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Hi folks, Is anyone looking at receiving money from Nigeria or wanting to pay tuition fees in Australia? I may be of assistance. Can do upto AUS $50,000. Has to be within a week. Message me if you are interested. Cheers |
Sorry, only just logged in here today. Well I left Brissy on the 3rd. Hope you find what you looking for. Cheers OtuosoroGod: |
Search mara lawyers Australia on Google. Then find one in any city of your choice. mummy1964: |
Anyone in Brisbane and wants to catch up for a drink? Will be heading that way late January. |
Dickson44:I am sure my reply is irrelevant at the moment, as you may have already been to Australia and returned to your country of residence. My advise to anyone planning this route in the future is - avoid the temptation of working. You will be risking a 3yrs + ban (the truth is that if caught you may not be able to reenter Aus in the future). Apply for another visa offshore while you still have a current tourist visa. It does help in way of accelerating your visa application. |
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How to Deal With Burnout Anil, who dealt with work burnout ANIL was beyond exhausted. He had taken on a new job because it promised greater prestige and more income. But now he was working late nights as well as weekends, sometimes up to 80 hours a week. “The work environment was chaotic,” he states, “and all the responsibility fell on me. I said to myself: ‘What have I done? If I don’t make a change, I’m dead.’” Anil was rapidly burning out. Workplace burnout is more than mere tiredness, and it goes beyond the ordinary stress of everyday work. Burnout is characterized by chronic exhaustion and strong feelings of frustration and powerlessness. Those suffering from burnout tend to withdraw emotionally from their work, lose motivation, and become less productive. Studies also link burnout to numerous emotional and physical health problems. What causes burnout? Work overload is often a factor. Because of economic pressures, some employers demand that employees work longer hours, at times for less money. Technology now keeps some in constant contact with their job, blurring the lines between work and private life. For some, job insecurity, lack of control over their work, or feelings of being treated unfairly contribute to burnout. So does dealing with unclear priorities or conflicts with coworkers. Burnout can also be self-inflicted. In the pursuit of career goals and greater income, some try to fit ever more work into their life. Such ones may become overcommitted and find themselves on the road to burnout. If you are experiencing workplace burnout, how can you recover? Granted, change may seem impossible if you feel trapped in circumstances beyond your control. Nevertheless, consider the following four steps for dealing with burnout. You may have more options than you realize. 1. EVALUATE YOUR PRIORITIES. A happy family What is most important to you? Many people would likely put family relationships and good health near the top of their list. These are things that are likely to suffer if you are burned out. By clarifying your priorities, you prepare yourself to make difficult decisions and accept trade-offs. For example, you may see that your work is leading to burnout. Yet you may reason, ‘I cannot change jobs or work less; I need the income!’ True, everyone needs income, but how much and at what cost to the things you value most? Beware of pressure to adopt the priorities of others around you as your own. Your employer’s priorities and yours are likely different. Others may choose to put work first in their life, but this does not mean that you must do the same. BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “EVEN WHEN A PERSON HAS AN ABUNDANCE, HIS LIFE DOES NOT RESULT FROM THE THINGS HE POSSESSES.”—LUKE 12:15 2. SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. A simple meal To reduce stress and gain time for what you truly value, you may consider working fewer hours, you may be able to persuade your employer to reduce your current job demands, or you may determine that you need to change jobs. Whatever you decide to do, you will likely need to adjust your financial situation and make changes in your lifestyle. But this is not impossible and may not be as hard as you might think. In many lands, a consumer-oriented society sends the message that happiness is linked to income level and possessions. But in reality it is not. A simpler lifestyle can bring greater freedom and satisfaction. To prepare for such a change, reduce expenses and save money. Try to lower or eliminate debt. Discuss the need for change with your family members, and seek their support. BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “HAVING FOOD AND CLOTHING, WE WILL BE CONTENT WITH THESE THINGS.”—1 TIMOTHY 6:8 3. LEARN WHEN TO SAY NO TO WORK. If you face an unrealistic workload or some other persistent problem in your workplace, discuss your situation with your employer. Whenever possible, offer solutions that meet both your needs and those of your employer. Reassure your employer of your commitment to your work, and explain what you are willing to do; but be clear and firm about what you are not able to do. A man pointing to his wristwatch Use foresight and be realistic. If you want to work less, your employer may expect you to accept less compensation. Anticipate risks such as the threat of job loss, and be prepared to respond. Remember that your prospects for finding a different job are better while you are still employed. Even when you have reached a mutually agreeable work arrangement with your employer, you can expect to be pressured again to take on more work. What can help you to remain firm? Keeping to the commitments that you have made. Doing so might give you leverage to ask your employer to do the same in return, including keeping your workload within the agreed limits. BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “LET YOUR WORD ‘YES’ MEAN YES, YOUR ‘NO,’ NO.”—MATTHEW 5:37 4. RENEW YOURSELF. Even when your work is free of major problems, you may still have your share of stresses, difficult people, and unpleasant situations. So make time for sufficient rest and balanced recreation. Remember that recreation does not have to be expensive to be refreshing to you and your family. A woman takes time to relax by reading Cultivate interests and friendships apart from your work, and avoid defining yourself by the type and amount of work that you do. Why? The book Your Money or Your Life observes: “Who you are is far greater than what you do for money.” If your identity and self-worth come primarily from your work, then you will find it difficult to minimize the role that work plays in your life. BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “BETTER IS A HANDFUL OF REST THAN TWO HANDFULS OF HARD WORK AND CHASING AFTER THE WIND.”—ECCLESIASTES 4:6 Can you really make the changes needed to deal successfully with burnout? Yes, you can. Anil, mentioned at the beginning of this article, did so. He says: “I contacted my former employer and asked if he would take me back, and he did. I was embarrassed to face my former coworkers after I had talked about moving on to ‘greener pastures.’ And I took a significant cut in pay. But I gained peace of mind, and I had more time for my family and other things that I truly value.” A JOURNEY BACK FROM BURNOUT Wayne and Marie are a married couple in their early 30’s who live in the United States. What led to your dealing with burnout? Wayne : We were running multiple businesses and had gone into debt over our heads. I wanted to build our business to a point where life was more comfortable and I could make money while working less. My goal was to reduce stress, but I got just the opposite. How were you affected? Wayne : We realized that the things we were working so hard to get—nicer clothes, a bigger house, and more expensive vacations—were not making us happy. I felt emotionally drained, and I lost all motivation. Marie : My health suffered. Our relationship suffered. We didn’t get along well. How did you simplify your life? Wayne : We examined our goals and our life situation. We decreased the overhead of our business. I had a trendy office, and I let it go. I changed the kind of car that I was willing to drive. I built a one-man business and intentionally kept it small. We worked our bills down and kept our expenses low. Marie : Simplifying was not as hard as I thought it would be. We reduced our frequency of eating out and ate at home. We went for walks, and we got healthier. Eventually, we began working part-time and doing volunteer work. What has been the result? Marie : Our life has stopped being about making money. We adjusted our focus to more important things, and our relationship improved. Wayne : Life has smoothed out. We are much happier. |
AussieJoan:Good on you. Keep safe as before. |
AussieJoan:Yes oh covid-19 has been nice with me. Cut my trip to Kenya and Rwanda short. But its all good. Looking forward to returning soon. Hope youse are now better with restrictions level dropping. |
Was up maam what did i miss? Haven't been in this forum for a while now. AussieJoan: |
Otumbalamba:CV and cover letter is vital. For example, If you are searching for job in Forklift, make sure all your work experiences and references are in Forklift or something similar. Same goes with cover letter. If you no get experiences, try find way to arrange for 9ja. Oftentimes this guys want experience workers. |
I doubt if she can gain admission for a Master program with her HND. She may want to look into a Post Graduate Diploma as it is higher and longer in study duration than a Graduate Certificate. Graceee: |
Its always recommended you certify your documents with a notable notary or lawyer. If i were you, i will get a letter from the department, get the documents certified again and then forward it to the immigration. Paulson91: |
Yeah its fine. If they ask which i doubt if they will care, but let them know you wish to visit a relative before embarking on your journey to Brisbane. francisactivate: |
Congrates bro. I like the way you have written your timeline. It is very concise. Australia is a land of endless opportunities. Lookout, grab, cease and utilize them. francisactivate: |
Addenn:Sorry i have been busy and forgot to reply your inquiries. Our circumstances change in life. Its good a close relative stand as your sponsor but if your circumstances does not permit, its still okay to have an outsider come to your rescue. In this case your sponsor need to write a compassionate cum compelling reasons he/she wants to sponsor you i.e You are too bright in school and would like to help you achieve your goal in life since your parents are too poor etc. Or if he's your uncle, he has promised to help you study to any degree of your choice etc. $50k not too bad. But again the flow of the money does matter. Remember if your uncle has family and the flow of the money isnt good that will be a red flag. |
gentlemate00:Just as the name suggest. It should be Subclass 489 The Skilled - Nominated (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) is an Australian state sponsored visa for skilled people wishing to live and work in a regional or low population growth area in Australia. You must score at least 65 points (the pass mark) on the Points Test to be eligible for this visa. |
Can you elucidate? gentlemate00: |
gentlemate00:Technically, YES. See if you meet up with the points using this URL: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator |
New rental reforms from March 2020. https://www.realestate.com.au/news/sweeping-rental-reforms-to-have-significant-impact-on-tenants-and-landlords/?rsf=ps%3Afacebook%3Anews%3Answ%3Arent |
davidflipcy:Coming in through family sponsored visiting visa and then reapplying for a spouse visa would have been a great option but like you mentioned, you may not qualified as a result of not having sufficient evidences to show you will be a genuine visitor. If I were in your situation, I will allow the marry take place in Nigeria, apply for a spouse visa, then later apply for a visiting visa. In this case, you can't be in Australia when decision is made on your spouse visa. But then, you do have a chance to visit her while waiting on the outcome of your spouse visa. Or you can take a leap of faith by throwing in your visitors visa with the hope of a positive result then apply for a spouse visa while in the country. But again, I think they now have a rule were the main applicant is assessed first before their spouse. You need to look into that too. Ganbatte ne. |
Barth88:Gold coast, but some postcodes within metropolitan cities which includes Brisbane will be considered as regional areas. |
brownemmanuel43:Hi Emma, I am not in Europe but rather in Australia. It's very hard to bring in such items to Australia from Africa. What people do is ship them to Europe or America, package them professionally them send them to Australia. Having said that, I know a friend who runs an African shop over here. If you are able to get them into Australia without issues, I will forward you his contact so youse and discuss further. Godspeed. |
[quote author=Johntemmy post=83467907][/quote]Hi John, in order not to waste our time this is how this will work. You add me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/west.black.1804 Look at some of the items I have had time to upload, if you are happy with them I will then have a video call with you so you can see more. You can also ask for other items to added / boxed up and sealed. At this juncture, you need to sign up an account with PAYPAL. PayPal is the more secure medium of making payments for e-commerce / online shopping. If there was a shady dealing, you as a buyer is rest assured to receive your item and I as a seller is also sure to get my money. You then need to pay, 30% of the total cost of the items you have asked for. I do a transparent business and I always try to put the favour of me and the person I am dealing with in equilibrium. If you are happy with that, contact me, if not, that's is fine. |
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mutfad:Am very sorry, someone just pointed it out to me. Mine is with the Nigerian map. Direct link would be: https://www.facebook.com/west.black.1804
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Hi friends, I have just created a FB account. Will load images/photos of some of the items am sending over. Will discuss further on my page. My Facebook moniker is (West Black). Feel free to add me. Take care. |
louis44rhema:Yes you can work and if you have a partner, they too can work. If you get a good IELTS result you can apply to teach in a primary school if that's what you like to do otherwise there are plenty of blue collar jobs out there |
Dearbest:It's possible as long as you hold a substantive visa which I'm this case would be Uni of Adelaide. |
Hi friends, Sorry I haven't been able to reply youse as a result of been busy. I just want to set some expectations here. This is what I wanted to discuss with the OP. I was going to see if he would be interested in some of the items I will be sending back to 9ja. They are random items ranging from cars, electronics, house hold items, bric-à-brac. I wanted to see if he would be interested in buying at a reasonable price and reselling to make his profit. Secondly, if he wasn't interested in that and has an idea on what he feel will sell over in 9ja, I can help him buy them here if he's happy with the price etc. Lastly, I may be able to suggest a few petty trade he can start up with. There is nothing exceptional I was going to do except for the aforementioned. If that sound like what you would like to do, I will set up a Facebook page, upload images of some of the items that hasn't been boxed up for youse to see. In the meanwhile, if you have any idea of something you do like to share, do not hesitate to DM me. Sorry for the typos, I thought i do write up something here for now. |
. Covid put everything on hold so things have been quite slow moving forward.
and real information givers she should be okay.
Nevertheless it is possible to raise her school fees but she would need to be prudent in spending and also have enough to cover the first year when coming in.