Nigerian Lady Who Moved to UK Mentions Amount Left in Her Account 2 Days after Receiving Salary

Nigerian Lady Who Moved to UK Mentions Amount Left in Her Account 2 Days after Receiving Salary

  • A Nigerian lady who's working in the United Kingdom has cried out on TikTok after seeing her account balance
  • In a video shared via her official page, she mentioned the amount remaining in her account just two days after receiving her salary
  • Social media users who came across the video on TikTok shared their similar experiences in the comments section

A Nigerian lady who relocated to the United Kingdom has spoken out about her financial struggles.

In her post, she talked about the challenges of managing finances in the United Kingdom, sparking relatable comments from social media users.

Nigerian lady in UK mentions her account balance.
Lady based in UK shares how her account balance reduced just two days after reveiving her salary. Photo credit: @ginasspace/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

Lady in UK mentions her account balance

The video, posted on the lady's official TikTok page @ginasspace, revealed that she had received her salary just two days earlier, but her account balance had reduced greatly.

According to her, she was left with £45 (N92k) from her £1,700 (N3.4 million) salary after settling her bills.

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In her caption, she pleaded for guidance on how to manage her finances effectively, saying:

"I just received my salary 2 days ago and my account balance is £45 remain from £1,700 after bills. Abeg those buying houses in UK, show your sister road."
UK-based Nigerian lady displays her account balance two days after receiving salary.
Lady based in UK laments, shares her account balance. Photo credit: @ginasspace/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

Reactions as UK-based lady shares account balance

TikTok users stormed the comments section to react to the trending post.

@parisj.|fashion&beauty&mum said:

"Work in a school as a TA (8:30-15:30) £400 a week then work as a domiciliary carer (if you drive) 16:30-21:00/22:00) £250-£300 a week. Take home is almost £3K a month xx."

@maiNene reacted:

"Why are you earning 1700 in the 1st place ,you need to pick extra shifts or find 2nd job for starters."

@Oral Care and Healthy Living said:

"If your bills is that much, then, you are biting more than you can chew. Rent a small accommodation if you are alone. Small accommodation comes with smaller bills. Don't let anyone deceive or pressure you. Live your own life. Those people buying houses won't come online when the problem comes. But your own house when you can't. No pressure."

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@JuDk said:

"See how some people are pressuring her to get extra job. Y’all don’t care about people’s health though please keep doing what you can do and don’t be pressured. So long you are not in debt, you will thrive."

@Prisely11 added:

"So first thing first, whats your bills like, and if your a single lady, you can pick more shift, get a 2nd job, also improve yourself to get high paying job, the choice is your lady."

@Violet Gates added:

"Uk is big. Reduce your expenses. Move to less costly city. Get financial advisor."

See the post below:

Account balance of Nigerian lady goes viral

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared what she saw after she looked at the bank account balance of a fellow lady.

In a video she posted on TikTok, the lady said she saw so much money in the woman's bank account.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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