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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by MrGreenMavro: 5:00pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by babzo(m): 5:01pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
I agree and disagree . While it is true that most struggle the first year or few years, it is still much better than what they left behind AND after that those first few years, stability comes in with better jobs and or education. Its not that he cant pay for an S8 upfront, the system just allows you the convinience to spread your payments out. Moreso these days, you buy one S8 or iPhone 8 and get a free one. 9 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by nextstep(m): 5:04pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
The simple truth is this: yes, Nigeria is tough - hellish some would say - but there are many people here living very good lives here, actually LIVING. When I see people come home from Western countries, it's like they are not alive. They may be comfortable, but they are in the same cycle of work, tax, debt, work, tax, debt with little chance to really LIVE. They may come and do shakara during Christmas, but at the end of the day, it's money they will spend the next 1 year paying off, with interest. There are some who manage to break the cycle, perhaps investing back home or building a house, but from my understanding it's quite a soul-less and isolating existence. Those who go abroad usually have gathered nearly 2million Naira for ticket, visa, living expenses. Just to go and drive taxi or be a nurse? That same 2million has launched many people out of poverty in this "sh1thole". Material wealth and comfort does not mean you're LIVING... I would like to be able to visit there frequently like some people I know, but not really reside. I just wish we would see the incredible opportunities that foreigners are coming to find here... 32 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by xynerise: 5:04pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Damn! I have a phobia for long articles ![]() Well, just looking at the title, I can tell what the story is all about.. I keep telling my friends that abroad is where I will spend the money I make in Nigeria..You can make money in Nigeria because there are so many problems to solve over here. Problem solvers are RICH people 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by resurgentxtian4: 5:05pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
I must go there and see the green grass. They always want to discourage us from coming over. The suffer wey dey there cannot be compared with naija! |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by holyfather(m): 5:05pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Lol |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Xisnin(m): 5:05pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Those who believe this without plans end up in crime. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by greypencils: 5:05pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
The problem is not the money you make, the problem is the tax per pay cheque and this is excluding utility bills... 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by xandy84: 5:05pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Nobody is suffering in US or Uk but not as people think it's easy to get dollars. I had lived but life and i will rather be a home care aide in America than a banker in Nigeria due to job insecurity and host of other problems. safarigirl: 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by AZeD1(m): 5:06pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:People who migrated legally usually don't have a problem. It's those who don't have papers that struggle. When I first left Nigeria, I used to pay everything up front but now I know better. Why pay $800 up front when I can pay $50 a month and use the money for others things?. 7 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by nickluv90: 5:07pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Nigeria senators in action. imaging 1 Like
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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by nickluv90: 5:07pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Nigeria senators in action. imaging
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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Stallion93(m): 5:09pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
life is a million times better Far Europe or America with brown, blue or Black grass even. Africa is another thing, we should be expelled from the surface of the earth |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Ishilove: 5:11pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
zicoraads:The bolded is 'do you want to kill him?' |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by MIKOLOWISKA: 5:11pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
oya comot naija na emmanuelpopson: |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by eedreez505: 5:11pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
frenzyduchess: You can trust the grass is not always greener. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by eedreez505: 5:14pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
AZeD1: Even with your legal papers, it takes years to balance on your feet. And that's the point of the story, if you get it. 8 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by LordIsaac(m): 5:16pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Nice post. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by MIKOLOWISKA: 5:17pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
sKeetz:why do you think they cannot come home for 30 yrs.is not like nigeria where you can go on leave when you like with no serious repercussions.why spend millions coming here to struggle when you can be a local champion at home.once you come here you hook permanently paying bills so you don't lose everything(house car respect family everything) you got on credit.after buying hous you it can be collected if you stop paying property tax that is almost like paying rent for life on house you bought o 8 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Veetee(m): 5:17pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
You just gotta love nairaland. you got no choice 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by AZeD1(m): 5:17pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
eedreez505:It took me months (less than 6). 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by MIKOLOWISKA: 5:17pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
you can grow up and mayure shogotermies: 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by maasoap(m): 5:18pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
nextstep:You might be right most especially, those that didn't further their education or acquire more skill. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by AZeD1(m): 5:19pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
xynerise:I used to think like this before till I left Nigeria. The difference is clearer than 7up. For starters, no noise pollution. 10 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by MIKOLOWISKA: 5:20pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:mental suffering different from physical suffering in nigeria they crave they just can't cos they are trapped no o it is way better in some aspects but way worse in others no peace of mind here 2 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by wonlasewonimi: 5:21pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
If you are legal, relatively smart and know how to use the Internet, life is bliss in the Western world 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by eedreez505: 5:23pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
AZeD1: Wow! Good to know. Guess our have a family there already. I took nearly 2 years though. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by nemynely(m): 5:23pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
I smelt prof. Pius in the write up even before I saw his name at the end. Nice write up though it doesn't apply to all who plan to exit this shithole! A thoroughbred professional who is licenced to practice abroad will continue to live in affluence all his life over there whilst being able to pick up his/her bills without batting an eyelid. Bottom line is be legit in all you do. If you migrate legally, chances that you will settle down quickly are much higher. @ishilove - nice you acknowledged the original source. 5 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by AZeD1(m): 5:26pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
nextstep: What's the cycle in Nigeria? Work, tax, supply your own water, electricity, bad roads, poor health e.t.c? There's no comparison between Nigeria and a developed country for someone who migrated legally. What do you mean by "living"? 4 Likes |
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