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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Nozino: 10:32pm On May 11, 2022 |
Originalsly: I believe the OP is male and his partner is also male. No one really cares about that. We all wish him well 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 10:34pm On May 11, 2022 |
LOL! No everything wey dey Charity shop be used oooo. Heard of clearance sales? Plus they're so open to tell you the state of items here even when they're used. Expensive is relative. Whatever job you do here, in as much as you're earning above the minimum wage, you'll be able to make ends meet, pay your bills and still have some funds left. We hope and work towards better days sha. sukkot: 5 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 10:38pm On May 11, 2022 |
lightnlife:bros i done enter over 100 charity shops for UK and i never see brand new bed inside there oooo. everything is used. and brother to make ends meet is one thing but to save is another thing. the society is structured to where you can make ends meet but you cannot save . alright maybe you can manage to save 200 pounds a month 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by fx45(m): 10:39pm On May 11, 2022 |
awokpa:And they carefully conceal their gender in their profile |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 10:50pm On May 11, 2022 |
You be collector wey you don enter over 100 Charity shops? The UK system is structured to help people get by with basic essential things, not to amass wealth. Back home, your acquisition of wealth doesn't guarantee health and safety. You save, save, save and it could amount to nothing, then one person wey no follow u work at all go con chop the money. So, nothing goes for nothing. Like I've always said, there are no perfect systems anywhere. It's best to just have an exploratory mindset. Expect less but work for more. Generally, I'm a minimalist and just cool with the availability of basic things. I see every other thing as wahala. The Nigerian system doesn't encourage this mindset. Because of the uncertainties, everyone is trying to grab as much as they can grab, as we always say, no one knows tomorrow. As you may know, family dependence isn't a big thing here. People even older people live on their own happily. The same isn't applicable in most African countries where 15 people will be looking forward to handouts from one big man in the family. If everyone could be responsible for themselves, dependency will reduce and Africa will grow faster. As per savings, I believe in upward mobility. Anyone who knows what s/he is doing will financially max out with time. Fun fact: we were doing well in Nigeria. Resided in a good neighbourhood with cars, property...and we are way below 40. We left everything becos of the gross uncertainties/fragility in/of the country Coming to the UK is out of exploration. Starting out won't be easy but we know it'll be better. From saving 200 pcm to 2000pcm, we go make am too for this UK. sukkot: 36 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 10:59pm On May 11, 2022 |
lightnlife:the bolded is what i said. but see that works very well if you are a white man but as a black man you want to return home someday and after 20 years the money is not there and many become trapped over there and depressed. the UK has diminishing returns. you get there and enjoy the light and good roads but then you get used to it and then dminishing returns enters and then you start missing home. butyou were unable to save enough to return home so hence the thousands of depressed older men stuck there doing security job at age 70 and one teenage oyinbo boy is bossing them around. as per the over 100 visited charity shop yes i was once a collector of vintage antique ornaments so i was a charity shop addict. in all actuality i have been to over 500 charity shops all over the UK. i ddnt reveal the tru number initially so you dont thnk i am a weirdo lol. as per being a minimalist ? i have become one too in recent years. its a more peaceful and easier life 10 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 11:07pm On May 11, 2022 |
Interesting! Understanding systems and processes is the first step to hacking them. Most immigrants are usually too optimistic or excited to understand how the system works, hence, they become shattered when the realities of the average African-UK migrant hit them. If after spending 30/40 years in another country, I see no reason why the person won't want to rush home again. Your home is anywhere you spend more than 180 days per year from 5-10 years...My thought, though. Where in the UK are you now? sukkot: 11 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by fagbohun4j(m): 11:09pm On May 11, 2022 |
I'm hoping to share a story like this soon by God's grace. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 11:14pm On May 11, 2022 |
lightnlife:wise words. the bolded. there are many ways you can hack the UK system. operating outside the fringes of society. doing your own thing and not declaring tax etc etc. also some bank manipulations etc you are very rght many think the UK is what it isnt but when people in the UK tell people bak home the harsh reality they label you a hater and that you dont want them tocome and enjoy lol. enjoy what ? oh i am currently back in nigeria now bro. although naija is looking too crazy for me. i am thinkng about porting to a sane african country 8 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by biomedics(m): 11:19pm On May 11, 2022 |
If you come near Taunton don’t forget to say hello to me 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Albertone(m): 11:21pm On May 11, 2022 |
Lekan239: Who is this one? |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 11:33pm On May 11, 2022 |
lightnlife:am a digital nomad. i can live anywhere. so i told you about my obsession with these small ornaments and things. i bought these ones from charty shop in manchester. brought them here to naija with me . got that binoculars from a charity shop in bolton ( where jeje okocha played ) 4 Likes
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by haywhy17(m): 1:47am On May 12, 2022 |
iRepNaija1: Calm own bro… you must be a naturally angry person… I was referring to the OP and not you when I said “person wey never get sense”. And what I meant by that was why he didn’t have any iota of pity for his folks… why did you take it upon yourself. The country hard pass make person dey fight for now… 3 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by vikgreen01(m): 2:21am On May 12, 2022 |
Househelp: No b light issue oo. Ignore people who are always fond of saying I want to apply for scholarship like it’s a sort of online registration. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by igbsam(m): 2:24am On May 12, 2022 |
Congratulations. Anytime you come around Manchester area, you can stop by for a cup of expresso or capuchino. 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by TWoods(m): 2:29am On May 12, 2022 |
lightnlife: Depends on what you want. My first bed was the equivalent of 1600 pounds. It reclines in various positions, which is great for my back. Lasted more than 4 years now. 3 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Ohraykon: 3:38am On May 12, 2022 |
post=112728472:shut up 7 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Ohraykon: 3:41am On May 12, 2022 |
dplordx:kolo mentality mr English sorry o i sure say you no fit write 1 to 100 for your language nkapi!!! 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Ohraykon: 3:42am On May 12, 2022 |
msrcusgarvey6:na by English kolo mentality |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 6:24am On May 12, 2022 |
SIDE PIECE Shots from yesterday evening waka waka. Time was past 7pm. Have a lovely day, people. 24 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by anayolity: 6:39am On May 12, 2022 |
phidipe: Make Una no start this nonsense oooooh..... Una come again oooh 2 Likes |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by anayolity: 6:53am On May 12, 2022 |
takin35: Bro, please there Is thread to ask this kind of question for UK student, locate it and do the needful 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by anayolity: 7:09am On May 12, 2022 |
sukkot: Guy encourage her nahhhhj |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by orlabot(m): 7:23am On May 12, 2022 |
lightnlife:Thanks bro. |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by sukkot: 8:45am On May 12, 2022 |
anayolity:oh its a she ? thought she was a dude |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by kindklemz(m): 10:14am On May 12, 2022 |
CaseSensitive: I think we need this orientation here in Nigeria,too. |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by LogicBomb8: 10:25am On May 12, 2022 |
lightnlife:Nice camera Which phone did you use in getting those clear shots? |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by ike007(m): 10:27am On May 12, 2022 |
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by planetx: 12:02pm On May 12, 2022 |
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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by planetx: 12:05pm On May 12, 2022 |
haywhy17:That is how they behave when they finally enter plane for the first time 1 Like |
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by planetx: 12:11pm On May 12, 2022 |
Legendoo:UK is living on lost glory, but to each their own. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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