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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 9:08pm On Dec 09, 2017
9jaDoc:

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I posted it again. They must answer!


Only a crazy man will compare America with Nigeria, that's not what this is all about.

I was only suggesting its okay for the OP or anyone with some cash to relocate back home (just make sure you get the "Kpali" first though).

Moreover, there are a lots of hardworking people that will rather stay in naija and make it big time because they save on their incomes massively.

If you have $30000 then naija is your best choice.
Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 8:46pm On Dec 09, 2017
RedGold2017:
And you passed maths when you wrote WAEC...i'm dying of laughter here, save for taxes , all the other expenses are per month..so.multiply it as needed and see how much is left...kids..smh

Depending on location, $1200 Is pretty cheap for rent..
And he's not even adding other expenses, hair cut, clothing other miscellaneous expenses..



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(I'm using average Joe income and budget here not even mine.)

Do you see why I hate to comment outside property section now? grin

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 5:32pm On Dec 09, 2017
maternal:


Don't do this to yourself. Respect yourself. Unexpected expenses could eat up that 150k alone.

unsuspected expenses is not included.

My carpenter paid just N75k for his apartment yearly. Wait o, he goes 70 - 30 % with his wife on this.

should I continue?

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 4:52pm On Dec 09, 2017
SIRTee15:


6k dollars in year is roughly 150k per month...
Are u serious kidding me...
Pls let's be objective the kind if analysis we give here...

O ya,lets do the math. How much does average naija pay in bills per month?
Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 4:48pm On Dec 09, 2017
erico2k2:

Why do t you click his moniker and mayB if you have a good phone or a laptop you could at least see where he sank his money ? Assumption is meant for jobless people . Some people abroad do not have to save money as thier money get spent on various stuff in n out country .


God bless you ooo my brother!
Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 4:38pm On Dec 09, 2017
kroger:


You rip what you sow, how can someone for over 25 years cant save 400$ monthly.. From your above assertion you are sunk in credit card debt "you caused it because you were not frugal in ur spending culture hence you have to pay back ". owing back taxes was solely your choice, what you did was an exempt on your W2 which we all know IRS will take what belong to them. I got $8000 on my tax refund last year, " once again you are solely to be blamed"

You mentioned OLOSHO it only tells how you have lived your life for the past 25 years. I make more than what u say u make but with my spending habit i send home $1200 monthly to my account in Nigeria.. The focal point is if you dont curb how u spend your money in america you will run broke quickly not only in america anywhere in the world, spend wisely and avoid debt and u will see ur hard earned money in your savings Account.


I don't know you. It's only smart for me not to judge you. Unlike you I don't like to disrespect people.

Before you talk more trash about me why not help yourself and search my moniker on this forum to educate yourself?

Why must you insult people to make your opinion?

Do you think the "likes" you get for insulting me will make any difference to your life? smh

My people perished because of lack of wisdom!

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 2:50pm On Dec 09, 2017
timesup234:
Social security is not enough to live on in the United States. Presently someone over 65yrs gets just a bit over $1500 monthly from social security which is unable to pay the rent and bills, thats why people are required to fund a 401k. Most Americans dont even have $5,000 saved in 401k which spells financial disaster when they are due for social security at 65

Bravo !

Like I said before, [b]I'm forced to stay here by fire-by-force because they wont gimme my money [/b]I contributed to social insurance. I was told I have to be either 65 to collect everything or 55 to collect half of it.

Now I have to live in naija and try to for go 6 figure$ accumulated already or stay in America like a slave.

Chai! God punished the devil! embarassed

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 2:42pm On Dec 09, 2017
maternal:


What you forgot to mention is that 17k covers your basic needs. In Canada that 17k in taxes covers your medical, roads, schooling (not post secondary), police, etc. Not to mention you get a pension once retired (social security) and several safety net in case of jobless. Such as employment insurance, as you get a salary for 11 months if you get laid off. You're attempting to paint a picture like that 17k is just given to the government and we receive nothing back.

Now in naija by the time you pay for your kids school fees from elementary out of pocket, buy gen, buy fuel for Neppa, constantly change your shocks because of bad road, go get India visa, pay for the flight, then medical bills to get that surgery in Indiana, etc. How much you go save? Talk true my guy. "Poverty" in the West is laziness and living above your means. Don't get that confused.


I'm not (@ the bold). Yes the government use the tax payers money wisely. I'm only trying to elaborate on the amount of money left in your pocket after paying those taxes. In other words I'm saying even though you make $60000 yearly you will be richer if you can make just $6k yearly in naija. Why? because of the obvious reasons.

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 2:23pm On Dec 09, 2017
franzeezco:


You Just Open Mouth Dey Yarn Nonsense!!!

How do you like me now? grin

No reason to be disrespectful, we are all here to share experiences.
Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 2:11pm On Dec 09, 2017
erico2k2:

My Guy howfar ?

oga I dey o

Long time, how's your side?
Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 2:06pm On Dec 09, 2017
Ugosample:



This one is a big fool o

Americans suffering more than Nigerians?

This guy is deranged; D cheesy


The guy is actually right. I've spent almost 25 years here and I can tell you that it's extremely tough to save $400 per month on a $55,000 annual salary, I'm not saying you can't but its very hard especially when when you're paying $1200/month for rent, $100/month for electric bills, $70 on phones, $250/month on car insurance, $250 on gas/month, $50 on cables/month maybe $400 or less/month on food the rest can't even be accounted for like credit cards bills, line of credit or over-draft, olosho etc.

The thing is, you pay up to $17000 in taxes alone from the $55,000 depending which states you reside, then if you owe back-taxes, IRS might garnished up to another 10% of whatever that is left after basic taxes and deductions. By the time you get your pay cheque in your account bi-weekly, you don't even have enough to cover your rent let alone to eat. This is why you have more than 10 time the number of homeless people in USA compare to Nigeria. I don't want to scare you but it is inevitable. Take the current US President for an example, he was once almost homeless too. (google it)

It's not that you cant make big money, it's just that you can't save it (easily).

Nigeria on the other hand, once you have a mindset of doing everything by yourself and ignore the government, that is just the beginning of wisdom. Naija is a shit- hole no doubt but it's also a country where you can bend the rules to your advantage. And for only that reason alone with determinations, the sky is not the limit but the beginning. I'm not here to preach, all you need is N500k.


Before you or anyone call me names, please click on my moniker and read some of my posts dated years back on this topic when I decided to relocate back to Nigeria.

Stay blessed!

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria From USA by Qc1(m): 8:11am On Dec 09, 2017
For all those that are saying OP shouldn't go back to Nigeria, I have this to say to you...

I pray LORD God hears your prayers and take you to your desired destinations. I pray you have the best education money can buy. I pray you work in one of the fortune 100 companies and have a fat account. I pray you live and never ever even thing about relocating back to Nigeria.

You have no idea what it is to live in America for decades. Trust me, it's not a blessing, it's not something you really want. It's a shame we don't appreciate what we have till we loose it. No matter how successful you become, you will never find that peace till you relocate back home. Trust me, I know. Nigeria is not one of the better county out there to live but it's still your "home".

America is good to get some education and work experience with some cash like the OP outlined, nothing else. If we all go back home to start something with our savings, then we can help our brothers and sisters to get a job. Imagine if just 200k naija here go back home to set up a business that can employ 10 people each? Now multiply the original figure by 5?

Most people here don't want to go back home because of the way you paint naija negatively. Sure, there's a lot of nativities out there but there are even more here too. e.g. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-32740523

What makes you guys think the West doesn't have their problems?

Be positive and never give up. Stop waiting for government to do everything for you, matter of fact don't expect them to do anything for you. Why? Prepare for the worst and hope for the best nevertheless, put your trust in God and not the Nigeria government.

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Phones / Re: Unboxing The Infinix Note 4 Pro X571 With X-pen In The Box For N70,500 (pics) by Qc1(m): 6:59am On Aug 26, 2017
AryaSand:
All I want for my Birthday from Bae.


Granted !!!
Travel / Re: Lagos Ranked As One Of The Worst Cities To Live In by Qc1(m): 2:10pm On Aug 18, 2017
seunny4lif:
smiley
Thank you
Bros the only thing those place have more than Lagos is Police and the structures.
Imagine them rating even London ahead of Moscow and St Petersburg.
The same London thier are more people on the street than house

You are right. Even it was just early this year they forced people sleeping and camping on the street off the most beautiful city in the world, Vancouver. It got so bad, BC government has to make a new law not to sell new houses to foreigner from Asia anymore.

They will close their eyes on this issue and put the video of the worst part of Lagos on prime time CNN news.

Don't get me wrong, Lagos still has long way to go but we definitely have bigger issues in all of the top 10 cities on the list too.
Travel / Re: Lagos Ranked As One Of The Worst Cities To Live In by Qc1(m): 7:15am On Aug 18, 2017
seunny4lif:


So, Chicago is better than Lagos ?
I feel much safer in Lagos than in Chicago and Detroit.
Those cities are the worst in the world
Killing everyday no stop
Yet CNN and BBC will never show it

You don't know what you are saying


Hi,

I live in Calgary (the 5th on best city on this list) for almost a decade now, I can honestly tell you that after living in Staten Island NY, Chicago (north side)IL, Montreal, QC and of Lagos, Nigeria. Calgary is probably the worst place I've ever lived. Why? The only thing here is, it has the lowest unemployment rate in North America, other than that, its crap! No life, no recreations, no amusements no beach no play!

Chicago on the other side is awesome, but its not just guaranteed that you will live to see the next day because of the gun violence and high crimes rate.

I wonder why they Lagos was rated so low, to me, this city is way better than most of top 50's on the list.

Oyinbo have forgotten that most people are now empowered by sophisticated information tool called "Google"
Food / Re: How Much Is A Plate Of Food Sold In Your Area? by Qc1(m): 7:52am On Aug 16, 2017
AryaSand:
#250 here in Ikorodu (Joll of rice and fried rice 150, with 2meat 100)
Amala Alausa in Ikeja #300. 3 amala @ 50naira each, 2meat and 1 Ponmo @50naira each.
Iya Rashidat @ Bankolemoh Surulere #250 too. Beans 100 naira, Dodo, 70 naira, Ponmo and meat 80naira.
Iya Silifa in Ikorodu #300. 1amala, 2meat.
My Maishai here in Ikorodu #150 for Indomie and Egg. #250 for bread and Egg.
Magodo gate's Ewa Agoyin and yam or Fresh bread #250
Calabar Kitchen in Lateef Jakande before Mobil Filling station - Enter there at your peril. After buying swallow, you'll buy soup too.
Even with less than 500, you'll eat a Decent meal at Matosh aka Iya Oyo's buka in Abuja.
I love cooking but I also love eating out, I just love trying different tastes and the amazing company you get to meet at those bukas.


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Properties / Re: My Ikorodu Mansion; The DIY Report. by Qc1(m): 9:13pm On Aug 15, 2017
nice2000:
I'm happy for you my brother ur project is almost finish. Please can u give me ur tiller contact i need them install my tiles and my site is also in ikorodu. Thanks


Thanks.

The tiler number is stored in my naija phone, I'm not in naija right now but I will try to call someone that can help out.
Family / Re: On Behalf Of Every Man, Here Are Things We Want Our Wives To Stop Doing by Qc1(m): 2:12am On Aug 14, 2017
AryaSand:

Hi Five Gurl.



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Travel / Re: SUV Reverses, Climbs Over Honda On Acme Road, Ikeja Lagos (Photos, Video) by Qc1(m): 2:24am On Aug 12, 2017
AryaSand:
How did it get there?


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Travel / Re: SUV Reverses, Climbs Over Honda On Acme Road, Ikeja Lagos (Photos, Video) by Qc1(m): 2:23am On Aug 12, 2017
TV/Movies / Re: Power TV Series Fan Thread: STARZ by Qc1(m): 10:09am On Aug 10, 2017
AryaSand:

There are ways to make someone Pay without Killing them or Collecting Ransome. It's a Gangstar series for F**k's sake.




kiss kiss kiss
Politics / Re: Senators Vote YES for Immunity for NASS members by Qc1(m): 10:22pm On Jul 26, 2017
intruxive:
angry the only reason why black man wont move forward is because blackman wont let him.
These men are dedicated to wreck any effort to bring sanity to the country



Nigerians are cowards! This will always continue because the citizens refused to put up a fight. No body cares.Try this nonsense in North African countries.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 11:37pm On Jul 09, 2017
mufutau55:


May be cables stolen four times? smiley

Hajji M.


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Celebrities / Re: Abike Dabiri And Her Son, Oladipo Dance During His Wedding by Qc1(m): 2:46pm On Jul 09, 2017
iswallker:


And which business venture did she make her money from..being a civil servant or the house of rep..


Ask google!
Celebrities / Re: Abike Dabiri And Her Son, Oladipo Dance During His Wedding by Qc1(m): 2:27pm On Jul 09, 2017
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked

Gold-diggers

Would she have danced this way if he was marrying a Carpenter's daughter and not a governor's.

undecided

You do know that she's 10 times richer than the governor right? Google is your friend!

Think before you talk next time.
Celebrities / Re: Abike Dabiri And Her Son, Oladipo Dance During His Wedding by Qc1(m): 2:24pm On Jul 09, 2017
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked

Gold-diggers

Would she have danced this way if he was marrying a Carpenter's daughter and not a governor's.

undecided
Properties / Re: What Sacrifices Are You Taking Or Took To Build Your Own House? by Qc1(m): 7:14am On Jul 07, 2017
edoman2016:
I want to learn from house owners or those that are still building their own house, the sacrifices they took or are taking to have enough money to build their own house. It could be cutting down your lifestyle expenses such as cars, clothing, electronics etc, opening a side business or taking an extra job, or no vacation for the family.

Some of us will like to learn from your experiences on the sacrifices you took before building your house.


If you are living in the USA /Canada you will need to get at least 2 full-time jobs because we all know that 9-5 barely cut the rent/mortgage + other bills. If you have a family member that earns a decent living then that will be very helpful too. You will need to save about $120K USD or less depending on the qualities and taste for your build. I don't know what you do but I know if you ain't got 25% of the budget already saved up before you even think bout something like this, then get ready to endure some hardship in cutting back on your lifestyles. This means forget about any vacations, expensive gifts, unnecessary bills like cables will have to be swapped for Netflix, stop wasting that extra money going to parks or the movies, if possible to let go your ride for public transit, then go for it because you will save from car insurance + car maintenance. You might even need to eat just once daily plus some fruits. However if you used to eat out a lot then cut back to cooking your own food. etc.

Does it worth it? well... lemme put it this way. At the end, you will have the same joy and feelings compared to a pregnant woman that just gave birth to a healthy baby. grin

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 6:43am On Jun 18, 2017
twinskenny:


Have these from the seller too

I like the first one in the pic.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 6:39am On Jun 16, 2017
twinskenny:

oh sorry sir i dont have that..

but i can ask around and attach some pictures later
thanks sir



Thank you.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 8:36am On Jun 15, 2017
yankeejeez:
@qc1 can give at wholesale price 80pcs of POP spot light. what I have is 9watts, led white light. how do I reach u? my whatsap is ,08108924811


Display the pictures of what you have here, if i like it I will call you.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 6:55am On Jun 15, 2017
twinskenny:

I have some with led bulbs


Oga mi, nice pic you have there but I want LED spot lights with stainless fittings that will complement my ceilings. Please take a look at my Living room and recommend something that might goes with it. The one you had on the previous picture is nice too but the white area will not complement the POP to my taste.


Thank you sir.

Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Qc1(m): 6:47am On Jun 15, 2017
44chux:


Considering that you might not have time to play the game, why not stick with a tested and trusted Supplier like
AllCopacetic?

Even Oga Hajji can vouch for him



I will be the judge of that. Thanks.

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