Taxes: I'm on a PAYE, so my employer deducts the tax and pays to HMRC directly.

Being new in the country, I have an income allowance for this tax year. I've not started paying tax but I've been doing National Insurance and Pension contributions.

With the cost of living crisis, my company is giving us some extra money called 'cost of living benefit' + the government is giving every household 400 pounds as energy support over six months. These are cushioning mechanisms for the crisis.

One isn't bothered about the taxes, as you can vividly see their impact in social amenities.

Because many Nigerians are not used to the idea of paying tax, they shudder at thought of paying up to 20 percent of one's income as taxes. Well, it is part of why Nigeria isn't working. Our tax base is so low. People want everything free, without any commitment. Someone told me that taxes in New Zealand and Australia are even higher than the UK. Prof Osinbajo once said Nigerians must be willing to pay tax if they want better social services. Many booed him not knowing he's simply saying the hard truth.

I'm good with paying tax and seeing its uses than having so much money without being taxed amidst social disorder.

Spanishmilf:
how is life in the UK
Jobs?
Taxes
Savings
Cos some dumb folks on Nl are always against the Uk would love to hear your review

Savings

Modified
I started work in August and I've been saving between *** ppmonthly. This is after bills, expensives and give aways.

I'm not pushing myself on savings as I'm still on a low-paying job. Just enjoying my life, outings, shopping and fun.

It can only get better.

Goodluck to anyone fighting faceless people for living their lives in the UK or any other country. Na part of that jealousy and bad belle no make Nigeria dey grow fast.

Again, there are no perfect systems but UK better pass Nigeria socio-economically. No debate!

Spanishmilf:
how is life in the UK
Jobs?
Taxes
Savings
Cos some dumb folks on Nl are always against the Uk would love to hear your review

I am enjoying this trend, I have learnt alot.

Can a 20hr per week job cover for rent and feeding in the UK for an international student ?

Swealy:
Can a 20hr per week job cover for rent and feeding in the UK for an international student ?

Let's break your question down ...........🤣🤪

Let's assume you're getting paid £12 per hour

12 * 20 = £240 earned per week

Rent - £600 per month ( £150 per week)

Transportation - £30 per week (unless you buy a bicycle, then that's (free) .... Cost of bicycle £50.....

Feeding - Been modest and eating like a church rat (£50 per week)....

Gas + Electricity + water + mobile phone bill (£50 per week)....

Salary - £240 per week

Expenses - £150 + 30 + 50 + 50 + 13 = £293 per week

What do you think .............😜😂🤣

You never buy cloth, shoes, toiletries, send money back home, social life etc etc etc ........
😜😑

Lexusgs430:


Let's break your question down ...........🤣🤪

Let's assume you're getting paid £12 per hour

12 * 20 = £240 earned per week

Rent - £600 per month ( £150 per week)

Transportation - £30 per week (unless you buy a bicycle, then that's (free) .... Cost of bicycle £50.....

Feeding - Been modest and eating like a church rat (£50 per week)....

Gas + Electricity + water + mobile phone bill (£50 per week)....

Salary - £240 per week

Expenses - £150 + 30 + 50 + 50 + 13 = £293 per week

What do you think .............😜😂🤣

You never buy cloth, shoes, toiletries, send money back home, social life etc etc etc ........
😜😑

Thank you

Cruise line, blue skies.