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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Xanderlex: 12:37pm On May 25, 2022 |
[quote author=Ibk2020 post=113128462]My bank is giving me dollar in cash instead of pounds as PTA, pls how best can I get value for my money when exchanging? Should I exchange at the airport or bring the dollars to UK to come exchange?[/quote Please don't make the mistake of carrying dollar cash to the uk. The rates are terrible. Pay it into a USD domiciliary account in Nigeria and come along with the card. The rates is better |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 12:38pm On May 25, 2022 |
[quote author=Xanderlex post=113159430][/quote] U recon? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 12:42pm On May 25, 2022 |
eyesaswide:QUick question, was you legal at the time of employment? And do you now have an NI number? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:57pm On May 25, 2022 |
IjJudy: My sister, firstly..... Thanks for using my referral code...... My pipu go say, make you allow me drink water drop cup .......... 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by lightnlife: 1:58pm On May 25, 2022 |
Afternoon House, I'm about to take an offer and this clause on renumeration looks funny to me. Is this a normal practice in the UK? "Remuneration is payable in arrears. You will be paid for each calendar month on the 5th of the subsequent month (or on the preceding working day if the 5th of the month falls on a non-working day) by BACS. Please allow up to 5 working days for transfer to be completed." Lexusgs430, erico2k2, omopapa, Fatima04, goke77, Solumtoya, sammyk, NNTR 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:59pm On May 25, 2022 |
omopapa: We love the smell of discount......... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:08pm On May 25, 2022 |
lightnlife: You're not paid in advance, but arrears....... That's normal practice, for 30 days make a payday work ........ You start work 3rd May 2022, your 1st pay would arrive June 5th ......... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by lightnlife: 2:16pm On May 25, 2022 |
Thanks, but I'm expected to resume on 27th of May. Does it mean my first payment will then be on 5th of July and probably 10th of July given the 5 days transfer window? Lexusgs430: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:20pm On May 25, 2022 |
lightnlife: When the payroll is run, you get paid accordingly, So it simply means you only get a few working days pay ...... That 5 day window, is simply an allowance window....... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by NNTR: 4:09pm On May 25, 2022 |
lightnlife:Congrats Lexusgs430:This is spot on Its a general and/or common, right across board, level playing field, this, paying in arrears idea. Scarcely anyone gets paid in advance. For monthly paid staff, usually pay day is, popularly, the last working day of the month, meaning, if your start work date is 3rd May 2022, then your first pay will be 31st May 2022 Personal text: Jesus is not a theologian. He is God who told stories. 2 Likes
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by winzy(m): 4:13pm On May 25, 2022 |
Hi guys, I have got pounds and can exchange for naira. email me if you are interested, better still if you are in London. Cheers. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Alkidam(m): 4:31pm On May 25, 2022 |
Come croydon. I get am plenty tolajay: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by giselle237: 7:08pm On May 25, 2022 |
Keralis:if u are returning to Nigeria, count 14 days after the day of 2nd dose. Vaccine day being day 0. Otherwise u must pay for day 2 and day 7. Clays betwn 80- 100k |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joshtoch: 7:12pm On May 25, 2022 |
winzy: I sent you mail. Please reply |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Pacypatty(f): 7:59pm On May 25, 2022 |
Good evening gurus, in a situation where a student on tier 4 visa is about switching to tier 2 visa and still want to continue her studies will it be possible? And what are the advantages and disadvantages. What positive or negative effect will tier 2 visa have on the students dependants still in Nigeria? Pls make everyone advice us pls. Lexusgs430, erico2k2, omopapa, Fatima04, goke77, Solumtoya, sammyk, NNTR. Thank you |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mrak2Agho: 9:47pm On May 25, 2022 |
I am in the same issue,I have gotten a certificate of sponsorship unfortunately the care home can't sponsor me applying for visa so someone advice me to use a lawyer,pleasesomeone advice me Pacypatty: 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bourne007(m): 9:58pm On May 25, 2022 |
If you have CoS, apply yourself na. You don't need a lawyer Mrak2Agho: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 10:12pm On May 25, 2022 |
Lexusgs430: Just used your link now... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 10:35pm On May 25, 2022 |
mizGene: Thank you o ...... I can now buy KFC chicken, to soak my garri......... 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ibk2020: 10:40pm On May 25, 2022 |
[quote author=Xanderlex post=113159430][/quote] Option 1: change the dollars to Naira in black market and buy pounds in black market Option 2: load the dollar in a dorm account and come to the UK with the card. Pls which is best? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by lightnlife: 12:29am On May 26, 2022 |
Thanks NNTR and Lexusgs430 NNTR: Lexusgs430: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by teeboi77: 1:35am On May 26, 2022 |
Congratulations on your COS,can you please share the name of the care home,I am also in need of sponsorship,kindly assist ...Thank you Mrak2Agho: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tushqueen(f): 5:35am On May 26, 2022 |
Lexusgs430: I have the card, but haven't enjoyed it. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 5:59am On May 26, 2022 |
Ibk2020: The first one. There are always conversion charges when you spend money from your Nigerian USD account. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Xanderlex: 6:09am On May 26, 2022 |
Ibk2020: I can't say. When I wanted option 1, the aboki guys said they would convert to usd to naira at buying price and change naira to gbp at selling price. You do the maths. I just ended up going with option 2. U get charged for withdrawing cash but free when paying for transactions with the card. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 8:58am On May 26, 2022 |
lightnlife: Very normal. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Autophys1: 8:59am On May 26, 2022 |
Hello everyone here, gentle reminder that if you are a student and you buy a student discounted bus pass, ALWAYS CARRY YOUR STUDENT ID CARD WHEN TRAVELLING WITH THE BUS PASS. If Inspectors accost you on the bus, it's a £50 fine immediately or £70 in 3 weeks on National express. This is after showing them your bus pass. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 9:00am On May 26, 2022 |
Keralis: As long as you took it, it's fine. It doesn't matter when. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 9:03am On May 26, 2022 |
Ibk2020: I won't advise you bring it to the UK. The rates here aren't good. You can deposit it in your Nigerian USD Account if it's a decent bank like Access, Zenith or Gtb. Otherwise, convert it to Pounds or Naira at aboki. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by semmyk(m): 9:34am On May 26, 2022 |
I just came out of a ban (from another thread). Thanks to the mods for the release. "Remuneration is payable in arrears. An employee is typically paid for the period worked. Hence, salary at end of month. "You will be paid for each calendar month on the 5th of the subsequent month You are deemed a contractor whose timesheet for the month must be completed, collated, turned in, verified, signed off. The operative words are 5th and subsequent month or on the preceding working day if the 5th of the month falls on a non-working day) by BACS." Ensures that you are paid at least a day before a bank holiday. More so, say Sun (5th) is a non working day, payment is made latest by the 4th or most likely Fri 3rd. These are nothing to worry much about. Ensure, you are in control of your timesheet (paper or electronic) "BACS Please allow up to 5 working days for transfer to be completed." Payment will be from the employer to your nominated bank account (effectively a direct debit). For some, it just 24 hours, however, it might be around 2-3 days. The 5 working days is for the employer to cover themselves legally/risk BACS UK Payment System is simply the interbank settlement/clearing: BACS was previously the acronym for Bankers' Automated Clearing System PS: just think of Nigeria's Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) lightnlife: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by semmyk(m): 9:59am On May 26, 2022 |
If I understand what you enquire, one of your concern is continue with studies or not. Gurus and elders had clarified this on this thread. I can't recall the page. However, just to chip in, the UK Gov explicitly allows you. Also, most universities clarifies this. [https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa] What you can and cannot do With a Skilled Worker visa you can: - work in an eligible job - study - ... ... Overview from Gov.uk A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. KCL (Kings College) emphasise that you “must intend to work”. Invariably, working becomes primary and study secondary! Ditto, the reverse USW (South Wales) goes further to put beyond doubt If you are in the UK in a work related immigration category..., you may undertake study that fits around your work. There is no condition which prohibits study. Therefore you are free to undertake part time or full time study whilst you are working. You should however be mindful of the following issues: Work/study balance ... ... Length of the course and visa expiration date ... Leaving and re-entering the UK ... What do you intend to do afterwards? ... Kindly note that a number of UK universities have not updated their websites: Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5!! Pacypatty: |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by eyesaswide: 10:12am On May 26, 2022 |
erico2k2: Yes, it was just the initial delay in issuing NI and me getting the letter |
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