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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by salford1: 4:04am On Oct 18, 2019
Paccus:
i think its the demand that makes Nigerians go into Nursing or IT or are they paid better than Engineers?? Is there no demand for Engineers??

Engineers are in demand too but not as much as nurse. I can't comment on the level of difficulty of a nursing degree but I know a getting an Engineering degree is not a walk in the park. Very demanding as per work load and maths intensive.

All around the world, nurses are in more demand that Engineers. As per Engineers pay, that will highly depend on employer and industry. An Engineer employed in an oil company would make more than one employed in a small EPC firm.

Coupled with overtime, a nurse can make alot of money just after grad straight out of school. An engineer's salary would usually rise slowly atleast till he/she becomes a professional engineer.

I believe people should just follow their dreams anf heart desires. I would never do be able to fit into a medical line because I dislike anything Biology. I enjoy maths, so I found myself in Engineering. As per occupation, nothing beats earning a good wage from what you love doing.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Bossman(m): 9:49am On Oct 18, 2019
Correct. Nurses are in demand. And it will even get better, due to the aging population. In general, Engineers are in demand as well. Depending on specific engineering area of course. On salary/rate basis alone, IT software developers/engineers earn higher than nurses. However, nurses can work overtime, which will certainly increase their take home pay.

Paccus:
i think its the demand that makes Nigerians go into Nursing or IT or are they paid better than Engineers?? Is there no demand for Engineers??

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Paccus: 10:35am On Oct 18, 2019
salford1:


Engineers are in demand too but not as much as nurse. I can't comment on the level of difficulty of a nursing degree but I know a getting an Engineering degree is not a walk in the park. Very demanding as per work load and maths intensive.

I believe people should just follow their dreams anf heart desires. I would never do be able to fit into a medical line because I dislike anything Biology. I enjoy maths, so I found myself in Engineering. As per occupation, nothing beats earning a good wage from what you love doing.
Thanks a lot, reading you and Bossman comments just put smile on my face, i asked based on your last comment, making good wage from what you love is very important considering the cost of Education in USA... Personally i can never do Nursing, But seems everyone was just saying go into Nursing if you immigrate, it was getting me confused because i want to continue in my Engineering field but people just discourage me that since my First degree is in Nigeria it will affect me even if i get my Masters in the US but i am willing to take that risk now.. I will also start to put small eyes in IT from now on and maybe get 1 or 2 certifications as a second choice here in Nigeria first(Bossman which certifications/software do you suggest, i don't know anything about IT oo, Engineers na AutoCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS, PDMS etc we sabi oo, lol) for when i eventually move
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by salford1: 11:22am On Oct 18, 2019
Paccus:

Thanks a lot, reading you and Bossman comments just put smile on my face, i asked based on your last comment, making good wage from what you love is very important considering the cost of Education in USA... Personally i can never do Nursing, But seems everyone was just saying go into Nursing if you immigrate, it was getting me confused because i want to continue in my Engineering field but people just discourage me that since my First degree is in Nigeria it will affect me even if i get my Masters in the US but i am willing to take that risk now.. I will also start to put small eyes in IT from now on and maybe get 1 or 2 certifications as a second choice here in Nigeria first(Bossman which certifications/software do you suggest, i don't know anything about IT oo, Engineers na AutoCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS, PDMS etc we sabi oo, lol) for when i eventually move
Do not let anyone discourage you. If you have a Nigerian degree coupled with a US masters, you are good to go.
I have lost count of friends doing well in Engineering careers in the states with their first degree from OAU and Unilag plus a master's in the States. Most are now trying to move away from mid level to management roles by undergoing a 2nd masters in MBA or Engineering Management. AutoCad and Solidworks are good foundation. Most firms will have other design software suites adapted to their operations. You would be taught on how to use it when you get on board.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by tintedniggz(m): 1:41pm On Oct 18, 2019
Drenimarcus:


lol bro, this seems warm. Here in MN, this is me going out to mown the lawn this morning lmao cheesy cheesy cheesy grin grin
You like a Ninja fam cheesy

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by molybdenum0012: 2:14pm On Oct 18, 2019
Hey guys,

Planing to move to the US soon and I would like to know how lucrative these courses over there: Medical Physics/Health Physics/biotechnology. Planing to do Master's degree in any of them. What is the job prospect. I have a solid background here in Naija already. Don't want to go into different discipline entirely.


What are your thoughts?
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 7:10pm On Oct 18, 2019
molybdenum0012:
Hey guys,

Planing to move to the US soon and I would like to know how lucrative these courses over there: Medical Physics/Health Physics/biotechnology. Planing to do Master's degree in any of them. What is the job prospect. I have a solid background here in Naija already. Don't want to go into different discipline entirely.


What are your thoughts?
Viability + Feasibility and by extension job prospects as a non-resident should be your first worry, not Lucrativeness...

Someone I schooled with was able to get a job with a Biology Msc, I know she didn't have residency the last time we talked.

Other science fields are paths to the American Dream too, not only the engineering field.

I have tried to attach an old stem list for you to see if the '3 year' opt stay applies to your intended courses..
I couldn't attach the 280kb file.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 7:19pm On Oct 18, 2019
^for the second part of your question, Nigerian experiences work...

Several people have gotten jobs based on their Nigerian experiences

I. 6years Nigerian experience in 3 manufacturing companies.
No US work experience but was employed as an industrial engineer. Salary between 85-95k.
His experiences were very very similar so the company was hiring a senior engineer.

II. Around 4years (not very sure, could be more) Nigerian supply chain experience.
A US supply chain internship, hired as a Senior Analyst in same field.

All happened this summer after masters graduation, no be old story.


Properly leverage your skills from Nigeria and you'll be fine.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by molybdenum0012: 7:33pm On Oct 18, 2019
MackyNaija:

Viability + Feasibility and by extension job prospects as a non-resident should be your first worry, not Lucrativeness...

Someone I schooled with was able to get a job with a Biology Msc, I know she didn't have residency the last time we talked.

Other science fields are paths to the American Dream too, not only the engineering field.

I have tried to attach an old stem list for you to see if the '3 year' opt stay applies to your intended courses..
I couldn't attach the 280kb file.



Thanks so much for your prompt reply.
I going there as a legal immigrant. Also, I do not have any industrial experience in Nigeria yet. I have MSC in Health Physics from Nigeria university.

Can you

I will like your guidiance and advice.


Thanks
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Bossman(m): 7:53pm On Oct 18, 2019
I'd suggest you continue in Engineering since that's what you were already doing. As already mentioned, you will need to get a Master's here in a similar field. As for Software Dev. certifications, there are tons out there. It depends if you want to focus on any specific programming language. Of course, you have to learn the language thoroughly before taking the certification. I can only speak for Java - https://education.oracle.com/java/java/pFamily_48

Paccus:

Thanks a lot, reading you and Bossman comments just put smile on my face, i asked based on your last comment, making good wage from what you love is very important considering the cost of Education in USA... Personally i can never do Nursing, But seems everyone was just saying go into Nursing if you immigrate, it was getting me confused because i want to continue in my Engineering field but people just discourage me that since my First degree is in Nigeria it will affect me even if i get my Masters in the US but i am willing to take that risk now.. I will also start to put small eyes in IT from now on and maybe get 1 or 2 certifications as a second choice here in Nigeria first(Bossman which certifications/software do you suggest, i don't know anything about IT oo, Engineers na AutoCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS, PDMS etc we sabi oo, lol) for when i eventually move
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 8:10pm On Oct 18, 2019
molybdenum0012:




Thanks so much for your prompt reply.
I going there as a legal immigrant. Also, I do not have any industrial experience in Nigeria yet. I have MSC in Health Physics from Nigeria university.


I will like your guidiance and advice.


Thanks

Email didn't work.
You can check online for similar and more recent lists.

I am sure there'll be one for 2018.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 10:19pm On Oct 18, 2019
tintedniggz:

You like a Ninja fam cheesy

Lol bro grin grin grin cheesy wink grin
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 5:17pm On Oct 19, 2019
Today is Yosemite day...
Pronounced Yo-See-Me-Tea.
Leaving about now for the national park - beautiful place I need to see. kiss

Around this time last year, I got married to GucciBabe. 1 year anniversary... Turn up day. cool
#Olamide - 'Turn Up' on replay. cheesy


Make we go chop my wife money. grin

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by salford1: 5:38pm On Oct 19, 2019
MackyNaija:
Today is Yosemite day...
Pronounced Yo-See-Me-Tea.
Leaving about now for the national park - beautiful place I need to see. kiss

Around this time last year, I got married to GucciBabe. 1 year anniversary... Turn up day. cool
#Olamide - 'Turn Up' on replay. cheesy


Make we go chop my wife money. grin
Congrats on ya anniversary and enjoy cheesy

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 5:42pm On Oct 19, 2019
MackyNaija:
Today is Yosemite day...
Pronounced Yo-See-Me-Tea.
Leaving about now for the national park - beautiful place I need to see. kiss

Around this time last year, I got married to GucciBabe. 1 year anniversary... Turn up day. cool
#Olamide - 'Turn Up' on replay. cheesy


Make we go chop my wife money. grin

Happy anniversary brother. Make we sef turn up na abi? wink wink wink

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Beautyaddy: 5:45pm On Oct 19, 2019
salford:

They don't call Lagos (VI, Ikoyi, Lekki) most expensive SLUM in the world for nothing. grin
All those high brow area are fool's paradise.

salford1:

Ikoyi sef is included. Except Dolphin Estate and the highbrow Osborne are no longer parts of Ikoyi again cheesy

How I go buy $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 property in a flood zone? Then start begging government for intervention grin


Are you the same person?

salford1 and salford....
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by salford1: 5:59pm On Oct 19, 2019
Beautyaddy:




Are you the same person?

salford1 and salford....
Yup. Thanks to nairaland's hyperactive spambot.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by deuzgreat: 9:56pm On Oct 19, 2019
Paccus:

Thanks a lot, reading you and Bossman comments just put smile on my face, i asked based on your last comment, making good wage from what you love is very important considering the cost of Education in USA... Personally i can never do Nursing, But seems everyone was just saying go into Nursing if you immigrate, it was getting me confused because i want to continue in my Engineering field but people just discourage me that since my First degree is in Nigeria it will affect me even if i get my Masters in the US but i am willing to take that risk now.. I will also start to put small eyes in IT from now on and maybe get 1 or 2 certifications as a second choice here in Nigeria first(Bossman which certifications/software do you suggest, i don't know anything about IT oo, Engineers na AutoCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS, PDMS etc we sabi oo, lol) for when i eventually move
I know people that did nursing just to migrate. when they got there, they saved and switched back to their 1st love.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 5:10am On Oct 20, 2019
salford1:

Congrats on ya anniversary and enjoy cheesy

Drenimarcus:


Happy anniversary brother. Make we sef turn up na abi? wink wink wink
Thank you both. The turn up was necessary.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 5:18am On Oct 20, 2019
Started the day with a 3+hour drive, not much expectations and a 'lemme just see what's there attitude' but my mind was blown away but what I saw.

Too many parts of the park visit in too little time, not much my cameras could capture but my soul was well fed by nature in its finest form.

Our plans to go back tomorrow morning has been suspended, distance from our Lodge to the park is over an hour and on a treacherous stretch of winding road - max speed over 85% of the twist, turns, hills and valleys was 25-35mph... Goes to show how unfriendly the drive is.

The day ended on a high note with pizza wey sweet like say cobnomi deh inside.. cheesy

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 5:31am On Oct 20, 2019
MackyNaija:
Started the day with a 3+hour drive, not much expectations and a 'lemme just see what's there attitude' but my mind was blown away but what I saw.

Too many parts of the park visit in too little time, not much my cameras could capture but my soul was well fed by nature in its finest form.

Our plans to go back tomorrow morning has been suspended, distance from our Lodge to the park is over an hour and on a treacherous stretch of winding road - max speed over 85% of the twist, turns, hills and valleys was 25-35mph... Goes to show how unfriendly the drive is.

The day ended on a high note with pizza wey sweet like say cobnomi deh inside.. cheesy

Lol brother Cobnomi bawo cheesy cheesy cheesy grin grin grin
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 4:41pm On Oct 20, 2019
Drenimarcus:


Lol brother Cobnomi bawo cheesy cheesy cheesy grin grin grin
Na because you never taste am.

M0untain Mike, Ca also has the same good tasting pizza. Domino3s na cabin biscuit for where these ones deh.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 5:30pm On Oct 20, 2019
MackyNaija:

Na because you never taste am.

M0untain Mike, Ca also has the same good tasting pizza. Domino3s na cabin biscuit for where these ones deh.

cheesy wink cheesy cheesy wink cheesy cheesy cheesy
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by 7Alexandre: 5:33pm On Oct 20, 2019
MackyNaija:

Na because you never taste am.

M0untain Mike, Ca also has the same good tasting pizza. Domino3s na cabin biscuit for where these ones deh.

I believe New York City has the best tasting pizza followed closely by Boston.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:12am On Oct 21, 2019
7Alexandre:


I believe New York City has the best tasting pizza followed closely by Boston.
As long as they are regional brands, they cost more but taste better. smiley

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Futuragetty: 10:58pm On Oct 23, 2019
Nnukwu Oga Macky, I need your advice on something very important.
I somehow met this girl who lives and work in Idaho-hills.And things are already serious between us, at least for me. She has not been lucky with men and almost gave up in finding love. Right now, She can not visit,(works full-time) but rather she wants me to come.

Do I have her file for me, or continue with my F1 application. Which is the best route?

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by lillaowow(m): 11:50pm On Oct 23, 2019
Futuragetty:
Nnukwu Oga Macky, I need your advice on something very important.
I somehow met this girl who lives and work in Idaho-hills.And things are already serious between us, at least for me. She has not been lucky with men and almost gave up in finding love. Right now, She can not visit,(works full-time) but rather she wants me to come.

Do I have her file for me, or continue with my F1 application. Which is the best route?

I'm not Macky but.....

Don't rush it regardless.
Visit first
And
Make sure you have a back up accommodation on that visit
People can be different in person.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 12:00am On Oct 24, 2019
lillaowow:


I'm not Macky but.....

Don't rush it regardless.
Visit first
And
Make sure you have a back up accommodation on that visit
People can be different in person.

Seconded! People can be different offline.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by faheez(m): 12:03pm On Oct 24, 2019
lillaowow:


I'm not Macky but.....

Don't rush it regardless.
Visit first
And
Make sure you have a back up accommodation on that visit
People can be different in person.
To avoid shenking

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Futuragetty: 7:50pm On Oct 24, 2019
lillaowow:


I'm not Macky but.....

Don't rush it regardless.
Visit first
And
Make sure you have a back up accommodation on that visit
People can be different in person.
I have considered the option you laid out. As always, I appreciate your valuable input.
Thank you so much.
Dalu!
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Toppytek(m): 8:01pm On Oct 24, 2019
Please I want to ask a very dumb question, I can easily tell if a picture is taken abroad even if it’s taken in a place considered as a village or Ghetto, especially if it’s a selfie and I notice the sky is always clearer and blue-like, for God’s sake aside from the different atmospheric conditions, is there any difference in African, European and American sky? Like I said, it’s a dumb question.

Bossman Egunmogaji Blowjobs Twoods Mackynaija

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Nobody: 8:19pm On Oct 24, 2019
Toppytek:
For God’s sake aside from the different atmospheric conditions, is there any difference in African, European and American sky? Like I said, it’s a dumb question.


Lol. Person wey ask question no dey miss road na
boss sky na sky na. the same GOD contributed them all.
But on the flip side, there's some sort of difference in the environment which i can't comprehend grin grin

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