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Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 10:55pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
otokx: Now that US govt workers are forced to stay at home; will they get paid for those days? Get paid ke? Who dash you? You no hear say America will run out of cash on Oct 17th? In fact, they're hitting American with furloughed pay + other austerity measures. According to an email, LOA will be reduced to 5days, no more vacation carry over, and so many other annoying measures. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Reincarnated(m): 10:55pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
manny4life: U no wan talk now? How u go fit hold up info like that |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by imperiouxx(m): 10:57pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Ms Nas: That's called hating on US for banning Nigeria from DV lottery. I know them by the kind of statement they utter after getting the news. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 10:57pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
soul_glo: It's not a big deal, I was correcting a notion that credit check isn't required for jobs which it is for some jobs. Not everyone involved in banking is credit checked, just specific employees, but in general, banks usually performs credit checks just to make sure you're not a high risk employee. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 10:58pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Reincarnated: Lol, I'm under oath not to divulge certain information... ![]() ![]() ![]() You no know say FBI, CIA and their types dey monitor NL? |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Reincarnated(m): 10:59pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
ozo_emeka: You know what, And why is that |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by InvertedHammer: 11:00pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Afam4eva: [b]Afam: I beg to disagree. Nigerians are paying but not getting the services. They pay PHCN for darkness, they pay at toll gates for potholes, they pay tuitions for strikes, they pay N97 or more per liter of fuel for long lines at the pump, they pay water rate for dry taps; they pay MTN for poor services. Hilton hotel rates are cheaper in USA than in Nigeria. Go figure! Rents are paid in months in USA and not in years as obtainable in Nigeria. They pay sticker duties for emblems on their pick-ups. They pay the legislooters for non-performance. They pay GEJ for mediocrity. Nigerians pay pay pay. Yet no services rendered. Is that what you call life? I can understand though. Ignorance is bliss. Most Nigerians usually see suffering as obligation until they venture outside the country... then their demeanor changes. For the things that are taken for granted in most countries are luxury items in Nigeria. Common road, electricity, water (and we are close to the ocean) are talked about in Nigeria as if they revolve around rocket science. Even god damn deodorant is luxury in Nigeria. When some dudes/ladies raise their hands, the stench from the armpit can only make you shout "devil is a liar!" [/b] 4 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by MsNas(f): 11:02pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
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Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by micath09(m): 11:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
This is an interesting topic of which I'm happy to buttress a little contribution. Of a truth, much of what is said and enumerated above are true, but some are far from the it. Migrating to anywhere in the world is a matter of clear focus and determination; but sad enough, many seemed to lost it or don't even have it before leaving home. I came to America 9 years back legally with $85 on me, scooting with a family I've never known or met in my life for 5 month, upon realizing their intention of wanting to turn a grown up man into a nanny, I took the bull by the horn, I went to a recruiting station, sat for the military exam and signed up for 6yrs in the U.S Army reserve. Trained as an 88M specialist, the career lunched me as a transportation specialist for a couple of big companies, I was making money, but made education as my first priority which most Nigerians never taught of when they come in. At first it was hard combining many things together, but by the grace of God today, I would be through as an attorney next spring without student loan, no car loan and a house without mortgage. The bottom line of my story is that I learn to cut my coat according to my cloth. These I do with a clear cut focus, determination, and desire to succeed. Lot of Nigerians meddle with drug dealers and credit card scams and a host of shady deals to make it by all cost. Besides, most Nigerians are driven by ego, they live above their means and ensnares themselves with what I called avoidable debts. You'll will see them at every parties, occasions and buying stuff a senior official working in banks cannot afford. Castigating or painting America for a trouble we created ourselves, to me, it's unfair. I've been to every single states in America except for Hawaii, I've met people of different class, but what I've learnt if you must succeed in America and anywhere in the world is that moderation and focus is a key factor in a faraway land, because life is in physics and men are in sizes. Besides, there are ghetto everywhere in the world, but not as bad as you have painted it as compared to what we have back home. What you become or happen to you here in America is solely dependent on you, not the government. The ground is set for everything you ever wanted to become, good or bad, success or failure. 15 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by frederal(m): 11:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
To who it may concern: Yes, you are an American passport holder; You are not an immigrant; You bought a car(cash) at 19; You scored 600+ on SAT; You are not fustrated; You are 21 years; You have all the facts about America right; ....nice qualities. Let me add that you are a FOOL..ARROGANT....for lacking virtues like tolerance, love, forgiveness You virtually insulted everybody that has a different perspective from yours. I know guys like SIGA encouraging and helping people who wants to come to Canada...based on same reality: Theres better opportunity abroad. Won't you encourage them to come, even if they don't make million, they acquire a better mentality than the one you described as "poor." 8 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Reincarnated(m): 11:04pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
manny4life: LOL. u wey don dey claim naija since no wan even look out for its people wey dey here. Nothing fit happen. As long as I still dey this DMV ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by nadine07: 11:05pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
manny4life: Btw, this is for those who went to emergency room and they deemed their case wasn't urgent...Now go figure.HUMMMMMM I nova in alexzandria has treated me with out insurance ohhhhhhh |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Bimpss(f): 11:05pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Welcome to America, The home of the free, and brave. The land of many liberties. The land were the government is allowed to spy on you however they like. The land were ticking "Black/African-American" on a job application might make you "unqualified" for the job. The land were a person with a concussion, is asked to wait 1-2hrs at the hospital because they don't have health insurance. The land were a 19 year old student has at least $30,000 in student loan. The land where a white school gets more funding and supplies than a Black school. The land were a bunch of idiöts in congress shut the government down because they don't want a law that would allow people who do not have health insurance coverage to have the same benefit they have. Meanwhile this fools are getting paid for shutting the government down, while that police officer and that military guy who put his life in the line of fire to protect the American people is not getting paid for the job he did! America, one of the best country in the world, hope you enjoy your stay. ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 11:06pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
InvertedHammer: MY brother the issues are just too much. IMAgine a country without Tax Bracket, the LIRS and FIRS workers just look how tall and beautifulyour office building is and "knack you bill". Many offices have no sign post cos of fear of double taxation. And they want me not to "settle" the boys and stay afloat ? What has the Government done for me SINCE I WAS BORN? 2 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 11:07pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
manny4life: You fit post the info in pidgin ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 11:07pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
People should learn to do what they can where they are with what they have. Life is not a bed of roses for anybody anywhere. People re secretly fighting their unique battles where they re. Hoping to get comfort somewhere else u think is rosy is only going to make u miserable afterwards |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:08pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Reincarnated: Lol,, haha... What I'll tell you bros, if you get any investment now, think twice. Meet up with a financial manager and seek advice, I'm telling you, there's a harsh policy coming. Congress will do ANYTHING to save itself...Daz all ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Lucasbalo(m): 11:08pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
ozo_emeka: Now you are truly from Chicago, not that round the way guy who claims he has an mba from Loyola C. You are still hyperventilating over me. I must have struck some nerves in you. I live in Oak Park. Anyone from chitown will no that. Go get a life Bambino. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 11:09pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Hmmm....9ce ones people...bt as far as am concerned...itz all a values tins,cos despite wot happens in nigeria...i don't tink people suffer lyk †ђA̶̲̥̅† oo...itz all boils down to the state of mind...we"re nigerians aπϑ we av the ryt to speak out aπϑ @ least hussle without being disrimniated upon aπϑ the beauty about naija's †ђA̶̲̥̅† anytins possible...ur friend or cuz or even you fit just enter politics or somtin...una own don beta be †ђA̶̲̥̅† Na̶̲̥̅̊ђ....let's kip our dream alive...na turn by turn...@ least wid for instance Goodluck's administr8,i dey njoy naw aπϑ js nid guidance 2 chop more..... |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:09pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
nadine07: HUMMMMMM I nova in alexzandria has treated me with out insurance ohhhhhhh If you say so... Come o, which one? Oya tell me the Inova you went to... I wan know say you no lie. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 11:10pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
manny4life: On the debt ceiling debate; The good news so far is that Boehner has declared that he would be in support of raising the debt-ceiling. But it's yet to be seen if the other Congressional Republicans will toe a similar line. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:11pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
CFCfan: Bros it is hearsay o, I cannot say anything but Congress has something up their sleeve for 2014 and it won't be nice.. ![]() ![]() ![]() I got an email today with regards to the Oct 17th deadline, it wasn't looking pretty at all. You and I know Republicans wants to turn America into Chinese labor, haha... me sef wan run comot. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:13pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
CFCfan: He's gonna support it, true but when the deadline comes, you will see. There is panic everywhere OMB and treasury are seeking ways to avert it. If they are gonna avert it, why are Dept heads including OMB suggesting that they suspend some depts budget till further notice? |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:15pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Abeg o, Manny is mere speculating, don't take my word for it... ![]() ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by InvertedHammer: 11:17pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
chiboy1928: Let not fool ourself even if u hold an america green card or citizenship u will still be reffered to as a second class citizen ur accent doesn't even qualify u to a be a first class citizen if u like speak ur english wit ur nose jst like hw most of u guys do over here dat still doesn't make them see u as part of them that discrimination still exist and will always be they dat jst the fact! Interesting! The same level of discrimination you will get if you go to Yobe State and speak Igbo. Have you even noticed the level of inter-tribal hatred on NL alone? Nigerians have hateful heart among themselves. You mentioned earlier that oyibo invest in Nigeria b/c they see the opportunities that we do not see. Big lie! Oyibo people thrive in Nigeria because you don't treat them like humans; you treat them like gods. An oyibo man with ordinary certificate would be considered for employment in Nigeria before a Nigerian with a Ph.D in the same field. Woe be tide the Nigerian applicant if his/her interviewers are from different tribe than him/her. But like someone said, "money does not buy happiness but he would rather be miserable in his mansion than otherwise" 4 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by PamelaGold1(f): 11:17pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
dasparrow: @Post I LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR SAYING THIS, I NEVER KNEW MY FATHER TILL HE CAME TO NIGERIA FROM AMERICA, AND IN ALL MY 25 YEARS, I MET MY FATHER 2YEARS BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, THE ONLY THING HE ACQUIRED IS THEIR ACCENT COZ HE LIVED CLEAN AND NEVER ENGAGED IN OUTRAGEOUS THINGS TO MAKE MONEY, AND HE TOLD ME EXACTLY ALL THAT U HAVE JUST STATED HERE! NOW I KNOW BETTER THAN TO WANT TO BE IN AMERICA AND BECOME A FIFITH CLASS CITIZEN WHEN I CAN BE IN MY COUNTRY AND BE A QUEEN THAT PEOPLE WILL BOW TO..... |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 11:18pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Btw, there's this rumor I heard, I don't know how true it is, U.S. Congress is attempting to pass a law freezing a huge portion of govt pensions. Again it's just a rumor.... Manny rumor monger. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by freeradical(m): 11:19pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Godson201333: I am living in Europe and i am starting to believe that this racism thingy can be favorable at times.You see that is why Europe is very cleaned and organized than USA.I know there too and when i say very clean i mean very clean but the racism here is higher than USA.True yarns omo orile...tuale |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by 9icegee: 11:20pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
god_of_music: I've been following this thread with a wise mind-set, I read what the OP has written and I got the cents, authomatically this man has contributed to my life and I am not gonna forget what I have learnt from him so far.point of correction pls. One, he de OP sure sounded insultive and has since corrected himself. Two, pls 'Third World Countries' is outta use. Now its DEVELOPED and DEVELOPING countries ok? |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by soulglo: 11:20pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
InvertedHammer: I think this is the problem with Nigeria. No sense of accountability. And zero maintenance culture. I am pretty sure that we have very good laws but who enforces them? The reality is that most of the problems in Nigeria are there because people really don't want to do what needs to be done for change to happen. Imagine if even half of our laws were enforced. There are many so called first world countries that would not even come close. It is not just government either. THE PEOPLE. We need to do better for Nigeria. I know people that live here and obey all the laws, pay taxes, do fund raisers for their children's schools but just visiting Nigeria for a few months and they give bribe and do all the things they would not dare do in the US. Maybe people should stay in Nigeria and behave the way they would if they lived somewhere else. Things would definitely improve. Nigeria is pretty much a huge ball of frustration to me. As much as I love it I hate it. Seeing the pictures of those hostels today on the frontpage is a classic example of people put in a position of authority not doing what they need to do and also on the other end people just accepting things as they are and not demanding for better. They cannot even be bothered to slap paint on the walls and I swear I saw a picture of a hole in the ground labelled "Toilet". Get the heck outta here |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by mkoabiola: 11:20pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
So informative and educative. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by nadine07: 11:21pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
[quote author=manny4life] If you say so... Come o, which one? Oya tell me the Inova you went to... I wan know say you no lie.[/quote hahaha is near seminary road now, I used to live in Alexandria, I moved to Fairfax county now........... |
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