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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by bigtt76(f): 8:00am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Another angle and quite insightful, thanks for sharing. mizGene: 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lordfiido(m): 8:16am On Aug 10, 2023 |
mizGene: The best way to go although I will suggest three years. You only have to pay the extra IHS for one year. The visa fee is same It gives you an extra one year to plan well and just two years before you are eligible for ILR. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lordfiido(m): 8:21am On Aug 10, 2023 |
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by eniola1010(m): 8:23am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Hello guys. I had a job from nov 2022 till date. PS its my first and only job in uk. Now from nov 2022 to april 2023 my salary is not up to 12k. But within these months, i paid tax of about 100+ in feb,100+ in march and 80+ in apr 2023. On the hmrc site it says i paid 0 pounds which i assume is the correct thing. But my employers took taxes from me according to my payslips. I feel i should have the feb,march and apr taxes refunded by now or could i be wrong? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by mizGene(f): 8:34am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Lordfiido:Yes, you are right. 3yrs makes the most sense 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Solumtoya: 8:52am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: This is tough but a good problem to have. I would go with Company A, get my PSW, get my ACCA and switch to Company B and get my Tier-2. If you don't think you can get your ACCA soon enough, then it's easier, Company A |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Solumtoya: 8:56am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: You can start with A with or without the sponsorship and switch to B later. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Solumtoya: 8:59am On Aug 10, 2023 |
kwakudtraveller: In this UK? Sponsorship is everything o! You literally need it to remain here. Company A offered to deduct the Sponsorship fees from her pay na. Join a Company that is willing to give you COS. She can always switch to Company B or like you said, other bigger firms |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 9:34am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: The decision you're facing is a complex one, balancing both short-term and long-term considerations. Here's a breakdown of the factors you've mentioned and some thoughts to guide your decision: 1. **Job Quality & Career Growth**: - **Company A**: A lower-tier audit firm where you currently work part-time. It might offer more familiarity and continuity, but potentially less exposure to larger, more complex audits, and potentially slower career growth. - **Company B**: A top 15 audit firm with a better reputation, presumably more extensive client exposure, and likely better opportunities for career progression. 2. **Compensation & Benefits**: - **Company A**: Offers a lower salary and benefits package. - **Company B**: Provides a significantly better pay and benefits package. 3. **Sponsorship & Visa Costs**: - **Company A**: Provides 5 years of sponsorship. However, you bear the full cost of the Visa and IHS, which can be spread over time. - **Company B**: Recommends the PSW visa route initially. They commit to covering sponsorship costs later, but this comes with the inherent risk of potential policy changes or the company's situation changing in the next 2 years. 4. **Job Security**: - **Company A**: The 5-year sponsorship might offer a sense of job security, but it's crucial to understand any conditions or stipulations attached. - **Company B**: The 2-year fixed contract offers a shorter period of certainty, but if you get chartered and they honor their commitment, this can change. 5. **Personal and Professional Goals**: - **Company A**: Continuity and perhaps more immediate stability, but potentially slower career growth. - **Company B**: Better alignment with your career aspirations, work-life balance, and other personal criteria. **Considerations**: - **Financials**: Even though Company B offers better pay and benefits, factor in the potential costs (and the stress associated with them) if for some reason they do not sponsor you later. - **Stability vs. Growth**: Company A offers immediate stability with its 5-year sponsorship. Company B offers better growth prospects, but with the condition of sponsorship in the future. - **Risk**: All decisions have inherent risks. With Company B, the risk is the potential of not getting sponsorship later, though they currently commit to it. Given the factors above, if you are risk-averse and value immediate stability, Company A might be the safer bet. However, if you are more focused on long-term career growth, better compensation, and are willing to bet on yourself getting chartered and Company B following through on their commitment, then Company B seems to be the better choice, especially since it aligns better with many of your criteria. _copied_ 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 9:35am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: The decision you're facing is a complex one, balancing both short-term and long-term considerations. Here's a breakdown of the factors you've mentioned and some thoughts to guide your decision: 1. **Job Quality & Career Growth**: - **Company A**: A lower-tier audit firm where you currently work part-time. It might offer more familiarity and continuity, but potentially less exposure to larger, more complex audits, and potentially slower career growth. - **Company B**: A top 15 audit firm with a better reputation, presumably more extensive client exposure, and likely better opportunities for career progression. 2. **Compensation & Benefits**: - **Company A**: Offers a lower salary and benefits package. - **Company B**: Provides a significantly better pay and benefits package. 3. **Sponsorship & Visa Costs**: - **Company A**: Provides 5 years of sponsorship. However, you bear the full cost of the Visa and IHS, which can be spread over time. - **Company B**: Recommends the PSW visa route initially. They commit to covering sponsorship costs later, but this comes with the inherent risk of potential policy changes or the company's situation changing in the next 2 years. 4. **Job Security**: - **Company A**: The 5-year sponsorship might offer a sense of job security, but it's crucial to understand any conditions or stipulations attached. - **Company B**: The 2-year fixed contract offers a shorter period of certainty, but if you get chartered and they honor their commitment, this can change. 5. **Personal and Professional Goals**: - **Company A**: Continuity and perhaps more immediate stability, but potentially slower career growth. - **Company B**: Better alignment with your career aspirations, work-life balance, and other personal criteria. **Considerations**: - **Financials**: Even though Company B offers better pay and benefits, factor in the potential costs (and the stress associated with them) if for some reason they do not sponsor you later. - **Stability vs. Growth**: Company A offers immediate stability with its 5-year sponsorship. Company B offers better growth prospects, but with the condition of sponsorship in the future. - **Risk**: All decisions have inherent risks. With Company B, the risk is the potential of not getting sponsorship later, though they currently commit to it. Given the factors above, if you are risk-averse and value immediate stability, Company A might be the safer bet. However, if you are more focused on long-term career growth, better compensation, and are willing to bet on yourself getting chartered and Company B following through on their commitment, then Company B seems to be the better choice, especially since it aligns better with many of your criteria. _copied_ |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 9:50am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Immigration policies can change unexpectedly. I recall a friend who had a dilemma: he had a job offer from Amazon that paid nearly £95k annually but without sponsorship. In contrast, another company offered him less than £50k but with full sponsorship. He ultimately chose the company that provided sponsorship. Regarding the professional exam you mentioned, is it realistic to complete it within the given timeframe? Keep in mind that the sponsorship from the larger company is contingent upon it. Lastly, how is your relationship with your current line manager or supervisor? A challenging manager can make the work environment quite difficult, especially if you're considering staying long-term. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by woffie: 11:04am On Aug 10, 2023 |
To the gurus in the house pls I need an urgent reply I was able to book Monday for my TB text and I was sent a messages that they've received my bookings but I need to make a payment before the booking is valid and have made a transfer to IOM Chartered Standard account and have also messaged them since yesterday but am yet to hear from them,should I wait till that Monday and go there with the booking printout and payment confirmation or what should I do.....Thanks in advance |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Knowlegeseeking: 11:09am On Aug 10, 2023 |
You guys are the best to be honest. Very insightful contributions from @Solumtoya, @Mzgene, @bigtt76, @Koonbey and Kwakudtraveller @Lordfiido Schoolhike, you have aptly summarized all points. I will get chartered in a year time surely. Just few papers left. Honestly, Company B does it for me. Proximity to work and all. it costs about 15 pounds daily to get to company A by train and just 2 quid to company by bus. Also, I am tired of the work as it is not as challenging as i would want and my line manager can be a handful. I believe that once i am chartered i can always get a company to sponsor me as i have quite a number of them reach out for interviews and all. so i am not even banking on sponsorship from company B. I will try and negotiate with company B again. Schoolhike: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Hamof: 11:12am On Aug 10, 2023 |
woffie: Go there on the day of your appointment with your appointment confirmation, proof of payment and your international passport. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Knowlegeseeking: 11:17am On Aug 10, 2023 |
You mean go with company B and switch to PSW? I will finish my ACCA under 2 years. Solumtoya: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Knowlegeseeking: 11:22am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Is he happy now with his decision? Schoolhike: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 11:22am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Solumtoya:I think the fear of not getting sponsorship with an employer gets people tied up with smaller roles but I get you. Your advise to ask for 2 years instead of 5 makes sense. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 11:37am On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: with the way UK is unstable with immigration policies, my suggestion is to go with company A which is willing to give you COS immediately. Sometimes we make decisions not based on immediate cost but on the long term. No matter the ranking for company A you are already in the UK with the requisite professional experience to move later to a dream company of your choice any day. My issue with company B is that tomorrow they can say there is a change in company policy and may not be willing to sponsor again. Don't be carried away by some companies' promises, most times they just want to fill the vacancy urgently and do not give a damn even a year later. Unless you can get written evidence ( solid one) where they categorically state and confirm they are going to sponsor. This was an issue with a friend of mine, she started with this organisation that promise to sponsor later, then after her probation ended and she reminded them, she was asked to produce the email correspondence where it was stated. That was her saving grace. But then what if UK changes policies again that creates more barriers for companies? You need to think through all this. 8 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 12:31pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Goke7: 💯 The bolded is often harsh reality, especially if the role came via a recruiter cos some of them can Such promises should ideally be written into the contract or offer letter to make it legally binding. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by woffie: 1:01pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Hamof: Thanks I appreciate |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by bigtt76(f): 1:06pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Chat GPT response Schoolhike: 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 1:08pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Zahra29: the recruiters just wants to make their cut and move on immediately, no time 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 1:31pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: You can give it a shot anyway. I did the same, got care sponsorship before my tier 4 expired, did not go for it, paid for psw for myself and spouse, and less than 1 months after psw, got data job and rest is history, now with job that could sponsor while spouse also on job that could sponsor. Sometimes taking risk could eventually worth it. And you are much more satisfied in life by following your instincts, especially the ones your mind is most interested in. ("Numerous studies and historical accounts suggest that following one's instincts, especially those passions that deeply resonate with us, can lead to greater satisfaction in life. The Self-Determination Theory, posits that actions rooted in our genuine interests result in higher satisfaction and overall well-being. Historical figures, across various domains, have also attested to the fulfillment they achieved by trusting their intuition. Furthermore, cultural aphorisms like 'Follow your heart' or 'Trust your gut' underline this universal sentiment. Surveys on happiness consistently indicate that those who align their careers and activities with their passions report higher life satisfaction. Hence, there's substantial evidence, both empirical and anecdotal, suggesting that listening to our intrinsic motivations can be the key to a more fulfilling life." _copied_ |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 1:32pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
bigtt76: Definitely 😉 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Santa2: 1:33pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: Ultimately the decision is yours to make. When you make the decision, own it with your chest. This is actually a test of the kind of person you are..are you a high risk, high reward individual or stability, low reward one. I didn't see you talk about kids, that would have made the decision making process more complex. I somewhat believe you have sort of made up your mind which to go with. As they say..'Fortune favors the brave'. I pray that what ever decision you make, it brings fulfilment to you and your family. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 2:11pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Although, this forum has been really motivating and a contributing factor in some decision making by having lots of different perspectives on a subject matter. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Knowlegeseeking: 2:25pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Thank you!!!. Schoolhike: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Knowlegeseeking: 2:26pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Thank you Santa. I don't have kids yet. I have not made up my mind though. Analysing every suggestions made. This is a tough one. Santa2: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by eniola1010(m): 2:26pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Has anyone used gig to send something from nigeria to uk before, are they reliable? Or please who has reliable shipper that can ship from nigeria to uk? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 2:42pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
I get one question o. I’m on the lookout for an outside IR35 role and I have noticed that a lot of the roles dey ask for DV clearance. Is it necessary for me to have lived here for 5 years to qualify, or is there a way around it? I no come understand. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Adebayo82: 3:21pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Please anybody living in London around SW should put it me through. I went to see a friend of mine at the deptford last week, and I went there with my car from Birmingham. today now I received a letter on congestion charging ( penalty charge notice) £180 , this is strange to me because I was not pack on the road neither taking a bus lane. I strictly follow the Speed limit seen on the road within the 20Mile per hour. I reached the venue before I stopped the car. moreover, my friend is new in London, he lodge in Airbnb with his wife. Is it possible for me to challenge charge by writing them back. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 3:30pm On Aug 10, 2023 |
Knowlegeseeking: He’s happy that he’s on sponsorships. But not happy that he’s getting low pay as a result of sponsorship 2 Likes |
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