I tell you, Spain will teach you to take life easy. I'm still battling with it though. I can't fathom why I'm not as relaxed as those mothers that stay out taking coffee after dropping the kids at school, and later sit out in the evenings watching their kids play in the park. I find myself thinking, "there must be something better I can do with my time". But now that my body is breaking down... I understand that those where smarter women.
It takes time, depending on where you are coming from. At first I was peeved by their laid back attitude to life. But I quickly learnt my lesson. They are very smart. The shocking thing is that even the most financially successful amongst them still live the laid back life, have time for family so it's not about overworking oneself, they know how to work smart, set money traps and be content with what comes in.
Auntie Flo, I've been to the UK several times, and my big brother lives there. I can't live there either. For me, i lived in Canada for thirty-four years. I had a great job that paid me six figures per year. For the last five years, i couldn't handle the damp, depressing wintry weather. I started suffering from seasonal depression. At the age of 52, i retired from my job and ran away to Tanzania. I have been living in Tanzania for fifteen months now. The time in Tanzania has been the best time of my life. There are challenges, of course, but i don't care. I am living my best life
I love it for you. Congratulations on living the life you love. It's never too late to change what we don't like about our lives. 👏👏👏 Nowhere is perfect, once we are happy with the imperfections of the place we call home, that's bliss!
In the end, wherever we are, life is what we make it. There is much to love and admire wherever we live, and we would do well to be curious and seek out those things. That said, this is a very inspiring story, as always I love hearing about your career journey.
I swear to God ,You hardly know how educated Aunty Flo is ,so down to earth .....She actually made me understand that being highly educated is not the reason people show arrogance, it's just a personality thing ..because if it's by educational qualifications, she has every reason to have that character, but that is not the case for her ...Just a true graceful woman, family oriented, works harder than you'd expect her to do ,just mention them .
Ah Flo ina ako UK onu! I think it depends on where you live and who you associate with. I have lived here more than I have lived in Naija having been here for thirty seven years and I won't swap it for anywhere else. We have taken vacation to Spain a few times and I must say what I love there is the weather. It was a shock to see that shops are closed at certain times for them to sleep😊 Most of our people here work round the clock so it can be boring for them
Sister mmadu ❤ this whole video is about the UK weatherrrr 😂😂😂 Bring the Spanish weather to the UK and I may begin to like it. There are a few things I miss about the place but yea, the doom and gloom sent me over the edge on arrival. I couldn't handle it back then with all my youthful hustle energy ma ya foduzikwaa kitaa! Chai o!
France is also a good place to live. Our discussion at work is where we have visited and where we are going for our next holidays. I have never seen set of people that likes enjoyment. We work and enjoy big time. I thank God for being in France. They also like good food and wine. We can be at table for hours.
The French and the Spanish are two peas in a pod. On my way to the UK, I was first in France for an introductory course in Pau, everywhere sunny and bright, great food and wine, we went on a day trip to St Jean de Luz and Biarritz. Had so much fun, great weather only to arrive in the UK to see the complete opposite! 😂
Yes o, still being practiced. Lots of the British (which kind of reduced after Brexit), Germans and Russians have holiday homes here. Na them dey increase the housing price. 😃
Auntie Flo 😊💐. I'm so glad you found a sense of belonging in Spain. I'm based in London and living here isn't far the faint hearted. Would be nice to relocate somewhere with better quality of life and opportunities. Pls do a segment about your journey learning Spanish.
For quality of life, Spain is the best no doubt. For opportunities, it's relative. If you are in the remote work industry or ready to shift to remote work, you will enjoy Spain. A lot of Nigerians say there's no money in Spain. 🤷♀️ The worth of money is different for different people. I often talk about learning Spanish in my vlogs. Check out this one where I shared tips and tricks: th-cam.com/video/HEKQQXdD_s8/w-d-xo.html
Nne you can speak French, no? If yes, Spanish will be a breeze for you. I say this because Cote D'Ivoriens, Senegalese that live here learn Spanish superfast.
Well, UK is not bad but weather can be depressing. That’s why I run to Spain several times a year. I speak Spanish, so I feel comfortable in Spain. You can understand why British people went around colonizing other countries and are one of the most travelled people. I’m in the Oil industry too.
Spain is on my list of places that I’d love to travel to. I lived in Mexico City as a teenager and it was such a peaceful, modern and beautiful city. People were mostly friendly and welcoming. From your videos, Spain does look like a pleasant city 😌
I enjoyed Mexico City. At some point I was rotating off there to Gulf of Mexico when we had a contract with PEMEX. My first exposure to Spanish even though I did not learn it then. Yes, Spain is pleasant, nice weather, nice people (though some people disagree 😂) and they invest a lot in making their country look nice. Their GDP depends on tourism so they try to keep it looking good. Spain awaits you.
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My Dear, I can't see myself leaving anywhere else cos that's where all my happiness is. My childhood and adulthood were spent here in UK. I can't ever imagine how people live in Nigeria with that weather. I go holiday to other countries anytime I want but my life is in UK. ❤
I enjoyed your commentary so much. I’ve been to Spain so many times, all over Spain including the islands, and I love it. I almost moved to the Canary Islands before Brexit and Covid ruined my plans :)
Flo, your long walks will definitely keep the calories at bay and strengthen your cardio health! Your industry peers in Nigeria are likely to be overweight because they're chauffeur-driven everywhere all day! True what you said about expats earning more in high risk jurisdictions. I once sat next to an American engineer from ExxonMobil in Texas on a flight to Lagos and he confirmed that he would actually earn more working out of Nigeria!
They are the overprotected lot. 😂 With chefs and drivers to cater to them. Yes, oyibos like working in African countries, good weather, good women (for the men), better pay than us from Africa that were sent to western countries. I was jumping the train to work while they were living pampered lives in my country. hehehe Yes, Spain has walkable cities because they build upwards rather than sideways. Add their great diet to that and that's why they are in the top 10 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world.
i worked with schlumberger before i left naija. soo you are my almost collegue lol . **Edit, oh you actually worked in Schlum, you guys were the one making big money , i was in IT ..this life ..small world. I agree working for Schlum was 1st class.
No wonder you push to the last! 😂😂😂 That's an SLB-trained human! Always questioning everything to that last. Where were you based? Lagos? Schlum training is unmatched. World class. When I spoke with my colleagues in other segments, their own training was even more tedious. Making which big money? I was in the UK: coefficient 1, paid in dollars while living in a stronger currency country in an era when the dollar was so weak. Meanwhile my friends were earning 1.75 in Luanda, Malabo, 1.6 in south east Asia, in the best climates, being chauffeured around, fed, waited on. They hardly touched their money. But there I was depressed in the UK. The only thing I got was a furnished flat that tax man will even come and charge me extra tax for every year. 😂🤣 All that glitters are not gold ooo. The UK wasn't even glittering sef.
The Portuguese are like that too... they are the true definition of soft life. It was a culture shock coming from Nigeria, but I agree it is better (to me) than living in the UK.
Spain is the capital of good quality life for sure! The opposite of us here in the US. I spent my important years in the UK from 1984 to 2005. So the UK is in my heart for sure. I understand people finding it depressing but it is dear to me. Spain was our destination for a good time. Ranging from Majorca for poor drinking students to the history of Spain! Life is very short! People still don’t get it. Quality over quantity!! You went to Spain, Fell in love with country, And a certain brother!! No looking back!! ❤ Thanks!
Ije I remember you telling me you went to the UK at a very young age, you lived there during your formative years so I understand why that era will be so important to you. Have you been back to the UK in recent times? I think how we feel about a place is linked to the place we are comparing it to. So I'm wondering how you will feel about it after living in the US for so long. 😉 It's the brother that made me come here in the first place so my love for this place strengthened the love for the brother. hehehe
Yes, I have been back and accept that I probably would not be able to live there now. Mine isn’t the weather but more about how things work and business. The relationship is sentimental for sure but I wholeheartedly understand the dreariness. Funny, our youngest went on a study abroad last spring and absolutely loved it. She was so sad to come back. She loved the culture and the people and had a wonderful experience. But it was just a short time so can be deceptive. Great video! Thanks again.
It has to do with the image stabilization ability of the phone which minimizes the shake. I used S23 to film this video. If your phone has this setting, turn it on and try and hold the phone as steady as possible.
I am not Nigerian, my older sister's 16 yr old committed sui..d. due to depression, my younger sis is there 2, they r in 2 separate locations, she says you cant survive uk without prayer. May God see our Afrcan family members through.
Hmmm I never saw the UK in this light 20yrs ago. Although I was born here but grew up in Nigeria I guess the fantasy kept me going. However the past few years our UK weather has me seriously considering relocating and the only reason I have held off is because the children are in secondary school. I believe once they get into UNI I will definitely relocate. Having a garden to grow food and the outdoor space makes it bearable but it is still not the nicest of weathers especially late autumn-winter. I love the Spanish weather you are tempting me to consider Spain in my future up until now I’ve only considered Africa but definitely not Nigeria 😅
Please come on over, we have lots of land for you to cultivate here. 💃💃💃 Nigeria dey fall hand now but back then, early 2000s it wasn't bad so I was ready to run back prematurely.
I never considered relocating to the UK because of one of your video i watched about living here. But as job don carry my family come, i no get choice again. Na here 🇬🇧 i dey for now 😂.
I'm the child of parents that moved to Nigeria in the 80s. Even I hate it here. The weather is shocking! But my whole support system is here now. If I wanted to move to Nigeria, logistically its already stress and the family that is back home are all distant relatives. The only thing that makes sense is my work from home opportunity. I can afford it very comfy in Nigeria but the lifestyle over there is a big 'I-dont-know'. It's an interesting crossroad for me as a 30y/o. Maybe this is my version of a mid-life crisis hahaha. Something for me to still pray about I guess..
Yes o, quarter life crisis is a thing. 😂 May you receive clarity on that soon. ❤ Did you mean to say that your parents moved to the UK in the 80s? In that case you grew up in the UK so it's understandable how you can't just up and move to Nigeria. Mine was the other way round, I grew up in Nigeria till I got the job in Nigeria and was posted to the UK, my first time leaving Nigeria. I arrived in south of France first for a two-week course. So imagine me after experiencing France to arrive in the UK with such expectations of "European" weather. Ahhhh! I wanted to run back immediately.
@@FloChinyere Madam please, which time of job you got here in Nigeria that they posted you to UK please? Because one of my friend she's looking for opportunity to leave Nigeria.
What? 180 to 200k for that house you described? Here in Germany, that kind of apartment in a good area, not inside the bush and not in the middle of city, will go from 500k up. Inside city will go for 800k to 1m. Incase your wondering how we're managing to buy it and pay.. WE ARE NOT! 90 percent of humans here don't own their houses. We take life easy, enjoy it and live on rent all the way.
Ahhh Germany is a very strong economy so I am sure that overall, housing prices over there can't be compared to Spain. Here, it depends on the city though. This amount I quoted is for right inside the city of about 170,000 people. In the south for instance Costa del Sol where celebrities and billionaires from all over the world come to buy houses, you will find very high prices. But really, I'm surprised to read that it's not common to own in Germany even for Germans. What will they do when they retire? Here in Spain, the Spaniards even have 2 homes like the Igbos, one in the city and one in their village.
@@FloChinyere what will they do when they retire? Good question. They continue living in the rented apartment. Almost everyone has pension, either by work or just by being a citizen. Then who doesn't have pension, his or her bills are taken care of by social services. The only thing that can happen is you moving from a big house to a smaller house to suit your pension and or allowance. All in all, you will be fine when you retire. Government takes care of Everybody here, young and old. But, their is one more major reason people don't own houses...the loneliness is real. Kids are grown, they left, that big house, what will you do with it? Paying big tax for a house you can't even clean and 90% of it you don't use. Then if you buy a small apartment you suffer to pay for it for 30 years (average person). Denying yourself the enjoyment of life or even experiencing any other part of the country because you're stuck in a flat you bought. Not forgetting that government will not give you penny in case you need money if you own a house. But you live in a small communal apartment, you get to say good morning my neighbours! every morning. Pay your rent with some of your monthly money like you have always done all your life. You can clean your apartment and your house doesn't echo with solitude in this cold country. Some people even give up any form of house or apartment they rented or bought, and move in willingly to the old peoples home just for company.
Now that's a whole new level of can't be bothered with the housing market! I mean, not even the fact that by the time one retires, the person would have paid enough rent to own a house makes them buy houses. The retirement benefits must be very good. And here I was thinking that upon retirement, the Germans sell their homes to come and buy one in Spain. 😂 Thank you for taking the time to give me this information. ❤❤❤
See eh! that word you mentioned 'okupas' aka 'squatters'? That's the problem my city is facing for the longest. They will occupy someone's home and lie from heaven to earth that they are renting it and can't be evicted...and they can't be removed by force from that home. The homeowner will have to take them to court and it takes months...even YEARS to get this issue settled. Until then, the owner will continue to pay any mortgage or utility bills. And if the owner dares to cut the utility, the owner can go to jail because the law sees it as torture. This is terrible for homeowners. Literally, at this moment, the state reps are drafting a bill that will protects homeowners from these evil (sometimes deadly) squatters. God help us!
That same March, I saw the story of that woman in New York that was arrested because she changed the locks on her $1 Million home to keep away squatters. I was here fuming! Why is this an issue all over the world? Like, it's obvious who owns the house, why is it difficult to eject the squatters? I just can't wrap my head around this thing.
Just the move is exciting, but after hearing about the UK, you noticed that everybody look at you like "Wetin you dey go here?" It's like me in Zimbabwe, beautiful yet depressing due the gross negligence of humanity.
I've lived in the UK for 30 years. Sadly, most people who have an aversion or negative views about the UK have only ever been to London or one or two mega cities. That's not a good yardstick for judging life in the UK. You can't judge a whole country based on your experience of one city, county or region. More so, life exist in other regions in England, Scotland, Wales& Northern Ireland, each with their own autonomy. I live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and am very Happy here. Your comment is like going to Lagos and judging the whole of Nigeria based on your experience of Lagos. The rating of happiness you refer to is post-Brexit. There's no doubt that leaving the EU has made life harder but the British government won't admit that. I didn't vote to leave but many British people including immigrants were misled to vote OUT by fascist parties who championed Brexit. Now they're all feeling the pinch, though they won't admit it. Our universities are running at a loss as a result and if the Tories remain in power, most Universities will go bankrupt in the next 5 years.
People complain about UK weather like the people in the UK are to blame for why the weather is like that. If youre familiar with secondary school geography, you would have figured out that UK is an Island in the middle of the Atlantic Oceen and at the mercy of all weather fronts. You can't expect UK weather to be like that of other parts of Europe that are landlocked and closer to tropical Africa. The weather or land mass of the UK is not going shift because some people don't like it. It's a case of making necessary adjustments and making the most of your lĺfe and adjusting to each weather front as it comes. It shouldn't be a big deal because some people live in Alaska, Greenland and other areas covered by snow for most of the year and are still happy. UK's weather can't be harsher than that of the above places.
Indeed. One of my husband's colleagues and his wife visited his wife's relatives in the UK this Easter. They were supposed to be there for 1 week but after 3 days the man booked another return flight and came back because according to him, he couldn't handle it. He said it was raining all through. Not just the rain, that there's this look the whole place had that was driving him crazy.
6 months to get to A2 level. Once you know and can apply everything in this book: Hugo in 3 Months Spanish: Beginner Language Course, you can speak conversational Spanish really. And that book with the CD was my constant companion! I was attending 2 Spanish classes. But just like with everything, it's different for everyone: the effort and practice you put in matters a lot. Practice, practice, practice and that's easy for people like me that like having conversations at every opportunity and are not afraid to make mistakes.
@@adaobiokoye101 I actually love the weather the way it is. Would you rather live in burning inferno ( Nigeria)? Heat is finishing them there. Nothing "depressing " about the UK abeg.
@@nnekairoegbu2360it’s depressing 😂 . I’m born and raised in UK and even I’ve had enough and looking for where to relocate too. 😂 UK is great in your 20s to 30s for career etc. But aside from stable infrastructure, the quality of life is not that great to be honest.
Good video, Flo. Talking about living in Spain, I noticed what you alluded to - most dwellings are in flats. This appears to be applicable to many other parts of Europe - in contrast to the own-house culture of the UK and the US. Personally, I do feel like this has a strong link to the endless rat-race in these 2-letter countries. What do you think?
I don't know the origin of building up (central Europeans practice) versus building out (UK and US practice). I understand the individual houses and massive lawns in the USA because they have a lot of land. I don't understand the UK's practice because they are a small island and their land will soon finish yet they are building outwards. 😂😂 Spain has much more land that the whole of UK but they build upwards. 🤷♀️ Spain will rather use their land for agriculture.
@@kehindeomoare5739 You'd have to google it😁 I haven't been there too, but i'm going by what I've heard that its beautiful, has good weather all year round, many speak English and there are quite good job opportunities there.
The only laid back country in Europe....... SIESTA is my best part💗💖 Any holiday that i am not in Nigeria, its one city in Spainien. I hate going to Ibiza though because it seems to me that i did not travel out of Deutschland because Germans are everywhere 😀.
Aunty Flo, you demand will be met. Meghan is going to Nigeria next month with Prince Harry and probably the kids. She told the Nigerian veterans who took part in the Invictus games 2023 that she would like to visit with the kids. They gave her a Nigerian name Amira Ngozi Lolo. You told her to come and mark present so she will be going. The Defenese Headquarters has confirmed 😂😂😂😂😂. Una dem go do the traditional wedding.
Yes o! We need to choose asoebi colours. Unroyal blue and prodigal red. 😂🤣 We are coming for all those people jealous that she will be going to Nigeria.
I tell you, Spain will teach you to take life easy. I'm still battling with it though. I can't fathom why I'm not as relaxed as those mothers that stay out taking coffee after dropping the kids at school, and later sit out in the evenings watching their kids play in the park. I find myself thinking, "there must be something better I can do with my time". But now that my body is breaking down... I understand that those where smarter women.
It takes time, depending on where you are coming from. At first I was peeved by their laid back attitude to life. But I quickly learnt my lesson. They are very smart.
The shocking thing is that even the most financially successful amongst them still live the laid back life, have time for family so it's not about overworking oneself, they know how to work smart, set money traps and be content with what comes in.
@@FloChinyere hmmm... Interesting Money traps... That probably explains it. I should learn more about that ooo
I am glad you were able to stay on track.
I would like for one day go to Spain.
This is so me at the moment.. I miss Spain
Auntie Flo, I've been to the UK several times, and my big brother lives there. I can't live there either. For me, i lived in Canada for thirty-four years. I had a great job that paid me six figures per year. For the last five years, i couldn't handle the damp, depressing wintry weather. I started suffering from seasonal depression. At the age of 52, i retired from my job and ran away to Tanzania. I have been living in Tanzania for fifteen months now. The time in Tanzania has been the best time of my life. There are challenges, of course, but i don't care. I am living my best life
I love it for you. Congratulations on living the life you love.
It's never too late to change what we don't like about our lives. 👏👏👏
Nowhere is perfect, once we are happy with the imperfections of the place we call home, that's bliss!
Greetings from Alicante, it really not matter my sister. the only thing that matters is to focus on God and your personal life 💯 🙏
In the end, wherever we are, life is what we make it. There is much to love and admire wherever we live, and we would do well to be curious and seek out those things. That said, this is a very inspiring story, as always I love hearing about your career journey.
the way you express yourself makes one fall for your likes....keep enjoying the soft life
Am living in Spain and I'm enjoying it here. The abuelos in Spain are the best 👌🏾.
Hey where is good to visit please?
@DoyinVoice you can visit Barcelona, Taragona , Madrid, Ibiza etc
Madam you're the best intelligent lady have ever come across on line smart and down to earth keep it up
I swear to God ,You hardly know how educated Aunty Flo is ,so down to earth .....She actually made me understand that being highly educated is not the reason people show arrogance, it's just a personality thing ..because if it's by educational qualifications, she has every reason to have that character, but that is not the case for her ...Just a true graceful woman, family oriented, works harder than you'd expect her to do ,just mention them .
You kept us glued all through mummy❤❤
Amazing stroy. So glad you made a great choice and moved to Spain. Thank you for sharing Flo!
Yes o, was an easy choice to make once I visited here.
The Uk can be depressing very depressing 😕 truth said here❤.
100% and the workplace can be toxic sadly sometimes. The whole culture isn't warm and I was born and raised here
@@DoyinVoice just like America too.
Ah Flo ina ako UK onu! I think it depends on where you live and who you associate with. I have lived here more than I have lived in Naija having been here for thirty seven years and I won't swap it for anywhere else. We have taken vacation to Spain a few times and I must say what I love there is the weather. It was a shock to see that shops are closed at certain times for them to sleep😊
Most of our people here work round the clock so it can be boring for them
Sister mmadu ❤ this whole video is about the UK weatherrrr 😂😂😂
Bring the Spanish weather to the UK and I may begin to like it. There are a few things I miss about the place but yea, the doom and gloom sent me over the edge on arrival. I couldn't handle it back then with all my youthful hustle energy ma ya foduzikwaa kitaa! Chai o!
You're so sound and put together, all round... Whew!❤
France is also a good place to live. Our discussion at work is where we have visited and where we are going for our next holidays. I have never seen set of people that likes enjoyment. We work and enjoy big time. I thank God for being in France. They also like good food and wine. We can be at table for hours.
The French and the Spanish are two peas in a pod.
On my way to the UK, I was first in France for an introductory course in Pau, everywhere sunny and bright, great food and wine, we went on a day trip to St Jean de Luz and Biarritz. Had so much fun, great weather only to arrive in the UK to see the complete opposite! 😂
Ololoolo and madre Mia!!!!
My favourite line from you
That's why they smile in your face and the smile quickly dissapears right after
This is also the reason why most families at the time had a Spanish or Greek resort or holiday home.
They holidayed in these places A LOT!!
Yes o, still being practiced. Lots of the British (which kind of reduced after Brexit), Germans and Russians have holiday homes here. Na them dey increase the housing price. 😃
Auntie Flo 😊💐. I'm so glad you found a sense of belonging in Spain. I'm based in London and living here isn't far the faint hearted. Would be nice to relocate somewhere with better quality of life and opportunities. Pls do a segment about your journey learning Spanish.
For quality of life, Spain is the best no doubt. For opportunities, it's relative. If you are in the remote work industry or ready to shift to remote work, you will enjoy Spain. A lot of Nigerians say there's no money in Spain. 🤷♀️ The worth of money is different for different people.
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Sis flo, you are a great story teller, and am looking forward to the next one.
I wish I were in spain
Each time you take about Spain some of will just want to consider moving to Spain if not for the language barrier..
I enjoyed your story ❤❤
Nne you can speak French, no? If yes, Spanish will be a breeze for you. I say this because Cote D'Ivoriens, Senegalese that live here learn Spanish superfast.
This is my new life now, work less and enjoy life more and travel. no more run run life.
I want that, where do you live 😂
@@kindnessducuray2656😂😂😂
What kind of fields of jobs are advisable to get into whiles living abroad especially when you have college education
Happy for you that this soft life wasn't missed.
Our weather is cold 😢
You're right my sister. We are waiting , because we're tried already, is because of the insecurity in Nigeria
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Well, UK is not bad but weather can be depressing. That’s why I run to Spain several times a year. I speak Spanish, so I feel comfortable in Spain. You can understand why British people went around colonizing other countries and are one of the most travelled people. I’m in the Oil industry too.
Your voice is very clear...no interference. Are you using a microphone? If yes, please what's the type?
No, just my phone: S23.
Spain is on my list of places that I’d love to travel to.
I lived in Mexico City as a teenager and it was such a peaceful, modern and beautiful city. People were mostly friendly and welcoming.
From your videos, Spain does look like a pleasant city 😌
I enjoyed Mexico City. At some point I was rotating off there to Gulf of Mexico when we had a contract with PEMEX. My first exposure to Spanish even though I did not learn it then.
Yes, Spain is pleasant, nice weather, nice people (though some people disagree 😂) and they invest a lot in making their country look nice. Their GDP depends on tourism so they try to keep it looking good. Spain awaits you.
Hi, can you connect me with a company like yours? I studied Physics. I also have my masters degree
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🎉🎉🎉😂🎉🎉 Thank you for this info@@FloChinyere
My Dear, I can't see myself leaving anywhere else cos that's where all my happiness is. My childhood and adulthood were spent here in UK. I can't ever imagine how people live in Nigeria with that weather. I go holiday to other countries anytime I want but my life is in UK. ❤
I agree with you. U.K environment and weather is depressing ,too.
That environment factor is a strong one. I didn't even notice that one till I came here. But I guess the weather contributes to the look.
See how sunny it it, just wish we can experience same here in Finland. Life here ia totally different
Very true UK indeed depressing
I enjoyed your commentary so much. I’ve been to Spain so many times, all over Spain including the islands, and I love it. I almost moved to the Canary Islands before Brexit and Covid ruined my plans :)
Flo, your long walks will definitely keep the calories at bay and strengthen your cardio health!
Your industry peers in Nigeria are likely to be overweight because they're chauffeur-driven everywhere all day!
True what you said about expats earning more in high risk jurisdictions. I once sat next to an American engineer from ExxonMobil in Texas on a flight to Lagos and he confirmed that he would actually earn more working out of Nigeria!
They are the overprotected lot. 😂 With chefs and drivers to cater to them. Yes, oyibos like working in African countries, good weather, good women (for the men), better pay than us from Africa that were sent to western countries. I was jumping the train to work while they were living pampered lives in my country. hehehe
Yes, Spain has walkable cities because they build upwards rather than sideways. Add their great diet to that and that's why they are in the top 10 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world.
Lol ... plentiful women available for the expat men😜
I really enjoyed this. Quite informative. Thank you❤
Good intelligent Nwunye orumba God will Continue to bless you and your Family greetiing from Germany
Aunty Flo I love how stylish your sunglasses looks 😍
To be honest it has been raining or grey in the UK 🇬🇧 since December 2023 with maybe 5 sunny days. It is now end of April 😢 I am really over it 😂
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Thank you for this. I appreciate this.
i worked with schlumberger before i left naija. soo you are my almost collegue lol . **Edit, oh you actually worked in Schlum, you guys were the one making big money , i was in IT ..this life ..small world. I agree working for Schlum was 1st class.
No wonder you push to the last! 😂😂😂
That's an SLB-trained human! Always questioning everything to that last. Where were you based? Lagos?
Schlum training is unmatched. World class. When I spoke with my colleagues in other segments, their own training was even more tedious.
Making which big money? I was in the UK: coefficient 1, paid in dollars while living in a stronger currency country in an era when the dollar was so weak. Meanwhile my friends were earning 1.75 in Luanda, Malabo, 1.6 in south east Asia, in the best climates, being chauffeured around, fed, waited on. They hardly touched their money. But there I was depressed in the UK. The only thing I got was a furnished flat that tax man will even come and charge me extra tax for every year. 😂🤣 All that glitters are not gold ooo. The UK wasn't even glittering sef.
I loved this story Time
Been long I saw your video sis
Hope you’re good?
The Portuguese are like that too... they are the true definition of soft life. It was a culture shock coming from Nigeria, but I agree it is better (to me) than living in the UK.
You are very correct it is depressing overhere
Spain is the capital of good quality life for sure!
The opposite of us here in the US.
I spent my important years in the UK from 1984 to 2005.
So the UK is in my heart for sure.
I understand people finding it depressing but it is dear to me.
Spain was our destination for a good time.
Ranging from Majorca for poor drinking students to the history of Spain!
Life is very short!
People still don’t get it.
Quality over quantity!!
You went to Spain,
Fell in love with country,
And a certain brother!!
No looking back!!
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Thanks!
Do you drive? In most of your videos you walk most of the time. Don't get me wrong; walking is good.
She may not see this but I am sure she drives.
I believe she parks and then walks to her exact destination.
@@Ms_ElisaOfcourse she drives, this is a walking video.
Ije I remember you telling me you went to the UK at a very young age, you lived there during your formative years so I understand why that era will be so important to you. Have you been back to the UK in recent times? I think how we feel about a place is linked to the place we are comparing it to. So I'm wondering how you will feel about it after living in the US for so long. 😉
It's the brother that made me come here in the first place so my love for this place strengthened the love for the brother. hehehe
Yes, I have been back and accept that I probably would not be able to live there now.
Mine isn’t the weather but more about how things work and business.
The relationship is sentimental for sure but I wholeheartedly understand the dreariness.
Funny, our youngest went on a study abroad last spring and absolutely loved it.
She was so sad to come back.
She loved the culture and the people and had a wonderful experience.
But it was just a short time so can be deceptive.
Great video!
Thanks again.
Sister Flo, where have you been? I am happy you are active on TH-cam again. Blessings
I've been here ooo. Go to my channel and scroll down my videos tab to see all the videos you missed.
Nice one... please how were you able to make your video without shaking (maintaining focus)
It has to do with the image stabilization ability of the phone which minimizes the shake. I used S23 to film this video.
If your phone has this setting, turn it on and try and hold the phone as steady as possible.
I am not Nigerian, my older sister's 16 yr old committed sui..d. due to depression, my younger sis is there 2, they r in 2 separate locations, she says you cant survive uk without prayer. May God see our Afrcan family members through.
I was born in the uk and I love it. Nothing depressing about it.
Why would you live somewhere that depresses you because of money.
That’s not right.
I feel like this my friend, some are happy and some don't like it. Yet your pride of the UK is respected.
Hmmm I never saw the UK in this light 20yrs ago. Although I was born here but grew up in Nigeria I guess the fantasy kept me going. However the past few years our UK weather has me seriously considering relocating and the only reason I have held off is because the children are in secondary school. I believe once they get into UNI I will definitely relocate. Having a garden to grow food and the outdoor space makes it bearable but it is still not the nicest of weathers especially late autumn-winter. I love the Spanish weather you are tempting me to consider Spain in my future up until now I’ve only considered Africa but definitely not Nigeria 😅
Please come on over, we have lots of land for you to cultivate here. 💃💃💃
Nigeria dey fall hand now but back then, early 2000s it wasn't bad so I was ready to run back prematurely.
@@FloChinyere I know I dey come sis
Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for sharing ❤
You are an inspiration to women Flo. I celebrate you❤❤❤
Welcome to the UK. I would like to meet you 🎉
I never considered relocating to the UK because of one of your video i watched about living here. But as job don carry my family come, i no get choice again. Na here 🇬🇧 i dey for now 😂.
Na so, we go where life takes us. Wetin be bad weather sef? 😂😂😂
Seeing you speak Spanish with the people fluently, inspired me to start learning Spanish.
I love Spanish language.
Amazing exposition. ❤
Oloolo 😂
I love that word😂
I always use it at home since I started hearing it from you..😂
Sounds funny 😂😊
Aunty Flo!!!!!❤❤❤
Aunty Flo! You make me want to visit Spain. Sounds like the kind of country I would like to retire to... but I don't speak spanish yet😂
That's u, many people love to live there.
I'm the child of parents that moved to Nigeria in the 80s. Even I hate it here. The weather is shocking!
But my whole support system is here now. If I wanted to move to Nigeria, logistically its already stress and the family that is back home are all distant relatives. The only thing that makes sense is my work from home opportunity. I can afford it very comfy in Nigeria but the lifestyle over there is a big 'I-dont-know'. It's an interesting crossroad for me as a 30y/o. Maybe this is my version of a mid-life crisis hahaha. Something for me to still pray about I guess..
Yes o, quarter life crisis is a thing. 😂 May you receive clarity on that soon. ❤
Did you mean to say that your parents moved to the UK in the 80s? In that case you grew up in the UK so it's understandable how you can't just up and move to Nigeria.
Mine was the other way round, I grew up in Nigeria till I got the job in Nigeria and was posted to the UK, my first time leaving Nigeria. I arrived in south of France first for a two-week course. So imagine me after experiencing France to arrive in the UK with such expectations of "European" weather. Ahhhh! I wanted to run back immediately.
@@FloChinyere Madam please, which time of job you got here in Nigeria that they posted you to UK please? Because one of my friend she's looking for opportunity to leave Nigeria.
@@AyodeleSuccessshe’s in tech
@@Deekomolafe okay. Thanks.
Take us to Nigeria
Thanks for sharing
I am telling my son now if we can relocate to Spain oo
What? 180 to 200k for that house you described? Here in Germany, that kind of apartment in a good area, not inside the bush and not in the middle of city, will go from 500k up. Inside city will go for 800k to 1m. Incase your wondering how we're managing to buy it and pay.. WE ARE NOT! 90 percent of humans here don't own their houses. We take life easy, enjoy it and live on rent all the way.
Ahhh Germany is a very strong economy so I am sure that overall, housing prices over there can't be compared to Spain. Here, it depends on the city though. This amount I quoted is for right inside the city of about 170,000 people. In the south for instance Costa del Sol where celebrities and billionaires from all over the world come to buy houses, you will find very high prices.
But really, I'm surprised to read that it's not common to own in Germany even for Germans. What will they do when they retire? Here in Spain, the Spaniards even have 2 homes like the Igbos, one in the city and one in their village.
@@FloChinyere what will they do when they retire? Good question. They continue living in the rented apartment. Almost everyone has pension, either by work or just by being a citizen. Then who doesn't have pension, his or her bills are taken care of by social services. The only thing that can happen is you moving from a big house to a smaller house to suit your pension and or allowance. All in all, you will be fine when you retire. Government takes care of Everybody here, young and old. But, their is one more major reason people don't own houses...the loneliness is real. Kids are grown, they left, that big house, what will you do with it? Paying big tax for a house you can't even clean and 90% of it you don't use. Then if you buy a small apartment you suffer to pay for it for 30 years (average person). Denying yourself the enjoyment of life or even experiencing any other part of the country because you're stuck in a flat you bought. Not forgetting that government will not give you penny in case you need money if you own a house. But you live in a small communal apartment, you get to say good morning my neighbours! every morning. Pay your rent with some of your monthly money like you have always done all your life. You can clean your apartment and your house doesn't echo with solitude in this cold country. Some people even give up any form of house or apartment they rented or bought, and move in willingly to the old peoples home just for company.
Now that's a whole new level of can't be bothered with the housing market! I mean, not even the fact that by the time one retires, the person would have paid enough rent to own a house makes them buy houses. The retirement benefits must be very good.
And here I was thinking that upon retirement, the Germans sell their homes to come and buy one in Spain. 😂 Thank you for taking the time to give me this information. ❤❤❤
See eh! that word you mentioned 'okupas' aka 'squatters'? That's the problem my city is facing for the longest. They will occupy someone's home and lie from heaven to earth that they are renting it and can't be evicted...and they can't be removed by force from that home. The homeowner will have to take them to court and it takes months...even YEARS to get this issue settled. Until then, the owner will continue to pay any mortgage or utility bills. And if the owner dares to cut the utility, the owner can go to jail because the law sees it as torture. This is terrible for homeowners. Literally, at this moment, the state reps are drafting a bill that will protects homeowners from these evil (sometimes deadly) squatters. God help us!
That same March, I saw the story of that woman in New York that was arrested because she changed the locks on her $1 Million home to keep away squatters. I was here fuming! Why is this an issue all over the world? Like, it's obvious who owns the house, why is it difficult to eject the squatters? I just can't wrap my head around this thing.
Lovely.😊
Just the move is exciting, but after hearing about the UK, you noticed that everybody look at you like "Wetin you dey go here?" It's like me in Zimbabwe, beautiful yet depressing due the gross negligence of humanity.
Please what job areas or fields can one do whiles living abroad in order to make reasonable means
Much love 💖🙏
I've lived in the UK for 30 years. Sadly, most people who have an aversion or negative views about the UK have only ever been to London or one or two mega cities. That's not a good yardstick for judging life in the UK. You can't judge a whole country based on your experience of one city, county or region.
More so, life exist in other regions in England, Scotland, Wales& Northern Ireland, each with their own autonomy. I live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and am very Happy here. Your comment is like going to Lagos and judging the whole of Nigeria based on your experience of Lagos. The rating of happiness you refer to is post-Brexit. There's no doubt that leaving the EU has made life harder but the British government won't admit that. I didn't vote to leave but many British people including immigrants were misled to vote OUT by fascist parties who championed Brexit. Now they're all feeling the pinch, though they won't admit it. Our universities are running at a loss as a result and if the Tories remain in power, most Universities will go bankrupt in the next 5 years.
Chy lots of love
Everyone wants to come to U.K. but visa too dey hard
Ah, Schlumberger is one of my customers . I am so glad you are now able to enjoy the soft life🥰🥰
Are we really that miserable in the UK😂? Spain sounds like a really nice place,worth a visit.
Hola Flo
Saludos a ti y a tu familia querida
😂😂😂 Trying my Spanish
We're interested in the love part oooh my ears are already itching to hear how you met and fall in love with ur Odogwu 😂
People complain about UK weather like the people in the UK are to blame for why the weather is like that. If youre familiar with secondary school geography, you would have figured out that UK is an Island in the middle of the Atlantic Oceen and at the mercy of all weather fronts. You can't expect UK weather to be like that of other parts of Europe that are landlocked and closer to tropical Africa. The weather or land mass of the UK is not going shift because some people don't like it. It's a case of making necessary adjustments and making the most of your lĺfe and adjusting to each weather front as it comes. It shouldn't be a big deal because some people live in Alaska, Greenland and other areas covered by snow for most of the year and are still happy. UK's weather can't be harsher than that of the above places.
I really miss this country
You have been saying this since you left to the UK. I know how much you love Spain. I know you are only there because of family. ❤❤❤ We miss you too.
I live in the UK and its very unhappy place to live
🤗🤗🤗 The British are often here in Spain to get away from it all.
My dear you do not lie this UK is so depressing. It’s rain every day. The matter tire me. It’s not for the faint hearted.
Indeed. One of my husband's colleagues and his wife visited his wife's relatives in the UK this Easter. They were supposed to be there for 1 week but after 3 days the man booked another return flight and came back because according to him, he couldn't handle it. He said it was raining all through. Not just the rain, that there's this look the whole place had that was driving him crazy.
It’s not just the weather. The people. It won’t surprise me, to find that the weather is like that, because of the people.
I love this
How long did it take you learn and speak the language?
6 months to get to A2 level. Once you know and can apply everything in this book: Hugo in 3 Months Spanish: Beginner Language Course, you can speak conversational Spanish really. And that book with the CD was my constant companion! I was attending 2 Spanish classes.
But just like with everything, it's different for everyone: the effort and practice you put in matters a lot. Practice, practice, practice and that's easy for people like me that like having conversations at every opportunity and are not afraid to make mistakes.
@@FloChinyere thanks 😊
iT IS WELL
Na lie oooh, I enjoy living in the UK abeg. Here you make your own happiness. 😂😂😂😂😂
We no dey follow you talk. 😂😂😂 Nwa UK.
The weather makes it depressing.
@@adaobiokoye101 I actually love the weather the way it is. Would you rather live in burning inferno ( Nigeria)? Heat is finishing them there. Nothing "depressing " about the UK abeg.
@@nnekairoegbu2360it’s depressing 😂 . I’m born and raised in UK and even I’ve had enough and looking for where to relocate too. 😂
UK is great in your 20s to 30s for career etc. But aside from stable infrastructure, the quality of life is not that great to be honest.
Good video, Flo. Talking about living in Spain, I noticed what you alluded to - most dwellings are in flats. This appears to be applicable to many other parts of Europe - in contrast to the own-house culture of the UK and the US.
Personally, I do feel like this has a strong link to the endless rat-race in these 2-letter countries.
What do you think?
I don't know the origin of building up (central Europeans practice) versus building out (UK and US practice). I understand the individual houses and massive lawns in the USA because they have a lot of land. I don't understand the UK's practice because they are a small island and their land will soon finish yet they are building outwards. 😂😂
Spain has much more land that the whole of UK but they build upwards. 🤷♀️ Spain will rather use their land for agriculture.
Aunty Flo 😁❤️❤️❤️
Spain is good. Malta is also very nice.
Please tell me about Malta ,living the life and job opportunities
@@kehindeomoare5739 You'd have to google it😁
I haven't been there too, but i'm going by what I've heard that its beautiful, has good weather all year round, many speak English and there are quite good job opportunities there.
When time reach i would relocate to Nigeria with my full chest.
So interesting
please how can i contact you
Nigeria is extremely inhospitable for commerce . Otherwise diaspora business venture will be out of this world .
The only laid back country in Europe....... SIESTA is my best part💗💖
Any holiday that i am not in Nigeria, its one city in Spainien. I hate going to Ibiza though because it seems to me that i did not travel out of Deutschland because Germans are everywhere 😀.
Lets leave UK matter for Eucharia 😁😄😃🤣😂😀
Wow, you surely have one leg in Spain. Ibiza is the party capital for delinquents. 😂😂😂 Too loud.
Hi, my sister Am here in Canary lsland Tenerife, So i have a room you And you'r fam.
Nne, this your topic and literature review content no match at all...as your project supervisor I propose a chance of topic
chance of topic?
Why so?
Sorry change of topic
Same with America. Very depressing
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I think UK is okay depends on your prospective. That report is recent and it changes.
Mummy, what course did you study?
Chy NWA ❤❤❤❤
Aunty Flo, you demand will be met. Meghan is going to Nigeria next month with Prince Harry and probably the kids. She told the Nigerian veterans who took part in the Invictus games 2023 that she would like to visit with the kids. They gave her a Nigerian name Amira Ngozi Lolo. You told her to come and mark present so she will be going. The Defenese Headquarters has confirmed 😂😂😂😂😂. Una dem go do the traditional wedding.
Yes o! We need to choose asoebi colours. Unroyal blue and prodigal red. 😂🤣
We are coming for all those people jealous that she will be going to Nigeria.
@@FloChinyere The british nasty media and derangers (haters) are having emotional diarrhea on social media. Very laughable. She will be welcomed
I can never live in Spain,