salford1:




- Taxes. Same same. Very high

Higher in some cases, lower in others. Those child benefits wont pay themselves, you know.
I think where the Canada thing works better is because most Nigerians moved through immigration programs and landed with PR, so none of this UK tier 1, tier 2 and tier 99 thing - you fit get all the child benefits, married person credits, medical payments credits (very necessary these days wey person just dey look NHS from far), etc. just like any other resident. PR in Canada pass this tier 2 waka.

But I agree that that their IRCC slow pass Home Office. No contest there.

On the other hand, Canada overall na village. .

LagosismyHome:


Jump shift to where.... Russia?

Australia oooo....

If UK is getting overpopulated, Australia is massive and can take people. Time to port to Australia thread

salford1:



To the gentleman that mentioned Canada. For a minutes I thought OP was actually describing Canada. First world experiences are similar. The listed reasons should not be the reasons why you decide to jump ship.

Australia remains my own top choice sha, the visa delays with Canada is a big turn off for me and thats minus the cold
Thought their healthcare made some sense but your post says otherwise

LagosismyHome:


Not the Canada I have visited ..... UK is 100 time better in speed, even to stamp my passport to enter they were so slow. I went shopping, the till the cashier so sluggish everywhere.

Them dey take their time na to avoid issues

LagosismyHome:


Jump shift to where.... Russia?

Abeg leave me o.

It's the access to health care that's my greatest concern because as it is, its to pray not to fall I'll. No be say when people in Naija and trying to come here for health care, those here will be going to Nigeria for health care.

hustla:


Wish I can print this and show someone who I advised but turned me to "enemies" abi "village people" who dont want him to come to the UK

Studying International business and all those types of courses wont help in the long run

It is well

You advise person not to go to UK? Why na.
Better to go and try to survive than not to go.

Not trying is riskier than trying and failing.

Viruses:

When I checked the price of houses in Leicester, I gave up. Then used mortgage calculator to check and saw that I may be paying about £1500 monthly as mortgage.

Meanwhile I dey use ear hear say people dey pay £400, £500 as mortgage.

Abeg 400 to 500 for which side?

Phenmeson:


Omo we plenty ooo. Properties for Sussex cari muscles. I even won japa go Doncaster or Bradford sef. But their adverse rating make me think jare.
If you no mind going with Peterborough. Na just 90mins to Norwich. Peterborough even connect with so many cities sef.

Chai.... living in Peterborough and working in North Norfolk na torture o. To think that I rejected jobs in Sheffield and came here dey pain me o.

I hear Fakenham and them villages ain't so bad as Norwich Town. The phobia of living with oldies is what I think I need to overcome else, after my ILR, I run away.

Ticha:


Blame the Londoners. It was cheap till they decided Essex was too expensive and 90 minutes was not too far to commute! East Anglia in general has become very very pricey.

Boring East Anglia..... e dey pain me o. If I could get the same opportunities as Lomdomin Norwich, I for no send. It is Well o.

hustla:


Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA
PR route

You might be shocked when you discover that professionals working in these countries do not fare better than the UK. I spent 6 weeks living and working in NC, USA in 2015 and concluded that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. The quality of life when correlated to income is roughly the same in most developed countries.

Good everyone, please are there legit investment opportunities in this country? Atleast now that we are getting relieved with school fees and settling down expenses, one should start considering savings and investment opportunities. We can't be keeping thousands of pounds in our bank account, abi?

TheGuyFromHR:
Lol.
I see the gentleman up above has deleted his rant, but he's correct to an extent - while other countries are going through some issues, the UK is unique in suffering all at the same time (except the energy bills one, if truly Truss is going to do what she says to keep them down somewhat).

It's about time the NHS moved to a system whereby people pay something to see a GP, to reduce the pressure on A&Es and hopefully incentivise the GPs to see more of them, and the housing situation is really insane now - Boris has let in about 1.5 million people in just 2 years and they all have to live somewhere. I think the calculation was that if the UK's native born population is falling, its easier to import new Britons than to convince the people to birth them, what with insane childcare costs and other wahala.

All in all, the Home Office is still collecting visa fees from students, the universities are waxing fat on tuition, and brutal survival of the fittest is going to operate in the next 2 years to determine which of the students make a return from the school fees investment and who doesn't.

It's actually the same everywhere. I'm in New Zealand. I've been on a waiting list to see a specialist for 2 years in New Zealand. My friend was fobbed off with her stomach and digestive issues for about 18 months. She was asked to diet, keep a food diary, treat infections and finally asked to go see a gynaecologist as she's previously had fibroids. Turned out she had bowel cancer - 3 months of chemo later and she's now in a hospice waiting to die. She's 41.
We can't find a dentist for love or money to check my 8 year old's teeth.
Our houses are not fit for purpose (sheds with computers and beds is how I describe them) yet you need at least $800k (400K GBP) to buy a crappy 2 bedroom, no garden, no garage house. Don't even get me started on education.
My last 2 GP appointments were cancelled twice - no proper reason given. I've not been given a replacement appointment.
You need a small mortgage to eat well
Rents are not just paid weekly but will take all your wage and you can't even find the houses to rent
I know someone who's been waiting for their residence visa since March - ours took 5 days in 2018.

Remember as well that our borders have been closed since March 2020. They have not been processing any offshore visas. We shouldn't be having staff, house or school place shortages...

But na here we dey. We shall survive whether they like it or not.

It is EVERYWHERE! Same complains from friends in Australia.

hustla:
Please who knows how i can retrieve my IHS number?

Search for IHS or IHS reference number on the email you used to apply for ur visa

Pls someone tried using Lemonade but the verification process was tough, uploaded copy of driver's license and Eu passport but wasn't successful, pls what is the best means of identification for swift Verification..

NB, the person resides in the UK!

In other news.

Mental health is ‘importanter’
Heard a DJ Ola hung himself in Anfield area of Liverpool days back after dropping his kids off in school.

Abi na village pipo something?

Viruses:



Abeg leave me o.

It's the access to health care that's my greatest concern because as it is, its to pray not to fall I'll. No be say when people in Naija and trying to come here for health care, those here will be going to Nigeria for health care.

This is actually true. I travelled to Nija for a major surgery and within two days the surgery was done and very successful. I flew bk to uk after 13 days. I did not bother my self to wait for long queue in NHS. I am glad I took that decision to travel bk home.
My prayer every day is that one don't fall sick in this country. because to see GP na war, to even call for appointment na war. Healthcare in this country is some thing else. All the best to us.

IHS Reimbursement

Wow! this was very fast. They said 6weeks to get it.. I just received $450 in my dollar account for my IHS Reimbursement. I applied on the 11th of Sept and received it today , please how can I get the money..I used Gtb dollar account to make the iHS payment, I have the master card here. Kindly advice..Thank you

AlphaUno:
In other news.

Mental health is ‘importanter’
Heard a DJ Ola hung himself in Anfield area of Liverpool days back after dropping his kids off in school.

Abi na village pipo something?

This was a really lively and jovial guy.


RIP

Everywhere as you go #MTN | move to nowhere!! he he he
In 2008, I did a walk in to a GP (somewhere in NW2), spent some time on the queue and registration. Can't remember exactly how long, but not hours unending? Got attended to. That was it then. The stories I'm hearing nowadays is deeply concerning. Well, maybe a way to get 'pulled' to the types of BUPA. Dunno.
In South Africa, if you're on medical aid, you get treatment, GP or specialist. Some specialist might take weeks or few months. Emergency is mostly within hours. That's seemly far off the experience some are having in the UK. However, experience in public health in SA, paints a totally different apposite picture.
In 9ja, fortunately and unfortunately, it's money for hand, back for ground! Although, not all private are same!! On the sidelines, glad that PYO made a point in getting his knee surgery done in 9ja!
Whithersoever we go, we must just remain positive and contribute to the discourse in every bits.

First-world experience is but all subjective. Lemme leave it there. Lemme not bring academic discourse of phenomenal, reality nuances, mechanism, demi-reg ...
{UPDATED: Thanks to 5Gee, corrections made}

Ticha:
It's actually the same everywhere. I'm in New Zealand. I've been on a waiting list to see a specialist for 2 years in New Zealand. ... ...
My last 2 GP appointments were cancelled twice - no proper reason given. I've not been given a replacement appointment.
You need a small mortgage to eat well
... ...
But na here we dey. We shall survive whether they like it or not.
It is EVERYWHERE! Same complains from friends in Australia.

ugoonuoha:
Rant time!!!
Just got off a call with a government agency and I'm so mad.
UK is very sh#t atm. Not sure it's worth it at this point in time vs 10yrs ago for example. Why?
... ...
Health care - to get GP appointment na war. Someone will be filling unwell and GP receptionist will say can you come in two months time? Not to talk of more serious issues like surgeries etc. That wait is years!
In summary,
Taxes high, rent stupidly high, energy bills crazy, Govt services not available. I swear this country is frustrating!!!! This is not a first world experience at all. Others should steer clear.

umarwy:



This was a really lively and jovial guy.


RIP

So I heard. And he’s been around here in the Youkay for decade(s) now.
Only God knows the thought process b4 the deed.

Condolences to the fam.

Goodmorning everyone.

Please I need help.
Considering cost of rent affordability and transport cost to London and also raising a young family (childcare cost)

Living in Colchester or Kent which one makes more sense

Good morning my people. I have been looking for an apartment for a while now and I just managed to get accepted by a landlord (the competition is real). But my issue now is that the house fully runs on electric. I have heard so much about how electric is way costlier than gas. Right now, I don't know if I should just go ahead with it considering the fact that it is very difficult to secure an accommodation now or wait for an apartment that uses gas.

Is gas worth the wait?
Is electric as bad as people make it sound?
Please I need your suggestions

Osoderi:
IHS Reimbursement

Wow! this was very fast. They said 6weeks to get it.. I just received $450 in my dollar account for my IHS Reimbursement. I applied on the 11th of Sept and received it today , please how can I get the money..I used Gtb dollar account to make the iHS payment, I have the master card here. Kindly advice..Thank you

ATM of course.
The conversion into sterling will be done at whatever rate the bank deems fit, plus a conversion fee, so basically, you'll have to take whatever you get.

Stenvee:
Good morning my people. I have been looking for an apartment for a while now and I just managed to get accepted by a landlord (the competition is real). But my issue now is that the house fully runs on electric. I have heard so much about how electric is way costlier than gas. Right now, I don't know if I should just go ahead with it considering the fact that it is very difficult to secure an accommodation now or wait for an apartment that uses gas.

Is gas worth the wait?
Is electric as bad as people make it sound?
Please I need your suggestions

Only you can decide that, taking into consideration the effort and time you expended in securing the place you've got now, the tight housing market and your pocket.
Electric heating costs more than gas, that is true. In Aberdeen back then, I think the rough estimate was anything from 2 and half times to 3 times more expensive (although energy was way cheaper then of course). Do some research online and get an idea of what the differential is like now. I think there are some time of use tariffs such as Economy 10 and all that that are supposed to ease wet heating costs a little, not sure if those would be obtainable where you are, you'd have to check with the supplier(s).

TheGuyFromHR:


Only you can decide that, taking into consideration the effort and time you expended in securing the place you've got now, the tight housing market and your pocket.
Electric heating costs more than gas, that is true. In Aberdeen back then, I think the rough estimate was anything from 2 and half times to 3 times more expensive (although energy was way cheaper then of course). Do some research online and get an idea of what the differential is like now. I think there are some time of use tariffs such as Economy 10 and all that that are supposed to ease wet heating costs a little, not sure if those would be obtainable where you are, you'd have to check with the supplier(s).

Thank you very much

Viruses:

You advise person not to go to UK? Why na.
Better to go and try to survive than not to go.

Not trying is riskier than trying and failing.

Nah, I didn't say he shouldn't goto the UK

I said when coming, try to take up a good course of study o instead of international management or international business

.. And also to learn in demand skills before coming. Can't tell anyone not to come, no be my papa get country

kingdred:


Search for IHS or IHS reference number on the email you used to apply for ur visa

I found this in my email

The transaction reference for your payment of USD 1,651.91 is IHS25**65699PA01

Not sure if this is the ihs number

semmyk:
Everywhere as you go #MTN | move to nowhere!! he he he
In 2008, I did a walk in to a GP (somewhere in NW2), spent some time on the queue and registration. Can't remember exactly how long, but not hours unending? Got attended to. That was it then. The stories I'm hearing nowadays is deeply concerning. Well, maybe a way to get poke to the types of BUPA . Donno.
In South Africa, if you're on medical aid, you get treatment, GP or specialist. Some specialist might take weeks or few months. Emergency is mostly within hours. That's seemly far off the experience poke are having in the UK. However, experience in public health in SA, paints a totally different apposite picture.
In 9ja, fortunately and unfortunately, it's money for hand, back for ground! Although, not all private are same!! On the sidelines, glad that PYO made a point in getting his knee surgery done in 9ja!
Whithersoever we go, we just must remain positive and contribute to the discourse in every bits.

First-world experience is but all subjective. Lemme leave it there. Lemme not bring academic discourse of phenomenal, reality nuances, mechanism, demi-reg ...

I don't know if it's just me but I find your posts quite difficult to comprehend. Please for the sake of some of us, can you simplify your writing?
I have held back my request for quite a while now but couldn't help not asking as you are a regular contributor here (at least of recent).
If you don't mind, what does poke mean in this context?

Ebonybiuty:
Good everyone, please are there legit investment opportunities in this country? Atleast now that we are getting relieved with school fees and settling down expenses, one should start considering savings and investment opportunities. We can't be keeping thousands of pounds in our bank account, abi?

Open stock & Shares ISA ACCOUNT if your less than 40 and start to invest in NYSE good companies if your good in stock market

rofemiguwa:
Goodmorning everyone.

Please I need help.
Considering cost of rent affordability and transport cost to London and also raising a young family (childcare cost)

Living in Colchester or Kent which one makes more sense

Colchester - London - About 70 miles....
Kent - London - About 40 miles .......

You decide.........

Childcare cost is generally an expensive adventure, if it's a registered childminder

For 9ja type underG connection, could be between £20/£30 per day .......

You weigh your pocket + risk appetite..........

Lexusgs430:


Colchester - London - About 70 miles....
Kent - London - About 40 miles .......

You decide.........

Childcare cost is generally an expensive adventure, if it's a registered childminder

For 9ja type underG connection, could be between £20/£30 per day .......

You weigh your pocket + risk appetite..........

Thank you sir. Please what of rent cost and council tax. Looking at 3 bed because of family size

claremont:


You might be shocked when you discover that professionals working in these countries do not fare better than the UK. I spent 6 weeks living and working in NC, USA in 2015 and concluded that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. The quality of life when correlated to income is roughly the same in most developed countries.

6 weeks living in one part may not paint the true picture too