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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 7:26pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Drenimarcus:Property tax go break your back. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 7:27pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
dahflemzy:As long as you are in the sciences, you have less to worry about. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by adesbaba: 7:49pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
MackyNaija: |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 4:26pm On Oct 12, 2021 |
The effect of yahoo-yahoo on law abiding Nigerians in America... 1. Around October 8th, I tried to buy a laptop from the US and send it to my cousin for programming practice, the wahala too much: i. Picker/Shipper will not accept $USD bank transfer though we are both in the U.S ii. I'll have to pay the cost in Naira to a Nigerian biz account iii. Shipper will then convert the Naira back to $ through their own method iv. The exchange rate is N590 to $1 Meaning, it will cost higher than what it should have cost for a direct $ transaction but the fear of illegitimate money transfer and the associated problems with law enforcement makes everyone wary of accepting USD in America. Even me no deh accept anyhow transfers. 2. In an earlier trial, I tried using a different shipper to send two phones as gifts to Nigeria; circa August 19th was the delivery date to the shipper. Shipment was held by the U.S Customs, they have to screen and verify yahoo-yahoo electronics are not part of the entire shipment.... EDIT: Today is October 17th, phones still have not been released. I don tire. If you think criminality has no effect on you, think again. 21 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by alphabbey1(m): 5:35pm On Oct 12, 2021 |
MackyNaija:u mean science student can get visa easily ? coz am a graduate of industrial chemistry and about to start my visa application to US. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Oloniyan(m): 10:53pm On Oct 12, 2021 |
alphabbey1: We are almost in the same shoe but I'm yet to round off Under grad but will do that by Jan |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by frankmoney(m): 12:26am On Oct 13, 2021 |
Mackynaija great job you are doing here ... Is architecture considered a STEM course in USA ? Also does the USA pay Phd students stipends |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Ndipe(m): 1:37am On Oct 13, 2021 |
https://www.archdaily.com/908830/architecture-becomes-a-stem-subject-in-the-united-states frankmoney: 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by neurosci: 3:49am On Oct 13, 2021 |
alphabbey1: It’s about job prospect in the US, not visa. For visa, funding aside, it depends mostly on the school you’re going. Someone going to study English Literature at Harvard is more likely to get a visa than someone going to study Electrical Engineering at the University of the People. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by frankmoney(m): 6:54am On Oct 13, 2021 |
Ndipe:thank you so much bro .... Please do you know if USA pays Phd students stipends |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by cashmyles: 7:43am On Oct 13, 2021 |
Good morning mackynaija and all. I’m looking into applying for MSc Biotech or biological sciences. Please what’s the job prospect of it or is there any course with greater prospect than the aforementioned. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by smartkester(m): 12:01pm On Oct 13, 2021 |
Congratulations Macky on your new juicy gig, you are really a motivation to all of us trying to follow this route. God bless you more A fair advise wouldn't be bad from you. I already have a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, I intend to Japa but I'm thinking if towing the PH.d route or another MSc in STEM course would be better just to boost my employability over there. I'm not really a book worm but anything goes��� |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Ogochukwubona: 2:08pm On Oct 13, 2021 |
Highly informative trend. I love it. 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by sevule(m): 4:48pm On Oct 13, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Congrats @mackynaija for moving to Texas! Never understood how people make it out in California. You get paid 6 figures but you cannot even buy a house for under $1.5 million in Silicon Valley. And rent is prohibitively expensive. Sounds like this will be your first house. Have you thought about buying a duplex instead of a SFH? That way you can rent out one unit and live in the other unit. Some folks that own duplexes do not even have to pay a mortgage because the rent they charge covers the cost of the mortgage. Just something to think about. Best of luck! 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 3:11am On Oct 14, 2021 |
Good morning mackynaija and all.This is not my field so I have very limited knowledge. alphabbey1:Post-graduation opportunities abound. Neurosci has summarized it. Getting admission and a visa is the first phase, graduating and getting a job is the most important. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 3:14am On Oct 14, 2021 |
sevule:We looked at this option but decided that our primary residence will be one where (as my wife calls it) "we are not sharing walls with anybody". As long as our income remains stable, investment properties will be a sure thing. The sudden rise in prices of real estate just soiled the plans, more money is needed for investment. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by smartkester(m): 10:15am On Oct 14, 2021 |
smartkester:@Mackynaija |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by idu1(m): 2:18pm On Oct 14, 2021 |
Elnon: Which study materials will you recommend for a beginner in data analysis? |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by pompeiimagnus: 5:41am On Oct 15, 2021 |
@MackyNaija. I'm graduating from Texas State this December and relocating for my job in Austin. Let's connect Bro. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:22am On Oct 16, 2021 |
smartkester: smartkester:Thanks Sir. Na you go decide this one for yourself o. Check the curriculum of schools and programs you intend to do and see if it's what interests you. If you no go get non-OPT work permit before graduation, leave chemical alone. Na PR and Citizens angle be that for security reasons. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:23am On Oct 16, 2021 |
pompeiimagnus:Not a bad idea. San Marcos near here o. You go don enjoy this town tire. I go collect your first paycheck?? |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:31am On Oct 16, 2021 |
Thinking aloud: I too like book Currently preparing for a certification, my company pays up to $5,000 each year for educational expenses and my manager has advised from Day 1 that I take advantage of it. Problem: I don't allow people to know when I am preparing for certifications or exams. Pressure deh deh higher. How do I collect their money to write this exam and then not be pressured into passing? Anyway, I need use their money If na my money, pass or fail - I no send. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by yunqdady: 6:32am On Oct 16, 2021 |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by smartkester(m): 10:54am On Oct 16, 2021 |
MackyNaija:thanks boss. Wisdom full this your piece |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by pompeiimagnus: 5:55pm On Oct 16, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Hahahahahahaha. Yeah, this area is really nice. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Fortunate25(m): 11:15pm On Oct 16, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Mackynaija, You've been a motivation to me. It's just so inspiring that a Nigerian like me went all the way to USA and still conquered. Truly, you came! you saw!! and you conquered!!! Well Boss, Let me make a little plea, I attended a crypto conference and they were talking about programming and how there's opportunities if you inventually venture into Blockchain developing and programming. I have no tools for that Boss, Both PC or a good phone. I know you can be of help. Just incase you want to send down anything at all down here, Please consider my offer. Thank you sir and keep on Conquering!!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Chloraseptic: 11:39pm On Oct 16, 2021 |
I commend Mackynaija for keeping this thread afloat since he created it till date.. I just finished reading from first page to here. Everyone keeps talking about bsc and msc, what about people that have neither of those things.. Do they even stand a chance at securing any job lucrative in America.. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by DisGuy: 1:04am On Oct 17, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Na to stylishly ask if they will reimburse any staff that embarks on a relevant course. True true you like book and be like say yankee employers like certificates well well 2 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by ezzylee(m): 3:37am On Oct 17, 2021 |
MackyNaija: I’ve heard of employees being reimbursed by their organization, money spent on certifications and trainings. You could ask your boss if they do the same. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:01pm On Oct 17, 2021 |
yunqdady:The average HOUSEHOLD income in America is about $65k so $100k you asked about is almost double that. As we all know, body no be firewood... You'll need days off. Normal weekly hours are 40 (8hrs by 5days). If you wanna constantly do double that, your body go tell you say e abnormal except na clerical work you deh do. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:04pm On Oct 17, 2021 |
Chloraseptic:There are jobs for those without college degrees - lots of jobs where one can build a long term career and make good money. You'll first need to worry about how to access the country. That's why the sequence is admission, visa, and port/point of entry.. Otherwise, what other reason would you have for coming to the US? 3 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:08pm On Oct 17, 2021 |
DisGuy: ezzylee: It's not a hidden item; I have been told to official indicate interest and get approval. We discussed this last Thursday. He said I should stop worrying and apply upfront, company go pay. He also said he knows of instances where the company has gone beyond the $5k annual limit to fund 50% of the cost of an executive MBA. UT Aust1n mba cost $110k.. go figure.. 3 Likes 1 Share |
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