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manny4life: Lol... The system in America is not easy o

This past Monday (four days ago), I went to the Kia dealer on Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge because I got a letter offer from them stating they want to buy out my car. YES, I still drive my lovely Kia Sorento (call me old fashioned, na you sabi o). . When I walked in there, I met the dude Justin, we started talking, I told him I was there to appraise my car and though I wasn't looking to buy but may explore options. After like an hour, the numbers came in ($4,400) was the value of the car, I was like DAMN... I thought it would have depreciated because of the recent accidents I had. Long story short, he told me let's go look at cars, and I said cool, I like the new Optimas...

Man, this Optimas were the BOMB, this model was the shitt, after punching numbers and told me what my bill was, I called Progressive my Insurance carrier, I would have to pay extra $80 extra for insurance because it's a new car. I told him, I'll go him and reevaluate my finances and then come back, he said I should do it now, at his desk, this dude tried convincing me for like 3hrs to get me into a car, I just told him I was tired and wanted to go home, nna men, I carry myself waka from the dealership.

Moral of the story: why spend extra $400 more on car note and insurance (property taxes not included) on what I'm paying on my car? My car is clean, no mechanical or electrical repairs other than the front bumper that was replaced when I had a fatal accident. As for credit card, I only have two: American Express Gold Card and Capital One rewards, that's it... With minimum balances rolling on it. When my Nigerian friend told me he owed $21k on his CC, I shouted... This is same person who was surprised at my savings when I told him I wanted to see a tax adviser because I wanted to cash out and use it when I relocate to Nigeria. When I told him about my accumulated vacation time (300+ hrs) and I will cash it out at exchange, he was surprised...That's a plan right there.

Moral of second story: Lots of Nigerians need "FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE". Many do not know what it is, you drive big cars, live in nice house, I like that as well, but most spend all their lives working. I said to myself, I won't cross a certain age and I'm still working, mbanu... That's a curse. I gat to be my own boss

manny4life: For me, I think I have to say my mind on what I think about this thread.

America for the most part is not what it used to be for several reasons which I will address, an immigrant migrating to the U.S., "PERHAPS" does have a better chance of living an "okay" life than if they were in Nigeria, then the true question is "at what cost"? Everyone here paid a price, you have to stay focused and remain steadfast, nonetheless, you still got to think about "HOME".

Education: Please do not believe the false hope that tuition is free and cheap, you will be sadly disappointed when you arrive. On the contrary, education right now in this country is actually being defunded meaning that federal pell grants and what have you will see significant decrease in the upcoming years. Where does that leave you as an immigrant? Not to discourage anyone, you can stay competitive, but at what cost?

Healthcare: Contrary to some have posted on here, illegal immigration is a big debate, MOST STATES do not give healthcare to illegal immigrants because taxpayers are funding it through the medicare/medicaid programs. It's very unlikely that you will get good healthcare as an immigrant.

Housing: This is a serious issue, all fingers aren't equal. Housing is cheap and expensive depending on where you look. On this, it's a 50/50 chance, so either way, you'll be fine.

Status: This is the koko of the matter, without this, YOU'RE NOTHING. I repeat YOU'RE NOTHING. It doesn't matter your degree, if you don't have the right status, you have to toil hard to make it through. Just go the legal way and get your papers. When you get your papers, you can qualify for in-state tuition, healthcare, grants, credit, housing assistance and what have you.

In all, a pauper in Nigeria is likely better to get fresh air tinz when they arrive, but after you have crossed a certain limit, the system begins to hit on you. For me, this is where I'm beefing the system.

Btruth: I agreed with you. Not until the day the black race will stop the mentality of been wealthy by all means. Blacks have put money above the value of life. We tend to oppress each other with our wealth, and also, they tend to show off above their peers, instead of helping each others to grow up to attain the same level. As a result of this, African nations have suffered severe set backs because of the same mentality display by our different leaders.

REALITY101: That idiott is black and does not in anyway have white man's mentality. See what he that dictator is doing to the American people just in the name of a useless healthcare which himself and other idioticc democrats don't want for themselves.

A true American/white man will never be thr selfish. Fucck Obama.. He's a sham Kenyan

confetti: Which tyres the plane take land?

manny4life: Abeg yall should just drop it..

If you want to come to the U.S., come na and enjoy your time...

babyosisi: And see what in DC ?
Majority of homeless people on the streets of down town America are the mentally ill who refuse treatment,substance abusers and chronic alcoholics
That is a fact
Majority of the ones in LA are runaways drawn to the lure of Hollywood
There are homeless shelters in America and some stay there and those who can't abide by the rules of keeping off drugs cannot stay
Paint the real picture please.
The Nigerians looking to emigrate are usually college graduates not drug addicts and drunks
So telling them about homeless americans without showing them that majority of Nigerians here are doing well is being deceptive
That is what many are trying to get across
You are peddling lies and half truths

Lucasbalo: . You are right . I guess something about your post just got to me. You can look up my postings before all our encounters. This is very unlike me. Something must have pushed my button. To be candid, my significant other would be disappointed if she sees all what transpired between you and I. Will surprise you with what I am about to say. I even like your aggressive no take prisoner attitude . I am like that in some way. I was born and raised in Lagos Island and that was how we grew up. Like I said before, no animose against you and I sincerely apologize for my utterances. Hope you accept it in good faith. Peace to you.

mufutau55: Can those "Marked Block Design" be done after the plastering has dried or it will have to be done when it is semi-dried?
Thanks.


Hajji Mufutau

MeGaStReEt: I can't remember the last time I listened to radio

yuzedo: dey also tried to investigated cheif sweetus. but dey send a female agent mistake numba one and my hansome good look + sweet shy richness and my grate humbleness + tall and very very romantick+ 18inches nature make her to forget her mission. is nut my fault is gift from god. tenk.

Fhemmmy: I checked the meaning of "waoh" in the dictionary and i see this house . . . Oga Spyder, you are too much.

Empiree: @spyder, having experience in this field, seeing the above mentioned windows for bungalow, its elegant to me compare to regular square size window we commonly have. What could be a major disadvantage of this long windows if any?. Could they be vunerable to buglers etc?

spyder880: from the left side of the house, done. Roofing continues tomorrow.

kennygee: Abortion is a sin depending on the Intent. If two married people didn't plan for it and it happened or if it poses a risk for the mother then it is ok. It is not ok for a single unrepentant and slutty young lady to use abortion as an easy way out, it is a sin. Fornication is already a sin, to add Murder to it is another sin, but if a young lady gets pregant out of wedlock, she should keep the pregnancy unless it puts her at risk.

ijaw citizen: This country will burn to the ground if Jonathan is impeached or victimized not to contest in 2015.

This is end of the road for WaZoBia oligarchy.

Akshow: Fake accents thread bore me on nairaland cos it seems u guys mistake good English and right pronunciation for fake accent. They are trying to pronounce words d way dey ought to be pronounced and u guys are here hating. I'm sure y'all will stil complain if they use thick naija accent. Fake una free dem joorr.

Burger01: Believe me some Nigerians are just hopeless. They forget that there is no place like home and wherever one is one is still regarded a Nigerian. There is nuffin in usa except you don't say the truth. I do my hols yearly in Massachusetts and I tell you people suffer in that place. Lottery my foot. It's just a slavery system that most people shy away from this reality..
Nigerians wake up and stop being third rated citizens in your host countries. Smh.