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Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by ozoemeka(m): 12:14am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Take a few seconds and scroll past some pages to where I say: "Nigerians make it. Some do some don't. Americans make it. Some do, some don't." Thank you. Ps: while at it, scroll past sections where I reference that "I am not frustrated by any government" I think having the right information will help you lay out your thoughts more cohesively ARMED WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION I'm sure they taught you that in "Law School" . I no know book: |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by nadine07: 12:16am On Oct 05, 2013 |
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Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by MsNas(f): 12:16am On Oct 05, 2013 |
imperiouxx:Word. These people come on here an talk all sorts of things. Yet booking a visa appointment at the US Consulate, Lagos na die! The crowd there every day nko? Where are these people coming from then? Mars? ![]() If you can't cope in America, move back home! Its as simple as that. But don't dissuade people from coming here!!!! Circumstances differ, and I know plenty of Nigerians who have it good here. ![]() They want to come to America and live the kind of life they don't dare dream of in Nigeria. Overnight oo |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 12:18am On Oct 05, 2013 |
nadine07: Then again, TX is on my mind... ![]() ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by MsNas(f): 12:20am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Anyi.:Classic failed attempt at relevance ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by ozoemeka(m): 12:21am On Oct 05, 2013 |
The only antagonist is yourself and your deluded sense of compadre Lucasbalo: . It's not about reading the thread. Emeka is just a guy with an inflated ego. He is proud and corky for a 21 year old who has not achieve any thing worthwhile in life. He has to be humbled, so he can navigate through life's curves. That's why he has created so many antagonists here. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Inoknowbook: 12:22am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Anyi.: I don't have to read the whole freaking thread to know what is going on here. Someone, who is obviously not successful in the US, is trying to ascribe to Nigerians in the US the kind of life he's living. TRUST me, Nigerians in the US are very successful, relatively speaking. We have a reputation here as being very industrious and smart and at the same time fraudulent ![]() ![]() Please, if you are not successful, it's high time you left for Nigeria. I am successful and so are many Nigerians. US is a land of opportunity like no where in the world, hard work and determination can take you places. 9 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by 9icegee: 12:22am On Oct 05, 2013 |
chiboy1928: Do you wonder while americans and the british come to nigeria to invest example they don't pay tax here in nigeria as much as they pay in they own country and they have a lot of chances compare to wen they are back home so u see dat the opportunity they have and they come to our country make a lot of money because they see the opportunity we don't see!!!thts one thing nigerians dont just know. De whites folks r running from their heavy tax system to nigeria, we nigerians r singing and crying out loud to go overseers. I wonder if they ever sit down with white guys and get a good gist of how life is like in some countries overseers. I doubt hey do |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by ozoemeka(m): 12:22am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Can we talk about dress code / dress- style and what is "AMERICAN DRESSING" ? ![]() ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by nadine07: 12:26am On Oct 05, 2013 |
manny4life: hahahhaha u like waka waka ohhh, DMV is the best area......... TEXAS is no go area for ohhhhhhhhh, I love my DMV area. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Inoknowbook: 12:27am On Oct 05, 2013 |
ozo_emeka: Take a few seconds and scroll past some pages to where I say: You are, obviously, part of those that don't make it. I'll advice you to leave for Nigeria, perhaps, u have a better chance of picking the pieces of your life over there. Nigeria is not that bad. Over here, Nigerians are big time achievers. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 12:32am On Oct 05, 2013 |
https://www.nairaland.com/1465852/ask-me-questions-americastraight-talk If you have questions about America,please click on the link above and I will try to answer them Hear a more balanced perspective from someone who has lived in the USA many years and loving it Ready for your questions. ![]() |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by ladygogo: 12:33am On Oct 05, 2013 |
lol@ at Nigeria is not that bad. ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 12:34am On Oct 05, 2013 |
alala dakosta: I thought you said I should stop quoting you, however, how come you're stuck on quoting my posts? Basically, I expected better from someone who claims to be living large in La-La land. Faking it till you make it, yes? ![]() No place on this planet is rosy and selling dreams to people isn't the way forward. The most important thing in life is adaptability and your ability to make something out of any environment you find yourself. There are tons of successful people in Nigeria, who're definitely more comfy than over 90% of the Nigerian pikeys wandering around the world with no caravans. Anyway, don't worry about me. I've lived all my life here and I know how to get it out here. This is my freaking town, we built this city! I'm out, yo!! |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by manny4life(m): 12:35am On Oct 05, 2013 |
9icegee: thts one thing nigerians dont just know. De whites folks r running from their heavy tax system to nigeria, we nigerians r singing and crying out loud to go overseers. I wonder if they ever sit down with white guys and get a good gist of how life is like in some countries overseers. I doubt hey do Some Nigerians are thinking of "NOW" so you can't blame them |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by ozoemeka(m): 12:38am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Intelligence is hard for you I see. Masters of Law and you can't READ? interesting I no know book: |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by DnigerianPrince: 12:40am On Oct 05, 2013 |
I no know book: Good point. I have the type of job an average American would be grateful to have. Same with several other Nigerians working with same company. These are just people I know, there are lots of Nigerians living decent lives doing great things other than being a janitor. Somewhat I'm questioning the op's claim to being in America. I refuse to believe anyone in America will make such absurd generalization. I understand you're trying to drive home a point which I totally agree with but using false statements/justifications and pictures will not score you additional points |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Xfactoria: 12:42am On Oct 05, 2013 |
OjaP: You all have spoken well. I have learned one or two things from both sides. However, I would say someone who is educated here with a work permit will do well no matter what. If I am not mistaken, many Nigerians who come here for advanced degrees do well after their education. If any one is in doubt, please visit NL USA Student Visa thread. To some extent, I would say plan before coming to America, a Nigerian coming here for school will never regret his/her decision no matter what. For others who fall in other categories, I don't know. Thank you jare.....a lot of the comments here, especially from the OP are exaggerated or maybe he is generalizing based on his own experience. I see that he pasted close pictures of NYC which suggests to me that he lives in NYC. Living and surviving in NYC is harder, just like living in any big city in the world. The good thing about the US is that the opportunities are spread everywhere i.e. the opportunities are not skewed to the lofty states like NY or CA alone. I have been here for 14 months on a student visa, studying for an MBA in a top school (will graduate in May 2014) and I already have a job offer for a 6 digit annual salary. It didn't come easy and it didn't happen like that for everyone but almost all the guys who came here to study, that I know, have got something doing and they are not watching plates or parking faeces. They have decent jobs! By the way, I am in Columbus City in the state of Ohio and I have met a lot of Nigerians here in academics, medicine and engineering who are doing really well. I joined a Yoruba Club 21 group and almost everyone there have been here for more than 20 years and they have decent jobs and income. Nevertheless, there are a few who fit into the lifestyles that the OP is trying to describe. They came here for the wrong reasons - to look for riches or wealth that fall from heaven! I think the OP did a good job trying to point out the racism and the challenges here. My take on this are the following: 1. You should define your reasons for coming here before you do. If you are coming here without the hope of first getting education or any vocational training, you might end up frustrated. It means you have to be contented with working menial jobs (even if you have a degree from a Nigerian University) and be prepared to work as many of them to keep up if you have a family to support. 2. If you are coming here to look for wealth or riches, don't bother try to apply for visas. Its harder to be rich here than in Nigeria. One thing is sure though, you are sure to be liberated from poverty if you are not lazy. So if the reason for leaving Nigeria is just to have a decent live, and you are ready to work as hard as you do in Nigeria (and more if you have a family) and be law abiding, you will have no problem. 3. Know that a lot of African Americans are lazy, be prepared to live with their hostilities. Never try to stay in their neighborhood. You will get a better deal being friends to white folks that African Americans. Good luck to anyone who will heed these advises. 5 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by kaka22(m): 12:46am On Oct 05, 2013 |
I think that Op's topic is useful for intending migrants... From what I can deduce from the topic and all what emeka said, USA may not be as rosy as most of us thought it would be. It should be noted Emeka took cognisance of the fact that some Nigerians are succeeding in the states while others are not due to lack of preparation,focus et cetera. What caused the arguments, insults was the fact that most people did not read in between the line... Most Nigerians ordinarily don't like people telling/advising them not to do what they have planned to do or painting a picture that is different from what they have in mind... Please let's try and read in between the line. Let's also have spirit of tolerance... My own opinion 2 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Revolva(m): 12:53am On Oct 05, 2013 |
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Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by kidUrbane: 12:56am On Oct 05, 2013 |
One funny thing is that dat boy moved out of Nigeria when he was 15 and u dey talk trash..to say na around 45 u get chance to commot for naija ehn,u for dey among those wey dey give testimony about visa for church..u want to know what ghetto looks like? Come to ajegunle come and see people who are so poor they consider rice and stew a luxury.u just dey yarn poo. See graduate dey do conductor.u come dey talk about billz. Nigerians are hardworking and resolute folks..If u can survive hardship in Nigeria..America na paradise..I'm not talking about a Nigerian that left ikoyi/vi/lekki i am talking about those from places like mushin,ajegunle,ikotun,ijegun,ijedodo,ijagemo,oshodi,okokomaiko,tolu e.t.c u're just a kid wey don chop 2 much burger cum forget garri with groundnut #10 to share with siblings. 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Lucasbalo(m): 1:00am On Oct 05, 2013 |
ozo_emeka: The only antagonist is yourself and your deluded sense of compadre. That's the problem with you. Like I said in my earlier post. I came to US when I was barely 18 years old on student visa by the grace of God and the willing assistance of my parents. I am in my mid thirties now. When I was your age , I thought I knew everything . But people much older and wiser called me to bahave. I am sure glad for that now. I am married with 3 beautiful daughters. All I am telling you is that humility will help you through your sojourn in life. Don't ever think you have Solomonic wisdom. Nobody does. I don't have anything against you personally. It's just your condescending attitude towards people that disagree with you. No animose against you on my part. I know how I was at 21, almost get kicked out of college and my student visa almost revoked. Thank God I changed because my life could have been ruined. I am not patronizing you but telling you reality of life especially this our violent society we call home. Peace and good luck to you. Wishing the best in all your undertakings in life. Once again , I have nothing against you because of my deep faith. 6 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Anyi3(m): 1:01am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Lucasbalo: . It's not about reading the thread. Emeka is just a guy with an inflated ego. He is proud and corky for a 21 year old who has not achieve any thing worthwhile in life. He has to be humbled, so he can navigate through life's curves. That's why he has created so many antagonists here. peeps started attacking him he attacked back....Now he has stopped and you still say he has not achieved anything worthwhile in his life ![]() List two things you think you have done better than him? Oh I forgot you can't cause you don't know a thing about the dude... Me ain't taking sides but mehn you need to cool off... I still repeat he made some useful pointers in his first posts.... 2 Likes |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Inoknowbook: 1:02am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Finally, for those of you at home, if you don't have a good job and there are no hope for you, if you have the opportunity of moving to the US, please I beg you in the name of God, grab it wholeheartedly. But one thing you have to have in mind is, it is not a bed of roses here. US is not a place for a lazy person, you must be ready to work your a.ss off. You must also be ready to pay your dues. You may have to start off with jobs you could not have considered yourself doing in Nigeria, while you are improving yourself. Education is very important, if you can, improve yourself educationally. If you are industrious, focused and determined, and move with the right people (very impt), the sky will your limit. There's no country in the world that will provide you with so many opportunities and freedom to pursue your dream as the US. You can be whatever you want to be here. That's why you see people from all over the world flocking to live in the US, even from the western world, despite the economic challenges prevalent in the US right now. It is not for nothing that it was aptly named 'God's own country'. And it's no joke! 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Lucasbalo(m): 1:04am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Anyi.:. Calm down. Will get in touch with him and apologize to him. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by linearity: 1:08am On Oct 05, 2013 |
manny4life: Dude, you do not show up at the ER over a routine problem, you go see your PCP, that is what PCP are meant for....However, if you fake an emergency, that same Hospital will admit you and screen you up to the point when they determine that, you are not an emergency and they will do it without asking for your insurance according to Government laws here. The key to that link you posted is the underlined portion above...they must perform a federally required screening of your ailment and conclude that it is not an emergency before they will decide to turn you away and God help them if they miss diagnose you and something bad happened eventually..or it become an emergency later...They will be sued and they will pay darely for that mistake despite their policies...Also note that Hospital policies, regulations, rules, bylaws, etc does not trump the act of Congress or the law of the land period! Their policies does not have standing in the face of the law...It is the law that all Hospitals in the US must attend to people in an emergency regardless of race, ability to pay of immigration status. 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by DejiAdewumi: 1:14am On Oct 05, 2013 |
He that have Ears, Let him Listing lest he regrets...the choice is now urs 1 Like |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Tinyemeka(m): 1:15am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Afam4eva:All the comments you posted so far from the begining of the thread made no sense to me and you tended to bend the truth at several points to support your assertion. In your own view, it is definitely easier to survive and make it in the US than in Nigeria. Is that what you are saying? Or did I not get you correctly? |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Lucasbalo(m): 1:16am On Oct 05, 2013 |
I no know book:. God bless you. You right on point. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by jerryben12: 1:18am On Oct 05, 2013 |
3. Life is toughER for Immigrants in America. From not having a SSN to get jobs, to people simply discriminating for your "accent". You will LEARN that America is not the least bit tolerant for immigrants. Especially if you come to places that are predominantly white. Unfortunately what I end up seeing Nigerians adopt is the "akata" way. A LOT of them end up trying to speak ebonics and they just sound silly and ridiculous. "nigggaz is tryna hoop yo". No. Your azz never hooped before when did you become a "niggga tryna hoop"? --------- Not totally true. Your confidence will see you through. If you don't mix with the right people and portray yourself for who you are, you will not progress. Accent is not a ground for discrimination. Nigerians speak better than Indians but you see more Indians in Corporate America. My humble message come advise here is 'raise your confidence, mix with the right crowd, break silence and start conversations'. We are smart but we get intimidated with what we see. |
Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Nobody: 1:18am On Oct 05, 2013 |
I no know book: Word! Told him |
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