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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by ERockson: 10:49pm On Mar 31, 2020
Focusingmore:


Yes but if he doesn't realise he's stuck in a shit hole he'll be stuck in that situation for a long time, because rents keep going up and wages are static.


None of my kids will stay in Ireland, waste of life.
Pls don't let them come here either because they may not pray for you.
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Rexmy(m): 10:50pm On Mar 31, 2020
Garrieveryday:
China should be sued for this world calamity
Let's survive this first... A lot is yet to be unfolded!

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by 9jaRealist: 10:50pm On Mar 31, 2020
Phelixblaq:
No be small thing my brother, but I pray you get deported soon so you can come and enjoy with us in Nigeria. Amen

grin grin grin
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by nextstep(m): 10:52pm On Mar 31, 2020
AdmiralDru:

Funny answer. Let's suppose that you exist, where did you come from? You tell me evolution. How did the evolution start? Who took the decision for it to begin? There was no mind and no consciousness to take the decision. So you're saying the first living cell created itself and became you, whixh means the whole universe created itself. Do you really believe this or you're just repeating what you've being told like theist do?

You're asking me the same question that theists (i.e. those who believe in God) have never been able to answer: "where did God come from"? Their answer is the enigmatic - but quite useless - "God has always existed". I submit to you the same: "nature has always existed, and the current Universe via the Big Bang is one manifestation of it".

Nobody knows; there are theories (some in the form of faith and religion, some are being refined over time*). But all of them are Man's attempt at understanding existence.

Some of my favorite theories over time
- the world is flat and moon and stars hang from the sky like tiny lantern. Actually they are all round, held together by gravity; some are unimaginably large they ignite, and their light could take decades to get here.
- thunder is caused by some celestial being banging a hammer. Actually, electrical charge imbalance causes electrons to race to the ground, heating up the air as they go; the sound we hear is essentially popping air molecules.
- children who die and come back again are possessed. Actually, parents repeatedly produce offspring with the same genetic issues that cause early death (e.g. sickle cell anemia or similar) who bear a striking resemblance to the siblings who died.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 10:52pm On Mar 31, 2020
ERockson:
Pls don't let them come here either because they may not pray for you.

I'm not saying Nigeria is better than Ireland, but Ireland is not as great as the picture he's painting.

I said UK is better. Ireland is only good if you're raising a family but trust me you won't be rich.

You'll also be extremely bored as it is a conservative country.

Canada, UK other countries are better for young educated people with ambition.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 10:53pm On Mar 31, 2020
Ignorance, How can you claim to have lived in Ireland for over 20 years and seem not to know what is happening around you. That's bad. I said many people including Nigerians were paid 350 EURO TODAY BEING TUESDAY. Below is my evidence. show me yours
Focusingmore:


They're not paying 350 a week, that's a big lie.

The money is means tested and I'm not getting it .


Even though I've paid 20 years of taxes ..

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 10:53pm On Mar 31, 2020
Clean, serene and sincere to your health.
That side good sha undecided
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by 9jaRealist: 10:55pm On Mar 31, 2020
ERockson:
Pls don't let them come here either because they may not pray for you.

Different strokes for different folks...
Coming to Nigeria was the best thing that ever happened to me (even if I did not realize it then).

It’s not cut-and-dried, but one thing I know for certain is that among our extended family born in the US, everyone who lived or schooled in Nigeria has been MORE successful academically and professionally after returning to the US (and even those of us who choose to remain here).
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Phelixblaq(m): 10:56pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
It seems you are yet to roll with the right people. I have friends who finished from UL and Griffith College in Limerick. Two are now working in Facebook in Dublin while some are working in Amazon, Johnson and Johnson and other good companies. While some people are not making it in life, others are doing fine. You are only telling us about the negative side as if there are no positive sides too.

You should understand that people have different luck. So don't think everybody will struggle because you did.

The questions should be what services can you offer?

What are you really good at?

Have you equipped yourself with the necessary skills?

Nigerians who are good in IT and financial services are doing very fine here in Ireland. Even the health professionals are also doing fine here.


Don’t mind all this people that went to another mans country on a visitor visa

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 10:57pm On Mar 31, 2020
LivingSage:
Should we now CONTINUE LIKE THIS?

I don’t want us to continue like this too cry
But you can’t fix problems until the real root causes have been properly identified. It is the other impossible (more important) slant to the equation.
When I saw this post before, I thought you rose to my striking out challenge and was intending to cancel out my post (I have been on a ?sugar ?spice rush all week!). I missed your message earlier. I just reread it now.
Cheers

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 10:58pm On Mar 31, 2020
are you minding him. Someone that does not have any skills yet he is complaining. That's his business.
Phelixblaq:



Don’t mind all this people that went to another mans country on a visitor visa

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 10:59pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
Ignorance

Let's assume you get 350 a week , spend 65 on shopping 240 per month, depending on your lifestyle there is more .

Eg I still have to pay bills like, electric and gas insurance, internet...

You're living a student lifestyle , that's why you think 350 EUR is money .

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by 9jaRealist: 10:59pm On Mar 31, 2020
ERockson:
If someone can't make in Ireland after 20yrs. You may not make in Nigeria if you come. Don't be decieve by Nigeria politicians and Yahoo boys in Nigeria

Not necessarily true...
The fact that there is so much that’s yet to be done in Nigeria means there are infinitely more opportunities to do significant things.
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by ERockson: 11:00pm On Mar 31, 2020
See what the best state in Nigeria, Lagos has to offer her people. This is one of the reasons we don't speak too well of our leaders

Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Phelixblaq(m): 11:01pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
are you minding him. Someone that does not have any skills yet he is complaining. That's his business.

Believe it bro, some people are just so dumb. You went to another mans country on a visitor visa without any skill and you refuse to develop yourself even after getting stay. You want to compare yourself with someone that went to the country on a study route with more information on how to build himself from the scratch??

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 11:02pm On Mar 31, 2020
nextstep:


You're asking me the same question that theists (i.e. those who believe in God) have never been able to answer: "where did God come from"? Their answer is the enigmatic - but quite useless - "God has always existed". I submit to you the same: "nature has always existed, and the current Universe via the Big Bang is one manifestation of it".

Nobody knows; there are theories (some in the form of faith and religion, some are being refined over time). But all of them are Man's attempt at understanding existence.

First, I'm agnostic and a freethinker. Most atheist claim to be free thinkers. If scientists come up with a claim Tomorrow (as they often do) that they've discovered how the big bang started. Atheist would defend it with their lives like it's a fact and they were around when it took place. To even think you can explain what happened millions or billions of years ago is laughable. Remember this, nothing can come of nothing.
Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by 9jaRealist: 11:02pm On Mar 31, 2020
Focusingmore:
You don't get it, a guy living in Ireland paying 350 per month is renting a room.

Some Nigerians here have their own properties maybe small but it's theirs.

So the false pretence of living better than Nigerians is flawed .

Anyway think why would I lie, I'm doing this for you to know the truth because I'm not the boastful type and I love my peeps

It’s actually the bank’s property...
Until they pay off that mortgage in 25-35 years.

Obviously, there are folks living better in Nigeria as well as folks living better in Ireland.
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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:03pm On Mar 31, 2020
You really don't know anything. I have really observed this. Ignorance, How can you claim to have lived in Ireland for over 20 years and seem not to know what is happening around you. That's bad. I said many people including Nigerians were paid 350 euro TODAY. Or are you still doubting it.

My rent which is 325 euro covers ALL the bills including gas, electricity e.t.c. It is clear that your life is different from mine.

YOU CAN BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU WANT. It's not my concern.
Focusingmore:


Let's assume you get 350 a week , spend 65 on shopping 240 per month, depending on your lifestyle there is more .

Eg I still have to pay bills like, electric and gas insurance, internet...

You're living a student lifestyle , that's why you think 350 EUR is money .

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by mechanics(m): 11:03pm On Mar 31, 2020
Our government can't pay everyone o, it will crash.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 11:04pm On Mar 31, 2020
nextstep:


You're asking me the same question that theists (i.e. those who believe in God) have never been able to answer: "where did God come from"? Their answer is the enigmatic - but quite useless - "God has always existed". I submit to you the same: "nature has always existed, and the current Universe via the Big Bang is one manifestation of it".

Nobody knows; there are theories (some in the form of faith and religion, some are being refined over time*). But all of them are Man's attempt at understanding existence.

Some of my favorite theories over time
- the world is flat and moon and stars hang from the sky like tiny lantern. Actually they are all round, held together by gravity; some are unimaginably large they ignite, and their light could take decades to get here.
- thunder is caused by some celestial being shaking a hammer. Electrical charge imbalance causes electrons to race to the ground, heating up the air as they go, and the sound we hear is essentially popping air molecules.
- children who die and come back again are possessed. Actually, parents repeatedly produce offspring with the same genetic issues that cause early death (e.g. sickle cell anemia or similar) who bear a striking resemblance to the siblings who died.

Brother, I know the theory you mentioned and it's pure nonsense. The big bang is there so atheist can have something to masturbate about when asked about the origin of life. Even with all our knowledge, we can't create the simplest cell, we don't know how to start or where to start from. If see how a cell operates, you will be amazed. Miniture machines far more complex than anything humans have created. How did they assemble themselves, where did the information of each cell come from? Information mean intelligence which means consciousness. Just use your logic instead of following theories that can never be demonstrated. Just think about this. Humans have a brain, how did a brain come to being by something brainless? Tell me how? How can ignorance create intelligence?

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Pathfinder121: 11:06pm On Mar 31, 2020
Focusingmore:


I am returning, finishing off my property and setting up.

I'll tell you one thing , if you want a future leave Ireland

It's a mess !!!


Oga let's place a bet, you will run back.

I am a Dubiner who pays over €900 of my salary as income tax, so I know what am saying.

Allow the OP to enjoy his life/post in peace and hope of a better future considering that you have had enough of Ireland.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:06pm On Mar 31, 2020
Phelixblaq:



Don’t mind all this people that went to another mans country on a visitor visa

You don't know shit, all the major companies are in Dublin, in fact companies like Facebook, Google are all in Dublin.

Now tell me the cost of renting a flat in Dublin and your salary expectations?

You guys are easily impressed, been there done that.

I'm not saying everyone is doing shitty jobs , I'm saying Ireland is not that much of a great country

Statistically if we look at every Nigerian in Ireland I can tell you for a fact that most are in low paid jobs ...

Limerick is even worse , the have northern trust, Johnson and Johnson which is shift work, then you have Uber and some companies in raheen.

It's not great if you are ambitious.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Zico5(m): 11:07pm On Mar 31, 2020
Onlyonebuhari:


Things work yet they are dying. Mr Man FG have started paying the vulnerable and Lagos State has started sharing food.
Mr man ur problem is deep and I pray God will surely deliver u.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Phelixblaq(m): 11:09pm On Mar 31, 2020
And one mumu will say Ireland no good. Thunder fire the devil

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Pathfinder121: 11:11pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
It seems you are yet to roll with the right people. I have friends who finished from UL and Griffith College in Limerick. Two are now working in Facebook in Dublin while some are working in Amazon, Johnson and Johnson and other good companies. While some people are not making it in life, others are doing fine. You are only telling us about the negative side as if there are no positive sides too.

You should understand that people have different luck. So don't think everybody will struggle because you did.

The questions should be what services can you offer?

What are you really good at?

Have you equipped yourself with the necessary skills?

Nigerians who are good in IT and financial services are doing very fine here in Ireland. Even the health professionals are also doing fine here.

You are correct on this, I work for one of those companies you mentioned as a manager.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:11pm On Mar 31, 2020
Pathfinder121:


Oga let's place a bet, you will run back.

I am a Dubiner who pays over €900 of my salary as income tax, so I know what am saying.

Allow the OP to enjoy his life/post in peace and hope of a better future considering that you had enough of Ireland.



That's 4 k a month , not great same as taxi drivers earn but don't have to declare.

If you add Dublin expenses, you'll realise you're just getting by.


When treasury bills were good , some people with 70 million invested were earning close to your salary without lifting a finger.

Anyway I'll stop here ... Thanks for listening

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:11pm On Mar 31, 2020
that is what people don't understand. One has to develop himself/herself to become essential in a civilized country. The competition is real. It all boils down to what you can offer.
Phelixblaq:


Believe it bro, some people are just so dumb. You went to another mans country on a visitor visa without any skill and you refuse to develop yourself even after getting stay. You want to compare yourself with someone that went to the country on a study route with more information on how to build himself from the scratch??

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Nobody: 11:11pm On Mar 31, 2020
9jaRealist:


Not necessarily true...
The fact that there is so much that’s yet to be done in Nigeria means there are infinitely more opportunities to do significant things.
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I do have some friends that was thinking like him few years ago,he probably will know some of them if he’s truly in Limerick for 22yrs,some of these friends went back to 9ja yrs ago now,they’re still calling me on phone begging for money,some of them want to come back but they can’t.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:13pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
that is what people don't understand. One has to develop himself/herself to become essential in a civilized country. The competition is real. It all boils down to what you can offer.

But he still shares a room lol and arguing with someone who has a property in a well sought out area in Limerick.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:14pm On Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for this. The other guy has just been talking as if there is nothing good in Ireland. I wonder what he's still doing there. Skills are very essential.
Pathfinder121:


You are correct on this, I work for one of those companies you mentioned as a manager.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by dainformant(m): 11:16pm On Mar 31, 2020
Not shared room but shared house. It's a 4 bedroom duplex that has four double bedrooms, kitchen, parlour and bathrooms. Hope you know what that means. Stop displaying your ignorance on a public forum.
Focusingmore:


But he still shares a room lol and arguing with someone who has a property in a well sought out area in Limerick.

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Re: Coronavirus Lockdown: A Nairalander In Ireland Shares His Experience (Photos) by Focusingmore: 11:17pm On Mar 31, 2020
dainformant:
Not shared room but shared house. It's a 4 bedroom duplex that has four double bedrooms. Hope you know what that means. Stop displaying your ignorance on a public forum.

Bro let's stop arguing, please get my point. If you are qualified get out of Ireland.

Love you bro

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