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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Regex: 9:12pm On Jan 31, 2023
gistbite:
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Oyinbo, phillipines m people dey do 13-20 years care lol

Care visa is a bird in hand for most people here and if you are truly determined, you can volunteer for unpaid work in your preferred field and after 5 years, you pursue it fully.

If you are brave, do post study visa and hope your skills and experience will land you a Sponsored job.

Na better idea be this.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by napoleonbaba(m): 9:20pm On Jan 31, 2023
Hello people
Does anyone know the process to get an international driving permit?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Santa2: 9:46pm On Jan 31, 2023
Missposh:
Please has anyone applied for naija passport renewal between November 2022 and now and has gotten back the passport? A passport that was supposed to have been delivered since early January is still outstanding.
Check the date on the confirmation form(the one they asked you to take a picture of). You usually would get the passport 1 week after that date sometimes less. Mine came exactly one week after.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:59pm On Jan 31, 2023
Peerielass:


The problem with this strategy is that the person would have wasted the three years they could have used to beef up their CV and position themselves in the relevant industry.
According to whose standards is caring job a waste of one's time? Let's give care givers some dignity.

We seek different things in different jobs. Some seek peace of mind that comes with sponsorship knowing that one day the stress will be over and they'll move on, others have made up their mind to go for a second, third and so on masters or live illegally if they don't get sponsorship. Some have partners that will start masters which will in turn give them continued legal stay.

Different situations guide these decisions so care workers should not be crucified. Nothing stops anybody from changing job/career anytime they so desire.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Teebaa: 10:07pm On Jan 31, 2023
This care work talk is really a thing for consideration.

I need advise actually


I and my wife both got admission to same school , while my wife is studying, i deferred mine ( Applied data science) to October

Currently about to start carework next month, no talk of sponsorship yet.

The goal is to be a data analyst/scientist starting from an entry level role, i have some certifications and projects completed but the jobs are not coming.
Applying on LinkedIn but only few calls back.

Should i go for studies after my wife completes hers or keep looking for that entry level role which i am not sure will come with visa sponsorship.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 10:07pm On Jan 31, 2023
Elders, please can you suggest helpful app ir sites to help prepare for Life in UK test. Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 10:15pm On Jan 31, 2023
napoleonbaba:
Hello people
Does anyone know the process to get an international driving permit?
You don't need one. Use your normal Nigerian license.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 10:36pm On Jan 31, 2023
Bukorlar10:


I mean Lyolds, Barclays, HSBC and the rest. Thanks.

I would go with Santander, they are currently offering £200 switching bonus.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 10:43pm On Jan 31, 2023
Viruses:

According to whose standards is caring job a waste of one's time? Let's give care givers some dignity.

We seek different things in different jobs. Some seek peace of mind that comes with sponsorship knowing that one day the stress will be over and they'll move on, others have made up their mind to go for a second, third and so on masters or live illegally if they don't get sponsorship. Some have partners that will start masters which will in turn give them continued legal stay.

Different situations guide these decisions so care workers should not be crucified. Nothing stops anybody from changing job/career anytime they so desire.

Nobody is disparaging care work, I’m just highlighting the possible outcome for that strategy. At the end of the day, there are no right or wrong approach. Each approach comes with inherent risks/drawbacks. People should follow whatever approach favours their circumstances and deal with any obstacle as they arise.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jblesn(f): 10:45pm On Jan 31, 2023
mainstreets:
Accommodation issue here in the UK is more difficult than obtaining visa. Landlords and agents don't want to give houses to peeps just coming in. How can we jump this hurdle? My family and I are still paying huge money in Airbnb. Advice please.
You just have to keep searching and trying to book viewing appointment as much as possible. I would recommend you go through openrent. Where do you need an apartment?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by meljoe: 10:49pm On Jan 31, 2023
Please I sent you a message . Please check your email. Thanks
Strata1716:
Thank you so much Justwise Mizgene Bigtt76 Hustla for your advise, it really helped and I’ve been offered a 20 hour role.

I am especially happy as this happened just under a month of specifically searching for jobs in the nhs and being 4 months in the uk, This will also be my second job so I am happy to be building on the experience.

I hope the road to sponsorship favors me as the job search has.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by JaySterling: 10:56pm On Jan 31, 2023
Hey Guys, I’m currently in the UK, I just sold one of my lands in Nigeria and have some Naira in my Nigerian bank account, please, what’s the easiest way to convert it to pounds or how can I buy pounds with the naira.

Is there any app or something that can do this ?

Please help
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 10:57pm On Jan 31, 2023
CheesyTee:
Elders, please can you suggest helpful app ir sites to help prepare for Life in UK test. Thank you

https://www.nairaland.com/6695679/ilr-application-set-m#106572918

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 10:57pm On Jan 31, 2023
Lemonade

JaySterling:
Hey Guys, I’m currently in the UK, I just sold one of my lands in Nigeria and have some Naira in my Nigerian bank account, please, what’s the easiest way to convert it to pounds or how can I buy pounds with the naira.

Is there any app or something that can do this ?

Please help

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by semmyk(m): 10:58pm On Jan 31, 2023
In that instance, @MizGene got your back #Parttime #volunter or #volunteering till next COS breakthrough
Broomstick01:
... Absolutely not this way.
I applied there since last year, didn't hear anything from them . While waiting I took on the care thing. Recently they called me to visit their office with all my documents . Meanwhile my brp has changed . ...
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 11:00pm On Jan 31, 2023
JaySterling:
Hey Guys, I’m currently in the UK, I just sold one of my lands in Nigeria and have some Naira in my Nigerian bank account, please, what’s the easiest way to convert it to pounds or how can I buy pounds with the naira.

Is there any app or something that can do this ?

Please help

Look for someone who needs naira, you credit their naija account and they credit your UK account or you use one of these fintech apps like lemonade, Kuda etc
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:40pm On Jan 31, 2023
Peerielass:


I would go with Santander, they are currently offering £200 switching bonus.


They are also very quick to block your account...... They would offer no explanation............ 🤣😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:41pm On Jan 31, 2023
mainstreets:
Accommodation issue here in the UK is more difficult than obtaining visa. Landlords and agents don't want to give houses to peeps just coming in. How can we jump this hurdle? My family and I are still paying huge money in Airbnb. Advice please.


Get a guarantor or pay 3/6 months in advance..........
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by dustydee: 11:49pm On Jan 31, 2023
JaySterling:
Hey Guys, I’m currently in the UK, I just sold one of my lands in Nigeria and have some Naira in my Nigerian bank account, please, what’s the easiest way to convert it to pounds or how can I buy pounds with the naira.

Is there any app or something that can do this ?

Please help
Use Lemonade

https://referral.lemonade.finance/invite/rNUJ
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lolli2pop: 11:58pm On Jan 31, 2023
Bukorlar10:
Dear Lexusgs430 and other seniors, please which top bank would you recommend for a long term stay? I already have revolute and wise for online spending. Thanks


Hi, just out of curiosity why wouldn’t you consider wise for a long term stay ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tshoboy(m): 12:15am On Feb 01, 2023
Tech Nation, the UK startup organisation that helped bring thousands of talented tech workers to the UK, has announced that it will cease operations in March after the UK government pulled key funding.
https://sifted.eu/articles/tech-nation-shutting-down/?fbclid=PAAaY7lnsep7iVYWwtMHco4C5o35_qm-Xfbfk4mOwVk6rIeVRHk-8qcxtZ7iU
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by JaySterling: 12:20am On Feb 01, 2023
dustydee:

Use Lemonade

https://referral.lemonade.finance/invite/rNUJ
Their rates are not friendly at all

950

Haba
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by JaySterling: 12:21am On Feb 01, 2023
bigtt76:
Lemonade

Any app with a better rate than lemonade?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by lightnlife: 12:53am On Feb 01, 2023
Tech Nation made its impact with trailblazers like Monzo, Revolut and the Global Talent Visa scheme.

The shift in funding to Barclays' Eagle Lab is somewhat disturbing as many see it as a result of political interest and alignment. But then, it's common knowledge that fundings have cycles and every grantee must seek self-sustenance or be ready to close shop.

The days ahead will test the government's decision to defund Tech Nation and roll with Eagle Lab.

tshoboy:
Tech Nation, the UK startup organisation that helped bring thousands of talented tech workers to the UK, has announced that it will cease operations in March after the UK government pulled key funding.
https://sifted.eu/articles/tech-nation-shutting-down/?fbclid=PAAaY7lnsep7iVYWwtMHco4C5o35_qm-Xfbfk4mOwVk6rIeVRHk-8qcxtZ7iU
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Strata1716: 2:29am On Feb 01, 2023
meljoe:
Please I sent you a message . Please check your email. Thanks

Pls give me an email to contact you with, I’ve lost this email acct
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 3:25am On Feb 01, 2023
Lexusgs430:



They are also very quick to block your account...... They would offer no explanation............ 🤣😂

Are you into shady dealings 😂? I’m only keen on the switching bonus.
They all have their individual problems eg. TSB has intermittent IT issues, HSBC is very selective when it comes to choosing their customers etc.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 3:27am On Feb 01, 2023
Peerielass:


Are you into shady dealings 😂? I’m only keen on the switching bonus.
They all have their individual problems eg. TSB has intermittent IT issues, HSBC is very selective when it comes to choosing their customers etc.


Exactly....... That's why I said simply select your favourite colour ..........😂🤣

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by topellycategory: 4:36am On Feb 01, 2023
Hi there,

I use this App below & passed it for the first attempt easily within 10 minute's in the test centre. You can also Google "lifeintheuktest" 3rd edition it helps a lot as well.

Make sure you study hard for the test & try to memorise the dates of the events that occur in Britain as much as you can.
I wish you all the best.




quote author=CheesyTee post=120537183]Elders, please can you suggest helpful app ir sites to help prepare for Life in UK test. Thank you [/quote]

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Teebaa: 6:34am On Feb 01, 2023
Will be really glad if I can get an advice on this.


Teebaa:
This care work talk is really a thing for consideration.

I need advise actually


I and my wife both got admission to same school , while my wife is studying, i deferred mine ( Applied data science) to October

Currently about to start carework next month, no talk of sponsorship yet.

The goal is to be a data analyst/scientist starting from an entry level role, i have some certifications and projects completed but the jobs are not coming.
Applying on LinkedIn but only few calls back.

Should i go for studies after my wife completes hers or keep looking for that entry level role which i am not sure will come with visa sponsorship.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 6:35am On Feb 01, 2023
Not sure cos they all operate the same way


JaySterling:
Any app with a better rate than lemonade?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by semmyk(m): 7:07am On Feb 01, 2023
This is one of the inherent danger of (improperly) associating a visa with an entity.
The visa category has for more than a year been called Global Talent Visa Digital Technology, however, people continue to refer to it simply as Global Tech visa. Bloggers and YouTubers ain't assisting.
All I'm trying to pass across is let's learn to relate to or engage a visa category according to it's official name.
All said, it's sad 😢 seeing TN closing its doors. Well, April is round the corner, we'll see what metamorphose from it.

In-btw, Tech Nation itself was a replacement of other entities - TN replaced Tech City UK and Tech North
Tech Nation Impact assessment - link
Global Talent Visa Digital Technology - link
lightnlife:
Tech Nation made its impact with trailblazers like Monzo, Revolut and the Global Talent Visa scheme.
... ...
tshoboy:
Tech Nation, the UK startup organisation that helped bring thousands of talented tech workers to the UK, has announced that it will cease operations in March after the UK government pulled key funding.
https://sifted.eu/articles/tech-nation-shutting-down/

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Newbiein2016: 9:07am On Feb 01, 2023
Good morning everyone,

Could you please advise me on what reliable companies ship items from Lagos to the UK.

Have some items and food stuff to ship.

Thanks.

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