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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 10:53pm On Nov 21, 2017 |
Fish123: Oga eja Titus, you are still searching for the greener pasture abi? ![]() |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Fish123(m): 6:49pm On Nov 22, 2017 |
Baba weting man go do nao comradespade: |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Endlessgrace: 10:46am On Nov 25, 2017 |
Shooo! Easy bro, i tell you i get tv for house? EfemenaXY: |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 3:31pm On Nov 26, 2017 |
EfemenaXY: I only hope he lives alone. My bulk buying is regularly scattered by my kids. 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 9:15pm On Nov 26, 2017 |
So one week has gone bye & I haven't spent even 1 penny. Legging it to work in the cold since Monday and eating only home made food. I might actually be baba ijebu's cousin o ![]() 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Inkredible(m): 9:24pm On Nov 27, 2017 |
UKmigrant: This is how you intend to save the £2000 per month. Lols. By a bicycle na, abi dem go tax you on top too? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 10:12am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Inkredible:15 minutes walk to work everyday doesn't kill anybody, I don't need a bicycle. ![]() 13 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Inkredible(m): 3:06pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
UKmigrant: 15mins? ![]() You literally live at your office then. Ps: We need pishures. It's important... 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by lionlee216(m): 3:21pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
I dont like UK ![]() Why are people from UK are "generally said" to be stingy? Thank God your thread is in General section. I can comment. Some people think they are just wise but Just foolish. That £2000 savings per month is a big money oo. No wonder Lagosismyhome is full of money lol. I have never touched £ before. Who will be nice to give me £ as tithe to sow seed into my life ![]() 12 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by ibkayee(f): 3:24pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
UKmigrant:Sounds like you save a lot of money on transport then 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by LagosismyHome(f): 3:28pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
lionlee216: Because money hard to find in the UK Because bills and tax is very high but we thank God .... Seen so many Nigerians who have been able to break through and earning very well . Especially those who do contract corporate or locumn job on good daily rate |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by lionlee216(m): 3:36pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
LagosismyHome: Thank you for the response. Also why is it hard to accommodate people in UK cos i remember UKmigrant also said something about a friend that didn't show up to pick him up in UK. How is an extra person you accommodate affecting bills? I understand the water bill part because he will be using water but other aspects, i dont understand. Pls enlighten me! 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by LagosismyHome(f): 3:45pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
lionlee216: Everything in life is a factor of pepper..... for those who are doing well they dont blink but not everyone doing well. .... Houses are small here as well. You see some families in shared accomodation or very small space so where the space to host others . However some have enough spare rooms . ....maybe heathrow far from the house . Also during the day if everyone is at work or out then no heating is on but if i have guest from naija when i am out the heating is on the whole day because a naija person will be feeling cold. ..... but for me it not a big deal but others that extra money to them so it can be a factor of many things Na make baba God bless person hand 11 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by lionlee216(m): 3:47pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
LagosismyHome: God bless you. Well understood. 4 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Safiaa(f): 4:42pm On Nov 28, 2017 |
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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by lionlee216(m): 7:05am On Nov 29, 2017 |
I have come again with questions. In UK airports, is there anything like secondary inspection? I have hea3d people(illegals) hiding because of police. In UK, do police have the power to ask about an immigration status of someone? Is UK also "land of opportunities" like US? Lagosismyhome once said in one of the US thread, she she "fall in love and marry and all sins are forgiven". That's one of my favourite lines I have heard. Is it the same as UK. Illegal marries UK citizen and sins are forgiven? Are wages paid weekly, bi weekly or monthly.? Despite all these money is hard to find in UK and high taxes, what are the things you like about UK Cc Lagosismyhome 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 8:41am On Nov 29, 2017 |
lionlee216:I really don't know who perpetuates these lies that taxes are higher in the UK than other first world countries. Please do your research well. I just got an apartment and its an all inclusive bill which means I dont have to pay separately for water, electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and council tax. If you are jobless in this country and just came here to "rough am", things might be a bit hard for you but you'd be fine as long as you have a steady job. 8 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by LagosismyHome(f): 10:50am On Nov 29, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Tax is much higher in UK than US or Canada ..... Lol. If you did you research ![]() Your inclusive bill is great now but for how long . One day you move pass renting and get a mortgage (amen) . Then come back and read this statement . Also the fact that you dont pay it separately doesn't mean anything , it has been factored into the rent . The council , gas , internet must collect them money ?. either from you directly or from the landlord . It gets paid somehow . Some cities are cheaper than others so if you are in an affordable city or shared accommodation that helps a lot at the beginning You give good examples of Tax that dont exist in these other countries ![]() ![]() If you give 3 people same equivalent salary in the UK , US and Canada and after one year ask how Market ?? . The UK person would definitely have significantly less disposable income hence why you see US people have more cash to be dashing out . This tax you really feel it the higher the purchase price is..........For low value item you dont see it as much, but overall it all adds up ...... . When i go to the US i buy luxury goods like a fool, not because i really need more That been said , when you live in UK , the tax doesn't mean much after a while and becomes a way of life. UK is a welfare country so people are taxed to pay for the low income earners (f you are low income or poor here , the benefit system takes care of you way more than the USA ) and NHS so Mama Charlie must collect from every penny you earn . You just give it to them and plan with what you have .... The prayer is that may you continue to earn higher to sustain your need .... 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:30am On Nov 29, 2017 |
lionlee216: Mr lionlee216, you don get girlfriend for here .......I am suspecting you oo . This one that you are asking all these Jamb questions ![]() n UK airports, is there anything like secondary inspection? ...... I dont know but it very possible , in any country anybody can be pulled out but generally most people sail in with no issues if your document is right I have heard people(illegals) hiding because of police. In UK, do police have the power to ask about an immigration status of someone? ..yes na , for sure you can be asked , i have heard of police checking in train stations but not common . If you get a job you will be asked to show your immigration status, if you want to rent a property you be asked as well . The system is putting things in place to make it harder for illegals . Is UK also "land of opportunities" like US? ....Well yes and No . It very subjective . I have seen a good no of Nigerians doing very well here and many not doing well . it all depends . Is it the same as UK. Illegal marries UK citizen and sins are forgiven? .... i dont know because i never checked . This a good question but i am not sure of what the process is and UK changes laws all the time that relates to immigration . Since i been here marriage visa went from 2 to 5yrs, Income requirement was put for marriage visa, Overstayer to be made legal changed from 14 to 20 years and children 7 to 10 ....... as in kilode . It hard to keep up with the immigration laws. They wake up and change it so much . However all info will be on the home office site The UK was much easier to get Citizenship before using 5 years route for a lot of working visa , tiers, nanny visa and hsmp . 5 years and you get ILR and 1 year later citizenship so this was a great advantage over the US (where you can be on H1B for years and nothing in the end or h1B plus another 5 years before passport) . Sadly this has changed significantly as they made ILR harder and canceled hsmp, PSW and just made the system much harder . Are wages paid weekly, bi weekly or monthly.?..... Biweekly no is not the norm like in the US, monthly or weekly more like it ........I dont think this matters at all , the more important thing is money coming in, however the frequency you just get used to it and plan based on how it comes Despite all these money is hard to find in UK and high taxes, what are the things you like about UK....more expensive . Houses and roads are smaller here , luxury/ designer goods are more expensive here , less disposable income which is the main thing but i feel more at home here . Cant explain it i love it here, I am a city girl ![]() but Yes UK people make it but to be honest , to live very well especially in london you have to earn well ......... . . . The key is to open your eyes and tap into key industry where people are paid higher and improve on ones skills . Especially when someone no longer has work restriction visa oya my talk talk too much .....I have unfollowed the thread . 18 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by suxes2005(m): 5:37pm On Nov 29, 2017 |
Oga lionlee126 wehdone sire ! Better go to Ireland. I think you'll find it easier there settling down ... U.K. is super hard to get in with a visitors visa and over stay then expect your sins be forgiven. Tell your foreign woman make una follow enter Dublin ![]() SHALOM 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by damoceile: 8:25pm On Nov 29, 2017 |
[quote author=suxes2005 post=62828879]Oga lionlee126 wehdone sire ! Better go to Ireland. I think you'll find it easier there settling down ... Oga biko summarize what it looks like in Ireland, and is the country also suitable for hustlers..... Cos i read that the standard of living there is very high... |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by damoceile: 8:29pm On Nov 29, 2017 |
[quote author=suxes2005 post=62828879]Oga lionlee126 wehdone sire ! Better go to Ireland. I think you'll find it easier there settling down ... Oga biko summarize what it looks like in Ireland, and is the country also suitable for hustlers..... Cos i read somewhere online that the standard of living there is very high... |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by lionlee216(m): 8:30pm On Nov 29, 2017 |
suxes2005: Oga mi sir, Amelika still dey sweet me ooo. Trying to break world record by having passport of each continents lol 2 Likes |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by suxes2005(m): 5:16am On Nov 30, 2017 |
[quote author=damoceile post=62833333][/quote] Trust me all the summary you need are online. Seeing most times is believing. Read online and use your intuition. But then, going there no be child's play. Getting a long term visa nor easy SHALOM |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Inkredible(m): 3:10pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
UKMIGRANT Where at thou? No pictures this week? 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 6:13pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Inkredible:Been a very busy week. Trying 2 move to a new place. Been quite stressful ![]() |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by suxes2005(m): 8:00pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
UKmigrant: Benefit of monthly payment �� 1 Like |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 8:09pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Who say dem no dey take light for obodo oyinbo! I witnessed it live today, for about 10seconds lol! Felt good and refreshing. My first week here, I was going around with my powerbank, took me a while to realise I've left naija ![]() 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Nobody: 8:30pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Yay! Its snowing! 16 Likes
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Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Inkredible(m): 9:12pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
UKmigrant: It's all good. Just don't forget to snap and post later |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by damoceile: 9:49pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
Oga post pishures biko, your followers are thirsty |
Re: The Adventures Of A New UK Migrant by Safiaa(f): 9:57pm On Nov 30, 2017 |
UKmigrant:Lol I was surprised myself. Today was the coldest day of the year actually. It was freezing. |
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