litaninja:
If you like your future, get on the next plane out of that place.

Okay Sir

AugustusA1:
Post like this are the ones I like to reply. Listen carefully I'll be very brief and straight to the point.
Dude get out of Nigeria Please.
I had a job myself with Lagos State Govt in 2012, and I had a slight opportunity to travel to the US in 2015, I grabbed it and here am I in NY. It was rough in the beginning, but hey I'm glad I did. I am like a moving train Godswilling. I became an EMT, and PCT making 22$&23.50 per hour both jobs respectively. In that I tried go back to school because I had a prior degree in Nigeria. I went in a fast track nursing degree and I am a recent RN-Grad. Bro I had a job waiting in one of the hospitals for 46$ per hour, working 12hr shift just needed 3day work to make fulltime hours and many more overtime if I chose to. I declined that job, and I am 2wks into a supervisory post in a Rehab ctr making 52$ per hr-8hr shift. My main job is with NYC H+H Hospital working as a floor nurse. I am poised to become a practitioner in few years and hopefully God help me. Look bro, July 31st coming will make my 5th Year in NY. Looking at what I've achieved its only God and I doubt I would have been able to do the same with Lagos state govt. I look forward to join the Airforce as a reservist officer RN just to serve 1wkend every month. Bro plz Canada is well way better than Nigeria and I'll implore you to not dull yourself up PLEASE.

Your story is really inspiring.....Thanks so much for your time.....it has helped a great deal

Zaronxpanol:
Hello Op, I studied for my BSc in a foreign country and while my Ex-Husband studied for his MSc, and Ph.D. in Copenhagen Denmark. He returned to Nigeria and struggled financially as a young Lecturer in a government university, during the early stage of his career. However getting married to a financially stable wife like me, who works in a well paying private organization made life more comfortable for him. Although his life is better now as an Associate Professor compared to when he started.
So these facts below are coming from a well-traveled person. I have been to at least 13 countries and 4 continents.
FACTS
1 Abroad is for the strong and open-minded. Are you ready to hustle real hard doing any kind of Job before your dream job?
2 No matter the job you do abroad low class or dirty job, you will earn a decent income. But are you ready to forfeit that I am a graduate or MSc status? In case there is a delay in getting that job you desire, or God forbid the coin turns to the other side.
3 My Ex-husband returned to Nigeria from Denmark not because they were no jobs. But because he couldn't get an Academic job which was his passion, and he is now an Associate Professor in Nigeria. He is happy and people respect his status. Although he may not be rich, he is comfortable in Nigeria's standard. He told me he cannot be selling chicken burgers and chips or being a waiter or security in Denmark with his Ph.D.
While some of his mates who stayed behind are now managers of restaurants in Denmark with their Ph.D. They now earn more than Vice-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities salary-wise except those VC's who became best friends with their bursars and registrars and see their appointment as a call to partake in the sharing of the national cake
So are you willing to change your career path in case things don't go your way? or you are after professional prestige which my husband preferred?
As for me, I did jobs unrelated to my course after graduating in the country where I studied and changed to a career in the financial sector immediately I returned to Nigeria. I am after a financially stable and quality life and not after professional prestige and grammar or I must work here or there. Pay me good money( 7 digits ) I will work for even LAWMA
4 If your transfer to a new organization is successful, and they can pay you above 200k I will advise you to stay back.
5 Government job has long term benefits and pays towards the end of your career. Suffer now and enjoy later compared with private jobs where you enjoy now and your future is unpredictable.
6 If you cannot transfer to a well-paying government organization please relocate abroad. 80k is not worth the stress for a 30years old man. Except if you marry a woman with high income who can assist you, otherwise you will live a life of pity with that 80k when you marry a liability or a selfish wife.
7 Know what you want and what you can let go of without thinking twice. You can't lay hold on everything in life peace

Wow! Thank you for taking you time to explain indepthly. You are indeed rich in knowledge and very sagacious. Although, not much is happening cos of the covid 19, I'll still try to pursue a better agency with better remuneration while also making plans for migrating. Like I earlier submitted, if I fail to secure a better offer in the public service, I will migrate but apply for a study leave or leave of absence at work, so I can have the option of falling back to my previous work if I do not find Canada as promising as I hoped.

I will appreciate more inputs from you ma'am.

onecoder:
Leave asap.
I'm sure you don't want to be in a country where its youth will be dragging successful artists all day long on twitter.
Leaving the politiciana to continue their loot unabated.

lol. Thanks

MrEgghead:
It's very true...
Grade level 10 is currently #794274 per annum

God bless you Sir. Them go dey follow person dey drag him salary like say na them dey pay person. The core civil service reward system is very poor. Most of my ogas on level 13 and 14 no get cars. Even some on level 15.

HBB1:
I made this mistake years ago...

My brother and sister had been begging me to leave... i said mba, Naija till I die!

I wasted 3 years of my life slaving in a messed up system.

Now I don carry my kaya!

Know this, the most important factor in determining success is environment and not effort!

Deep! Thanks Sir for your honest response

drail400:
Hello, from what you have revealed about yourself, you are very much eligible to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry). It is the fastest way for you to get a Canadian PR and eventually become a Citizen, I would know cuz i recently got mine.

In regard to your question, I will advise you take the risk and move. Sure, settling down in Canada might be difficult, but its definitely not impossible. You have a family over there, to help ease the burden.

PS. If you do decide to move, make you do a proper research on how to settle in Canada. You'll find tons of information,

Congrats bro. The express entry is exactly the route my siblings advised since I have what it takes. I only just need to perform excellently well in IELTS

cassidy1996:
go to Canada, bros please I need a federal job, help your brother

Not much is happening now cos of the COVID-19. Did you apply for NIS?

Exmay02:


Guy, I am a level 12 officer, my salary is not up to 100k, after the minimum wage review oooo, initially I collect less than 80k as level 12.

I work in Federal Ministry.

God will bless you bro. Many of these people have never been in the civil service yet they are quick to tag people liars.

If I tell you say my salary na 500k, I go come share am with you? What is the essence of lying about my take home?

DanEmakoji:
You can migrate and still keep your job here since nothing is moving on here in Nigeria owing to COVID-19 and come back and resign if you get better life out there in Canada.
I am sure you won't like to come back to Nigeria if you get there.
Or should I go in your place? I am ready to leave this country even to Benin Republic not to even talk of Canada.
Good luck!

Thank you....this is where I am leaning towards. I will apply for a study leave amd go test the waters over there.

mandate12:


I know u r only here to test people's patience. U and I know u have no career in Nigeria. Move on pls.

I just need a wide range of opinion and it has been awesome thus far. Thank you bro

Expresswriter:


What kind of question is this?

Are you in Nigeria at all?

Do you see the madness of our political elites?

Do you see the paradox of your own situation?

A Masters degree holder earning less than 80k and you're banking on a transfer with higher pay as a rescue!

Assuming the next parastatal you're transferred to pays you 120k, is that "one" money commensurate to your educational qualifications?

What about when you get married and children come and your financial responsibility increases, is it 120k that will handle ALL your needs CONVENIENTLY?

Won't you want to buy a car? Build a house? Do other things?

Or you prefer this shithole of a country where your human rights is next to nothing?

I hope you have your answer.

This is how we answer questions like this in Nigeria.

Everybody's angry. Q.E.D.

I understand bro. Thanks for your honest submission. It will help a great deal.

Onlyonebuhari:
Let me tell u the simple truth, I export Yam and kola nut. The money I get from it I can't get it from Canada or the US. Let me tell u the real truth....I apply for credentialing in Canada and they have been disturbing since Monday that am qualified, they will issue work permit and Visa but I don't need it.

wow.....can you put me through your export business sir? Thank you

Abolarin91:

I am not really good at advice, I will only put myself in your shoes.
I will prefer to migrate to Canada, that place is far better and I won't like opportunity to pass me by...

I don't mind if you can link me

Thank you bro. Why not try the express entry? pm me

baratech:
I didn't bother reading your post.... The topic is okay for me..... Better leave for Canada

thank you

bejeria101:
What is a federal job?; Canada guy move.

lol....thanks bro

jezdougstone:
Guy abeg give me ur sure Canada contact. Agents keeps failing me

Bro, I have no sure contacts. All I have are my siblings who are so willing and eager to help me come over.

osazsky:
as a federal staff u can apply for a 2 year leave with pay..travel out and give it a try if it favours u move on but if it doesn't return back simple

thank you @osazsky...this is exactly what I am considering. Thanks again.

Ten06:
Guy, immediately the way is clear run out of this country if not you will regret not doing so in future

thanks

Ginomel:
Canada, Canada,Canada .All they advise is move move ,move.

Nobody considers the fate of an immigrant to Canada.


Going to an organised society is good but is it really perfect as always assumed.


If only those in Canada can give unbiased account of life over there maybe the decision could be clearer but funny enough many folks here will be disappointed of their dear Canada.

I dont think my siblings will want anything but the best for me. At least, they know how far I have come over here.

ibawon:
Think of just 1 thing and one thing alone
Your unborn children
Three generations down the line will read this story and thank God you are the best decision to LEAVE

This is very apt. Thanks

jezdougstone:
Pls pls connect me to those ur siblings in Canada, I need a sure contact to migrate to Canada. I've tried multiple times but those useless agents keeps failing me.

Bros, connect you just like that? What route have you been applying through previously? Express entry, academic? If what you need is advise, I can try and connect you but can't promise anything more.

bjnice:


If what you state is true about your current job level, I will sincerely advise you to stay please.
Take a look at the long run benefit. You are just 30 already in level 10, according to you you will be in level 12 by next year, has it across your mind that with your age you might end up to be permanent secretary, for a long time and if God will you will become HOS(Head of service of the federation) pay close attention at the long term benefits you will stand to gain and the state you represent at the nearest future. Don't forget critical decision that benefit Nigerian are taking by the top echelons of government officials.

To me sir, you have more to gain status and money wise if you remain in the federal job.
My 2 cent advise.

Thanks for this advise. I really appreciate. I know I might have a bright future in the civil service coupled with the fact that I am also politically aware and love taking leadership roles whenever the opportunity presents itself. However, I am worried about the current reward system....and the things I have to endure before getting to that directorial/perm sec cadre. Thanks still....I will also consider your input.

Deloo:
Asking this question sef is unnecessary, it is like asking should I die or should I live. Nigeria and Canada are like death and life respectively. Oh! That reminds me what my friend told me " Dele, my regrets ever in life was the years I wasted in Nigeria" a word is enough for a wise.

thank you

Exmay02:


What makes me reply u is when i read where u wrote that u have gone far in civil service... Like seriously are u kidding me I am a level 12 officer, FG staff..... I am soooo ready to dump the level in the trash bin and relocate any moment.

Wow boss! Thanks for your insightful comment. It will help a great deal

pacificom:
Life is not as rosy in the western countries as Nigerians oftenly believes. Many years of mass immigration has reduced the prospect of job opportunities in abroad, while top priority are given to citizens over visitors. Furthermore, you cannot directly secure classified jobs in Canada with your Nigerian qualifications, which means you have to pick your starter pack and bag additional Canadian certifications with trainings which are required by Canadian employers, otherwise you may end up settling for menial jobs which are below your qualifications.

thanks for your submission. I will consider this too.....although I am not scared of pursuing a canadian degree. All my siblings did and they are better off for it.

Denique:


OP, kindly sell your spot to me if you ain't using it yet.
God bless you for your understanding!

I wish I could.....are you working towards migrating too?

nedekid:

I had same option 17 years ago and at same age you are now. Yes I do regret not getting out of this shit hole then.
Now I am considering it cos of children even though the cold might not be good for my health.
I know someone that left 2 years ago at 54y and the man insisted he wasted his life in Nigeria all these while.
You seem to have the opportunity, don't waste it.

hmmm ...thanks for the insight Sir

chaloskyx:
Oga move to canada simple

thanks

alekside:
So, you believe someone working in a federal paraststal/agency who is probably on Level 10 step 7 earns N80k monthly?

A federal parastatal using the CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC SERVICE SALARY STRUCTURE (CONPSS). We have cried severally to our management to approach the NSIWC for a new salary structure but to no avail. My organisation is even a revenue generating one to make matters even worse. But corruption at the management level is impeding her growth.

Ukmummy:
You did not say how many yrs you've put in as a civil servant but i can advise you put in 10 yrs before moving to Canada so you can be on pension instead of wasting the yrs.
Secondly you can travel on leave of absence to see how it goes there before final resignation.

I have put in 5+ years altogther. I was employed on level 9 because of my MSc and I rose to level 10 and going to 12. I am on contributory pension, I dont think this 10 years thing still applies or you are you talking of gratuity? Thanks

SpecialAgent:
Nigerians easily get scammed, just confidently post high salary without evidence & the maga go follow u like flies.


@TallNigerian start processing ur visa while also concentrating on ur job, you can decide when things work out.



By the way, unless am earning 2 mil a month, I will relocate from this country in a heartbeat when I get chance like yours. MY KIDS WILL NOT BE NIGERIANS

Thank you Baba. I have started the process.....just needed to be sure I was making the right decision.