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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 7:45am On Aug 30, 2021
TheGuyFromHR - You are very lucky your father paid for your DL.........

My father refused to pay, and denied me access to his Mercedes-Benz (that had a Toyota engine fitted)....... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:39am On Aug 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:
TheGuyFromHR - You are very lucky your father paid for your DL.........

My father refused to pay, and denied me access to his Mercedes-Benz (that had a Toyota engine fitted)....... cheesy

Kilode Your papa na iron man?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 8:43am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:

Kilode Your papa na iron man?

Hin own pass iron man........ Very stingy oldman...... If no be God.........

Now he Expects me to forget my history......... If to say I be God...... Many pipu go don kick drum....... cheesy wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:44am On Aug 30, 2021
Does anyone use creditkarma? Are their scores accurate? I used up about 70% of one of my cards, just a few days before my cc company produced a statement, so it reflected on the statement, and on Creditkarma as well. Few days later, my credit score, tanked by about 23 points.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:45am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:
Does anyone use creditkarma? Are their scores accurate? I used up about 70% of one of my cards, just a few days before my cc company produced a statement, so it reflected on the statement, and on Creditkarma as well. Few days later, my credit score, tanked by about 23 points.
Lexusgs430 abeg give me rhema.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:46am On Aug 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:


Hin own pass iron man........ Very stingy oldman...... If no be God.........

Now he Expects me to forget my history......... If to say I be God...... Many pipu go don kick drum....... cheesy wink
grin grin grin
The qualities he passed down, equipped you for the life in UK now.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 8:58am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:

Lexusgs430 abeg give me rhema.


Don Jazzy got him first........ grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:00am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:

grin grin grin
The qualities he passed down, equipped you for the life in UK now.


Very well said...... Some ill treatments, are actually a very good dose of realities......

If you don't learn from them....... You can never learn....... wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jesudaughter(f): 9:15am On Aug 30, 2021
Naric, also a cscs card

level10:
Abeg help a brother.
How do I get a job as an engineer here in the uk.
I have been working in a care home since I arrived here 6months ago on spousal visa.
I studied mech engineering in Nigeria.
Please what do I need to do to be able to work as an Engineer.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 10:22am On Aug 30, 2021
Looking to buy a house next year so we saving now. We stay in south west. Its not help2buy as that doesn’t cover our budget as I hear help2buy is 250k max then. Any tips?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ticha: 10:27am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:
Does anyone use creditkarma? Are their scores accurate? I used up about 70% of one of my cards, just a few days before my cc company produced a statement, so it reflected on the statement, and on Creditkarma as well. Few days later, my credit score, tanked by about 23 points.

They do update pretty quickly usually within days sometimes. Your score will reduce lower the longer the debt is held unpaid. It's because your credit exposure is higher now.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ticha: 10:30am On Aug 30, 2021
mrcodebreaker:
Looking to buy a house next year so we saving now. We stay in south west. Its not help2buy as that doesn’t cover our budget as I hear help2buy is 250k max then. Any tips?

Have you looked at the 95% mortgages? The cap is 600k
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 10:42am On Aug 30, 2021
Ticha:


Have you looked at the 95% mortgages? The cap is 600k

Not quite. I ll google and read about it. But looking for a detached 4bedroom that is 3 floors as opposed to 2 floors. So its not been easy search.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by EngrSaks(m): 11:38am On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:
Does anyone use creditkarma? Are their scores accurate? I used up about 70% of one of my cards, just a few days before my cc company produced a statement, so it reflected on the statement, and on Creditkarma as well. Few days later, my credit score, tanked by about 23 points.

70% is alot to use on a credit card...try to pay off the money used and stick with 10-20% for the next 3 months...

The best way to increase your ratings is usually by paying off your credit card twice a month...when you make a purchase pay something into the card like two weeks before they take the scheduled payment and ensure you choose the option of making full payment

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by frank043(m): 12:10pm On Aug 30, 2021
Good afternoon house!

Please I'd like to confirm from those already in the UK if our local dollar (GTBank) card works over there for payment such as hotel bills, COVID-19 tests, etc.

We intend using our card upon arrival, since cash payment are usually not preferred.

Thanks ALL!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 12:48pm On Aug 30, 2021
mrcodebreaker:


Not quite. I ll google and read about it. But looking for a detached 4bedroom that is 3 floors as opposed to 2 floors. So its not been easy search.

Have you stayed in 3 floors to be sure you like such a house , all that stairs might make 2 floors better and easier to sell later on

Also townhouse tends to be the ones with 3 floors, I hardly seen detached with 3 floors expect those that have loft conversion
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheOnly123: 12:58pm On Aug 30, 2021
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ardamz: 1:11pm On Aug 30, 2021
good day our elders, please how does someone apply for cc without 3 years worth of UK address
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by marylandcakes: 1:19pm On Aug 30, 2021
kode12:
Does anyone use creditkarma? Are their scores accurate? I used up about 70% of one of my cards, just a few days before my cc company produced a statement, so it reflected on the statement, and on Creditkarma as well. Few days later, my credit score, tanked by about 23 points.

I use credit karma too. It’s very accurate every little spend or application shows and affects your credit score immediately.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by marylandcakes: 1:22pm On Aug 30, 2021
mrcodebreaker:


Not quite. I ll google and read about it. But looking for a detached 4bedroom that is 3 floors as opposed to 2 floors. So its not been easy search.

More or less you’re looking for a town house.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by twizzie: 2:19pm On Aug 30, 2021
Mamatukwas:


Lol, back oh smiley. Thank you.

Mamatukwas please I PMed you. I need to send an item from Nigeria. Can it get delivered before 14th of September please?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 2:22pm On Aug 30, 2021
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 2:23pm On Aug 30, 2021
LagosismyHome:


Have you stayed in 3 floors to be sure you like such a house , all that stairs might make 2 floors better and easier to sell later on

Also townhouse tends to be the ones with 3 floors, I hardly seen detached with 3 floors expect those that have loft conversion

Yes town house but DETACHED. I want my wife and I to be on a separate floor from children as we will use it for home office. its a house to live in for life so we are trying to be right. We have seen one sha, its like 480k. But still searching for something cheaper.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 2:24pm On Aug 30, 2021
marylandcakes:


More or less you’re looking for a town house.

Yes town house but DETACHED. I want my wife and I to be on a separate floor from children as we will use it for home office. its a house to live in for life so we are trying to be right. We have seen one sha, its like 480k. But still searching for something cheaper.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 2:36pm On Aug 30, 2021
Hello guys,
My husband and I came into the UK on Thursday, he started feeling sick on Saturday and not getting any better even after taking malaria treatment. Our day 2 covid result is not back yet but i plan to call 999 regardless. Is there any implication if I do? What is the worst that can happen please?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by fatima04: 2:58pm On Aug 30, 2021
Preshyi:
Hello guys,
My husband and I came into the UK on Thursday, he started feeling sick on Saturday and not getting any better even after taking malaria treatment. Our day 2 covid result is not back yet but i plan to call 999 regardless. Is there any implication if I do? What is the worst that can happen please?

Sorry about that, could be malaria. There shouldn't be, but be clear to the NHS on the type of visa you have when registering because one wanted to slam us with bill as private before GP registration.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mrcodebreaker: 3:00pm On Aug 30, 2021
Call the ambulance or emergency it is your right. Its even the quickest way to see a doctor. Or You can go to the hospital emergency section.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 3:28pm On Aug 30, 2021
twizzie:


Mamatukwas please I PMed you. I need to send an item from Nigeria. Can it get delivered before 14th of September please?

Oh oh. Missed it. Let me go and check again.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 5:02pm On Aug 30, 2021
Thank you
fatima04:


Sorry about that, could be malaria. There shouldn't be, but be clear to the NHS on the type of visa you have when registering because one wanted to slam us with bill as private before GP registration.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 5:03pm On Aug 30, 2021
Thanks
mrcodebreaker:
Call the ambulance or emergency it is your right. Its even the quickest way to see a doctor. Or You can go to the hospital emergency section.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:16pm On Aug 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:



Don Jazzy got him first........ grin
Loool. Abeg oh
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:22pm On Aug 30, 2021
EngrSaks:


70% is alot to use on a credit card...try to pay off the money used and stick with 10-20% for the next 3 months...

The best way to increase your ratings is usually by paying off your credit card twice a month...when you make a purchase pay something into the card like two weeks before they take the scheduled payment and ensure you choose the option of making full payment
Yeah that’s true. I didn’t expect it to have such huge impact, considering I had another card that’s got 0% utilisation.
Credit karma makes a weekly credit request, but my CC provider only provides updates on a monthly basis, so I’m waiting for the next cycle.
I’ve learnt my lesson lol, at this point, I’ve cleared the card, but did it less than 2 working days before my direct debit went out, so my CC company is owing me money now. I’m waiting for that to reflect in my next balance before requesting for my money back lol.
Hopefully low credit utilisation won’t count against me now.

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