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Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by idu1(m): 11:08am On Oct 29, 2017 |
shallysgirl:I ll stay in nigeria if I have a job that can pay me 1.5m I'm a month. |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Nobody: 11:09am On Oct 29, 2017 |
deariekay:light is the major problem really, also terrible roads! |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by ernieboy(m): 11:09am On Oct 29, 2017 |
lazygal:are u aware there is something called property tax in Nigeria? it is just not enforced. 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Nobody: 11:10am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Many ignorant people talking nonsense,they haven't even travel abroad before,life as a menial worker in the west/america is hard as hell compare to life as a menial worker in Nigeria,at least in Nigeria people have empathy to give you things if you are broke also i prefer to be a BAnk manger in naija than a menial worker in the west/america,but if i have opportunity to be a bank manger of a mid size or large bank in the west/america then i am a rare breed because,i will have access and exposure to many opportunities than the average citizen and be better off than a bank Ceo in Nigeria but to be frank this is very hard to do. Also dont get me wrong,A bank manger in nigeria has access to many opportunities in Africa especailly in the banking sector/economy. Menial jobs in the west/europe is just pure savage,taxi drivers,waiters, dish washers,people that give advert on street,window cleaner and many others, (you know your selfsmiley) collects below minimum wage and most times depend on tips,life is hard,winter,summer,you are working,saving is hard to do because you spend as you receive,tax first,heater,gas,internet,electricity bills etc,you live life on the edge,no peace of mind,god forbid you are a illegal then that is red card.the day you lose your job is the beginning of homelessness,friends might even deny you existence when it comes to help. let me not start with those that think they can do taxi jobs,you need a special licence,taxi jobs are competitive except you want to carry only Nigerians which is also competitive even uber in europe/america,you have to have a car that suits there requirement,life of a taxi driver in europe/america is just pure nonsense,i also prefer to be a uber driver in nigeria than in ameria/west. for those working savage jobs ,taxi drivers and the rest converting to naija currency anytime they pay you,i guess it is inferiority complex/failure and because you have settled for less,so the best way to console your self is to convert and think you are better off than nigerians living in nigeria. Naija can be tough,no rule of law,constant electricity or water but life in naija is easy,in europe,you might have free medical care everything free but you pay for them with your tax,once you stop paying tax,all those amenities are closed to you.in american it even worst,nothing is free in america, And for those that think relocating or giving birth to their in america will provide your children a better life in the future,you will be disappointed to be welcome to the student loans /mortgage association after been in mortgage/studnt loan debt which you also have to be qualified to get one,you will then ask yourself in the future,does it worth it, then wake up to the reality that all your life has been in debt which will passed from generation to generation. frankly speaking,i prefer giving birth to my children in europe,at least i will have access to free stuff like education and medical care even if poorsmiley for quality of life which you have to pay for such as electricity,internet etc and as a professional,europe/america might be better but for real cash and future big and fat bank account without debt Nigeria is better. I still prefer to be a menial worker,a bank manger in Nigeria than in Europe/America 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by shallysgirl: 11:10am On Oct 29, 2017 |
For me, the line of argument is leaving a decent job in Nigeria to go do odd jobs abroad. Eg,a bank manager who lives in ikoyi in Nigeria,and lives the ikoyi standard of life won't be able to live that kind of life in the UK even on a salary of 3000pounds,starting from housing. nnokwa042: 2 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by cooltola(m): 11:10am On Oct 29, 2017 |
No be so. You can save money up to $10000 if you earn $75000 a year in the US. It is called managing and not going beyond your boundaries . Same things go for Nigerian who earn N250000 a month I happen to see both advantages and disadvantages of Nigeria and US. If there were good paying jobs in Nigeria, i can promise many Nigerians will come back home. For me i cannot manage on living on N60000 a month. 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by tope33(m): 11:10am On Oct 29, 2017 |
I've been looking for someone to say this. Even manager by grade don't earn 1.2m in Nigeria. Fake analysis. wonlasewonimi: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Olatara(f): 11:11am On Oct 29, 2017 |
justwise:What do u mean? |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 11:12am On Oct 29, 2017 |
You also sound educated to me but truth is very far from fiction. And the simple truth is that over 40 million Americans are on food stamp and millions don't have health insurance. orobs93: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by wasiudvd(m): 11:12am On Oct 29, 2017 |
It is foolish to compare America to Nigeria when it comes to standard of living. What is the meaning of bank manager? Banks pay base on grade, if you like be ET and manage a bank, u earn as ET. Very foolish post. You comparing someone that is managing a financial institution to someone doing menial jobs. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by SIRTee15: 11:13am On Oct 29, 2017 |
timesup234: U be clown I swear.... I thought u were serious b4.... I didn't know u are a troll.... It's like u never heard of the word brain drain.... If it's so bad, then why do professionals from third world stay put n continue their career progression overseas... Even ur politicians are joining the trend... One of ur minister's daughter just got a job in Google worth around 500 thousands dollars a year.... Akinyuli daughter sold one of her artwork for a million dollars..... Sit down there n be consoling urself.... Instead of u to double ur hustle n ensure ur children get the best of both worlds... There's nothing as having a rich n strong career abroad... The exposure, the skill, depth is unparalleled n inestimable....... Even if its a stint.... Do u think if ur finance minister had worked all her life with naija financial institution, she will ever attain that position... Don't worry more of them are on the way.... Politician are already securing the future of their children along that line.... One just came from CDC to head a division in global health, Nigeria... No interview was conducted, the job was handed over to her.... Mph from Harvard, epidemiologist working with CDC. Case closed,.... other Nigerians who went to Abuja for the interview were told to go back home.... Go to Abuja n see what's happening.... 11 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by BlowJobs: 11:14am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Chascop: NH baba. This side dull oo, but wetin man go do? |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by justwise(m): 11:15am On Oct 29, 2017 |
seniorkachion: That is a typical village then, i came from Abia and any town 30mis away from umuahia is just a village You are paying too much even. I thought you were going to tell me about Lagos Abuja or even umuahia township 7 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Hardfacts234(m): 11:16am On Oct 29, 2017 |
It all boils down to what u want. If u are looking for comfort,social amenities and security of life go to America. If u are on a good salary in Nigeria and u are interested in bank savings, landed properties etc then stay back home. OP would have made a strong case if she is solely arguing that many Nigerians in America are not as rich and financial comfortable as being portrayed back home. 2 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Nobody: 11:17am On Oct 29, 2017 |
BlowJobs:alright bro.. na small small.. we'll surely get there. I dey LA |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by justwise(m): 11:18am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Olatara: I'm referring to those agreeing with the op |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 11:18am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Don't rest your case. Please answer me honestly- You really mean to tell me the richest Nigerian doctor is in America? The richest Nigerian lawyer is in the United States? The richest Nigerian businessman is in America? The richest Nigerian banker is in New York? You guys should stop arguing blindly. Maybe in areas of sports I will give it to you but that's all MISTAICEY02288: 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Donsammi(m): 11:21am On Oct 29, 2017 |
fashrola:Oops yeah that's true.. tho to enjoy herr abj. you gat to have your own house. |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by 4FACEADELEKE(m): 11:22am On Oct 29, 2017 |
supersystemsnig:hahaha so true just like me.NA 1000 something wey dey there and NA bank own be that. 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 11:23am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Young man shut up your mouth! I am forced to cuss you out. CNN, Forbes and Fortune says you are broke! You don't have an opinion. 60% of Americans will be homeless within second if they delay their paycheck by 2 days. Go to new york and california and see homeless people everywhere. They say Americans are broke a Nigerian wants to make them rich...You have gone past your drug dosage. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/most-americans-are-one-paycheck-away-from-the-street-2016-01-06 Badb0y4lyf: 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by donniemc: 11:23am On Oct 29, 2017 |
BlowJobs:Bros, Am a programmer and i live in Abuja also i earn more than you every month....way more than that $3200USD. I have app on the Google play store that earn me lot of money. The best formula is to stay in Nigeria learn a skill that can help you earn foreign exchange right here in Nigeria!!. I will advise anybody that wants to travel abroad to do menial jobs to just learn programming i.e making android apps, or start a Youtube channel....Just do something to earn foreign exchange here in Nigeria. Your life will be bliss!!. Also, You will be helping Nigeria to earn foreign exchange. Lets all take advantage of the opportunities the Internet presents to us. This is the 21st century you don't have to go to America to earn American dollars $$. you can stay here in Nigeria and make it BIG God Bless Nigeria!!...and America too (specifically Google ![]() ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tRyD5LCN0&t=583s 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by oyatz(m): 11:23am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Nigerians (like other illegal immigrants from 3rd world countries) may start with menial jobs for the first 1-5 years but they don't stay in that economic stratum for 20 years, they somehow learn to improve their conditions and climb the socioeconomic ladder. timesup234: 4 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by moonraker(m): 11:24am On Oct 29, 2017 |
SIRTee15: 2 bottles of Moet for you there... 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by c064647491: 11:24am On Oct 29, 2017 |
timesup234: You sound so pained! And clueless too. Lol 6 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Donsammi(m): 11:24am On Oct 29, 2017 |
justwise: they even pay monthly. here it's a year you gon pay at a stretch.. enjoyment. life's easy at the states(abia) then |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by 4FACEADELEKE(m): 11:25am On Oct 29, 2017 |
fashrola:not very standard one.or try satellite town |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by timesup234: 11:25am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Own stocks? Funny dude who hears a word a run with it. Owning stocks is tied most times to your 401k. Now leave here this minute and go do a research on what the average American has in 401k. Whenever you see my comments just move on or you end up being disgraced like others. ernieboy: |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by richybanky(m): 11:26am On Oct 29, 2017 |
shallysgirl:That's not d line of d argument, if u go through his post u will find out that he was comparing the life of bank managers having alot of investments and properties to someone doing a menial job in he states cus is easy to have investments etc in Nigeria compared to states, where he should have compare d life of someone doing a menial job in America with d one in Nigeria.. Then we will know which one is better.. 3 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Nobody: 11:26am On Oct 29, 2017 |
timesup234: In those aforementioned States, you can hardly find a job that pays 80k/month Sir. Majority of the jobs in Benin are teaching jobs that pays averagely 8000- 20k monthly 4 Likes |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by moonraker(m): 11:27am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Sounds like the OP needs to double his hustle rather than open threads on here that doesnt add KOBO ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by Taofeekdboy(m): 11:27am On Oct 29, 2017 |
Please OP, ur bone of contention is wrong because u re comparing people doing menial jobs in the states with bank managers in Naija, their pay is different but to say the truth u can't compare life here in Naija with USA, it is far different. Look at our minimum salary 18k which is 60$ and in the states it is like a change for food at a go there.Let me tell u this also, you can't compare labour contract in Naija with other countries sef...even in Papua New Guinea, ordinary factory worker earn $18k annually which amount to 6.3m naira..so please don't compare the two together...u re comparing people who is using their certificates to work to people who just got employed on contracts and please change ur ideology...my one cent |
Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by bujebudanu1(m): 11:28am On Oct 29, 2017 |
timesup234: oga shut up.If u don't knw. u don't know. everbody isnot a politician. don't tell me thousands of Nigerians there are not successful. come to think of it .the prayer in a average Nigeria home is to travel out 2 Likes |
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