I know say this Xmas go hot for as we expect boys from Malay, indo, Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam

iaatmguy:
am planning to migrate to CA. TBH not looking at any white collar jobs, not planning to settle in big cities like salford1 suggested.

iaatmguy:
i can guarantee you, it's not difficult. 1 hour practice for a month and you are good to go. owing to the fact that you have (i believe) basic, intermediary knowledge of English Language. IF NOT PROFICIENT SEF

ekanDamie:

Im not shallow in English o,

iaatmguy:
you should give it a shot then

beatmonster:


Thanks for this eye opening thread

How is the softwate/IT jobs in Germany like?

Mcowubaba:


It's very lucrative, but depends on other factors.
IT/software is a broad term, what specialism?
Sql database developer
Java administrator
Cyber security analyst
Oracle...
Etc

beatmonster:


Java Developer Sir

Mcowubaba:

Go for it
Check indeed, glasdoor and LinkedIn websites to see job opportunities and their specific requirements

Mcowubaba:
Hello my dear nairalanders,

I will try to make this brief as possible, in this political and economic climate in Nigeria, many people are trying to emigrate to almost any other country, I totally understand that and actually support such decision, now let me inform you about Ireland, and probably help you make an informed decision.

Firstly, Ireland (Republic of Ireland) is not in the UK (United kingdom), or Great Britain, it's a country in its own right, might, independence.
As a Nigerian with only a Nigerian international passport, you will require visa to come to Ireland for almost any reason, and your Irish Visa is ONLY for Ireland, if you want to go anywhere near UK/Great Britain including Northern Ireland (Belfast), you will require a UK visa, and also a re-entry visa if you intend to go back to Ireland.

Secondly, Ireland is a relatively expensive country, rents are crazy, to stay in the capital city in Dublin, we are talking about €800-1500 for rent on average, do the math, 1 euro to naira is mostly 400 naira.
Other counties may be cheaper but nothing goes on there, the country is almost concentrated in Dublin (the capital city), the "jobs" "fun activities" and "infrastructure" , Counties like Cork, Galway, Kilkenny can slightly compare to Dublin.
Thousands of "CITIZENS" are Homeless, the sleep on the road side, or some council accommodation

Not just rent, the bus pass is expensive, trains are expensive (unless at a discounted rate with an Irish student ID card or for a minor <16), driving your own personal car is even more expensive, you may need an insurance cover worth over €3000 as a first time driver in Ireland, that is after passing the rigorous driving test process which can cost up to €520, lol

contd

ekanDamie:

I don't see this as racism. If a coy in lekki only wants people from lekki or on the island to apply, are they racists?
It depends on the coys ability to bear d logistics or not

henryhemon:


I had an experience with a canadian and American organisation, they were impressed with my CV and practically pleading with me to come work with them n wanted a chat with me and when I told them I was in Nigeria , you need to see the regret mail they american sent, the canadian was a little humane advising I find my way to canada.

TheCongo2:


Maybe when you told them you were Nigerian, they realized there would be too many immigration issues involved by hiring you.
Do you have an African or European sounding name? If you have an African sounding name then I would say they were interested in you in spite of your name as you yourself indicated they were pleading with you to work for them. I fail to see racism in your case

In any case, I completely agree with everything @Mcowubaba wrote on this thread about racism in the west.

henryhemon:


Didn't change my name, I have an african name.I

TheCongo2:


Maybe when you told them you were Nigerian, they realized there would be too many immigration issues involved by hiring you.
Do you have an African or European sounding name? If you have an African sounding name then I would say they were interested in you in spite of your name as you yourself indicated they were pleading with you to work for them. I fail to see racism in your case

In any case, I completely agree with everything @Mcowubaba wrote on this thread about racism in the west.

TheCongo2:


If you have an African name, then I don't see any racism in your case. From the onset, they were interested in you knowing you had an African name

henryhemon:


They felt I was in canada or the U.S already,the narrative changed when they became aware I am in Nigeria.

Mcowubaba:


My intension wasn't to necessarily deter anyone from emigrating to Ireland, just wanted to give people a little insight about life in Ireland for an African immigrant.
The reality!!

Mcowubaba:


Hope you know that many immigrants are already married with kids before the emigrate, making things more complex, you are looking at this issue from one angle, look at the big picture.
Yes many immigrants are on top of game, and many more are in unskilled profession, I have lived in Canada, UK, USA, Ireland, Germany and Australia to an extent, most of the highly sort after qualifications in this countries are exactly what you mentioned, but need I remind you that every immigrant can't be a doctor, nurse or engineer.

About this " How did they get there? What did they study? Which networks did they join?" is a myopic question, what works for mr A must not work for mr B, why are we all not Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Beyonce, Messi How did the get there ?, why are we not as rich, influential and successful as Tinubu

Don't you know people have different stories, talents and opportunities, it is easy to stay from your high horse and ask why a poor orphan in Mushim is not an aeronautical engineer.

This same stance and statement have been used by some Australian conservative right wingers, expecting every immigrant to either be a neurosurgeon or a highly multiple skilled genius.

Ireland does not need any immigrant dentist as you may think, I happen to know a couple of African and Asian dentist who have found it extremely difficult to get a job. Racism is a big issue, don't downplay it, that's actually one of the biggest issue for an immigrant, because it literally affects everything the do.

Bro, I aint suffering from persecution complex or victimization, I am not bragging, I think I have a good knowledge of what I am saying, I have lived literally my whole life in different western countries, I am a researcher and an extrovert, I have interacted with dozens of immigrants in different countries, and read extensively on this issue.
And I agree with you, Nigeria is a shithole, nothing works in Nigeria, I literally created a topic which I promised to reward 40k to anybody who can tell me any Government controlled agency working to efficiency.

Ireland needing heaven and earth does not mean the are willing to employ an african immigrant who qualifies for such role, I know many professionals (Engineers etc) doing unskilled jobs because the have not gotten a position, Be woke bro

when u luckily get a position the will use micro and macro aggression to frustrate you

You never sabi Oyibo people

dotcomnamename:
Hmmmm Smh. Don't let me talk. Maybe this Ireland is different from the Ireland that I've been living.

dotcomnamename:
Hmmmm Smh. Don't let me talk. Maybe this Ireland is different from the Ireland that I've been living.

pristine88:


brotherly you are 100% right and i am in ireland...i school in griffith and i can tell you..there isn't a single black staff in my school..academic or non academic...they ill use micro/macro aggression to frustrate you to the extent you might need therapy

And for those thinking they will come to Ireland and marry hahahahahahahahahaahh.....shocker of life, their women dont rate you one bit..i have been around the world a bit nd i can say Ireland is a pre historic shithole

Lol, fair enough Griffith college is a smaller institution, bigger ones like TCD, UCD, UCC and NUI Galway will surely have a couple of black staff, also be aware that the country is predominately white and at such there will surely be an underrepresentation of other races almost everywhere, is not really bad, is like expecting hundreds of Yoruba lecturers in Ebonyi state university..

About the girls, it is more complex than you think, they don't necessarily hate or detest black guys/men, Ireland has been basically a conservative laid back catholic country for the longest time, it's just recently getting really diverse, it will take more time for a certain level of integration to take place, for it to be a common and okay for many white Irish girls to be in relationships with men from other races.

Some may want it but societal pressure and family perspective may limit their desire, and as I have said earlier it still boils down to your game and swag, I still know a couple of guys with lovely "sexy, slim" Irish girlfriends or wives, but the are certainly in the minority
I aint tryna brag or form mr handsome or ladies man, but I have "mingled" with a few Irish girls

But I totally get what you are saying, they all have this look of not giving a sh%t about you, they do that to their guys too , that's just Ireland for ya, unless you're in the pub or a friendly work/school/gym environment, the literally keep to themselves "while swiping tinder"
I would advise that you expand your horizon, integrate, occasionally hang out with non-Nigerian/African groups it naturally improves the game , finally always remember priorities first, I doubt yours is getting an Irish girlfriend (there are fat older ones mostly willing and waiting for some dark chocolate, that's a 2nd option, as one of my lads will say "hole na hole" lwkmd )

rgjs:


Dont mind them, all these newbies acting like they know it all.

Never acted as if I know it all, just gave my humble opinion, I even clearly stated that I DON'T CURRENTLY LIVE IN IRELAND, everybody is a newbie somewhere, you will probably be a newbie in my resident country, You were once a newbie in Ireland, even though you were born there, people were there before you.

And instead of some of you criticizing my opinion, why can't y'all dispute it with facts , where are the lies or misinformations in my write up Highlight one