I leave abroad too. But all this mede mede from Coco and co. I can't deal. I be proper Naija. Eba and soup all the way

katniss:
what happened to Mercy Johnson's boobs?

I was wondering too..looks like someone did a boob job

I live in Germany too. It is very expensive, plus a lot of tough laws to be able to open a store here. If it was so easy to open a business as it is in Nigeria where almost every street consists of a shop; I personally would have opened an African store. There a fewer stores here. To get African food I need to travel miles away. Or I send money home and they courier the food to me. The place we Nigerians see African food to buy is mostly from Asian shops. Africans sell too but they are very few and really rare to see even though we have so many Nigerians residing here. You have to factor in very high rentage, must pay high taxes to government and above all you must have a business licence which is very restrictive and difficult to get. IBO boys are not selling anything here o. Except to buy used things and to export to Naija, IBO's don't own shops here.
See very small shaki/towel for 5.26€ that's about 2,400 naira. Our foods are very expensive here.

I am definitely taking a screen shot of this. Wise words for every woman.

shinarambo1:

Trudope would be kicked out in the next election. He has no idea of the hardship people are going through. The millenials that voted massively for him cos of his boyish looks and promise to legalize marijuana are already regretting...Concerning the liberals flawed open door policies...Canada has very limited good jobs, but plenty part time low skilled jobs. Jobs are becoming very scarce...This is a country of only 36million people spread accross a massive land...If Canadians are finding it hard to secure jobs, how would immigrants be able to obtain one to fend for their families?...The lucky Canadians with US citizenship are moving south to the US to take up jobs.

You couldn't spell your PM's name properly...hmmm..

anitank:


Uncle "I too know"... I am a flight attendant with an in

Perhaps you should ask questions before calling someone a liar!

I read through your posts and I confirmed that you actually are a Air hostess with Qatar air. If indeed they could reject your visa then there is definitely more that meets the eye in this matter. I believe that indeed Nigerians are being targeted.
My Man and I intend to apply for a short visit visa to the USA from the American embassy here in Germany. I hope we won't face this hurdle?

I didn't know who to believe until I got to the part where Suleiman claimed he opened African shop for her. Opening a business in Nigeria and opening a business abroad are very different. Abroad you need to pass through rigorous paper work and have a lot of money before you can be allowed to start one. Its so rigorous that only few can venture into it not like Nigeria where every Tom Dick and Harry can open a shop. Hmmm.. For Suleiman to have assisted her in paperwork spent so much for her have to have that business then chances are that he DID IT!! e chop d ogbono

This Prince Eke should stop pretending. A man that packed into Muma Gee's house after marriage, you are a gold digger mehn! You know how she made her money. How many films have you acted in? For years you never still shine from films.

I live in Germany and apart from that I have visited 2 other countries. My Mann and I were discussing this issue and we discovered that many reasons could cause this. The average Nigerian has been misinformed that going abroad automatically translates to fast wealth. They believe that no matter the country they go to as long as its 'abroad' that they will hit it really big, send dollars, ships cars to Naija and build imposing mansions as soon as they get off the plane. They travel with this mentality and without making concrete plans to how it will work out.
Then they land and then reality sets in. Everyone takes time to settle down abroad. Horning your skills, taking courses, writing exams, passing, getting certified are all steps needed before starting the road to success but it takes time and many people can't wait. Their family back home can't wait. They keep calling asking for money everyday (we get so many requests for money all of us abroad). You send little because you are still struggling with lower jobs and trying to make a headway. Your brothers, sisters, friends, parents, relations everybody hits you up for money, money money. Some can't stand the pressure they then take to crime. There other day my Mann was in a group of Germans and they asked were he was from he said Nigeria. They said your brothers are in Berlin selling meth. Infact that it is only Nigerians that carry that particular drug. He was very shocked. But its true. I have personally passed a street in northern Germany of Nigerians (beside an afro shop)were they sell drugs on the streets codedly in pidgin english. I think some of this people may not have wanted to get to the point of selling drugs but the family and societal pressure back home makes them do it. They want to return for Christmas with a loud noise and people hailing them. They don't want people at home to look down them for flipping burgers at MacDonald and earning little. With 'nothing to show' as we say.
Then for a country like South Africa were the citizens are tired of drug dealing from our brothers, its a pity. As far as I know the only job offer available for a Nigerian migrating there is in Medicine(doctors) and lecturers in universities. Every other job is demand by the south African nationals themselves. Many of them are poor and live in villages. Apart from those Nigerians who have capital for business and a lucky few the rest could have no other option than to take to drug dealing and crime.

I came across this thought I should share. There uncountable videos on you tube where you can search and find life about migrants in Canada, even for those who came in through express entry. There is so much to learn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc_Gc4bfnEg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCm01pdKSjU&t=18s

realunclej:
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3. Eating too much meat. Too much protein in your diet is harmful for your kidneys. Protein digestion produces ammonia – a toxin
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Kindness costs nothing But Knowledge is power...

Bros, what of eating fish? Does it also increase protein levels?

CatfishBilly:
It's not a hidden fact that Medical Doctors have a huge number of Atheists amongst them, I mean, they see how ineffective prayer is in the face of death od to share stories of patients I've lost in the face of prayers and I encourage doctors and non doctors alike to come forth and share their stories.

[My Offline Bible] Psalms 14
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Eke40seven:

I read the bolded and didn't bother reading the rest. It came up as very tacky and uncivilized. The essence of a debate is to open up different perspective of view on a particularly matter and if by now you don't know this, then big big shame, a very big one.

We will continue to air our views and if you don't like it, you can either develop a new forum exclusively for you, commemt and reply your own comment or you can go to the market, get a very strong and dependable rope and i know you won't be needing further guidance from me on its proper use.

we know the kind of people who government pays benefits for children upkeep and free housing. The very poor of course

justwise:


Please can we stop this? Why do we always pounce on people who has a different view? Why do you always have a problem with Schwartz's view? In German thread many are afraid of giving the not-so-juicy view of living abroad because of fair of an attack from people like you .

This is not cool honestly.

Thank you. I am being misunderstood. I have not said abroad is bad. I also do not advice anyone from travelling. Most people have this mindset that once they touch here they will start picking money and turn millionaires over night. After some years of toiling some people actually begin to do well but many struggle and live from pay cheque to cheque. Some living on government benefits. I have personally met a Nigerian woman who came to my office to beg for money to feed hereself and her child. And for people like this their friends and relatives would feel that they are abroad enjoying not knowing that their daughter is in Germany begging! But I have met so many Nigerians living abroad and there are struggling. There are many people here who would gladly relocate to Nigeria if they can be paid 4000,000 naira monthly. For someone has worked in Nigeria before I am very sure that in addition to the salary the guy is paid allowances as well. He is clearly a millionaire and single. Also from the first post we are told that he has the prospect of growing on the job hence even more pay. Why would anyone give up all that and start life afresh abroad? It beats me. He can apply for visa and comfortably spend his leave abroad. I have relatives who work in Nigeria yet they bought holiday homes abroad. Are there not Nigerians working right there in Nigeria and sending their kids abroad to school paying thousands of pounds and dollars?

But when you uproot yourself from a business environment you know so well, and attempt to plant yourself in a new environment, especially one that is structured and controlled, the task of success is even more challenging. But I welcomed the brunt, the fire, the baptism of starting all over again…and boy, did I suffer the pain of starting a business in the land of 'white spirits’. No old school boy networks, no existing client base, and no clear understanding of the operational mechanics of the given geographical space. One had to go back to school. One had to work on the side. One had to support his growing family.
From being Kese Jabari, a celebrity and renowned designer and label, one became just another African struggling to secure the mirage that is packaged as the American dream, in a land branded as the land of 'milk and honey'. There were moments of doubt... but the good Lord was faithful again. He blessed us, more than ever before, 'with our cup running over'.
https://www.nairaland.com/3619921/sabina-umeh-akamune-kese-jabari-mode

I have been privileged to be in 3 western countries and I tell you, except you have a job offer already waiting for you, when you relocate abroad you WILL start from the beginning. 400k per month translates to 4.8million naira per annum. No matter how expensive things have become in Nigeria with a prudent lifestyle you can save good of that money and build yourself, you can open a good business, buy land, become a landlord. All those quoting that the money is just 800$ I just laugh. Living abroad is expensive! Forget stories of people making it in 8 months. If true out of say 500 Nigerians abroad how many have been able to finish all certification exams, pass and get good paying white collar jobs? Even at that when your pay cheque is handed to you after all tax deduction how much do you pay for housing, bills etc? Tell us the truth when you live abroad can you truly save much? All the houses and cars abroad people pose with on social media its all got on credit.
If you cannot manage with 400k and save and make something good out of your life you can never succeed any where else in the world. Its not easy anywhere, that I am sure.
If you earn little then you can come abroad. A very close friend of mine lived in Lekki, drove only brand new cars. With the wau she lived we can conclude that she was a 'big girl', she sold everything and now lives abroad. She does menial jobs now. And lives in a tiny room. The rent she pays per month abroad is equivalent to what she was paying for in Lekki. That is how expensive it is to live abroad. And yes she regrets her decision even with the light, water and all the amenities available. I see so many people take this big step without calculating the risks. Its not greener on the other side.

ApexTitan:


Tell me more about living in Canada.

1C and you are wearing toques and gloves. Una never see anything.

For the rest of your post see and understand my response to Alikote above.

Its because of people like you that I do not write online. How does wearing gloves make you to insult me? You think everyone you meet online happens to be your mate? Silly

ApexTitan:


N400K/month is ~$816/month. That pay is totally meh from a global point of view
A person on the lowest minimum wage in Canada will earn more than twice that sum within the same period.

If the person in question is going to base his decision on how much he'll earn then Canada is the better option by far. Plus one should note that people, i.e Nigerians/foreigners can and do attain managerial positions in reasonable times just as well as indigenes provided they prove their mettle just like everyone else. Even though there are exceptions, the system there is more meritorious than in Nigeria.

But there are other reasons the guy should stay in Nigeria. . . Who will make Nigeria great again if everyone runs away?

Have you lived abroad before? Or you are just assuming things? He will earn more doing what job exactly? A person on the lowest minimum wage will earn more than 400k equivalent indeed Do you know how expensive it is to live abroad? Do you know what it means to pay bills? Do you pay tax? plus other deductions? How much do you think you will have left as savings at the end of the day? What visa is the guy even planning to use to relocate? someone earning 400k in Nigeria is rich and comfortable. The equivalent of that in dollars wont do much. You wont be rich with that money in Canada. This is 2016 Nigerians should stop having this mentality that once you come abroad you 'HIT" so much money or that you will be swimming in cash. Before you settle down here you will face challenges. Then again the weather there is really cold. Today its 1 degree celcius in Germany, we had to wear gloves, head warmer and the whole winter garbs. Everyone was rushing home. Then to hear that Canada is -46 degree today means that Canada is way way colder than Europe. I cant even see myself enduring that kind of cold.

Alikote:
stupid nigga them they list a list countries canada or australia u dey talk one hiv country

Don't try it! I repeat DONT TRY IT! I live abroad, I have seen first hand what Nigerians who relocate straight from Nigeria without a waiting job offer go through. You will be starting life afresh. Your certificates and work experience you acquired in Nigeria will have to be put aside. It won't do anything for you. You have to start with menial jobs first. Then gather money and go back to school. Write multiple qualification exams. All these take years. When you are done, if you didn't read a course that is in short supply eg Medical field, IT and a few others you will face rejections before you MAY get a white collar job. For those who read economics, business admin, etc your chances are slimer especially in Germany where I reside plus I believe its so in other places too. Because I know for a fact that Nigerian women take to Nursing in the USA for the reasons I mentioned. Here in Germany the day I experienced -24 degree everyone was shaking from cold even the whites where covered so much, a lot of them were wearing thick face masks. And Shinarambo said today its -46 in Canada. That is very extreme for anyone. The grass is never greener on the other side. Remain in Nigeria, when you want to travel abroad go for a visit, With that kind of salary you earn in Nigeria, no county will reject your visa. I have seen many take this route you are about to take and they are regretting. Before you will reach the same level (managerial) you are now if you go abroad it will take many years and you may never reach it because trust me the whites you going to meet to compete with in the job market are far more educated and skilled than you can imagine.

shinarambo1:

i replied your email.

Thank you. But you need to click 'follow' first on my Nairaland profile so I can send my message

shinarambo1:
they are both talentless. birds of the sane feather.

Hello, sent you a PM kindly respond. its kinda urgent...

As soon as Nigerians begin to realise that flooding the country with foreign goods is doing so much harm than good to the economy, the better for everybody. We need to start producing what we use, its weakening the naira. All the western countries produce for themselves. At this period of recession if we start to become self reliant and productive we cab come out of it

No President from any country was invited. I wonder why a sitting governor can be so ignorant to write a speech about Buhari not being invited.

Trump has been sworn in. Yes!!

Pence sworn in

Priceless200:

Wow! Very nice, actually I ve been craving this recently. bought almost every day of this week and now I wanna make my own. Have gone through some videos, the hardest part is grilling the chicken patty. Mind sharing your recipe.
Thank you in advance.

Ha!! No I bought the already made hamburger and chicken burger meat then fried it for some minutes. Next I cut open the bread into two, buttered it, heat it up, next I placed the fried burgers, put cheese on top, added some fresh lettuce and tomatoes and finished up with plastered mustard.
I made 3 but after 2 burgers I was filled to the brim . I had it with some chocolate drink.
Below is the hamburger next to it is the chicken burger left

I made some burgers with ham and chicken. Burger king and Mac Donalds won't see my money for a while

Impulse80:


It is you who must sit down. What we are lamenting is the state of structures in our schools and our lackadaisical attitude.
The money the government shells out for most of these projects is more than enough but what happens? Have you been to the universities in South Africa? Benin Republic?
some governors were trying to reduce it.

I have schooled in Nigeria and Abroad. And I am telling you that Nigerian education and infrastructure cannot be at par with others abroad because the cost is cheap. An adage says soup wey sweet Na money kill am. You are paying for what you get. Google the tuition of the top 10 universities in the world and tell me their fees. Also go and check fees paid in south Africa and compare that to the peanuts you pay as fees in Nigeria.

And I hope I am not talking to one of this Nairaland underage kids .I hope I am making a man see reason

kingofthejungle:
we have visonless leaders why cover up for them

Mr man sit down and think..in the UK for example the tuition for the lowest paying university is around 9,000 pounds. Now multiply that by 500 naira per pound you get 4,500,000. That is, one student paying 4.5 Million naira per year o, just for school fees. Now you are complaining or the infrastructure plus quality of education in Nigeria. You want your school to be the same quality as that of the USA and UK. Fine, but if you're asked to pay just 10% of what is paid over there won't you carry placards and start to protest?
Fine in few countries the government invests a fortune into the educational sector. The figures they invest is mind blowing but bear in mind that Nigeria does not have that kind of money.
You are only getting what you pay for because quality education is freaking expensive.