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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 9:02pm On Mar 09, 2018 |
some people go say dem no fit live for London because e full of naija pipu...now dem go dey crave naija food ntoi They are usually available in African shops, if not Nigerian bread, it will be Ghanian or at worse Jamaican hard dough bread 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 9:05pm On Mar 09, 2018 |
https://www.johnandbiola.co.uk/bread-2 not sure if these guys do delivery.. and seeing as you are well versed in DIY now you can also DIY agege bread at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iQSSekbxKg 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 1:07am On Mar 10, 2018 |
DisGuy: I wee come london buy d bread after all I am my father's daughter. . I go try d DIY if my hawk like nature of watching d gas meter go gree me, d fear of bills. Thanks for the good reminder maybe I will start baking and selling#businessidealoading 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 11:01am On Mar 10, 2018 |
fatima04: Talking about that I got a hot agege bread from angels bakery in Peckham London yesterday with moinmoin 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 11:27am On Mar 10, 2018 |
fatima04: I buy 'agege bread' from a Nigerian food shop in Glasgow. The bread is made in London. But usually, the best sliced bread I buy weekly is from M&S Food. It's called 'Brioche Loaf'. I love that bread!! It's so delicious and not salty or bland like every other british bread. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 4:02pm On Mar 10, 2018 |
Thats because its French. They sell it in regular supermarkets too. I like the Sainsbury's brioche bread Hot angel bread with togolese beans hmmm sunday evening chops 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:34pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
spacyzuma: Oh yeah, brioche bread is so great. My preference is the one from Tesco, they even have the rolls sprinkled with chocolate! Chai pure heaven! 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:35pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
DisGuy: Wow I’m so going to try this. I can’t bake to save my life, so it will be nice to learn to make this agege bread! |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 2:33am On Mar 13, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: that bread wey be like poff poff...I went looking for the bread as if na Some Willi Wonka Special...mstchew...Bought it sha...I prefer Tesco pancakes, just microwave for 30secs and breakfast is ready...Have you tried Asparagus?!...Very nice and then some. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 2:13pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Geetrix: e say na puff puff! Asparagus ke, ew! I have seen it before.. and that's all I did, "see it!". Yeah my friend was obsessed with the pancakes.. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 2:50pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Hello All! New migrant alert here. This thread has been great, thanks a lot to all who have contributed. Pls my perspective is slightly different. I'm a Tier5 dependent (Wife) and we all moved with our 3 children. It has honestly been unbelievably expensive and we still have not settled in a house we like.. have been doing short stay which is very expensive. Anyhoo, we are North and even though I honestly won't be able to work for at least a year or two coz I have small children, I want to invest the time wisely doing courses etc that will allow me be immediately relevant when I'm ready. So for those with knowledge pls help your sister... which areas are perpetually hot in the U.K. especially the Scotland area. Pls note that - I have over 10 years experience in Entrepreneurial endeavors/Business management. - No passion for IT or Medical fields plus Hubby na d medic. - For now considering Social work or Project Mgt or Event Mgt (Events coz I have a passion there) but I don't know if it pays this side. I honestly have never not contributed to the household purse and I dey pity Oga as I'm seeing how the money is vanishing.. won't even mind ideas on what I can do online at home from now to earn in the U.K. Pls oh my peeps give me ideas based on your wealth of knowledge. Many thanks. Cc: @Aphrodite007 @fatima04 and all the other greats on the thread. Pls don't waka pass. Thank you. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bossman(m): 6:26pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
IT and the medical fields are 2 of the hottest fields right now. Project Management is definitely a good one to get into as well. Especially if you can get the PMP certification (I thinks it's called the same in the UK too). I am US based, however I have family there in the UK. My younger brother is an IT project Manager. And he is doing quite well. Social Work or Management are okay, but finding a job in those fields may not be easy. Mamatukwas: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 8:21pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Bossman: Thank you Sir. Taking notes. Medicine and IT really doesn't do it for me as regards passion and I really would like to enjoy my job small Thanks. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 8:42pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Mamatukwas:There are a lot of Project Manager and Business analyst roles since your background is business related. check out this and see if it is suitable for you: https://www.careerinsights.tv/free-trial/aaaaaaahSCS 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:33pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
dustydee: Thank you very much! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 10:42pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Mamatukwas:Take a look at jobserve.co.uk to get an idea of what Business analyst or PM role requirements are. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:59pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
dustydee: Ok. Doing so now. Thank you. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 11:18pm On Mar 13, 2018 |
Welcome to the UK mamatukwas, I am still a learner so far in this UK hustle oo, I get wanting to contribute to income it's not easy. Depending on ur kids age, u may want to start searching schools to put them in, I know for 3yrs old kids get like some hrs in a yr free which is like 3 hrs free per day or so. If you don't have ur NI and driving license u may use d opportunity to get that processes sorted and den register on reed, indeed, total jobs to register for job searches. Also u may want to target trainee PM jobs, the PMP is a good have dough even at dt some told me dey need at least 6months UK experience with driving license but we keep looking. In d meantime u can try search for recruiting agencies for part time jobs as production assistants and all, you can ask around your location. Also, settle ur house asap because d cost will soon start piling up. If I remember any thing else I will add and I am sure the elders will soon come and shed more light on the issue. Enjoy yr stay. N.B:- always tailor ur CV and cover letter to suit the job advertised as long as it is related 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:16am On Mar 14, 2018 |
fatima04: Thanks alot. Il do as you advised. We are waiting to find a house before school because of catchment area related tins.. I think it's to focus on drivers license and see how the project management thing will work as I have NI from my time here previously as a student. Looking forward to any updates too. Regards. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 11:51am On Mar 14, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: At the bolded, these are the kind of women I like, kudos! I truly understand what you are going through, it may even take him a while to settle down, seeing as there are kids involved, but just relax and tell yourself that you are in a land of countless opportunities that will sort itself out! During these two years, you can be selling stuff on ebay or amazon. You can even cook Nigerian meals and advertise for the Nigerians there to patronise you. You can go as far as sell already-made ingredients/items to Nigerian students (e.g agege bread); people like me that love naija food will definitely patronise you if i were in Scotland. You are in the UK and the wifi is fully functional, watch lots of videos and learn to make these things. At the end of the day, you might decide to not even return to the professional world and just rely on your skills! However, I also support your idea of doing online courses, it will help expand your knowledge base as per your field. I am a BA (IT side not finance), and I know that its a lucrative profession, but gap years kind of have a silly effect on peoples CVs. But please, chase on, I always encourage people to pursue knowledge. You also mentioned PM, which is a good field, but why don't flex your entrepreneurial fingers and make money from your cooking skills, to be able to afford the fees for the Prince2 exams. Anyway, your first stop is to check Facebook for Nigerians in the neighbourhood. Reach out to them, attend their meetings, if any, or holla at them on their Facebook group, if any. Even at Church too, mix with Nigerians, and showcase your skills to them. That's where you will get customers from. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 3:06pm On Mar 14, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Kai thank you soooo much! This your feedback entered my soul! I've thought about cooking oh.. but if I tell you I've only seen 1 other black guy since we got here you won't blv it. Our town is 98% white- About an hour outside Glasgow. It's not an excuse though... il use the internet and reach out to the whole Scotland sef if I decide that's the way to go. I've thought about selling too, just not sure what yet but still thinking.. Anyway, thanks a lot you really understand and have given me food for thought. God bless you. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:55am On Mar 16, 2018 |
Happy Friday people, how is the weather treating you all? Feedback on bread escapade Tesco brioche bread ✌�. I lovvvvit. . I like food no blame me 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 9:18am On Mar 16, 2018 |
fatima04: Yay! I have initiated somebody |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 2:47pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Had mine with bacon, egg, cheese and jam. Its alright. But right now, Tesco hash browns is still my top breakfast. Anybody tried the garlic flat bread... You have to bake for a few minutes b4 eating sha. And there's another you bake too that looks like the brioche.... This brioche na just poff poff 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 2:54pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Geetrix: Garlic bread...urgh!! Cheese...urgh!!! I still hate them and avoid them. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 3:04pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Geetrix: oyinbo puff puff I haven't tried those though but I will look forward to the hash browns! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 6:57pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
u hate laughing cow cheese too? cheese spread...Marmite nko? spacyzuma: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mutendiwashe(f): 11:09am On Mar 17, 2018 |
fatima04:lol tell me about it |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mutendiwashe(f): 11:12am On Mar 17, 2018 |
Nothing like enjoying a little sun |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 12:15pm On Mar 17, 2018 |
Geetrix: I avoid anything that has cheese. When I order pizza, I always ask for 'no cheese' Don't think I've had marmite yet. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 5:08pm On Mar 17, 2018 |
Geetrix: Lol, you too like food, all this in one sitting 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 6:14pm On Mar 21, 2018 |
Seriously guys, what does it take to own and maintain a car in the UK? Cc: disguy Justwise Spacyzuma Aphrodite 007 1 Like 1 Share |
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