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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:38pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Killingmesoftly: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you can’t get a job unless you get your papers well. If you are in the south and do mago-mago to get a job, you will be paid shitty money. I think you should just focus on your kids. And what your husband earns isn’t bad. You people will just learn to cut your coat well well. As for going to school, there’s no “cheap” nursing school, because you are classed as an international student until 3 years (after getting your papers) of being here. The least I have seen is 15k sha. Mental health is quite good. I know people that make money doing it. I know it’s too late to regret, but I’m sure you can see now that it would have been better for you to have just gone back home, married and returned here to work. I hope people get to see this and learn from it. Regardless, behind every cloud.. What I’ll advice you do now is join a church, cook for them, make nigerian meals and advertise online, learn to sew and make hair, buy and sell online, etc. Cos as far as work is concerned, oma me! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:44pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: You are mean sha! ![]() I really wish her the best. Especially as she has kids. I’m living fine with a good income and possibility of earning so much more but I can’t even imagine a child now, talkless if not earning and then having three. I really feel for her. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:46pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
EngrSaks: Blood money ![]() Just messing. You can make such in IT and banking. IT especially. I see jobs of 450-500 per day. It’s crazy! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:54pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
fatima04: Exactly! Lex gave me this idea and it really makes sense. So cheap car for two years then close to dream car after that. My father go laugh me die ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:58pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
marylandcakes: My dear, I was brought up to rather starve than borrow- the word “borrow/debt” was like a taboo. But that’s in Nigeria. You’re now in a country where you’re given the opportunity to pay as you go, I think I’ll take the opportunity with my two hands. As far as you can pay back, I think it’s wise to spread the cost. But each man to his own- me, I have decided to join the progressives (a.k.a debtors ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 7:59pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Your own is even plenty. All I want is an e-vogue. That’s all. ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:02pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
imnotconfused: Great plan. Wish you the best. Please update us. But that house for 500-600 should better have heaven under it o! Ha! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 8:03pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: ![]() ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:06pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: I know nah.... You wan shoot ur gele from sunroof, just like Madam Kofo..... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:08pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: When I registered they didn’t get back to me o. I just did a credit check for my job and saw a slot for electoral register with my name under it. That leaves me to assume that my name is on. Right? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:20pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Rubyventures: What you said is true but it is based on something else. White peoples don’t really care about flashy cars, however some of them spend on clothes and shoes. My hubby is the most simple man I know and still the cos of his outfit breaks my heart, especially as I’m a loyal primark customer! Also during my work training, the trainer asked a question “what would you do if you had 10k now?”, i shouted save or invest, everyone looked at me like I was drunk then started discussing how they would travel and all (I’ve never felt more embarrassed before, they looked at me like I’m an ijebu man- or woman in this case). I believe in making use of the financing system because it’s one of the things that differs this country from Nigeria, however ensure you pay back. My credit card is not even on the “pay the minimum option”, even though it’s interest free for some months, I pay the whole thing back. So financing isn’t bad unless you have a knack for buying what you can’t afford. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:22pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:29pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Talking about the ease to get financial assistance...... Avoid payday lenders & vehicle loanbook lenders....... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 8:35pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: That’s the best way to make use of the financing system, you get credit cards that save you Petrol and give you cash back. Buy stuff on free interest periods. Etc 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:55pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: Thanks. I'll have to hold off for now because I'll be moving to a new house soon. This way, I won't have to keep changing addresses. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 8:56pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: well, for example, Lexus IS200s have great bargains and they're very reliable and won't break the bank. However, if you have money to spend...of course, go all out. However, bear in mind you will still spend a lot on your insurance. So much to do when rebooting your life, and having to start again.... so money has many roles to play 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:57pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:00pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: The thread is getting really active innit...unlike before |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:02pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Inkredible: Personally, i think you shouldn't spend over half or a third of your savings on a car...What if you want to oppress, just buy a 2nd in a different colour! Otherwise, I just strap the money i have on my Golf so everybody knows i could buy something more expensive 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 9:12pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
DaveChapelle: ![]() ![]() ![]() Anyways, I don't think they intend to oppress anyone. They just buy what they like driving, but na we these things go dey fascinate. One morning, I was waiting for the 250 in North London when this little Arabian looking fine chick pulled out on the road in this fly Mercedes Benz. Mind was blown... Amazing sight it was. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:36pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Inkredible: Have you ever seen a Toyota Highlander in the UK? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 9:41pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Nope. Just passing a point across with it. Never seen one here. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:42pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Inkredible: UK are usually shortchanged with models...... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 9:50pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Not sure it's being shortchanged or like someone said it's selling the cars that work for thier reality .. like of what use is marketing a Sienna when it won't fit in your garage or will fill up your driveway.? Meanwhile if nah America or Naija... The bigger the better |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:52pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: We no go gree.... I know its a marketing strategy, but they can supply very few models in small numbers..... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 10:08pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Yeah, there's no Nissan Maxima, Camry, Corolla, Nissan Altima, ati be be lo |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by teejay231: 10:21pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Killingmesoftly: Personally I think the system favours women with children as the Home Office will never separate a child from its mother. A lot of people of different nationalities have had to remain in the UK illegally for various reasons. It is not advisable to do so but in your condition I do understand as you have young children. However, you will not be able work, open a bank account or rent a house and so many other things. I do know of someone who came to the UK with a visiting visa, had children here and was able to legalise his stay when his kids turned 6 and 4. The application was initially refused by the Home Office but he won the appeal as the Home Office lawyer didn't turn up. Usually kids born in the UK qualify for citizenship after 10 years regardless of their parents status. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 11:31pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Maybe it has to do with the left hand side thingy. I wonder why they are just being difficult to join the rest of the world in the right hand drive. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 11:32pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
teejay231: Well, all this visa thing wey man dey invent, shey when oyinbo people invaded Africa in colonial era, did they come with visa...Now that things are reversed, they are restricting. When Christopher Columbus discovered America, did he go with Visit visa...all na brain washing things 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 11:35pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Inkredible: I heard all started from the era of horse riding and horse carriages. Apparently, people mounted horses from the left and sheathed their swords on the left side, and in order it didn't collide with people on the other side's swords, they maintained left side....It also helped so you could pull out your sword with your right hand if you needed to fight immediately. This continued into modern times 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:37pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
Inkredible: The RHD, is the right side..... Your right hand is your owo alafia..... 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Killingmesoftly: 12:49am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Your words are just too harsh and scaring. I have a God of possiblity! Thanks for y contribution 1 Like |
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