peeps4u:


Moooooove.
Your family are in the best position to tell you the situations in Canada. They are settled there already.

One May not live a flamboyant life abroad as in Nigeria, but there is quality life there and you can always come to Nigeria to live a loud life you want, no thanks to our devalued Naira.

true. Thank you

peeps4u:


Ask your siblings about this also. It is as important as career.

Alright bro

mariemummy:


If only I can like your comment a million time. OP, listen to him. If you have the opportunity now, flee. I am in the same system as you. Flee.
God be with you.

Amen. Thank you ma

mcknowles:
You see this as a challenge because you have options, lucky you.
Please before you regret.
Migrate now.

Thank you. May God open great doors for you too. Amen

jfcampbell81:
Please what's your company's website

please pm me instead. Thanks

MesoDguy:
This guy still dy ask questions �, Oga leave this country jor.. you’ll probably regret it later if you don’t.

lol....thanks

Wow!! That's just bitter jealousy!!

I'm like you in terms of being an introverted private individual too. I did a 9-5 job for a year and a half before getting disillusioned with the whole thing and left the place. I sometimes still look back and have this thought that maybe leaving my former place of work was a mistake because situation hasn't really improved.

If you don't mind, please bro, I would like to connect with you. I really would like to work from home too, I dont mind my neighbours suspecting and getting jealous of me as long as my conscience is clean and I'm working hard. I just need a push in the right direction and wont be a trouble.

You could please just quote me sir and I would drop my contact. I would be really grateful if you do help me.

Thanks

studentofTruth:


If you know me, you would know that I'm not the type that shows off. I'm one introverted private individual. I have just one friend in my neighborhood.

I work from home and I keep my business to myself. None of my neighbors know about my business.

During the lockdown, we had a serious power outage, so I bought a bigger Gen that can carry my fridge — it's fully stocked for the lockdown. They started questioning my source of income, gossiping and spreading false rumour about me

I decided to make my business public by using my Upwork profile on my WhatsApp DP. They went and dug out how much I'm making, and since then, their bitterness knows no bounds (even +60 years old men among them) — Imagine calling Upwork fraud! None of them even considers the hard work it took to build a Top-rated status; all they look at is the earning, which, to them, means a lot but, to me, is very small that I can't even think of marriage with the income level.

Send me a pm

Kenplay:

Sir, what area of Tech are you. Am asking because am a final year student Statistics/Computer science and would need a career guide from you.

TallNigerian:
thanks bro

You wlcm.

Ibime:


Don't know about N80k in Canadian dollars but N80k is £160 which is about half what an IT consultant or any professional consultant will earn at a mid management level which is around £250-£500 day rate. With adequate tax planning and usage of pension allowance, one can keep almost all of that.

For paid Employees a decent mid to senior management role should yield anywhere between £150 and £300 daily before tax so you can call N80K anywhere between half a day to a full day's pay, while after tax, you can call it anywhere between half a day to 2 days net pay.

I see where you are coming from. You were converting to GBP. 1 Canadian dollar is around N278 unlike 1 GBP that is N500. I used CAD since that is where OP is interested in moving to. I also used the wages obtainable in Canada.

TallNigerian:
We have complained endlessly. We are even a revenue generating agency but because the management under remits or do not even remit at all to the national treasury, the FG never takes us serious. Worse is the fact that because our management are benefitting from the revenue leakages, they are not so keen about pursuing a better remuneration package. I will keep trying till my Canadian visa is ready. Whichever comes first. Thanks Sir

Okay sir, it's well.

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.

Guy , hear wetin you they talk? Canada / Nigeria, It's un-comparable nah. you don't even have to rethink anything just tell your brothers you want to Migrate and be a citizen of Canada.

wiseone28:
I know but living with people of low IQ is depressing.

move far away from those that don't add value to u bro...

TallNigerian:
hmmm....thank you

Uwc but y the hmmm

softplace:

fixed

I sent you a mail sir.

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.

Bros please. My advise is for you to leave for canada. There is no assurance in this country.

And please and please. I would like to have your number so we can talk. I would really use your help. I really want to migrate seriously as soon as the ban is lifted in airports.

My brother, I had lived in two other countries including Canada. No doubt the quality of living in Canada is high but It comes with a prize. In a country where people are paid by hour should make you ask why. You have to work your ass up daily. If you want to enjoy the kind of life you are used for the past 30 years then you will constantly be thinking of Nigeria and it will push you to come back to Nigeria for a vacation. Definitely you will miss your social life in Canada, the grooves and the layback Nigeria brings. You will miss your friends in Nigeria (for real). On the other side, the things you take as Luxury in Nigeria are taken for granted in Canada. You will never be debt free if you live in Canada and that is is how the society is structured. You work and work and work. No break. The phone you use is on contract, the water you drink is not free, the house you live is on 25 to 30 years mortgage. No free TV to watch. When yo hit 50 + years those things we call luxury in Nigeria but are taken for granted will not make meaning to you again. You start thinking more of social life and Nigeria. You want to come back or want your kids to come back to Nigeria to study. If you make it in Nigeria, then there will be no place like Naija to live.

It is well

My dear brother RUN for your life, it's something I'm regretting for ATM . When i was asked to go to UK but i was really enjoying life here in Nigeria cos my work was going on smoothly. Now at my age I'm just thankful for the gift of life. Nigeria isn't guaranteed for anyone today you live extravagant life style tomorrow you become broke. Bro japa

Jokerman:


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

bro computer science is different , his IT period (6 months) should have given him enough time to be sure about himself

if it wasnt for this coronavirus, he would be in final year second semester by now and still be looking for career guide before he even starts talking about mastering his said career.

some of them are just unserious and lazy, they just fVck from level 100 upto nysc service

in the end they blame the federal government

#spits

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.

Can you teach me programming sir?

TallNigerian:
The bitter truth is that for except for some specialised agencies of government, the core civil service creates room for dearth of career, complacency and mediocrity. The problem with switching to MNCs or private organisations is that my current work experience is in conflict with my discipline. There is so much redundancy in the civil service and sometimes, no clear job description. I will consider your submission too ma'am. Thank you.

hmmmm... True all you've said. And other organizations really want to see experience aligned with field of study and training.

What are your values and inner aspirations, if they align with going abroad, that may be best, or you come up with a one or two years plan to gather resources, or maybe start doing on the side what aligns with your discipline so you have some experience, after all the civil service gives a lot of free time or just take the advice on taking a study leave or something to go sail the abroad waters if it doesn't work, ur job remains.

My candid advice to you brother is to travel to Canada, but also importantly take it to God in prayers and never take any step in life without consulting with God. He is the best councilor to contact because He knows the very end of a man's life from the beginning. Thank you. God bless you

dgee1:
Wow!! That's just bitter jealousy!!

I'm like you in terms of being an introverted private individual too. I did a 9-5 job for a year and a half before getting disillusioned with the whole thing and left the place. I sometimes still look back and have this thought that maybe leaving my former place of work was a mistake because situation hasn't really improved.

If you don't mind, please bro, I would like to connect with you. I really would like to work from home too, I dont mind my neighbours suspecting and getting jealous of me as long as my conscience is clean and I'm working hard. I just need a push in the right direction and wont be a trouble.

You could please just quote me sir and I would drop my contact. I would be really grateful if you do help me.

Thanks

DM

NDakota:
The career dilemma...

Many years ago I was where you are now.

I took the road less traveled. I settled for a career in Nigeria.

I got a job in a Big 4. Then moved on to an FMCG, where the perks are much higher!

On education, I got chartered, and I'm finishing an MBA.

On family, I got married to my best friend from University, and I just made my first baby.

Do I regret not moving to the US to join my mom, a US citizen?

I do. Every. Single. Minute.

Why? Nigeria is a very uncertain place to stay and thrive. You could be up there in the sky today and the next week you're back on the mud. In a country of many poor people, you run the risk of becoming a victim of crime due to envy...post COVID-19 it'll get worse.

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.

I want to leave, not because I'm broke in Nigeria, but the collective poverty in this country scares me...

Most crimes committed today are more out of envy and hunger than of greed.

If you can, please run. For your SAFETY!

My brother, I am 24 oh. I finished school at 20 and was through with service at 21. My British Canadian cousins called me then, I said let me work first. Honestly this morning, I talked to my cousin on twitter and she legit was angry about the entire thing. They have tried convincing me to come to the abroad for 3 years.

I'm getting out of here as soon as I can. There's nothing remaining for me to do here.

I've sent you an email. Thanks very much.

studentofTruth:


DM

TallNigerian:
I just marvel at how people who have never been in the civil service will come and tag others liar.

What will I gain from reducing my salary? Shouldn't I even be ashamed of my salary as a MSc holder and a senior level civil servant?

Don't mind the guy, he feeds on hearsays. They won't ask questions.

Move Asap!! Ma go ise yen

I never thought there would be someone contemplating between Nigeria and Canada. For me it is Canada sharply for numerous reasons I can't count

TallNigerian:
Thank you ma'am @VickyRotex. I appreciate you taking your time to be indepth and insightful in your post.

I have a MSc degree in Environmental and Marine Pollution Management. Although, I am considering pursuing a new career in IT (as most people here have advised) or public health (I have two years experience in this field before joining the civil service and the global pandemic just reawakened me to the relevance of public health experts and health policy managers globally).

I will begin to take online courses as you habe suggested.

Also, I am a Christian and believe in the efficacy of prayers.

I wouldnt mind reaching you for more guidance. Thanks again

Hi, it's my pleasure and good to know you find it helpful.

In bold, great, great, great!

You cant go wrong with either of the 2 professions. IT is a big deal in Canada, the same with some other professions. Public health too is another, and like you mentioned, this wasn't likely valued as much until this pandemic. I have some friends in the public health field and they're so in demand right now. I dont even need to talk about the money they get from it.

Like someone mentioned, skills are more of what cannyland values than degrees. So even with your degree, continue to learn like you said. Learn online, learn one or 2 hands on skills. You can be working a professional job and also have a side business based on your skills that will also bring you money.

I've read how people talk about debt, yes that's the way the system is programmed. And Tax isn't even funny. Its like you are working for the government, although they have a tax return system that is very valuable and rewarding. At the end of day it depends on what you are looking for. If you are someone who isn't competitive, or feel the need to accomplish everything in a short space, then you take your time. Once there's life, there's hope for what you can accomplish. Go for what you can afford. The good thing also is health care is free in Canada, because that's another unplanned emergency that can put one in debt, but the government covers majority of that worry. Coupled with your work medical insurance, you will likely not have so much to pay when it comes to buying medications.

Not everyone living in Canada has massive debts as being portrayed. (but again, I might be wrong ) Some people work, save and decide to opt for only what they can afford. some have debts but yet strategize and are able to manage it. It all depends. Not one shoe size fits all. The interesting thing is Nigerians are really the ones in competition with themselves. Canadians really dont care that much. The most debt a Canadian will be in is mortgage (which of course is massive ooo ), but compare to a Nigerian that just arrived Canada in 3 months and is already thinking of opting for several loans for car, mortgage, school etc. Priority is key! That's not to rule out the fact that the system is set up in a way to make everyone live in debt. That's why most companies will offer you credit card, offer you increase in your card limit, and even offer you mortgage (even when you are barely a year in the country), that's when you realize that not everything is free and you need to think and plan wisely.

So dont let any of this scare or discourage you. If you sense the need to do, and you've been able to discern, then make plans and move. Also age is really on your side, especially with the point based system. If you are 30 or < you get a even higher point.

And absolutely, please feel free to reach out. Cheers