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Foreign Affairs › Re: The New United Nations Guardian Sculpture For Peace And Safety ( Pics) by Realgeo(m): 5:40am On Dec 10, 2021

These signs is not for everyone to understand but only those that it has been given to. So I am not bothered that lots of folks will make jest of it but we are told to be watchful (alert) so that the day will not take us by surprise. For sure it will take lots of people by surprise and then will they realise that all the signs was real. Peace....

Christianity Etc › Re: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo Takes COVID-19 Vaccine (Pictures) by Realgeo(m): 10:46pm On Mar 09, 2021

Why is it that its only Yoruba pastors that are supporting this vaccine?. Check in America, UK, Nigeria and other places. I am not surprised cause they can be easily be bought. Even the one Boris met in UK is a Yoruba pastor. They are born sabotage!

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 9:58pm On Oct 11, 2020

Justice can I pm you. I need your advice.

justwise:
As a software developer he has a good chance of getting a job after graduation if he is good at it, with the two years post-study work permit program he will have enough time to make that decision.

He can come first then bring his family later.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 11:30am On Nov 18, 2019

There are so many opportunities in Amazon at the moment. From team lead to shift managers , Internet technology, Engineering and so on. It depends on the level you entered. I recommended picking and packing cause she needs something to do that will be bringing income immediately rather than staying at home without nothing as she is still new in the country..again, when you have a blue badge in Amazon, after one year, They will pay for 95% of your tuition fee for a selected course ranging from health care to it, businesses management and human resources.

deept:
Amazon, no lifting ke!. What role in Amazon are you referring to?!! If it is in their warehouse expect to be on your feet throughout the shift picking and sorting parcels, different sizes info different bags on shelves and into cages.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 11:24pm On Nov 17, 2019

It's better than care. Though it will be a little bit challenging in the Beginning but it's better than not doing anything. No lifting what so ever.

LagosismyHome:
I wonder if this would involve heavy lifting and then becomes too strenuous since its Amazon or if it's quite ok and doable

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 10:59pm On Nov 17, 2019

Since you are new, Amazon Manchester is Recruiting through Adecco. £11.70 per hour night shift. £9.20 day shift. 10 hours per shift and 4 days a week. Packing, picking and stowing. Depending the one u want. U dont need any experience.

JanegirlN:
I appreciate your response.

Currently in Darlington. I have a degree in Geology. Been into customer service. Love it. My last job back home was a rep in an airline. I don't mind getting back into that career path.

Truth is I'm open minded as regards whichever I find myself in.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 10:51pm On Nov 17, 2019

That bolded word there is the thing. If the man is perfect, what then will you build? One can only build something new or falling apart. I will give u an example; my wife was 5 months pregnant b4 I came into uk and she was doing the cooking, washing plate and driving me around cause I have not gotten a drivers Licence then and she was doing it willingly. Never complained till she gave birth. I do help her do house chores too but was not compelled to. I did it willingly too. So it's all about accommodating one another.

Aphrodite007:
Imagine me [b]building a hous[/b]e for a man that cannot understand when his pregnant wife complains about his perfume. Or someone that’s complaining about shopping and sweeping, when he has a pregnant wife. I bless God I didn’t marry a Nigerian man, it’s clearly hit or miss!

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 9:10pm On Nov 17, 2019

Came across this so I decided to share. It reminds me why our world is still like this!!! Selfishness of the highest order. Typical African woman!!!

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 6:48pm On Nov 17, 2019

Typical African woman believes that when things are going her way or favouring her then it's all nice and lovely. Let me ask u? If it is the other way round, would u have done what your husband did?. Marriage is also for women ot for girls. The same Bible you quoted says that a wise woman builds her home. notice, a wise woman,
not a wise man. [quote author=Mamatukwas post=84115425][/quote]

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 4:24pm On Nov 17, 2019

The True Meaning of Marriage

When we think of marriage, the first thing that comes to mind is having a lasting relationship. Marriage is a commitment of two people to one another and to each other?s family, bonded by holy matrimony. When a couple decides to marry, they are dedicating their life to each other. Thats the circle of life--our natural instinct to live and produce children and have those children demonstrate good morals.un
why then two people get married and vow to be together for richer and poorer, better or worse, decide to just forget about that commitment?
There are women out there who single handedly cater for their families without any contributions from the so called husbands and yet they do it with joy. Love is the most important force in this world, not selfishness. author=Aphrodite007 post=84110924]

And that is exactly my point. A man that can’t sacrifice and spray perfume outside to not irritate his pregnant wife who has no control of her hormones is definitely not a man that cares. She is probably fed up as well and wants a way out as well. They both clearly don’t love each other anymore. They should split up and he should find someone that will cook clean and carry a baby. While she should find a good man that would treat her so well that she will even contribute 70% of the bills happily.[/quote]

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 4:05pm On Nov 17, 2019

Help me ask @Aphrodite.... the way she is one sided in this issue makes me feel that na dem...she is all about man should do this, man should do that. What about love? Marriage is for two not for one person. No matter what the other partner is doing, there has to be a sacrifice and considerations. Its has to be from both, not from one person.

justwise:
If Sgtponzihater1 was your brother living the UK while you are in Nigeria schooling and he fails to send money for your fees because he spent all his money on his family here while the wife look after her family in Nigeria will you be happy?

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 6:00am On Nov 17, 2019

My Brother, no one except you can really understand what you are going through no matter how we try. Like always tell people, if u are not in a situation, u can never understand that very situation. Dont be bothered about the judgement of some folks but focus on how to solve the problem u are facing. My question is,
was she like this before or after she became pregnant? That will determine my advice for you. It is well with you.

sgtponzihater1:
Stop judging me. I do these all the time for the past 12weeks. I don't mind doing it. But when it's now my job. She had to even remind me that she's going to work, I should pls throw out the trash later. I can do alot if only I am appreciated. The same lady told me if not her condition, she can never imagine herself eating food that I cooked. Won't thanks for all you have been doing be better.

Anyway I am wicked of paying my rent, and paying council tax, and preparing my food pack to work for the past 12 weeks, and sweeping my house daily and throwing the garbage and washing plate.

We had a 2week cooling period EON has brought bill for that, she agreed to pay power and internet, but EON sent a message to state that we have refused to pay and they'll take measures. On Monday I will call and ask them to put the bill on me so as to save myself. Yet I am a wicked man.

3months in UK all I have sent to all my siblings and parents combined is 200 pounds. I know how much I have seen her send, but i am a wicked man.

Cheers for your support for your follow woman.

Afterthought: Noticed when she was registering for energy, she stylishly added both our names so if she doesn't pay I get a message. Same I got for internet. But I am a very bad man, say another lady.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 5:45am On Nov 17, 2019

When wisdom speaks, understanding applauds.
I believe you are a woman but you reason wisely unlike the selfish and selfcenterd that thinks the world only revolves around them. I hardly comment here but I always follow on in silent. Thank you for bringing some folks to their senses.

LagosismyHome:
well it obvious both parties dont care for each other ......... Despite been pregnant , if she making for herself , if she really care she will make a pack for him as well . Has nothing to do with Low Mentality

however maybe something happened in the early part of the marriage that made her stop caring and switch off mentally

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 5:38am On Nov 17, 2019

I think you are going too far. Pls dont condemn but provide a good and sound advice. Thank you

Aphrodite007:
Hmm I feel like I should take my words back. Hold on one sec.perfume can actually be irritating to pregnant women. A good man should understand this and be happy to spray it outside.

Cooking for yourself? I don’t understand- is she a good machine? Did they burn your hand? That woman is carrying a child and you still expect her to do all the chores, what is she, your slave?

Taking the bins out? Ogbeni haba! She works o- And you expect her to do all this? Your entitlement reeks! My husband washes the plates at home. I’ve never touched bins in my life. Indian food, he stopped eating it cos I don’t like the smell.

Look at me think she was the problem. You clearly are. You’re a wicked man!

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 5:33am On Nov 17, 2019

Aphrodite007:
He who wear a shoe knows where it pinches most. If u are not a situation, you can never understand that very situation. @Aphrodite, this man is here for an advice not for condemnation. Pls trade with care.
Good for her then. They should divorce then she should apply for her own. It’s just 6 months she’s losing, it’s not much. I can’t imagine what she has to go through being married to a man like that.

Man that is meant to be pampering me (pregnant or not) is expecting me to... mschew let me not be angry this night. Not worth it!

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Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:55pm On May 22, 2018

joygirl2017:
Will check it out thanks alot. Cheers.
I wish more people could comment here at least share experiences and life in the uk.
All the best to everyone applying for next stage.

I will advise that anyone that wants to sit for lifeintheuk test should buy the official online book as the free ones on the net are the old version. A friend tried the freebies and failed twice but used the official one and boom!!!! She passed. My advice though!

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Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:50pm On May 22, 2018

joygirl2017:
Congratulations to successfully applicants pls with a spouse visa can one get a drivers licence
Pls how do i go about it cos its saying for those who have leave to remain

Hi, longest time.. been soo busy. Answers to your questions.

You can get a drivers licence with your Brp cause you are on settlement visa. I got my provisional licence 2 months I came into the UK and by the 4th month I got my full drivers licence and I drive like a pro now in the streets of Manchester city. It's all in your mind. How determined you are. I took the driving test once and boom!!! I passed. It cost me £370. So give it a try, it will relieve lots of stress. Just get the form and fill it then , send your original brp with it and they will get back to u.
Again, have you registered to vote? I have and just voted this May. There was this election in Manchester and I voted the Liberals or whatever their name is...lol. It will help to build your credit rating and that will help you to get credits, loans and Finances on cars and other stuffs.

Hope the land is treating you well. Cheers

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Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 12:13am On Mar 24, 2018

matt234:
Hi Guys,
Your opinions will go a long way; and if there's someone who has been in this situation and scaled through, please share their story.

2005 - I applied for a UK student visa but was refused due to insufficient funds and low WAEC grades.
2006 - Changed my name and DOB; got a new passport and applied for another student visa in 2007 and by this time, the UK had started taking biometrics as part of the application process. I was caught and presumably banned for 10 years. The passport used was not returned back to me as they believed that was not my true identity.
All these I did as I was ignorant and just despirate to have a bright future, which I am already having without stepping out of Nigeria.
All my siblings eventually left Nigeria in the struggle and live in US, Canada and France; I am the only one left here for now

Fast forward to 2018, I have since graduated from Uni and now working as an analyst for an Oil Company.

Now, I have a fiancee who is settled in the UK and who will eventually be a British citizen in 2019. We plan to get married next year and I am planning to apply for a spose visa. I will declare my previous applications, including the change of name and biometrics, which I believe would now have been deleted as it is over 10 years; however, I am sure there is a likelihood of a refusal under section 320 but I will appreciate if there's someone who has such experience and who can share what they did.
I work full time and I earn a considerably huge amount of salary. I also have a business and few properties and can show a genuine bank account with good cash flow and a balance of over N40m; my fiancee also earns over £30k yearly, so finance is not an issue.
I am confident that I would normally meet the requirements if not for the refusals and ban which happened over 12 years ago.

Going by your experience guys, what do you suggest?

I suggest you stay back there in Nigeria and continue with your successful job and business. You can always visit Uk and go back home. Allow your wife to get the passport and she can relocate to another country where both of u can get married easily. With such amount of pay in naija, UK will not smell my leg...

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Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 11:57pm On Jan 01, 2018

foxyvisa:
Good day house & @lexusgs430. Please did any UK employer request for a police report/history for immigration in Nigeria before giving employment? Will be leaving Nigeria soon for the UK and hubby insists on getting police report from Police HQ before leaving for work purposes in UK.

I don't need police report from naija. It's a waste of money. Just pack ur bag and come to uk.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 11:55pm On Jan 01, 2018

joygirl2017:
This council tax thingy you need to strategise on how which you will use for your next application if you dont add council tax which will you use for next application cos you need present I think 4 or 3 bills of your full stay u were in the uk .
I know its quite expensive but I had to add it dont want to go through stress for next stage .

The ni number stuff can be annoying , I was refused a job becos of it despite the fact I told them its in view.
Sorry for late reply

Haven't u gotten ur NI number till now? Doesn't sound nice. Take heart, got mine within 2 weeks.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 11:52pm On Jan 01, 2018

Hello beautiful people of Nairaland. Happy new year to u all.. Info to the new comers,

Once u arrive in uk, make sure u have proof of address as u can not almost do nothing without it. Provisional licence is a proof of address as it carries the address on the card but one needs to have a reference from a British citizen that has a drivers license (that does not relate to u) and ur original document to get one; BRP or international passport and it costs 45 to 50£ to apply for one.

Once proof of address is sorted, every other thing is easier.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 11:42pm On Jan 01, 2018

live4tk:
Hi everyone,
I believe everyone is doing great and enjoying the cold weather. I arrived UK on 4th December.Below are what have achieved so far:
1) Brp card collected
2) Called for N I number
3) Went to the GP for registration. They were asking for proof of address.
My wonderful people below are my questions:
1) Husband and I are staying in a shared apartment.All bills are sorted out by the landlord. What can I do in this case.
2) How long those it take them to send the NI form to me?
3)Can I start my job hunting now without NI number? Please anyone with useful links on vacancies? I will really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
@joygirl2017 and @Realgeo please I really need to hear from you guys.

Welcome to uk and enjoy the chilling weather. Back to Question;

1, The landlord has to include your name in the bills as that's the only proof that you live there. He wouldn't want to cause that will increase the bills even though he collects it with ur house rent angry

2, NI number takes 1 to 2 weeks to be approved as u do not need interview cause all the info they need is already in ur visa. Your hubby need just to call and request for the form.

3, u can hunt and find a job without NI number but ur employer has to see the proof that you are processing one before they will allow u to work. Again, u will be charged excess tax without NI number.

4, there are lots of job vacancies in uk. Just search indeed website, career.Co. Uk and many more. Welcome

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 9:33pm On Dec 29, 2017

joygirl2017:
Hi ya how have you been ? Its been a while the winter is fetting strong by the day

Hi, it's been a long time. Been busy thats why I don't show up here again. The cold no get part two. Getting ready to welcome my first fruit.... cheesy

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 1:13am On Dec 26, 2017

foxyvisa:
@justwise please I need your counsel. Hubby is requesting I obtain police report/police character certificate for immigration from Nigeria Police HQ. Says it's necessary for obtaining employment on arrival in the UK, else I might have to wait for 6 months before working inorder to get a UK police report. Please, how acurate is this?

Don't waste your money getting the Nigeria police report as u can get a job without it. If u will be doing care job then, u require CRB certificate which cost £50 and are valid for 3 years or so and that is will be done in uk. Just pack your bag and come over. Cheers

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Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 11:15pm On Oct 31, 2017

subomi2:
hello my people,

With special thanks to my God Almighty, visa received today 27th October.

Standard application

Nigeria

Bio- 8TH August

Mailed docs - 15th August

Email confirming receipt of my application in Sheffield - August 25th

Felt a need to send 2 recent payslips of my husband, so I called him to pls post it last week Monday just incase they wanted to penalise us because we had 2 payslips that was less £1500 amongst the 6-months we sent because he took days off , even though letter of employment shows he earns over 23k. My husband sha sent it last Monday, just to make me happy. Aug 16th

No call to sponsor, no call to me, the applicant.
No call to employer to the best of husbands knowledge
No mail confirming receipt of docs

Documents returned to husband - October 25th

Email saying application assessed and decision made - October 26th 11am

Email saying come and collect passport - October 26th 5.30pm day 58

Passport collected last friday with a big fat yes!!!

Packing my bags and those of my kids off to be with daddy. It's been a full year and 2wks since he relocated.

I pray for you all, God in heaven will grant you favour and quick answer from HO.

super thanks to you all, Lexus, Just wise, realgeo etc for all, this place is really the place to be, you cant be lost , i got 95% info here. god bless you all.

please where is the next group to join o.

lots of love

Congratulations.... Happy for you

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Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 10:43pm On Oct 25, 2017

[quote author=Phoenix77 post=61769498][/quote]You can ask your questions here and the house will see how to help.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:27pm On Oct 23, 2017

joygirl2017:
I got rejected at job interview becos my NI number wasnt ready and no proof that they sent me reference number which they did over the phone .

But thank God I got in another place now work for an arm of council .

How did they give u Reference Number on phone?. Mine was sent through post and got the NI number within a week. Hope u are enjoying ur job. Started a job too cause I am here to make money also, i am Having fun.

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Realgeo(m): 10:43pm On Sep 17, 2017

Sholeola23:
I am appealing and reviewing the decision. Would my wife being pregnant help speed it up sir

Your wife being pregnant will not speed up the appeal neither will it affect the decision. The only thing that will help u is when she put to bed then, your right of family will come into place.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:35pm On Sep 17, 2017

joygirl2017:
Woow Manchester not far from me 1and half train ride from where I am .2hours with car if there is no traffic . Chai Manchester and their traffic honestly reminds me of lagos island you just have to time yourself . I usually come to Manchester to buy african food stuff or Newcastle .
My hubby helped me with my cv
Will definitely hook up with you when I visit Manchester hopefully in obi's wedding in Oxfordshire
African wedding enough african food really targetting the jollof rice missed it
My city is quiet and I like it
I havnt gotten it oo the NI they asked me to bring any proof that shows I can work in the uk . Have applied to quite a number of places I got 2 positive results .
Just waiting .
But my joint account will be ready on Monday , done council tax , picked biometric , registered with hospital so remaining the NI and tax stuff as soon as I start work .
There is nothing paining than that council tax bill is just ridiculous I just dont get why that amount of money after paying tax and paying other bills .

Its well I will not suffer I will live like a king lol .
Pleasant lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places .
How is the weather in Manchester ?
Still enjoying the sun here not soo cold compared to winter
Please try and take multivitamins to boost your immune system cos the winter isnt funny last year was a goid winter wasnt too cold it stays the sams this year and register in a gym to burn calories and remove toxins from the body here in the uk the weather isnt as hot as Nigeria
You need to sweat out to remove toxins and keep fit .

Ok cheers . Will send my uk number via email

You seem to know Manchester very well. Lots of Africa shop and hold ups but I like the hustling and bustling. Adding new name in the council tax will surely increase it but I bet we need it as part of the next stage application. I called the job center and they sent me the form for the NI number and I have filled it and sent it back to them. I am enjoying the cold cause I like cold weather. Lived in Germany for long so I am used to cold weather. Save money for hubby ooo. No use the heater finish oga money. Cheers

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:20pm On Sep 17, 2017

Lexusgs430:
Whatever emergency tax you pay, would be refunded by HMRC automatically.

If that be the case I will commence immediately cause I want to start earning pounds.

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Realgeo(m): 10:10pm On Sep 17, 2017

obiw24:
I've attended my own appointment and it takes about 6 weeks for them to send it to you after your appointment.
If you want to start work immediately you'll definitely earn small salary before the number comes out.
How are you settling in?
Is the cold doing you the same way it's doing me? (I've always been a bush woman when it comes to cold)

You are not meant to attend interview for the NI because your not from EU or British. Just call them on phone and they will send you the form to fill and send it back to them. I am enjoying the cold weather cause I have been living in Germany b4 now... don't worry u will catch up

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