4 YEARS IN THE UK: Worst 7 MISTAKES Made so far and How to Avoid Them!

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  • In this video I am speaking to my younger self who has just relocated to a new country on how to avoid these 7 big mistakes I made that created a massive barrier to my growing fast in the UK. I hope you learn a thing or two.
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  • @jvon5881
    @jvon5881 Місяць тому +488

    I moved to America 30 years ago from Nigeria .We made all these mistakes until we as a family for years until we realized that we did not have to keep up with the Jones ! We educated ourselves and completely changed the way we handled our finances . We started savings from every pay check and vowed to use only cash for all purchases !Today we have a 4 bedroom house, mortgage paid off in 20 years , two cars paid off , and NO CREDIT CARD DEBT!! We do use credit cards to purchase as that is the safest way to buy , but every thing we buy we save for months in advance . The best thing we did was to invest in a system called 401k , which is the US self retirement savings and we are at a combined $800,000 and we are heading to a million ! We did not build a house in Nigeria ,but we did buy land and built wall and boys quarter .If we decide to retire in Nigeria then we will go there and build the house ! Maybe I should start a UA-cam channel!

    • @ummu-Al-ateeq
      @ummu-Al-ateeq Місяць тому +6

      Please start

    • @greggemokpae
      @greggemokpae Місяць тому +13

      Very apt!
      My strategy is this, whatever credit amount you are taking, make sure you have it saved away for every of your credit account. For those trying to increase their credit score and don't get more than two credit accounts. Also, try buying some expensive "necessities" by cash fully paid, the retailer usually reports it to your bank and your bank further reports it to various credit agencies which helps your credit score. Borrowing and paying on time is not the only way to build your credit score. Thanks for the advice. All what you said are facts and reasons many members of our black communities whether immigrants or non-immigrants are struggling financially because we do not pay attention to our finances.
      Finally, get a second hustle usually a small business.

    • @henryraymond9204
      @henryraymond9204 Місяць тому +3

      Wow, well done.

    • @NurseSolomonKing
      @NurseSolomonKing  Місяць тому +13

      Wow! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing this. Huge!!

    • @jeanpier5054
      @jeanpier5054 Місяць тому

      LIAR LIAR PEOPLE DONT LESSON TO THIS FAKED STORY STAY IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD YOU MAY STRUGLE BUT YOU WONT BE INSULTED EVERYDAY OF YOUR LIFE ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE OF AFRICA

  • @TonyK601
    @TonyK601 Місяць тому +178

    Beside the fact that your video quality is perfect, I just like the way you articulate the language. Keep it up and stay to the genuine.

    • @TonyK601
      @TonyK601 Місяць тому +1

      You just made me laf so hard.. will really want to chat with you personally..which city do you live in?

    • @LoniOlawale
      @LoniOlawale Місяць тому +1

      Truee!!

    • @NurseSolomonKing
      @NurseSolomonKing  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! 😁❤️

    • @Ive90
      @Ive90 Місяць тому

      first this i noticed

    • @wealthybisionabajo4198
      @wealthybisionabajo4198 Місяць тому +1

      I also noticed that . His video quality is top notch

  • @freemann131
    @freemann131 Місяць тому +133

    see this doesn’t look like a content this looks like this guy is genuinely talking to some of us….great content 💯

  • @ayoogunjemilua9795
    @ayoogunjemilua9795 Місяць тому +105

    This video is one of the most important videos I have seen. I love your level of honesty, understanding and articulation.
    I hope many people will see this video and learn from it. It is just perfect for the time.
    Thank you brother.

    • @NurseSolomonKing
      @NurseSolomonKing  Місяць тому +5

      Thank you so much for your kind words.

    • @chiedzaevelynmushure1141
      @chiedzaevelynmushure1141 Місяць тому +4

      i totally agree .thank you and i can relate to some of the thinks

    • @fantaziaclothing7742
      @fantaziaclothing7742 Місяць тому +2

      Am telling u. This is guy is so real, he is down to earth, very sincere and he understands his job here

  • @lindaeke9281
    @lindaeke9281 Місяць тому +30

    I completely agree with you 💯 on establishing here first before back home.Wonderful advice, thank you

  • @chikamatthew4064
    @chikamatthew4064 Місяць тому +6

    Thank you, Solomon, for this. I do hope that those coming to this country newly will learn

  • @James_150
    @James_150 Місяць тому +37

    There’s nothing wrong with credit, but usage is very important! I made my first $100,000 in the US leveraging good credit. You want to grow in business in the US, take advantage of the credit system. The only time credit becomes a problem is when people use it to buy unnecessary things and they get stuck in debt.

    • @olakunlejegede5601
      @olakunlejegede5601 27 днів тому +1

      you made first $100,000 leveraging on credits in your name or your business name ?

    • @nataliam9764
      @nataliam9764 23 дні тому +1

      The UK isn’t America, my dear.

    • @868freeman8
      @868freeman8 17 днів тому

      @@nataliam9764it’s no difference

  • @amakaagbeze9860
    @amakaagbeze9860 Місяць тому +39

    Welldone Bro. Great content. Yours is not for entertainment or gossip, it is real life.
    I have lived here for close to 2 decades now.
    Had to learn the hard way amd now being able to advise new immigrants.
    To add to your point, which you mentioned, in some ways is for our people to stop competing. Stop being greedy.
    Someone comes in newly, you see a doctor who has been here for about 5 years with a jeep, you want to jump on the car finance and also get a jeep.
    Another thing, like you mentioned, people should check people out, before following their advise.
    Check their track record .
    You can't flow with someone whose mind set is low, even if they confess to be christians. Someone who believes that you can't rise to leadership because you are black, someone who believes that it is only care/low skilled work that Nigerians can do.
    People should ask God to point them to Nigerians with skill, right mindset and Godly, who are making it and are willing to help. There are many of them.
    Keep the good work.!

    • @lizzieeunson9609
      @lizzieeunson9609 4 дні тому +1

      You nailed it … STOP competing and STOP being GREEDY .

  • @okoliugochisandra7632
    @okoliugochisandra7632 Місяць тому +5

    Lovely video quality top notch editing and Thanks for being transparent and honest.

  • @Christmind89
    @Christmind89 Місяць тому +13

    This is the deepest video of such a topic I have seen since I moved to the UK. So much depth and knowledge to take from this. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

  • @vibewithlade
    @vibewithlade Місяць тому +12

    So much wisdom dispensed. Thank you

  • @jonaha6615
    @jonaha6615 Місяць тому +10

    I really love the way you articulate your thoughts. Your presentation is filled with class. Ordinary things presented in an extraordinary way. Great job

  • @DominicOgbuagu
    @DominicOgbuagu Місяць тому +5

    Awesome. This refreshed me and brought some realignment in my approach. Thank you so much for sharing. More of this..

  • @ay1ism
    @ay1ism Місяць тому +11

    Hi @Nurse Solomon King, as someone who has lived in London for over 19 years , I would say your advice is completely spot on!

  • @joyjiths9394
    @joyjiths9394 Місяць тому +5

    This is so good! Weldone Solomon! So much wisdom!!

  • @EddingtonPindura
    @EddingtonPindura Місяць тому +4

    Very wise advice, I enjoyed watching your video. Life never stops teaching, keep learning. I can tell you now, there is loads more to learn.

  • @BreakBeatPaul
    @BreakBeatPaul Місяць тому +7

    You’ve learned more in 4 years than most do in a lifetime. I think the next 4 years and beyond are going to go great for you, good luck.

  • @ayorindeaminu9714
    @ayorindeaminu9714 Місяць тому +4

    This is such a beautiful piece with lots to learn from and a different perspective and insight into approach to issues that affect everyone in one way or the other. Thank you, I hope you never get tired.

  • @imuntichatasharafrancis1904
    @imuntichatasharafrancis1904 Місяць тому +6

    Eye opening! great! Thanks for sharing.

  • @obinnaubah9045
    @obinnaubah9045 Місяць тому +3

    Very solid pieces of advice!
    And you speak so well!!!

  • @tezek5022
    @tezek5022 Місяць тому +4

    Well done for the well articulated word of advice.

  • @onosedestiny5162
    @onosedestiny5162 Місяць тому +4

    One of the best videos I have watched on UA-cam,whatttt????so articulate!!!God bless you for this.

  • @kennethokpom768
    @kennethokpom768 18 днів тому

    Thank you so much brother. You are completely on point. I hope people will learn from this experience

  • @JuniorPullen
    @JuniorPullen Місяць тому +9

    I came to comment that the algorithm found youuuu! Congrats for reaching this milestone🎉 I hope you go higher from here!

  • @adarighofuaelizabeth7015
    @adarighofuaelizabeth7015 26 днів тому +2

    Your video has been popping on my timeline and I kept on ignoring it. I decided to listen today and I can say you are one of the best on UA-cam. This is not capping . I have liked and subscribed to this page . You are doing well bro.

  • @sidneymukalazi1816
    @sidneymukalazi1816 Місяць тому

    Wooh what sincere advise Solomon has disclosed. Educated many ,me inclusive. Thanks a bunch

  • @agbenikedorcas6951
    @agbenikedorcas6951 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for these words of wisdom , I appreciate THIS

  • @cephas_arts
    @cephas_arts 20 днів тому

    The most honest and enlightening video I ever watched on this topic.💯 Thanks for sharing!❤️

  • @SuperCocodiva
    @SuperCocodiva Місяць тому +1

    New subscriber here. Super proud to see this kind of content. Thank you Solomon. My brother in kaw has been here 3yrs and shared some of these same points with my husband. That has helped us immensely in the 1yr we have been here. Thank you!

  • @bright2544
    @bright2544 29 днів тому

    Beautiful!! Thanks for this wisdom-packed video. Focusing on the future/long-time goal.

  • @rajesychama8062
    @rajesychama8062 Місяць тому +1

    This is profound and very true my brother, I’ve been in the UK just over a year and I can relate with most of the things you mentioned. Am glad I came across your video and got a chance to learn and understand certain things from your experience and perspective. Well done 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @veraakata5938
    @veraakata5938 26 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s very helpful

  • @City_Nurse
    @City_Nurse Місяць тому +5

    Wow!
    You are wise. Timely message for me. Thank you for this video.

  • @aulderhilliman4071
    @aulderhilliman4071 Місяць тому

    Awesome... Well said. Very wise tips. May You be Blessed. ALWAYS!

  • @njidekaosuere2873
    @njidekaosuere2873 28 днів тому

    I watched to the end😊like I was practically glued to this video. The way you pinpoint your words is amazing. You just gained a new follower

  • @Clemzysmith
    @Clemzysmith Місяць тому +1

    This is a well put together video. I thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @P.EnglishLiterature
    @P.EnglishLiterature Місяць тому

    This was fun watching. Nice connecting with you!

  • @patiencemtetwa
    @patiencemtetwa Місяць тому +1

    You have spoken with wisdom, notes taken 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @oluwatoyinjiboku3633
    @oluwatoyinjiboku3633 Місяць тому +93

    The first advice I received was from someone who had made a mistake of building a house back home. He told me,please buy a house here,buy properties here,invest where you're living. I held on to that advice!

    • @NurseSolomonKing
      @NurseSolomonKing  Місяць тому +15

      Full focus mode now! No distractions allowed. Our investments will produce the financial freedom and all the nice things we will delay now.
      Thank you for the comment. ❤️

    • @Tosin_hotsauce
      @Tosin_hotsauce Місяць тому +20

      I’ll advise you to build back home cos you don’t know what the future holds.

    • @MrTemwa
      @MrTemwa Місяць тому +8

      But don’t forget to build a house back home , I know friends whom lived in Ukraine and invested there , but look now all gone .

    • @MickeyAgyei
      @MickeyAgyei Місяць тому +15

      The best decision I made was to build apartments for rent back home.
      I also understand everybody's luck and life is different...so do you.

    • @NurseSolomonKing
      @NurseSolomonKing  Місяць тому +5

      Interesting perspective here. I guess the plan is to not ignore home investment too, yeah?

  • @edomafranklyn9939
    @edomafranklyn9939 Місяць тому +10

    Since I have been in the uk 🇬🇧 a year now some months this is best narration I ve head coming to dis uk 🇬🇧 , all u said are 💯 true , some of the info I already known but some I was stil contemplating b4 now but listening to u it’s just confirmed to me of what informed choice to make
    Keep it up bro

  • @mavisappiah1833
    @mavisappiah1833 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you Solomon. I just love your intro. Truth you are saying. Just subscribed. Thank you

  • @samueldavis5141
    @samueldavis5141 Місяць тому +10

    First time coming across this channel but this is profound.

  • @adetipeojoko
    @adetipeojoko 22 дні тому +2

    It is good i am hearing from you at the right time because i just moved into the UK ,thanks for sharing your mistakes so that we can learn from it.

  • @dragonredsinbad4631
    @dragonredsinbad4631 Місяць тому +3

    You done well my brother, considering all the trouble out there. Its good to see you've learned from your mistakes hindsight is beautiful but it's not the same at the time. Use your new-found wisdom to better yourself :)

  • @zokysdiaries6395
    @zokysdiaries6395 Місяць тому +1

    And wow! This video was sooo good! Well done 🎉

  • @hillarymama.C
    @hillarymama.C 14 днів тому

    This is a top-notch video. The content and focus is a solution pack. Thank you, brother.

  • @madinatbello6542
    @madinatbello6542 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this piece Solomon.

  • @user-ud8hi7sx6h
    @user-ud8hi7sx6h 20 днів тому +1

    Very true inputs bro. Thank you for sharing your experience with us

  • @nosaedegbe5147
    @nosaedegbe5147 Місяць тому +1

    I love your honesty and practicality......nice one bro.

  • @margaretofurum320
    @margaretofurum320 28 днів тому +2

    You speak so eloquently. Your way of speaking kept me listening to the end. Your content is also very rich! You’ve just got an additional subscriber! 👏👏

  • @helenanyaogu7278
    @helenanyaogu7278 Місяць тому +1

    I'm following you ASAP.
    This is well organised

  • @abrahamsule1894
    @abrahamsule1894 Місяць тому +3

    This is amazing bro, thanks 👍

  • @emmsonbrown2249
    @emmsonbrown2249 Місяць тому +1

    The inspiration in here is you acknowledging your mistakes. Respect

  • @markuz7-wp3ts
    @markuz7-wp3ts Місяць тому +2

    Thank you my brother. May good God bless you for ur assistance and thought's

  • @damilolacomfort5323
    @damilolacomfort5323 Місяць тому

    Wow, this is eye opening, thanks for the insight😊

  • @ecarolyne5287
    @ecarolyne5287 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely supa advice. Thank you for sharing

  • @abiodunoluwakemi4740
    @abiodunoluwakemi4740 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you, nurse Solomon

  • @frankydaulman2291
    @frankydaulman2291 Місяць тому +5

    Sound advice for us UK nationals as well as newcomers, all the best going forward good Sir.

  • @agathaleon2110
    @agathaleon2110 21 день тому +1

    Wow! Well spoken Sir. This is such a great speech and I’m hoping other nurses like you take your advice. Lesson learnt here is do your research, have a plan, watch your back and don’t follow others. Don’t hang your hat higher than your hands can reach. Save wisely , be smart and rip the rewards after.

  • @Akorede-ps5es
    @Akorede-ps5es Місяць тому +1

    I love your delivery and oratory prowess. Keep it up.

  • @user-lm6dp3qo8b
    @user-lm6dp3qo8b Місяць тому +2

    Very insightful. Thank you!

  • @omodolapoeddo8663
    @omodolapoeddo8663 25 днів тому

    This is by far one of the best yet simple videos I’ve watched on UA-cam. It’s interesting that people dabble into things they don’t even understand. May God keep teaching us all.

  • @JD-qn7xw
    @JD-qn7xw 16 днів тому +1

    Great video content, I appreciate the honesty.

  • @titilopejimoh4422
    @titilopejimoh4422 Місяць тому +6

    Thank you so much. This is so apt. I'm in the middle of something right now,grateful this came up. Sticking to my original plans❤

  • @shukuratomolola5646
    @shukuratomolola5646 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for this video. It's so enlightening 👍👍👍

  • @abiodunolalekanakinola4039
    @abiodunolalekanakinola4039 Місяць тому

    Very insightful advice. Thank you very much for the good work. Cheers

  • @ogheneroemavwodia6698
    @ogheneroemavwodia6698 24 дні тому

    What a fact!
    Thank you so much Solomon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ebubechukwuifedigbo5450
    @ebubechukwuifedigbo5450 Місяць тому +2

    You're so full of wisdom. Glad i came across your channel.

  • @clueannwilliams1069
    @clueannwilliams1069 26 днів тому

    Well done!!! U did well in explaining those challenges

  • @Melb321
    @Melb321 21 день тому

    Thank you so much for these valuable information!!!!

  • @ozoyasilas
    @ozoyasilas Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts.... Finally a UA-cam page in thr UK I can relate with. Too much noise out there rally giving unsolicited "hot takes". Thanks again man.

  • @AfricanTalesStoriesAndFables
    @AfricanTalesStoriesAndFables Місяць тому

    Awesome video. Always good to have a reset. Keep it up. 💯

  • @joshuaanawo5338
    @joshuaanawo5338 Місяць тому +1

    Preach brother! you are doing really well.

  • @gracejoseph5027
    @gracejoseph5027 29 днів тому

    Bless you for your sincere advice for others to learn

  • @joycegathoni3643
    @joycegathoni3643 Місяць тому +2

    Young man full of Godly wisdom...keep enlightening us brother...thankyou

  • @onyinyevivianobi8905
    @onyinyevivianobi8905 25 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your truth. Well appreciated.

  • @Bethel_Tamilore
    @Bethel_Tamilore 8 днів тому

    This was a good watch! Subscribed.
    Welldone!

  • @kelscochise4478
    @kelscochise4478 14 днів тому

    i listened through , i really like the advice even though am not there but also your voice is so calm and clear... I know its a good advice too

  • @addingtonmosesnsobila1302
    @addingtonmosesnsobila1302 Місяць тому

    Great video, big Solo 🔥🔥

  • @Ellys1M
    @Ellys1M 29 днів тому

    Solo Solo, great one bro. Well done

  • @damilolaelusakin1059
    @damilolaelusakin1059 13 днів тому

    This is so enlightening and entertaining. I'm sharing this so people can learn

  • @geoffreymaccarthy4618
    @geoffreymaccarthy4618 Місяць тому

    God bless you for your honesty, brother. May God continue to prosper you in this country, for His glory alone. Blessings

  • @odun.micheal
    @odun.micheal Місяць тому +6

    In all of this please take out time to enjoy yourself. This life is only once. Buy things that make you happy, enjoy your hard work. At the end of it all, life is all about the good and bad moments and not about all the money shift you worked.

  • @adeolaajayi2751
    @adeolaajayi2751 Місяць тому +3

    Amazing content. I completely agree with your POV especially around limitations, most people advising you to settle for any type of job.
    Also happy your channel is finally getting the much deserved attention. Cheers to consistency.
    Look forward to seeing more content around this

  • @lorpstarnue8901
    @lorpstarnue8901 22 дні тому

    This is one of the most realistic UA-cam video I have ever seen. I didn't experience any of this but as someone who sort of grew up in the UK, this is what I would tell anyone new and he's so on point.

  • @nneekkaahhsdiary
    @nneekkaahhsdiary Місяць тому +1

    Some rare gems Weldone sir 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @hezekiahtoluwase7131
    @hezekiahtoluwase7131 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video, it is eye opening.

  • @princesethadu-krah9374
    @princesethadu-krah9374 Місяць тому +2

    Your language skills are fantastic! You articulate your thoughts so well, it's a pleasure to watch your videos!"

  • @phynkinya9378
    @phynkinya9378 27 днів тому

    So full of wisdom thankyou for the insights

  • @gbemisolaolokodana1116
    @gbemisolaolokodana1116 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the wisdom and understanding and encouraging our people s

  • @tolusayanfe6844
    @tolusayanfe6844 Місяць тому +7

    All I see is a powerful brother with the wisdom of Jehovah. Bless you 🙏 ♥️

  • @olgaibeh1124
    @olgaibeh1124 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video!!!wisdom!!!

  • @mesodejaphet1408
    @mesodejaphet1408 Місяць тому

    Well done bro! Well said.

  • @ginikatalks
    @ginikatalks Місяць тому

    This is so apt! Very nice video

  • @henrytudor8537
    @henrytudor8537 Місяць тому +1

    I have been in the UK for 9years and your points are quite relevant. Especially for those who come here for work.😊

  • @tayoesuola4206
    @tayoesuola4206 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this message full of wisdom

  • @bennelson4983
    @bennelson4983 27 днів тому

    well spoken. love your education. very inspiring

  • @kevinifeanyichukwu9103
    @kevinifeanyichukwu9103 11 днів тому +1

    You're very correct in all you've advised. Really good one.

  • @nkirukadonatus3281
    @nkirukadonatus3281 Місяць тому +1

    You're so articulate. Enjoyed watching your video.

  • @JoyfulTent-di4ww
    @JoyfulTent-di4ww 28 днів тому

    Thank you. Intelligent thoughts articulately put together