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wristbangle:
Sorry sir. E ma binu simi. Papa u no talk sense na and don't be embittered with tribalism.

lagmostkuit:
Op himself is a scam!

Samakus:
Thank you all for your suggestions. Couldn't reply all as I was engaged at that time.

For the records, what I posted was neither an attempt to gain cheap popularity nor a scam on my part. I am just a brother in dilemma of choice - to go for the interview or not. I may have sounded foolish to some of you, fraudulent to a few, desperate to some and ambitious to others (like myself). Yet, I will say that I'm just genuinely ambitious and somewhat looking for better opportunities to what I am having right now - which is nothing to write home about, compared to the responsibilities on my shoulders.

I want to appreciate in a special way, Mr Zelex9 for the link he sent to me. I will surely explore that option. To Mr Philadelphia, I understand that you find it hard to believe people but you just have to know that not everyone is a scammer. I appreciate your criticism and cynicism though.

Once again, thank you all for your advises. It has helped, a lot. God bless Nairalanders!

wristbangle:
Ututu oma darling

I no even know wetin to talk concerning OP issue.

My elder sister that was invited for interview @ PZ cusson London was given all the necessary funds to process the required documents attend, lodge in a hotel and return back to Nigeria.

I no see sincerity 4 wetin him talk.

SmartMugu:
I smell lies, followed by a lot more lies.
For a foreign company to want to resolve to recruiting from a different country, they need to be able to prove to the stakeholders and that country's government that the needed skill-set is not available in that country or region that will end up translating to cost savings for the company and in line with the foreign government attempt to control an influx of immigrants.

So, OP, what extra ordinary skills do you possess that will make an existing foreign firm disregard the existing potentials in their own country? What skills do you have that they haven't considered training one of their employees on the same?

Pls don assume I'm trying to kill your dreams, I'm just contributing from a common sense stand point.

If a firm wants you and really is so desperate to have you for your 'extra-ordinary' skill, they should be the ones paying for your travel arrangements. Especially if they cant find the same skill in the country theyre located in.
You shouldn't have to borrow or broadcast here for a means to get to an interview oversees. An interview is just a means to prove you're a possible fit for the job. Would you prefer to end up owing because you borrowed just to talk to someone in another country? That will happen if you end up not getting the job, which I solemnly pray doesn't happen.

Common sense bro.....

~@Mugu

wristbangle:
As a yoruba guy, I declare that u are as useless as maggot.

Philadelphia:
I just dey look this guy post dey laugh. Who do you think is gonna feel pity towards you? Absolutely no one.
I am allergic to scammers.
And as for the "I am just a brother in dilemma of choice" as you typed, e no get weight at all
As for the bolded, so you nor know say na wetin you suppose do? You wan come here dey speak big grammar (criticism, cynicism) but cannot use that brain of yours to explore the link.

Oga grammatical, for the "advises" you wrote, it is totally a poison to English language. Please don't murder English language o, I never speak am finish :' ("Advise" has no plural (it is a mass noun) as it is mainly used with the first meaning.

And coming to "Cynicism", you used it out of context here because you're the one being cynical. Being "cynical" means "being dishonest or selfish". That's what you're trying to be as you wanna scam people. I'm so sure you didn't lookup the dictionary before using that word.
I know say e dey pain you but no apologies. As for the grammar and English I've taught you today, don't thank me. I was in the same process helping someone else.

With this, I'm sure you'll never forget my Moniker "Philadelphia". You could give that as a name to your child.

I love this!

OP would regret creating this thread thinking he'll get victims!

Philadelphia:
That was like a fatal blow bro. Calm down please with a bottle of orijin or alomo (as you are a yoruba guy)

PLANETMARS:
lol so na u dey d next room. Fellow werey I hail

Mustay:
Did anyone take a look at the OP's profile - just take a look at the topics.

Philadelphia:
I just dey look this guy post dey laugh. Who do you think is gonna feel pity towards you? Absolutely no one.
I am allergic to scammers.
And as for the "I am just a brother in dilemma of choice" as you typed, e no get weight at all
As for the bolded, so you nor know say na wetin you suppose do? You wan come here dey speak big grammar (criticism, cynicism) but cannot use that brain of yours to explore the link.

Oga grammatical, for the "advises" you wrote, it is totally a poison to English language. Please don't murder English language o, I never speak am finish :' ("Advise" has no plural (it is a mass noun) as it is mainly used with the first meaning.

And coming to "Cynicism", you used it out of context here because you're the one being cynical. Being "cynical" means "being dishonest or selfish". That's what you're trying to be as you wanna scam people. I'm so sure you didn't lookup the dictionary before using that word.
I know say e dey pain you but no apologies. As for the grammar and English I've taught you today, don't thank me. I was in the same process helping someone else.

With this, I'm sure you'll never forget my Moniker "Philadelphia". You could give that as a name to your child.

Craven:
You are being childish. This reply is unnecessary and petty. I feel you could've just ignored. You already won - although I do not understand why you have to make it seem like a competition exists between you two.

By the way, 'cynicism' means 'having a disbelief in others or not trusting them for some reason known only to you'. It has nothing to do with 'being dishonest or selfish'. Basically you are the one who used the word out of context, and wrongly, too. Perhaps you need to go back to your dictionary, cynical Philadelphia.

Craven:
You are being childish. This reply is unnecessary and petty. I feel you could've just ignored. You already won - although I do not understand why you have to make it seem like a competition exists between you two.

By the way, 'cynicism' means 'having a disbelief in others or not trusting them for some reason known only to you'. It has nothing to do with 'being dishonest or selfish'. Basically you are the one who used the word out of context, and wrongly, too. Perhaps you need to go back to your dictionary, cynical Philadelphia.

Philadelphia:
You that claim to be matured, why don't you put your mouth where it concerns you? You appear to be a cohort with the OP.
FYI, see below

Samakus:
I appreciate your opinion bro. Firstly, I didn't say that I was given an offer letter. I was just given job specs which bears the salary range on offer as well as other packages for successful applicants. The company's policy is that they will refund every of the applicant's travel expenses, hotel reservations etc, on arrival. That is understandable given the fact that they didn't want to waste money and process travel requirements of applicants and then, some applicants will fail to turn up.

And please, there's nothing to gain seeking attention. 'Seeking attention go give me money'? Thanks all the same

Craven:
I corrected your misuse of the word 'cynicism' and it means I am in cohorts with the supposed scammer? Aren't you brillant? (Spot the sarcasm?)

'Believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest.' By this meaning (that you posted yourself), the poster was correct in the use of the word. - Everyone on this thread believed the poster was being dishonest, and so they were cynical to his claims. So it's safe to say 'everyone expressed cynicism towards the poster's claims'.

'Why don't you put your mouth where it concerns you?' Mister, if you followed your own rules you wouldn't even be here commenting on an issue that is of no concern to you. You contradict yourself everytime you open your mouth. And I find it amusing actually.

Philadelphia:
Your thinking seems to be getting shallow by each posts you make. I did not open my mouth. I actually used my fingers in typing.
In order for you not to influence me negatively, I have chosen to ignore you henceforth.

Samakus:
I appreciate your opinion bro. Firstly, I didn't say that I was given an offer letter. I was just given job specs which bears the salary range on offer as well as other packages for successful applicants. The company's policy is that they will refund every of the applicant's travel expenses, hotel reservations etc, on arrival. That is understandable given the fact that they didn't want to waste money and process travel requirements of applicants and then, some applicants will fail to turn up.

And please, there's nothing to gain seeking attention. 'Seeking attention go give me money'? Thanks all the same

Pidggin:
Na today? It is a scam or you seft wan scam us by asking for money to travel or what?

peeparty:
So na you be the scammer wey seu.n been dey fyn?chai God don catch you..Now your forming ignorant, my friend always make sure you do proper research before coming out here to create thread.

Samakus:
For the umpteenth time, I feel that I have to clarify some comments made here.
Believe it or not, this thread was not created as a means of soliciting for funds from any of you. Neither was it intended to scam anyone. This was just a platform for me to seek advice from whoever that cares, on the issue of invitation I received from Aggregate Industries Limited or whoever that is posing as them.
Firstly, I must say that i'm not a genius or extraordinarily good to get an invite from a foreign company, as some commenters queried. All I do is to read the job descriptions and requirements very well and then, tailor my CV to meet those requirements, if I believe that I have the requisite skills for the job. Anybody, regardless of your country of residence/origin, can get called for an interview by a foreign company as long as you meet the organisation's job requirements.
Again, I understand that many people cannot just attack the issue at hand without attacking the person (argumentum ad hominem). I do understand! I have no qualms about that. I considered that these kind of people will comment, hence my initial admonition that I can endure such insults. For grammatical blunders I may have committed, I stand to learn from your corrections. I'm progressively committed to learning and improving. Thank you for your corrections.
Lastly, my profile is open for your perusal. My identity is not hidden because I have nothing to fear for. Every of my posts has been about information and help to anyone that needs it. So feel free to open and read. Thank you for your advice, suggestions, criticism and information. I appreciate all of it. I refuse to join issues with anybody. If the need arises, I will still still clear more doubts as the come.

Samakus:
Hello Nairalanders,

I will start by admitting that this may not be the right room to post this (I initially thought of posting it in the career section) but the Mods can as well help me move it to the right section. I will try to keep this narrative short and circumspect.

As an underemployed graduate with great ambition fuelled by the knowledge that there are so many people depending on, and indeed looking up to me, I have never stopped applying for a better employment. Recently, I took my job search to LinkedIn, applying for trainee programmes of foreign companies. Alas! It worked as I recently got invited by a UK-based Project company for an interview in early December, 2015. The invite came with job 'specs', letter of invitation and travel requirements, all as attachments, which I have downloaded . The figures in the job specs is just too mouth watering to be true - over NGN 900,000 per month, plus other super incentives and bonuses. I virtually fainted when I saw the figures and what the company can offer to their employees.

The problem now is that the company expects every invited applicant to process his travel documents through the company's affiliate travel agency . I have been able to contact the travel agency and their processing fee is £2000 asides the fees that will be charged for hotel reservation, transfer within UK and flight tickets. Tentatively, the total amount required to make this travel happen is within the range of NGN800000-1M. The inviting company will reimburse every invited applicant on arrival, all he/she spent in making the visit happen . Raising this money now is the biggest difficulty I can think of facing in over 20 years of my life. Initially, I suspected that the company may be a scam but further research and enquiries about the company has made me to allay those fears I had. I even went further to link up my relation in Europe with the company, just to be sure that I am not falling into the hands scammers or worse still, ISIS (you never can tell). My relation who has also contacted them, has no doubt that the company is real.

My worry now is that this opportunity will pass me by as I don't have money to process the documents required neither do I have any tangible hope that I can source for the funds. Please my folks, I need your advice. How do I go about this? Do I get a loan from the bank to fund this travel bearing in mind that this is only but an interview? Am just so confused and restless! I need sincere suggestions. I will also endure your insults if you choose to tow that line.

Mods please help me get this to the FrontPage. Thank you all

Samakus:
I appreciate your opinion bro. Firstly, I didn't say that I was given an offer letter. I was just given job specs which bears the salary range on offer as well as other packages for successful applicants. The company's policy is that they will refund every of the applicant's travel expenses, hotel reservations etc, on arrival. That is understandable given the fact that they didn't want to waste money and process travel requirements of applicants and then, some applicants will fail to turn up.

And please, there's nothing to gain seeking attention. 'Seeking attention go give me money'? Thanks all the same

Philadelphia:
@OP. I chose to take this on a light ear but I just have to do this so you'll know that Nigerians are not all stupid. I have questions for you which are all coined from the bolded.
Prove the following (clear doubts as the need has arisen) so all can see and decide your case:
1.) Screenshots of the job specs and attachments.
2.) You said the figures in the job specs seems to be too mouth watering to be true. Yet, you believe it.
3.) Prove that the company expects all applicants to use their affiliate travel agency.
4.) Screenshot the contacts you made with the travel agency and the figures they gave you. If na phone call, give us the number so we'll call them and help you confirm.
5.) Prove that the company would reimburse every applicant on arrival.
6.) You suspected that the company would be a scam and did further research. What did your research reveal? Support with screenshots.
7.) Your relation is in Europe and cannot help you with accomodation or little help? Explain.
8.) Since you worry that this opportunity would pass you by as you lack the funds, why then come to this forum to solicit "advice"? You concluded that you don't have the money to sponsor yourself, what do you need our "advice" for?

This one sums it all up OP:



A.) Where did you read the company's policy statement from that they would refund every applicant's travel expenses? Give us the link to their policy statement page.

B.) When did you become the company's spokesman to make the statement (in bold) "That is understandable given the fact that they didn't want to waste money and process travel requirements of applicants and then, some applicants will fail to turn up"

Answer all these questions with supporting links, phone number(s) or/ and screenshots.

Samakus:
Providing the information you requested will not stop your hate campaign. You can as well request that I provide evidence that it is not a robot that created this post. Man, you believe I'm a scammer and nothing else can get you to change that mindset. It's fine with me. Everyone is entitled to his opinion. Don't just make it look like there's something else between us. I have no axe to grind with you. You requested that I should provide screenshots of details given to me in legal confidence. That's against basic corporate ethics, if you have worked in a corporate environment.

Well, I will leave you to your doubts. All the best!