Zupay:


By submitting your bank statement to the University before CAS was issued, you were likely assuring the university you had the money to pay the tuition.....so are expected to pay your tuition balance promptly.

Did you and your dependent physically to go to the offices of recruitment agencies in your town/city to look for work?

fullclub:
my dream was that immediately I came over, i and my dependant will search for jobs.. work and pay bill. but that is not feasible as I am seeing it.

i started this process with 15 million naira then when naira nose dive i had to borrowed extra 15 million to top it with interest of almost 2 million naira. landed in uk, started seeing the reality on ground

i have been in UK since 1 month plus. but getting a job as a migrant or new commer without UK experience is not easy.
in fact i have sent over 200 job application for cleaner, care assistant etc but all came with a sorry we have moved on to the next stage or you don't have uk experience.

school fees has to be paid. everyone here in tight corner... school has sent mail threatening to report to the immigration if school fees is not paid in the next few weeks to most Nigerians here.

no job, house rent is expensive.. going for 450 to 600 pounds per month.

travelling through student route is not really easy because you have to balance between work and school.. 'even at that where is the job as a new migrant.

Please if you are considering coming to UK for now.. please put on hold. the crowd from Indians, Pakistani, Malaysia, china etc is overwhelming.

it's not worth selling your home to be here.

i sleep in indeed and all this job site.. still yet nothing, bills mounting up.

all my colleague i came with are still with no jobs in other cities

after spending 13 million coming here with extra 3k dollars now almost exhausted chai


if u know you don't have full school fees, house rent for 12 months, upkeep.... running to 35m to 40m please stay back... stay back or apply through skill route.

edited with more info.

fullclub:


i won't suffer greatly. i have houses in different cities already in Nigeria. still running business bringing 1m. bur converting this money into pounds pays only rent

doing extremely well.
bought those properties by the grace of God. but disposing any more properties now? i can't.


A friend wanted to start same journey last week. but i told him honest opinion to back down.... give him detailed analysis all i have gone through.

so coming here is to warn Nigerians not to embark again... its no longer promising as before

Atk1nson:


Lack of proper planning on your side bro.

If you have done your research well, you should know lanlords will not give an economic migrant a house without a guarantor or long rent paid for obvious reasons. Mind you, it is monthly rent the lanlords themselves often use it to service their monthly mortgages. Why would they give it to someone with no job who only just arrived the country? Besides tye fact that you could damage your landlord's credit record, it's a lengthy process getting a tenant evicted, so Landlord's will rather not have a tenant that may not pay.

It appears you also came in with the mindset that there is a job offer letter waiting for you at the airport. Even when the jobs exist, an employer would not give it to someone they are not confident would be suitable for it. Please consult widely with other immigrants that also recently arrived and are now working in the field you desire.

Lastly, there are locations in the UK with less job opportunities and less open to immigrants than others. It's good to consider this when coming to the UK.

Generally, your post reflects a big lack of planning. You also came on a shoe string budget (even if it's 35million). You should have funds to cover at least 4-6 months even your visa application required 9 months living expense.

It's a new environment much different to Nigeria. Meet with people that will help you understand the system better and always plan using worst-case and not best-case scenarios

BigDawsNet:


Hav been following your story so far and I can see you have something to fall back in Nigeria...

I think you should reason well. If the school payment won't be visible... then kindly return back home and focus on your business back in Nigeria and also continue with your data analysis program...

I'm saying this because I don't want the school to have to report you and the home office cancel your visa... that can hav serious effect on you travelling profile in the future...

God bless

tensazangetsu20:
You just entered one month and already complaining. Keep calm. It takes time to get jobs in a new country. It took a friend 8 months to get a job in the US and that's a country with jobs flowing everywhere.

tensazangetsu20:


You will return to Nigeria after spending 13 million naira. Find a way to rough it. Reach out to Nigerians on Twitter and ask for work. If you go back to Nigeria you will regret it bitterly.

Atk1nson:


The guy is a comedian.

Complaining it cost him 35million to travel. Whose fault, is Rishi Sunak responsible for the exchange rate?

Landlord's are requesting for 6 months upfront or guarantor..and a guy that has no job is complaining. If he was in their shoes would he give it to someone in his situation without added safety to guaranteed their income.
Someone guaranteed for me when I came in, I also guarantee for a number of people who came in when I settled in. Rather than look for someone to guarantee for him, he came to make noise online

Chingyyy878:


Pls, where can I travel to with 13m without stress ?

fullclub:


i am sounding a clear warning to anyone planing on coming.

i am better off with a job back home still paying my rent here.
people are sleeping in library, exhausted their last kobo.

anything i say here i know Nigerians will always see you as being foolish.

for me to start this process with 15 million shows you how determine i was.

i could stay put here but spending has to come from Nigeria then where is the head coming here?


on thr issues of landlord.. they don't rent house because u have the money. they demand that u have right to work and also u are working else they see that money as shit.

only few will ask u to pay 6 months to 12 months. unless u are alone and wants to stay in student accommodation.

Progressivegee:


I live in the UK and I am talking from experience. Go on Google, let's say you live in Chichester, type recruitment agencies in Chichester. You will see a list of recruitment agencies, call their number and tell them the type of job you want and that you want to start immediately. You are sure to get a job to start same day or few days later at most.

Do this and thank me later. Follow who know road, you no go lost or find it hard in the Uk

Starboytwo:
Omo, you even dey suffer pass us wey una claim say we dey suffer country...


I did nothing but shake my head as I read through the pages. Una dey try ooo.

Winter is coming..

fullclub:


yes thats what I want to do rather than damage my profile.

Atk1nson:


Not arguing with you online. Please return to Nigeria if you wish.

I have been through your journey and my regret is not leaving Nigeria earlier.

I have told you what I think you problem is. Your attitude and mentality is not going to get you through here. I agree with you that returning to Nigeria may be a better option for you

fullclub:


well i have said my part anyone who fails to listen and embark have him or her self to blame.

is it the recruitment agencies that tells u they aren't recruiting at the moment or the one that tells u to bring updated document to prove u have been in uk for at least the past three months?
well like you said i have been doing all the above and i am going out today for more.

fullclub:


there has nothing that has been working in Nigeria. the political class has don harm than good.
no light.... here since I came no blink of light.. First time in my life.
water running 24/7
security.. no thieves.
all road paved.. 'good road network.
transportation superb etc

but immigrant getting job is not easy

UK people are very honest... when i say honest... i meant it.

if Government does provide this things no one will leave

tosinhtml:


Research about apps that give credit loans, get a quick loan & pay. Then work gradually to pay back. Start asking around.

Procashtips:


But you made all the monies you're currently dashing UK govt in Nigeria?

You said you have multiple properties still in Nigeria, how did you get all these if Nigeria was actually bad for you?

Anyone who can boast of at least ₦15m in cash and assets in Nigeria shouldn't complain about Nigeria being bad to him or her.

fullclub:


i am sounding a clear warning to anyone planing on coming.

i am better off with a job back home still paying my rent here.
people are sleeping in library, exhausted their last kobo.

anything i say here i know Nigerians will always see you as being foolish.

for me to start this process with 15 million shows you how determine i was.

i could stay put here but spending has to come from Nigeria then where is the head coming here?


on thr issues of landlord.. they don't rent house because u have the money. they demand that u have right to work and also u are working else they see that money as shit.

only few will ask u to pay 6 months to 12 months. unless u are alone and wants to stay in student accommodation.

Atk1nson:


The guy is a comedian.

Complaining it cost him 35million to travel. Whose fault, is Rishi Sunak responsible for the exchange rate?

Landlord's are requesting for 6 months upfront or guarantor..and a guy that has no job is complaining. If he was in their shoes would he give it to someone in his situation without added safety to guaranteed their income.
Someone guaranteed for me when I came in, I also guarantee for a number of people who came in when I settled in. Rather than look for someone to guarantee for him, he came to make noise online

tosinhtml:


For someone to even guarantee for you, it means you must have been a trust worthy person. Nobody wants to guarantee for someone that knows they use to owe people back in Nigeria. It is very difficult mahn.

People are trapped in Nigeria forever at this rate.

signature2012:
This guy is sharing his true life story so others won't fall victim.Many of you are still blaming him.

What's the % of Nigerians that can afford to pay full Tuition before they travel for studies?

Where I currently reside, not in UK, come and see lots of International students seeking for job daily.

Sincerely, if Nigeria was just a little good, why will they come here to study?
Someone is blaming the OP why he did not invest the 13m in Nigeria.Tell me one single business that's worth investing in that Country.
Is either you are a Politician or Yahoo Yahoo to survive in Nigeria today.
Can't imagine we can sell Petrol for N600/litre😡.

Dear Op, dont give up!Dont come back!In few years time, you will come back to this thread and just laugh when things have finally turn around.

Mastermindx:



Stop this madness

I came in same time with you, even without a dependent and I already have two jobs. Already thinking of dropping one because of the hours.

Get your lazy ass to work man, you’re definitely doing something wrong…. And close down this thread.

The only thing you guys know how to do is share how hard things are..
If you had gotten a job same week you arrived am very sure you won’t come here to testify... rubbish

Atk1nson:


The guy is a comedian.

Complaining it cost him 35million to travel. Whose fault, is Rishi Sunak responsible for the exchange rate?

Landlord's are requesting for 6 months upfront or guarantor..and a guy that has no job is complaining. If he was in their shoes would he give it to someone in his situation without added safety to guaranteed their income.
Someone guaranteed for me when I came in, I also guarantee for a number of people who came in when I settled in. Rather than look for someone to guarantee for him, he came to make noise online

fullclub:


i have someone who is a qualified nurse with BSC, RN, other degree...ordinary care she still de fined.
the last employment she went for she was the most qualified but they said just her non UK experience.

BItt:


I can even build a 5 million naira house here.
But then, you trip can be seen as a investment

samuelson06:


You talk like there's no hope when you've not exhausted all options on the table. I don't really believe in offline jobs. There are simple jobs you can do online and they only need you to be in the country. I've just given you options, go for them. If your status in the country is a problem, get someone to apply and get the job for you while you do the actual work.

fullclub:


when did u leave Nigeria? which country?if UK was it this September?
don't use ur earlier move to compare this made rush this September.

like I said out of all i knew that came in this September.... only one got a washing of plates job i think 8 hours per week they gave her and it waz through someone she knew.. like recommendation.

and the shift no de come always.

so am not speaking just my experience. mine is fair. two people I spoke yesterday n today said nothing to even eat from yesterday to today.

I had to send some pounds to them

Mastermindx:


He probably knows all this.
He’s just looking for cheap attention.

fullclub:


i work mostly online with foreign firm