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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 8:25am On Jun 03 |
corpershun: Good stuff. I think many folks (esp imigrants) can get too docile on a role without thinking about the next step, fall back options e.t.c Dedicate kwa.. my main dedication is to my ethic. Would the company also show same dedication when they want to downsize or review pay? I noticed that many times moving sensibly opens ones horizon and is the a cheatcode for cracking professional growth. While your initial employer would still be looking at you as a newbie years in, a new company may better appreciate and reward your talent. I once bounced a company who were new to the whole process, were looking to sponsor me and cos of that had requested a UKVI sponsorship licence. They had taken things for a given as I had worked with them for a while. When I asked what the pay and fine terms they were being so vague and tight-lipped. At same time, I looked around and got a role with 15% more and visibly better terms. When their sponsorship licence came out and they asked me how far, I told them I dey waka. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 8:40am On Jun 03 |
ReesheesuKnack: People generally get too emotional about this immigration stuff. Immigration to the UK has never been about a lottery or diversity drive but largely about labour crunch and local need. The inability to formulate a longterm framework has led to these wide swings. Every government has looked to reduce immigration for a while now. Guess what? Its easy. Just cap the number of sponsorship licenses to say 5000 a month and the annual cap becomes 60000. It can even be made 1000. Its that easy. The hard part is what does the government do when there are a lack of farm workers, drivers, care workers, health workers e.t.c? Do they allow growth to be restricted, wages/prices to shoot up/mandate local folks to take up these roles or do they look for the universal cheatcode (i.e immigration)? With all the abuse and surplus in the care sector, why is there still a care visa? Why can't a reasonable chunk of the 2.8m on longterm sick be supported to become carers. Can't a good chunk of those reading vague courses in Unis be shoehorned into healthcare roles so the UK doesn't need so many foreign nurses? It is when the government faces the stark reality of these that they always turn to immigration - not out of want but need. The question is when next and what sector? 11 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 9:05am On Jun 03 |
Goodenoch: True, as the SOC list is wide and varied. I can see how that can help people get a sude income and build experience in different sectors which can prove valuable after ILR. Most retail and 'easy to get' roles e.g bar tenders e.t.c are not eligible though. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by LionInZion: 9:24am On Jun 03 |
lavida001: No, he is not. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 11:45am On Jun 03 |
Interesting times. 1 Like
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 12:08pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: Have you found out the cost....... The learnt very well from the British........ 😁🤣 |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by IcecoldDon: 12:25pm On Jun 03 |
Oga@Lexusgs430, please could you direct me to your comment on items to check for before going for an MOT? I thought I had it saved somewhere but can't find it. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 12:32pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: Hehe... again need This is same Germany that opened its doors to 1 million refugees a few years ago ease labour shortages. We'd continue to see this ping-pong with different western nations. Like I said a while ago, this decade would be an interesting one. The capitalist system is one that's fed by constant growth. To change that, would be to change the very fabric and outlook of modern western societies. Are the really ready? Without immigration, the population of the west today would be in a steady decline. Add that to many having robust socialist policies and developing nations increasingly refusing to be prey and ask how they'd be supported. Like Brexit, it's easy to say no immigration, but what happens when the eastern Europeans stop coming and home support and care homes cant be staffed? Does the government make those same boomers suck it up and pay a higher council tax, give up their state pension e.t.c to pay for British care or does the government scurry up to let migrant workers in? The question is not if but where and when next. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 1:09pm On Jun 03 |
IcecoldDon: I would type it again....... 🙄🤣 - Check all your tyres are within legal limits...... - Check wiper blades, for wear and tear + how effective is your screenwasher........ - Check your headlights and indicator bulbs...... - Headlights are not too cloudy.... - Handbrake is effective...... - Check discs and pads, for wear and tear - Seat belts are functional...... - No airfreshner tree blocking view...... - No dangerous defects on the vehicle, that could harm pedestrians ....... - Engine management light is not illuminated...... - Child seats are not obstructing seatbelt testing......... - I know we cannot conduct emissions test, but ensure your car is not Smokey Robinsons cousin......... - Ensure your exhaust pipe is not blowing......... - I know we rarely use our horns, but check it....... 😁🤣 This are all I can remember, for now...... Would add more, when my brain reboots...... 🤣😁 19 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Schoolhike: 1:12pm On Jun 03 |
jedisco: Any thoughts or idea on how one can integrate this into the current 37.5hrs weekly, not sure if some organisation offer weekend part-time jobs |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 1:57pm On Jun 03 |
Schoolhike: When I picked up additional jobs, all I did was apply for bank roles. Employers looking to take you up would know not to exceed 20hrs. Also going through agencies could make it easier. They'd help connect you to employers that you could work for in a flexible manner. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 3:08pm On Jun 03 |
haaryobhami: Had their visas expired when they moved to Ireland, because they wouldn't have been able to take up the work opportunity if so. If not, did they not have the option of returning to the UK? |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 3:11pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: This news should be promoted more widely to provide an alternative, better option to the dead end Ireland asylum route, or for people struggling to find sponsored jobs in the UK, they should try moving to Germany. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 3:23pm On Jun 03 |
jedisco: I think in about 10 years there will be a massive reverse migration (expatriation lol) to red list countries such as in Africa, whose governments will be forced to pay foreign doctors, nurses, teachers, medical professionals, engineers etc to come in and plug massive skills and experience shortages in their healthcare, education and other sectors. It's not just the west that needs or will need immigration due to skills shortages. Unchecked brain drain, as is happening in countries like Nigeria, can only go on for so long before it brings a country to its knees. Hopefully these governments are planning and saving ahead. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by seunoj: 4:16pm On Jun 03 |
Zahra29:I agree especially with freebies from SM that has moved everybody to content creators 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 5:02pm On Jun 03 |
Lexusgs430:It’s actually really affordable. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 5:05pm On Jun 03 |
Zahra29:I agree. But there’s already a lot of misinformation about this new pathway on Twitter because people do not read. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 5:21pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: From the videos I watched, overall fees seemed on the high side ......... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 5:52pm On Jun 03 |
Lexusgs430:The cost is not for people to hand over these funds to the government, it’s for them to prove that they can take care of themselves for the duration of the 1-year visa so that they do not become a nuisance or rely on public funds. This is a reasonable requirement. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 5:55pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: Absolutely agree...... How much is this fund...... |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 5:57pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: This. There's a saying, from Malcolm X I think, "If you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book". 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 6:01pm On Jun 03 |
Nigel, UK's Donald Trump, is standing as Reform MP and Leader. This election just got a lot more interesting. Farage is like marmite but no doubt he speaks the minds of a lot of people especially in red wall constituencies. @missjekyll, no need waiting to see their manifesto lol 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 6:11pm On Jun 03 |
Lexusgs430:€1,027 per month in blocked funds. The visa fee is just €75 or so and Health Insurance can be gotten privately. Full details can be found below. It’s a really sweet deal and The Indian Times has already posted about how Indians can benefit from it. be like say dem wan reduce their population 😂 https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2659810 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 6:34pm On Jun 03 |
Zahra29: The U-turn politician, that was once a conservative......🤣 Nigel would still not win the seat in Clacton.........😂 |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 6:43pm On Jun 03 |
Lexusgs430: Just like his hero Trump lol. He might not win but he's got a good chance as he's got a lot more credibility this time round given his Brexit success and the support he lent to the Tories in 2019. This is no longer UKIP Nigel, he comes across more polished and prescient now. Even if Farage doesn't win, but Reform is able to gain a few seats in parliament, that's enough to cause a major shakeup to policies and agenda. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by iyatrustee(f): 7:07pm On Jun 03 |
kwakudtraveller: Blocked funds is the key word |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 7:53pm On Jun 03 |
iyatrustee:It’s optional. There are 3 options to choose from. 1 Like
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by wallg123: 8:51pm On Jun 03 |
Zahra29:In my estimation Reform Uk would only eat out of the Tories and Lib Dems votes…… it would be unlikely for traditional Labour voters to pick Reform over any other party if they decide not to vote Labour. This Farage just like trouble sha |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Teamfrosh1201: 9:14pm On Jun 03 |
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 10:21pm On Jun 03 |
wallg123: Reform and Lib dems are diametrically opposed to one another. The red wall Labour voters, many of whom voted Tory for the first time in 2019 because of "Get Brexit done" are quite likely to vote for Nigel. His populist rhetoric appeals nicely to areas like up North that feel forgotten by the establishment. |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Tier4Dependant: 10:29pm On Jun 03 |
IcecoldDon: Google garages near you when you can get a FREE or at most £10 vehicle health check (VHC). It’s not a guarantee to pass MOT but they will be able to advise you if anything needs to be fixed or if any thing can jeopardise your car’s chances of passing it’s MOT. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 10:31pm On Jun 03 |
Tier4Dependant: I would save that £10, and conduct the basic checks by myself.......😂 1 Like |
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