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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 3:17am On May 05, 2019 |
7Alexandre: Chicago. Bye bye to Ohio lol |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 7Alexandre: 3:19am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: You can also split the cost into two... You pay half & your wife pays half just like my girlfriend does... Except maybe she doesn’t work & is currently a stay at home mum... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 7Alexandre: 3:22am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: I thought Chicago is expensive & Ohio is cheap correct? |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 3:23am On May 05, 2019 |
7Alexandre: Stay home mom ke. Agreement is i pay for everything and i get to pay half of January bills lol 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 3:27am On May 05, 2019 |
7Alexandre: Things were cheap when i was in Ohio but kind of expensive in Chicago. I dont remember paying taxes on food in stores at ohio but in Chicago, u even pay for plastic bags to pack your groceries |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 7Alexandre: 3:28am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: So no kids yet? If that’s the Agreement & is currently working for you then it’s fine... Usually my Babe knows most bills including rent will be evenly split except in certain cases when I choose to pay for everything like Cable Bill & Light Bill... Then she reciprocates by buying Groceries for the house... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 3:33am On May 05, 2019 |
7Alexandre: I buy my own groceries and she buys hers. I am really not into American dishes but she eats out of my own groceries. She pays more in bills cos she earns more than me. We have different cellphones carriers. So we pay cellphones and car insurance differently. No kids yet. Not ready for kids for now.. trying to figure out how to train my future kids in african ways 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 7Alexandre: 3:34am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: Same thing in New York City especially the Monthly Rent Everything is expensive which explains the reason while I relocated... I believe the North East is expensive... From Chicago to Boston to Washington D.C. to New York City But once you move down South, things become cheaper... Atlanta Georgia, Charlotte North Carolina, Charleston South Carolina, Nashville Tennessee & Richmond Virginia 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by 7Alexandre: 3:35am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: Ok, that’s fine... Kids are a big responsibility... I don’t have any kids yet as well... It cost a lot to raise one... |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 3:38am On May 05, 2019 |
7Alexandre: I for like to have one, send him to Nigeria and when done with University, then he can come over. That way he will be alright lol. I cant just stand all these kids talking back when their parents are talking. Its crazy. I know this woman that got 5 kids(born them here). Anytime we see, she always complain they think like americans 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Predstan: 5:52am On May 05, 2019 |
lionlee216: 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by damoceile: 7:42am On May 08, 2019 |
Wow learning a whole lot from the bosses here in Frank's absence... Kudos bros 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 6:21pm On May 10, 2019 |
Life of a black man in America(child support things). How is he going to survive? This na one of the reasons why many nigerians dont want to marry young girls and have family with them over here(just my personal opinion) NB : that's not me oo ehn ehn COPIED 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Thegamingorca(m): 6:24pm On May 10, 2019 |
lionlee216: Guy |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Beautyaddy: 6:30pm On May 10, 2019 |
lionlee216: lol!...A black man making a very low income should not be having kids out of wedlock. He should be focus on getting an education that will give him opportunities to earn above the low grade income. Mind you, the bringing of a child to the world is done by both the man and the woman...and so yes man has to take responsibilities of providing financially for the child as well as the woman. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by pretty16(f): 7:43pm On May 10, 2019 |
lionlee216: lol. whats wrong with Ohio? why did u run to Chi-town? 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly: 9:29pm On May 10, 2019 |
lionlee216: ![]() ![]() @ pay slip... yea...that can make a man afraid to have children! Enjoyed reading your piece..... very much on point...telling like it is! But who advise you to go live in Ohio?...and I still don't know why people.go live in On Akatas... both you and Franknetter have changed your views on single mothers. On return trip..... bro... money is not easy to come by... business must always be part of vacation travel to offset expenses. Find out who want what...let them first pay in to your Naija account... then take merchandise when going....or post before. When you get there...you can spend from your account. Even if your mark up is 50%.... it will be cheaper than the buyer will get it at at home. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by AnthonyAk(m): 9:53pm On May 10, 2019 |
How far @OP u don settle? Chiraq no easy oh |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by omicpet(m): 11:41pm On May 10, 2019 |
lionlee216:y. He barely has enough left for chao |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Simcha: 2:04am On May 11, 2019 |
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 2:27am On May 11, 2019 |
pretty16: Nothing wrong with Ohio. Just not my style after stepping foot into Chicago though I have never been to Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by pretty16(f): 4:32am On May 11, 2019 |
lionlee216: I Live in Columbus. My Friends in Texas say Ohio is too quiet for them. Lol 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 4:53am On May 11, 2019 |
pretty16: Dayton/kettering i do visit frequently back then and Yes, i believe its too quiet. Lived in Springfield too. You been there before? What took you to Columbus Ohio. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by adeniyi3971(m): 7:57am On May 12, 2019 |
pretty16: one day I'll visit that Ohio that is boring. 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 8:12am On May 12, 2019 |
I was at Dunkin Donuts trying to pickup a phone for a client when this Mexican lady(works at dunkin donuts) asked me if i am buying something. I said No, I am waiting on someone. She replied I can wait outside for the person. I was shocked by that statement even people in there were shocked. I asked why i have to go outside and is it illegal to sit inside dunkin donuts? She didn't say anything and walked away. I sat down till i completed my mission and left. I was not that surprised with her behaviours though. I have seen so many mexicans in workplaces and always feel they are superior. Some will be smiling at you while talking shits about you in spanish. When doing pickups, some whites like to have conversation like "Hope it wasnt long drive, where you driving from". Immediately I say Chicago, they will look at me funny and start talking stuffs like " How you coping in Chicago with all those crazy shootings, i heard Chicago is very rough". I dont even tell them im from Chicago again. I simply say Everygreen Park or Oak lawn to avoid unnecessary conversation. A guy in Aurora even told me he has not stepped his foot in Chicago for 5 years. I was like wow!. A friend of mine got married and moved from Chicago to Elkhart IN and has been lamenting of boredom. I pitied him as well when i visited him. When you look outside the windows, You only see trees and bird singing and thats it. Less than 2 weeks, he is already having problems with his marriage. She been calling me like every 2hrs saying "my wife did this, my wife said that". I was like goodluck to you. Moving to marriage things, When you are dating an American, you really need to take your time, have a connection and talk things through. My friend(Mr A) is a devouted muslim and complaining his wife has no respect for his religion. All these, you guys would have sorted out. He is fasting right now and his wife will come back from work and expect a deep kiss and hugs but my friend will be like "hell no, i am fasting". Before u know it, they are fighting. She wants him to wash her back in the washrom but he wont. I only pray his marriage will survive. When i was dating my wife, She has a reservation about me thinking im after green card but along the line, we got along very well and so many factors contributed to me settling down with her(Got to skip some lines cos this a public forum). These people know(Americans) we Africans treat them so good. Stuffs their male folks don't do. Once they are into you, they won't let go. Before going into the marriage with her, i ready did my research well. She doesn't smoke, no tattoes, no curse words, everything is pure english, nice job and not living pay check to paycheck and most importantly, she doesn't have a high sex drive(that was the most important thing i discussed with her). I am just a big guy with small engine. I don't do every day sex. I made sure things were discussed so i dont have myself to blame on the long run but her major weakness is finance this, finance that. They are always broke. Ask for $50, answer will be "babe, i don't have it" but she will say there is a movie coming up tonight if you wanna watch, i already booked two tickets for us but i thought you said you are broke. So its very important to know who you are bonding yourself with. My Host's friend living in Ohio had his reservation when he heard i was getting married to a black lady. All these while, the guy be saying he has seen alot in this US and he prayed that we wont experienced such. Some are ; 1. His brother was shot dead in Atlanta by a black guy while coming from work. 2. His friends shipped some stuffs to him and helped them to ship to nigeria. It didn't take long before Police came knocking. After police cases and proving his innocence, a 5 year felony was put on his record. He had a decent job and he had to quit and started working somewhere else and was made to pay $40,000 back. His felony will be up next year. 3. He was living in China when his wife used K1 visa to bring him to the US. He has 2 kids and his wife has brainwashed his two kids that they report all his movement when they are out together. Wife will be like i know u got paid today, Don't tell me you got no money. I was riding in his car when he said something. He said and i quote " i will be 40 years in few years but yet i don't have kids that will bury me when i am gone. Don't get me wrong, my kids are good kids but i am sure you know what i mean". He knew if he dare divorce his wife, Child support payment will drain his finances. Look at the paystub below, how is someone going to make it in this life with this kind of paycheck when hes paying child support.. I see threads on homepage showing young guys getting married to old white ladies all in the name of greencard. People bash them left and right asking what happens to all these young beautiful white girls. Well, dating a hot girls comes with a huge responsibility. These kind of girls wont leave their country and start chasing you in Nigeria. Truth is Marriage is a union of Interest. If a white lady doesn't want to date a white man of her age (50 and above), if she is wanting a fresh, black strong dick, then be ready to handover a greencard too. Its mutual benefit. If i was in Nigeria, would I have done the same thing? No comment ![]() They say "they" have no morals marrying a old white lady cos of papers. I am not in their shoes so i wont pass judgement on them. Some fear the risk of having kids with young ladies and getting stuck up in form of child support. We are all hustlers but our hustling is different. I guess Franknetter came with immigrant Visa. So if i see him hugging old ladies, i will call him a gold digger but someone that has overstayed his Visa and looking for a way out, i will just keep my comments to myself. Beautiful ladies are out there but people are under intense pressure and tend to make wrong decisions. A person with F1 visa, gets done with school, get high paying job, filed H1B or person that migrated here with green card are all hustling on a nice level with some decency while a person with b1 visa, overstayed and looking to regularise his stay, working under the table getting peanuts will do whatever it takes to get that green card by all means necessary. My friend be always chasing slim hot girls while in Nigeria but he got here and said "Mehn all these young girls na wahala jare". Na fat and slim girls he dey chase up and down ![]() ![]() Lastly, People with conscience are not meant to be hustler in US. You will sure get your hands dirty ![]() Saw a Nigerian lady in downtown courthouse getting married and the husband was kissing her and the lady was feeling uncomfortable but the guy was glad getting married, i smiled and told her "Aunty, no need to be shy, we all understand the situation, abeg hug your green card lol" Reality will shock you as JJC when you come to US to hustle. If US and Nigeria happen to be on the same standard, i will choose Nigeria to live in. My Post is not means to justify people marrying old people for papers but just to let you know the reality about things. Shalom.. 61 Likes 12 Shares
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Olalekank(m): 8:20am On May 12, 2019 |
lionlee216: Thanks for the insights! Good one, all those their young girls dey fear me. Who saw the news of how a teenager made a man who helped her go to jail? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by odigbosky(m): 8:48am On May 12, 2019 |
lionlee216: Boss ooo I greet you all for keeping this thread alive. I am planning on relocating to the US next year by God grace but my bro there is telling me I would have to marry an American to get a green card. I don't have issues with that, I just want to know if you could suggest any thing I could learn here in 9ja bfr coming over that would help me get cash. Maybe like barbing or fixing of air conditions or any other thing so that I can start learning now in preparation. Boss I go also like but something from you from that side oooo. 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Olalekank(m): 8:51am On May 12, 2019 |
odigbosky:Learn how to write codes 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by odigbosky(m): 8:54am On May 12, 2019 |
Olalekank: Okay bross. How long will it take me to acquire that computer skill |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by lionlee216(m): 9:04am On May 12, 2019 |
odigbosky: Me no sabi teach people something ooo.. abeg!!. Go learn mechanic ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Olalekank(m): 9:09am On May 12, 2019 |
odigbosky:Depending on how much commitment you can put into it You never stop learning, but within 3-6 months of CONSISTENT learning, you should probably be able to land an entry level job Get started by visiting https://freecodecamp.com 6 Likes 4 Shares |
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