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Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by steeltrust(op): 5:55pm On Feb 05, 2025
planetx:
,The joke is on you if you think McDonald's and Walmart are well paying jobs.
I’m not suppose to respond to people like you cause you’re not worth it
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Meerahbel: 5:58pm On Feb 05, 2025
The day you start your business, you would understand.
Bluntemperor:
You are right bro,please keep hammering on the anomaly in Nigerian System of Jobs/ Employment.e.g Why should Big Company like Dangote refused to pay good Wages to their Worker, including Insurance, Compensation Packages to their workers ,
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Meerahbel: 5:59pm On Feb 05, 2025
cococandy:
I’ve been meaning to ask you.
Since you supported Trump so loudly before the election. Now he’s coming for your country, how do you feel about that? I mean it’s easy to support him when you feel his negative policies will only affect other people. Now he’s bent on throwing your country’s economy in a recession. Are you still a Trump supporter?
His not a Canadian, his a Nigerian that migrated to Canada, typical omo omoluabi
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Meerahbel: 6:00pm On Feb 05, 2025
You ain't an American for crying 😭 loud
cococandy:
Not to keep my foot on your neck but I always encourage people to care what happens to others even if it doesn’t affect them directly. And I wish more Americans did that before this election. We wouldn’t be in this mess now.

But don’t be discouraged, most Americans (including me) are standing with and supporting you Canadians. Take care of yourself.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by meobizy(m): 6:58pm On Feb 05, 2025
Hackneyed since the 80s with no solution in sight.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by cococandy(f): 6:59pm On Feb 05, 2025
Meerahbel:
His not a Canadian, his a Nigerian that migrated to Canada, typical omo omoluabi
Dual citizenship is something you unaware of?
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by cococandy(f): 7:00pm On Feb 05, 2025
Meerahbel:
You ain't an American for crying 😭 loud
Tell that to my passport and taxes.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Anonimoux: 7:09pm On Feb 05, 2025
Na that gun violence make me nor dey put that place into consideration honestly.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Bossman(m): 7:27pm On Feb 05, 2025
Yeah, Not a fair comparison. The difference is day and night.

lereinter:
Haba!

How can you be comparing US & nigeria


It's like sleep and death

Compare nigeria to places like Congo, Afghanistan, south Sudan

America always rise, nigeria is dead
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by SoaringLife01: 9:47pm On Feb 05, 2025
steeltrust:
Since moving to America in 2023, I've been impressed by the country's infrastructure, including steady electricity, good roads, clean water, and gas etc. However, I've also noticed some flaws, such as gun violence and mental health issues.

One thing that struck me is that many Americans seem to have forgotten their history and culture especially the black folks. Additionally, there's a tendency to complain excessively about every issues.

Despite these issues, I've been impressed by the job market. Many companies, such as Amazon, UPS, Walmart, McDonald's, and Costco etc , offer well-paying jobs with benefits, even for those without certifications or experience. These jobs often come with benefits like medical insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.

In contrast, I've noticed that many Nigerian companies, such as Dangote Industries, Jumia, Chicken Republic and other big companies, don't seem to offer the same level of employment opportunities or benefits. Which are in same category as the companies mentioned above in America. Many workers in Nigeria earn low wages and are mistreated by management, even when these companies earn billions of naira annually.

It's time for us to ask important questions and seek solutions. We need to move beyond tribalism and religion and focus on creating a more equitable society.

*Solutions:*
1. *Increased employment opportunities*: Nigerian companies should strive to create more jobs and offer better benefits.
2. *Vocational training*: Companies can provide training programs to help employees develop new skills.
3. *Improved working conditions*: Employers must treat their workers with dignity and respect, providing safe and healthy working conditions.
4. *Government support*: The government should implement policies to support workers and hold companies accountable for their treatment of employees.

Let's work together to create a better future for Nigeria. What your take
Well said!
The two main militating factors against our development is CORRUPTION and TRIBALISM.
There are other subsets within the corruption set.
With all the natural and human resources Nigeria is blessed with, we should have been a developed country.
AI and Data Science/ allied is now the talk of the world.It takes 247 power supply to make tremendous strides in that space. How can Nigeria have 247 power supply when corruption is smelling stinkly here. Take for example, the Discos are meant to maintain the distribution line and substations they are operating. But what we see is consumers maintaining transformers themselves.
Corruption is dancing galala in almost all the sectors. Just this week, we were shocked of the news of Warri prison officials allowing prisoners to go and rob.The prisoners even went as far to Benin City to rob. Okpemu!
I may sound pessimistic, but I deeply want a better Nigeria. But it seems all odds is against the country.
As the saying goes, " the change begin with you". We need visionary/selfless/courageous leaders do drive this paradigm shift in our mentality.
God bless Nigeria!
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Fredchisom(m): 11:41pm On Feb 05, 2025
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Formation10: 4:26am On Feb 06, 2025
Hemanwel:
With regard to the solutions you proffered in 3 & 4, that's where the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) comes in. Unfortunately for Nigerians, we don't have an effective labor union. Nigerian companies know this; and that's the reason they've ditched the labor law.

The current leadership of the NLC is a joke, led by a Joe! They are only after enriching themselves and their cronies.

I currently work in an Indian company where our marketers are being paid below the minimum wage as salary. With:
- no offer letter
- no incentive
- no HMO
- no insurance
- no nothing.

Yet, we say we have a labor union.
I they tell you my brother as for labor union is dead and buried in APC grave yard
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Ojuntana: 5:45am On Feb 06, 2025
Disappointing thread

Stupid zombies invaded the thread and distorted it

Shameful
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by YoshihideSuga: 10:34am On Feb 06, 2025
steeltrust:
I’m already doing that
I own five mega bet9ja shops, 2 mini gas station, one event center and a 3 star hotel all in delta state

I’ve 33 staff in total and they don’t work more than 8hours a day which is rotation on a weekly basis
They are all covered under the AIICO insurance
They have health and injury insurance
Apart from pension and life insurance which I’m working on as my business grow
And
How do you get to oversee the activities of those businesses while in the US?
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 10:43am On Feb 06, 2025
steeltrust:
black Americans have forgotten who they’re
Majority of them only care about sex, drugs ,money and don’t want to work for it

The struggle of the likes of Martin Luther king jr, Malcom x and other notable blacks who struggled to to free lot of them from racism don’t count to them

An avarage black American boy just want to Bleep, make easy money and blame it on the white man. 80% of the girls from 17 to 40 are all single mothers
Brother impregnating sisters without any consequences
Very disrespectful set of people and selfish too
No culture
A mother and a daughter can date and Bleep one man without shame
It's not any different from Delta and neighbouring Edo state where cultists reign. As I write, Fulani herdsmen have ransacked communities in Delta and Edo, arrested their community leaders yet the cultists or politicians cannot do anything about it. Then you have the audacity to criticise African Americans? Why do you think we're any different or better?

Let leave america
Go to most Caribbean countries where black occupies
Nothing to show despite have close proximity with America
Go to Jamaica
Go to Barbados
Go Antigua Etc
Nothing
All they care is sex and booz
Barbados and the Bahamas have higher standards of living than any oil producing state in Nigeria. Wanton sex and booze are synonymous with island nations and regions. That's not a black man's problem. Na so e dey everywhere. I once watched a video of Bonny Island on Instagram and was thoroughly disappointed with the road infrastructure. I bet Barbados wouldn't have such.

My point is, we're not any better than our Caribbean and African American folks. In fact, I dare say we're worse because we've greater resources and control of everything. So no excuse.

For 5 gun violence 3 involve black American
They feel the world owe them something and it makes me sad
Cultists dey waylay people for Warri and Benin City. When will you focus on those areas instead of the US? Is anywhere in Nigeria more developed than Atlanta or Austin, Texas? Why Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayesla no dey like the UAE and Qatar?

Even the black who are wealthy to do something are not doing anything
Tell this to dem Tompolo and Asari Dokubo.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by BuyMeBanger: 11:30am On Feb 06, 2025
steeltrust:
black Americans have forgotten who they’re
Majority of them only care about sex, drugs ,money and don’t want to work for it

The struggle of the likes of Martin Luther king jr, Malcom x and other notable blacks who struggled to to free lot of them from racism don’t count to them

An avarage black American boy just want to Bleep, make easy money and blame it on the white man. 80% of the girls from 17 to 40 are all single mothers
Brother impregnating sisters without any consequences
Very disrespectful set of people and selfish too
No culture
A mother and a daughter can date and Bleep one man without shame
No collectiveness among them. They hate each other. Have a small misunderstanding with a black man, the next thing he’s ready to shoot you with a gun
America a large segregated country
But look at the Mexican or say the Latinos and the Indians
Most fuel stations and restaurants franchise are own by the Indians
Most big head companies are headed by either the Spanish or the Chinese
They fight to absorb their people into position to make it easy for them. What does a black man do, all he do is complain and use slavery as an excuse
So many race fell to slavery but are doing well
What is wrong with the black
Let leave america
Go to most Caribbean countries where black occupies
Nothing to show despite have close proximity with America
Go to Jamaica
Go to Barbados
Go Antigua Etc
Nothing
All they care is sex and booz

For 5 gun violence 3 involve black American
They feel the world owe them something and it makes me sad
Even the black who are wealthy to do something are not doing anything

It sad
Thanks for taking the time to elaborate on this👍🏿
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by akigbemaru: 2:21pm On Feb 06, 2025
steeltrust:
Since moving to America in 2023, I've been impressed by the country's infrastructure, including steady electricity, good roads, clean water, and gas etc. However, I've also noticed some flaws, such as gun violence and mental health issues.

One thing that struck me is that many Americans seem to have forgotten their history and culture especially the black folks. Additionally, there's a tendency to complain excessively about every issues.

Despite these issues, I've been impressed by the job market. Many companies, such as Amazon, UPS, Walmart, McDonald's, and Costco etc , offer well-paying jobs with benefits, even for those without certifications or experience. These jobs often come with benefits like medical insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.

In contrast, I've noticed that many Nigerian companies, such as Dangote Industries, Jumia, Chicken Republic and other big companies, don't seem to offer the same level of employment opportunities or benefits. Which are in same category as the companies mentioned above in America. Many workers in Nigeria earn low wages and are mistreated by management, even when these companies earn billions of naira annually.

It's time for us to ask important questions and seek solutions. We need to move beyond tribalism and religion and focus on creating a more equitable society.

*Solutions:*
1. *Increased employment opportunities*: Nigerian companies should strive to create more jobs and offer better benefits.
2. *Vocational training*: Companies can provide training programs to help employees develop new skills.
3. *Improved working conditions*: Employers must treat their workers with dignity and respect, providing safe and healthy working conditions.
4. *Government support*: The government should implement policies to support workers and hold companies accountable for their treatment of employees.

Let's work together to create a better future for Nigeria. What your take
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by steeltrust(op): 3:34pm On Feb 06, 2025
YoshihideSuga:
How do you get to oversee the activities of those businesses while in the US?
I’ve a manager who over sees them
Infact he’s my cousin
While we share profit
For helping me manage the business I give him 30% of the profit from all business

And every year I do financial audit so as not be cheated and so far so good
He has been doing well

Infact he’s not just my cousin but a business partner
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by TrajansKong: 3:46pm On Feb 06, 2025
Proudlyngwa:
angry

Abuse of power is a mindset thing in Nigeria due to our worship culture.
Say it again and again and again! Until we recognise this our biggest mental disease and call it out first and foremost WE ARE GOING NOWHERE!!
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by YoshihideSuga: 2:14am On Feb 07, 2025
steeltrust:
I’ve a manager who over sees them
Infact he’s my cousin
While we share profit
For helping me manage the business I give him 30% of the profit from all business

And every year I do financial audit so as not be cheated and so far so good
He has been doing well

Infact he’s not just my cousin but a business partner
Okay. Fair deal.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by hush15: 11:40am On Feb 07, 2025
steeltrust:
some of ona go just come online
Begin type rubbish
Na wa
Same goes for you, hope you know cos I don't understand ur beef....
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by steeltrust(op): 11:58am On Feb 07, 2025
hush15:
Same goes for you, hope you know cos I don't understand ur beef....
who’s beefing you
You came here to derail a post and you talking of beef

Na wa
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by hush15: 10:10am On Feb 08, 2025
steeltrust:
who’s beefing you
You came here to derail a post and you talking of beef

Na wa
Tell me what I said that derailed the post. Is it the 1st paragraph, the 2nd or the 3rd...

That same post where I got likes o without insulting anybody. When I said hope a broda is documented, is just a reflection of what's going on in that part of the world and as a concerned brother in diaspora, I was just looking out for a fellow brother and you took offense. Neway, me av moved on sha. I wasn't insulting anybody.
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by steeltrust(op): 5:18pm On Feb 08, 2025
hush15:
Tell me what I said that derailed the post. Is it the 1st paragraph, the 2nd or the 3rd...

That same post where I got likes o without insulting anybody. When I said hope a broda is documented, is just a reflection of what's going on in that part of the world and as a concerned brother in diaspora, I was just looking out for a fellow brother and you took offense. Neway, me av moved on sha. I wasn't insulting anybody.
oga that insulting
No be everybody wan de abroad come illegal

You don’t say or ask such in a public forum
That disrespectful

Since you did it for the likes
Congrat
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by hush15: 7:49pm On Feb 08, 2025
steeltrust:
oga that insulting
No be everybody wan de abroad come illegal

You don’t say or ask such in a public forum
That disrespectful

Since you did it for the likes
Congrat
Sorry if that little tease came as insult but that was not the intention. I was only trying to tease cos that's what's going on in that side now. Cheers
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by Horllar1990(m): 7:57pm On Feb 09, 2025
[quote author=steeltrust post=134061755]How’s life going over there since trump entered the White House..
Re: My Experience In America: A Comparison With Nigeria by NurseSnowToYou(f): 2:49pm On Jan 24
The census exists for a reason. Nothing to do with racism or sexism. Nigeria would do good to have better record keeping. We're a multiethnic country and statistically it helps us know what areas need what assistance.
ednut1:
But same America has not moved past race and ethnicity. They were grouping voter by race ans gender
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