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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by VERTEX1: 7:49am On Jan 27, 2018 |
Dremca:thanks boss 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly: 4:35pm On Jan 28, 2018 |
mystery22: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. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
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 2 Likes |
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 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by balogunsam(m): 12:51pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
2Banty: 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:this man right here is tested and trusted 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 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. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 8:15pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
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. 43 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:27pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
FrankNetter: How person go to school finish come dey park shit 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 8:27pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
Chukason1: Calm down. Make I yarn finish. 33 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 8:33pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
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) 28 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:45pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
FrankNetter:Sorry Sah .... |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 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. 34 Likes 2 Shares
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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 8 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 8:56pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
I dey come, make i go clean some people yansh 65 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Teedawg: 9:05pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
FrankNetter:there is love in cleaning Yansh lol 16 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Satansadvocate(m): 9:12pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
FrankNetter: jesus. No be legit yahoo yahoo business be this so? 30 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by guiddoti: 9:26pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
FrankNetter:na there wey money dey, joor! Good sense of humor. 4 Likes |
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 4 Likes |
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. 8 Likes |
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. 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by chinwe12: 6:23am On Feb 01, 2018 |
FrankNetter: 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? 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by barondmoni: 7:55am On Feb 01, 2018 |
FrankNetter: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 have been laughing out loud since. Carry on Bro! 6 Likes |
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: 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by kunzo: 3:53pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
barondmoni: Your social security number is your qualification for this type of job. 8 Likes |
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: 10 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by CharleyCharley: 5:16am On Feb 02, 2018 |
FrankNetter: This post still dey burst my head till tomorrow 18 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 10:03am On Feb 02, 2018 |
FrankNetter:Honestly bro, your sense of humor is superb. May the Almighty bless your hustle and establish your feets firmly in Yankee. #Peace! 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by barondmoni: 12:30pm On Feb 02, 2018 |
Bossman:thanks bossman |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by orbis(m): 8:56pm On Feb 03, 2018 |
FrankNetter: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.... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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