Facts 100% Nigeria is heading towards the Abyss, The smart ones will take making plans to leave.

9jageekz:
Wow,


I had to read this thread for good three days to get to this page. I must say I'm ready fired up. seeing your success has whet my desire to travel out, although I'm in the medical line.

A quick question, what's the employment prospects for a Physiotherapist in the states? I have a physiotherapy degree (in view). I also have a HND in Pharmaceutical Technology (Distinction) considering my age(26) I intend to work in Nigeria for few years -just for the experience though!

Then proceed with practicing abroad. Although it is likely to change because this country Nigeria is heading towards the abyss and I just want to leave the for the sake of my sanity.

I'll love your honest response.

NB. I don't have any relatives outside nor do I know anyone in the USA.

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MackyNaija:
Work from home don finish my life! This is equal to getting paid for doing "Nothing".
I am thinking of how to start playing video games from my work desk, dust don gather for my ps4 after 6months.


Omo, yankee sweet abeg. The thought of the better life should be enough to get people fired up! and get them Moving!


Six months ago, I had 5 problems, solving only one would have been a Huge achievement -
Get Certified
Leave California
get a New Job
with Higher Job Title
make More Money

I achieved 5 outta 6 - Certified by the world recognized body for quality, got a new job as a Senior Engr with a 12% salary increase, then added and solved problem number 6!
because once problems finish, you need to create a new one and solve it! That how I inherited sweet problem number 6.

you don marry 2nd wife?

Axmondthuglife:

you don marry 2nd wife?

As your name suggests, True True you be agbero!!! Abeg, 1 wife wey I get don do me.

Them say Lizard for Nigeria no go fit become Crocodile for America...
Partially false - if you use your head and pattern yourself well, you go gradually grow into wetin resemble crocodile.

Introducing....

Deltayankeeboi:


What is your advice for present undergraduates now oga Macky.

How would immigration projections be like in 4 to 5 years time.

If I could predict the future, I'd seek out the companies that would produce the winning covik-1-9 vaccine, borrow money and buy their stocks

It will keep getting harder just like it did after Sept 11th, Abdulmut4llab (underwear b0mber), collapse of the naira against the dollar from 155 and the Trump presidency...

Anything can further tighten the noose.



@9jageekz, I do not know much about the medical field. You'll need to stick to answers from go0gl3 or find people on LinkdIn in that field.

MackyNaija:

As your name suggests, True True you be agbero!!! Abeg, 1 wife wey I get don do me.

Them say Lizard for Nigeria no go fit become Crocodile for America...
Partially false - if you use your head and pattern yourself well, you go gradually grow into wetin resemble crocodile.

Introducing....

Mehn.. see ride!! Is this a Toyota?

MackyNaija:

If I could predict the future, I'd seek out the companies that would produce the winning covik-1-9 vaccine, borrow money and buy their stocks

It will keep getting harder just like it did after Sept 11th, Abdulmut4llab (underwear b0mber), collapse of the naira against the dollar from 155 and the Trump presidency...

Anything can further tighten the noose.



@9jageekz, I do not know much about the medical field. You'll need to stick to answers from go0gl3 or find people on LinkdIn in that field.

@MackyNaija, thanks for the response. I'll check out other sources for more information. I'm still keeping up with the search. stay safe...

Richdee1:


Mehn.. see ride!! Is this a Toyota?

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE - problem No 6.

MackyNaija:

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE problem No 6.

Mehn this is a fucking cool ride!! Bless up bro!!

MackyNaija:

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE - problem No 6.

Just 3 years after leaving Naija see elevation. If you still dey 9ja you for done maybe buy 2008 Camry dey celebrate.. this one na 10 years increase

WOW! A colleague of mine recently suggested I buy a Toyota model - 2018 Toyota Camry SE. I wanted to buy the 2020 Hyundai Elantra SEL for cost and fuel effectiveness.

To add to one of your points above, buying a car in the United States is like buying toothpaste. Life is made easy for the middle class in comparison to almost any country on earth.

Nice Car @MackyNaija

MackyNaija:

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE - problem No 6.

You are right!. I have spent over two years in the United States and the progress I have made in those two years; I would not have been able to achieve that level of progress in ten years in Nigeria. Please, Believe what I just said.

If you know what you are doing like @MackyNaija, you will be very successful in the USA. The United States is like gasoline added to your little fire. I hope you get what I mean.

Paccus:

Just 3 years after leaving Naija see elevation. If you still dey 9ja you for done maybe buy 2008 Camry dey celebrate.. this one na 10 years increase

That's why they call it the land of opportunity. Anybody can make it here. It's all about setting goals, putting the effort, and working hard.

Tunmise100:
You are right!. I have spent over two years in the United States and the progress I have made in those two years; I would not have been able to achieve that level of progress in ten years in Nigeria. Please, Believe what I just said.

If you know what you are doing like @MackyNaija, you will be very successful in the USA. The United States is like gasoline added to your little fire. I hope you get what I mean.

MackyNaija:

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE - problem No 6.

If You even know how gingered some of us are by seeing all you have achieved in a such a short time. wishing you Greater heights in your future endeavors! Na house e remain oh
i need your advice on something?
Someone is having a difficulty in choosing between computer science and Data science
Sire,which is better?

Richdee1:

Mehn this is a fucking cool ride!! Bless up bro!!

Thanks!

Just 3 years after leaving Naija see elevation. If you still dey 9ja you for done maybe buy 2008 Camry dey celebrate.. this one na 10 years increase

You are right!. I have spent over two years in the United States and the progress I have made in those two years; I would not have been able to achieve that level of progress in ten years in Nigeria. Please, Believe what I just said.

If you know what you are doing like @MackyNaija, you will be very successful in the USA. The United States is like gasoline added to your little fire. I hope you get what I mean.

That's why they call it the land of opportunity. Anybody can make it here. It's all about setting goals, putting the effort, and working hard.

What you have all said is true. The progress feels all normal to me; put in the effort and you'd see the results almost immediately.

My Nigerian experiences were sad, I was a trainee for 6years!!! In real life, after my 2nd year, I was a 'second man', by the 3rd year I was heading projects (Lead Engineer at job sites) and making my company $10,000 per Day! Do the calculations for a 45-day project.
Them hold me for work for all those years - when we asked for promotion, management would say "Keep Pushing".
Leaving to another company was almost not an option cos there were no jobs in the country.

Futuragetty:
If You even know how gingered some of us are by seeing all you have achieved in a such a short time. wishing you Greater heights in your future endeavors! Na house e remain oh
i need your advice on something?
Someone is having a difficulty in choosing between computer science and Data science
Sire,which is better?

Thanks Sir. House sef no be big issue - for a 'modest' $250k house in Texas, a partial downpayment of 10% can be easily saved from scratch in 24months...
To say I end up for Texas during this job search, the Camry money for go for downpayment.


Stick to computer science, the options are very numerous and it includes Data Science.
More options are Analytics, SWE, AI, ML, VR, Developer (SQL, Web, Frontend, Backend, Fullstack, all forms) and numerous other iterations.

I hope I have been able to convince and not confuse you that the bigger umbrella of CSci is better.

The two years you spend in the program is an investment that begins to bear fruits immediately. From my last interaction with friends, OPT and H1B still sells.

Tunmise100:
WOW! A colleague of mine recently suggested I buy a Toyota model - 2018 Toyota Camry SE. I wanted to buy the 2020 Hyundai Elantra SEL for cost and fuel effectiveness.

Nice Car

Try to avoid the LE, it also has a different front grille. I'd have preferred the XSE for it's 6 cylinders.
Overall I like it, the handling is superb! Negotiating bends at 80mph is sweet!!!

Lane assist + collision warning/auto braking very useful..

If your MoneyIsLong, subscribe to Toyota cOnnect services = remote start your baby this winter so it warms the car fluids and heats the car interior with your last AC settings.

Was supposed to do a road trip this weekend to see it's full abilities on a freeway, rising covid cases cast everything.

Thanks, boss. This information is helpful

MackyNaija:

Try to avoid the LE, it also has a different front grille. I'd have preferred the XSE for it's 6 cylinders.
Overall I like it, the handling is superb! Negotiating bends at 80mph is sweet!!!

Lane assist + collision warning/auto braking very useful..

If your MoneyIsLong, subscribe to Toyota cOnnect services = remote start your baby this winter so it warms the car fluids and heats the car interior with your last AC settings.

Was supposed to do a road trip this weekend to see it's full abilities on a freeway, rising covid cases cast everything.

MackyNaija:

Yes, tried buying an Avalon, e hard me to find dark interiors so I switched to a Camry...

The 2012 model year and it's facelift in 2015 are ugly to me so I moved a step higher.
Motor for America no be big man, if you work hard, you go ball hard.


I believe in continuous improvement... Below is my newest addition, the 2018 Camry SE - problem No 6.

Baba if I get This one ehn.. Na baby I go dey call am too o

Still following
Old Ashewo

MackyNaija:

Try to avoid the LE, it also has a different front grille. I'd have preferred the XSE for it's 6 cylinders.
Overall I like it, the handling is superb! Negotiating bends at 80mph is sweet!!!

Lane assist + collision warning/auto braking very useful..

If your MoneyIsLong, subscribe to Toyota cOnnect services = remote start your baby this winter so it warms the car fluids and heats the car interior with your last AC settings.

Was supposed to do a road trip this weekend to see it's full abilities on a freeway, rising covid cases cast everything.

Thank u sir for all the inspiration ur story has put in our hearts to strive for greatness. Does a graduate of sociology have a place in our society or specifically American society?

By the grace of God, I shall leave this country...

By the grace of God, By the grace of God...

By the grace of God, I shall leave this country, By the grace of God I shall leave

>>If this country tire you pass me, Sing along

SaintHilary:
By the grace of God, I shall leave this country...

By the grace of God, By the grace of God...

By the grace of God, I shall leave this country, By the grace of God I shall leave

>>If this country tire you pass me, Sing along

Lol. Hillary ma guy

Good afternoon all, Nigeria don tire me and I intend to migrate to the States. What is/are the processes abeg? I NEED HELP AS I HAVE SEARCHED TO NO AVAIL.

I have a masters degree in English and undergoing my PhD. CUrrently, a lecturer in a private University but life here is hard due to the harsh allround

coolangel54:
Good afternoon all, Nigeria don tire me and I intend to migrate to the States. What is/are the processes abeg? I NEED HELP AS I HAVE SEARCHED TO NO AVAIL.

I have a masters degree in English and undergoing my PhD. CUrrently, a lecturer in a private University but life here is hard due to the harsh allround

your masters is an advantage, you can try Canada express entry

Nice post. Keep adding more such useful Travel Guide.

Written IELTS thrice sir/ma . I hope to write again next year and may the heavens smile on me this time around is all I pray for

hammed71:
your masters is an advantage, you can try Canada express entry

Nice reading.
How I wish I can write like this.

Maybe someday, I will write about my own story from Lagos to Arkansas

jaygogna:

Thank u sir for all the inspiration ur story has put in our hearts to strive for greatness. Does a graduate of sociology have a place in our society or specifically American society?

The problem with what we call 'Commercial & Arts courses in Nigeria' when you come to pursue those fields in the US is that you'll be competing with Citizens in fields with less opportunities.
0PT and H1B will be difficult to get here.

Google "underwater basket weaving" or "left handed puppetry" so you understand how Americans view some courses.

What my friend did using sociology as an example - he got admitted for Msc in a field similar to sociology, started the program then switched to industrial management/technology... The aim was to get closer to the sciences.
He currently works in the Safety field. His OPT worked for him.

Get a little knowledge/experience from Nigeria in any field you wanna practice in the US, it will aid your cause.

Muleriders:
Nice reading.
How I wish I can write like this.

Maybe someday, I will write about my own story from Lagos to Arkansas

Create the plan on paper and work towards it and you'll be surprised at how far you'd go.

To everyone wishing to embark or just recently embarked on this journey, you might face many difficulties but you'll with definitely pull thru with Perseverance.
Carry for mind say - Las Las, you go deh alright.

Me with a fulltime job even write GRE twice added to Toefl to improve my odds.
Anybody wey tell you say e easy deh lie BUT the hustle must pay you.

Remember, it is a journey, not a sprint. Believe in your dreams and Keep Pushing!

MackyNaija:

Create the plan on paper and work towards it and you'll be surprised at how far you'd go.

To everyone wishing to embark or just recently embarked on this journey, you might face many difficulties but you'll with definitely pull thru with Perseverance.
Carry for mind say - Las Las, you go deh alright.

Me with a fulltime job even write GRE twice added to Toefl to improve my odds.
Anybody wey tell you say e easy deh lie BUT the hustle must pay you.

Remember, it is a journey, not a sprint. Believe in your dreams and Keep Pushing!

which is most preferred; GRE or TOEFL? for schooling in the US.

9jageekz:

which is most preferred; GRE or TOEFL? for schooling in the US.

It isn't about the preference...

Toefl shows proficiency in English Language. Without Toefl, Some schools will insists you take English courses on resumption and this could cost thousands of dollars and elongate the Masters.
Toefl is cheaper and takes less time to complete.

Some schools might accept a high GRE Verbal score.
I didn't need ANY stories so I wrote the exam so as to satisfy English proficiency requirements of almost ALL schools in USA.


For GRE, the schools need a sort of system to rate aptitude of all applicants on same scale. That's where the Writing, Quantitative and Verbal scores come in.

There is a USA student visa thread, that's where I got a bulk of the info I needed in 2016.
It's currently in part 15, I was a member of part 10&11 I think.

There's also a GRE thread.

Both are filled with all you need to know, available at no cost to you.