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Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nig4Greatness: 7:15pm On May 18, 2018 |
peacengine:.... A psychologist??...you are a clown. 5 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 7:23pm On May 18, 2018 |
Nig4Greatness:Lol 1 Like |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by theamerican(f): 7:28pm On May 18, 2018 |
Nig4Greatness: If you don't understand something, ask "what do you mean?". It's not very difficult. I'll answer your question. In the event that things go south, he cheats and his family try to frustrate/chase her out... She can't be forced out. He'll have to divorce her properly. Adultery is a crime in many states to start with. The wife will prove adultery and you know who the court is gonna protect in that situation. Father remains obliged (see? not a choice) for the well-being of the girls (child support, seeing them, etc.), and who knows? Maybe alimony for the wife, shared/joint custody, etc. sharing properties, or worst case scenario, the government gives assistance to the woman if the guy's financially incapable. The day he becomes financially capable, they'll go after him. These are examples of things in place. I could go on and on. Not only are these things in place, they are strictly enforced! And before you think it's a feminist attack on men, it cuts both ways too. Women share their properties their husbands, pay alimony, etc. too. Now that I've cleared that up and you see what I'm trying to say, tell me what's in place in Nigeria that protects her in that scenario... and tell me how it's enforced. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 7:40pm On May 18, 2018 |
theamerican: $1,300 Weekly * 4 = $5,200. Okay wait, so how much is their Rent + Feeding + Flex money? How much do they save? |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by theamerican(f): 7:43pm On May 18, 2018 |
SAMBHOSS: Lol. I'm guessing you had to write "working system" more than once so people don't read your comment and still miss the point. I don't think saying "no hope" is an overstatement. Personally, I don't think there's any hope anytime soon and God knows I really wanna be proved wrong. 9 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by theamerican(f): 7:51pm On May 18, 2018 |
cruchenutii: Lol. I have no idea what their budgets are or how they spend their money. They showed me their earnings and that's what I know. I know they mentioned claiming tax cuts (don't know what the right term is) by miles driven and they say they sometimes owe the government tax at the end of the year since they're "self employed". They also have to buy health insurance/car insurance out of pocket. So... they have their expenses too. What I know is I saw their earnings. Hustling igbo boys. Friday Morning to Saturday evening alone, they can make $800. 13 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by CastedAyo: 8:37pm On May 18, 2018 |
signature2012:I swear |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nig4Greatness: 11:15pm On May 18, 2018 |
theamerican:....... Let me answer you this way,the way you bring US vs NIG issue is funny,if it's a law and it's working in US,then it must be a law that's working also in Nigeria without considering the variables such as level of education,religion,cultural and tribal differences,(customary laws still exist in Nigeria) you should think of that too. Adultery is a criminal offence in Nigeria and it's enforced more than it is in the US (hope you never forget sharia law dey sha),also those other protective laws you mentioned above are also laws in Nigeria though they don't really enforce them that much but it is changing now.there are many social advocacy groups in Nigeria who take up some of these issues on behalf of those that are not privileged.Also,with current exposure to western cultures,sadly people are taking up those fights real good now.people should just know their rights and limitations period. My believe is just that couples shouldn't see marriage as competition with the mindsets of what to gain should in case things go south as you said,there should be a lot of compromise and balance.reason we have many marriages crashing as quick as they start these days due to over exposure to western cultures.am not against western cultures though,they have the good,bad and ugly sides too. Wish to say more,I dey drive. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nig4Greatness: 6:43am On May 19, 2018 |
theamerican:...... There's hope when we start to do what others in the "working system" do.its just a natural law of success;you reap what you sow. Let the change begins (not wishful thinking but in practice).with us.#littleThingMatters##LetsDoItRight#. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by rs172(m): 12:14pm On May 19, 2018 |
AngelicBeing: you don't even need to talk much, currently i'm running a programme in Benin republic, i was amazed the first time i came to Cotonou, from the border to the main cotonou nothing like pot hole on the road, stable light, water nko. each houses in Benin has it water meter and connections, every thing is just organised here, i always had this Believe that if not Naija.. it ain't no nation oo.. Menn i don't even stress myself here, i can wake up 7:30am n get to my destination early.. 7 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 12:48pm On May 19, 2018 |
The Nigeria system offers no one nothing. I regretted not going to eastern Europe with my friends for my university education when the opportunity came. Now they've graduated and are doing great in Canada and American. Although I got to study a course pharmacy to be precise from GSU which is many people's dream here but the Nigerian system is just rubbish right from the classroom down to practice. I'm now trying to make my way to Australia though finance is a major challenge. I'm even looking for someone to send me invitation letter then I can find my way once I'm there. Nothing is working in this ssh it hole especially under Buhari. My advice to anyone is to forget about this patriotic thing... Nigeria don't know anything like that. Ours is a nation where competence and hard work have no reward but slaughtered or sacrificed on the table of tribalism, nepotism, favouritism and so many other things... A nation of double standards. I've been a victim of it and so my dad. For the future of your unborn kids if you can raise that money to migrate do it and jand. My worries over the past few months is the fact that the people making their way out of Nigeria now are good working class people earning between 700k to 1M per month. My boss earns nothing less than 2M in a month but he's also on his way out of the pupu hole. This goes further to tell you the type of country we're leaving in. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by peacengine(m): 2:00pm On May 19, 2018 |
DABMarkNig2019: RIP ENGLISH....sorry bro 1 Like |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by hammed71(m): 2:08pm On May 19, 2018 |
peacengine:we got his message sir 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by AngelicBeing: 2:40pm On May 19, 2018 |
Grupo:Chai, Savage, Grupo is freaking angry, I wish you guys can just ignore him, poverty &suffering has a way of impairing once state of mind because, when you see someone calling light darkness and darkness as light, know that dementia has already sets in, what a pity 2 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Grupo(m): 2:47pm On May 19, 2018 |
AngelicBeing: Could you imagine him casting subtle aspersions on the guy as if English is a measure of intelligence. Even some native Americans don't speak good English and yet someone in one shitthole is trying to be more catholic than the pope. My job involves interacting with many Americans and Britons, trust me, many of them don't speak good English. I can share some of my correspondences to prove my point. Like you mentioned, hardship has reset his brain. 12 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by AngelicBeing: 2:47pm On May 19, 2018 |
DABMarkNig2019:I concur with you, most of the politicians presiding over the shithole jungle called Nigeria have a second passport, beginning from Senate president, members of the Senate, house of Representatives, governors / deputy, commissioners, business tycoons etc, they have kept money that will last a lifetime for their families and family members and they can leave the jungle within seconds incase of chaos in the jungle, they don't believe in the nonsense called patroitism, Buhari the so called Messiah and his immediate family members fly out to UK and Germany for health care and zombies are online clapping for them, l laugh in Dutch 7 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by AngelicBeing: 2:49pm On May 19, 2018 |
Grupo:You are absolutely spot on and correct, I got your message and that of the guy the dimwit was casting aspersions on |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 2:56pm On May 19, 2018 |
peacengine:I'm sorry too. I was at work so I typed those things hurriedly and out of great annoyance. I don't think English is my problem and outside that not my mother's tongue. This is a beautiful thread please...let's keep it going not with arguments but sensible contributions 20 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by theamerican(f): 9:04pm On May 19, 2018 |
Good to see many opinions on the thread. It's nice to interact with people who have standards and/or can argue with points without insults or calling people names. We all learn to get better. I remember the day I read the story of a popular pastor who was slapping a church member publicly. How he got away with that will baffle me until I'm dead and buried. There was another one who was standing on people like they were his sheep, One was also playing free-kick and sending anointing with it. lol. People know their limits, they know where they can get away with nonsense. I wonder what would happen if a G.O came to their branch in the U.S., Canada or U.K for example and slapped someone publicly. Just curious. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by theamerican(f): 9:16pm On May 19, 2018 |
DABMarkNig2019: I've been reading so many stories lately about people who are making a lot of money in Nigeria but giving it all up to migrate. That's a very serious issue that the government should be addressing. Working on improving the country to keep the best heads there but they don't care lol. 1 Like |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 11:03pm On May 19, 2018 |
theamerican:I'm equally worried too. which brain which stay back to develop our country...watching my boss relocate with his family to Canada is breaking me because he's on his way of being a confirmed made man. Even the Indians are not migrating like Nigerians. Majority of those leaving are living very comfortable life over here. 1 Like |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Aquilazng(m): 11:13pm On May 19, 2018 |
Abjay97:As much as I appreciate this op, my take is, if we all run away from our own Land. For who exactly are we leaving it for? And from whom exactly are we running and to whose house are we all running to? Mind you, the abokis are all over Lagos now (lekki,ikoyi,gra Ikeja) etc living Large giving birth to plenty children, populating the land from which the owners have absconded. Don't we all think its highest time we stand up to take our land back instead of being Coward by running? If not for us but for the next generation.... 1 Like |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by philip0906(m): 12:25am On May 20, 2018 |
Aquilazng:If they like, they should over run the whole country, that is their plate of beans. For me, I no come life come follow anybody drag anything. I came to this life to achieve my full potentials(which is obviously not to drag land with aboki) If Nigeria will not make me achieve it, I will leave. Life is hard already, making it harder than it is, is not an option. 18 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 1:10am On May 20, 2018 |
Nig4Greatness:Just wondering...where are the stats on that bolded statement? |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Beautyaddy: 1:24am On May 20, 2018 |
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Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Beautyaddy: 1:25am On May 20, 2018 |
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Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Beautyaddy: 1:27am On May 20, 2018 |
Mobilia: Loooool!!...I hope he really does show us where he got such false stats from. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Andybrown101: 1:41am On May 20, 2018 |
[quote author=Berliner1 post=66877230]I always tell people, come here legally and u will regret staying in Nigeria. I will rather say God bless Germany than mentioning Nigeria. Going on europe tour as if you are going to Ikeja. Access to free education, plenty student job( averagely €1500=650k per month after tax), many easy way to become a german citizen,free semester ticket( you can travel a whole state 247 without paying kobo. From nursery school to PhD education in Germany is 100% free for everyone. Plenty free loan if u want oo....atleast u can get a credit card upto 6k euro=2.5m naira without collateral even as a student, if you are working full time here, plenty loan u can access at a very very low rate from mortgage to car of any brand. Please where can one get this in Nigeria? Who ever tell you to stay back in Nigeria is your village member holding u back. Theres no comparism between heaven and hell fire. God bless Germany. Going on world tour in December, any europe based dude interest in co ride can holla. hey thanks the info....im a fresh graduate and would like to study in germany was kinda disouraged a friend there. what do i really need to do to live Nigeria and probably live and do masters there. i need guidance please 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by Nobody: 1:49am On May 20, 2018 |
DABMarkNig2019: I laugh, I'm pretty sure 80% of Indians want to Migrate. They even have an Open Visa Shrine. It's a struggle out there. http://www.india.com/travel/articles/visa-temple-of-hyderabad-the-chilkur-balaji-temple-that-gives-you-visa-power http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33161672 1 Like |
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