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| Wilson Joel. |
Stella ooo! E pele oooo! please see my status update on facebook...I will be GLAD if you HELP post on your BLOG ooo! Make people know say AMERICA no easy ooo! Because, hmmmmm people dey go through a lot to make it a day here o! Moving here should not be an escape route BUT who ever moves should know to be ready to work like 3 to 4 times harder than Naija. Biko, Help me help my people...I live in NAIJA AND I LOVE NIGERIA!!!
So i read the status and kinda found it interesting that people who live in Nigeria think living in the diaspora signifies the end of the hard life.....for some home is best.....read and share your opinion.
''GIST : So i got a haircut in Houston for $15 & shaved my bia bia for $10 i.e N5,000. Abeg where is Daudu A.K.A infiniti my barber for obodo naija?! Forget o! My barber back home is very good and all i pay him is N500 for real! I am going to have to double that, seeing the kind of yamayama haircut (GORIMAMPA) wey i come yankee come barb o! LOL!!!! See me see wahala, No be the money dey pain me o, na the GORIMAMPA wey i eventually had to tell the barber to do jejelly before he go do me MO abi na NO- HAWK! LOL!
MORAL : You never know what you have until it begins to done on you that you are either #1.losing it, #2.about to lose it or #3. you've lost it totally! Wake up before you get to STAGE #3!!!!
So, to those of you screaming and clamoring for NIGERIA to split, think again IF you think those who live for "obodo oyinbo" are plucking money on the tree or doing "ABRACADABRA" . . . . As a matter of FACT and BIG KUDOS to them, i hail them oooo!!! To every NAIJA person living outside :LEGALLY & doing things with SANITY! Una too much ooooo!!!! House rent every month alone for a good one is from $2,000 (i.e N330,000)!!!! That's money for a one bedroom for an upcoming bachelor in Lasgidi!!! No be beans!
I enter BETA restaurant for Lagos, i no go finish N3,000 for a DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEAL! For yankee, no be so o my fellow NIGERIANS & AFRICANS before una tink say these people here dey do "Snake & Ladder" Mba o! Dem dey work very hard.....
For naija, you dey buy petrol for how much again??? Come here come ask how much petrol be! You tink say na 10 kobo?! My friend, let's think again o! You still want NAIJA to break? I am just asking?
For here to watch movie for beta place no be BEANS ooooo....For naija you dey pay N1,500 and you still want free popcorn oooo! Come try am here na!
You wan buy beta shoe for NAIJA, 10k for Balogun you don arrange BETA shoe wey i no know where the igbo guy wey dey sell am dey get am from...Oya come here na come buy shoe for store....just hold like $110 upwards for BETA one NOT "ABA MADE" Dem still dey so? I doubt am!
Ok,so you still wan relocate? Think am well o...Any which way, na your Choice. Whether na NAIJA you dey or OBODO OYINBO, ready to ACCLIMATIZE....#GBAM
Enoughsaid! #BRINGBACKNIGERIA #ThingswetakeforgrantedinNAIJA#NIGERIAgoSURVIVE #AMEN
And ehn ehn! MAke una no ask me "BROS WETIN YOU BRING FOR US O?" I go reply you "I GO AMERICA GO PLUCK MONEY FOR WHITE HOUSE?"
But he's looking fresh not stressed. For moi I'm going to die in abroad and we love to be buried there.
ReplyDeleteLolll.... Yes o, me too... I have told everyone if anything happened to me, I would like to be buried here
DeleteAsk him how many job dey naija, how cost of living is compared to wage? No electricity, water, bad road, kidnapping and armed robbery 247. It is indeed a wonderful country indeed
DeleteHate naija !
Delete'die in abroad' kwa? 'in'??? Abeg how u take reach der? Na swim u swim abi? Issorait.
DeleteDid this bros just go to Yankee. Only jjcs convert dollars to naira. How about converting the minimum wage too?
ReplyDeleteAbi o, help me ask am. Converting dollars to naira before spending. Abeg na naira dem dey pay u there bros. Abeg obodo oyinbo sweet n it is only hard for the illegals. The only thing you can complain about is bills but that is the reason why the system works here. Money is easier to spend in Nigeria because some eat the sweat of others but abroad, all you have you work for. My advice is for legal immigrant to go back to school to better acclimate with the environment and never leave above your means, America encourages "do it yourself" and you can easily get tools. Most people who complain about abroad are people who returned home due to their illegal status. If you travel abroad to visit or study, go back to your country when you are done. When you are a legal resident, you will be provided with tools to fit into the system.
DeleteWhen I migrated, people here where pushing me to do all sorts in the name of working. At a point, they murmured that maybe I was feeling too important to do menial jobs. But no, that wasnt the case, I thought to myself then that few years from then, my two kids would have grown and cost of living raised. My darling husband was lucky and got himself a job with the post office n I went back to school to read nursing. Today, by the grace of God, our income is more than enough to give us this comfortable life we have. We begged our parents back home to give us time to sort things. The mindset is so important. Come to think of it, most of us go to these countries with nothing, yet we survive, can the citizens of these countries go to Nigeria with Nothing and survive? @Mr poster, when you are in Rome, do like Romans. Seems you are prolly there to visit, sorry they spend dollars because the pay in dollars. You always have the choice of choosing where to be/live
DeleteTill you relocate permanently to Nigeria, all your wrote is rubbish. I can't wait to move to America. The high prices depends with the city and it ain't a big deal, cos you'll earn salary commensurate to the cost of living .
ReplyDeleteRubbish post.
ReplyDeleteLovely write-up,so true...I still prefer my naija any time...the only problem we have here is electricity and boko haram..
ReplyDeleteI know some people that wants to relocate to naija and establish good business but the problem is electricity...
I have stayed in New york for 1 year and my experience was horrible..
I wore my natural hair for 6months coz I can't spend 200dollars which is 32k to braid my hair God forbid...at a point I even learnt how to fix my hair my self....
To buy naija foods na wire..come see price untop egusi..hian I no fit shout...
The only good thing I enjoyed was constant electricity and shopping coz I know where I buy quality cheap things...Abeg ohhh Naija till I die Or is it Uk that I wanted to die of boredom?..that's when I discovered this blog..
This writer hit the nail on the head ..
Obodo oyibo is better when you go for holidays and come back but to live there No No No No No
i feel so ashamed on your behalf mrs have it all. Common 32k i use in doing christmas for kids, you can't afford for your tacky smelly hair? Oh! Only having pity on the whites that contacted EBOLA through the particles from your hair. Cheap article!
DeleteBroke ass linda eze
DeleteThis is my favourite topic. Let the arguments begin and no yabbing o!
DeleteFirst of all, Linda how can you even compare the two?! I've lived in the UK for over 11 years and all l can say is God save the Queen! You say Nigeria's defects are Boko Haram and electricity, you seem to have left out a thousand others l'll mention now:
Bad roads, rubbish health care, highest level of corruption anywhere in the world, lack of security everywhere (at home, work, market, bank, church you name it!), polluted water and (not even enough to go around!), poverty rate is astounding, lack of good schools, police protection is nil, in fact, l'll stop here for now
The way l see this is simple. Choose money(Naija) or choose good quality of life(Diaspora)
DeleteThe ball is in your court
Linda my sister ur head dey there. No mind ppl wey go dey form dey die slowly inside. Naija 4 life joor!
DeleteAnon 2:52,you are moron..big one at that,I will rather use the 200usd to buy a bag or footwear than give it out to make hair that I will not carry up to 1month....people have things they spend their money on and am one of those people that can't spend such amount on braids...
DeleteAm not extravagant coz I work hard for my money....
And yes,I have it all if that one dey pain you pass...stupid idiotic motherfucker...
Truth is i dont envy u ppl over dia at all.
ReplyDeleteWho doesnt no 'IT's a RAT RACE OVER THERE'
It az neva been my dream to travel n stay put outside d shores of naija.
For 1, i cant bear to stay too far frm my family, it wld kill me.
My sista wu wld be a gradu8ing nurse com nxt yr, az alredy statd bothering my popsy abt her plans to do masters in UK(and nt US).
She hates nig wit so much vigor.
She tells me she cant wait to be out.
My father wld say if everybody leaves who wld stay back n repair dis country?
This post is meant for those who have been to both sides
DeleteNot for a local ife bushfowl like you who probably see airport in movies
In case you want to apply for visa in future
Don't fill your application like you write here
It will be returned unprocessed
Btw,can you even pass IELTS?
Your abuse of the transitive verb 'would' is mind boggling.
DeleteEven where 'will' is more appropriate and will suffice.
You've been probably miseducated.
This post is meant for those who have been to both sides
DeleteNot for a local ife bushfowl like you who probably see airport in movies
In case you want to apply for visa in future
Don't fill your application like you write here
It will be returned unprocessed
Btw,can you even pass IELTS?
12:33. Na confirm bush gal i be oo, no dispute. You r as dumb as ppl wu raised u, y wld i do IELTS wen i wldnt want to stay outside d shores of naija? 12 :36. Mis-educated na english. Wetin do uneducated. U tink u can just jam a prefix anyhow, n ere u are correcting me oo. Hehehehe.. Una no dey tk eye see pinkshell,u two anony are fascinated wit pinkshell(always checkin my would #Smiles) i understnd sha, most of u wish u r living my life... My dear, my life aint perfect, its a tuff 1, be careful wat u wish ursef. U shld get bck to ur job, n continue wit ur rat race. Hunger n cold dont mix oo(Pinkshell leave dis ppl oo)
DeleteHahahahaha, true talk, life in diaspora isn't easy as people think. I don't even know how people make it in US. A country where couples never have time for each other because of work work work. If you don't have health insurance your own don finish be that. Thank God it's free here though Theresa May and her cohorts aren't happy about it.
ReplyDeletePure Unaldulterated Truth!!! Please help me tell them o.Me as a travel agent what's my own I go assist u process of applying for the visa n if embassy grant you best wishes but be prepared before you relocate,or your eye go clear,Nuff said
ReplyDeleteNa you be travel agent plus air hostess plus your cousin is an up and coming actress.
DeleteAnonymous 1.43 thanks no mind this yeye liar, they lie here and forget all their lies foolish ladies.
DeleteI love this blog die people here are so funny
DeleteWilson joel nna! E bi like say na empty purse you take go that one month holiday for US? U talk true sha e no dey easy as some people wey dey naija think! But even at that, peep still dey survive Next tym, if you one embark on that kin journey make
ReplyDeleteyou prepare yaself well shogbor!
Pepper thinks na owu ite saga Mr Wilson Joel!
Pepper spicy!
Pepper spicy, ishi ole?
DeleteYou sure don't know him. He's beta than you think. Mgbeke anuofia #fanwilsonjoel
Delete@Amy e ishi m' ala owerri aloga'
DeleteAnonymous mgbeke anuofia, na only waka come? Fanwilsonjoel ndi owu ite!
Pepper ose oku! Tomato london!
Mcheeeew
ReplyDeleteLol, this is funny.
ReplyDeleteSo true. I go to the stylist for a perm and she charges me a freaking $90 and still wants a tip,if you don't give her one she'll start giving an attitude. Or next time you come she'll make you wait like 2 hours, so I tip $10 extra (idiot woman). Haircut for boys $10 and barber sef want tip, girls $60, I can't go on.
Cold dey catch me to go to my mail box because of fear of bills, and it's like 85 degrees outside. I no fit continue just like the poster, na Papa God go help me.
$90 ke? That's a lot. In Newyork, perm with deep conditioning is just 50bucks and you tip for $10! *kokoye*(spanish) go almost lick ur feet sef. But its $100 to sew ur weave. Its is well.
DeleteThe tipping culture is so annoying!
DeleteNice try @ being humorous...yawns. Spoke the truth sha
ReplyDeleteMy own problem is about guys in Diaspora .When I was in uni in naija, guys can jusy write a cheque of #50,000 for your transport but here in UK is just 40 pound for your goodbye for visiting .Broke ass niggaz
DeleteAshewo alert at anon 1:50PM
DeleteAsawo
DeleteAbeg he should fly commot.
ReplyDeleteU cut hair for $10 dolls n you're screaming....
As if you don't earn more than you spend.
Abroad is sweet
The air is fresh
Atmosphere serene n everywhere calm....
Too many advantages n you would be looking like fresh fish year after year
Abeg take me abroad 1000 times over n I'd forever remain indebted to you
Cheers
Take u abroad? This babe dey kpakpa ajaoooo finito!!
DeleteFor once I agree with m-amie water
DeleteFor once I agree with m-amie water
DeleteAbeg this man should yansh down
ReplyDeleteIf US no good for you while you no come back instead you dey write epistle.
Nigeria is not better.
I have experienced the two sides and I prefer living in diaspora.
You can't compare the good health care and basic amenities of life you get abroad.
Every mallam with e kettle jare
CeeCee
Funny write up, but its very true. The only time Nigerians in diaspora get to enjoy is wen they com back home for holidays, cos of d currency difference. Wen they're over there, its work frm morning til midnight, and u dare not enjoy cos u end up wasting the money u worked so hard for. If u re able to secure a good job here in Nigeria aftr sch, its far much better than travelling abroad, except if u re sure of a better job there. But in truth, white men see blacks as their slaves, so they'll nevr make it easy for u, or place u on d same level wt them. Thers no place like home finally
ReplyDelete@Lyndy Mk, thank you for your honest comments. What our people fail to realize is that the white man looks down on black people and will never allow you become comfortable in their country. You will work twice as hard as him but will never reach his level in your career and will never be compensated like him. You will always feel like you are starting your career because he will never allow you to reach your potential.
DeleteExcuse me, l'm not sure you have even travelled to begin with for you to say people work from morning to midnight. Or it could be that the only people you know are those in care and "early momo". Abeg, change your clique and move with professionals(and l don't mean yahoo boys). There are lawyers, GPs, Accountants, IT specialists etc that have great jobs and work smart, not more. They take vacs like twice a year and enjoy life to the full. Pls change your mindset o and see the real diaspora, abeg!
DeleteBlacks should accept that they are their own greatest enemy and not the white man. Even in Nigeria, black man no go give fellow black man promotion. Even if Oyibo wan give you opportunity, na your fellow 9ja for office go tell am no and they sabi lie..kai
DeleteIf you have a good job abroad please stay put, work hard and plan your life. If you have dual citizenship, get an expert position if you want to work in 9ja. The difference in wages bw Oyibo and a Nigerian is crazy even though you both have the same job title. This country is a joke!
Spoken like a true Nigerian. You all and complex issues. Nigerians are here doing great while those of you that are used to Naija way of doing things keep complaining about being held down. Abeg sit down, there are many high achievers here in the US. Yes there is racism but it is even better than our tribalism. Stop listening to the gist from your lazy brother that did horribly here because he was busy chasing white women and not actually going to school. He probably bombed his interviews, our Naija people make it here Abeg o.
DeleteSilly generalising. I left work at 6 got on the train and got home by 6.45. Some of you live in vi, work in vi and are still stuck in traffic. I've just had dinner and am now stretched out on my sofa watching sky tv. I earn only £25k a year and still manage to save £800 every month. Nigeria lacks way too many basic amenities to compare to even Ghana talk less of UK or US.
DeleteAnon 3.51 u obviously know labourers. If you as a black man are a victim of crime this same white men u so blatantly call racist will enforce the law to seek justice on your behalf. Does that happen in nigeria? Is poverty not a sin in nigeria? If u fall foul of someone with up to 5k (less than £20) in their pocket can they not get you arrested?
DeleteIf you're not getting ahead in your career then u are at fault. FACT.
Naturally, living in any society has its pros and cons.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it isn't easy living in the western world, cos you pay through the nose for all the amenities you enjoy.
But what of a society where these amenities (light, good roads, healthcare, social security, running water/drainage, etc) do not even exist, much less paying for them? I certainly know where i want to be, though the streets may not be paved with gold.
Click my name for all your celebration cakes n cupcakes, cheers
Having said that, I won't advise anyone with an averagely good income to pack up and relocate, which some people do.
DeleteI dey Uk, I dey reason to run comot. We really take a lot if things in Nigeria for granted. I stay in a shared house (i.e I share bathroom, kitchen and lounge... Face me I face u upgrade), I pay abt 80,000 naira per month for d room. If I triple d amount, I would rent a good 1 bedroom flat in Ph. Let me not get into the food matter. By God's grace, I would jejely go back to 9ja when I am done with my program. Hopefully, 9ja would still be one country. I earnestly pray so
ReplyDeletePele, you are probably a student.
DeleteYour rent is cheap btw
DeleteWill u earn up to that much in a month in naija? And yes u sound like a student.
DeleteMsheeeeew. Was he trying to be funny or what? He even included his pics because he'd so confident he's made a hit on Sdk with what we already know. Melodramatic is putting it mildly brov. Hope u got a day job? Byeeeeee
ReplyDeleteWetin this old Bros dey yarn sef?
ReplyDeleteThat's your own lot o, no use am as yardstick take judge every.....
Some of us can comfortably afford these things and still send tidy sums home to our folks in Naija. We do legit cus we went to school and come what may, we would rather remain here and only do visits to Naija.
Haircut of 500 naira in Naija some can still not afford but can comfortably afford it when they come here, it's only a matter of time but in Naija, where are the jobs? Have you bothered to wonder why the crime rate is increasing in Naija? Stealing, kidnapping, rituals, yahoo yahoo,
Abeg, Naija has failed it's people jare.
Diaspora anyday anytime.
long hisssss...smh
DeleteMr bond,james bond...u dey mind am?
DeletePeople who cant make it of maija r alwayz pained lol.
DeleteI couldn't help but laugh through this..well said tho.. its just so sad that our youths ignore all these and still attempt the travails of deserts and seas in search of greener pastures. It's definitely not any greener on the other side. I'm always demoralised when I see educated Nigerians in diaspora take on menial jobs just to survive legally and the impatient ones go illegal.. Naija go better,that I believe!
ReplyDeletewell ill leave this for people that live outside nigeria,but seriously the insecurity in this country is a big issue because for the 1st time in my life im thinking of relocating.
ReplyDeletethe amount you are paid abroad is not the same you receive in naija.
ReplyDeleteYou live in the US and you are using barbers! Are you a learner? You better go learn to cut your hair yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhy must you go to eat at restaurants? Hand dey pain you to cook?
If you don't live fake live or try to live large like people foolishly do, no need to worry that much. Work hard and live below your income, you will be very fine.
Team diaspora anyday!
funny enough most white guys cut their own hair. Most baber shops cater to foreigners
DeleteVery funny and interesting and its the truth. Now na chocolate for duty free get us this period oh. Life is not easy here and there. You don't know what you have till you lose it abi? I love my country to the last. Anytime I travel, I always look forward to returning back to naija. Nigeria jaga jaga, but I still love it very much. Its just the corrupt leaders and BH that are trying to make life unbearable for its citizens. Other than that, we are good to go.
ReplyDelete"duty free chocs" spare a thought for those who have real problems
DeleteNice words!
ReplyDeleteLet him that 'readeth' take heed.
In another news my birthday is coming up on the 1st of June. My hubby is planning a surprise party for me hehe hehe! He doesn't know I know already because I saw a text from my caterer sending him account number. And he replied that she would get her balance at the venue.
ReplyDeleteI'm so anxious I wish I knew the venue that will help me calm my nerves. I hate surprises. I don't like to be caught unaware. Well I've got my game plan. I bought a dress and accessories already. Even if he tells me let's go and buy fuel on Sunday I will knack my dress with complete make up and accessories.
Maybe I will borrow liver and send pics to sdk.
Lol! @"even if he tells me lets go and but fuel i will knack my dress"Sweet mother! Na u biko! Abi o, you go cabash the plan! No room to be taken my suprise! ha ha ha ha! HBD in advance!
DeletePepper ose oku!
Hehehehehe
DeleteCarry-on joor! Happy bday in advance, hope to see d pictures of you all 'knacked' up on Sunday.
*hugs*
Hahaha! My husband tries to do something different for me every year. I found out twice but still try to act all surprised! Happy bday dear
DeleteAwww so nice. Wish u Hbd in advance. Abeg gist us how it all went + d surprise o.
DeleteMy correct music director. You talk am well ooo. No be small thing. Even some of us wey get Masters apply for cleaning job for Obodo Britain, dem talk say we no qualify. My friend do security for wnter, cold wan turn my lekpa to "Okporoko". Naija for life. Obodo di mma. Make we put hand do am well for we Country, with God, e go beta. It starts with everyone of us. I resolve to be a good Nigerian for the Nigeria I want to see...Make we carry go!
ReplyDeleteBut a masters degree does not qualify u to clean. U r over qualfied so no serious employer will take u on when they know you'd leave once u get a better job. Experience counts the most in the UK. Most of u complain so much after a 1 year or 2 as if it didnt take others longer to stabilize.
DeleteBuhehehe....nothing is as it seems, all dat glitters aint gold...fowl wey no gree hear word,na inside pot of soup dem sorry 4am.
ReplyDeleteAbeg these is baseless! The poster is comparing prices rather than comparing standard of living! Why should the prices be the same when we are not using the same currency. Last time I checked it was a $1 to ₦158 . $2k for a month he must be living in beverly hills! Remember nepa no dey take light o. Please he shud take several seats if he was comparing lagos to other states I will understand. I was in ogbomosho last week for work and I was entering bike ₦ 40 the distance was like from CMS to VGC gate o! While from cele to pako is ₦ 100! just to cross from airport road to MM2 is ₦ 200 for toll! Do it twice in a day ₦ 400! Fuel nko? I buy 8k in my car every week! Wether d fuel dey evaporate I no know. Abeg am beginning to rant, poster if yankee don taya you, come back. Afrqiah airlines still comes to naija!
ReplyDeletePlease just shut up. I pay $2000 monthly and It ain't even in angel town.
DeleteExactly. Why convert currency? Very silly
Delete$2000 abi? #yimu
DeleteMy sis pays 2000 pounds too evry month. It's well
DeleteJesus christ! is jus as if this guy is trying to discourage me, having a deep taught now.
ReplyDeleteAre u already there or are you still at the verge of going there?
DeletePepper ose hot!
"Thought" you mean. U for kukuma call am tout at once. We'll understand
DeleteStoree.
DeleteLol. So true. Even the doctors there work their ass out. And at the end, you'll get to treat only black and unwanted patients. Racism is still real.
ReplyDeleteLiar !!! I treat white pple you go say racism for your side not everywhere
DeleteHe is not a doctor jo. All these lie lie people. Doctors are in high demand. If you are good, you will get patients. Again, stop carrying baseless rumors around. Kai Naija people, they can sell you people with lies.
DeleteAh its even worse if u live in London, im here for sch and I tell pple once I'm done with my dissertation. I'm headed bk to naija wit d next available flight. I live in a 2bd flat wit anoda flatmate and it's £1000 per month, not even in a very high brow area. That money go reach u rent a fully furnished flat in VI 3bed or even 5 bed duplex in Lekki. To do nails na fire, cheapest is £10, just to change ur polish is £5 (that is d same amt I spend to do full set in naija wit change) eh I don't wanna enter food it's crap, not fresh and damn expensive. I see my bro and sis here working 10hrs everyday and yet they can't save enuf cos rent, transport and food finishes d salary. So my dears in naija pls staty where u are & make d most of it. Except u have a job offer here or wanna come for sch. Money no dey here as una tink. In nigeria I make more money and i'm able to save, heck when I was 22, I could buy a brand new hyundia ix 35 wit blinking. But for here who dash monkey banana.
ReplyDeleteNa only you waka go?
DeletePepper ose oku!
Only you nd God know d work you do wey get dat kind money to buy car
DeleteAnon 4:28 plz help me ask o
DeleteWhere do you fix complete nails for N1,350 (£5) in Naija?
DeleteIt must be under the bridge.
I have friends that are going through hell in america! The conditions there are very bad now! Scandinavia is way better.
ReplyDeleteWhich Scandinavia is wey better? My dear you may earn higher in the Scandinavia countries but you will also end up paying higher!
DeletePepper the unquenchable!
Nd why r they still dere? Cos naija is hellest!
Deletebut thats a well known fact now,
ReplyDeleteas a fresh graduate living in Yankee, I was earning $5,000 per month , babe I thought I was balling, until I paid almost $1500 in taxes, my apartment costs $1,000/month, got my car $200/month, started paying car insurance $200, health insurance $100,feeding $400/month, used to send $500 to my folks, gas to and from work(a one hour drive) $150, hair $100/month, that is minus all these small small spendings. peeps be calling me from naija to send money to them, and they never did understand that I just couldn't.
Fast forward couple of years down the drain, I relocated, got a job, it was a bitter pill to swallow to earn 200k per month for entry level, I got relocation allowance and paid my rent for the year, babe because I don pay rent, got car allowance buy car, I could not believe that I had almost $1,300 in my hands every month to just do whatever.
check am $5,000 a month in yankee and pretty much no savings and stress boku versus $1,300 a month in naija obviously with the relocation and car allowances I got makes my life much easier.
Needless to say, growing through the ranks, I was able to make major investments, buy a house, and I travel twice a year to whatever location I want to.surely Naija is the best, its a no-brainer the stress in yankee is just too much, miss out on your bills for just one month and watch how your credit ratings will collapse like a pack of cards, even having an effect on your ability to get a job in future. P.S I am a citizen oh and suffer boku like this, imagine what those without paper are going through, SIGH
#TEAMNAIJAFORLIFE#
The problem with people like you is that you equate quality of life with money. I'd rather live in a country where my std of living is high than live in a country where l can earn billions and not have health or security to enjoy it!
DeletePlus why you paying 200 dollars for a car, save up and buy a small one. Why is your car insurance 200 bucks??? Standard of living supersedes whatever Naija has to offer I am sorry. Naija sweet when,you have money but it is hopeless when you don't. Obodo Oyibo, Atleast you can hustle legit.
DeleteGood analysis!
DeleteIf only peeps in diaspora stop all the efizzy they do when they visit Nigeria, then we folks we believe you. Because action speaks louder than words!
Have you checked how much anybody working legally makes per hour. What is their minimum wage,how about security ,light and water. Please ,don't compare at all. My cousin who is a qualified doctor just got his first job in a Nigeria and his monthly salary is 150,000 .In America ,even garbage disposal men ,illiterate store keepers makes more than $2,000 monthly,their children attend public schools free. Yes,they work harder than those living in Nigeria but in America there is dignity in labour and job security,so many things one can enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy first time commenting and its only to tell everyone that you are a LIAR. You are worst than the devil himself. You are a LIAR. A very big lie. If you were near me and you made this idiotic comment, I would have slapped you so hard, just out of principle. You are a LIAR. Which store keeper makes $2000? When the minimum wage signed by obama justbarely Iincreased over 8 bucks? Guys do this calculation and you will know where you fall. Say you make $8/hr × 40 hrs/week = $320.00. Say you get paid bi-weekly, that's, $320 ×2 =$640.00 bi weekly. Say you live in Delaware with no state tax, only have to pay Federal tax, so you have $640×(31/100) = $441.60.
DeleteSo, you pay in 2 weeks is $441.60 ×2 = $883.20. This means a store clerk makes approximately, $883.20 in a month. This person in America is considered living below poverty level, in other words, wretched, poor. There are Nigerians making this amount. Only reason they are able to send money home is because they are on welfare. Welfare is for the poor people. The government gives you food, a card to use to shop at walmart and other stores that accepts government credit cards, you have goodwill to provide clothes and shoes for you. You live in Section 8 homes where the government pays for your housing. They even give you money for riding on a bus. Now, I don't mind the govt paying welfare but dawgannit, for mofo's like you riding on my back and my taxes and you come on here to gloat about finances that you're not making? Im very educated with a Masters and im barely comfortable. I want to move back to Nigeria, I just cant afford the flight and the cost to live until I secure a job. I swear, if I see one more idiotic, false comments on here from lying ass Nigerians, im gonna choke someone. Enough with the lies. I no, im not fresh off the boat either, I went to high school, college and had my masters here. Guys, take it to the bank what im telling you. Better to come visit than to loose you life in Nigeria only to come here and get on welfare. Nigerians, its embarrassing when you guys bring out your card. Go back home. Its obvious its not working for you here and let people in Nigeria know its not easy. Some Nigerians dont get to work until 10am in the morning, what? Come here and try that rubbish and see if you will still have a job. Oh this guy just made me mad this morning. Im gonna go take my chill pill and simmer down.
If you are mad, pls go to psychiatric hospital .What's your problem with people on welfare .Is it your fathers money?
DeleteGod bless you for being truthful....
DeleteAnon 4:54...Look here! My dad lives in Sydney, Australia and he's very comfortable. He lives in a 3 bedroom flat, pays his bills comfortably, fuels his car without problem and he works 6am-2pm daily excluding weekends! He sends over $2K home monthly and he travels to Nigeria twice a year. We the family live very comfortable here in Nigeria, a very good house, cars and all. FYI he didn't school abroad, he relocated because it was the wise thing to do. The only reason I'm still here is because of NYSC, once I'm done it's goodbye Nigeria. So just because overseas did not work for Mr A doesn't mean it won't work for Mr B.
DeleteAnon 8:50 your papa dey do another thing.
DeleteObviously pealie doesn't know how welfare system works hence her retort. Listen pealie, its obvious you are ignorant. Referring someone to a psychiatric hospital when your ignorance is on full display is just a sad reality. I shudder to think that people as ignorant as you vote come election time. Please educate yourself on the welfare system. I would not waste my time educating you on something that's this basic. Pealie, it also shows you haven't traveled outside the four walls of your habitat. Not being well traveled is not the issue either, its your level of ignorance and the nerve to be aggressive at the same time. You look young, ill excuse your actions to that.
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ReplyDeletePls this guy is exaggerating. I live in California and things are not that bad. Shoes are way more expensive in naija abeg. Solid shoes that I can get here for $50, in naija it's probably about $150. The hair cut thing is quite accurate though. U can get a very good apartment for $700 a month. That $2000 might be short let for those who come here on holiday. Mr Man, abeg I'm sure this is ur first time coming to yankee... things are not that bad here abeg. don't give those back home a grim picture and don't lie like this next time I beg. Remember, liars go to hell. I'm not saying life here is sooooo easy cos it's not. But get a good degree and you'll be able to get a good job and pay all ur bills.
ReplyDeleteIts obvious you don't live abroad,maybe you go to visit ( thru internet)... we are talking bills and taxes you talking bout shoes? F*ck outta here
DeleteHe is not exaggerating Mr California!
DeleteMinimum wage is $8.25/hour. 40hours/week. After tax it's about $1100/month. So give and take a diaspora earns $3-5k/month depending on the nature and number of jobs they do.
I live in a $900 apartment. By the time I pay my utilities, insurance, car loan, and my credits, I have very little to survive by. But am still thankful because life in diaspora is far better than in Nigeria!
What i just understood from this write up is that it pays way better to be a barber in yankee than to be a barber in Nigeria. In yankee hardwork pays but in naija hardwork kills. #teamDiasporaAnyday.
ReplyDeleteHahahahahahahaha dats true. Its not easy livin abroad. But if u av a gud job, those tins will b beans for u.
ReplyDeleteStella the guy is right abeg..... Na only light I dey enjoy here o, infact I dey beg naija people to send me money from time to time to fit meet up..... When I finish school, I dey come back house jeje.......SHAK!
ReplyDeleteStella trust me I can relate totally with this chap.ive lived in d uk for six years and trust moi I wanna RUN back home.d life is damn expensive d bills I pay on rent and council tax alone a month is 1656 each month (464,680)Naira monthly oooo....omg!dats asides other bills o,with 3 kids to feed...I agree about the extremely good sides of the west,eg healthcare,infrastructure.security,power etc but when u consider d price u pay for this things,it's mind boggling..in a month I spend minimum of one million Naira just for d basics here in d uk...my sis I'm considering moving back home oo,if I put in 1 million monthly into my country,@ least for sure I will create jobs for @ least 3 people dat way I'm contributing my quota....abroad life na shit life I swear!people who don't feel d strain re d ones on benefit,d gov supports with living costs one way or another..me I even bring money from my business in nig to blow in jand..wat d hell,I don Gaya Biko!abroad life na shit life I swear,work work work and work yet u can never be rich,u only survive..9 out of 10 people who live abroad have no solid savings,they work to pay bills and have a little change which off course they need to survive..everything they own na credit.house,car,TV,fridge,even cloth,pant,all na higher purchase.,and they keep digging even deeper into d credit system..na so Barclays pursue me to collect credit card with 10k pounds limit,na so I turn usain bolt ooo...long story short,abroad don't make u rich not to talk of wealthy never,it only keeps u afloat.....
ReplyDeleteAnd the alternative in Nigeria? No good roads to drive your jeep, no peace of mind for your priced possessions, no good schools to send your kids, walled houses, 2 generators for basic amenity that should be free...
DeleteThe truth is Nigerians will never appreciate quality of life because we always assume money is the solution to everything
U sound like u live above ur means.
DeleteSorry o, iya charlie means business o!
DeleteAnd wot kind of job will u do here to make d I million naira. U neva see anything
DeleteDon't mind all these lazy people cussing out Nigeria, u have 2 work ur ass out 2 survive abroad, dat is why most of their ladies carry natural hair, they will tell u #teamnaturalhair, to retouch alone costs a lot of money. Most guys dat stay abroad are always stingy an d aggressive cos they know wat they are going thru 2 make money. And most of d people dat live abroad always beg money frm d ones dat come 4 holiday, I can testify 2 dat, here people can buy u free food and drinks but there? Hahahaha u are on your own o! I love abroad just 4 hols, if u are a hardworking person dat has vision u will make in naija, no racism, no psychopaths dat full America and UK, not 2 talk of spending ur hard earned money on tax, u even pay 4 parking ur car at a shopping mall and even ur own house. ..lol, I can't deal joor. Naija 4 life!
ReplyDeleteSo poor people in nigeria are lazy? U spent the whole 6 months on ur visa with some sharp guys who obtained u. And dumass u dont pay to park in your own house. U got played luv.
DeleteThank you anon about the natural hair upsurge! It is because of the money and the damage the weather does to the hair, that is why most are going natural!
Delete@9:42, its called homeowners association fee. If you move to a developmental area, it is a necessary/mandatory fee you have to pay. It is necessary for the upkeep of your environment including fixing your curb and or parking area. If you live in a fancy condominium, you pay this as well. Oh, it is "dumbass" not "dumass." Stay classy kid and stick with what you know.
Deletehahahaha....well said!!
ReplyDeleteNa yu sabi that one bcos i will still like to go there....
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You still want to go where? What happened to Jupiter! Those erristial terrestrial wey dey there talk say there na paradise! So where you wan waka go?
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DeleteStella!I swear it's not easy. Na as I go see, I run come back come dey serious with my job here in Naija.It ain't rosy over there mehn!
ReplyDeleteBetter to go visiting with your money in your account and master card handy, then you'll be respected even by the oyibos.
Where r u guys going dat u're so scared of oyibos? Most oyibos I know want to hang with me.
DeleteAbeg make this guy go sit down..15 years ago i had same taught of Nigeria was better,but fast forward to 2014 Most of my friends that travelled then are DOING extremmely well.If you dont have good connection and God in Nigeria,am highly sorry,NO FUTURE FOR YOU IN NIGERIA.If i have the opportunity to send my entire lineage abroad,i ll be faster than Usain Bolt.Nobody is saying that they pluck money on tree abroad,but there are many opportunities for you to achieve your dreams.MOST DESTINIES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED IN NIGERIA,SO Mr WRITER GO SIT DOWN.
ReplyDeleteFunny but true talk....tho what ogagorimakpa forgot to mention is that's d value for their money. And becos our currency ain't got value that's y when u convert it seems much .
ReplyDeleteOok will think about it then
ReplyDeleteYou can yab this guy all you want but he is saying the truth.... I know him, he doesn't live abroad, he lives in Lagos. So he's only giving you a first hand warning.... And oh he is not doing badly and not broke for sure....he's not talking from the view of a broke person but of a truthful person cos as i know of him as well, that's what he stands for... Can you buy a plane ticket to America and dream of spending naira there? Nigerians sef.... Only bad belle full una stomach... Naija is sure bera, I lived in Italy for 12 years, graduate of medicine. Crap economy, what they enjoy is what someone else did for them. Infrastructure and CO... #teamnaija4life
ReplyDeleteGo fr deliverance. So nothing came out of ur 12yrs of slavery/prostitution in italy. And u eventually gt deported.
DeleteGo fr deliverance. So nothing came out of ur 12yrs of slavery/prostitution in italy. And u eventually gt deported.
DeleteIdiotic fool, lived in Italy roaming the streets protituting. Graduate my foot! Do you know how many immigrants get into that country by sea on a daily basis and the government has to cater for them? Why won't the economy be crap when lazy bastards like you went there to become nuisance? Idiot. I'm married to an Italian and I know what the economy was before you lots over populated the country.
DeleteMumu peopleeeee una no dey read that na why most of una get F10 for English comprehension..... Shweepppzzzz he say him dey live for naija o and not abroad. My contiri pipo sha, diaarrizzzz God o.... Value your fellow naija people, if na Oyinbo write this tin now, e go don enter even newspaper. SMH. Bros!! You talk am well.... Abeg dash me that ya watch ooo chai chai....
ReplyDeleteI pray for VISA to USA and UK for you all who want to go and live there, in fact permanent residence sef.... Lol. If you don't run back after seeing your illusions are all untrue call me "bongos'
ReplyDeletePlease name 10 successful bu siness (legit o) people who did not at some point live abroad.
DeleteI'm waiting.
Liar@linda eze,who dash u newyor?u wey ur mama na akara she dey fry for enugu junction lie kill u
ReplyDeleteLook at this fool...atleast,she has a source of income...wetin your mama dey do?no be ashewo work?...sharing HIV like pure water..
DeletePOC,my mum dosent live in Enugu..get your facts right...
Look at this fool...atleast,she has a source of income...wetin your mama dey do?no be ashewo work?...sharing HIV like pure water..
DeletePOC,my mum dosent live in Enugu..get your facts right...
I forgot to add,there's no place like Enugu junction in Enugu...mugu
DeleteYes home is home but Nigeria is too stressful for one to leave all his life. Nigeria is expensive more than abroad depending on where you live,you cut your hair with 500naira at mainland at the island you are charged 1500 sometimes 2000naira that's $12 for same hair. If you want good hair cut visit real Akata's barber shops not Nigerians because our barbers abroad just learnt the trade abroad can't cut well and they cut hair abroad because they have no alternative work in some cases.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to rent it depends on where you live in Nigeria,when you pay rent at lekki for 2.5 to 3million for a decent home it's same as paying $1800 monthly for rent in America or £1100 in London unlike mainland where you can pay less than 1m for rent. Everything in life is level, what you can afford and how best and where you want it.
The best thing is to have access to both world because your traveling outside,you are learning things and being exposed to the world and other cultures. I hate abroad because of loneliness,unwanted daily letters unlike Nigeria no postman's letters, abroad no family to talk to when you need them. While Nigeria situation is more worrisome lack of electricity,security,jobs,healthcare,bad education all this can cause frustration,anger and early deaths. Is true people work 2 to 3 jobs in Yankee unlike Europe you do just one job in most cases and Americans take more credits loans than Europeans and Nigerians back home so they need to work their ass to repay credits.
I can leave on $100 weekly abroad just keeping low profile but it can never happen in Nigeria. You spend more daily on peoples need than yourself. I love my access to both world and a bit of Nigeria wahala. Every Nigerian loves home but our problem is leadership if we have the best men/women in power working for the goodness of Nigeria honestly,you won't find any Nigerian abroad even when you travel you will return back like Arabs that travel to London during summer period do. Bad leadership and hunger drives everyone away from our once beloved country.
God bless u
DeleteWhat he has said is the truth. I live in the UK (studying) so I am seeing things and quite frankly cant wait to go back home. @007 How many Nigerians send money home? good money? they are probably
ReplyDelete1. dealing drugs
2. 419
3 working every hour possible and suffering here and sending all they make home so that family will say they are happening meanwhile they live in one rooms. I know a guy in London who poses with other people cars and posts it on FB and sends it home, his family and foolish babes thinks he is rolling in it... meanwhile he is a cleaner.. It is all this pretence that makes Nigerians want to die to come here. God help us
I live in the uk and omo e no easy because the fear of bills is the beginning of hot piss. Winter nko when ur gas n light bill comes. It's not easy rara that's why I'm on full benefits in a 2bed house. Out of benefit money £70pw I go still put gas n electricity and buy food, fone bill, and buy furniture omo God dey ni o. Make I enjoy like Oyinbo I fit go back to work next year sha but this year o mba mba I no fit.
ReplyDelete...and so people like me continue to slave our ass off to fuel the lifestyle of lazy bones like you. So much for tax payer's efforts. Infact , you are very stupid for this insensitive comments of yours.
DeleteSo u're not working intentionally? Oya, leave this place osiso.
DeleteAnon you are mad. I am 27 I have been working since age 15 and I live in the uk. I am a masters holder in oil and gas and no job dey. I refuse to do silly jobs again and I'm currently pregnant and due soon. So Neva in ur sad life call me lazy bones. I will claim everything claimable till my child is 1 years old then il start looking for work. So go fuck yourself DICKHEAD!!!!
DeleteAt 9:50, I understand your point and stance but your comment is a bit insensitive to other tax payers tho. Now, if others decide to get pregnant at the same period as you, who would you rely on? Its insensitive but the fact is, you're pregnant, there's not much hard labor you can do until you deliver. I understand the point of the other tax payer as well, if I feel like I don't wanna work but I burst my rear everyday, pay my taxes only to read your comments, then it will send me off the path for sure.
DeleteIn America, the more you get those degrees,
ReplyDeleteThe higher your pay.
Minimum wage ain't gonna get you a Princess Fairy Tale ending.
Tell them o! Get back to school and see yourself making money. No short cutss to success. @stella I'm sure u live in the US
DeleteTell them o! Get back to school and see yourself making money. No short cutss to success. @stella I'm sure u live in the US
DeleteIs life better in Nigeria?some barber shop in Nigeria charge as high as 1000 Naira for children haircut,even good apartments cost more than writer mentioned in Nigeria, so why is he ranting? It seems he lived in a remote part of Nigeria hence his shock but he also forgot to add that minimum wage in Nigeria monthly is 18k while in the Us it's between 7-10 dollars per hour.
ReplyDeleteIts amusing that the cost of a haircut is the yardstick in use so far. Lol.
Deleteanon 12.51 is perharps the only person who spoke undiluted truth.Living anywhere is not easy.In NIGERIA YOU NEED GOD and serious connections,but abroad ,you need GOD and wisdom.How many destinies have died(people die everywhere dont get me wrong)i have got 2 girls.We need at least £100 for us 3 to visit the salon,in life everything is about sacrifice,i would rather do that now and make sure my children dont go through the hardship i went thru in the future.People abroad sometimes exagerrate stuff to discourage other people who intend going abroad.NO PAIN NO GAIN
ReplyDeleteMadam learn how to do hair. Even jamaicans dont take their kids to salons.
DeleteI am so sure most of the people abusing this dude have not stepped outside this country!! Am not referring to those from a rich home,it's not easy! I had my masters in the uk and I know watsapp! Most people leave Nigeria and end up doing menial jobs all because they didn't do their proper research! Yes it's good to relocate to an advanced country only if you have a good job waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteI live in hempstead NY, the poster is just trying to be relevant,I'm sure he came in here illegally. Really? Complaining of house rent,where u aav all facilities at ur beck and call! Very myopic view! If u live here by converting $$ to naira,I bet u'll get nothing done. Poster, that's why d US have micidiz,subway,taco bells.popeyes for people like you. No do pass ur self as an illegal immigrant. I laugh out loud cos u feel Nigeria is better than the US. Take ur naija mentality back to Nigeria. I never worked 2jobs to pay bills. Instead I improved my self by going back to school and then God gave me a good job to sustain myself. I never had a single credit card and I still don't have. Living in abroad is self discipline,hardwork and prayers. Just so u know,its not easy anywhere! U got to pay the price. Local champion poster,don't discourage people from coming to the US.
ReplyDeleteIts very obvious the writer has no papers and just landed yankee. No one in their right mind will convert dollars to naira.. well unless of course you are visiting or you just moved over.
ReplyDeleteNo one will hand anything over to you and its not about greasing anybody's palms to get the job. Students find it rough because they are simply broke. And finally, it may be expensive, but at least what I pay for works! Naija people pay electric bills but don't enjoy it because it doesn't work.
Chai chai chai!!! I see suffer heads here trynna curse a brother out for exposing them... Even though the intent of what i read here isn't to insult anyone. Nigerians anam achikwanu.... He has said the truth and if you no like am go and deep ya head inside hot bucket of red oil. You get it, olodo people.
ReplyDeleteWell said Mr. Wilson but I don't pray to spend all my years on this continent. I am a convenant child and any country I find myself, the God I serve will never leave me stranded. Amen
ReplyDeleteits a lie joor! problem with Nigerians is they like to live above their means and born children like dog.
ReplyDeletein yankee there is fresh air, you get good medical care at least in Europe its cost almost nothing, good roads, constant electricity, your children go to uni and you pay almost nothing according to your income.
live in lagos first and see if you will not have hypertension, with very polluted noisy-dusty-dirty environment.
comparing a country that survives on less than 1 dolars a day and a country where people make 50 dollars aday?? mtchhww get-away-you!
My sweet fiance is seriously plannin 2 relocate abroad prolly canada or dubai. I neva liked d idea...I can't stand being a 2nd citizen of any con3. I can't bare not being around my family. I can't just deal! O well I.guess I dnt hv muc of a choice.
ReplyDeleteU can stay behind. They will surely find a 1st citizen to marry. Mumu.
DeleteIt's sheer economic ignorance to directly convert $$$ to Naira and use it as a measure of standard of living. The two economies, US and Nigeria are very different, so its not exactly the same as saying $25 amounts to 5000naira. U need to be an economist to understand what I mean. Minimum wage is 7.25$ per hour in my state, that amounts to 1200$ if u work 40hours a week, that's over 200,000naira, and I am just a student worker..but then there is opportunity cost, forgone alternatives. what that amount can do for u here is different from what it can do in Nigeria. U also forgot all the good things that can be bought at a cheap price cos it is a productive and growing economy...
ReplyDeleteStandard of living anyone? You don't compare two economies by simply converting their currencies!
ReplyDeleteWELL I HV LIVED IN BOTH PLACES. I LOVE NAIJA COS WE ARE DRAMATIC PEOPLE AND HOME IS HOME. BUT I LOVE AMERICA TOO COS AFTER LIVING HERE FOR A WHILE, U BEGIN TO SEE HOW HUMAN BEINGS SHOULD LIVE. THE ECONOMY HERE IS BETTER, ITS A PROGRESSIVE ONE. NO ONE HUMAN BEING..NOT EVEN THE PRESIDENT CAN BE RICHER THAN AMERICA OR THE INSTITUTIONS, COMPANIES OR BANKS THAT MADE AMERICA GREAT, COS THE MOTIVE IS TO MAKE THE UNITED STATES POWERFUL&RICH. SO THE ECONOMY PROGRESSES, NOT JUST INDIVIDUALS. HERE, GOVERNORS ARE SUED AND CHARGED, NOBODY MESSES WITH THE LAW. A CHURCH, A MOSQUE AND A BUDDHIST TEMPLE ALL STAY ON SAME STREET WITHOUT FIGHTS. EVERYBODY IS ENLIGHTENED. NOT THAT AMERICANS ARE NOT CRAZY, OH YEAH THEY ARE, THEY ARE THE CRAZIEST PEOPLE, BUT THEN THE LAW WILL GET U, SO U CONTAIN UR CRAZE. NIGERIA WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT, BUT NIGERIA SWALLOWS HER YOUNG ALIVE. NIGERIA WASNT SET UP TO SUCCEED. IT WAS SET UP FOR THE INTEREST OF THE BRITISH. AFTER INDEPENDENCE, FOR THE INTEREST OF THE MILITARY. THE INTEREST OF THE COMMON CITIZEN HAS NEVA BEEN CONSIDERED, NEVER. IT'S EASY NOT TO FEEL IT IF U HAVE NEVA LOST A FAMILY MEMBER TO INSECURITY OR RECKLESS DRIVING. IN AMERICA, HUMAN LIFE IS SO VALUED, SO VALUED. HUMAN DIGNITY IS PRESERVED. ALL WE DO IS PRAY IN NAIJA, PRAY FOR THE THINGS THE GOVT SHOULD BE DOING. NO GREAT COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON AMENS AND PRAYERS, TYHEY WORKED FOR IT.
ReplyDeleteI DONT ENVY AMERICA ONE BIT, COS THEY WPORK SO HARD, NO SPACE FOR LAZINESS, LECTURERS SPEND THEIR TIME IN LABS RESEARCHING FOR HUMANITY...NAIJA LECTURERS RAPE STUDENTS..SO WHILE U STAY THERE CALCULATING THE $$$ EQUIVALENT IN naira, ALSO CALCULATE HOW MUCH UR LEADERS HAVE STOLEN AND ARE STILL STEALING FROM THE CARCASS CALLED NIGERIA
Gbam! Don't mind that otondo with h factor
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DeleteLife is not easy anywhere. Every place has its advantages and disadvantages.
ReplyDeleteIN NIGERIA THE GAP BTW THE RICH & POOR IS SO WIDE. THE POOR ARE ANGRY & MISERABLE, THAT IS WHY ITS A LOSE-LOSE SITUATION. NOBODY WINS. YOU MIGHT BE LUCKY AND RICH/COMFORTABLE, RAISE UR KIDS IN THE BEST SCHOOLS &ALL, BUT THAT CHILD ACROSS THE STREET WHO WAS BORN POOR, WILL ENVY YOUR KIDS AND WILL STAY ANGRY AT THE SOCIETY FOR DENYING HIM FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, CHOCOLATES, ICECREAM..THAT CHILD WUD DIRECT HIS ANGER TOWARDS UR RICH HAPPY KIDS, AND ONE DAY WHEN UR RICH HAPPY CHILD BECOMES A SUCCESSFUL DOCTOR OR BANKER, ANGRY CHILD AND HIS FRIENDS WOULD DUPE HIM, OR ROB HIM AND KILL HIM, OR KIDNAP HIM..SO AN ECONOMY THAT DOES NOT PROGRESS IS DOOMED. IN AMERICA, EVERYONE HAS A PURCHASING POWER, NO MATA HOW POOR U ARE, FOOD IS CHEAP, ALMOST FREE, WATER IS AVAILABLE, ELECTRICITY IS CONSTANT, LOANS/SCHOLARSHIPS ARE THERE FOR YOUR COLLEGE..(EVERYTHING U NEED AS HUMAN TO MAINTAIN UR DIGNITY IS AVAILABLE) SO U DONT STAY ANGRY AT THE SOCIETY, EVEN IF U ARE,AND COMMIT CRIME,JAIL IS LIKE A REHAB CENTER..BUT IN NIGERIA, CRIMINALS LEAVE JAIL WORSE THAN THEY ENTERED, THEY RETURN ANGRIER THAN EVER, UNLEASH HAVOCK.. AND SO THE SOCIETY IS WORSE. AND ALL THE THEIVING ELITE HAVE THEIR HOUSES AND KIDS ABROAD. ALSO, THE AVERAGE AMERICAN IS HONEST AND ETHICAL, STH U DONT SEE IN NAIJA EVEN AMIDST ALL THE CHURCHES COS OF THE DEPTH OF HUNGER AND CORRUPTION.
ReplyDelete(BUT PLS DUNT COME TO AMERICA IF U DUNT HV MONEY OR A DEGREE, COS ALL SAID N DONE, AMERICA CARES FOR HER CITIZENS MORE THAN IMMIGRANTS/ALIENS OH)
1ST., I AM SURE THIS IS THE 1ST TIME U ARE VISITING THE US FROM THE WAY U ARE SO CONCERNED WITH $10-$20.2ND.,I WILL ADVISE YOU TO GO WORK HARDER B4 YOUR NEXT VISIT.USA IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY,THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH HERE.GET AN EDUCATION AND U WILL EXCEL OR A LEGIT BUSINESS.IT IS NOT LIKE IN NIGERIA THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO BELONG TO THE ELITE,HERE U EARN IT.WHEN U EARN IT THINGS U TALKED ABOUT WONT MATTER TO U ANYMORE.MOST NIGERIAN PROFESSIONALS HERE DONT EARN LESS THAN $7500 TO $15000 AND LEGIT BUSINESS PPL EARN FAR MORE.SO DO NOT PAINT THE WRONG PIC TO PPL BACK HOME.YOUR MESSAGE WOULD RATHER BE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO WORK HARD BC UNLIKE IN NIGERIA,THERE IS NO SHORT CUT TO ANYTHING IN THE USA.U CANNOT BRIBE UTILITY PROVIDER WORKERS NOT TO CUT YOUR WATER,POWER ETC BC NO MATTER HOW MUCH U OFFER AS A BRIBE HE WONT ACCEPT.WE AS A PPL SHOULD LEARN TO BE CONTENT AND HONEST.U MENTIONED RENT,THEN MOVE TO A HOUSE U CAN AFFORD,I HAVE GUYS IN HOUSTON THAT PAY $700 FOR A WHOLE HOUSE.IT IS OUR MENTALITY BACK HOME AT PLAY AGAIN,EVERYONE WANTS TO LIVE IN IKOYI OR ISLAND.STOP MAKING A FOOL OF YOUSELF AND LEARN TO BE MODEST.IT IS PPL WITH YOUR MENTALITY THAT HAVE DESTROYED NIGERIA.MY PPL IN NIGERIA,THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH HERE BUT WITH HARD WORK GOD SHALL BLESS YOUR HUSSULE.MY 22 YRS COUSIN JUST GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE,HE ALREADY BOUGHT HIS 1 ST HOME,A BRAND NEW SUV AND EARNS $8000 PER MONTH....DONT BE DISCOURAGED BY THIS DUDE'S WRITE UP,BUT RATHER KNOW IT TAKES GOD'S GRACE,HARD WORK AND BEING CONTENT.THANK U ALL.
ReplyDelete1ST., I AM SURE THIS IS THE 1ST TIME U ARE VISITING THE US FROM THE WAY U ARE SO CONCERNED WITH $10-$20.2ND.,I WILL ADVISE YOU TO GO WORK HARDER B4 YOUR NEXT VISIT.USA IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY,THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH HERE.GET AN EDUCATION AND U WILL EXCEL OR A LEGIT BUSINESS.IT IS NOT LIKE IN NIGERIA THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO BELONG TO THE ELITE,HERE U EARN IT.WHEN U EARN IT THINGS U TALKED ABOUT WONT MATTER TO U ANYMORE.MOST NIGERIAN PROFESSIONALS HERE DONT EARN LESS THAN $7500 TO $15000 AND LEGIT BUSINESS PPL EARN FAR MORE.SO DO NOT PAINT THE WRONG PIC TO PPL BACK HOME.YOUR MESSAGE WOULD RATHER BE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO WORK HARD BC UNLIKE IN NIGERIA,THERE IS NO SHORT CUT TO ANYTHING IN THE USA.U CANNOT BRIBE UTILITY PROVIDER WORKERS NOT TO CUT YOUR WATER,POWER ETC BC NO MATTER HOW MUCH U OFFER AS A BRIBE HE WONT ACCEPT.WE AS A PPL SHOULD LEARN TO BE CONTENT AND HONEST.U MENTIONED RENT,THEN MOVE TO A HOUSE U CAN AFFORD,I HAVE GUYS IN HOUSTON THAT PAY $700 FOR A WHOLE HOUSE.IT IS OUR MENTALITY BACK HOME AT PLAY AGAIN,EVERYONE WANTS TO LIVE IN IKOYI OR ISLAND.STOP MAKING A FOOL OF YOUSELF AND LEARN TO BE MODEST.IT IS PPL WITH YOUR MENTALITY THAT HAVE DESTROYED NIGERIA.MY PPL IN NIGERIA,THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH HERE BUT WITH HARD WORK GOD SHALL BLESS YOUR HUSSULE.MY 22 YRS COUSIN JUST GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE,HE ALREADY BOUGHT HIS 1 ST HOME,A BRAND NEW SUV AND EARNS $8000 PER MONTH....DONT BE DISCOURAGED BY THIS DUDE'S WRITE UP,BUT RATHER KNOW IT TAKES GOD'S GRACE,HARD WORK AND BEING CONTENT.THANK U ALL.
ReplyDeleteMay 28, 2014 at 4:33 PM
Thank u 4 dis lovely write up,U just encourage me now.God grace is insufficient 4 me.Lord help me.
DeleteAnd so this carcass of a country celebrated Children's day the other day..celebrating what? Over 200 children still missing, am sure most of them have been molested and endlessly raped or sold into slavery or as brides..in Benue state children have not been in school for over a year, some of d politicians who should correct this are busy marrying and divorcing children...pedophiles! The only reason the President cared was cos of the massive #bringbackourgirls campaign. If not, OYO is ur case. It took them 2weeks to respond. For children! Lord have mercy! Our leaders should bow their heads in shame. Killing dreams due to their greed and incompetence and cluelessness. Nigeria is the worst place to be born in our times. Come and see how kids are treated in America! They catwalk while crossing the roads cos the cars MUST STOP! NO MATA HOW CRAZE DEY WORRY U! And tomorrow, they will celebrate democracy day abbi? All Nigerian flags should be consistently flown half mast, in fact they should have been half mast since four years ago..
ReplyDeleteAm not so much in support of immigrating abroad, but a country that cannot secure citizens has failed. how can u go to bed knowing u can be killed in your sleep? How?
So y'all, leave Nigeria while u can!
all of you complaning of the amount you spent compared to if you were in nigeria, you wont be spending that much,..thts all rubbish.
ReplyDeleteif you working legally and not living with parents or family, its the same in both country. you will have to pay through everything you get. the difference there is that in nigeria you can get away with so much not to pay for. and as for electricity, you will have to buy gas almost daily and cost of living is way off the racket.
so much job opportunities in most of the western world that people rather become illegal just to gain access to the country and enjoy them. if they loved nigeria where they not illegal, why cant they just stay there and remain hopeless.
the cost of good living everywhere is not cheap and by the time nigeria gets to that level with less access to fraud by everyone, almost everyone will start complaining the high cost of living in nigeria.
moral: nothing good comes cheap.
those who came to the uk to study, why not study in nigeria where the cost of everythng is better>???
all of you complaining of the amount you spend compared to if you were in nigeria that you wont be spending that much,..thts all rubbish.
ReplyDeleteif you working legally and not living with parents or family, its the same in both country. you will have to pay through everything you get in nigeria too. the difference there is that in nigeria you can get away with so much not to pay for such as tax. and as for electricity, you will have to buy gas almost daily and cost of living is way off the racket.
so much job opportunities in most of the western world that people rather become illegal just to gain access to the country and enjoy them. if they loved nigeria where they not illegal, why cant they just stay there and remain hopeless.
the cost of good living everywhere is not cheap and by the time nigeria gets to that level with less access to fraud by everyone, almost everyone will start complaining about the high cost of living in nigeria.
moral: nothing good comes cheap.
those who came to the uk to study, why not study in nigeria where the cost of everythng is better>???
Anonymous 12:26
ReplyDeleteBetter be objective and upgrade your thinking so that you can get Nigeria to that giant of africa it should be
'in naija, no racism, no psychopaths dat full America and UK, not 2 talk of spending ur hard earned money on tax, u even pay 4 parking ur car at a shopping mall'
In naija, plenty tribalism(hurts more than racism)
psychopathsin naija are Boko Haram, ritualists and kidnappers that full everywhere.
Hard earned money on tax ensures good roads, health care paid lecturere and policemen,electricity etc
TOM n JERRY
My candid advice is this, if you have a good job in Nigeria that can enable you run generator for 24hrs, live in a secured environment, maintain your car, take good care of your family, and save for the rainny day, then you can stay in Nigeria , if not, find your way o.
ReplyDeleteThe disadvantages of living in Us are as follows:
You will be treated like a Subhuman by some racists
Boredom
Strict regulation on businesses
High cost of domestic helps, so na you go be houseboy/house girl, driver, cook, etc,
Rose
The poster is ranting cos he probably does odd jobs.There are good jobs in corporate America,if u have your degree and you are well trained.If you are not too flamboyant,you will save,invest and live a good life.For me,home is where i live a good and comfortable life.I have nothing against living abroad.It's a good life compared to living in Nigeria.You can be wealthy in Nigeria but not have peace of mind because of insecurity.I know some friends that live in nice areas in Lagos that said that the only time they sleep well is when they travel abroad just because armed robbers have visited their homes in Lagos before.
ReplyDeleteHaving said this,i think It's whatever rocks everyone's boat.This poster should not discourage people just because he is one of the people struggling abroad.He should go back to Nigeria ASAP.
Me and my family just relocated back to Lagos from USA, Houston to be precise. Our people are fake!!!!!!! Very fake that you'll wonder if it's the same USA you're in. Anyways, take it or leave it, I have USA passport and my wife and kids do too. I worked as a director for a car company. The more i was promoted the more i paid taxes and bills... Whoever lies to you that they are comfortable on even a $3,000 per month salary is just a dare devil trying to pull you in. In less than 2 years of moving here, I have a house in my name, the one i bought in Houston is still there, unpaid till today... I still owe 55%, in Nigeria, you either become really strong or become totally stupid. The writer is on point yo!
ReplyDeleteThe problem with Nigerians is the 'me' syndrome. 'I have just bought a house' . Smh. Std of living should be for EVERYONE or at least the majority, not minority. What about the over 100 million Nigerians who live on less than l dollar a day and have no means of making it? So are you implying that if they have an opportunity to travel and have a decent life, they shouldn't take it?
DeletePls keep things in perspective, abeg!!
I dunno bout this...buh I am EXTREMELY comfortable where I am...If Africa works for you then stay-put...nope..not for me...I would rather be here all my life than anywhere in Africa...soooo...to each his own..
ReplyDeleteLinda release comments ooooooooo all these muguns talking rubbish cause dey hear truth.... Collect visa and go abroad abeg.... All the best and leave the advise for those of us who are ready to hear well.... I will visit always, no staying. And Amen, Nigeria no go dabaru... Nice write up!
ReplyDeleteLinda release comments ooooooooo all these muguns talking rubbish cause dey hear truth.... Collect visa and go abroad abeg.... All the best and leave the advise for those of us who are ready to hear well.... I will visit always, no staying. And Amen, Nigeria no go dabaru... Nice write up!
ReplyDeleteI will never say Nigeria is better than Europe because i live a very very very COMFORTABLE life. My life is a vacation.
ReplyDelete@ Anon 12:51 PM
ReplyDeleteI am still very sure that a LOT of people get jobs without connection regardless of what you write here and who says theres no racism in the US/UK? Dude wake up as a US citizen I was discriminated upon simply because my "accent" was thick and I didn't school there.
Where was i going to afford money to go to school, I had to apply for student loan, even whitys are neck deep in debt, student loans etc. I imagine those in the US without papers, I cannot imagine how they do it. Siddon there dey deceive yourself.
@ Teni,
pray, tell us your story, how did you house yourself and pay your bills when you were "improving" yourself. Pls be truthful to yourself, did you get any form of assistance , monetary, housing or the likes, if you did, you CANNOT compare yourselves with the bulk of people relocating from Nigeria who will probably not get that kind of help. Now that things are all rosy, you're talking trash about discipline et al.Just thank God you probably didn't have plenty commitments and dependants back here in Nigeria that have made the bulk of immigrants work 2/3 jobs, just be thankful to your God .
@ ANON 4:34 PM IN CAPS, Yes the professionals make that no doubt, but you do realize how much of their take home is eaten up by taxes, almost a third, check am.Pray, tell how Your so-called cousin earns $8,000 per month , did he not school there, please his arguments are mostly on illegal immigrants, how on earth is an illegal immigrant meant to cough up $30-40 grand to go to school , you dey craze ni, how dare you compare your cousin who is most likely a citizen, a spoilt brat or he took up a student loan to get to that position, also before using your cousin as example,also let us know how much student loans he has incurred as well as credit card bills, secondly most first time buyers are sure to get between $3-9 grand back from the government which i impossible if you're not a citizen, he probably took a 15-30 year mortgage and will pay for that house for the rest of his life,he probably is paying monthly for his car, ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME, Is that success to you?
Success is being 30+, debt-free, 2 houses in choice location,sound education in naija, asters and short courses abroad,2 cars paid in full ,I might not have tens of millions in my name but there are few continents in the world I haven't been to, and no my father no get name, me set no get name, Im not married to Dangote, neither am I a runs girl. God has been faithful to me
If na money issue, Naija is a no-brainer, however when talking about security and the likes, of course you can give sound arguments not minding the psychopaths roaming the states.
I rest my case!!!
@4:54pm I understand but you have to agree there are some truths in what he is saying. folks shine your eyes if you are planning on coming over. The grass is not always greener on the other side. Have a plan if you are coming over. I live stateside, are there times that I wish I was back home, yes. But I have paid my dues here, I was one of the few that came here for a tech job, after a couple of years went to a top ten business school. Now I work in a tech company, making six figures and have a very flexible work schedule. there are days I work from home (wink, wink) and others (though rare) I don't go in till late morning. Granted though I still have to live below my means, some of my guys back in Naija are pretty well off hence the wishing sometimes. But no regrets coming over here especially when I think about future for the kids. Bottom line, have a plan and work the plan. Life can be rough if you become illegal through overstaying your visa. Above all trust God, if it is his will for you to be abroad and not by your force it will all work out. If not his will, even in Naija it will still work out.
ReplyDelete@ Anon 9:07 PM
ReplyDeletemy car bill was $200 because I wanted to pay it off in the shortest possible time, why keep paying a lease until the car loses all its value?
And yes comprehensive 3rd party insurance in the city of Illinois costs that much.
@anon 7.33pm I worked as a caregiver for 2yrs then went back to school. I cutcost for the 1st 2yrs. I saved. I maintained a room apt which was $400 a month. Well..true,I av my family ere(different states though) paid phone bills $54/per month. I look forward to sales period before shopping,Listen, its self discipline and living within ur means. Like I said its not like its that easy but alubarika lo ju. All I'm saying is that Mr poster shouldn't discourage people from coming here. Its not that bad. U don't av to go back to college. U can take short prof. Courses and be good at what u do. Remain focused. Life aint a bed of roses
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....home sweet home!
ReplyDeleteHe spoke the truth and this is his first visit, so it was a shock to him as it was to every immigrant if they are willing to admit it.
ReplyDeleteI still prefer diaspora because of peace of mind and security, though the money is not there, am comfortable and happy.
I learned to barber and shave my hair myself.
I don't club or party.
I look for good bargains during holidays like the memorial day that was celebrated.
I save most of my income return tax.
I send a fixed amount to Nigeria.
I reduced my chatting online to avoid peeps asking for financial help.
It all depends on Individuals.
Money or not, @ least am free from my in-laws ish! Am most happy now compared to when I was in NIgeria. I have only $60.00 cash and 150 credit but am still happy! I braid my hair myself! It takes me days to do it, I don't mind! I don't have much clothes, I still don't mind! I AM HAPPY!
ReplyDeleteMy Brother, at least you were in the US, try the UK now, and you will see what proper suffer-head is. The major problem I have with Naija is the lack of basic amenities (e.g. energy, security etc), however, there's no place like home.
ReplyDeleteSmh ... This guy is soo misinformed
ReplyDeleteFirst of all to survive in America you need to get your priorities straight ,you want to live in a $2000 apartment? Then find a third and a fourth job besides it's only when you don't have even a college degree that you won't need 2 - 3 jobs ... So get a degree!!!
When I wan in Nigeria I used to cut my hair with 1500-2000 depends on where I go and who I tip
Movies tickets vary and you can sign up for deals movies range between $5-$18
Clothes are about the cheapest things here cos in Macy's alone you can buy cloth with as little as $5 and good quality o
Now you talk of petrol it's $3.59 / gallon (depending on the state o) oga a gallon is 4liters pls do the conversion and tell me how much difference from Nigeria
Here you have a system that works , no generator noise ,good transport system and lots of recreational activities ... I don't see why someone should suffer at work in a day and yet you won't see light to have chilled drinks in your fridge or iron your clothes so mr.man chill ...
People who are having it rough r suffering because they don't have green card but if you can get a job that brings in atleast $45000 a year you can survive now imagine you and your wife combine that's $90,000 a year life will be easier!