justwise:


Lol..

No if somebody give factual advice and not lies and speculations then i got no problem with that, i have problem with people who try to mislead others just because they made the wrong decision by coming to the UK

As regards to your other rants i will pretend as if i did not see them for now.

Obviously you have few things to get out of your mind..so go on for now.

tojahh:

And beside rule 7 says "Do not do or THREATEN to do. I think you're threatening to ban him like 'wrongly envisaged by loyalists here.

Ah! I think you're being rude for calling his opinions 'rants' calm down for this is why we are all humans (different opinions).

Anyway, let's just enjoy ourselves, the economy is too hard for anyone to get ban for speaking/typing.

Gracias.

Teeboy22:



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tojahh:

And beside rule 7 says "Do not do or THREATEN to do. I think you're threatening to ban him like 'wrongly envisaged by loyalists here.

Ah! I think you're being rude for calling his opinions 'rants' calm down for this is why we are all humans (different opinions).

Anyway, let's just enjoy ourselves, the economy is too hard for anyone to get ban for speaking/typing.

Gracias.

justwise:


Please no more derailing of this thread with non-Dubai visa related issue.

If any of you have issue with how i moderate then contact the admin.

MotorConnectz:
Hey! Any idea of how long it takes for an employment visa to get ready in Dubai?? I'm currently situated there.

nattybanta:
situated? Where

Halimacurves:
Please people here if you are lazy please don't come to UAE in search of a job. If you have high taste please don't come here in search of jobs...if you think UAE is a get rich quick scheme you will fail...not everyone here in this thread knows a single truth about UAE here and those who are on ground are assured different experiences daily...don't believe what everyone is saying here...some people here haven't been to UAE so how can they know anything other than readups. ..focus on positive quotes here but be ready to face reality....if you start poor here but you have zeal and energy and industry ...plus capital,luck and the Grace of The Almighty I promise you you will have opportunities to go to UK...Canada or USA and you will decline it....

I know cos I am here...I won't say what I am worth but I will tell you I'm Nigerian and I'm not doing menial work as is claimed we all here in UAE do...even those who are doing such are making great strides to become bigger and I know they will succeed...

Many may seem confused but please be wise...

OlowoB:


@ bolded is spot on. Even countries such as UK, USA, Canada....no be small thing for there.... as a hustler, it will take at least 3-4 years to fully settle in any country. The most important thing is to drop the lavish and extravagant lifestyle of Naija back in Nigeria and be disciplined.

Honestly, the only thing i don't like based on what i hear about UAE and comments been written here is the fact that employers hold the visas of employees ( this is based on comments i have read here o)... i am not really comfortable with that idea. I feel it is not right and there should be other ways cc: Agarawu

No country is easy.... most especially if you don't have really good qualifications....you will do menial any kind of jobs......but staying focused, been disciplined, been humble and having a SMART plan is the way.

Now this is my opinion

(1) If you have at least 800k in your Naija account (your own money) and you are not qualified, i see no reason why you should travel to UAE to go and hustle...i will strongly advice you to stay back in Naija change your mindset and start a business.You will be surprised what you will achieve.

(2) If you are above 35 and you don't have at least a BSC/BA, honestly, i wpouldnt advice you to leave naija to any country (except if your condition in Naija is so so bad and as such the countries i will even advise you to go is Canada or USA)

Finally, follow your heart and all the best to all hustlers. It is the useless leaders of our country i blame.

God bless us all.

sirjake:
My broda, did you also receive an offer from Oman? Is your visa an Oman visa? Well for mine, he gave me a link and I checked. Though I was able to verify through that link, am still not convinced the visa is genuine. If you are on the same rope with me then lets help each other.

Halimacurves:
Good points...abeg help me ask the contributors who 'know' if someone earning 1000 aed is suffering...that is 81k naira ...and most times the package comes with bedspace allowance. In actual fact that person is suffering BUT that person is FAR better than those hiding behind handles here collecting pocket money STILL...and I will tell you why....

UAE is a country that deals in professional certifications...meanin that if you have some certain certificates you can earn 4k aed or higher

UAE has light and electricity and WiFi 24/7

UAE has endless business opportunities

There are no age barriers to getting a job...till age 60

When you are under a sponsor it's an opportunity to upgrade your professional skills and certifications and move on to higher things...

...there are many more reasons...why UAE is FAR FAR better than Nigeria in terms of opportunities...as I stand I won't apply for UK visa even with 'abeg' attached to it...let those who have ears hear...poor man salary of 800 aed una never see for LIFE una dy complain...meanwhile una still dy una papa house all because n.a. 'comfort zone'...jonzers...

Nobody knows the fate of anyone who comes here but that is life...that UAE is a no go?...ehn. ..abeg make una no come self...we don dy plenty for here...

I agree with some of the points you raised but

(1) You refused to address the issue of someone's passport been seized for about 2 years ( that to me shows a country that does not value the rights of the employees) while working in UAE.

(2) Converting what you earn over there to naira is another wrong way of seeing things cos you don't spend naira over there...do you? what about living cost? you said rooms are given to people...is it convenient? i hope you know people have different tolerant levels? so lets always give balanced opinions.

On a side note, when i first arrived in UK, i did menial jobs also...i did security under the snow for football matches (please try and find out how the weather is in Scotland...you go know wassup), kitchen porter (washing plates, and big big pots with all joy ) , did care jobs (took care of old people) etc but not everyone can do what i did when i first came here and i had a good qualification coming here o..... you know naija people like a lavish lifestyle too much....person wey no get job dey use iPhone 6 that kind person go fit wash plate? so we need to tell them wasp ...so they are well prepared mentally before coming.

To be honest, i would not even advise anyone to come to the UK ...(i would always say go to canada ahead of UK) not with the current immigration laws they bring out almost every April (we are waiting for what they will say in the coming weeks again ) which to my own opinion is antiImmigrant rules....except of course the person has a guaranteed job waiting for him or her after finishing his masters in UK.

I never said Naija is better than UAE o( you can't compare death to sleep) ..... while travelling to the UK, i took a connecting flight (emirates airlines) and i stopped at dubai airport and i was like wow.....definitely such a country with a nice airport like that is going to be better than my naija (naija will get better i am hopeful someday )

But we should learn to evaluate issues relating to the UAE....the advantages and disadvantages should be said here to give people a balanced perspective before coming over. They should know what to expect and not get their hopes too high at least for the first 3-4 years but with time...with time..those who can persevere will definitely smile to the bank.

cheers

europe4sure:
pls is attestation of cert really important before traveling

Godsmann56:
PLS PALS SOMEONE IS HELPING ME PROCESS A 2YEARS DUBAI VISA. SHE SAID IS A SHIPPING COMPANY WITH OVERTIME WHICH CAN GIVE ME SALARY OF 200K INCLUDING ITS OVERTIME,I WANT TO KNOW IF ITS TRUE FROM NIGERIANS IN DUBAI

justi4jesu:



Processing it for free or at what cost? And also she should let you know the amount in Dirhams.

PS: Try writing in small letters and not ALL CAPS.

OlowoB:


I agree with some of the points you raised but

(1) You refused to address the issue of someone's passport been seized for about 2 years ( that to me shows a country that does not value the rights of the employees) while working in UAE.

(2) Converting what you earn over there to naira is another wrong way of seeing things cos you don't spend naira over there...do you? what about living cost? you said rooms are given to people...is it convenient? i hope you know people have different tolerant levels? so lets always give balanced opinions.

On a side note, when i first arrived in UK, i did menial jobs also...i did security under the snow for football matches (please try and find out how the weather is in Scotland...you go know wassup), kitchen porter (washing plates, and big big pots with all joy ) , did care jobs (took care of old people) etc but not everyone can do what i did when i first came here and i had a good qualification coming here o..... you know naija people like a lavish lifestyle too much....person wey no get job dey use iPhone 6 that kind person go fit wash plate? so we need to tell them wasp ...so they are well prepared mentally before coming.

To be honest, i would not even advise anyone to come to the UK ...(i would always say go to canada ahead of UK) not with the current immigration laws they bring out almost every April (we are waiting for what they will say in the coming weeks again ) which to my own opinion is antiImmigrant rules....except of course the person has a guaranteed job waiting for him or her after finishing his masters in UK.

I never said Naija is better than UAE o( you can't compare death to sleep) ..... while travelling to the UK, i took a connecting flight (emirates airlines) and i stopped at dubai airport and i was like wow.....definitely such a country with a nice airport like that is going to be better than my naija (naija will get better i am hopeful someday )

But we should learn to evaluate issues relating to the UAE....the advantages and disadvantages should be said here to give people a balanced perspective before coming over. They should know what to expect and not get their hopes too high at least for the first 3-4 years but with time...with time..those who can persevere will definitely smile to the bank.

cheers

nattybanta:
I don't see the reason why some people keep nagging about withholding passport as an issue. Lemmie ask you; what do you plan doing with you passport in a labour contract?? Wen you have a 2-3 yrs contract and a powerful Emirates ID? Cos I believe its only those that have negative plans that see it as a problem. But for me my passport was withheld for 2months and was returned to me. They do this cos if you abscond, uae gov would impose a fine on the sponsor which is abt 9000aed. So cut dem some slack.