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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by xynerise: 6:08pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
VeeVeeMyLuv: I hope you know the meaning of the word "HOBO"? You will find them in America. Don't think we don't have downtroddens and those living in penury in the US. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Ishilove: 6:09pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
emperormossad:I didn't know we now have carnivorous cattle |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 6:13pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
xynerise:less than $30k/ annum equivalent to what hardworking |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by AZeD1(m): 6:17pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
xynerise:That's my "you are cool in Nigeria you don't have to leave amount". I was happy in Nigeria and I left not for economic reasons but I don't regret leaving. I sure do miss the "craziness" but I'll rather raise my kids outside Nigeria than in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by 4FACEADELEKE(m): 6:18pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Let me go to America and make you come here op.Nonsense everywhere in the world you have to hussle to make it.No place in the world is an eldorado.In nigeria we pay high bills monthly and we dont even get the services we pay for.op the list is endless.Op we are suffering here,hunger dey nack man you dey their dey yan dust.Come back Nigeria your brain go reset. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Yoruba4Life: 6:22pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Follygunners: This guy and thoughtful kolo ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by emperormossad(m): 6:23pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by XhosaNostra(f): 6:24pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
"And I explained the world of an advanced credit economy to her" "A world they can never picture or imagine IN AFRICA". LOL! Africa is a continent, not a country 1st of all. Also, African countries are ON DIFFERENT LEVELS, not the same. IDK about Ghana or other African countries, but we have "advanced credit" in my country, credit cards & all. Different levels! ![]() 5 Likes
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Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by shaybebaby(f): 6:26pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Greatzeus:That's not true ya know. Most public spaces have free Wi-Fi, from the shopping centres to trains. You can get broadband for as little as a tenner within your home. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by ItzBIM(m): 6:27pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
brunofarad:There is nothing like free in abroad everything you see has been paid for by you. Internet electricity, water e.t.c you have to work to enjoy this things |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 6:27pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
xynerise:well you certainly do have a valid point there, absolutely, you will find the less-privileged, under-served and downtrodden in any country so long as its in planet earth, the only difference being the magnitude to which they are found there. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Chicagoesontop: 6:37pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
This is very interesting and matured!!! |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by ItzBIM(m): 6:44pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
shaybebaby: So If I want to use the Internet I will start looking for shopping centre or public place Inside Cold. Plus I don’t believe you can get a home broadband for £10 |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by sonnie10: 6:46pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Follygunners: What is true? So somebody cannot take vacation back home and spend his money any how he wants to. Imagine if he plans on spending just about two weeks with say $5k ( from tax return), that is about #1.7M. Is that money not more than enough to flex and ball yet still have enough change left. People go for cruise with a lot more than that amount for just a week. They are not showing off most times, it's just that they simply can afford to spend at that time. I remember the last time I was in Nigeria, buses from Lagos island to Maryland was #200 while taxi was #1500, exchange rate then was 500 to 1 dollar. I was tempted to use the bus but when I did a mental calculation and the taxi fare amounted to just $3 dollars, it just didn't make sense to stress myself in a sweaty bus. Another instance was food. I could easily go to restaurants where food was 2000 naira a plate because that amour can't event buy a burger here. For someone else, it might look expensive, but to me it was affordable. Additionally, if you decide to stay in a cheap hotel you can get one for about $30 a day. Paying for your entire two week shouldn't be a problem. Its even advantageous because of the security and electricity and privacy it provides. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Gaddafithe2nd(m): 6:46pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Like my Uncle in US told me, everything is not about travelling. Families shouldn't put pressure on people living in US or Europe. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by bigtt76(f): 6:51pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Abeg what is Biological Analyst? ![]() |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by shogotermies(m): 6:55pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
MIKOLOWISKA: lol... u are funny... grow up bro... not everyone will be interested in reading long stories, I prefer photos than that epistle.. and I didn't make any statement that is derogatory. so please don't disturb Me. thanks. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by kolnel: 6:55pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Life here in United States is better If you not lazy and you are determined Sky is your starting point |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Sillyprofits(m): 7:01pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Ishilove: I just bookmarked this page. This guy is life |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by 360command: 7:02pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Damzy007:in the western world, if u no get work for 1 month, na homeless you go dey.. But for africa, if in 3-4 months no job, you still get roof to sleep under. My guy, I am not here to convince you but the day you step into the western world with a visa which does not permit you to work, you will remember africa. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by shellworker: 7:07pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
This analysis of the financial life style of people living in the US or other countries overseas is not true. I presently stay in the US. It is not tied on anybody to buy things on credit; it's not compulsory. However, buying things on credit is a way that the government has resorted to helping people especially the low income earners. In Nigeria for instance, a young university graduate who just got a low paying job of say #80,000 who is in need of renting an apartment and at the same time in need of a car to be shuttling to work may find it difficult to do so because of his income. Assuming that the Nigerian government establishes a law to car dealerships, banks and other financial institutions to grant the requests of persons that wish to buy cars from them on lease and pay over a period of term, you will see that that young school graduate will be able to own a car and better his life. The money will be split for him to be paying in bits for a period of say 12, 24, 36, 48 or 72 months etc., depending on the terms and the cost of the car. Now let's say he bought a car of #1.5m. Divide the money into the number of months and add a little interest. After dividing you will see that this young employee may be paying as little as #41.6 for a 36 months term over a car he bought on credit. With this life is a little worth easier isn't it. But note that before such a credit sale you will have to enter into contract agreement with the loaning firm. Where in if you discontinue with the payment at any time without haven reached the complete amount, the car will be seized and all the money you have paid earlier will be lost. The OP also made an analogy with Samsung Galaxy S8 and a lower brand. I will like to clarify him. In US if you are paying for a car you bought on credit and want a newer model, you can always go to a dealership and do what is called a trade-in with your car. In this case you will have to give the dealer your car and the previous credit payment you are yet to clear will be locked in the payment of the newer model car you want to pick. However, your monthly agreed payment might increase. Similar case applies to phone and many other items. This is the one reason there are so much clean cars here and also available for exports; they don't use their cars much before disposing of it. Contrary to what the OP said about getting credit to come back hom, I come back to Nigeria every year and I pay cash for my flight tickets, I pay cash for all the things I buy for my journey, I bought my car here in the US cash, all my house properties are bought cash. The only thing I bought in credit which I have almost completed the payment is my house. Here in the US you have to be serious minded in all you do. Once you come to the country be focused and know what you want; don't be carried away with the goodies here. I am not saying that there are no Nigerians here living the kind of credit life the OP narrated but it's few and I don't think it's a bad thing because it reduces financial load on an individual. It enhances fast achievement. It enables one to achieve in a short time what he would achieve in a long period of time. So OP please don't genaralise. US is always better than Nigeria. Nairalanders don't let anybody deceive you. Credit card purchases makes life easier here in the US if you can handle the terms. 28 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Follygunners: 7:08pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
sonnie10: We're saying exactly the same bros... We sabi ur type na.. Go 9ja stay 'hotel', wait for tax return to spend big et al... I hear you bros.. Spend anyhow for 9ja like say you dey knack 6-figs, abi.. ![]() ![]() Na exactly your type I dey yan about. OK! Abeg, refer to the 2nd to the last paragraph in my comment. Real earners don't get any $$$$ back for tax return; they mostly owe.... Tax return beneficiaries are for folks with meager income ![]() Go figure! If you know, you know! 5 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Follygunners: 7:14pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
shellworker: I beg to differ, Sir. Credit cards are NEVER, I repeat NEVER for low earners. It's basically a financial debt used as a means of leverage. The interest rates, fees et al... on this cards are where they generate their revenue (Now do the maths). They rather issue it to average or big earners NEVER low ones. They mostly need a credit history for the issuance. Bros, if you know.. you know! Just an FYI.. Thanks! 5 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Simbrixton(m): 7:16pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
safarigirl: A lot of people actually return home |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by shaybebaby(f): 7:16pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
ItzBIM:Okay £10 is a bit ambitious but there are deals that work out to be around 15 quid a month. I pay £21 monthly for line rental and unlimited broadband. For £12 a month (bought my phone outright), I get unlimited calls/texts and 4gb of data. Not to shabby I think. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by otipoju(m): 7:16pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
I thank God for my life. I did not try to do pass myself and waited patiently In the end God did more than I could have done myself. 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by shellworker: 7:20pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Follygunners: Have you or have you not heard of students' credit card. Mind you also that there is competition in the issuance of credit cards. So where there is competition what happens? Of course interest reduction. Credit history means checking your ability to clear your debts and it's not debt in millions. Get it right. |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by otipoju(m): 7:21pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
shellworker: My brother thank you. I only got a credit card last year after living in US for 3 years. All my cars, phones, bills were bought with cash from my savings. 3 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by Follygunners: 7:23pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
shellworker: I get it.. Student CC comes with a low 'ceiling' or limit. Anyway, my main point is to counter your argument abt the class of folks eligible for credit cards. 3 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by john650(m): 7:27pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
sKeetz:They have not visited Nigeria in 30 years most times because of shame. If they come back after 30-years and cannot afford to build a house, the people back home will call them a failure. So it is better they just stay there jeje. 2 Likes |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by sonnie10: 7:32pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Follygunners: Ok 1 Like |
Re: The Grass Is Actually Green Dust In Obodo Oyibo by alobright17(m): 7:35pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:Very on Point , they'll not talk about the successful ones oooo na only those who were yet unlucky they'll be talking about. |
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