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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 8:18pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
icon8: Do you know how many people from UK went to Shiloh? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 8:25pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
Odedenshi1: Send some letters to yourself to see if you get it or not. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 8:26pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
justwise: Mogbe!! So even signed service is not enough deterrent! Tufia! Shame won’t even allow me say all the money I’ve lost with them. These days I’m super careful sending anything with Royal Mail. Their own staff told me they have very high turnover. People come, work for 3 months, steal and go. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by TheGuyFromHR: 9:11pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
Braket: Good to know. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 9:24pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
wonlasewonimi: Even in the middle of this pandemic? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by donbuscka: 9:33pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
Olalekank: You are funny i swear. You say N1m is less than £2k, i agree. But my question, WHAT CAN £2K DO FOR YOU IN THE UK? £2k cannot even pay for 1 year rent in the UK for 2 bedroom flat but you can get a very comfortable house in Lagos for N700k or even a duplex for N1.5m a year. Water bill per month is £50 upward (if u manage water), let me stop here. If you earn £300 per week with you family in the UK, you cant save shingbai, nothing. But this £300 is about N180k in Nigeria. You can live and save even with ur family with N180k. How free are you as a Nigerian to have business in the UK? Everyone is working (except the ones that ate citizens of UK and have good money). But in Nigeria, ifbyou have N500k, you can start up smth and if u manage it well in 1 year you can have N1m or more. My conclusion is that you can make it big anywhere. Lets stop this idea that UK or oversea is equal to automatic making money. NOTE: I live in the UK with my family and i have a business in Nigeria managed by my employees. I drink from both waters and i can tell you, if you have good money in Naija, coming to abroad should be for relaxation, and may be send ur kids to study here too. No doubt also you can live safer life in the UK than Nigeria, but People die everywhere in the world. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 9:34pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
icon8: Not only that, I heard people traveling to naija were paying egunje to get the covid19 test results. So, it's a no brainer for the upsurge. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 10:16pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
wonlasewonimi: We carry religion on our head yet our action is totally different ....I cant get my head around it Even armed robber will pray before an operation.. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 10:18pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
icon8: E be like say you don forget as your people be before lols |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 10:50pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
Braket: Ok thanks, i guess one has to go through that route |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 11:02pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
Mamatukwas: Absolutely not and its hard to believe that Royal Mail can not account for an item sent through their post office and picked up by their own post men/women 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 11:14pm On Dec 21, 2020 |
LagosismyHome: Na siddon look remain o my sister 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:28am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Poch: I swear you no kill person o! I even greet the security guards sef as I’m passing; if the alarm goes off I ask them whether to bring my things out to show them. Life no dey hard, true. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:34am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Poch: Awww thanks Poch. You start to live peacefully when you stop believing the devil exists just to kill you. It’s the same with racism. We are already doing better than them- haters will always hate; so allow them to hate and bask in it! E.g., look at what LagosIMH said about being on holiday and being the only black- you’ll now leave the holiday you were meant to enjoy, to focus on who is staring? People get time sha! 5 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:43am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Mimzyy: You can imagine. Instead of her to pay attention to the singing, she’s focusing on what? And if they were racist, so what? Igbos cant even live peacefully in northern Nigeria, is anyone discussing that, abi Igbos are less human? It’s absolutely normal for people to resist a different culture in their environment. The first time I saw a Mai Suya in the east, men, I stared. Like I spoke hausa to him to be sure. It was shocking. But you come another person land, come dey force them make them like you, picking on all they do.. sorry they aren’t rolling the carpets out— even some of the yorubas supported the Oba when he told the Igbos to leave— but I even understood because it’s human behaviour to hate what they don’t understand. It’s not tolerance of racism; it’s just you not caring! 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:44am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Mimzyy: These are the kind of friends I’m looking for You’re not serious noni 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:48am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Divine88: Actually people have been stealing parcels (not letters sha) of recent. So the OP may not be wrong. What I expect though, is for the OP to have changed their address to their Uni or work place, as it wouldn’t get stolen at these places. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 12:52am On Dec 22, 2020 |
justwise: Sometimes you annoy me, but for this, I BOW. Fight for your money biko! If you are the one owing them, they won’t let your credit file rest. Draaaaaag them wella! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wallg123: 1:54am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Would things ever get back to normal ?... I’m really feeling sad..... can’t even hug my daughter properly or kiss her goodnight as usual or even allow her give her baby brother kisses and cuddles, just because she came into contact with a child that’s tested positive for COVID-19 in her nursery school ..... I feel like I’m about having a mental breakdown but can’t allow my wife see me like this .... If to say I dey smoke I for done go find better Egbo smoke 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:58am On Dec 22, 2020 |
wallg123: Awww, don’t be Sad bro. Just speak peace and wellness over your family. The quarantine time will be over before you know it. Find a way to turn it into a game or something fun so she doesn’t get scared. Nothing will happen to you and yours in Jesus Name, Amen. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 2:05am On Dec 22, 2020 |
wallg123: Come here *offers hugs* 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 2:07am On Dec 22, 2020 |
wallg123: Don't be sad she will be fine. The 14 days will soon be over. One of my floor mates had the virus last month but she is okay. I had to do another 14days because we are on the same floor and I stayed closed to her before her result was out. Don't worry you and your family will get over it. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:21am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Aprokodaughter: So Aprokodaughter, got an emotional side............. They say wonders shall never end............. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 2:23am On Dec 22, 2020 |
badboitarzy: Sweetheart, Successful people aren’t people that find the easy way out, they are people that create castles on stormy waters. This perception you have of “white people” is not my problem, my problem is the importance you give to them. They looked at you and you ran away. Are they that important that their stare is what determines where you live or not? I have a distant friend that was the only black staff in a company, when the company wanted to go public, they wanted to show off black seniors and promoted my friend. The salary was mad, the position was great. After 1 year, my friend moved to another company, using the new salary and position as leverage. You don’t get opportunities like that in multicultural places because everyone may be better than you (especially in technology) Congrats on your grad scheme. With grad schemes you get posted round departments. Let’s assume one of the departments is located in a pure white place like Wales or NI, will you turn it down because of racism? Please let’s do better. All that matters is you. No one else. Your mental health can’t be affected if you don’t notice. If they try to be racist to you and you appear unhurt, na them go dey vex. However, if they are outright... lol them no born them well, because you can pull a whole company down, so they won’t ever be outright. They fear you. No fear them. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Chreze(m): 7:14am On Dec 22, 2020 |
wallg123: I cleared my messages repeatedly cos I just didn’t know what to write to you. It’s scary and sad. I tried to picture what you guys are going thru as a family right now but it’s too painful to complete. I will just wait for you to write that she’s fine and well. That’s the only thing. God protect you and family. Stay strong bro. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 7:52am On Dec 22, 2020 |
wallg123: A friend contacted it from his 3months old daughter, the little baby got it from her grandma but my friend's wife tested negative twice even as she is with the baby 24/7. My friend is back to work now and the daughter has fully recovered. There are many families in your situation and they pull-through within that 14days period. You and your family will be fine, just know that is a temporary discomfort 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Poch: 8:15am On Dec 22, 2020 |
I've screamed this severally even while in naija... People keep saying I am a racism apologist. Thank God say no be only me. In naija alone, we have zonal, regional, tribal, political and religious 'racism' going on daily...even with tougher levels of hate, intolerance, killings and anarchism...but no one talks about it. But for here, if person stare at you, we'd want to report the person to the Int'l criminal court of justice...for being racist. Make i leave am here abeg, so I don't offend my elders sitting on this table... Aphrodite007: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Poch: 8:22am On Dec 22, 2020 |
I thought it's been reduced to 10 days... Hopefully this entire phase passes over quick. Its really tiring... Aprokodaughter: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Poch: 8:25am On Dec 22, 2020 |
I'll keep quoting you...even for no reason... Let it sink people! Aphrodite007: 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Olalekank(m): 8:28am On Dec 22, 2020 |
donbuscka:I see how you comfortably left the other points and focused on the £2k that I mentioned. It wouldn't be nice for us to go back and forth as we are past that. If Nigeria is as "good" as you portrayed and you claim to have a business here, why not move over with your family and join us here in Nigeria? 8 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wallg123: 8:29am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Good morning everyone of my NL family. ...I really appreciate you kind words and well wishes and I also hope for the best ...... Thank you 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Poch: 9:48am On Dec 22, 2020 |
Sorry to intrude, but this argument is a no-brainer and uncalled for. This is one of those rare situations where you are both right! It is tougher to earn and save in the UK for low income earners...whose equivalent would thrive extremely well in Nigeria...no doubt. However, there are socio-economic and security perks that could also influence a choice of abode. It finally boils down to individual situations and choices...and will be very wrong to try impose your personal situations/experiences as a standard that must be seen as right/true and followed. Truly, you are both right... but should also try be discerning and empathize regarding other people's opinions. There is no standard to this thing! My 2 cents. Olalekank: 3 Likes |
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