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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by VERTEX1: 7:49am On Jan 27, 2018
Dremca:
Are you for real, you want your brother to start all over again from secondary school. He will be like "MR IBU GOES TO SCHOOL." Even though e get as your story be. Let him apply to universities in US and then get his F1 visa.
thanks boss
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly:
mystery22:
mean, I felt like crying for Nigeria.

just imagine police coming out to help at dat late hour,even if d guy manage to come with annoyance and beg, u go over pay money to compensate the police man, even d money fit cum reach d prize of the battery jumper self.

I just weep for Nigeria!!!!!�
Hmmm....not so fast! ...note...it was freezing ....life threatening conditions... I'm almost sure they wouldn't do the same if it were summer. For NYC...the homeless are on their own to pass the night.... they would not be accepted in a Shelter if they have no papers or committed certain crimes....but when it becomes freezing cold ...it becomes like a state of emergency.... the authorities search for them...and forcibly take them to a shelter. Keys locked in your car?....the Police can quickly open the doors of any car. ..but should you ask them... they'll tell you call the tow company. In freezing comditions...as Frank was... they'll spring into action and help you out...which they often do...help deliver babies and all that..can you imagine ehmmm....let me shut up.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by mystery22: 8:16pm On Jan 29, 2018
what's happening guys,abeg no let dis wonderful thread die,
cc franknetter
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Waffarianman(m): 9:50pm On Jan 29, 2018
Franky my guy try garnish the thread with lil pics abeg. Much love bro
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by balogunsam(m): 12:51pm On Jan 31, 2018
2Banty:
Hello @FrankNetter and other US based Bigerians. Pls I wanna ask, how do u guys send electronics and other stuff back to Nigeria at a cheap rate. I recently got to the US and want to send a tab home but Fedex and Dhl are cutthroat.

Thanks
You can pay as much as 20k sending a tablet not to talk of a laptop. However, we provide such services at much much cheaper rates for Nigerians in the USA along with our procurement service. Check the link in my signature.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by vampire2020: 7:39pm On Jan 31, 2018
balogunsam:
You can pay as much as 20k sending a tablet not to talk of a laptop. However, we provide such services at much much cheaper rates for Nigerians in the USA along with our procurement service. Check the link in my signature.
this man right here is tested and trusted
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op): 8:12pm On Jan 31, 2018
For some reason, I feel my recent posts seem too hurried and rushed.

Permit me some time to organize my posts, I haven't abandoned the thread. I'm just trying my best to juggle different aspects of my life (as Franknetter and as Obinna).

This thread is far from being over. Just be patient with me. Please.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op):
For you to fully understand this next aspect of my story, of my new job as a CNA, I would need to break it down, I would need to make you guys understand the healthcare system in the USA.

See, there is a reason the USA is a first world country. They didn't get here by fluke, (neither by praying and messing around and watching big brother nigeria). In Nigeria, the typical healthcare team consists of Doctors and Nurses (auxillary nurses and bachelor's degree nurses). In the USA, it's much more different, we have Doctors (different specialties), Nurses (Nursing practitioners, Bsc Nurses, associate degree nurses, Licensed practical nurses) And Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) And then we have other people called social workers, physical therapists etc etc. Everybody works as a team, with emphasis on delivering the best care possible to the patient.


The "lowliest" job is the CNA job, as a CNA, you're the person closest to the patient. Both physically and observationally. You are responsible for also making observations to recent changes in the patient (how much did they eat, how much did they _shit, did they urinate enough today?)
I'm sure you must have heard of the people that pack _shit in the USA. Na the job be this. The beauty of the healthcare system here is the ability to climb the "ladder" easily. From being a lowly CNA, you can move up to being a registered nurse in no time.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:27pm On Jan 31, 2018
FrankNetter:
For you to fully understand this next aspect of my story, of my new job as a CNA, I would need to break it down, I would need to make you guys understand the healthcare system in the USA.

See, there is a reason the USA is a first world country. They didn't get here by fluke, (neither by praying and messing around and watching big brother nigeria). In Nigeria, the typical healthcare team consists of Doctors and Nurses (auxillary nurses and bachelor's degree nurses). In the USA, it's much more different, we have Doctors (different specialties), Nurses (Nursing practitioners, Bsc Nurses, associate degree nurses, Licensed practical nurses) And Certified nursing assistants (CNAs).


The "lowliest" job is the CNA job, as a CNA, you're the person closest to the patient. Both physically and observationally. I'm sure you must have heard of the people that pack _shit in the USA. Na the job be this.
How person go to school finish come dey park shit
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op): 8:27pm On Jan 31, 2018
Chukason1:
How person go to school finish come dey park shit
Calm down. Make I yarn finish.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op):
Like i said, the CNA is the person closest to the patient. You're responsible for the little jobs they can't do for themselves (we call them Activities of daily living-ADLs). These include, but are not limited to: wiping their yansh when they _shit finish, brushing their teeth, getting clothes for them etc etc. Mostly stuff you could do by yourself if you are a normal person.

The CNA licensing program lasts for 4-6 weeks after which you'll take a state exam, if/when you pass, your name would be included in the state registry, prospective employers can look up your name and record online on the state registry. As a CNA, you get paid roughly $12 - $18 an hr (depending on your experience in the job).

I should add, in order to work in the healthcare system here, you need to have a clean background (no crime record).


Back to my introduction, the job can be quite messy, but when you look at the paycheck, you'll understand why there are lots of nigerians in the healthcare industry.

First picture, burger king pay check (one week wages)
Second picture, CNA job pay check (two weeks wages)

Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:45pm On Jan 31, 2018
FrankNetter:
Calm down. Make I yarn finish.
Sorry Sah grin grin grin ....
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op): 8:46pm On Jan 31, 2018
The CNA job is the "starter" pack for nigerians that enter USA. I have relatives who had been telling me I was wasting my time at Burger king, only when I got my first CNA job pay check did I understand what they meant. With my first paycheck, I put my car in order. I got new tires $400 with the option of replacing them if anything goes bad (at a place called discount tire co) and a new car battery $150 (At a place called autozone) and I was left with some change, I then handled some bills around the house.

Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:47pm On Jan 31, 2018
Any thing for that money oo ....1k+ even bankers,here don't earn that much in 2 weeks
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(op): 8:56pm On Jan 31, 2018
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Teedawg: 9:05pm On Jan 31, 2018
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
there is love in cleaning Yansh lol
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Satansadvocate(m):
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
jesus. No be legit yahoo yahoo business be this so?

Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by guiddoti: 9:26pm On Jan 31, 2018
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
grin na there wey money dey, joor! Good sense of humor.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 10:39pm On Jan 31, 2018
Sometimes I really think that the devil resides in Nigeria, with the worst demons as his assistants.

Where do we want to start from to repair the country sef

FrankNetter, carry go jare
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by CharleyCharley: 10:55pm On Jan 31, 2018
Chai, you only need to step out of nigeria to realize how messed up the place is.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by charzyh2: 11:05pm On Jan 31, 2018
Yoruba would say "inu igbe ni owo wa". Yansh cleaning is a serious money making machine.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by chinwe12: 6:23am On Feb 01, 2018
grin
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
I have been a silent follower of this thread but that spirit of silentship has been broken by ur sense of humor. more strength to you sir

my siblings and I will be in Yankee this February so probably we will start with that yansh cleaning job, but please abi dem dey wear hand gloves for hand dey do the work?
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by barondmoni: 7:55am On Feb 01, 2018
FrankNetter:
For you to fully understand this next aspect of my story, of my new job as a CNA, I would need to break it down, I would need to make you guys understand the healthcare system in the USA.

See, there is a reason the USA is a first world country. They didn't get here by fluke, (neither by praying and messing around and watching big brother nigeria). In Nigeria, the typical healthcare team consists of Doctors and Nurses (auxillary nurses and bachelor's degree nurses). In the USA, it's much more different, we have Doctors (different specialties), Nurses (Nursing practitioners, Bsc Nurses, associate degree nurses, Licensed practical nurses) And Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) And then we have other people called social workers, physical therapists etc etc. Everybody works as a team, with emphasis on delivering the best care possible to the patient.


The "lowliest" job is the CNA job, as a CNA, you're the person closest to the patient. Both physically and observationally. You are responsible for also making observations to recent changes in the patient (how much did they eat, how much did they _shit, did they urinate enough today?)
I'm sure you must have heard of the people that pack _shit in the USA. Na the job be this. The beauty of the healthcare system here is the ability to climb the "ladder" easily. From being a lowly CNA, you can move up to being a registered nurse in no time.
Hello Frank please which level of education can qualify one to work as a CNA in the U.S
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Fourcade(m): 10:04am On Feb 01, 2018
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
I have been laughing out loud since. grin grin grin

Carry on Bro! grin
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lyrondee: 2:27pm On Feb 01, 2018
Nice thread bro. keep it up

Mk I dey feel Yankee from here. lol
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 1Rebel: 3:42pm On Feb 01, 2018
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
cheesy cheesy
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by kunzo: 3:53pm On Feb 01, 2018
barondmoni:
Hello Frank please which level of education can qualify one to work as a CNA in the U.S
Your social security number is your qualification for this type of job.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Bossman(m): 6:04pm On Feb 01, 2018
I think all you need is your high school diploma (WAEC or whatever it's called these days). And the license of course. Which as Frank mentioned, takes about 4 - 6 weeks of training.
barondmoni:
Hello Frank please which level of education can qualify one to work as a CNA in the U.S
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by CharleyCharley: 5:16am On Feb 02, 2018
FrankNetter:
Today, I was hit by an epiphany...

I normally drive around in a toyota camry (2002 model). Though somewhat old, it gets me from point A to point B, I use it for school runs, grocery runs and for work. So, today, my elder sister used the car to go get some stuff and I had to run some urgent errands for My mum. I had to use her car, a toyota highlander (2015 model).

On driving for some minutes, I was slamming some cool jams on the stereo, I realized that my mum's car was actually better, controls and all; the steering wheel turned smoother, the brakes worked better, the car accelerated smoother. It was then it dawned on me that her car was all round better than mine, that driving wasn't just about moving from point A to point B. I would not have come to the conclusion if I had not driven her car (which I was somehow skeptical about driving at first).

That exactly is how those who have been in Nigeria all their lives will never know how a sane society works, how stuff are meant to be. We are so used to the fvckery in nigeria that we see it as a way of life, we have gotten so used to suffering and smiling. We have been so used by our leaders, go to politics section, you'd see our youths taking sides and defending these same persons who are robbing us blind, the same people who have sworn never to relinquish power, who have sworn to keep nigeria in this undeveloped and backward state. Go to romance section, my mates are posting all over social media, making noise about bbn, "teamefe! teamtboss!" they cry, I shake my head in pity. My brothers and sisters, try as much as you can to leave nigeria, hustle for a tourist visa and visit a first world country, only then would you realize how messed up nigeria is. only then will you appreciate the difference between a Camry tiny light and a Bugatti Veyron.
This post still dey burst my head till tomorrow
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 10:03am On Feb 02, 2018
FrankNetter:
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh grin
Honestly bro, your sense of humor is superb. May the Almighty bless your hustle and establish your feets firmly in Yankee.
#Peace!
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by barondmoni: 12:30pm On Feb 02, 2018
Bossman:
I think all you need is your high school diploma (WAEC or whatever it's called these days). And the license of course. Which as Frank mentioned, takes about 4 - 6 weeks of training.
thanks bossman
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by orbis(m): 8:56pm On Feb 03, 2018
FrankNetter:
The CNA job is the "starter" pack for nigerians that enter USA. I have relatives who had been telling me I was wasting my time at Burger king, only when I got my first CNA job pay check did I understand what they meant. With my first paycheck, I put my car in order. I got new tires $400 with the option of replacing them if anything goes bad (at a place called discount tire co) and a new car battery $150 (At a place called autozone) and I was left with some change, I then handled some bills around the house.
Why didnt you check at Walmart...they sell cheaper, install free and also offer road hazard warranty for only 2.50. Discount tires gave me double the price and they were even doing small shakara ontop my money....
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