Hello Everyone!
I applied for an internship job as an Optometrist in one of the reputable hospitals in Bauchi, I summoned the courage to go for the interview last month when they called, it was my first time going to Bauchi although I have been to Kaduna in 2012, so I already knew that it was going to be a long distant journey going from the eastern region. I went through Onitsha and it was about 15 hours journey both going and coming back. The interview was successful and today I was called to resume work next week.

I really love the atmosphere there since it's in Bauchi capital and I spent only 3 days.
But I'm much concerned about the security challenges, language barrier, religious view (I'm a Christian), foods and cost of living.
Please what are the precautions I need to take in order to work and survive there in a period of one year?
Are there things I should know before going and are there other challenges I'm likely to encounter.

[/b]NB: I also applied in different hospitals especially in Eastern region but non has called me so far.

Thanks.

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It's okay to be scared about so many factors but you can also consider that no place is safe in Nigeria generally, people live in Bauchi now so, stay low, focus on your reason for going to Bauchi and set goals for period of years you want to be there.

A bird at hand is worth two in the bush.

If you have a good accommodation and salary. I see nothing wrong with this.

Bauchi is not a state I feel you should be afraid off

In terms of security nowhere is safe

In Bauchi u are assured of a lower cost of living, transportation, feeding e.t.c

But the downside is the high social life, flexes and norms in the east is not too available in Bauchi

Apart from that if the pay is good
U are good to go

Teaveapoet:
It's okay to be scared about so many factors but you can also consider that no place is safe in Nigeria generally, people live in Bauchi now so, stay low, focus on your reason for going to Bauchi and set goals for period of years you want to be there.

A bird at hand is worth two in the bush.

If you have a good accommodation and salary. I see nothing wrong with this.

Thanks 👍

jaeyking:
Bauchi is not a state I feel you should be afraid off

In terms of security nowhere is safe

In Bauchi u are assured of a lower cost of living, transportation, feeding e.t.c

But the downside is the high social life, flexes and norms in the east is not too available in Bauchi

Apart from that if the pay is good
U are good to go

Noted, thanks

jaeyking:
Bauchi is not a state I feel you should be afraid off

In terms of security nowhere is safe

In Bauchi u are assured of a lower cost of living, transportation, feeding e.t.c

But the downside is the high social life, flexes and norms in the east is not too available in Bauchi

Apart from that if the pay is good
U are good to go

The cost of transportation around the town is really good compared to the east

When I was about going for my schooling in Zaria, I had same fear of insecurity, but what happened at the end, everything went successful and, I never regretted any bit of the experience I had while schooling in the North. Insecurity is more in the east as of today.

We have diverse of tribes already in bauchi, doing very well. And you have also felt the environment for the 3days u spent over there, so there is no cause for alarm.

The only advice I have for you is, be focused. Make sure in your dealings to critize or involve in any argument that has to do with religion.

Pray and commit your journey and duration of stay in Bauchi into the hands of Almighty God. Then believe and trust in God that at the end of your stay in Bauchi, testimonies shall overwhelm you in Jesus

Take the job, people who are there are alive, no one is dead. My babe served in the most remote part of Jigawa. No wahala from any angle
She loved the place seff

Emmanuel555:
Hello Everyone!
I applied for an internship job as an Optometrist in one of the reputable hospitals in Bauchi, I summoned the courage to go for the interview last month when they called, it was my first time going to Bauchi although I have been to Kaduna in 2012, so I already knew that it was going to be a long distant journey going from the eastern region. I went through Onitsha and it was about 15 hours journey both going and coming back. The interview was successful and today I was called to resume work next week.

I really love the atmosphere there since it's in Bauchi capital and I spent only 3 days.
But I'm much concerned about the security challenges, language barrier, religious view (I'm a Christian), foods and cost of living.
Please what are the precautions I need to take in order to work and survive there in a period of one year?
Are there things I should know before going and are there other challenges I'm likely to encounter.

[/b]NB: I also applied in different hospitals especially in Eastern region but non has called me so far.

Thanks.

[ Admin please move to front page, I need opinions.
[b]

Mambo4real:
When I was about going for my schooling in Zaria, I had same fear of insecurity, but what happened at the end, everything went successful and, I never regretted any bit of the experience I had while schooling in the North. Insecurity is more in the east as of today.

We have diverse of tribes already in bauchi, doing very well. And you have also felt the environment for the 3days u spent over there, so there is no cause for alarm.

The only advice I have for you is, be focused. Make sure in your dealings to critize or involve in any argument that has to do with religion.

Pray and commit your journey and duration of stay in Bauchi into the hands of Almighty God. Then believe and trust in God that at the end of your stay in Bauchi, testimonies shall overwhelm you in Jesus

Amen! Thanks so much 🙏

Styluss:
Take the job, people who are there are alive, no one is dead. My babe served in the most remote part of Jigawa. No wahala from any angle
She loved the place seff

Thanks for the encouragement 🙏

Just respect their culture,tradition and norms there and you are good to go. But be security conscious always.

I think Bauchi is one of the safe states in the north. I have never been there but I don't hear attacks happening over there.

In the university there, you will find plenty of southerners. You can always go there to mix up and unwind. Likewise the polytechnic.

Am in Jos ... always going to bauchi...it's depends on how u want to leave life there
..yeluwa area is where Christan area is.igbo, Yoruba...but pls dnt ever talks about region issue with them...don't show superiorty..tell them that u are new in office ..so that they can be speaking English with you. Cares alot for them..this how you can enjoy the place...costof housing depends on your taste... transport now is moderate...but relatively hot weather

Aldol:
Just respect their culture,tradition and norms there and you are good to go. But be security conscious always.

I will, Thanks

Maj196:
I think Bauchi is one of the safe states in the north. I have never been there but I don't hear attacks happening over there.

Alright, thanks

tonak:
In the university there, you will find plenty of southerners. You can always go there to mix up and unwind. Likewise the polytechnic.

Thanks

Topajis:
Am in Jos ... always going to bauchi...it's depends on how u want to leave life there
..yeluwa area is where Christan area is.igbo, Yoruba...but pls dnt ever talks about region issue with them...don't show superiorty..tell them that u are new in office ..so that they can be speaking English with you. Cares alot for them..this how you can enjoy the place...costof housing depends on your taste... transport now is moderate...but relatively hot weather

I am not bias when it comes to religious differences and politically, I don't argue.
Thanks

It will add up as an experience for you.
If its better, then its worth it, Northerners are not as bad as people claim. Just dey your day and no pass your boundry.
I wish you best of God

Emmanuel555:


Thanks for the encouragement 🙏

The only issue you’ll have is safety on the road while going or coming

Emmanuel555:
Hello Everyone!
I applied for an internship job as an Optometrist in one of the reputable hospitals in Bauchi, I summoned the courage to go for the interview last month when they called, it was my first time going to Bauchi although I have been to Kaduna in 2012, so I already knew that it was going to be a long distant journey going from the eastern region. I went through Onitsha and it was about 15 hours journey both going and coming back. The interview was successful and today I was called to resume work next week.

I really love the atmosphere there since it's in Bauchi capital and I spent only 3 days.
But I'm much concerned about the security challenges, language barrier, religious view (I'm a Christian), foods and cost of living.
Please what are the precautions I need to take in order to work and survive there in a period of one year?
Are there things I should know before going and are there other challenges I'm likely to encounter.

[/b]NB: I also applied in different hospitals especially in Eastern region but non has called me so far.

Thanks.

[ Admin please move to front page, I need opinions.
[b]

First of all congratulations.

Can you tell us the name of this reputable hospital in Bauchi? Is it private?

Well back to your question, Bauchi is one of the most safest states in the North, very cheap, I mean very cheap, you only spend not more than 6k highest on TP to work.
About places you can stay, it depends on where you hospital is located, most big private hospitals Bauchi are situated in GRA.

You can stay in places like, Awala roundabout, Gidan mai, opposite barracks or Yelwa, close to the University and polytechnic.

Bauchi state is a Hausa speaking states, although there are a lot of Igbo's at Tudun Wada Dan iya popularly called Bayan gari. But bro, Bayan gari don cast, ashawo and cultist full am now, police raid that place every day.

Generally, you will enjoy Bauchi state, cheap, very cheap. Least I forget, you can get a decent one bed room and parlour for 80 to 100k, depending on location.

First of all, Guy you get mind o!
Congratulations on this start of a wonderful career!

Asked on my experience living in the north

Know how you interact with married Muslim women

Don't condemn their religion.

Don't poke nose

I regret leaving North

Kaduna and Nasarawa

Meteng:
The only issue you’ll have is safety on the road while going or coming

Yeah, hope it goes well

Saintinoo:

First of all congratulations.

Can you tell us the name of this reputable hospital in Bauchi? Is it private?

Well back to your question, Bauchi is one of the most safest states in the North, very cheap, I mean very cheap, you only spend not more than 6k highest on TP to work.
About places you can stay, it depends on where you hospital is located, most big private hospitals Bauchi are situated in GRA.

You can stay in places like, Awala roundabout, Gidan mai, opposite barracks or Yelwa, close to the University and polytechnic.

Bauchi state is a Hausa speaking states, although there are a lot of Igbo's at Tudun Wada Dan iya popularly called Bayan gari. But bro, Bayan gari don cast, ashawo and cultist full am now, police raid that place every day.

Generally, you will enjoy Bauchi state, cheap, very cheap. Least I forget, you can get a decent one bed room and parlour for 80 to 100k, depending on location.

Thanks for your advice

olamilarks:
First of all, Guy you get mind o!
Congratulations on this start of a wonderful career!

My brother, I have to get the mind o
Thanks shaa

22o62021:
Asked on my experience living in the north

Know how you interact with married Muslim women

Don't condemn their religion.

Don't poke nose

I regret leaving North

Kaduna and Nasarawa

Noted, thanks too but why the regrets?

Styluss:
It will add up as an experience for you.
If its better, then its worth it, Northerners are not as bad as people claim. Just dey your day and no pass your boundry.
I wish you best of God

Thank you

Emmanuel555:


Noted, thanks too but why the regrets?

I was loved there more than the south

If I had remained in Kaduna
I would have studied in ABU

If I had remained in Lafia
I would have studied in NAspoly

And it's easier to make money through business there.

22o62021:


I was loved there more than the south

If I had remained in Kaduna
I would have studied in ABU

If I had remained in Lafia
I would have studied in NAspoly

And it's easier to make money through business there.

Alright