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Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by EleventhWeirdo: 10:46am On Apr 01 |
@Usefulsense If you had ACCA from Nigeria, I believe your experience with accounting job hunting in Australia would be different. Its hard to imagine an FCA of our noble ICAN packing trash in Australia. ICAN needs to do more in terms of bilateral cooperations with other professional bodies. You would have been able to practice with your FCA in England, I believe 4 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by ade4real2016: 10:46am On Apr 01 |
[quote author=EreluRoz post=129158892]A 48yr old man is still young, so nothing do you. My own classification of old man is 70 and above and besides I know a man who only starts seeing money at 50, he should be in his early 60s now and now multi millionaire if not a billionaire.[/quo Basically,the Western world believes the productive age runs before 50yrs...if you must emigrate,do it before you get 50 as some countries in Europe n Canada hardly accept people of that age... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by seborrhic: 10:46am On Apr 01 |
Treadway:The three months is the shocking part. If he is correct and truthful,then he had well laid out plans and is lucky. I am just imagining someone going to a new country and already started doing well at 3months.Shelter,kids already in school,fees settled,got a job already and saving. Thats quite an enormous achievement 2 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Princedapace(m): 10:47am On Apr 01 |
teewhydope:Omo, when I see the wahala people go thru in the name of this JAPA, i just know that it cant be me. I just want to love the freedom tech gives me. Na so my guy moved to the UK for the past 3 years now, he has been working in a warehouse, very stressful job, works multiple night shifts daily. Infact, he laments badly. For those who can do such stress, I wish them the best. I cant. Na why i switched to tech since. I can even sleep and wake up and decide to drive out and rest when I want to. I mean, god bless tech. If I decide to move out today, i can and will not need to do all these wahala. Imagine all the wahala he had to do just to settle in Australia for life wey we all go still die las las Tech remains the best choice I made. Writing codes is fun and building real apps are amazing. And no body go ask me to work for warehouse or do night shifts or do multiple jobs to pay bills. A friend wey dey UK, another one, where she works, they dont allow them use phones. She always kind of sneak to use her phone. Oh lord, it cant be me. I cant 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by lacasera14(m): 10:48am On Apr 01 |
Gone are the days when migrating to UK is seen as an achievement. Those winter coats, boots, head warmers, long socks, and gloves no longer hold water. They may look classy and fab but that person just finished washing toilets all through the day and is about to do security work at night. Then a manager of Zenith Bank will resign and move to the UK with his family. Succeed in Nigeria and have the money to travel to any country of your choice for vacations. There are some things you'll enjoy in Nigeria that you can never in the west. Choose your tradeoffs wisely. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AmuDimpka: 10:48am On Apr 01 |
EleventhWeirdo:that was my position |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AmuDimpka: 10:49am On Apr 01 |
lacasera14:you are right 1 Like |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by lacasera14(m): 10:50am On Apr 01 |
seborrhic:His wife is the pillar. She did all these. He would have been reconsidering his relocation moves if not for her. Lesson, always have someone established there before you proceed. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by zelnababa(m): 10:52am On Apr 01 |
What about the forklift operator you learn? |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by IDnoble1: 10:52am On Apr 01 |
EreluRoz: Wonderful, clean wealth from heaven. Unlike the lazy evil youth sourcing for dirty money in their teens 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by gtassure: 10:54am On Apr 01 |
chidi4sam:Pleeeeease, you are menial job worker! 2 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by boxypane(m): 10:55am On Apr 01 |
Usefulsense:Nice moments indeed. Pls how much do I need to move to Australia? 1 Like |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by FireUpNow(m): 10:56am On Apr 01 |
Congrats man. I am so happy for you ooo. A 50 -69 years old man is still a young man. Have you seen a Kangaroo? I love that animal when they fight. |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by austin2023: 10:57am On Apr 01 |
Did you learn their language, before you started working as a forklift operator? |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AmuDimpka: 10:57am On Apr 01 |
seborrhic:that dude isn't telling the truth truth me...he wants validation ..give it to him |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Etosha: 10:58am On Apr 01 |
Usefulsense: Please sir, I am sorry to ask, what is your purpose in life? To live in a decent environment, work and pass on...? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by MT: 10:59am On Apr 01 |
Usefulsense: You just ruined your narration with the bolded. I refrained from joining this thread but once I read the bolded, I had to jump in. While I respect your decision, just know that you are still being intoxicated with the neon lights you see at Night. You ruined your story when you got carried away and started to look condescending on Nigeria and the citizens - the same country you lived for 48 years with petrol and dollar subsidy Oyinbos do not choose to work at 80 years old - they need that income to survive, pay bill and mortgages. Their pension is not enough to cater for all their needs and like every human, they want more out of life. The latest model cars you see on their roads are being paid for instalmentally, if you don't fulfill your monthly payment, the car will be taken from you. It is all a bubble! By the time you spend like one year over there, you will need more out of life. You want to travel to other countries for vacation, you want to take family out to a decent restaurant to eat, you want to sight seeing etc. As it stands, you cannot do all that. You are focused on savings while you live below the poverty line. All those will fade away with time. Please do not ever repeat the bolded anywhere. You claimed to have been a financial controller in Nigeria, I would expect you to sound as such or is this a way to make yourself feel better after the significant demotion experienced in Australia?. Just wondering. Most of you don't see the Armageddon that is fast approaching, in the next 2 to 3 years, Artificial Intelligence would have matured and millions of people would lose their jobs, and the effects would be felt mostly in the western nations. Machines are coming to replace you and they are working day and night to make it happen. It is not a matter of IF again, but a matter of WHEN !! It amazes me when you step feet into a foreign land and you begin to look down on your own country. That mentality needs to change please. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Eriokanmi: 11:00am On Apr 01 |
TheBillyonaire:Thanks for dropping a different but reasonable scenario. I lived and schooled in America but chose to come back home. There are limitless opportunities here. As you're running away, lots of Chinese, Japanese and Indians keep thronging Nigeria in search of opportunities we've never seen. Imagine a Chinese opening a shop in Oshodi . They'd come with a pair of trousers and begin riding jeeps in less than 5 years. This was what I saw, which brought me back Home. Meanwhile, those I left behind said my village people had prevailed. Now, I dash them money each time I visit. They can't even try what I did now cos age isn't on their side anymore and they're overwhelmed with family needs. Some of them haven't gotten papers till date so, they can't even visit home. As I speak, I can only say, thank God I came back. I'm quite relevant in the industry in which I operate. I can't imagine me relocating at that age...for what reason exactly? I hold visas of powerful countries which I have not even used. I can visit all the European countries with the multiple visa I hold, any time I choose. I don't have to queue before obtaining American visa. With a drop box, I'm good. I live in a part of Lagos where we enjoy 22hrs power supply. I don't have to turn on my gen if the light blinks cos I know they'd restore it in minutes. In advanced nations too, light does blink. I had been inside the Geneva Airport for 20 minures and light wasn't restored affer they took it. Prof Adewole, the former health minister was there that day. We jammed eachother. He was also returning to Nigeria. I drive 40 minutes to the airport. I get to VI ahead of those living in Lekki/Ajah despite leaving their homes early. Life is about choices but choosing rightly is edifying and rewarding. I remember a day i was painting my house. The owner of the company said, we painted Davido's house and his dad's university too. I was like, that means there's nothing celebs can enjoy which I too can't. Look inwards and you'd see opportunities that will transform your life and that of your entire family. I just completed a WHO-sponsored project in the first quarter. Nigeria is a blessed nation. What we lack is leadership. If only we can jettison tribalism and bigotry, we will get it right someday. The bad choices we make are the reasons Nigerian youths, who are supposed to fix the nation are running away. Our leaders who have refused to leave the space, always operate like cultists so they care less about the masses after deceiving them into winning elections. Imagine a senator being expelled for exposing his colleagues. His conscience must have disturbed him to spill the beans despite being an officer in the house. Getting it right begins with you and I 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Kingrshd3: 11:00am On Apr 01 |
Princedapace: I want to dive in tech too and I need a mentor nOTE am not a novice I still have basic knowledge but I need someone to put me through and how to get the best out of it ... Please can you be my mentor 1 Like |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AmuDimpka: 11:01am On Apr 01 |
TheBillyonaire:it is a slave mentality He sold himself to be a slave 3 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Tektronics12: 11:01am On Apr 01 |
Personally, i dont think it's a Wise Decision. Anyway, you need to do 4 things. 1) Learn Australian English with their Accent Quickly..2) Get the Required CPA Certificate..3) Be Jokingly Friendly with the Locals there and forget about Racism Bullshit...4) Learn how to Drive This would take you places. Goodluck! Usefulsense: |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by faithfull18(f): 11:01am On Apr 01 |
Nigerians and unnecessary arguments, the OP made his decision and doesn't regret anything, You too make yours, simple! 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Denko2721987(m): 11:02am On Apr 01 |
My major fear for Australia is that they have very crazy wildlife 1 Like |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AmuDimpka: 11:03am On Apr 01 |
TheBillyonaire: That dude can't come home and his children will not return to Nigeria Do you think air ticket from Brisbane or Sydney to Lagos is beans for a forklifting dude ... Forget them returning ! Dude just reduced himself 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by dododawa1: 11:05am On Apr 01 |
Inside life |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Shallaibgin: 11:07am On Apr 01 |
Well I must say that sharing ur experience has really triggered the believe that irrespective of the barriers withholding from me from really taking action of leaving this shit hole for good is possible. 3 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by donem: 11:08am On Apr 01 |
@ usefulsense Nice one and congratulations for taking the bold step ahead, I vividly recall your thread ending of last year, this your thread is quiet inspirational, never let Age hinder your plans, all the best over there, my regards from here. 4 Likes |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by dallyemmy: 11:08am On Apr 01 |
After one week in Australia, I concluded that Nigeria is a completely lawless country and an animal jungle ? |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Streetdoctor: 11:09am On Apr 01 |
lastkingsman:Lies from d pit of hell, my school son traveled to Germany via students route bought land worth of 4million in his village and dis boy is planning to build a guest house within 10months in Germany as a student. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Donaldoni: 11:10am On Apr 01 |
@Usefulsense Congratulations. But you may be middleclass for life with a slightly inferior status to the true Australian. |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by W0t0w0toman: 11:11am On Apr 01 |
TheBillyonaire: Lazy youth, So since all this years, you still never get sense. You promise that you will build Nigeria since 1960 yen yen yen. Mr Billionaire without any known enterprise. Yamayama continue to fall on your smelly bald head till you receive sense 1 Like |
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Donaldoni: 11:11am On Apr 01 |
Nigeria is a NOT all about Lagos/Onitsha 1 Like |
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