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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 11:04am On Feb 01, 2022
Get a CSCS card to start as as labourer then walk your way up the ladder. Also I have pounds for sale but at black market rate, if interested DM me
Adebayo82:
Good morning everyone, I landed in uk 2 days ago for 1 year masrters. I want to start looking for jobs, I am an engineer by profession with years of experience. What is the way forward to secure a professional job that can give a chance to study and 20hrs job per week. I need a direction or somebody whom can link me up with the agent.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 11:06am On Feb 01, 2022
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AirBay: 11:08am On Feb 01, 2022
Mamatukwas:
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

Infact... very sad
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Rubyventures: 11:15am On Feb 01, 2022
Mamatukwas:
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

Sad reality. May his soul rest in peace.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 11:43am On Feb 01, 2022
Mamatukwas:
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

Crazy story. May God comfort his family. I still don't know what our people are looking for in the likes of Ukraine and Cyprus.... just not worth the stress IMO.

Congratulations @5gee e reach to declare for the room... smiley

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tushqueen(f): 11:51am On Feb 01, 2022
Pijames:
, which side of the uk are u in ?


Location doesn't matter, because i will transfer into pounds account
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by winzy(m): 12:23pm On Feb 01, 2022
tushqueen:



Location doesn't matter, because i will transfer into pounds account

I need naira, I am in London.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Tpoju: 12:52pm On Feb 01, 2022
Hello everyone. Please whats a good estimate of living expenses for a family of 3 - husband, wife (student) and 2 year old in London (exclusive of rent and childcare).
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Akorkor(f): 1:01pm On Feb 01, 2022
Mamatukwas:
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

I don't believe this story. But it is what it is. May God rest the soul of the young man
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by giselle237: 2:20pm On Feb 01, 2022
Akorkor:

I don't believe this story. But it is what it is. May God rest the soul of the young man
hypothermia is a major killer, there is nothing not to believe I am afraid. Do not joke with the cold in Ukraine and Russia.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 2:30pm On Feb 01, 2022
roughly £300 monthly if you cook at home
Tpoju:
Hello everyone. Please whats a good estimate of living expenses for a family of 3 - husband, wife (student) and 2 year old in London (exclusive of rent and childcare).

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 3:20pm On Feb 01, 2022
Mamatukwas:
Did you guys hear about the young man who travelled to Ukraine for School and died almost immediately from cold? His room had no heating. So sad cry

He uploaded pictures of disgusting accommodation he was given and told his mother that he has complained to the school administration but was told to come back the next day , he was found dead in the same room wearing the same clothing he arrived Ukraine with. Really sad story.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Rubyzz: 3:26pm On Feb 01, 2022
Hello everyone,

Please I need help on how to get my money back from ukvi. I applied Nov and got my visa, nownin the UK. During IHS payment I was charged $987, my son was charged 1640.49 and my husband 1640.49 for same length of stay.....

I believe they were over charged, I have sent mails and paid calls and they keep telling me to wait for 6 weeks. Its 2 months now

Please advice me on how I can get my money back
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tshoboy(m): 6:34pm On Feb 01, 2022
tshoboy:
Is there a contact number for the High commission?
I applied since October, when there were no appointing options and I yet to get an appointment email. Someone applied last week and said there is now an option to pick appointment dates and the person already attended biometric today. It was not fast track either.
Update on this. I emailed support@innovate1services.com and they sent this link https://appointments.immigration.gov.ng/. I now have a Feb appointment. You might want to try this link if you have paid and waiting to be contacted. You might have to email them directly if the link doesn’t work for you.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Tpoju: 7:10pm On Feb 01, 2022
Thank you

omopapa:
roughly £300 monthly if you cook at home
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 7:19pm On Feb 01, 2022
Please how do one buy Meat from abattoir. Where do I find one in Coventry? Do they sell to individuals? Thinking of buying in large quantity as its cost effective
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 7:32pm On Feb 01, 2022
mex551:
Please how do one buy Meat from abattoir. Where do I find one in Coventry? Do they sell to individuals? Thinking of buying in large quantity as its cost effective

Ah! na so you dey chop meat shocked

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by phyl123: 7:42pm On Feb 01, 2022
mex551:
Please how do one buy Meat from abattoir. Where do I find one in Coventry? Do they sell to individuals? Thinking of buying in large quantity as its cost effective

Which part of the UK are you based?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 8:03pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
roughly £300 monthly if you cook at home

Hmmm this is quite low for a family, travelcard is £120 a month on its own

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 8:18pm On Feb 01, 2022
This is based on food only as they said without accommodation and others
DisGuy:


Hmmm this is quite low for a family, travelcard is £120 a month on its own
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 8:19pm On Feb 01, 2022
Closest one that I knw of will be one farm like that in Stafford. Otherwise, find ur nearest African store butchers and ask them for full goat or whatever you want
mex551:
Please how do one buy Meat from abattoir. Where do I find one in Coventry? Do they sell to individuals? Thinking of buying in large quantity as its cost effective

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Stevepop: 8:42pm On Feb 01, 2022
Stevepop:
Had my driving test today (first time), and I failed. Feeling really bad right now. The sun decided to come out today of all days, and the reflection on the wet grounds made me lose track of my lane while crossing the roundabout, thus causing brief obstruction for the car behind. That momentary lapse in concentration cost me the test. I'm sure my instructor must think I'm dumb cos she knows I'm very familiar with the roundabout. Had other 3 minors, manoeuvres and parking were good. Feeling sad cry cry cry . End of rants. Anyone mind sharing their driving test experience and maybe any tip to pass the next one.

Thank you Mamatukwas and Marylandcakes for the encouragement. I took the test again today and passed. smiley smiley smiley

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 8:56pm On Feb 01, 2022
phyl123:


Which part of the UK are you based?
Coventry

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 8:57pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
Closest one that I knw of will be one farm like that in Stafford. Otherwise, find ur nearest African store butchers and ask them for full goat or whatever you want
thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 8:58pm On Feb 01, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Ah! na so you dey chop meat shocked
na so we dey buy even while in Naija. Four or six person to one cow. It lasts for months.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:07pm On Feb 01, 2022
Stevepop:


Thank you Mamatukwas and Marylandcakes for the encouragement. I took the test again today and passed. smiley smiley smiley

Whoop Whoop! Congratulations smiley
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 9:26pm On Feb 01, 2022
Who’s up for some arguments

Mass of information out there claiming that once you get a provisional, you can’t drive anymore on your international license even if you haven’t spent up to 12 months.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 9:40pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
This is based on food only as they said without accommodation and others

Okay, 300 for food is decent for a family of 3; thought he meant excluding rent and childcare only

Tpoju:
Hello everyone. Please whats a good estimate of living expenses for a family of 3 - husband, wife (student) and 2 year old in London (exclusive of rent and childcare).
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ticha: 9:41pm On Feb 01, 2022
mex551:
Please how do one buy Meat from abattoir. Where do I find one in Coventry? Do they sell to individuals? Thinking of buying in large quantity as its cost effective

Your best bet is the market is Birmingham - next to the Bull Ring. Go around 6am and you can buy everything in bulk. I used to go once a month and stock up my freezer

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 9:46pm On Feb 01, 2022
You can still drive with your provisional license supervised by a full license holder, however if you get pulled over for an offence, the points will go on your provisional license in advance Cus points can’t be added on to the international one.

Mind you, your 1st 2yrs as a full license holder you are still on probation and shldnt have more than 6 points else they will revoke the license. Now if u carry over any points from provisional over to full license you will be driving on egg shell
DeeOneBangin:
Who’s up for some arguments

Mass of information out there claiming that once you get a provisional, you can’t drive anymore on your international license even if you haven’t spent up to 12 months.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 10:06pm On Feb 01, 2022
omopapa:
You can still drive with your provisional license supervised by a full license holder, however if you get pulled over for an offence, the points will go on your provisional license in advance Cus points can’t be added on to the international one.

Mind you, your 1st 2yrs as a full license holder you are still on probation and shldnt have more than 6 points else they will revoke the license. Now if u carry over any points from provisional over to full license you will be driving on egg shell

Lovely and informative write up.

But that post is to correct the notion that once you have provisional, you can’t drive on your international license anymore.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DisGuy: 10:12pm On Feb 01, 2022
DeeOneBangin:


Lovely and informative write up.

But that post is to correct the notion that once you have provisional, you can’t drive on your international license anymore.

Thanks for the heads up

What's the insurance quote on international license like and which firms offer cover?

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