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prophetwis:
Still wonder why someone who can afford a comfortable life in Nigeria ,will nearly turn to a beggar all in the name of relocation.

The joke here is on Nigeria. Why would one really want to be a ‘beggar’ in a foreign land if not for how terrible things are in Nigeria. In Nigeria you are just one huge ransom away from losing all your savings. You are at a higher risk of losing your life to avoidable things.

In all, one shouldn’t just travel out without planning. You can learn new skills, get relevant and needed certifications and all. You can still get those big jobs in the UK but just as the OP said, you shouldn’t be selective especially when you are new because you need those menial jobs to survive.

As for the fake accent part. One shouldn’t fake British accent (you may be shooting yourself on the foot), however, it is very important to learn how to pronounce words well and communicate better. This helps in interviews (especially for jobs that have to deal with meeting people).

If you traveling with a teenage boy, watch him closely.

shegoon:
Had a burial ceremony recently and all i could afford from my savings is #300k.. A cousin of mine sent £500 from Uk which amount to 450k Nigeria Naira. Imagine say na £1000, ground go full.

Tinubu go soon change that narrative when one dollar goes down to as low as #50. All Nigerians in the UK will cry to come back home. Na overrated country. No wonder they are giving PG admission to every Tom Dick and Harry.

prophetwis:
Still wonder why someone who can afford a comfortable life in Nigeria ,will nearly turn to a beggar all in the name of relocation.

Maybe, just maybe o, because they don't want to be ruled by a senile ex-druglord who doesn't know where he is half the time. Just a wild guess o.

prophetwis:
Still wonder why someone who can afford a comfortable life in Nigeria ,will nearly turn to a beggar all in the name of relocation.

what about those who can't afford comfortable life in Nigeria?

Threesha:
SOME TIPS ABOUT LIVING IN UK

I’ll like to prepare your mind as a married man that when you get to UK,there’s higher chance for you to baby sit, ook, dishes, change pampers, get the kids set for school, etc. It’s better to get yourself acquainted with this ahead.

This is not to ridicule your personality, they are things you might need to do to keep the family running. And as the wife, have it in mind that you might not get to live that luxury life of “my husband is responsible for family upkeep”nah. Living in UK, you are meant to complement each other in every aspect.

Accommodation in UK isn’t a joke, if you are single, I advice you to look for single room en-suite or studio, furnished, all bills inclusive. Renting two bed apartment if it’s just you isn’t advisable. Check Spareroom,on the market, zoopla, Rightmove or Facebook market for rooms to let.

Pending the time you’ll be able to buy your desired item(s),check out Facebook market for cheap or free preloved/new items such as;furnitures,mattresses, beddings, kitchen utensils and the likes (I got my microwave on Facebook market for £10 and it’s as good as new).

However, be careful so as not to be scammed,I advice you do pay on delivery/pickup. Register with Olio aswell for free items(both new and preloved) including foodstuffs within and outside your area.

You might not be able to open standard bank until few months later, you can register with online bank like Monzo or Revolut to carry out your transactions, it’s easy & safe to use. Also, register with Lemonade if you want to change £ to #, easy to use as well with no charges apply.

Coming across different people with different cultural backgrounds, it’s advisable to ask individual what and how they would like to be addressed. Don’t make assumptions, people get offended if they are addressed wrongly.

Be time conscious, if you are to resume work by 19:00 to relief others, ensure you arrive few minutes earlier. The person you are to relief at work also has childminder or husband at home to relief for work as well.

Don’t try to force or change your accent while communicating. The more you change or force British accent the more you make communication difficult for everyone. Speak gently and clearly, believe me, they will hear you more than faking British accent. And if you can’t hear them, in a polite way ask them to speak slowly and gently so you can understand & they would be glad to do so.

Job wise, don’t be selective at first, get yourself something legit doing, all jobs here are stressful, at least you’ll be able to update your CV for future sake. I hope you get what I mean.

Let the words “PLEASE AND THANK YOU” be your favourite quotes daily, it goes a long way and they might pave way for you.

Don’t engage in gossips, they don’t keep secret here, whatever you say will be used against you later on.

If you have BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION store around you, they sell nice stuffs as low as £1, pop in there and minimise your spending.

Stay tuned for next post.
Moyisola

Thanks a lot for the detailed guide. For family with a child, is it best they travel with 3 adults? That is a wife, husband and grand Ma. What's the cost implication and will the VISA be approved for the Grandma?

Threesha:
SOME TIPS ABOUT LIVING IN UK

I’ll like to prepare your mind as a married man that when you get to UK,there’s higher chance for you to baby sit, ook, dishes, change pampers, get the kids set for school, etc. It’s better to get yourself acquainted with this ahead.

This is not to ridicule your personality, they are things you might need to do to keep the family running. And as the wife, have it in mind that you might not get to live that luxury life of “my husband is responsible for family upkeep”nah. Living in UK, you are meant to complement each other in every aspect.

Accommodation in UK isn’t a joke, if you are single, I advice you to look for single room en-suite or studio, furnished, all bills inclusive. Renting two bed apartment if it’s just you isn’t advisable. Check Spareroom,on the market, zoopla, Rightmove or Facebook market for rooms to let.

Pending the time you’ll be able to buy your desired item(s),check out Facebook market for cheap or free preloved/new items such as;furnitures,mattresses, beddings, kitchen utensils and the likes (I got my microwave on Facebook market for £10 and it’s as good as new).

However, be careful so as not to be scammed,I advice you do pay on delivery/pickup. Register with Olio aswell for free items(both new and preloved) including foodstuffs within and outside your area.

You might not be able to open standard bank until few months later, you can register with online bank like Monzo or Revolut to carry out your transactions, it’s easy & safe to use. Also, register with Lemonade if you want to change £ to #, easy to use as well with no charges apply.

Coming across different people with different cultural backgrounds, it’s advisable to ask individual what and how they would like to be addressed. Don’t make assumptions, people get offended if they are addressed wrongly.

Be time conscious, if you are to resume work by 19:00 to relief others, ensure you arrive few minutes earlier. The person you are to relief at work also has childminder or husband at home to relief for work as well.

Don’t try to force or change your accent while communicating. The more you change or force British accent the more you make communication difficult for everyone. Speak gently and clearly, believe me, they will hear you more than faking British accent. And if you can’t hear them, in a polite way ask them to speak slowly and gently so you can understand & they would be glad to do so.

Job wise, don’t be selective at first, get yourself something legit doing, all jobs here are stressful, at least you’ll be able to update your CV for future sake. I hope you get what I mean.

Let the words “PLEASE AND THANK YOU” be your favourite quotes daily, it goes a long way and they might pave way for you.

Don’t engage in gossips, they don’t keep secret here, whatever you say will be used against you later on.

If you have BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION store around you, they sell nice stuffs as low as £1, pop in there and minimise your spending.

Stay tuned for next post.
Moyisola

thanks a million!

Carcholce:
There’s no comfortability in Nigeria. Even if you have plenty money, the imaginary comfort ends inside your house.

Gbam.

GeneralPula:
UK nah scam..

People wey go recently don see shege wey dem never see before.. Imagine paying 500 Pounds or more for bills monthly, house rent aside oo..

Nah Tax UK dey take run things. The issh with economy since after corona con spoil everything..

The only thing you can have an easy ride a little is if you had somebody over there that’s been there for long. It’s very risky for a first timer to go there at this point in time, except you have money!

is canada a preferrable option than the uk in terms of standard of living ,taxes,expenses and what not,,,,.

N3TRAL:
Damn, girl you're sexy 💕💕💕💕

Your DP is lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I don't mind sliding in 💦💦

If I hold that waist ehhhhh 😂

😂finished man

nedekid:
I think the suffering is relative.
Usually it is with people that just get there, especially without money and have to scratch from the bottom. Over time their status improves. The good thing over all is that their kids get to go to proper quality schools. Even over time when the kids get naturalized, the sky is the limit. They have acess to student loans to enable them study what ever course.
Rent to me is the highest cost. I think food is quite cheap compared to their earnings. Another crazy cost too seems to be transportation and taxes. One drives within London and by the time you get home and open your computer, so many bills. Just for driving oh. Congestion charge, emissions charges etc, God helps you if you beat traffic light.
I think the ultimate is if one can find a business to setup. One of two of my paddies have such. They are living the good life. Wakeup anytime, go to the office at their convenience etc. But they have paid their dues. Over 24 years in the UK.

Abeg which one be congestion charge? Wetin you do biko? Stuck in traffic?

moppie123:
The joke here is on Nigeria. Why would one really want to be a ‘beggar’ in a foreign land if not for how terrible things are in Nigeria. In Nigeria you are just one huge ransom away from losing all your savings. You are at a higher risk of losing your life to avoidable things.

In all, one shouldn’t just travel out without planning. You can learn new skills, get relevant and needed certifications and all. You can still get those big jobs in the UK but just as the OP said, you shouldn’t be selective especially when you are new because you need those menial jobs to survive.

As for the fake accent part. One shouldn’t fake British accent (you may be shooting yourself on the foot), however, it is very important to learn how to pronounce words well and communicate better. This helps in interviews (especially for jobs that have to deal with meeting people).

Thanks for the info.

ibtommy:
Tinubu go soon change that narrative when one dollar goes down to as low as #50. All Nigerians in the UK will cry to come back home. Na overrated country. No wonder they are given PG admission to every Tom Dick and Harry.

You are dreaming with Tinubu narrative. Pounds may get to #1200 under his watch

Threesha:
SOME TIPS ABOUT LIVING IN UK

I’ll like to prepare your mind as a married man that when you get to UK,there’s higher chance for you to baby sit, ook, dishes, change pampers, get the kids set for school, etc. It’s better to get yourself acquainted with this ahead.

This is not to ridicule your personality, they are things you might need to do to keep the family running. And as the wife, have it in mind that you might not get to live that luxury life of “my husband is responsible for family upkeep”nah. Living in UK, you are meant to complement each other in every aspect.

Accommodation in UK isn’t a joke, if you are single, I advice you to look for single room en-suite or studio, furnished, all bills inclusive. Renting two bed apartment if it’s just you isn’t advisable. Check Spareroom,on the market, zoopla, Rightmove or Facebook market for rooms to let.

Pending the time you’ll be able to buy your desired item(s),check out Facebook market for cheap or free preloved/new items such as;furnitures,mattresses, beddings, kitchen utensils and the likes (I got my microwave on Facebook market for £10 and it’s as good as new).

However, be careful so as not to be scammed,I advice you do pay on delivery/pickup. Register with Olio aswell for free items(both new and preloved) including foodstuffs within and outside your area.

You might not be able to open standard bank until few months later, you can register with online bank like Monzo or Revolut to carry out your transactions, it’s easy & safe to use. Also, register with Lemonade if you want to change £ to #, easy to use as well with no charges apply.

Coming across different people with different cultural backgrounds, it’s advisable to ask individual what and how they would like to be addressed. Don’t make assumptions, people get offended if they are addressed wrongly.

Be time conscious, if you are to resume work by 19:00 to relief others, ensure you arrive few minutes earlier. The person you are to relief at work also has childminder or husband at home to relief for work as well.

Don’t try to force or change your accent while communicating. The more you change or force British accent the more you make communication difficult for everyone. Speak gently and clearly, believe me, they will hear you more than faking British accent. And if you can’t hear them, in a polite way ask them to speak slowly and gently so you can understand & they would be glad to do so.

Job wise, don’t be selective at first, get yourself something legit doing, all jobs here are stressful, at least you’ll be able to update your CV for future sake. I hope you get what I mean.

Let the words “PLEASE AND THANK YOU” be your favourite quotes daily, it goes a long way and they might pave way for you.

Don’t engage in gossips, they don’t keep secret here, whatever you say will be used against you later on.

If you have BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION store around you, they sell nice stuffs as low as £1, pop in there and minimise your spending.

Stay tuned for next post.
Moyisola

Thanks

Carcholce:
There’s no comfortability in Nigeria. Even if you have plenty money, the imaginary comfort ends inside your house.

You just lied. Meanwhile while at it also tell them that they should get used to eating chicken and chips three times a day for 3 pounds forever more.

intruder15:
Abeg which one be congestion charge? Wetin you do biko? Stuck in traffic?

Seems as if when you drive in peak period. Them go charge you say you pass certain area.

Mindlog:
Why should one turn a beggar because of relocating to the UK?

I tire oo.

Ishilove:
So with all the informative things she wrote, the only things you noticed are her perky breästs, small waist and big hips?

Your case is critical.

She no say all these na, na u dey disect and simplify am

Ishilove:
All these with minimum wage??

Nigeria has made all of us to not know how good life can be!
UK system is not designed for savings, but you will afford everything to live normal life. And if you get residency or citizenship, govt will pay you when you're unemployed or have disability (more than 50% of minimum wage). They take very good care of their people. This is why their immigration process is so tedious.
Starting afresh is very tough (mental strength is important), but once you're balanced no one regrets relocating to UK!

GeneralPula:
UK nah scam..

People wey go recently don see shege wey dem never see before.. Imagine paying 500 Pounds or more for bills monthly, house rent aside oo..

Nah Tax UK dey take run things. The issh with economy since after corona con spoil everything..

The only thing you can have a easy ride a little is if you had somebody over there that’s been their for long. It’s very risky for a first timer to go their at this point in time, except you have money!

depends on where in the UK… I live in Aberdeen in a really good neighborhood (Broomhill Road) . Rent I pay for 2 bedroom is £550, bills (light and gas £180)
Na people wey de London de sweat all those hardships.

crows2ravens:
Nigeria has made all of us to not know how good life can be!
UK system is not designed for savings, but you will afford everything to live normal life. And if you get residency or citizenship, govt will pay you when you're unemployed or have disability (more than 50% of minimum wage). They take very good care of their people. This is why their immigration process is so tedious.
Starting afresh is very tough (mental strength is important), but once you're balanced no one regrets relocating to UK!

What's the essence of life if you live paycheck to paycheck with no savings? That's horrible abeg.

And please if you can, try not to live in London. There are plenty of other nice and cheap cities with much better standard of living abeg

Good info.....God bless!

I have been applying for care assistant job for some months now through sponsorship visa, unfortunately no positive responses.
Can you guide me on how to get a sponsorship visa for a care job?

Uk beautiful city

MadarasBlade:
What's the essence of life if you live paycheck to paycheck with no savings? That's horrible abeg.

Depends on how you see it. But of course you will have some savings if you discipline yourself. What are you saving money for?
Build house? You already have mortgage you finish paying before you retire.
Buy car? You already driving the latest, pay in 4 years.
Travel to France? One week salary is enough.
Sick? Healthcare is mostly free on insurance.
Too old or disabled to work? Govt takes care of ALL your needs.
Flamboyant life is what you cannot do unless you're rich, and you can't afford to waste anything, because you pay for everything.

I know enough people there, I didn't read this on internet.

Life in UK is hard as nail

MadarasBlade:
What's the essence of life if you live paycheck to paycheck with no savings? That's horrible abeg.

If you have N10 million today and invest in relocating to UK through studies (IT related courses), it will be tough the first 6 months, but in 18 months, you would thank God you did it.
But then N10m invested in Nigeria should save you from hustling life unless your village people get you. It's perspective really. With all this nonsense happening here I will never discourage anybody to japa.

British Heart Foundation products are extremely expensive. Don't ever go there. There are several charity organisation that sell as low as 30p. Their products prices are the same as going to shops where they sell new ones. I repeat, don't go there. I had lived in the UK for about 22 yrs and I know what I was saying.

Threesha:
SOME TIPS ABOUT LIVING IN UK

I’ll like to prepare your mind as a married man that when you get to UK,there’s higher chance for you to baby sit, ook, dishes, change pampers, get the kids set for school, etc. It’s better to get yourself acquainted with this ahead.

This is not to ridicule your personality, they are things you might need to do to keep the family running. And as the wife, have it in mind that you might not get to live that luxury life of “my husband is responsible for family upkeep”nah. Living in UK, you are meant to complement each other in every aspect.

Accommodation in UK isn’t a joke, if you are single, I advice you to look for single room en-suite or studio, furnished, all bills inclusive. Renting two bed apartment if it’s just you isn’t advisable. Check Spareroom,on the market, zoopla, Rightmove or Facebook market for rooms to let.

Pending the time you’ll be able to buy your desired item(s),check out Facebook market for cheap or free preloved/new items such as;furnitures,mattresses, beddings, kitchen utensils and the likes (I got my microwave on Facebook market for £10 and it’s as good as new).

However, be careful so as not to be scammed,I advice you do pay on delivery/pickup. Register with Olio aswell for free items(both new and preloved) including foodstuffs within and outside your area.

You might not be able to open standard bank until few months later, you can register with online bank like Monzo or Revolut to carry out your transactions, it’s easy & safe to use. Also, register with Lemonade if you want to change £ to #, easy to use as well with no charges apply.

Coming across different people with different cultural backgrounds, it’s advisable to ask individual what and how they would like to be addressed. Don’t make assumptions, people get offended if they are addressed wrongly.

Be time conscious, if you are to resume work by 19:00 to relief others, ensure you arrive few minutes earlier. The person you are to relief at work also has childminder or husband at home to relief for work as well.

Don’t try to force or change your accent while communicating. The more you change or force British accent the more you make communication difficult for everyone. Speak gently and clearly, believe me, they will hear you more than faking British accent. And if you can’t hear them, in a polite way ask them to speak slowly and gently so you can understand & they would be glad to do so.

Job wise, don’t be selective at first, get yourself something legit doing, all jobs here are stressful, at least you’ll be able to update your CV for future sake. I hope you get what I mean.

Let the words “PLEASE AND THANK YOU” be your favourite quotes daily, it goes a long way and they might pave way for you.

Don’t engage in gossips, they don’t keep secret here, whatever you say will be used against you later on.

If you have BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION store around you, they sell nice stuffs as low as £1, pop in there and minimise your spending.

Stay tuned for next post.
Moyisola

who cares about the uk? stop sharing these preposterous tips. deal with what u are facing there #paki