct it? Or can I travel with it like that?

Like how long can it take for the correction? Cos I just plan to travel and remain at Abuja until the correction is made.

Thanks.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 6:01pm On Aug 12, 2022
Josh121:


Please look at everything squarely, cause I know some women pregnancy can be very stressful. It brings out aggressiveness, if this happen it will affect everything you ever want to do here. That been said if you check and it looks tough pls and pls abortion is free in UK. Don’t put stress on yourself that will affect you and your mental health.


What is the worse that will happen if she keeps the baby compared to aborting it?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Josh121(m): 6:16pm On Aug 12, 2022
justwise:



What is the worse that will happen if she keeps the baby compared to aborting it?

A lot can go wrong, she is the student, don’t forget she is not carry the pregnancy for 3months, the husband on the other hand will be working more that 40hrs a week, he may not have time to be home as everyone is suggesting. A pregnant woman need someone around her almost always. ( it may not be everyone but I am talking from my own experiences)

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 6:27pm On Aug 12, 2022
Josh121:


A lot can go wrong, she is the student, don’t forget she is not carry the pregnancy for 3months, the husband on the other hand will be working more that 40hrs a week, he may not have time to be home as everyone is suggesting. A pregnant woman need someone around her almost always. ( it may not be everyone but I am talking from my own experiences)

So all these you mentioned are worse than taking out the pregnancy,? This is not here first or second child so she has an experience

Even if she is a student it doesn't change much, all she has to do is to speak to her university and she will be given time to finish her final project.

My point is this..abortion is not the easiest solution

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by giselle237: 6:42pm On Aug 12, 2022
Joyfuljoyful:
Thank you for your reply. The issue of getting a job. I dont know how possible it is to get employment now that I am pregnant as I do not want all the pressure on my husband.
I don't even know how to cope with three kids especially here. I'm also worried about child care and expenses. We had plans of working towards a tier 2 but I am so uncertain of somethings at the moment.
Thanks.
are you the student or your husband is? In the meantime pls take it easy

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