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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akhat: 7:56am On Apr 22, 2023
Viruses:
You've almost paid everything. If push comes to shove, just withdraw cash from your credit card then pay the minimum monthly balance till you are buoyant enough to clear the balance.

This advice is based on the assumption that credit card sanctions (interest or missed payments) is better than school sanctions.
I just came into UK this January ending. I don't even know how to apply for credit card. And I am not sure I will meet the requirement for credit card at this time.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by idee91: 8:09am On Apr 22, 2023
Jcole123:
Hi guys, Please I am I'm dire need of a fully remote customer service job because of my little kids..I have been paying on Indeed but I only get "sorry the post is no longer available. Can anyone please help out.

Thanks
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Keep checking and applying on CV library and indeed. Filter for remote roles, and try apply to customer service advisor roles in banks like Lloyd’s, HSBC, Barclays. They usually have fully remote roles. You can also register with recruiting agencies like Blue Arrows and AMS solutions who recruit for some of this corporate Orgs. The key is to tailor your CV as much as possible and keep applying.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 8:17am On Apr 22, 2023
You can try it with my referral link https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/tEMItOhbvx?XL=MNANS

Ensure that you have at least registered to be on the UK electoral roll which their voter's register because it would be part of the checks they do in the background to identify your location.

I got mine within weeks of my coming to the UK. All the best.



Akhat:
I just came into UK this January ending. I don't even know how to apply for credit card. And I am not sure I will meet the requirement for credit card at this time.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 8:18am On Apr 22, 2023
What do you mean by tailor CV? I ask cos many may not understand this buzzword 😂

When people complain of getting rejected, what you keep hearing is tailor your CV without any explanation on how to go about it and making one look incompetent or not doing enough. Mean while the reason for rejection could be other than not having a tailored CV 🤷🏿‍♀️


idee91:
Keep checking and applying on CV library and indeed. Filter for remote roles, and try apply to customer service advisor roles in banks like Lloyd’s, HSBC, Barclays. They usually have fully remote roles. You can also register with recruiting agencies like Blue Arrows and AMS solutions who recruit for some of this corporate Orgs. The key is to tailor your CV as much as possible and keep applying.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chreze(m): 8:22am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Simply give your neighbour a spare key ....... Is always the best option ........

Be friends with your neighbours....... Don't be a SNOB ........🤣😜
Hahaha. Some neighbors don’t want to be friends with you.

My last neighbor was very friendly. Dude use to put both (mine n his trash out). Checks on us. Got our son Christmas gift the first Christmas in the house. We use same man to clear garden, so there was no ideal separation of the garden. My son plays with his cats and we play football. His grandchildren come visiting and they play with our son. He drinks his wine and tea at my corner of the garden.

Long story short. He sold his house in December becos he was moving out as his kids are all gone and he can’t live alone. Gone to his moms house (she’s alone too and very old). We have been teaching oga not to knock on Mr A’s house cos Mr A doesn’t live there anymore. We now use our own side of the garden, preparing for the worst if our new neighbors are not friendly. House has been sold so it’s only a matter of time before they move in.

If him no de friendly, then God don already give us enough time to adjust.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 8:24am On Apr 22, 2023
Wow! 😳 This is exactly my fear with getting stuff from back home. Make boys nor go pad your package and youkay customs begin look for person. God be with you bro.



Lexusgs430:
I have a real life story ..........

My family got a party in a couple of weeks...... The aso ebi was bought from Nigeria and was handed over to a logistics courier, that cargo's goods ........

Long and short, cargo provider loads goods in container....... Container was full ...... Someone that handed logistics courier their own goods, packed cocaine...... Container arrived UK and was seized by customs......

We still dey the matter to collect our goods (almost 3 month's and counting)......

It's slowly resolving, a controlled delivery was made, cocaine gang arrested in the UK..... Now uk customs wants individual to come claim their goods, individually ......... We still dey await date .....😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 8:28am On Apr 22, 2023
How do you do this? I'm curious though 🙄



Viruses:
You've almost paid everything. If push comes to shove, just withdraw cash from your credit card then pay the minimum monthly balance till you are buoyant enough to clear the balance.

This advice is based on the assumption that credit card sanctions (interest or missed payments) is better than school sanctions.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 8:36am On Apr 22, 2023
CowbellY:
Doesn't look like she's helping. She seems to be running a courier business.

And I also I think "help" depends on your relationship. For example, I wouldn't accept crayfish(or packed) good from a random person on the Internet, but what about someone we live together ? Or say a friend whom we have been together for years ? Perhaps not even packed foods as they are easily "stacked". How about documents?
Friends you say..... sometimes things like this happen from within. If you want something, like food stuff I go get it but that you will give me something to carry . I have zero tolerance.

I just don't do it .... I seen too many stories and I don't want to be stories that touch. I don't carry
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 8:40am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
A very good saturday morning read .........


Why I called police to tell them my son had just committed MURDER https://mol.im/a/12000415 via https://dailym.ai/android


Would we protect/shield our children or grass them ........
When I was younger I would judge the parents that you didn't bring up your child well...now I am a parent I realising how you bring up your child is one thing, how they turn up is another thing .... parenthood no easy

May we never find ourselves in this situation. I don't think I can call the police so God please may I never been in such a situation
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 8:56am On Apr 22, 2023
Chreze:
Hahaha. Some neighbors don’t want to be friends with you.

My last neighbor was very friendly. Dude use to put both (mine n his trash out). Checks on us. Got our son Christmas gift the first Christmas in the house. We use same man to clear garden, so there was no ideal separation of the garden. My son plays with his cats and we play football. His grandchildren come visiting and they play with our son. He drinks his wine and tea at my corner of the garden.

Long story short. He sold his house in December becos he was moving out as his kids are all gone and he can’t live alone. Gone to his moms house (she’s alone too and very old). We have been teaching oga not to knock on Mr A’s house cos Mr A doesn’t live there anymore. We now use our own side of the garden, preparing for the worst if our new neighbors are not friendly. House has been sold so it’s only a matter of time before they move in.

If him no de friendly, then God don already give us enough time to adjust.
I hope you are aware...... If you have an ongoing dispute with your neighbour....... At the point of selling that property, that dispute MUST be declared (to prospective buyers)..........

A bottle of wine, flowers, or a simple smile (brings down perceived barriers).........😂😜
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430:
LagosismyHome:
When I was younger I would judge the parents that you didn't bring up your child well...now I am a parent I realising how you bring up your child is one thing, how they turn up is another thing .... parenthood no easy

May we never find ourselves in this situation. I don't think I can call the police so God please may I never been in such a situation



During investigation, one could be charged for been an accomplice.........

So silence is not always GOLDEN....... 😂

All parents can do is plant a seed and offer guidance...... The environment might MAKE or MAR ......

I have told my children, I would not think twice about grassing them or kicking them out ........ They know the rules/barriers.......

Live within or without (your choice).......
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 9:02am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Simply give your neighbour a spare key ....... Is always the best option ........

Be friends with your neighbours....... Don't be a SNOB ........🤣😜
I no fit try am oo....

I and my wife get keys separately to avoidthis kind of thing.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:11am On Apr 22, 2023
ukay2:
I no fit try am oo....

I and my wife get keys separately to avoid this kind of thing.
The day you're out of zone and she locks herself out .........

How would she get in ..........😭😂


My neighbour has had our spare key for over 20 years....... When we changed our front door (we updated their key)...... Key 🗝️ is life ......

Likewise we have theirs....... It's saved us many times, over the years ........🤣😭
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rinzylee(m): 9:17am On Apr 22, 2023
Kennyliga112:
He should prepare 5k at the airport. I paid 5k .at the airport and I brought in palm oil and enough food stuffs without searching. All he gave to do is just give them the money before they start opening ur bags
What if I sneaked in a liquid bomb abd also bribed police and customs and immigration and blow you up mid-airhuh


Read again!!!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 9:20am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
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During investigation, one could be charged with been an accomplice.........

So silence is not always GOLDEN....... 😂

All parents can do is plant a seed and offer guidance...... The environment might MAKE or MAR ......

I have told my children, I would not think twice about grassing them or kicking them out ........ They know the rules/barriers.......

Live within or without (your choice).......
Very apt
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:33am On Apr 22, 2023
rinzylee:
What if I sneaked in a liquid bomb abd also bribed police and customs and immigration and blow you up mid-airhuh


Read again!!!
Why people cannot just buy Palm oil, sold in the UK ..... Is a reasoning, I fail to understand....... Is it due to cost ......
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by toolluu: 9:34am On Apr 22, 2023
How do I apply for a phone contract? I arrived late January as a dependent and i've worked for a month in my job. Am I eligible?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 9:42am On Apr 22, 2023
toolluu:
How do I apply for a phone contract? I arrived late January as a dependent and i've worked for a month in my job. Am I eligible?
Walk into O2 or Vodafone store
wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:44am On Apr 22, 2023
bigtt76:
How do you do this? I'm curious though 🙄
There are lot's of ways depending on what works for you.

You can get someone that wants to buy something expensive like phone, laptop, car deposit, tuition deposit etc, pay for them with your credit card and collect the money from them.

If you have a trading account, fund your trading account with your credit card and transfer from your trading account to your bank account.

You can check if other platforms like wise support credit card funding.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 9:49am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
The day you're out of zone and she locks herself out .........

How would she get in ..........😭😂


My neighbour has had our spare key for over 20 years....... When we changed our front door (we updated their key)...... Key 🗝️ is life ......

Likewise we have theirs....... It's saved us many times, over the years ........🤣😭
Thank you.

I will think about it.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ukay2: 9:51am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Why people cannot just buy Palm oil, sold in the UK ..... Is a reasoning, I fail to understand....... Is it due to cost ......
The thing tired me....

I don't like headaches
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:55am On Apr 22, 2023
bigtt76:
How do you do this? I'm curious though 🙄
Very easily done ........ Credit cards are now cash withdrawal flexible....... You simply pay a % admin fee + you also get a 0% duration.........😜🤣

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:58am On Apr 22, 2023
ukay2:
The thing tired me....

I don't like headaches
I cannot be using paracetamol, for another's headache......😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:29am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Very easily done ........ Credit cards are now cash withdrawal flexible....... You simply pay a % admin fee + you also get a 0% duration.........😜🤣
How long and does it affect your score?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430:
hustla:
How long and does it affect your score?
The withdrawal of cash would be noted on your credit history and best to pay the cash withdrawal back, within your 0% interest rates allowance period........ Or it becomes a very expensive cash transfer..... A loan might be more suitable........ BORROWER'S BEWARE......😂


Lenders would view cash withdrawal, with a negative view .......

Would you rather have/prefer the ability to solve a temporary cash crunch period or the temporary slump to your credit score ....... YOUR DECISION.......😜😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by sunshine21: 10:55am On Apr 22, 2023
bigtt76:
Just used your referral link bigtt76. Thank you 😊
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 11:17am On Apr 22, 2023
gratefulme40:
Thank you for responding. The thing is this wasn’t an online thing. This was done through a nursing agency with a physical office. We have been to their physical office. He looked my brother and wife in the face, collected full money for application and lied he did the dbs application whereas he didn’t. They have spent the last two months chasing for the certificate for an application that was never made.

They have called severally requesting for reference number to track and hr still couldn’t say he did not make this application.

I really need to know how to treat such fraud cos this person is not some anonymous online business
This is fraud. There's no other thing to do other than report to the police.

Again, go to the office and have a conversation with him. Record it and hold onto it, and then go to the police station from there if the findings still show that he lied.

P.S. I know some people have said that it's not good to record someone without their consent, and perhaps that's true but I'm not a pastor or otherwise to determine what is good or bad when someone defrauds you of your hard-earned funds and puts your career on hold for 2 months.
What I'm aware of (do your own research - not legal advice) is that it is legal and admissible as evidence to prove a case.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rinzylee(m): 11:17am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Why people cannot just buy Palm oil, sold in the UK ..... Is a reasoning, I fail to understand....... Is it due to cost ......
Or even cargo foodstuff the proper way. I admit that a lot of rubbish is on the shelves, but you can still cargo your own food. Once in 4 months a bulk package lands.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 11:24am On Apr 22, 2023
Viruses:
There are lot's of ways depending on what works for you.

You can get someone that wants to buy something expensive like phone, laptop, car deposit, tuition deposit etc, pay for them with your credit card and collect the money from them.

If you have a trading account, fund your trading account with your credit card and transfer from your trading account to your bank account.

You can check if other platforms like wise support credit card funding.
Many trading accounts and e-money platforms reflect as cash withdrawals.

It's important to check on the specific platform beforehand.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:27am On Apr 22, 2023
rinzylee:
Or even cargo foodstuff the proper way. I admit that a lot of rubbish is on the shelves, but you can still cargo your own food. Once in 4 months a bulk package lands.
I would rather just enter 9ja shop .......😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rinzylee(m): 11:32am On Apr 22, 2023
Lexusgs430:
I would rather just enter 9ja shop .......😀
Finally....

Baba abeg ... Any link with a notary public?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:41am On Apr 22, 2023
rinzylee:
Finally....

Baba abeg ... Any link with a notary public?
In the UK........

If nah 9ja, they are all specialist, in all aspects of law .......🤣😂

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