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

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]

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 KZbin channel!

[@ummu-Al-ateeq]

Please start

[@greggemokpae]

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]

Wow, well done.

[@NurseSolomonKing]

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

[@jeanpier5054]

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

[@freemann131]

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

[@TonyK601]

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]

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

[@LoniOlawale]

Truee!!

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thank you so much! 😁❤️

[@Ive90]

first this i noticed

[@wealthybisionabajo4198]

I also noticed that . His video quality is top notch

[@James_150]

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]

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

[@nataliam9764]

The UK isn’t America, my dear.

[@868freeman8]

@@nataliam9764it’s no difference

[@amakaagbeze9860]

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.!

[@ayoogunjemilua9795]

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]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@chiedzaevelynmushure1141]

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

[@fantaziaclothing7742]

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

[@oluwatoyinjiboku3633]

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]

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]

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

[@MrTemwa]

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]

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]

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

[@lindaeke9281]

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

[@chikamatthew4064]

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

[@Christmind89]

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. ❤

[@EddingtonPindura]

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.

[@jonaha6615]

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

[@okoliugochisandra7632]

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

[@adarighofuaelizabeth7015]

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 KZbin. This is not capping . I have liked and subscribed to this page . You are doing well bro.

[@DominicOgbuagu]

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

[@onosedestiny5162]

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

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@njidekaosuere2873]

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

[@ayorindeaminu9714]

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.

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@ay1ism]

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

[@SuperCocodiva]

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!

[@margaretofurum320]

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! 👏👏

[@edomafranklyn9939]

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

[@rajesychama8062]

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 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

[@cephas_arts]

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

[@joyjiths9394]

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

[@vibewithlade]

So much wisdom dispensed. Thank you

[@kennethokpom768]

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

[@bright2544]

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

[@dragonredsinbad4631]

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 :)

[@adeolaajayi2751]

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

[@omodolapoeddo8663]

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

[@agathaleon2110]

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.

[@hillarymama.C]

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

[@adetipeojoko]

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.

[@obinnaubah9045]

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

[@JuniorPullen]

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

[@sidneymukalazi1816]

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

[@titilopejimoh4422]

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❤

[@ozoyasilas]

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

[@tezek5022]

Well done for the well articulated word of advice.

[@BreakBeatPaul]

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.

[@davidowen2396]

Wise words! Living within your means may mean having less...but it's a lot better for your sense of contentment in the long run. I'd say just be yourself, don't worry too much about trying to "fit in"...being authentic will lead people to help you (but don't let yourself be exploited). I hope the UK feels like home. Good luck with the channel.

[@Clemzysmith]

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

[@imuntichatasharafrancis1904]

Eye opening! great! Thanks for sharing.

[@mavisappiah1833]

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

[@agbenikedorcas6951]

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

[@frankydaulman2291]

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

[@City_Nurse]

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

[@veraakata5938]

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

[@lorpstarnue8901]

This is one of the most realistic KZbin 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.

[@user-ud8hi7sx6h]

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

[@zokysdiaries6395]

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

[@joycegathoni3643]

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

[@helenanyaogu7278]

I'm following you ASAP. This is well organised

[@aulderhilliman4071]

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

[@emmsonbrown2249]

The inspiration in here is you acknowledging your mistakes. Respect

[@odun.micheal]

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.

[@samueldavis5141]

First time coming across this channel but this is profound.

[@princesethadu-krah9374]

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

[@nosaedegbe5147]

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

[@patiencemtetwa]

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

[@brightnduka9582]

To be fair, I hardly comment on random KZbin channels on my first visit. However, I just can't help but comment on this! I got into this country in 2022 October and I don't know how my orientation aligned with all that you have said even without having any 'guidance/counsel' hitherto. I looked like a weirdo amongst my contemporaries - obviously, our pursuits and backgrounds are different. Indeed, I can only owe it all to God. These are very salient and valuable truths that every new immigrant must come to terms with. Once again, thank you! thank you!! thank you!!! I can't help but share this link with my folks. God bless you richly. Keep up the good work.

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Oh my God! I’m deeply honoured. Thank you for dropping this.

[@Justchecked]

Good one bro❤ I'm really glad I didn't fall for any of these, even though nobody advised me. I only got a car recently for family use, and that is long after my mortgage was sorted. I have never fallen for phone credit, I changed the phone I came with after 2years in the UK. The more you look, the less you see😅 A lot of us get over excited about relocating, become so loud and wants to show off. I wish everyone watch this video on arrival.

[@tolusayanfe6844]

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

[@P.EnglishLiterature]

This was fun watching. Nice connecting with you!

[@madinatbello6542]

Thank you for this piece Solomon.

[@margaretrosemakoni7096]

Thank you so much for the words of wisdom. I'm retired as a nurse, midwife and health visitor from UK with a psychology degree from University of East London in Stratford, London. Saving money is the best so one can invest in property where one lives. I've seen unfinished houses abroard(Zim) cos people can't finish the project as monies being squandered by relatives. I've seen people whose money they sent to build abroad gone down the drain. No house built cos relatives squandered the money. One guy unfortunately killed his brother who'd used the money to buy a bottle store for himself. No house built for the brother in UK. My relative and his wife built a beautiful house abroad but unfortunately they both passed away without having lived in their house. All their children live in UK. It's so sad. As you say, they could have bought another house in UK and rented it out and enjoyed the proceeds from the house. So sad eeh. Stay blessed.

[@mamdaero_24]

Similar things happen in India too. People want house in UK and their home country but they rarely get to live in their home country house and their kids wouldn't want to live in the home country house. So they have to sell the house in the end. Such a waste of time and money buying land and building the house for no one to live in it :(

[@kelscochise4478]

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

[@Akorede-ps5es]

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

[@nwoffiahcecilia9680]

Very deep and yet honest video in all ramifications. To be honest, it becomes content when many people can relate, and that is what you achieved here. I laughed through it all because these were things I advised some of my single japarist, and they would be like, Mama, that is you, this is us. Allow us to breathe. A few years later, they are now choking. Mesef, don hold my advice make them no see u as bad belle. Nice video

[@abiodunolalekanakinola4039]

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

[@dammyallen8800]

Subscribing was actually effortless because I found this very insightful, I am actually new tho, and trust me there are no lies in those advices, although I have not gotten any job in the past 4 months since I got here I but I believe I needed to hear this before getting the job! Thank you!!

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thank you! Don't worry, you will have a testimony of your desired job soon. All the best.

[@markuz7-wp3ts]

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

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Much appreciated boss. Thank you.

[@geoffreymaccarthy4618]

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

[@abigailonah9822]

You just earned a subscriber. Great piece and the video quality is awesome too

[@tijesunimiolaoye2539]

Wonderful video. This video aligns with my philosophy. Came to the UK in 2019 and what I advise people who have just come is that life is in stages. Start slow and build quietly. I'll add - open a Lifetime ISA within months of arriving if you intend on buying a house. If not just open a cash or stock ISA to help with savings.

[@Mharme_Dansowaa]

I side with you on the agency shift thing. 😅. I prefer doing the banks in my hospital than having to travel hours for an agency shift. ❤

[@ecarolyne5287]

Absolutely supa advice. Thank you for sharing

[@damilolaelusakin1059]

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

[@ebubechukwuifedigbo5450]

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

[@clueannwilliams1069]

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

[@damilolacomfort5323]

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

[@henrytudor8537]

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

[@maxmayers4545]

Brother, you will go far in this country. You are smart. One thing you said is that life is in stages, I got caught out with the phone contract once, 15 years ago, never again. credit is good, but if you don't know how to manage it, it can spiral out of control really fast. Saving and investing while you can, because nothing stays the same. Keep spreading the word to our brothers and sisters.

[@Melovemacolour]

I've got some take home points, thank you bro! You spoke to me direct 🧠 Very informative and well addressed New sub ❤

[@oluwaseundaniel6195]

i love this video, STRAIGHT FORWARD, QUALITY DISPLAY AND VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND INTERESTING ALL THROUGH

[@FAVOR819]

Can I like this video twice? You nailed it all just the way I think aways. Though, I'm new but only brought my Samsung form from Nigeria and I have been using it for almost 3 years in Nigeria. I got credit card ,but never uses to buy unnecessary things ooo. I only buy or focus on little things needed. Thanks for your thoughtfulness Great Man

[@user-lm6dp3qo8b]

Very insightful. Thank you!

[@JD-qn7xw]

Great video content, I appreciate the honesty.

[@onyeziaamanda4616]

Focus on your goals and ignore the noise 🎉😊. Awesome nurse, well inspiring and educating.

[@peacenunoo3060]

This video covers so many truths. I can confirm the importance of the points he’s raised by my own experiences in the Uk. Well done @nurse Solomon king for sharing these truths

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@shukuratomolola5646]

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

[@odujuliet-ov5rw]

You literally spoke to me as an immigrant who is in her first year in the UK. Words of wisdom!!! Thanks fam

[@Ellys1M]

Solo Solo, great one bro. Well done

[@gadzikagunda3617]

For this video only, i gave you the respect of finishing the video to the end. Then clicked like button and then subscribed. You deserved it. 🎉. Thank you.

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thanks for the sub! And for dropping this, I appreciate it. ❤️

[@gadzikagunda3617]

@@NurseSolomonKing Always Welcome.

[@Melb321]

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

[@AfricanTalesStoriesAndFables]

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

[@ogheneroemavwodia6698]

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

[@olubukunolaozimede1455]

Well said. New subscriber here. You are wise and I can totally relate with all you've said in this video. Kudos bro.

[@gracedarko1601]

This is the best video ever on KZbin when it’s comes to conversations like this 😊

[@NurseSolomonKing]

Thank you so much!