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JaskanFactor:
As fellow software engineer who works in Europe. All i can tell you is that if you got good career path in Nigeria better hold on to it.

People very seriously underestimate how rampant racism in UK can destroy not just your career but your life.

I have been to jobs as freelance robotics developer, where i did not just have to deal with racism of fellow engineers, but security guards.
So that in Europe in many cases when you go to work, it also has the risk of incident that could lead to police involvement everyday you go to work. The sort of risk you would expect from going to rowdy night club, and not place of work.

If you have something good in Nigeria, dont leave it for career in country of those who treat your people like enemy who deserve no right to life.

I haven't worked for them in over a decade , and it was a very disturbing very ugly 20 years i worked for them in over 20 companies as i realised very early in my career that permanent job offered me no real career prospects, so became freelance after 3 years out of uni.


If on the other hand you see yourself as a professional ass kisser , ready to bend over backwards for sub human level of shit behind closed doors, they will like you a lot.

If you have some morals and principles , they will ruin your career and ask you to pay for it by coming to your house to ask for taxes ,even though they block your path to real career.

Better to make your money in Nigeria and visit Europe when you feel like it ,
Ask yourself why rich Nigerians still live in Nigeria, and you can work from home for European companies now.

If you planning to go live amongst people, its good idea to know what they say about your people

https://www.bitchute.com/
That's one example of a very racist website where Europeans go talk all kinds crap about black people.
Those will be your work colleagues if you want to work in Europe.

The more high-tech the more advanced the level of intellect required in the field the more racist the place is, do you get it now.

And the only reason there aren't massive bill boards warning japa people about the dangers of racism is cause they the Europeans run Nigeria all the way down to NTA and the price of bread.

Been in Europe over forty years and i still get blood pressure every time i go grocery shopping , never mind an office. I do most of my shopping online as result of racism.

If you got good career [prospects in Nigeria, dont leave it to go work for those who are encouraging each other in their view that people who look like you dont deserve a right to life.

You are living in the Europe of Hell - which I don't know. Your world must be crazy

Calitoscassius:
Whatever this family sold to "yapa" to the UK they will never ever never ever get or buy back in the next 30 years they will live in the UK. Is it not this same UK i was born and bred? Yea right! My father was bus driver for 35 years, worked very hard many hours, luckily for him he managed to pay off his East London 2 bedroom house. He bought in 1978 for £68000, the house was worth £460000 when he sold it. That is the only thing he got outta the UK, apart from me and my sister. He has since sold his house and returned back to Alaigbo with his wife. Said he didn't want to die in the freezing UK weather..

So because your Father was a bus Driver and chose that career, does that mean that is the way things will work out for everyone? He chose the career he wanted, if he had a different career, he probably would have been able to take much more from the UK back to Nigeria. Don't look at everyone from the same lens mate.

Are pipes likely to collapse in a storm or strong wind?

If that be the case, it would be disaster.

mufutau55:


Are you sure? For 180k? Materials and Labor?
How tall from the surface and what kind of iron is being used? A good one should cost more than that.

Hajji M.

Materials are 3 " pipes
2 4/2 Pipes
1 1/2 Pipes
3/4 Pipes
Electrode Int

I thought 180K is too much. The Height will just be about the same as top of a Duplex building.

How much did you installed yours? I am tempted to create a space for it in the roof. But I know the drawbacks of this option.

Has anyone done a scaffolding for water tanks for a duplex or two storeys recently? if yes, how much did it cost you?

I am getting a quote of N180000 to do everything to make it stand

Prechy08:
Nice one op, just when i hear people even OAP's says "THE REASON WHY " e.g the reason why he did that, or the reason why the government did....... Its either the reason or why, this two word mean same thing and cant go together in a sentence.

I am afraid you are wrong. Reason why is correct. Although in most cases if not all, "why" is redundant after "reason". However, if used together, it is still correct.

e.g.
That is why I bought five cans
That is the reason I bought five cans
That is the reason why I bought five cans.

All the above are correct. So you might ask, why is it necessary to include the redundant "why". Sometimes it helps in speech to improve the flow of speaking/writing

multikolour:

I can bet you are not a first class or second class upper graduate, but your will come here and claim " I too know attitude"

Regardless, he gave a good advice. Not sure what you've got to offer

nysot:

Thanks for your comment,the land is sold that's the reason I didn't update the thread again.
Besides there is no such land as #5m in Destiny Homes.
Have a nice day

Thanks, so what is the selling price of a plot land in Destiny Homes?

mrpally:
Hmmmm, I had to move in like that because it took me two years to raise the money. I am now staying in an uncompleted building with my family. I pity those still defending him. I would appreciate if any client or those defending him to come forward and tell the house a single project he has completed.

As per his service being cheap, it's not cheap at all. His quotation for carcass is within the range of others. It's only the finishing that differs and we agreed not to use luxury items.

Anyway, I have learnt my lessons.

So sorry to read about your plight. Thank God I read this thread. This same guy desperately asked me to give him my building project 2 years ago, it was his desperation that deterred me. Also, he was far away from the location but was offering his services to that region. Now I am glad I never gave the job. Others have mentioned how desperate he was to secure jobs. One needs to be careful, and also the tact to separate enthusiasm from desperation . it is not a crime not to use luxury items, but it will be if quality items were not used. The quality however, starts with the Engineer. If you get a quality engineer, you are already halfway there.

I am amazed there has been no interest whatsoever. Is it the price that is too high or the location?

Will you take 5 million?

How much is the land? I didn't see a price on your initial post with the description

Lhanavikky4:
I also stayed in London for 5yrs, Tracy is a mother of seven,five of her children are for four different fathers and she had two sons for her present husband and the man took responsibility of the children. Anytime she has problem with her husband she prefer arresting her husband rather than sulting it out, she is also the same person who ruined her husband brother's life name withheld, she separated their homes. her husband gave her 2million to start up a business Tracy used d money to decorate the house. Tell me is that a responsible woman, so I don't think there is anything bad in finding happiness some where else.

Your story is not credible at all. Prove your link to this family

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Create your own post. Don't need your job. What company are you recruiting for, what Salary are they paying?

gangb:
If you want to know rates check this site abokifx.com that's where I check to know the current black market rates Although it is updated at night.

gangb, thank you very much for this information - much appreciated

What is the current rates for GBP? To Buy/To Sell

And Pounds ££££ please?

1. Your Salary: The first thing to consider when buying a smart phone is your income. If you have only one source of income and your salary isn’t six figures, then please remove your eyes from the top shelves and look at middles shelves, thank you. You shouldn’t save up to buy a smart phone. Look at it objectively, if your salary is N20,000 for example, how much and how long can you save to buy the infinix zero (N20,900) or Innjoo i1s (N14,000). There are better things to save up for than a device that can be damaged at first charge, first touch or first hello. If you can’t buy a smart phone out rightly, then it’s out of your range. In such an situation, it’s time to look at the bottom of the shelf for phones like the MTN Sm@rt phones (N8,000 or N10,000) or you buy a fairly used device.


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There is no harm in sacrificing a whole month's salary on what your like. If your monthly salary is 25k, and you have been prudent and have been saving up, there is no harm in blowing one month's salary on a phone. If you buy a brand new phone, from a genuine source, it is nonsense to say it can be damaged at first charge, first touch blah blah. In any case, they are often covered by manufacturer's warranty. Life is short, not everyone can afford a 18 carat diamond, even though they may wish to have one. But if they can afford a smart phone, who are you to tell them not go for. Although, I kind of understand where you are coming from, but we are all different. If I like something, and one month's salary can cover it, I aint gonna hold back. No way

spyroxy1: EVEN THOUGH THIS THREAD IS DEAD ...ITS STILL VERY RELEVANT

I agree with you

Eyop:

Well said InvertedHammer but how many new cars will you find having manual gearbox these days? Automatic is still good provided you make use of the recommended gear oil and not the fake sold in shops to avoid issues of transmission failure even though i personally love the manual for long distance trips but you find more auto than manual these days.

A lot, depending on the part of the world you live in. In Europe, at least 60% of all new cars are manual.

For every problem, there is a solution and a business idea. The first person to start supplying Hybrid spare parts and open a specialist garage for Hybrid cars in Nigeria will sell. The outlay to start with initially might be huge

bee444:

You guys don't get it, do you? Nigerians need oneness..just like the Asians. The few Nigerians making it abroad should try and help their fellow countrymen to make it just like the Indians, Pakis and the rest. I see how boastful some of you are. The uncle toms of slavery are returning and praising the country that is humiliating and debacle its fellow Nigerians.

Just because some of you are doing well does not eliminate the racism in the UK. I don't want to hear Mr A is making it or Mr B is doing well, what happened to the majority of those who aren't as lucky as you lot? Just thank God for yourself and pray for the rest. Speak for yourself and let others who have been through hell and seen racism at first hand continue to pour out their hearts to God and those beside them.

Just because people make valid points, or counter the false information some people are giving, you said they are boastful.
If you don't want to hear success stories, then turn your ear to where you will hear of people's mysteries? You are the glass is half empty type, you just prefer to hear how other have been through hell. Do you think people will just put meal on a plate for you you have to earn it.

If you want to make it, make friends, observe, watch and move with those who are making it or find a way that works for you. It is that easy.

Sweetlemon: LMAO at the people arguing here so tey dem dey copy and paste things they know nada about!


Obviously the people speaking in favour of U.K are Nigerians living in denial in the U.K. There are sooooo many of them like that there. They like to put up the "we are living the life" attitude for us over here, only for you to go there and see things for yourself! Lol!

Abeg! The coloured people having things good in the U.K are either full citizens or rich people who spend good money there! If you wanna live in the U.K as a non-citizen. OYO l'o wa!
But you can have a pretty decent life in the U.S as an average black/coloured person without citizenship IF you work hard enough.
America is a place that rewards hard work, focus, and dexterity. Yea, there are always still the bad as.s racists there who may want to bully you, BUT that's where it ends. Aint nobody stopping your black as.s from being the president if you show them what stuff you've got up there!
In the U.S, Look at the biggest names in the sports and entertainment and entertainment industries, blacks have dominated there! Now they are slowly taking over politics and education.
But unlike the U.K, una go wait taya for a black prime minister o!
And who was that joker who said one Umma is being tipped for prime minister? I'd like to know what kind of bed he sleeps on so I can buy it. I need to have good dreams! Lol!

Do you know the meaning of taking over something? You said people know nada about what they are talking about, and you think you know a lot? Shakes head

paris10:

Im happy for you for doing well. But pls lets cut the crap aiit! Just because you're doing well doesnt mean whats been said about UK negatively isnt right..do u get that?

You're part of the less than 1% of Nigerians enjoying life over there... and the rest, well, they just making up the numbers.

Look around your org and the rest of the firms in the city of London you profess you know well...Its always 100/1 (100 of whites and just 1 black man).. this is done to satisfy the equal opportunity code crap thats been put in place.

Sir, i have to tell you that you are misinformed.

I am not sure where you got your 1% stats from. I am sure for you, the world of Nigerians in the UK ends at Peckham. I could take you into my office and you will see many black people doing alright. Whilst we are not as many as the Indians or the Aussies, we are still much more than your 1 in 100 stat. Spending a day outside of some offices after closing time could enlighten you a bit

tensor77:
That's wrong. The Asians came to england as small scale businessmen. But the second generation Indians are very highly educated. That is why you see them well represented in the top jobs in Law, Medicine,ancy and Finance

Dude, not sure you got my point, in your disagreement you actually proved my point. You said Indians are very highly educated, my point was education is paramount to getting the top jobs. And from there you can own your business or start something. I am not talking about N generation or whatever generation.

cap28:

Asians in the united states are regarded as honorary whites and are treated better than BLACKS, meaning they stand a better chance of succeeding in a white supremacist system , the same thing applies here in the UK with Asians (Indians, Pakistanis) having access to better jobs and other opportunities than blacks (Africans and carribeans).

Africans are just as well educated as Asians but do not fare as well as them in the US and UK.

That is because Africans are not entrepreneurial as Asians. That is the truth. I see how they do their business, they help each other out and they understand what it takes to be a businessman/woman. See, if whites are more inclined to help Asians, it is because they are doing better. If you are a consultant, you will be more inclined to help clients who have a partial solution to their problems than those who are clueless about their problem. That is the way it works.

If they see blacks or a certain group of people as not working hard enough, or lazy, then they will be more willing to help others who are hardworking. Why do you think in black areas, when an African opens an African store/shop, and an Asian opens another store near buy selling the same stuff, more black people tend to buy their African stuff from the Asian shop. Why is that happening? Also, from my observations, most of the supplies to the African shops are done by Asian. Why are blacks not supplying black stores?

PocketEconomist: Hmmm, i see. So you are telling me that a highly skilled black population will still be at a disadvantage? The Asian americans are doing very well in CA(LET ME TALK THE ONE WEY I KNOW) That's because they are the most educated minority group. Education is a starting point, the next point would be to harness entrepreneural skills and with many educated blacks, the effects will be praiseworthy.

I have to agree with you. You need something to start with, it is all well saying Blacks are not in High positions, but no one will put them in high positions if they don't have the skills. Education is one of the key raw ingredient needed to get people into top jobs, when they become directors, CEOs, they can start their own business and then be employers.

The Asians are doing it, many of them started as Doctors, IT consultants etc before owning their shops or businesses. You need to start from somewhere.

Ugosample: Wow! This thread has exploded! And it's on front page? Wow! I.m grateful to all who contributed to this thread. As i said before, my intention is to settle and start a new life probably marrying a native too. I am seriously considering the Canada option too. I guess i have to develop myself to survive in these countries. Thank you all, and keep the advice coming.

Wherever you are, it is all about how you develop and position yourself. it may be hard initially, but once you leap over the hurdle, then you can go as far as you want. Good luck, you need to be friends with those who will push you in the right direction. I would recommend you read EBK2's post, the figures mentioned may be beyond your reach in the first couple of years, but you can get there and even beyond. however, you also need to be in the right sector. Some sectors are just more lucrative. Do your research well and align yourself with people who are successful.

Krucifax:

I'm not even sure how to respond to this. How you from where you are could possibly be arguing with me on this point is beyond comprehension. I'm not sure if i sure should inform you or just ignore you to be honest. But for the sake of other people who are genuinely interested in this matter i would say this,please look at the websites below. They are some of the best ones for job seekers. Go and check how much people get paid in the U.K.

p.s The only people who tend to make "salaries" £100k + are C.E.Os or very senior executives of big companies. Investment bankers basic salaries are about half that but can top it easily with bonuses "when" they do well.

Also to the poster quoting big bucks for daily contract pay i also refer you to the sites below if you see "one" job (out of the thousands below) paying £700 a day please point it out!

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/

http://www.totaljobs.com/

http://www.fish4.co.uk/

http://www.reed.co.uk/

http://www.monster.co.uk/

Krucifax, it has been pointed out to you, yet you still don't believe. Like EBK2, I know of many nigerian friends earning way over £100k
Now, how many are we talking about? It could be any number between 10 - 20. He mentioned some particular sectors, if you do your research well, it wouldn't take you time to realise those working in the sectors mentioned are well paid.

toyetade Also gave you some examples, yet you still didn't believe him. Dude you have to be equipped with the right information. Having the internet at your fingertips is not enough, knowing how to search for information on it is the key.

Dude forget the sites you mentioned, just go to jobserve.com, use the filters and search for contract jobs, I am sure you will change your New year prayer request before midnight

wayforward:

what's this one saying... CRAP... try and contribute positively by redefining all what you've just typed here. have you ever had £20,000 in cash which the OP is about investing in Uk not to talk of £100,000, do you really know the CBN interset rate compare to Bank of England ...know you don't.. stop comparing the majority in England that lives on social services to those in Nigeria which money works harder for them.. do you know how many people that commit suicide because they couldn't afford tv licence, so funny i bet you don't even pay that

Dude, I am not sure you know a lot about the UK. People don't carry cash around in Ghana must go bags like they do in Naija. EBK2 points are valid. You need to talk to more people, and see beyond those around you.

rudedough:

I understand now, and I'm sorry for misinterpreting you. I bloody hate the hype about the UK, I hate it because I lived and studied there for years. There's no social life there, just busy people working as slaves for the Government.

I've come to realise that a white man cannot do without slaves and since the abolition of slavery, they have turned against themselves to recreate the modern day slaves.

Well, this is my personal opinion and the opinion of most Nigerians i'm friends with both in the UK and SE Asia. If the Nigeria Government can provide power only for a start, I can guarantee a 30% of Nigerians living abroad returning home within the 1st 2 years.

Let's cut the pretence, do you agree with me or not?

I don't blame them for not giving you a job, you found it so difficult to comprehend a simple sentence until 2 posters pointed it out to you. I am not sure how you will a simple interview process.

dodokire12: I would not advise you to stay back in UK after your studies,simple as A,B,C.

I travell to UK,twice in a year and i pity a lot of Nigerians out there.

Things are not as rosy as they seem but always try to improve yourself educationally.

My Husband lives and work there so i visit him often,he has a lot of professional certificates but he works in a clothing store.

i work in Nigeria and i tell you i pay for my ticket anytime i visit,sometimes i pay his bills too cause you have to pay for a lot of things out there.

Why dont you go to school first and see how it is like before you make up your mind to stay behind.

The immigration laws are so so unfriendly,they will first of all give their citizens their white collar job before thinking of you,

Well maybe you might be lucky but my friend its not as rosy as it seems.

A lot Of people work for several hours standing up.

All you need to do is tell GOD TO OPEN A DOOR for a good job in Nigeria after your programme in Uk,and then you can go back there for your Holiday.

Or meet a Britiko that will give you pappers to work and live legally.

I love Nigeria cause we truelly enjoy so many things out here.


God Bless Nigeria.

Hey dodokire12, while I do not dispute some of what you have written, I disagree with some.
My Husband lives and work there so i visit him often,he has a lot of professional certificates but he works in a clothing store.

i work in Nigeria and i tell you i pay for my ticket anytime i visit,sometimes i pay his bills too cause you have to pay for a lot of things out there.
A lot of professional Certificates means nothing without working experience or proven ability to demonstrate one can do the job. Working experience is vital in the UK.
Yeah bill payment is the norm, but you get the services you paid for unlike in Nigeria. Not sure why you are paying for his bill when you are only you are visiting, but if I get the vibe, you said you pay for your ticket anytime you visit, meaning you are effectively implying that he is not earning enough or should get a better paid job. Why don't you invite home to get a job like yours or a better one?

A lot Of people work for several hours standing up.
A lot of people work sitting down in beautiful and decent offices. You need to tell the other side of the story as well. Even those who are doing security(ode) - there are a lot doing that job - get to sit down if they choose to. if they are on night shift/building sites, they have it easy.

I love Nigeria cause we truelly enjoy so many things out here.
I cannot dispute that, but you would agree with me, you enjoy more things in the UK when you there visiting twice a year, don't you ?

LyfeJennings: I never go UK before but I swear Nigeria is better than UK,i never hear anything good about that place b4.d only thing good about it is their port.

You have never been to the UK before, and you think Nigeria is better, explain.

And why is their port good? Please tell me

promisechild: Bro what you are looking for in sokoto is in your "sokoto" why thinking of settling in uk after your studies, ask those who are there presently and they will tell you the hell they are going through there. do u think ur certificate can secure u a white comfortable colar job in UK as a black man am sorry to tell na gate man that ur certificate fit give u there as a black man.

Bro after ur programme in UK come down to Nigeria and submit ur cv to various companies I bet u within two months u will have ur appointment letter with you.

Sir, with all due respect, there is no credibility whatsoever in your post above. I don't know what your definition of hell is, but if it didn't work for you or people you know, then say so. Indians, blacks with qualifications are still getting plenty of white collar jobs in the UK. It depends on how you present yourself, it is harder for new graduate of any colour, but people are still getting jobs. it may be harder for those on student visa after completing their programmes, but it is not as bleak or near impossible as you portrayed it to be. Besides, if he get his qualifications in the UK, it opens more door for working in another foreign country