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kroger:
Hello Boss, i will advice your get your CCNA certification (routing and switching) before coming over also you can also get your N+ or get the concept.. Once you move down it will be a smooth sail...

But the certifications are expensive to get boss

KingLinglee, like Kroger pointed, get certified in CCNA or CompTIA Network +. I've done my ccna 3 times after each expiration. You can also try CompTIA A+ for systems repairs. Those certifications would get you job easily here, entry level IT jobs between $15-$21/hr pay, depending on experience. You will really enjoy those jobs here. Get the books, get some on the job experiences. Follow network engineers to sites, optimize network installations or computer couplings. Take the exams and get certified... you won't regret this.

Burger01:
KingLinglee, like Kroger pointed, get certified in CCNA or CompTIA Network +. I've done my ccna 3 times after each expiration. You can also try CompTIA A+ for systems repairs. Those certifications would get you job easily here, entry level IT jobs between $15-$21/hr pay, depending on experience. You will really enjoy those jobs here. Get the books, get some on the job experiences. Follow network engineers to sites, optimize network installations or computer couplings. Take the exams and get certified... you won't regret this.

Thanks a lot. I'll definitely research some more and get started on something...

Burger01:
KingLinglee, like Kroger pointed, get certified in CCNA or CompTIA Network +. I've done my ccna 3 times after each expiration. You can also try CompTIA A+ for systems repairs. Those certifications would get you job easily here, entry level IT jobs between $15-$21/hr pay, depending on experience. You will really enjoy those jobs here. Get the books, get some on the job experiences. Follow network engineers to sites, optimize network installations or computer couplings. Take the exams and get certified... you won't regret this.

What of Software Development or App Development??

The certifications are mostly geared towards a specific programming language. So if you want to focus on say Java, AWS/cloud computing, etc. for example, you can take those related certifications. You can Google for programming certifications.

lordally:
What of Software Development or App Development??

Burger01:
^^^

Be wary of what you eat out there. I don't like American culinary. I was served half cooked beef the other day, I shouted kileleyi? Come see blood on my dish. I told the guy, ogbeni, give me well cooked beef...I mean 'thoroughly cooked' beef. He said the beef would die. I was like egbami ke, the beef no go die before?

Bossman:
The certifications are mostly geared towards a specific programming language. So if you want to focus on say Java, AWS/cloud computing, etc. for example, you can take those related certifications. You can Google for programming certifications.

Thanks Bossman!!! you abandoned us in your thread ooo!!! I just Wondered why ooo...lolsss

No problem. Which thread is that o? I don't think I started any thread on here, but I may have been the one that posted to it the most. Especially if it's IT/programming related. Also, I tend to back away when the usual arguments/know too much starts to show up.

lordally:
Thanks Bossman!!! you abandoned us in your thread ooo!!! I just Wondered why ooo...lolsss

Bossman:
No problem. Which thread is that o? I don't think I started any thread on here, but I may have been the one that posted to it the most. Especially if it's IT/programming related. Also, I tend to back away when the usual arguments/know too much starts to show up.

I think the Forum was called """ WELCOME TO CHICAGOLAND """"

kylexy61:
Sorry to hear about this. This is surprising. Canadian visa applicants with full tuition waiver and stipend hardly ever get rejected. I also had a full tuition waiver and stipend and was approved.

I can see someone has given you the link to the USA visa thread. Study the thread religiously and write the GRE.

I wish you the best of luck in all your academic endeavors.

Cheers

Which Canadian University were you admitted and did you write GRE?

lordally:
What of Software Development or App Development??

I'm not too sure about certifications of those. Sun java, Oracle, Unix, security, network, data center... certifications in those areas are incredibly good. Most importantly, you must be allowed to work in US.. work permit, green card.

FrankNetter:
Managing life

Hello from MD � Enjoy your time

Teedeechian:
Which Canadian University were you admitted and did you write GRE?

York University. No I didn't write GRE.

Work

Some days ago, I got a feel on the difference between working smart and working hard. You see, UPS (my current job) has two types of employees: part time and full time employees.

Unfortunate persons like myself who are part time employees are generally dispensable, our pay is peanuts ($10.35/hr) and one could tell we’re just being employed to fill up the space.

The full time employees are persons who have worked with UPS for more than 14years, some people have been here for more than 20years. UPS rewards them handsomely for their “sacrifice” and loyalty. They get full benefits (full heath insurance coverage, paid holidays off work etc) and some are paid as much as $35/hr. Yes, thirty five dollars an hour just to stack boxes.

Like I stated before, the place I work is called “outbound” because we’re in charge of loading the trailers going out. Some trailers are to be loaded faster than normal (for reasons which I don’t know, maybe faster shipping?). So you are assigned trailers depending on how fast the packages are flowing, some days when you come to work, you could be assigned 4 slow flowing trailers, other days, you could be assigned 1 fast flowing trailer; if the flow is too fast, someone would be assigned to help you out.

So, I had started work one day and was assigned 2 average flowing trailers to load. I struggled to keep up with the flow of the trailers and managed for the first few hours. The supervisor, on seeing that I was somewhat idle (because I keeping up with the flow) told me to go help out some other people who weren’t keeping up real good.

This kept happening on different occasions and it began to piss me off cos I saw no reason why I would be “punished” with more work for doing my job. I saw no reason why me being paid $10.35/hr is being told to go help someone being paid $30/hr.

I had no one to pour my grievances to, so I just observed, I took note of the others. It was then I noticed the full time workers had perfected the art of “pacing themselves”. The art of not hurrying with loading the trailers (something we new-comers haven’t really mastered) thereby creating a situation where the trailer you’re loading has enough boxes and packages scattered all over the place, so that they won’t tell you to go and help other people.
I just smiled and started implementing it.
The “punishments” gradually stopped and I’m beginning to actually understand how this place works. Initially, I was working hard, now I’m working smart

kroger:
If you read one of my previous post i talked about how the Indians are more structured in combining ideas in establishing tech companies, it must not be in silicon valley they are all over the 50 states.. Most Nigerians i have seen here from my experience hoard information cos they dont want you to be better than them, but the Indians have formed a formidable force in the IT sector, well organized people. They share information between themselves and with their combine effort and money they start up something brilliant with the initiator the CEO. You will not find one Indian person working in a warehouse or doing menial job except in a gas station which is owned by his brother or relation.

Mind you Indians are the richest immigrant in America, because of just one thing which is INFORMATION between themselves, so much so that they rarely borrow money in starting a tech company.

On the other hand Nigerians haven't gotten to that point yet because of our mentality, hoarding of information, "you must not be better than me in america" mentality. More so we are not organised like the Indians, and we have not created a niche for ourselves, we have a long way to go.. Right now some individuals who i have met are trying to create a niche in IT sector for Nigerians to compete with the Indians, its achievable but its gonna take a long time because of our attitude and mentality. I spoke on here about how my friend in IT security is trying to raise Nigerians to get into the field and i brought it up here but our Mentality will not let us see ahead.. I even mentioned how much he makes a year, i was labelled a liar. I am not giving up but will gladly train those who are willing to join the train to become a force to reckon with in the IT sector.

How does one get this training Sir?

Backfornow:
Another one

Sir... How does one get access to these mags pls..

kroger:
If you read one of my previous post i talked about how the Indians are more structured in combining ideas in establishing tech companies, it must not be in silicon valley they are all over the 50 states.. Most Nigerians i have seen here from my experience hoard information cos they dont want you to be better than them, but the Indians have formed a formidable force in the IT sector, well organized people. They share information between themselves and with their combine effort and money they start up something brilliant with the initiator the CEO. You will not find one Indian person working in a warehouse or doing menial job except in a gas station which is owned by his brother or relation.

Mind you Indians are the richest immigrant in America, because of just one thing which is INFORMATION between themselves, so much so that they rarely borrow money in starting a tech company.

On the other hand Nigerians haven't gotten to that point yet because of our mentality, hoarding of information, "you must not be better than me in america" mentality. More so we are not organised like the Indians, and we have not created a niche for ourselves, we have a long way to go.. Right now some individuals who i have met are trying to create a niche in IT sector for Nigerians to compete with the Indians, its achievable but its gonna take a long time because of our attitude and mentality. I spoke on here about how my friend in IT security is trying to raise Nigerians to get into the field and i brought it up here but our Mentality will not let us see ahead.. I even mentioned how much he makes a year, i was labelled a liar. I am not giving up but will gladly train those who are willing to join the train to become a force to reckon with in the IT sector.

Interested sir... How can I contact you

gracefoundmme:
Interested sir... How can I contact you

Hello boss you can contact me juniorsecond1@Gmail.com

JhyMedex:
How does one get this training Sir?

We do train people sir..

kroger:
We do train people sir..

Aight..So, is there reg or so...?...

Jst Wow...
A journey through 185 pages of pure adventure starts with one word..

Been on this thread for some days now..Wheew!!


Rounding Medical school by December...Na God do am....should be in The US soonest!!..

FrankNetter..wehdone Sir!!..

Me side stepping derailers like..

FrankNetter:
Work

Some days ago, I got a feel on the difference between working smart and working hard. You see, UPS (my current job) has two types of employees: part time and full time employees.

Unfortunate persons like myself who are part time employees are generally dispensable, our pay is peanuts ($10.35/hr) and one could tell we’re just being employed to fill up the space.

The full time employees are persons who have worked with UPS for more than 14years, some people have been here for more than 20years. UPS rewards them handsomely for their “sacrifice” and loyalty. They get full benefits (full heath insurance coverage, paid holidays off work etc) and some are paid as much as $35/hr. Yes, thirty five dollars an hour just to stack boxes.

Like I stated before, the place I work is called “outbound” because we’re in charge of loading the trailers going out. Some trailers are to be loaded faster than normal (for reasons which I don’t know, maybe faster shipping?). So you are assigned trailers depending on how fast the packages are flowing, some days when you come to work, you could be assigned 4 slow flowing trailers, other days, you could be assigned 1 fast flowing trailer; if the flow is too fast, someone would be assigned to help you out.

So, I had started work one day and was assigned 2 average flowing trailers to load. I struggled to keep up with the flow of the trailers and managed for the first few hours. The supervisor, on seeing that I was somewhat idle (because I keeping up with the flow) told me to go help out some other people who weren’t keeping up real good.

This kept happening on different occasions and it began to piss me off cos I saw no reason why I would be “punished” with more work for doing my job. I saw no reason why me being paid $10.35/hr is being told to go help someone being paid $30/hr.

I had no one to pour my grievances to, so I just observed, I took note of the others. It was then I noticed the full time workers had perfected the art of “pacing themselves”. The art of not hurrying with loading the trailers (something we new-comers haven’t really mastered) thereby creating a situation where the trailer you’re loading has enough boxes and packages scattered all over the place, so that they won’t tell you to go and help other people.
I just smiled and started implementing it.
The “punishments” gradually stopped and I’m beginning to actually understand how this place works. Initially, I was working hard, now I’m working smart

Nice!

Lhimeet:
Nice!

Nice indeed

Check ur mail

JhyMedex:
Sir...
How does one get access to these mags pls..

Stateside
Digital
You can use Zinio or RB digital.
Print
Search for discount magazine sites online which will allow you to get 2 or more magazine subscriptions for the price of 1
Or your local library

Abroad
Same advice but if you do not want to use data, arrange for family or friends to ship your magazines to you. I dont know if these magazines directly ship to Nigeria.

FrankNetter:
Work

It was then I noticed the full time workers had perfected the art of “pacing themselves”.

I just smiled and started implementing it.

Initially, I was working hard, now I’m working smart

Ah ah?.....I can't believe how this Frank guy has changed for the worse!.....after all these yearsss of being told work hard he now happily and proudly decides to ehmmm..... implement pacing himself.... and working smart!....nice terms for becoming lazy! You fall my hand.......hands.....both of them!

To my people back home chomping at the bit to come.....come prepared to work hard...show these lazy Akatas you are not afraid of hard work............we'll see how long you'll last.

@Frank...you write a whole lot in this piece...a whole lot for people to learn....if they want to. Many with degrees. ...do not make more than regular UPS guys (not suggesting waste of time getting degrees!)....a whole lot of them make six figures....$30/hr... $45/hr when on overtime. ..and they be like always on O/T for hoursss. Mr Frank...if you think loading trailers is that hard...what about the guys who deliver?...have to unload and many times take the stuff up flights of stairs??...I see them everyday....me? I respect those guys....don't envy them a minute! You doing great on this thread!...lots of insigt! Following...closely!

The one thing....UPS makes you physically fit!

JhyMedex:
Aight..So, is there reg or so...?...

Yes sir.. You can send me an email

Backfornow:
Stateside
Digital
You can use Zinio or RB digital.
Print
Search for discount magazine sites online which will allow you to get 2 or more magazine subscriptions for the price of 1
Or your local library

Abroad
Same advice but if you do not want to use data, arrange for family or friends to ship your magazines to you. I dont know if these magazines directly ship to Nigeria.

Aight..Tanx..will try both..

Originalsly:
Ah ah?.....I can't believe how this Frank guy has changed for the worse!.....after all these yearsss of being told work hard he now happily and proudly decides to ehmmm..... implement pacing himself.... and working smart!....nice terms for becoming lazy! You fall my hand.......hands.....both of them!

To my people back home chomping at the bit to come.....come prepared to work hard...show these lazy Akatas you are not afraid of hard work............we'll see how long you'll last.

@Frank...you write a whole lot in this piece...a whole lot for people to learn....if they want to. Many with degrees. ...do not make more than regular UPS guys (not suggesting waste of time getting degrees!)....a whole lot of them make six figures....$30/hr... $45/hr when on overtime. ..and they be like always on O/T for hoursss. Mr Frank...if you think loading trailers is that hard...what about the guys who deliver?...have to unload and many times take the stuff up flights of stairs??...I see them everyday....me? I respect those guys....don't envy them a minute! You doing great on this thread!...lots of insigt! Following...closely!

The one thing....UPS makes you physically fit!

Exactly bro. I met this black dude at my work place, I noticed he had tribal marks so I knew he was African, it was after we spoke a few times he told me he’s from Sierra Leone.

See, I don’t mean to join the “I know a friend who has money” bandwagon, but this guy makes good money just loading trailers. He’s worked here since he got out of high school at age 17+. He’s like 35 now. This. Guy. Makes. Money.

He’s paid $39.50/hr Jesus Christ. He’s entitled to 12hrs a day (with overtime if he asks for it) he has two degrees all paid for by UPS. It was after he told me how much he makes a week that I understood why he’s always happy and cheerful at work.

My point is; there’s money to be made in America in whatever field you desire. All you gotta do is be willing to show up to work and do your part.

frank nice one

FrankNetter:
Exactly bro. I met this black dude at my work place, I noticed he had tribal marks so I knew he was African, it was after we spoke a few times he told me he’s from Sierra Leone.

See, I don’t mean to join the “I know a friend who has money” bandwagon, but this guy makes good money just loading trailers. He’s worked here since he got out of high school at age 17+. He’s like 35 now. This. Guy. Makes. Money.

He’s paid $39.50/hr Jesus Christ. He’s entitled to 12hrs a day (with overtime if he asks for it) he has two degrees all paid for by UPS. It was after he told me how much he makes a week that I understood why he’s always happy and cheerful at work.

My point is; there’s money to be made in America in whatever field you desire. All you gotta do is be willing to show up to work and do your part.

...that part no easy during snow and storm time. Na that time overtime sweet pass.

Burger01:
...that part no easy during snow and storm time. Na that time overtime sweet pass.

And also if you gotta combine school with full time work...

Holocene:
And also if you gotta combine school with full time work...

Depending on job, my brother, it's not easy