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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Phelixblaq(m): 11:40am On Jul 31, 2022 |
sukkot: I am done with this mumu wey enter Uk through the back door come Dey here Dey yan dust.. him mate Dey hustle mumu dey enter different charity shop up and down. Bye mofos 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 11:43am On Jul 31, 2022 |
Phelixblaq:nigga charity shop is my passion and i can enter different charity shops all the time looking for vintage stuff because i dont need to hustle. mumu. abi you think say dj cuppy dey england dey hustle ? na poor urchins like you dey go hustle abroad |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 6:02pm On Aug 01, 2022 |
Phelixblaq x sukkot Why two of una dey fight? Una sabi yourselves? 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 6:10pm On Aug 01, 2022 |
lightnlife:lol na dat negro dey find my trouble first na |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 9:58pm On Aug 01, 2022 |
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 12:46am On Aug 14, 2022 |
It's been a minute here. I've been on with settling in, working and exploring. So much to share. Will sure find time to pen some experiences. 5 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by adubam(m): 8:39pm On Aug 14, 2022 |
lightnlife: Well-done Sister. 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by ProblemChild1: 4:19pm On Aug 15, 2022 |
Nice thread 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 9:50pm On Aug 17, 2022 |
Thanks, guys. |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 10:01pm On Aug 17, 2022 |
THE JOB MARKET IS JOYLESS Exactly three months after my arrival, I got a job I am really excited about. Prior to this job, I had gotten a handful of offers but I stalled in accepting or starting after re-reviewing the terms of engagement. Sometime in May (barely a month after my arrival) I got an offer but I didn't proceed cos they wanted me to come to the office for a 4-week training, as against having a hybrid arrangement. Given that I've worked virtually for the past seven years, I figured it'd be odd and mentally disrupting to abruptly change that cycle. Was looking for something closer to that structure, at the minimum. Anyway, I went through loads of applications and interviews. At first, I applied for mid and upper-level roles but after several interviews, it was clear that they needed people with in-country experience. That notion was sealed after I had an interview with a top recruiter who is a Nigerian and advised that I start out with lower roles despite my upper-level experiences in Nigeria as they are not primarily fancied here. Fact: Entry-level roles are easily accessible across several industries. However, one must be careful of the company and offer. I'll share more details in the coming days, as I am getting a hold of the new role. Goodnight NLs. 15 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by mrsage(m): 2:45am On Aug 18, 2022 |
Okay |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by mrsage(m): 3:22am On Aug 18, 2022 |
Okay .. |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by trigger11(m): 8:38am On Aug 18, 2022 |
lightnlife: Pls share oooo we are waiting 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 3:07pm On Aug 21, 2022 |
LESSONS FROM THE UK JOB MARKET It was quite interesting to know that the UK had more jobs than people were willing to work. That for me, was a good sign of a thriving society. Before leaving Nigeria, I was positioning myself to get into the tech industry here, having gotten some experiences from back home. I applied for several roles, both tech and non-tech roles, but I soon realised some things to help scale my application which eventually resulted in my new job. Below are some lessons from that process; 1. Have transferable skills. They'll be relevant in whatever role you choose. 2. The UK job market is vast with opportunities. 3. Experience counts more than certificates. Certificates will get you on the interview list but your experiences and skills will decide you procession to the next phase. 4. It's better to research the UK job market before leaving home and get all the necessary skills and certificates to function in your chosen field while still home. 5. As an immigrant (especially from third-world country), your previous experiences/roles would not be automatically equated to the UK market's. 6. Have multiple CVs and cover letters and be ready to tailor them to each person specification of the role in question. 7. Be ready to go low but know what's too low for you. I knew I wouldn't venture into sales, store or warehouse Jobs. Generally, discarded any muscular or healthcare job. At first, I applied for several mid and high level jobs (banks, NGOs, creatives and tech). Got invited for the interviews and got to the last phase but they all reached out saying they couldn't give me job cos I have no in-country experiences. The defining feedback was from a London-based recruiter who reached out to me via LinkedIn. She told me my skills were relevant for a role at Meta (Facebook), but she soon realised I was fresh in the country and tol me they couldn't proceed because of my limited in-country experience. Interestingly, she's a Nigerian and told me as an aside that it would be hard to get those mid and high level roles as a newcomer to the country. She advised I start from lower positions. 8. Research about companies, their work policies, environment and benefits. The first offer I got within the first two weeks of arrival was looking good but after reading reviews online, I wasn't convinced to start with them. Stalled on the Friday before my Monday resumption despite signing the contract. I just believed better offers would come. 9. Give yourself time. 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Nobody: 11:51pm On Aug 21, 2022 |
lightnlife: I thought you were working in the UK as a nurse or am I mistaking this thread for another's? 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:55pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
Huh? No be me ooo. Felixamos: 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Nobody: 3:44pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
lightnlife:Oh! okay. Sorry. 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 5:32pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by adubam(m): 8:02pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
lightnlife: As a Chartered Accountant any hope for me there? |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 9:08pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
There are opportunities. You might just need to align with the career requirements in the country. adubam: |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by adubam(m): 9:36pm On Aug 22, 2022 |
lightnlife: Thanks a lot |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 12:11pm On Aug 24, 2022 |
Some Oyinbo English dey confuse me oooo. Can't get over these expressions; "whereabout do you live?" "Can do?" Oyinbo no sabi speak Oyinbo. Cc Lexus430gs, Goke7, SammyK 6 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 1:22pm On Sep 02, 2022 |
DO NIGERIANS SPEAK ENGLISH? Hello, trust you've been well. As you already know, I've started a fairly decent job here. Like every other job, communication would be important but I've been inundated with queries about my country of origin. As expected, I say Nigeria and most people go "really, you're from Nigeria? You speak so well." I'm often turned off by that reaction but I take such moments to educate them that Nigeria is an English-speaking country with millions of fantastic speakers. English is perhaps the first language of some Nigerians. The one that got to me quite well was when someone asked how Nigeria is an English-speaking country and I told him because Britian colonalised Nigeria. Guy genuinely said he didn't know Britian colonalised Nigeria (or any country). I guess they don't teach colonial history in UK basic education curriculum. My partner has experienced this as well several times. Maybe Oyinbo think say we be cave men. Anyway, the weekend is here. I just wanna sleep and be pampered. Have a lovely weekend, guys. 8 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 12:01pm On Sep 03, 2022 |
Oyinbo small small food no dey belleful me sometimes ooo. 4 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by imran90(m): 6:32pm On Sep 03, 2022 |
What kind of food combinations be this...it looks like a sacrifice 4 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by EngrKemp: 9:15pm On Sep 03, 2022 |
lightnlife: Pls state the salaries of the offers u were getting. Atleast the amount they pay per hour. State for all the different jobs u were going for. Thanks N/B Op.. Kindly state the courses u did u higher institution... Was the school a university or a polytechnic? Pls what job roles v u held before? Which firms? |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 10:38am On Sep 05, 2022 |
You're uncouth and myopic. That's such a distasteful thing to say about someone's meal. You're best being silent than saying trash but you've just revealed your depth of social nonsense. imran90: 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by EngrKemp: 9:57am On Sep 06, 2022 |
lightnlife:He was only being sarcastic and funny. I guess he was just being playful... Lots of people here call foods that " cannot belleful sacrifice**" Don't take it too hard pls. Kindly respond to my question... it's readily up there..... Just a glance n u will behold it... I think you live around bounamouth in UK..looking at some of the pictures... Right or Wrong ? V a great day 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 1:26pm On Sep 06, 2022 |
The major roles I applied to at inception were between £32K to £45k per annum. But I didn't secure any of them. I'd attribute that to lack of in-country experience. Then I downgraded to openings between 22k and 25k. Most of the regular ones that reached out had an average of £19K -21K. You can check Indeed and LinkedIn for salary ranges. EngrKemp: 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by HenryG(m): 4:43pm On Sep 06, 2022 |
Hello Lightnlife and everyone. I am presently trying to secure MSc in Biomedical Science(UK). The aim as for others is securing a befitting job after schooling. I know I have checked on LinkedIn and checking on indeed and other online sources for job status of a holder of Biomedical science. However, I really wish to hear from someone out there that may make me feel the actual reality. Please all help with your input. I need the reality over there |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by megastu(m): 1:06am On Sep 07, 2022 |
That is the problem many of us are having. That 20k will actually go nowhere. lightnlife: |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by EngrKemp: 8:21am On Sep 07, 2022 |
lightnlife:Ok thanks.. But u seem choosy with your response hence the skip about your course of study, the higher institution u attended, if a uni or a poly... At 45k£ a month,u are talking about 36m naira a month, after tax , u may be having about 20 k naira a month....A good Start. Gladly help us v a pip into ur foundation. As u can rightly deduce, I already love ur impetus.. I'm certain u will get there... I'm waiting... - Ur course of Study**** -Ur institution (federal or state or a private uni or a poly) Your previous role and job in Nigeria.. Cheerrs |
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