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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 10:59pm On Nov 17, 2019
Since you are new, Amazon Manchester is Recruiting through Adecco. £11.70 per hour night shift. £9.20 day shift. 10 hours per shift and 4 days a week. Packing, picking and stowing. Depending the one u want. U dont need any experience.
JanegirlN:


I appreciate your response.

Currently in Darlington. I have a degree in Geology. Been into customer service. Love it. My last job back home was a rep in an airline. I don't mind getting back into that career path.

Truth is I'm open minded as regards whichever I find myself in.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:16pm On Nov 17, 2019
Realgeo:
Since you are new, Amazon Manchester is Recruiting through Adecco. £11.70 per hour night shift. £9.20 day shift. 10 hours per shift and 4 days a week. Packing, picking and stowing. Depending the one u want. U dont need any experience.

I wonder if this would involve heavy lifting and then becomes too strenuous since its Amazon or if it's quite ok and doable
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by JanegirlN: 11:21pm On Nov 17, 2019
STENON:
lols...My sister, go for care job to familarise yourself with UK working environment. Either it's career alive or dead...the 9pounds per hour in carehome job with the quality training and other juicy offers is far better than unemployment in UK and even better than some minimum wage of 8.21 UK jobs, and if you are staying with your man after 2 months without been employed, hmmmmm. .. lipsrsealed undecided

Thank you!
Will think about it.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 11:24pm On Nov 17, 2019
It's better than care. Though it will be a little bit challenging in the Beginning but it's better than not doing anything. No lifting what so ever.
LagosismyHome:


I wonder if this would involve heavy lifting and then becomes too strenuous since its Amazon or if it's quite ok and doable

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by JanegirlN: 11:24pm On Nov 17, 2019
Realgeo:
Since you are new, Amazon Manchester is Recruiting through Adecco. £11.70 per hour night shift. £9.20 day shift. 10 hours per shift and 4 days a week. Packing, picking and stowing. Depending the one u want. U dont need any experience.

Thanks a bunch!
Really do appreciate the info.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sgtponzihater1(m): 11:31pm On Nov 17, 2019
JanegirlN:


Thank you!
Will think about it.

HCAs too are a way to go. You could switch into a nurse career thereafter if u like that path

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by deept(m): 3:24am On Nov 18, 2019
Realgeo:
It's better than care. Though it will be a little bit challenging in the Beginning but it's better than not doing anything. No lifting what so ever.

Amazon, no lifting ke!. What role in Amazon are you referring to?!! If it is in their warehouse expect to be on your feet throughout the shift picking and sorting parcels, different sizes info different bags on shelves and into cages.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 9:52am On Nov 18, 2019
deept:


Amazon, no lifting ke!. What role in Amazon are you referring to?!! If it is in their warehouse expect to be on your feet throughout the shift p[b]icking and sorting parcels,[/b] different sizes info different bags on shelves and into cages.

Amazon has far more than that, just try and get blue batch first then opportunities are there for all sorts of job types.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Realgeo(m): 11:30am On Nov 18, 2019
There are so many opportunities in Amazon at the moment. From team lead to shift managers , Internet technology, Engineering and so on. It depends on the level you entered. I recommended picking and packing cause she needs something to do that will be bringing income immediately rather than staying at home without nothing as she is still new in the country..again, when you have a blue badge in Amazon, after one year, They will pay for 95% of your tuition fee for a selected course ranging from health care to it, businesses management and human resources.
deept:


Amazon, no lifting ke!. What role in Amazon are you referring to?!! If it is in their warehouse expect to be on your feet throughout the shift picking and sorting parcels, different sizes info different bags on shelves and into cages.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 11:47am On Nov 18, 2019
Realgeo:
There are so many opportunities in Amazon at the moment. From team lead to shift managers , Internet technology, Engineering and so on. It depends on the level you entered. I recommended picking and packing cause she needs something to do that will be bringing income immediately rather than staying at home without nothing as she is still new in the country..again, when you have a blue badge in Amazon, [b]after one year, They will pay for 95% of your tuition fee [/b]for a selected course ranging from health care to it, businesses management and human resources.

Which is about £2,000 and you probably going to work part time if the course is full time course. A friend is doing that now.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by deept(m): 1:57pm On Nov 18, 2019
Realgeo:
There are so many opportunities in Amazon at the moment. From team lead to shift managers , Internet technology, Engineering and so on. It depends on the level you entered. I recommended picking and packing cause she needs something to do that will be bringing income immediately rather than staying at home without nothing as she is still new in the country..again, when you have a blue badge in Amazon, after one year, They will pay for 95% of your tuition fee for a selected course ranging from health care to it, businesses management and human resources.

I know, I literarily just quit as blue badge from Amazon early this month. For the picking and packing role you recommended, there will be lifting.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 4:15pm On Nov 18, 2019
hello please friends does anyone know how i can go about doing a police check?? at least the easiest way i can get this done

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 5:33pm On Nov 18, 2019
Irenenwaka:
hello please friends does anyone know how i can go about doing a police check?? at least the easiest way i can get this done

I paid for a Police ACRO certificate when I applied for Thailand visa earlier this year.
https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

It shows you a summary of convictions and reprimands or warnings or impending prosecutions for yourself.
I think it took about 2 weeks from making the payment to getting the documents by post.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 6:03pm On Nov 18, 2019
spacyzuma:


I paid for a Police ACRO certificate when I applied for Thailand visa earlier this year.
https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

It shows you a summary of convictions and reprimands or warnings or impending prosecutions for yourself.
I think it took about 2 weeks from making the payment to getting the documents by post.

tjhank you soo much i will look into this..please i am still open to different opinion from other users
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 6:07pm On Nov 18, 2019
spacyzuma:


I paid for a Police ACRO certificate when I applied for Thailand visa earlier this year.
https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

It shows you a summary of convictions and reprimands or warnings or impending prosecutions for yourself.
I think it took about 2 weeks from making the payment to getting the documents by post.

i have looked atthis site, but i actually meant doing a police check from nigeria as i hv only moved to the uk last year

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by STENON(f): 6:16pm On Nov 18, 2019
Irenenwaka:


tjhank you soo much i will look into this..please i am still open to different opinion from other users
try and browse for police crb

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 7:12pm On Nov 18, 2019
Irenenwaka:


i have looked atthis site, but i actually meant doing a police check from nigeria as i hv only moved to the uk last year

Two methods:
Method 1:
1. Go to Nigeria High Commision in London. Pay some stupidly crazy money. Get a ‘letter of Introduction’ to Scotland Yard.
2. Book a biometric test appointment with Scotland Yard (my previous experience, they gave me a 2.5 month appointment).
3. Attend your appointment. Biometrics are taken by Scotland Yard, who now give you to take to Nigeria police at Alagbon, Ikoyi
4. Bla Bla Bla....


Method 2:
Oyinbo fit dey follow this thread.
I no fit shout.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 7:46pm On Nov 18, 2019
RalphJean:


Two methods:
Method 1:
1. Go to Nigeria High Commision in London. Pay some stupidly crazy money. Get a ‘letter of Introduction’ to Scotland Yard.
2. Book a biometric test appointment with Scotland Yard (my previous experience, they gave me a 2.5 month appointment).
3. Attend your appointment. Biometrics are taken by Scotland Yard, who now give you to take to Nigeria police at Alagbon, Ikoyi
4. Bla Bla Bla....


Method 2:
Oyinbo fit dey follow this thread.
I no fit shout.

please whats option 2
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 8:02pm On Nov 18, 2019
Irenenwaka:


please whats option 2


Option 2?
I talk say oyinbo fit dey peruse this thread. So.. that option 2 no be for my mouth U go hear am. Na for your head u go code am.
As I talk am before, I no fit shout.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:45pm On Nov 18, 2019
RalphJean:



Option 2?
I talk say oyinbo fit dey peruse this thread. So.. that option 2 no be for my mouth U go hear am. Na for your head u go code am.
As I talk am before, I no fit shout.


Nah ur head, we go take break coconut............. grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by love2born(f): 1:52pm On Nov 19, 2019
Hello everyone.. please can anyone recommend a bank in UK with the highest interest rate..I dont mind a fixed term..thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Kolping: 2:49pm On Nov 19, 2019
Save with Marcus by Goldman Sachs
https://www.marcus.co.uk/uk/en
Put the interest back into your savings with our Online Savings Account. Start saving with £1.
With a variable rate of 1.45% AER*, which includes a bonus rate of 0.10% gross† for the first 12 months.

*AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.
†Gross is the interest rate payable before tax is deducted.
Marcus by Goldman Sachs® is a registered trademark and trading name of Goldman Sachs International Bank.

love2born:
Hello everyone.. please can anyone recommend a bank in UK with the highest interest rate..I dont mind a fixed term..thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Olalekank(m): 3:03pm On Nov 19, 2019
Kolping:
Save with Marcus by Goldman Sachs
https://www.marcus.co.uk/uk/en
Put the interest back into your savings with our Online Savings Account. Start saving with £1.
With a variable rate of 1.45% AER*, which includes a bonus rate of 0.10% gross† for the first 12 months.

*AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.
†Gross is the interest rate payable before tax is deducted.
Marcus by Goldman Sachs® is a registered trademark and trading name of Goldman Sachs International Bank.

Nice
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Teepp10: 3:55pm On Nov 19, 2019
fatima04:


It's so sad to read, considering how early this is in your marital and UK life. I think the basic issues here is due to lack of communication and unrealistic expectations from both parties.

The reason why some are seemingly taking your wife sides is because some of the reasons (perfume and garbage throwing) stated by yourself compounded things and made it seem like you are the inconsiderate party.

You have to both sit down and talk about your finances right now before a child comes in because

A. She wont be earning so much during maternity leave
B. Babies or kids are expensive
C. If you go through divorce your Bill's is going to be double because of child support and her maintenance.

Have you sat down and talked seriously with her? You need to sit down together (shock her and
plan a romantic trip sef ��) ask her what she really wants in the marriage and go from there. All this can easily be resolved from series of discussions and agreement.

Clearly, you were comfortable paying Bill's back in Nigeria and this shouldn't really change since you are the Man of the house. However, we all know that is not easy in this part of the world.
I can attribute her changes to hormones because we all experience it differently.

Just accommodate her till the baby is born and be prepared for huge changes because more chores is coming your way. Try your best to create and provide a peaceful home for your child. You owe HIM/HER that much

Involving the family should also be an option before separation or divorce. Like Ralph said this marriage was contracted in Nigeria in love so discover the love again.

Wishing you all the best.

Hmmmm... This thing called marriage. The one with a head has no cap, the one who's got a cap has no head, the one who's got a head & a cap,has no party to attend... All is well

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mellady(f): 4:14pm On Nov 19, 2019
Teepp10:


Hmmmm... This thing called marriage. The one with a head has no cap, the one who's got a cap has no head, the one who's got a head & a cap,has no party to attend... All is well
wetin this one dey talk, this one na riddle abi proverb, lmao grin grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:04am On Nov 20, 2019
love2born:
Hello everyone.. please can anyone recommend a bank in UK with the highest interest rate..I dont mind a fixed term..thanks

In this present economical climate, savers are not doing well (considering APR rates)........

Not unless you get beta ££££££££££, loads of ££££££.... Then, that's another matter....... grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by ednut1(m): 5:41am On Nov 20, 2019
sgtponzihater1:


Thanks alot.
this your plight looks like what will happen to me if i dont do the needful. Make i no come dey lament like u. Seems na to go for foreign gal last last

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sgtponzihater1(m): 8:34am On Nov 20, 2019
ednut1:
this your plight looks like what will happen to me if i dont do the needful. Been trying to groom my babe on how life will be in canada using my 3 years stay in the uk as example. But i am being accused of being interested in her own money. I am to sell all my assets and also bring my savings over there. While you stash yours in nigeria (men don suffer o) D two ladies i dated in the uk never for once taxed me and all our outing and travelling bills were split. Not that asked but they did as normal. Its sickening. Make i no come dey lament like u. Seems na to go for foreign gal last last


Wise up. When you see the signs then don't fall for it

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by claremont(m): 2:21pm On Nov 20, 2019
love2born:
Hello everyone.. please can anyone recommend a bank in UK with the highest interest rate..I dont mind a fixed term..thanks

Hgh interest rate and UK banks do not exist in the same sentence. grin

If you have a lump sum and want to invest for a few years, it's best to invest in shares for dividend and capital growth. There are a few shares with an annual yield of 6% at the moment and possible capital growth of 50%-60% within the next 3-4 years. I'm currently fully invested in Petrofac (PFC) and it's currently at the cheapest entry price at the moment. I get dividend twice yearly and I fully expect capital growth of at least 50% within the next 3 years.

Caveat Emptor though, the reason it's cheap now is because they are currently under investigation by the SFO for soliciting for oil contracts via bribery. The investigation will soon be concluded and they will be fined heavily, about a billion pounds fine. The share price will then shoot up as business confidence rises.

However, there are many other good shares that you can put in minimum of £20,000 and get a good 6% annual dividend yield cash money for doing nothing. Do some research on it.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 3:49pm On Nov 20, 2019
claremont:

Caveat Emptor though, the reason it's cheap now is because they are currently under investigation by the SFO for soliciting for oil contracts via bribery. The investigation will soon be concluded and they will be fined heavily, about a billion pounds fine. The share price will then shoot up as business confidence rises.

Thank you for this. Aside Petrofac, please can you mention any other one? For Petrofac, I believe the price will crash if found guilty by SFO before it appreciates. I have been waiting for the investigation to be completed. People lost money when the news broke and the price hasn't recovered since.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by claremont(m): 4:30pm On Nov 20, 2019
dustydee:

Thank you for this. Aside Petrofac, please can you mention any other one? For Petrofac, I believe the price will crash if found guilty by SFO before it appreciates. I have been waiting for the investigation to be completed. People lost money when the news broke and the price hasn't recovered since.

The SFO fine has already been factored into the present share price. This is a company that was trading at circa 1000p before the SFO, it's now at circa 400p whilst maintaining a healthy biannual dividend.

There are other funds that I used to be invested in, but no longer in them now. There was one that paid a fixed £100/month for a £20,000 investment. However, no capital growth though. What you get paid monthly is all you will ever expect to get regardless of how long you leave money with them. £100 for £20,000, £200 for £40,000 etc.

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