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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 12:02am On Feb 25, 2021
Aphrodite007:


Graduate jobs are 24k. A reputable company offered me 26k as a graduate staff. I have friends that earned 17k now they are on 35-44. My first job in the UK was 22k (3 years ago) but now, omo!

So no, 28k is a good salary when you’re starting. Let’s learn to be grateful and to build from small to big.
It's not about being ungrateful. Sometimes if you undersell yourself, it's very difficult to recover except you leave for another company. During my time, low paying graduate jobs in my industry were paying £26k while some were paying £40k. This was almost 10 years ago. I do not see anything wrong with the person raising an eyebrow about the pay. He/she was probably trying to gauge opinion on the salary. I thought my pay was okay since it was similar to my earnings in Nigeria but because I hadn't worked in the UK before, I didn't know much about the cost of living and taxation.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by TheGuyFromHR: 12:13am On Feb 25, 2021
jesudaughter:
This has been dealt with, why bringing it up again?
State your fears, our gurus here will answer to the best of their knowledge.

Your willingness to leave Nigeria is the motivating factor here, if you are not ready no amount will be good enough for you.

25k before tax is enough, though a stepping stone if you feel you deserve better.
You come in, stay like 3months to get settled before your family comes.

From my little experience,
$1000 can take care of a month rent plus bills
$400 for feeding @$100 weekly
$100 for a month transport
Balance of $400 or more
Above is for a small family in northern England
If you are flamboyant, like hushpupi kinda, am afraid it may not be enough.

Cheers


You forgot HMRC and council tax.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 12:26am On Feb 25, 2021
dustydee:

It's not about being ungrateful. Sometimes if you undersell yourself, it's very difficult to recover except you leave for another company. During my time, low paying graduate jobs in my industry were paying £26k while some were paying £40k. This was almost 10 years ago. I do not see anything wrong with the person raising an eyebrow about the pay. He/she was probably trying to gauge opinion on the salary. I thought my pay was okay since it was similar to my earnings in Nigeria but because I hadn't worked in the UK before, I didn't know much about the cost of living and taxation.


KEY WORD: 'In My Industry'

Do you have an idea what a Senior Lecturer in a University, with a PhD earns?
Any ideas how much a Band 6/7 Nurse in the NHS earns?
Those primary school teachers that teach your children (assuming the little ones attend state schools), do you have an idea of their pay?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 12:48am On Feb 25, 2021
RalphJean:



KEY WORD: 'In My Industry'

Do you have an idea what a Senior Lecturer in a University, with a PhD earns?
Any ideas how much a Band 6/7 Nurse in the NHS earns?
Those primary school teachers that teach your children (assuming the little ones attend state schools), do you have an idea of their pay?

Spot on

@sweetjusty

If you think 25k starting is small for you, look for the market rate elsewhere or try USA,Canada or Australia

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wallg123: 8:46am On Feb 25, 2021
Sweetjusty:

I am an embryologist who works and live in Lagos, Nigeria. Pls I am looking forward to leaving Nigeria. Is there a way i can apply for jobs from here first or are there any professional courses to be taken. Pls I need answers. my email address is sweetjusty001@yahoo.com. Thanks
I am an embryologist, and i just got a job with a Hospital in Manchester after doing series of interview.

the starting salary is 25k annually which i consider small for me.

I would like to find out the best city to stay,( within a 30mins radius to Manchester) because i dont think i can live in the city center with that amount. also do you advise i bring my family immediately? will that salary be enough for us.

Please i need help, i have just a month to get ready.

@justwise and everybody else.

thank you.
From her statements, I think the woman has already made up her mind that 25k is too small for her, so lets leave it at that.....
She needs help with nearby affordable cities and towns around Manchester that are easy for commuting to work....
if you live around Manchester or you know the area please show her some love.

Madam as someone earlier advice, It might be best if you come first and bring you family afterwards so you can acclimatise yourself with the environment and schools for your children before moving them over. But it’s entirely up to you. I know a family that came with all the family at once and they are now settled. It’s your call. All the best
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by zeb04(f): 9:23am On Feb 25, 2021
Sweetjusty:
please can you help me out with the this info. i want to apply for jobs in uk as an embryologist too. pease information regarding this will be so much appreciated.



you can go on indeed or IVFNET to look for job vacancies. those are the 2 main places i went .

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by humblemoi: 9:23am On Feb 25, 2021
I don't think @sweetjusty is saying s/he has got a job. I believe the poster was quoting @zeb04 and did not quote the original poster who actually got a job (ref page 545) properly to request how he got the job.

So I think this poster @sweetjusty is simply requesting how to apply and secure a role to become an embryologist and not actually indicating a job has been secured.

The two posts are identical and I feel wasn't edited/quoted properly lol.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Judzygal(f): 10:09am On Feb 25, 2021
Please, I am looking for a childminder/babysitter in Merseyside Liverpool..

Can Anybody recommend a good and affordable one..?

Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by chrisj2(m): 1:58pm On Feb 25, 2021
humblemoi:
I don't think @sweetjusty is saying s/he has got a job. I believe the poster was quoting @zeb04 and did not quote the original poster who actually got a job (ref page 545) properly to request how he got the job.

So I think this poster @sweetjusty is simply requesting how to apply and secure a role to become an embryologist and not actually indicating a job has been secured.

The two posts are identical and I feel wasn't edited/quoted properly lol.

Even the original poster deserves a rebuke! Instead of asking how he could manage on £25000 with a family. He is telling us that the money is not enough. How is that really relevant?

If the money is not enough, then don't take the job. As for the mention of underselling oneself, what has that got to do with it? They offer you a job with a particular salary - you either take it or leave or if brave or stupid, you can ask for more money... In a situation where you are starting as a junior embryologist and let them know that it is only money you are interested in.

What is the average salary of an embryologist - take the top ones and the new starters - it is not more than £35000...

People need to word their questions better - simples!

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Endlessgrace: 2:30pm On Feb 25, 2021
This is a good one for lots of immigrants.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Joyousgem: 3:08pm On Feb 25, 2021
It is quite interesting how education is different across the four nations (due to devolved powers). My son was born in mid July 2013, he is 7 and currently in P3. My friend's son born in mid January 2014 is also in P3.

In Scotland 1st of March 2013 - 28th February 2014 is P3 and 1st of March 2014 - 28th February 2015 is P2

P1 is basically 4.5 to 5.5 year old.

We also have P7 in primary school which England doesn't have.

Parents of kids born after September can request for them to start the following year if you don't think they are ready for school.

LagosismyHome:


Depending on when he was born .....

sep 1 2012 to August 31 2013 are in Year 3 class.

sep 1 2013 to August 31 2014 are in Year 2 class.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:46pm On Feb 25, 2021
Judzygal:
Please, I am looking for a childminder/babysitter in Merseyside Liverpool..

Can Anybody recommend a good and affordable one..?

Thank you.


@Grace321
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Grace321: 7:49pm On Feb 25, 2021
Kindly check your dm

Judzygal:
Please, I am looking for a childminder/babysitter in Merseyside Liverpool..

Can Anybody recommend a good and affordable one..?

Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:33pm On Feb 25, 2021
dustydee:

It's not about being ungrateful. Sometimes if you undersell yourself, it's very difficult to recover except you leave for another company. During my time, low paying graduate jobs in my industry were paying £26k while some were paying £40k. This was almost 10 years ago. I do not see anything wrong with the person raising an eyebrow about the pay. He/she was probably trying to gauge opinion on the salary. I thought my pay was okay since it was similar to my earnings in Nigeria but because I hadn't worked in the UK before, I didn't know much about the cost of living and taxation.

You’re right. And you even said it yourself. You hadn’t worked in the UK before (same with the poster), and that was your starting job right? (Same with this poster too).

I’m sure you earn far more now. But you started small. Also, within just 3 years I earn a lot more, my humble beginnings didn’t stop me from earning more. Finally, we advised the person with sincerity, if the salary is too small they shouldn’t have accepted the job. It’s wrong for them to accept a salary that’s beneath them.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:35pm On Feb 25, 2021
LagosismyHome:


Ok... start getting used to how uk state birthday. He never 7 until after August 25th grin so he is 6 years not 7 and he would be in year 2 and among the youngest since the cut of is August 31st

So until a day after your birthday before you are that age not months before like we say in Nigeria

I like this, let me keep claiming omoge grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Temitopegold221: 11:08pm On Feb 25, 2021
Please I'm in dare need of a job. Please any contact
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wallg123: 11:50pm On Feb 25, 2021
Temitopegold221:
Please I'm in dare need of a job. Please any contact
What’s your location, what type of jobs are you looking for ?. What’s your salary expectations?..what’s ur qualifications/ experience?... This is how to phrase your question sir wink

https://uk.indeed.com/m/

https://www.reed.co.uk/

https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs
And totaljobs.com

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 11:37pm On Feb 26, 2021
Goodevening Guys.
A friend of mine. She is a Geophysicist and wants to work in the UK.
What are the steps to go about it and what sites can she apply for a job
Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 12:30am On Feb 27, 2021
Adapapaokoye:
Goodevening Guys.
A friend of mine. She is a Geophysicist and wants to work in the UK.
What are the steps to go about it and what sites can she apply for a job
Thanks


Is she a Geophysicist because she obtained a 3 or 4 year degree in GeoPhysics? Or is she a Geophysicist because she is a practicing a Geophysicist?

I ask because you know, there is a difference between Philosopher and graduate of philosophy.

In any case,
Indeed.com
Totaljobs
Reed.com
CVlibrary
Etc are a good place to start.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mercyp001(f): 7:32am On Feb 27, 2021
Good morning my good people. How are you doing over there? Pls, I know someone who is a Telecommunication Engineer and want to try his luck In UK job market. pls, how is telecom job in UK? Is it in hot demand? Looking forward to responses. Thanks.
NB: any telecom certifications that can add more value to him?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 12:18pm On Feb 27, 2021
Mistake
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 12:20pm On Feb 27, 2021
She has both degree and experience

RalphJean:



Is she a Geophysicist because she obtained a 3 or 4 year degree in GeoPhysics? Or is she a Geophysicist because she is a practicing a Geophysicist?

I ask because you know, there is a difference between Philosopher and graduate of philosophy.

In any case,
Indeed.com
Totaljobs
Reed.com
CVlibrary
Etc are a good place to start.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by quivah(f): 3:45pm On Feb 27, 2021
Hi guys.
I need some answers please.
On License, name is - George Getty Gerry
On passport it's - George Getty Gerry
However, on notification of result from NMCN , it's written Gerry Getty George

Tried renewing license online and it says - RN number doesn't match surname.

What can be done?
Also, can this different name arrangement cause any issue with NMC UK?
Thanks in advance
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:38pm On Feb 27, 2021
quivah:
Hi guys.
I need some answers please.
On License, name is - George Getty Gerry
On passport it's - George Getty Gerry
However, on notification of result from NMCN , it's written Gerry Getty George

Tried renewing license online and it says - RN number doesn't match surname.

What can be done?
Also, can this different name arrangement cause any issue with NMC UK?
Thanks in advance


GGG

SORRY I couldn't resist

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by quivah(f): 6:40pm On Feb 27, 2021
umarwy:


GGG
SORRY I couldn't resist
why na sad
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 6:50pm On Feb 27, 2021
quivah:
Hi guys.
I need some answers please.
On License, name is - George Getty Gerry
On passport it's - George Getty Gerry
However, on notification of result from NMCN , it's written Gerry Getty George

Tried renewing license online and it says - RN number doesn't match surname.

What can be done?
Also, can this different name arrangement cause any issue with NMC UK?
Thanks in advance

In UK it usually first name, middle name and last name so definitely on license/ passport the surname/last name is Gerry and first name is George while NMCN the last name is George and first name is Gerry so using a computer system this would flag as two different people.....for sure

Gerry George and George Gerry typically not the same person

How to correct i have no clue but I can see why a system won't recognise this as same person

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by quivah(f): 7:19pm On Feb 27, 2021
LagosismyHome:


In UK it usually first name, middle name and last name so definitely on license/ passport the surname/last name is Gerry and first name is George while NMCN the last name is George and first name is Gerry so using a computer system this would flag as two different people.....for sure

Gerry George and George Gerry typically not the same person

How to correct i have no clue but I can see why a system won't recognise this as same person
Hi. On license and passport, it's the last name first. George Getty Gerry
On notification of result, it's then first name; Gerry Getty George.

The issue is the name arrangement on the notification of cert from NMCN.
Name on every other doc is Last middle first(George Getty Gerry)
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 7:29pm On Feb 27, 2021
quivah:
Hi guys.
I need some answers please.
On License, name is - George Getty Gerry
On passport it's - George Getty Gerry
However, on notification of result from NMCN , it's written Gerry Getty George

Tried renewing license online and it says - RN number doesn't match surname.

What can be done?
Also, can this different name arrangement cause any issue with NMC UK?
Thanks in advance

press the back button of the browser, enter the other name beginning with G.

if it still pops up the same message, then repeat, this time around using the other G

repeat until you have tried all 3 names.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 7:31pm On Feb 27, 2021
quivah:

Hi. On license and passport, it's the last name first. George Getty Gerry
On notification of result, it's then first name; Gerry Getty George.

The issue is the name arrangement on the notification of cert from NMCN.
Name on every other doc is Last middle first(George Getty Gerry)


Yes you are right.... typically on forms we fill here it is first name and last name. However I just checked my passports and they are last name then first name

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by quivah(f): 7:43pm On Feb 27, 2021
RalphJean:


press the back button of the browser, enter the other name beginning with G.

if it still pops up the same message, then repeat, this time around using the other G

repeat until you have tried all 3 names.
I have tried using the first name first (Gerry) but I gif thd same result.
I haven't tried starting with the middle name. I will. Ty.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by omopapa: 8:58pm On Feb 27, 2021
Why u no tag me sad

umarwy:



@Grace321
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Denikki: 10:00pm On Feb 27, 2021
Please I need naira for pounds. Anyone?

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