A Nigerian lady living abroad has taken to social media to advise people to learn a practical skill before relocating overseas. Her viral TikTok video has sparked widespread reactions from viewers who shared similar experiences.
Lady Regrets Not Learning a Skill in Nigeria
In her video posted via her official account, the lady, identified as @freshstartabroad, emphasized the importance of acquiring a skill before leaving Nigeria. She explained that skills often dismissed at home become costly necessities abroad. Her message focused on smart preparation and foresight before making the move overseas.
She expressed regret for neglecting skill acquisition while in Nigeria, noting that the work she avoided at home later demanded her attention in a foreign country. The cost of learning a trade abroad surprised her greatly.
Costly Experience Abroad
The lady narrated her attempt to learn barbing abroad. She was shocked to be asked to pay 600 euros for training. In her words: "I regret not learning a skill before coming abroad. That work that you refused to learn in Nigeria, you will come abroad to learn it with very big money. I wanted to learn barbing here and they asked me to bring 600 euros."
Social Media Reactions
Viewers who watched the video on TikTok responded in the comments section with their own stories. Many recalled situations where they lacked practical skills and had to pay heavily to learn them later.
- @Makyfinest: "I learnt barbing and braiding with hope of traveling to Canada but my visa was denied."
- @Makeupandgeleartistinauchi: "Me wey don learn makeup, baking, wig styling, sewing. GOD help me make I fit travel out soon amen."
- @Glam_by_Orobosa: "I’m a makeup artist and hair stylist in UK patronize me biko I get hand work but no clients yet."
- @aycutz05: "Hello, please I want to ask for your advice. I’m a professional barber and I’m interested in moving abroad to work and build my career. Which type of visa do you think would be best for someone like me? I would really appreciate your guidance. Thank you."
- @NUWA'S BEAUTY: "For barbing wey dey beg me make I learn for Niger for free. Omo I nor regret learning work while I was still in Nigeria, na work dey find me na me dey run say make I nor go break down real fact to whoever it may concern please ensure you learn a skill before making that move."
- @kenny: "All of Una wey Dey say revamping and installing. White people Dey where wig??"
The post has garnered significant attention, with many users thanking the lady for the timely advice. The importance of skill acquisition before relocating cannot be overstated, as it can save both time and money abroad.
