Exmay02:


What makes me reply u is when i read where u wrote that u have gone far in civil service... Like seriously are u kidding me I am a level 12 officer, FG staff..... I am soooo ready to dump the level in the trash bin and relocate any moment.

Wow boss! Thanks for your insightful comment. It will help a great deal

Deloo:
Asking this question sef is unnecessary, it is like asking should I die or should I live. Nigeria and Canada are like death and life respectively. Oh! That reminds me what my friend told me " Dele, my regrets ever in life was the years I wasted in Nigeria" a word is enough for a wise.

thank you

TallNigerian:
I join my faith with yours.....God will make a way for you within the shortest possible time. Do not lose hope and keep believing Sir.

I appreciate sir

drehdinho:



Brother, go and learn one programming language.

This will pay off in the end.

Join StartNG or contact me through email, I'm ready to put you through without collecting a dime.

Nigeria is such a useless country.

bro how do i get your email

bjnice:


If what you state is true about your current job level, I will sincerely advise you to stay please.
Take a look at the long run benefit. You are just 30 already in level 10, according to you you will be in level 12 by next year, has it across your mind that with your age you might end up to be permanent secretary, for a long time and if God will you will become HOS(Head of service of the federation) pay close attention at the long term benefits you will stand to gain and the state you represent at the nearest future. Don't forget critical decision that benefit Nigerian are taking by the top echelons of government officials.

To me sir, you have more to gain status and money wise if you remain in the federal job.
My 2 cent advise.

Thanks for this advise. I really appreciate. I know I might have a bright future in the civil service coupled with the fact that I am also politically aware and love taking leadership roles whenever the opportunity presents itself. However, I am worried about the current reward system....and the things I have to endure before getting to that directorial/perm sec cadre. Thanks still....I will also consider your input.

TallNigerian:
Thank you Sir. Do you have a reason why you emphasised on getting married before migrating because I am not in a relationship presently? I also do not think I can get married that soon before leaving.

Because of the virus, Canada is not accepting any visitor for now. You are a man, so babe go easy to catch in the abroad.

Is it that the blacks have no self respect or shame Always discussing how to go to UK Canada USA Spain Italy China.

jezdougstone:
Pls pls connect me to those ur siblings in Canada, I need a sure contact to migrate to Canada. I've tried multiple times but those useless agents keeps failing me.

Bros, connect you just like that? What route have you been applying through previously? Express entry, academic? If what you need is advise, I can try and connect you but can't promise anything more.

TallNigerian:
Well, I no dey into travel stuff.....but if you need any guidance, I can always ask qiestions from my siblings on your behalf. Also check the travel section here on nairaland, people migrate with little or no connection even to Canada.

OK bros thanks

ibawon:
Think of just 1 thing and one thing alone
Your unborn children
Three generations down the line will read this story and thank God you are the best decision to LEAVE

This is very apt. Thanks

TallNigerian:
Hello Nairalanders,

I will be 30 years in a few months and I have never felt so much unease as I do right now. I work with one of the federal parastatals and I am currently on level 10 going to 12 next year. I have a Master degree athough it is not exactly relevant to my current job.

The problem is that my organisation uses the Ministry salary structure and my monthly net is below 80k even as a level 10 staff.

I am not married and I am academically inclined. Asides having a Master degree, I have over 8 professional certifications.

I have been trying to clinch a transfer of service to a better parastatal where the remuneration is better and where my knowledge/experiences as a science graduate will be better appreciated but it has been a bit difficult.

However, just before the COVID-19 episode in Nigeria, I got the right link for a transfer of service to a better parastatal but the process got stalled with the COVID-19 palaver.

I have 4 siblings who are Canadian citizens and they have been on my neck to migrate. I never took the calls seriously until this lockdown period. My siblings are arguing about the uncertainty of the Nigerian economy post-covid and advising me to seize this opportunity to migrate and start a new career over there?

My question therefore, "is it wise to stay back since I have gone quite far in my public service career and just wait for the opportunity to transfer my service to a better paying federal parastatal OR do I migrate to Canada and start a new career?

Your honest inputs will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

@CrazyMan @1forall Please I need your help in pushing this forward for a wider view. Thank you.

being in level 10 does not tell us how many years you have put into Fed Civil Service because we don't know what was your entry level based on your qualifications. If you have been confirmed, good. If you have worked up to 10 years, better(meaning you're entitled to gratuity and pension).
If the later is the case, I will advice you not just to pack up your bags and travel to CA. This is because, once you leave Naija and travel overseas, within the first 6 months, the thoughts that will come to you are "e be like say I don make mistake oo". "This thing no dey as I been reason am o". "I been dey do well for Naija pass this level naa". No matter who you be, no matter the family wey you get abroad, no matter how rosy your friends wey dey abroad been paint am, you must face huge shock, left, right, center (serious gbas!gbos!!). As you arrive, after 3days max, you're on your own. The only exception to the shock is if your are a politically exposed Nigerian pikin wey your thieving parents don buy house abroad and you travelled with a Mastercard wey "carry weight".
So, back to the main point. I will advise you to process a study leave, with or without pay based on what is obtainable in your ministry. Go to Canada as a student ( relevant M.Sc as u said). If you reach there and survive the shock I explained above, you send in your resignation from there and stay. But if you get there and dislike the climate, poor social life, starting afresh both in carrear and life generally, you jejelly come back home. After all, you are in line to be a director or permsec all things being equal. Good luck

Ginomel:
Canada, Canada,Canada .All they advise is move move ,move.

Nobody considers the fate of an immigrant to Canada.


Going to an organised society is good but is it really perfect as always assumed.


If only those in Canada can give unbiased account of life over there maybe the decision could be clearer but funny enough many folks here will be disappointed of their dear Canada.

I dont think my siblings will want anything but the best for me. At least, they know how far I have come over here.

Ten06:
Guy, immediately the way is clear run out of this country if not you will regret not doing so in future

thanks

NDakota:
The career dilemma...

...look at you at 30. You're dithering. You're pussyfooting.

Look at me at 28. I still regret the mistake my 25 year old self made. I'm pushing daily to leave Nigeria..

He's 29

osazsky:
as a federal staff u can apply for a 2 year leave with pay..travel out and give it a try if it favours u move on but if it doesn't return back simple

thank you @osazsky...this is exactly what I am considering. Thanks again.

If you are not aware, there are various immigration options for those hoping to become Canadian permanent residents:

Canadian Experience Class
Family Sponsorship
Live-in Caregiver Program
Federal Skilled Workers Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
The Self-Employed Persons Program
Start-up Visa Program
Temporary Foreign Worker Program

jezdougstone:
Guy abeg give me ur sure Canada contact. Agents keeps failing me

Bro, I have no sure contacts. All I have are my siblings who are so willing and eager to help me come over.

bejeria101:
What is a federal job?; Canada guy move.

lol....thanks bro

baratech:
I didn't bother reading your post.... The topic is okay for me..... Better leave for Canada

thank you

Abolarin91:

I am not really good at advice, I will only put myself in your shoes.
I will prefer to migrate to Canada, that place is far better and I won't like opportunity to pass me by...

I don't mind if you can link me

Thank you bro. Why not try the express entry? pm me

Onlyonebuhari:
Let me tell u the simple truth, I export Yam and kola nut. The money I get from it I can't get it from Canada or the US. Let me tell u the real truth....I apply for credentialing in Canada and they have been disturbing since Monday that am qualified, they will issue work permit and Visa but I don't need it.

wow.....can you put me through your export business sir? Thank you

Expresswriter:


What kind of question is this?

Are you in Nigeria at all?

Do you see the madness of our political elites?

Do you see the paradox of your own situation?

A Masters degree holder earning less than 80k and you're banking on a transfer with higher pay as a rescue!

Assuming the next parastatal you're transferred to pays you 120k, is that "one" money commensurate to your educational qualifications?

What about when you get married and children come and your financial responsibility increases, is it 120k that will handle ALL your needs CONVENIENTLY?

Won't you want to buy a car? Build a house? Do other things?

Or you prefer this shithole of a country where your human rights is next to nothing?

I hope you have your answer.

This is how we answer questions like this in Nigeria.

Everybody's angry. Q.E.D.

I understand bro. Thanks for your honest submission. It will help a great deal.

mandate12:


I know u r only here to test people's patience. U and I know u have no career in Nigeria. Move on pls.

I just need a wide range of opinion and it has been awesome thus far. Thank you bro

DanEmakoji:
You can migrate and still keep your job here since nothing is moving on here in Nigeria owing to COVID-19 and come back and resign if you get better life out there in Canada.
I am sure you won't like to come back to Nigeria if you get there.
Or should I go in your place? I am ready to leave this country even to Benin Republic not to even talk of Canada.
Good luck!

Thank you....this is where I am leaning towards. I will apply for a study leave amd go test the waters over there.

TallNigerian:
I dont think my siblings will want anything but the best for me. At least, they know how far I have come over here.

Then, you have nothing to be scared of. I believe Canada is a good place for you as a lot of people have advised. Pray, make up your mind, and follow your plan. Good luck bro.

Exmay02:


Guy, I am a level 12 officer, my salary is not up to 100k, after the minimum wage review oooo, initially I collect less than 80k as level 12.

I work in Federal Ministry.

God will bless you bro. Many of these people have never been in the civil service yet they are quick to tag people liars.

If I tell you say my salary na 500k, I go come share am with you? What is the essence of lying about my take home?

Millennialaku:


you are supposed to have found a career and be actively chasing it at final year

what have you been doing, any way better late than never.

Lol... Even after service, many haven't found a career yet.... Seems you don't know what Nigeria is

cassidy1996:
go to Canada, bros please I need a federal job, help your brother

Not much is happening now cos of the COVID-19. Did you apply for NIS?

drail400:
Hello, from what you have revealed about yourself, you are very much eligible to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry). It is the fastest way for you to get a Canadian PR and eventually become a Citizen, I would know cuz i recently got mine.

In regard to your question, I will advise you take the risk and move. Sure, settling down in Canada might be difficult, but its definitely not impossible. You have a family over there, to help ease the burden.

PS. If you do decide to move, make you do a proper research on how to settle in Canada. You'll find tons of information,

Congrats bro. The express entry is exactly the route my siblings advised since I have what it takes. I only just need to perform excellently well in IELTS

HBB1:
I made this mistake years ago...

My brother and sister had been begging me to leave... i said mba, Naija till I die!

I wasted 3 years of my life slaving in a messed up system.

Now I don carry my kaya!

Know this, the most important factor in determining success is environment and not effort!

Deep! Thanks Sir for your honest response

datola:
This that every one is leaving for Canada. Who will now remain to fix Nigeria

Most of you people just like to reap from where you did not sow.

And you are not going to the Canada to solve any problem for humanity but just to get 'good employment' and now pray that Nigeria catches fire and averyone remaining there should go to hell.

For those of you badmouthing Nigeria. Remember 'ajo Ko le da bi ile' (Other people's country can never be.like your own country)

By God's grace Nigeria shall be great again in my life time.

You sir, are the definition of a patriot.

MrEgghead:
It's very true...
Grade level 10 is currently #794274 per annum

God bless you Sir. Them go dey follow person dey drag him salary like say na them dey pay person. The core civil service reward system is very poor. Most of my ogas on level 13 and 14 no get cars. Even some on level 15.