I am a Black American who has lived in four other countries and visited a considerable number more. I would say on average, the United States is more organized, efficient and does in fact have more freedoms and economic opportunities than many places in the world. Despite many perceptions, I would even say on average it is even more generally accepting of diversity than many places in the world, despite the challenges of racism, sexism, religious discrimination, etc. that remain issues in the country. There is a lot of great things about the United States and I will never talk like it is a terrible place to live or has nothing for anyone. Like everywhere in the world, there are pros and cons. However I do find myself preferring many other countries on a general social level and general love of life level. To make US dollars in a country outside of the US is often a dream life for those who have traveled a lot abroad. In my experience, many foreigners who have never traveled to the United States, especially those in developing countries, tend to adopt a romanticized view of the States. I have many friends from other countries and I often notice that even their relatives in their home countries constantly ask them for money assuming they are living a massively prosperous life in the US even if they are told the opposite by that person and they assume if the person isn’t sending them money, it is because they are being greedy or stingy, not because the person is struggling to make it themselves. Although no one ever said life would be easy in the United States, many people still adopt the notion that everyone in the United States has not just a job, but a well paying job with plenty of free time for social settings and everyone owns a big house and a nice car. That just because the country itself is prosperous that everyone living within it must also be prosperous. Many people also forget that when the reputation of opportunity and economic prosperity was first garnered, the US population was much smaller than it is today and had more opportunities for immigrants of previous generations and more economic opportunities for upward mobility in general. The US population is enormous now and has grown by more than 70 million people in 30 years, literally one generation. I think that also creates more competition for well paying jobs, living space, etc. for such rapid growth in a relatively short amount of time. Sadly, not all jobs are well paying and we live in a capitalist society. On top of this, many jobs have disappeared through automation and technology, not to mention inflation the diminishes the value of the dollars that are earned. There are many factors. But agreed, the US is not an easy place to live. To be honest, I am not sure anywhere is.
Life is so short, so difficult. If you make enough money to survive and you are surrounded by familly and friends…forget about America. America and the American dream is not what you think. She is right about everything she said. Good video !
As someone in there 20s here the in US, I can concur that the American dream isn't all that. I feel very disenchanted with expectation to just chase degrees and titles for my whole life, it sounds exhausting. I'm very grateful for my position in life but the US work culture isn't very healthy for many people and I can only imagine what it'd be like as an immigrant.
I always tell people America is for working. Then you take the money, and go vacay in other countries. And it's lonely m. So hard. The only thing that makes it worth it is the ability to provide for your family
@@AkotTV1 I’m glad someone’s telling the truth about this place but it’s not America it’s US. Do you want me to show u the difference between America and the US citizens?
I’m from East Africa, moved to America in 2016 and I’m here telling y’ll everything she said is true 100%. Depression is real and overworking like a freaking donkey 16hr everyday 6 days a week. And this country isn’t safe at all everyone has gun, some people are rude and loneliness OMG it will kill you. Getting proper documents like a green card it can take years years. Be careful grass isn’t always green on the other side.
spoken like someone who`s experienced it.I always tell people, if you have something doing in Africa, pls stay there because you might go for green grass only to find you are nt even able to pay for a flight once every 3 years to go home because with 3 jobs, even your vacations are scattered. Been there, I now choose a very simple,cheap and livable life.
Very overrated country, working hard af to pay crazy medical bills or bail bond, some ppl are very nice while others are white supremacists. Biggest mistake I made was to go there and try to raise a family, heartless society
I want to say THANKYOU for being so honest. I left the US and came back home, north of africa , I loved the US I really did, a democracy and very friendly country, but I found my self economically struggling, I was constantly comparing with how it was back in my country. Most people do not have the courage to come back, I did, all my friends and neighbors and relatives think that I am silly , they wont understand. Thank you Ma'm for being so honest . Viva Africa.
I spent 8 years in Europe Sweden and Italy and 7 years USA Baltimore Maryland and Minneapolis Minnesota. I left for good without dream of going back to western countries ever again. I'm better and doing well in East Africa
@@aliyousuf8697 The West is a scam. People in the West are working hard for their whole life to afford what we in developing countries already have. For example in my country Jamaica most people live in homes that are fully paid for and the property taxes are only $100 USD per year. In the USA you can never fully own your home because the property taxes are so high that if you pay off your mortgage you can still lose your home if you can't afford the high taxes.
This is 100% accurate. We are workaholics, in huge debt, and never have free time. We are lonely and depressed. We don't keep in close contact with family and friends because we are so busy working. We work 40hrs a week plus overtime and spend 2 hours commuting in traffic each day. We often have 2nd jobs, and our spouses work as well. Our children begin working at 16-18. This is primarily to afford our cars and student loans. Owning a car is mandatory and we are addicted to our cars. Public transportation is not practical except in New York City. We are rule followers. Read the signs. Obey traffic rules. Wait your turn. Do not cut in line! If you break rules, it is so offensive that you will be attacked verbally by any average citizen, and this can escalate to physical violence very quickly. We are obsessed with personal space and privacy. Please don't stand too close when speaking. Do not make physical contact unless you are invited (it's considered very intimate). If you approach a stranger in a public place, you will be greeted with suspicion. We guard our children with ferocity so do not approach them unless we know you. Also, please be aware of your eyes. Staring or making excessive eye contact is considered invasive. It is uncommon in the US to smoke now. Smoking indoors is against the law. If you smoke outdoors, others in the vicinity will be deeply offended by the smell. Tip your wait staff. Employers give them low or no wage because it is expected that customers give tips. We love our pets. If we are walking a dog, you may approach and pet the dog, speak to the dog, easier than approaching the person. This is a great way to make friends. The only other option to make friends is with your coworkers. We have the best food! She must be talking about fast food. Avoid fast food or you will get fat as she said. Also, be wary of our huge food portions. Americans love our versions of Mexican, Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese restaurants. They are not authentic but they are quite good. Americans in many regions are very suspicious of foreign languages and cultures. Learning perfect English is crucial. If you have a foreign accent, you will be fine in areas where there are many others with the same accent. Big cities are more accepting of foreigners. But outside of those areas you will always be treated as an outsider. The same can be said with styles of dress. Americans are comfortable with conformity. Many Americans are open-minded but if you are foreign to them then you will have to overcome that first. The USA is huge and diverse, so what may be a useful generalization of people in one region may be the opposite of those in another.
@@AkotTV1 He obviously lives in a city. I live in a very unpopulated area and in rural America. It's a different world here everyone waves at everybody and people talk to everyone. I haven't been to cities but I've heard they're brutal. But we still work!
@@estherotieno9709too much work kills you before your time, life isn’t all about work and die. Look smart, work harder for sometime then start creating a financial freedom, and financial freedom is in businesses and investments not in a job..
I left my home country when I was only 20 to live the "American dream" I aways dreamed of living in the US. Today, 6 years later I'm here. Depressed. I have many things to be grateful for, this opportunity has changed me forever, but I rather consume less things, and collect more memories. The average American mindset is the rat race mindset, while there's nothing wrong with that. The way this dream is sold worldwide is like if it should be the one and only dream the entire world should strive for, when in reality this is not true. For everything we do there'll always be duality, the positive and negative. We just need to be honest with ourselves, be proud of everything we have done to accomplish our goals. But the most important: if your dream is to have a degree, get married, have kids, cars and a nice house to call yours, cool go for it! just dont push this dream or criticize others for not desiring the same dream. If your dream is also, living in a farm, collecting berries, helping others, cool! dont compare yourself to others collecting material stuff. Your dream is just as important as anyone else. When we die, we dont bring nothing of the material stuff with us. We only live once, and while this might sound cliche, it is the truth. This current system we live in, sucks. Everything is shaped in a way to have you always trapped, loans, debt and all that stuff. We need to be smart, play the game, save. Have discipline, but don't fall for the trap.
@@AkotTV1 long story short: it feels like I left my country to reclaim my real identity in what it’s considered a “first world country” Now all I want to do is educate myself about my country, our political history, my people and ways I can help myself and the children that come from where I’m . If money wasn’t the norm, I wish our people were educating themselves about planting their own food and about our ancestors. We are crumbs of capitalism and should change our mindset about it.
Akot you are so hilarious but all you’ve said is absolutely true. The only thing keeping me from going insane in this country is that I have given myself a timeline. I’m investing back home in Kenya 🇰🇪 so that I can go back. There’s no American dream no matter who you are. We’re all on a wheel like mice running ahead of our debts while we’re sleep deprived, lonely and depressed.
Aaawww wow Wydia, nice to meet you and your comment means a lot to me. I read FBA and I was like oooops am I under arrest or what😅. Thank you for watching dear
All the issues you said there are solutions for them. That’s what life is all about you face hurdles and then you overcome them. Stay positive God has your back you just have to make the first positive move.
Hi there! For this reason I choose Brazil to the States , here is more freedom and you have left some time to have fun ! Good video! Good luck and everything for the best !🙏🙏🙏
I'm a born-and-bred American, and gradually became aware of how overworked Americans are. And, yet, it's also hard for many to get work. It seems that one either has too much work or too little. Too much stress from overwork or from not having enough work (and therefore not earning enough).
Great video. If you haven't you need to do a part 2 to talk about all the social stuff that makes life difficult too. Like trying to find a partner or other Africans not being supportive or the violence in the city and prejudice. People need to understand life in America can provide opportunities but it will not be easy. It will take physical and mental strength and time.before they can truly experience the life the dreamed of in America .
Very true what you have said, but I have also seen people who have overcome all that you have said. They work one job, they come to their native country like almost every year. They have built strong networks of their fellow countrymen. One thing Akot for sure better to be in a place where they are opportunities to work than be in a place where to get a job is not easy. I imagine one hustling all these years until you are in your 40's just because the system doesn't favour you, applying for jobs and another one is taken because you do not know anybody. That is why many people go there and work, because when you remember where you have come from, and others are wishing for that opportunity then you will be grateful. so long as you are investing that money..you can decide to work for five years and then return back to your country and invest more. Thank you again for highlighting those points.
I totally agree with you. Better to be in a country where there are resources and jobs in plenty, you work your time, make huge investments then retire in peace. In some of our countries, you retire while still looking for a job. Very sad affair
Thank you!! I don't have any experience yet about staying in America but am learning something from you.. thanks indeed. Am From Uganda East Africa.. greetings please!
it has been my 3rd day in USA, i came through DV lottery but these three days have passed like 3 decades, may be it is because i am not familiar with the environment. the greatest sadness i have is the job and a life i had back in my country, it was not luxurious but i had family, friend, relatives a car and a job that i might never be able to find in America. i have listened to your video and it made me heart broken and scared.
Oh my God, listen, your story is going to be beautiful my love. I promise you okay so no worries, settle in, find a job and you will be fine. Forget about home now and embrace your new life. You will be fine and if you ever need to talk, I'll be hear. So now, rest easy and enjoy America 🇺🇸 🥰
I can feel your emotions. I came to USA on 12th of june on spousal visa category IR1. Most of the time i think that how will i spend my whole life this way. I have started experiencing loneliness. 😔
I am a Black American, and it’s very interesting to hear how people from other countries perceive America. I have a good life here, but in order to have a good quality of life, you have to know how to hustle and you have to know how to choose where to live. And if you want a relatively peaceful life, you have to be able to AFFORD it. That is hard to do in this country. If you have a decent career that is in high demand here, you could make it. But I feel like everyday I am ducking a dodging from the next school shooting or crazy political situation here. I applaud people who uproot their entire lives to move to a new country…especially to somewhere like America. It’s difficult, but not impossible. I’ve lived in Bermuda as a little girl, so I had some experience outside of the States. I miss Bermuda sooo much! But while the Island life IS paradise, it has its disadvantages as well. At the end of the day, no place is perfect, but you just have to figure out which country is the right fit for YOU.❤
Most of these people come from socialized countries this is why they can't cut it here. Thee government can't and won't save you. You have to do it on your own this is why I'm so proud to be a Foundation Black American.
@@jay1970 I don't know what people you are referring to, but as for ME, I believe it to mean working hard; making sure you have a decent job to make a decent living. Don't make this out to be something it is not.
that's why Africans from stable peaceful countries like me (Zambian) invest back home cause while we have peace and stability we can't eat it. A house I'm building in Zambia could cost me AU$2,500,000 to buy in Australia while in Zambia it'll cost me AU$120,000 to build
@@AkotTV1 roofing all done now waiting for electricity to be connected and water to be drilled (borehole) you can google "chilanga Zambia farms" to see the area I'm building in it's peaceful
Hello sister I didn't know how hard America was until a sister from Togo was complaining how hard it is here and for the first time my eyes opened. I'm FBA and we are taught young and prepared to work and true there are many jobs here I actually work 2
@Sojourner Truth, America is generally not easy but I like it for the many available opportunities. There are jobs people can take up as opposed to some of our African countries where even graduates are hawkers. At the end of the day, it goes back to our attitude and how we want to take like. Nice meeting you
I was always petrified about running off to foriegn country. Will I make friends? Will I get a job? Will I get medical support? How hard will I have to work? I hate slaving away just for another man's legacy. I love my free time where I can rest and do stuff I love that make my life worth living. Earninhg all the money in the world and not being able to enjoy your life until you are old make absolutely no sense to me. And with so many unemployed people in america; the workload could be shared. I just feel that America is a cold place. And it lacks love. I see children taking there parents legacy and sending them to home for old people. And the system allows that.
My entire family has been waiting to migrate to the US under family preference visa category for 16 years. Many plans were changed, dreams given up, money wasted just to get visa and still we have to wait 2-3 years. I always try to explain my parents that we’re good in our homeland and It’s not that there are gold treasures hidden in the US and all we do is just dig earth, collect it and become rich. We need to struggle 3x than we do here. Also, when you have elderly members and aging parents, they need to be ensured regular healthcare but in the US, let’s not talk about medical costs. So yeah, trying to keep firm on my own beliefs and thinking to get degree from the US, work somewhere else and live minimally. Luxury is not a parameter to bring happiness in life. Thank you for sharing this video with us. God bless you
Unknown they need to be patient immmigration laws became more strict now and if it’s only wife and kids get vidas faster but other than that it’s long but there are getting closer and yes it’s not easy here and don’t give everting easy let them work for it don’t put everything in a silver platter when they get here because they will not appreciate yu believe yu just tell them to google everything and let them figure it out we all think I’m going to America and be rich no way it can be done but first yu struggles like everyone yes it’s all true Yu gotto look at everything good and bad too
Yes minimalist it’s happiness the lees yu have to worry about I’m happy yu are working on a degree and save save money for your future what country are yu from
Anyone who goes to America will face difficulty at first, however as time lapses you get skills and you face the bills and life becomes good. If you go to New York city don't rent house in Manhattan it will be so expensive for immigrants just rent in Brooklyn or queens it's affordable. As time lapses and you got experience then you shift. Kindly advice them as with time not just you come today and tomorrow you become rich it takes time and you learn
I'm an American and she is right!! All you do is work and good luck saving anything- your going to spend everything you make on rent! Most Americans have less than $300 in their savings and less people than that have no money in case of an emergency.
I’m born and raised in America and I’ve thought about leaving the country these last couple of years. I don’t know maybe I’m wrong but I’ve worked as a machinist for 20 years and quality of life keeps going down because of inflation and enormous healthcare costs.
I thought KEZIA was playing when she said girrrrl rather go to Canada then my Country.. She's been here in SA for 4 years now. Really the movies and shit been making me wanna go there. But now that I'm hearing this maaaaan i don't know what to decide really.
@@mcdollard7469 I’m blk American this is my country and I can’t relate to what she’s speaking of because my whole family is American . Yes we work but not a lot . We have fun on the weekends and sometime thru the week. We take vacations with our family & friends we enjoy life.
Yah for sure, my cousin did Pharmacy, when he went he started afresh!!!.. But I think this happens in Kenya as well coz of different educational systems ama?..
Yeah that's correct, but he could have requested for credit transfers. That's why you can do a degree in Kenya and go for masters anywhere else in the world. So the different country will just orient you to their system but you don't start from zero
100% true...In America you need a mental shift and physical adaptability- or resilience (easily said than done). For most Americans this is the life they know, so it's easier for them, but for the rest of us we must keep learning the new way of life, while making ends meet, and managing our emotional needs. To get to America, you've already made tremendous sacrifices, which makes going back home not an option. Always remember why you came here and focus on that. It's a great country for all those who can adapt. I'd rather work, and work to provide for my family than live idle and broke. I'd advise all of you to make saving/investing necessary so you can catch a break in your old age. Cheers!
Yes, America is all we know. I think of the possibility of moving to other countries all of the time, but I just don't think I could handle it, due to all of the privileges I get here in America. I'm spoiled, and don't know if I could truly live anywhere else, because of all that I have here. But who knows? 🤷🏽♀ Perhaps I could find a country that would give me a decent life that I would enjoy. The jury's still out on that one. lol
Life is great for some and bad for some. Opportunities, advantages, and disadvantage is very wide. These happens to people of all colors and religions. Born here and immigrants can succeed or fail. Freedom and opportunity doesn’t mean easy. Making your own decisions has a large effect.
By the way, America is a wonderful place, I love the country and just like any other country, it has its own challenges. I mean, I would rather work all the time than have nothing to do and broke
Some struggles are not good. I got depression, anxiety and panic attack as a result of overworking myself while studying masters and at the same time providing at home. If people are told, too much of something is dangerous, they think it is a joke.
I came to American 14 years ago and being an immigrant is not easy. You have to adopt yourself to another mindset,be strong,resilient, sacrifices, have determination,purpose and faith. Mostly you gonna be on your own and you need to understand that you are the one who is responsible for your own life! Life is hard sometimes but it also can be beautiful!
Akot thank you so much for sharing, the wise counsel you give is important for young people who are yearning to go to the promised land but find it hard to get a visa. But I'm of the opinion that cost of living in U. S is very high and the pay is low, that's why people have to do several jobs just to get by let alone save money.
100% this! This is something I would tell everyone about how our lives should not require so much work just to be able to get basic necessities. Housing is not considered a human right here. Everything is for profit and when basic necessities are for profit people will lose out on those things. And yes the loneliness is real! In part that’s because of the capitalist work system where everyone is everyone’s competition or at least that’s how we are taught to see others. Also the hyper individualistic culture makes people not want to help their fellow humans and they think that’s normal. On top of all that people here genuinely believe this is how should be…so yeah it’s definitely easy to get depressed. I know I struggle with that. Thanks for making this honest video!
I'm an American and the only way you will truly get ahead is if you OWN your business.. That's only if you're business succeeds.. At this point- even the Americans are miserable and want to leave!! Maybe we should trade countries?
I stumbled on this video while looking for more opportunities in the US, but I discovered alot of times people don't share this good information well, yes, the grass is not always green but America is 10x better than many countries today. With good information, you will get it right... I know people who have stayed in the UK, Canada and now in the US, majority will till you the US is far better than those other countries. As today most will tell you they own their own houses and cars already. So in as much as we make negative videos there should positive videos too of those thriving and not just negativity, if it's that bad, why don't you go back to your home country and do something different there that won't make you feel bad about America. God bless America jare ❤
Thanks for sharing the experience but I think at the end of the day its all about Atitude ....the way you think that it is ....difficult or easy is how you look at things .
Now alot of y’all are seeing that the so-called “American Dream” for immature is a nightmare. It should be humbling and make you appreciate Black Americans more. All the best to those moving forward.
Thanks so much for sharing, I consider myself very lucky living in Switzerland and the decisions I took after being here for over 25 years. I made a conscious decision to minimize my lifestyle, this was after working just to pay the bills for things I did not need. So now I work 16 hours a week (YES 16 HOURS A WEEK)I don`t buy because a friend bought,I don`t do because friends are doing, I budget tightly and live on minimum wage but I do not miss out. This was after accepting that I`d drop dead if I kept going at the rate I was, working 45 hours a week just to survive. For the first time since I arrived in Europe, I'm happy living on minimum wage because im alive and living, when I was making more money than my whole village folks could use in a month,I was walking asleep. I really appreciate your honesty and stating facts that many people in the diaspora choose to hide, and have subscribed
Rita you need to be a guest on my story segment on this channel and share with us your story. I feel like this community will learn a lot from you. I don't know how to find you but my ig handle is "iamakot". Looking forward to hearing from you my love
@@AkotTV1Wow that`s big,thanks so much that you even consider this.I`m just starting YT so not sure how to be a guest but would love to because I love to share my experience and after 25 years here, been there done that.will let you know Thanks ahain so much
My friend's son "made it" here in the US, he was born here. He worked in the financial district. He never saw his wife or children, commuted 2 hours one way so he could live in a big house with servants. He was 52 when he dropped dead walking by his pool of a heart attack. Not worth it!
Akot, we are in the fallen world. There are problems every where. It's just different kinds of problems. Most of what you are talking about, is about character. If you think that going to America is a way to get away with mediocrity and lack of character, you are in a wrong place. Hard work, outstanding character and dedication is the key to survive.
Thank Ronnah for this good reasoning it’s only our character that keeps us to lag behind . I believe in ur point so guys work on yourselves before trying to abroad
Mimi sipendi shule ai wacha tukae jobless huku kwetu but again who doesn't want money what i have always wished to do is two or three jobs at this my age i can really chase that cash in amerka thank you for informing us how it is done up there(majuu)
@@AkotTV1 Sasa na vile those arw the kind of jobs I want,taking care of the old,or kids,or gardening now I am learning kusuka nywele juu Mimi sitaki kazi ya office I can do any dirty job infact sijui nisomee plumbing hata by the way!
For me i have Suffer a lot, education was not easy for me, why I was a slow learner for good Struggling. Now am about to join in the university this academic year . But I believe and have faith I will over my fear and succeed 🙏 even do I go to united states 🇺🇸 I will join the school 🏫 learn and later graduate 🎓 so from there I can start working 💪
Thank u aunty, but in Sierra leone 🇸🇱 3 years for senior school, what about in united states, how long does it takes to complete senior secondary school in 🇺🇸
@@AkotTV1 alhamdulilah, aunty here in Sierra leone 🇸🇱 it took 3 years for S.S.S. what about in united states 🇺🇸 how long does it take too complete s.s.s. before I can attend university
You said we can’t come to America with our certificate from our country to work Is it possible to come to America den go to school or we will have to come to America through the study route?
You can move to America and use your certificates to work only that for you to get your best job, you will need to go back to school and get a certification from there. Best wishes
Guys i really need your help about this matter here in Egypt i can't find proper job because i hit 32 years old although i got bachelor in Tourism. we have many problems here like: 1- Overpopulation which caused good opportunities to be rare. 2- Strict Employment Requirements Such As Age, Field of studying, Experience. 3- starting wages / Salaries are very low 100$ Per month while the needed is around 326.53$. so shall i try my hardest to leave here and go to USA or shall i stick to my country?
What you are saying is absolutely true as a black woman born and raised in the USA. It is horrible. The government really doesn’t care and you just work. It’s so bad where other people have to raise your children because you do not have the time. There is no work life balance only work. Everything goes up and they only pay you enough to pay your bills. You have nothing left. We have bad food etc… I have decided to move to a different country because after 37 years the USA is not for me I want a piece of mind. Thanks for sharing your experience Queen.
The reason America is like this is because it’s the fittest and best from all over the world competing against each other here. Even the people who came as refugees are some of the best their country has to offer-Do you see what many go through just to get here? No wonder they work so hard here. It’s a competition of the brightest people from all over world, including you who posted this video. It is bound to be arduous, lonesome and tiring. You will succeed in America. Take care of yourself.
Thank you for this education sis .. Please I would like to have a private conversation with you on something coz I know you’ll never hide the truth.. Is there any way I can reach you please ???
The thing that scares me the most about America is how easily accessible guns are 😢like what we see making the news, someone just deciding to go ands shoot 🔫 at kids in a school. 😮 But i also think all countries have their highs and lows. I just love my country South Africa and i dont see myself liv8ng anywhere else. Stay strong sister, build yourself a home in your home country while living there and furniture it then come back and live amongst your relatives. Its good to know you can just up and go and see your cousin.
Yeah, it's crazy he he but it also depends on where you live. However, its true, shooting can happen anytime but there's lots of opportunities. I left my country because I was hungry and couldn't make ends meet lol
@AkotTV01 you do what you have to do. I'm ok hence i don't have a problem living here. But for someone that's struggling to make it at home i wont blame them if they left. I don't blame you either.
The key thing is all have an option to come back but they choose to stay and persevere. So if you are home, don't despair, the same way they are making it is the same way you will. If these videos were made from Kenya, it would be a different story.
I'm sorry thats your story, I work one job and enjoy the blessings of God. I go on great vacations and spend time with my family and friends ❤️ I wish you success
So in America is all about working hard to get money to pay bills then money finish you go back working again at the end of the day no any saving, full of depression, when emergency happens like being bereaved with your loved ones in your home country, you can not even go, as no money to pay for the airtickets. And when you go back to your home country no anything to show while they have high expectations that you came from America. It is just like zero sum game right?
Very honest video. I love when am told about the reality of something instead of the positive side. I feel like the part for joining a school to learn their way of life is probably one of the ways they get you into the bad financial decision making system. Their education is so expensive meaning you will be forced to take up debt to fund it. (Credit cards💳) This then makes you work and work and work. One, to pay the debt and other debts like car nodes (something like this). Two, to pay the income tax I think of around 45%. Three to pay for your bills. Four to enjoy yourself and lastly, to send money home. I know. Its a freaking struggle.
Hello dear. This is a informative piece. Thank you . Is there a possibility where someone visits US on B1/B2 VISA and later seeks legal means to work since he has a B1/B2 visa for 5 years and can stay legally in the country? Thank you.
I am a Black American who has lived in four other countries and visited a considerable number more. I would say on average, the United States is more organized, efficient and does in fact have more freedoms and economic opportunities than many places in the world.
Despite many perceptions, I would even say on average it is even more generally accepting of diversity than many places in the world, despite the challenges of racism, sexism, religious discrimination, etc. that remain issues in the country.
There is a lot of great things about the United States and I will never talk like it is a terrible place to live or has nothing for anyone. Like everywhere in the world, there are pros and cons.
However I do find myself preferring many other countries on a general social level and general love of life level. To make US dollars in a country outside of the US is often a dream life for those who have traveled a lot abroad.
In my experience, many foreigners who have never traveled to the United States, especially those in developing countries, tend to adopt a romanticized view of the States. I have many friends from other countries and I often notice that even their relatives in their home countries constantly ask them for money assuming they are living a massively prosperous life in the US even if they are told the opposite by that person and they assume if the person isn’t sending them money, it is because they are being greedy or stingy, not because the person is struggling to make it themselves.
Although no one ever said life would be easy in the United States, many people still adopt the notion that everyone in the United States has not just a job, but a well paying job with plenty of free time for social settings and everyone owns a big house and a nice car. That just because the country itself is prosperous that everyone living within it must also be prosperous.
Many people also forget that when the reputation of opportunity and economic prosperity was first garnered, the US population was much smaller than it is today and had more opportunities for immigrants of previous generations and more economic opportunities for upward mobility in general.
The US population is enormous now and has grown by more than 70 million people in 30 years, literally one generation. I think that also creates more competition for well paying jobs, living space, etc. for such rapid growth in a relatively short amount of time. Sadly, not all jobs are well paying and we live in a capitalist society.
On top of this, many jobs have disappeared through automation and technology, not to mention inflation the diminishes the value of the dollars that are earned. There are many factors.
But agreed, the US is not an easy place to live. To be honest, I am not sure anywhere is.
Wow wow I enjoyed reading this, I hope to meet you in person some day
Very well said
You need to open your own CZcams channel to educate the population and the whole generation of Youth who were born in 2000 and now are 24 years old...
You think AMERICA is more free 😂😂😂😂
Life is so short, so difficult. If you make enough money to survive and you are surrounded by familly and friends…forget about America. America and the American dream is not what you think. She is right about everything she said. Good video !
Thank you hun
Traveling abroad is overrated...
As someone in there 20s here the in US, I can concur that the American dream isn't all that. I feel very disenchanted with expectation to just chase degrees and titles for my whole life, it sounds exhausting. I'm very grateful for my position in life but the US work culture isn't very healthy for many people and I can only imagine what it'd be like as an immigrant.
Tell that to all the ones that won’t leave
I always tell people America is for working. Then you take the money, and go vacay in other countries. And it's lonely m. So hard. The only thing that makes it worth it is the ability to provide for your family
I totally agree with you 🥰
I like your point: ability to provide for family.
What if you don't want a family? Genuine question
@@arianzidaneofficialYou spend the money for yourself?
Im from kenya living in new york city. So many people yet majority of them have no friends. The loneliness and depression is crazy
I'm happy to be your friend 😅loneliness shall not catch us
@@AkotTV1
I’m glad someone’s telling the truth about this place but it’s not America it’s US. Do you want me to show u the difference between America and the US citizens?
Yeah NYC people have friends but no time to hang out too stressed and broke and depressed
I truly believe it’s all across the country. You are not alone. Thanks for sharing.
I’m from East Africa, moved to America in 2016 and I’m here telling y’ll everything she said is true 100%. Depression is real and overworking like a freaking donkey 16hr everyday 6 days a week. And this country isn’t safe at all everyone has gun, some people are rude and loneliness OMG it will kill you. Getting proper documents like a green card it can take years years. Be careful grass isn’t always green on the other side.
I love you soo much @Baby Elephant 🥰
Lol "Working like a Donkey🐴"
Feel free to show yourself out.
spoken like someone who`s experienced it.I always tell people, if you have something doing in Africa, pls stay there because you might go for green grass only to find you are nt even able to pay for a flight once every 3 years to go home because with 3 jobs, even your vacations are scattered.
Been there, I now choose a very simple,cheap and livable life.
Very overrated country, working hard af to pay crazy medical bills or bail bond, some ppl are very nice while others are white supremacists. Biggest mistake I made was to go there and try to raise a family, heartless society
I want to say THANKYOU for being so honest. I left the US and came back home, north of africa , I loved the US I really did, a democracy and very friendly country, but I found my self economically struggling, I was constantly comparing with how it was back in my country. Most people do not have the courage to come back, I did, all my friends and neighbors and relatives think that I am silly , they wont understand. Thank you Ma'm for being so honest . Viva Africa.
Wow, I am indeed very proud of you. Happy new year dear one.
U did the right thing
I spent 8 years in Europe Sweden and Italy and 7 years USA Baltimore Maryland and Minneapolis Minnesota. I left for good without dream of going back to western countries ever again. I'm better and doing well in East Africa
You are very very smart to move back home. The USA is falling and it has never offered a good life. The American dream is a nightmare at best.
@@aliyousuf8697
The West is a scam. People in the West are working hard for their whole life to afford what we in developing countries already have. For example in my country Jamaica most people live in homes that are fully paid for and the property taxes are only $100 USD per year.
In the USA you can never fully own your home because the property taxes are so high that if you pay off your mortgage you can still lose your home if you can't afford the high taxes.
This is 100% accurate.
We are workaholics, in huge debt, and never have free time. We are lonely and depressed. We don't keep in close contact with family and friends because we are so busy working. We work 40hrs a week plus overtime and spend 2 hours commuting in traffic each day. We often have 2nd jobs, and our spouses work as well. Our children begin working at 16-18. This is primarily to afford our cars and student loans.
Owning a car is mandatory and we are addicted to our cars. Public transportation is not practical except in New York City.
We are rule followers. Read the signs. Obey traffic rules. Wait your turn. Do not cut in line! If you break rules, it is so offensive that you will be attacked verbally by any average citizen, and this can escalate to physical violence very quickly.
We are obsessed with personal space and privacy. Please don't stand too close when speaking. Do not make physical contact unless you are invited (it's considered very intimate). If you approach a stranger in a public place, you will be greeted with suspicion. We guard our children with ferocity so do not approach them unless we know you. Also, please be aware of your eyes. Staring or making excessive eye contact is considered invasive.
It is uncommon in the US to smoke now. Smoking indoors is against the law. If you smoke outdoors, others in the vicinity will be deeply offended by the smell.
Tip your wait staff. Employers give them low or no wage because it is expected that customers give tips.
We love our pets. If we are walking a dog, you may approach and pet the dog, speak to the dog, easier than approaching the person. This is a great way to make friends. The only other option to make friends is with your coworkers.
We have the best food! She must be talking about fast food. Avoid fast food or you will get fat as she said. Also, be wary of our huge food portions. Americans love our versions of Mexican, Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese restaurants. They are not authentic but they are quite good.
Americans in many regions are very suspicious of foreign languages and cultures. Learning perfect English is crucial. If you have a foreign accent, you will be fine in areas where there are many others with the same accent. Big cities are more accepting of foreigners. But outside of those areas you will always be treated as an outsider. The same can be said with styles of dress. Americans are comfortable with conformity. Many Americans are open-minded but if you are foreign to them then you will have to overcome that first.
The USA is huge and diverse, so what may be a useful generalization of people in one region may be the opposite of those in another.
This is very insightful wow wow, thank you soo much for this detailed comment. Stay well 🙏
Very true and they don't smile or say thank-you 🤣🤣🤣
Wow!
American Dreams and Immigration story czcams.com/video/5CNX1tJObRU/video.html
@@AkotTV1 He obviously lives in a city. I live in a very unpopulated area and in rural America. It's a different world here everyone waves at everybody and people talk to everyone. I haven't been to cities but I've heard they're brutal. But we still work!
I’m American & she is right! The American dream isn’t real. We have to work hard just
To stay ahead.
I'm at work until midnight since morning 😅. I'm used to it now
Absolute facts only 0.01% make the American dream
You killed me. 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂. The working until you die is so on point.Thanks for being honest.
You welcome my love
What is wrong with that? People die of poverty after retirement in Kenya
@@estherotieno9709too much work kills you before your time, life isn’t all about work and die. Look smart, work harder for sometime then start creating a financial freedom, and financial freedom is in businesses and investments not in a job..
I left my home country when I was only 20 to live the "American dream" I aways dreamed of living in the US. Today, 6 years later I'm here. Depressed. I have many things to be grateful for, this opportunity has changed me forever, but I rather consume less things, and collect more memories. The average American mindset is the rat race mindset, while there's nothing wrong with that. The way this dream is sold worldwide is like if it should be the one and only dream the entire world should strive for, when in reality this is not true. For everything we do there'll always be duality, the positive and negative. We just need to be honest with ourselves, be proud of everything we have done to accomplish our goals. But the most important: if your dream is to have a degree, get married, have kids, cars and a nice house to call yours, cool go for it! just dont push this dream or criticize others for not desiring the same dream.
If your dream is also, living in a farm, collecting berries, helping others, cool! dont compare yourself to others collecting material stuff. Your dream is just as important as anyone else.
When we die, we dont bring nothing of the material stuff with us. We only live once, and while this might sound cliche, it is the truth.
This current system we live in, sucks. Everything is shaped in a way to have you always trapped, loans, debt and all that stuff. We need to be smart, play the game, save. Have discipline, but don't fall for the trap.
This is a very detailed comment, I have to read it out in a video. Thanks for this
@@AkotTV1 long story short: it feels like I left my country to reclaim my real identity in what it’s considered a “first world country”
Now all I want to do is educate myself about my country, our political history, my people and ways I can help myself and the children that come from where I’m . If money wasn’t the norm, I wish our people were educating themselves about planting their own food and about our ancestors.
We are crumbs of capitalism and should change our mindset about it.
@@txekoratsu that's true
It's well oooo,,,!! I m still dreaming of migrating to America for the dollars🤦
@@blessinguzondu5192 may your dream become your reality. America still wins, regardless 🥰
You're right..
Thanks for sharing this. Make me feel im not alone with my thoughts..
I'm glad you got value out of watching this video
Thank you for sharing with us with your thoughts 😊👍🏻
You are always welcome
Akot you are so hilarious but all you’ve said is absolutely true. The only thing keeping me from going insane in this country is that I have given myself a timeline. I’m investing back home in Kenya 🇰🇪 so that I can go back. There’s no American dream no matter who you are. We’re all on a wheel like mice running ahead of our debts while we’re sleep deprived, lonely and depressed.
Share the timeline with me, when it's time, we fly back to Kenya together 😅. I'm very serious
I’m hoping for 2027……is that too far for you?
@@mambojambo7486 I'm looking at another 10 years when my son graduates 🎓
@@TheBuzzis that's true
This is a very interesting perspective. Most Americans can't imagine living in the "poverty" and corruption of the African nations.
I want to thank u so much for telling the truth about this country. I am FBA and I appreciate your honesty.
Aaawww wow Wydia, nice to meet you and your comment means a lot to me. I read FBA and I was like oooops am I under arrest or what😅. Thank you for watching dear
"FBA" or "FBI"?
@@PaleMist you know what each one mean, so stop playing. You trying to be either one.
@@wydiamakeba This is the first time which we have chatted; how do you know what I do and do not know? FYI, that was a sincere question.
@@PaleMist if u truly didn't know I apologize but FBA stands for Fondational Black American and I'm quite sure u know what FBI stands for.
Excellent video!! Your truth will save another of broken hearts who do not have the correct information!!
Thank you hun
All the issues you said there are solutions for them. That’s what life is all about you face hurdles and then you overcome them. Stay positive God has your back you just have to make the first positive move.
Yeah thank you
You should have an African group where all the lonely africans in America can talk to eachother..
Hi there! For this reason I choose Brazil to the States , here is more freedom and you have left some time to have fun !
Good video! Good luck and everything for the best !🙏🙏🙏
Now I wanna tour Brazil, I want to come and experience
@@AkotTV1,please do it ,deserves more than you think ! Let me know if we can help !🙏🙏🙏
You are hilarious you just gained a subscriber 😂😂😂😂lots of love from 🇰🇪
Asante sana Cecilia 🙏
I'm a born-and-bred American, and gradually became aware of how overworked Americans are. And, yet, it's also hard for many to get work. It seems that one either has too much work or too little. Too much stress from overwork or from not having enough work (and therefore not earning enough).
Oh wow thanks for sharing Joanne, much appreciated
Wow so it ain't what we see on TV huh? Do you have insta?
@@mcdollard7469 😂😂😂
Great video. If you haven't you need to do a part 2 to talk about all the social stuff that makes life difficult too. Like trying to find a partner or other Africans not being supportive or the violence in the city and prejudice. People need to understand life in America can provide opportunities but it will not be easy. It will take physical and mental strength and time.before they can truly experience the life the dreamed of in America .
Thank you for this, I will definitely do a part two 🥰
Very true what you have said, but I have also seen people who have overcome all that you have said. They work one job, they come to their native country like almost every year. They have built strong networks of their fellow countrymen. One thing Akot for sure better to be in a place where they are opportunities to work than be in a place where to get a job is not easy. I imagine one hustling all these years until you are in your 40's just because the system doesn't favour you, applying for jobs and another one is taken because you do not know anybody. That is why many people go there and work, because when you remember where you have come from, and others are wishing for that opportunity then you will be grateful. so long as you are investing that money..you can decide to work for five years and then return back to your country and invest more. Thank you again for highlighting those points.
I totally agree with you. Better to be in a country where there are resources and jobs in plenty, you work your time, make huge investments then retire in peace. In some of our countries, you retire while still looking for a job. Very sad affair
I too guess it'a a matter of managing finances and avoiding luxurious expenses.
I like your points
QUITE ENCOURAGED
Thank you!!
I don't have any experience yet about staying in America but am learning something from you.. thanks indeed.
Am From Uganda East Africa.. greetings please!
Greeting dearest and thank you for watching 🙏
it has been my 3rd day in USA, i came through DV lottery but these three days have passed like 3 decades, may be it is because i am not familiar with the environment. the greatest sadness i have is the job and a life i had back in my country, it was not luxurious but i had family, friend, relatives a car and a job that i might never be able to find in America. i have listened to your video and it made me heart broken and scared.
Oh my God, listen, your story is going to be beautiful my love. I promise you okay so no worries, settle in, find a job and you will be fine. Forget about home now and embrace your new life. You will be fine and if you ever need to talk, I'll be hear. So now, rest easy and enjoy America 🇺🇸 🥰
I can feel your emotions. I came to USA on 12th of june on spousal visa category IR1. Most of the time i think that how will i spend my whole life this way. I have started experiencing loneliness. 😔
@@shilpisaini7467 hello
@@marykirundi3983 hi
Hello Sharif I am about to follow my girl friend to America because she won DV lottery. Do you think it's a good idea?
I am a Black American, and it’s very interesting to hear how people from other countries perceive America. I have a good life here, but in order to have a good quality of life, you have to know how to hustle and you have to know how to choose where to live. And if you want a relatively peaceful life, you have to be able to AFFORD it. That is hard to do in this country. If you have a decent career that is in high demand here, you could make it. But I feel like everyday I am ducking a dodging from the next school shooting or crazy political situation here. I applaud people who uproot their entire lives to move to a new country…especially to somewhere like America. It’s difficult, but not impossible. I’ve lived in Bermuda as a little girl, so I had some experience outside of the States. I miss Bermuda sooo much! But while the Island life IS paradise, it has its disadvantages as well. At the end of the day, no place is perfect, but you just have to figure out which country is the right fit for YOU.❤
What you people really mean by hustle?
Most of these people come from socialized countries this is why they can't cut it here. Thee government can't and won't save you. You have to do it on your own this is why I'm so proud to be a Foundation Black American.
@@jay1970 I don't know what people you are referring to, but as for ME, I believe it to mean working hard; making sure you have a decent job to make a decent living. Don't make this out to be something it is not.
Very well said, you have to figure out which country is the best fit for you. I totally agree with you
@@jay1970 working tirelessly
3.33 in Kenya, traffic rules are more like traffic suggestions. Red means you can go if there's no other cars.
Eeeeehehe🤣you have made my day lol
Hi Akot! Just discovered your channel,. Great, realistic content ! Keep up with the good work 👏🙏!
How are you doing?
that's why Africans from stable peaceful countries like me (Zambian) invest back home cause while we have peace and stability we can't eat it. A house I'm building in Zambia could cost me AU$2,500,000 to buy in Australia while in Zambia it'll cost me AU$120,000 to build
That's the best way, you can't eat peace so make the money, invest back home and when ready, go home and enjoy your wealth
Did you finish building your house 🏠? I am excited for you
@@AkotTV1 roofing all done now waiting for electricity to be connected and water to be drilled (borehole) you can google "chilanga Zambia farms" to see the area I'm building in it's peaceful
Impressive bro
Hello sister I didn't know how hard America was until a sister from Togo was complaining how hard it is here and for the first time my eyes opened. I'm FBA and we are taught young and prepared to work and true there are many jobs here I actually work 2
@Sojourner Truth, America is generally not easy but I like it for the many available opportunities. There are jobs people can take up as opposed to some of our African countries where even graduates are hawkers. At the end of the day, it goes back to our attitude and how we want to take like. Nice meeting you
Please what is FBA?
@@AkotTV1 Greetings my sister
@sojournertruth2825 greetings my love, how are you doing?
@@AkotTV1 i am fine and hope the same 4 u dear
I was always petrified about running off to foriegn country. Will I make friends? Will I get a job? Will I get medical support? How hard will I have to work? I hate slaving away just for another man's legacy. I love my free time where I can rest and do stuff I love that make my life worth living. Earninhg all the money in the world and not being able to enjoy your life until you are old make absolutely no sense to me. And with so many unemployed people in america; the workload could be shared. I just feel that America is a cold place. And it lacks love. I see children taking there parents legacy and sending them to home for old people. And the system allows that.
Sad indeed and especially if your children can't take care of you
I was born here and a lot of this resonates (over-worked and lonely) .☺️
Yeah, what to do 😅
Akot, you are speaking facts. However, I feel the pros outweigh the cons as compared with some hustles we go through elsewhere.
That's absolutely 💯 true
Very true, I have lived in America for long and lonely almost killed me no fun no nothing just class
Please, watch movies, talk to people back home and eat some chocolate whenever you can. That's how I survive 😅
Can you found me ajob
My entire family has been waiting to migrate to the US under family preference visa category for 16 years. Many plans were changed, dreams given up, money wasted just to get visa and still we have to wait 2-3 years. I always try to explain my parents that we’re good in our homeland and It’s not that there are gold treasures hidden in the US and all we do is just dig earth, collect it and become rich. We need to struggle 3x than we do here. Also, when you have elderly members and aging parents, they need to be ensured regular healthcare but in the US, let’s not talk about medical costs. So yeah, trying to keep firm on my own beliefs and thinking to get degree from the US, work somewhere else and live minimally. Luxury is not a parameter to bring happiness in life.
Thank you for sharing this video with us. God bless you
Your comment has really touched my heart ❤️
Unknown they need to be patient immmigration laws became more strict now and if it’s only wife and kids get vidas faster but other than that it’s long but there are getting closer and yes it’s not easy here and don’t give everting easy let them work for it don’t put everything in a silver platter when they get here because they will not appreciate yu believe yu just tell them to google everything and let them figure it out we all think I’m going to America and be rich no way it can be done but first yu struggles like everyone yes it’s all true Yu gotto look at everything good and bad too
Yes minimalist it’s happiness the lees yu have to worry about I’m happy yu are working on a degree and save save money for your future what country are yu from
You can actually find happiness from wherever you are in the world. I admire your line of thought. Best wishes dear one
stay.. we'll take better people
Mama Akot.... I love you... the way you talk and keep it real is just epic...
Aaawwww and I love you more 🥰
Its absolutely crazy you can go to jail over 1 tablet??? That just ties up the police with absolute nonsense arrests..
😅right
Anyone who goes to America will face difficulty at first, however as time lapses you get skills and you face the bills and life becomes good. If you go to New York city don't rent house in Manhattan it will be so expensive for immigrants just rent in Brooklyn or queens it's affordable. As time lapses and you got experience then you shift. Kindly advice them as with time not just you come today and tomorrow you become rich it takes time and you learn
I totally agree with you 💯
@@AkotTV1 thank you
I'm an American and she is right!!
All you do is work and good luck saving anything- your going to spend everything you make on rent! Most Americans have less than $300 in their savings and less people than that have no money in case of an emergency.
We can only hope for the best. Thanks for watching Kelli🥰
That’s a choice, financial literacy is key.
People have savings? In Nairobi its survival mode.You get an emergency we open a whats app group and solicit funds. Dont even talk about rent.
I just like America really from South Africa
less than 300$ for saving ? thats scary leaving in a country so expensive
I loved this my sister 💗💗 great information for us .
Thank you brother
I’m born and raised in America and I’ve thought about leaving the country these last couple of years. I don’t know maybe I’m wrong but I’ve worked as a machinist for 20 years and quality of life keeps going down because of inflation and enormous healthcare costs.
Listen to your inner voice hun
I thought KEZIA was playing when she said girrrrl rather go to Canada then my Country.. She's been here in SA for 4 years now. Really the movies and shit been making me wanna go there. But now that I'm hearing this maaaaan i don't know what to decide really.
@@mcdollard7469 I’m blk American this is my country and I can’t relate to what she’s speaking of because my whole family is American . Yes we work but not a lot . We have fun on the weekends and sometime thru the week. We take vacations with our family & friends we enjoy life.
@@chocolatequeen2019 It's because it's for foreigners living in the US. It's not the same as it might be for you.
@@MusicalMetamorphosis- I agree but you must adapt to the environment that you chose to move too. Meet people so they can help you navigate.
Yah for sure, my cousin did Pharmacy, when he went he started afresh!!!.. But I think this happens in Kenya as well coz of different educational systems ama?..
Yeah that's correct, but he could have requested for credit transfers. That's why you can do a degree in Kenya and go for masters anywhere else in the world. So the different country will just orient you to their system but you don't start from zero
100% true...In America you need a mental shift and physical adaptability- or resilience (easily said than done). For most Americans this is the life they know, so it's easier for them, but for the rest of us we must keep learning the new way of life, while making ends meet, and managing our emotional needs. To get to America, you've already made tremendous sacrifices, which makes going back home not an option. Always remember why you came here and focus on that. It's a great country for all those who can adapt. I'd rather work, and work to provide for my family than live idle and broke. I'd advise all of you to make saving/investing necessary so you can catch a break in your old age. Cheers!
Wow thanks for this comment
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This comment is optimistic more than enough
Yes, America is all we know. I think of the possibility of moving to other countries all of the time, but I just don't think I could handle it, due to all of the privileges I get here in America. I'm spoiled, and don't know if I could truly live anywhere else, because of all that I have here. But who knows? 🤷🏽♀ Perhaps I could find a country that would give me a decent life that I would enjoy. The jury's still out on that one. lol
On the part of loneliness, people who have stayed there encourage those who are married to go there with their families.
That's the best way to go about it.
Life is great for some and bad for some. Opportunities, advantages, and disadvantage is very wide. These happens to people of all colors and religions. Born here and immigrants can succeed or fail. Freedom and opportunity doesn’t mean easy. Making your own decisions has a large effect.
I totally second you on this
I like this.
Good stuff. I grew up as an American in Africa. Came here back to the States and it's exhausting lol
I can imagine he he
Wow Here in Africa we communicate all the time. Even if i don't know someone there will be a point that leads to a convo😂😂
People move places to hopefully live better lives regardless of the reasons why. It's sad when those places turn out the opposite of what's expected 😢
By the way, America is a wonderful place, I love the country and just like any other country, it has its own challenges. I mean, I would rather work all the time than have nothing to do and broke
I watched it with all my attention. Thank you for your effort. It was so nice to watch 🎉🎉🎉
This must not discourage you to move and live in america. Thank you soo much for watching
I like this kind of truth served very eloquently.
😅🥰❤🙏
Struggling is everywhere 😪 in this world nothing lives forever even our problems
Even our problems 😅
Some struggles are not good. I got depression, anxiety and panic attack as a result of overworking myself while studying masters and at the same time providing at home. If people are told, too much of something is dangerous, they think it is a joke.
I came to American 14 years ago and being an immigrant is not easy. You have to adopt yourself to another mindset,be strong,resilient, sacrifices, have determination,purpose and faith. Mostly you gonna be on your own and you need to understand that you are the one who is responsible for your own life!
Life is hard sometimes but it also can be beautiful!
I totally agree with you, life is hard sometimes but it also can be beautiful
Akot thank you so much for sharing, the wise counsel you give is important for young people who are yearning to go to the promised land but find it hard to get a visa. But I'm of the opinion that cost of living in U. S is very high and the pay is low, that's why people have to do several jobs just to get by let alone save money.
That's absolutely 💯 true, NY daughter is studying in the US and we are feeling the heat lol. Thank you for watching this video. You are awesome
@@AkotTV1 thanks mummy, from Vihiga, Kenya
100% this! This is something I would tell everyone about how our lives should not require so much work just to be able to get basic necessities. Housing is not considered a human right here. Everything is for profit and when basic necessities are for profit people will lose out on those things. And yes the loneliness is real! In part that’s because of the capitalist work system where everyone is everyone’s competition or at least that’s how we are taught to see others. Also the hyper individualistic culture makes people not want to help their fellow humans and they think that’s normal. On top of all that people here genuinely believe this is how should be…so yeah it’s definitely easy to get depressed. I know I struggle with that. Thanks for making this honest video!
Thank you soo much for understanding me
From this video I've learned America needs alot of discipline and integrity. But still it has Many opportunities
Opportunities in this country are endless to be honest
I'm an American and the only way you will truly get ahead is if you OWN your business..
That's only if you're business succeeds..
At this point- even the Americans are miserable and want to leave!!
Maybe we should trade countries?
@@kellikelly2731 Lol:)
@@kellikelly2731 In which sector is your business in?
Honestly I'm glad I'm a South African we don't have best life but at least we have a better life
Amen to that 🙏
Please don’t leave South Africa for any country in this world, no country is better than South Africa
I enjoyed this so much, I’m a born natural citizen of this “great” country and at 29yrs old im READY TO GET THE HELL OUT! 😂
Eeeehehe 🤣let's stay here, it's much better here, there's money 💰. If you go to my country, you'll be soo hungry 🤣
I stumbled on this video while looking for more opportunities in the US, but I discovered alot of times people don't share this good information well, yes, the grass is not always green but America is 10x better than many countries today.
With good information, you will get it right... I know people who have stayed in the UK, Canada and now in the US, majority will till you the US is far better than those other countries. As today most will tell you they own their own houses and cars already. So in as much as we make negative videos there should positive videos too of those thriving and not just negativity, if it's that bad, why don't you go back to your home country and do something different there that won't make you feel bad about America. God bless America jare ❤
If you've followed me long enough, you'll realize that I always give the good and the bad about everything
Thanks for sharing the experience but I think at the end of the day its all about Atitude ....the way you think that it is ....difficult or easy is how you look at things .
Thats true
Now alot of y’all are seeing that the so-called “American Dream” for immature is a nightmare. It should be humbling and make you appreciate Black Americans more. All the best to those moving forward.
Point well taken
Love your sense of humor
I love that you watched the video
😂😂 haha I love the question you started with... Because I believe none of the above is better 😜😜😜
Eeehehe 😅 🥰
Thanks so much for sharing, I consider myself very lucky living in Switzerland and the decisions I took after being here for over 25 years.
I made a conscious decision to minimize my lifestyle, this was after working just to pay the bills for things I did not need. So now I work 16 hours a week (YES 16 HOURS A WEEK)I don`t buy because a friend bought,I don`t do because friends are doing, I budget tightly and live on minimum wage but I do not miss out.
This was after accepting that I`d drop dead if I kept going at the rate I was, working 45 hours a week just to survive.
For the first time since I arrived in Europe, I'm happy living on minimum wage because im alive and living, when I was making more money than my whole village folks could use in a month,I was walking asleep.
I really appreciate your honesty and stating facts that many people in the diaspora choose to hide, and have subscribed
Rita you need to be a guest on my story segment on this channel and share with us your story. I feel like this community will learn a lot from you. I don't know how to find you but my ig handle is "iamakot". Looking forward to hearing from you my love
@@AkotTV1Wow that`s big,thanks so much that you even consider this.I`m just starting YT so not sure how to be a guest but would love to because I love to share my experience and after 25 years here, been there done that.will let you know Thanks ahain so much
How can i reach u
So inspiring! Keep living
My friend's son "made it" here in the US, he was born here. He worked in the financial district. He never saw his wife or children, commuted 2 hours one way so he could live in a big house with servants. He was 52 when he dropped dead walking by his pool of a heart attack. Not worth it!
Thanks so much for this information, please can you make a video comparing USA and Canada 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Terms of life, job opportunities and etc
Well noted
Haha as someone has been to different countries it’s true but you are very funny and honest
I'm glad I made you laugh 😅
I think the expression you were trying to remember at 10:00 is "land of milk and honey."
Eeeeehehe 🤣 you right my darling
Akot, we are in the fallen world. There are problems every where. It's just different kinds of problems. Most of what you are talking about, is about character. If you think that going to America is a way to get away with mediocrity and lack of character, you are in a wrong place.
Hard work, outstanding character and dedication is the key to survive.
That's absolutely 💯 true
Thank Ronnah for this good reasoning it’s only our character that keeps us to lag behind . I believe in ur point so guys work on yourselves before trying to abroad
Mimi sipendi shule ai wacha tukae jobless huku kwetu but again who doesn't want money what i have always wished to do is two or three jobs at this my age i can really chase that cash in amerka thank you for informing us how it is done up there(majuu)
Kazi za mkono zinalipa poa sana huku by the way. Mwenye anafagia anashinda manager Kenya
@@AkotTV1 Sasa na vile those arw the kind of jobs I want,taking care of the old,or kids,or gardening now I am learning kusuka nywele juu Mimi sitaki kazi ya office I can do any dirty job infact sijui nisomee plumbing hata by the way!
The income and cost of living gap has been closing since the 90s. We still have nice things but she's right, we have to work all the time.
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For me i have Suffer a lot, education was not easy for me, why I was a slow learner for good Struggling. Now am about to join in the university this academic year . But I believe and have faith I will over my fear and succeed 🙏 even do I go to united states 🇺🇸 I will join the school 🏫 learn and later graduate 🎓 so from there I can start working 💪
You have the best attitude, you are destined to a great future. Best wishes
Thank u aunty, but in Sierra leone 🇸🇱 3 years for senior school, what about in united states, how long does it takes to complete senior secondary school in 🇺🇸
@@AkotTV1 alhamdulilah, aunty here in Sierra leone 🇸🇱 it took 3 years for S.S.S. what about in united states 🇺🇸 how long does it take too complete s.s.s. before I can attend university
Good luck.. a lot of Americans have degrees and are struggling
@@agena1911ify thank you sir for the advice 🙏
if u think depression , loneliness is a problem then you have not seen problems
You are absolutely 💯 right
Depression and loneliness is of different levels and human have different thresholds.
You said we can’t come to America with our certificate from our country to work
Is it possible to come to America den go to school or we will have to come to America through the study route?
You can move to America and use your certificates to work only that for you to get your best job, you will need to go back to school and get a certification from there. Best wishes
And you don't have to get a degree necessarily, a certification is fine
Stay positive. What you can do is travel often to mexico and relax so you can rethink how to take advantage of america
Absolutely 💯
So she came to America to take advantage of the country? That sounds rather ignorant, selfish and un American…
Kenya now is the best,am earning 1200dollars in kenya monthly,freedom,freedom,freedom.
Guys i really need your help about this matter here in Egypt i can't find proper job because i hit 32 years old although i got bachelor in Tourism.
we have many problems here like:
1- Overpopulation which caused good opportunities to be rare.
2- Strict Employment Requirements Such As Age, Field of studying, Experience.
3- starting wages / Salaries are very low 100$ Per month while the needed is around 326.53$.
so shall i try my hardest to leave here and go to USA or shall i stick to my country?
If I were you, I would try the hardest to leave, make money and start a business back home to support my people. Beat wishes
Really interesting video. Thank you for sharing
You welcome hun
America needs to focus on walkability. If people can save time on their commute, then they can save it for other tasks like sleeping and socializing!
Well said
To sum it all up: don't move here!
Yes, CORRECT
@@AkotTV1 but you are there, what makes you not go back home?
What you are saying is absolutely true as a black woman born and raised in the USA. It is horrible. The government really doesn’t care and you just work. It’s so bad where other people have to raise your children because you do not have the time. There is no work life balance only work. Everything goes up and they only pay you enough to pay your bills. You have nothing left. We have bad food etc… I have decided to move to a different country because after 37 years the USA is not for me I want a piece of mind. Thanks for sharing your experience Queen.
Move to Kenya please and become my neighbor 🥰
@@AkotTV1 Hi! How is life in Kenya?
I am headed back to Kenya too lol
@CheyAnn Valentine it depends on where you are but it's better than the us
I’m American and I lived in Florida and Colorado now Georiga and I never been stopped so many times by the cops until I moved here 😢😢😢😢
Great video, lots of facts. I'm moving to Africa 🌍
When you ready, let me know we move together 😅
The reason America is like this is because it’s the fittest and best from all over the world competing against each other here. Even the people who came as refugees are some of the best their country has to offer-Do you see what many go through just to get here? No wonder they work so hard here. It’s a competition of the brightest people from all over world, including you who posted this video. It is bound to be arduous, lonesome and tiring. You will succeed in America. Take care of yourself.
Thank you for this education sis .. Please I would like to have a private conversation with you on something coz I know you’ll never hide the truth.. Is there any way I can reach you please ???
Yeah sure, find me on Instagram as @iamakot or email akottv3@gmail.com then I can share my whatsapp number.
This is crazy cause I’m 21 going through all these things
Eeeehehe but we love it here regardless right 🤣
Car dependacy too.. you need a car here nothing is walkable here
Exactly 💯
The thing that scares me the most about America is how easily accessible guns are 😢like what we see making the news, someone just deciding to go ands shoot 🔫 at kids in a school. 😮 But i also think all countries have their highs and lows. I just love my country South Africa and i dont see myself liv8ng anywhere else. Stay strong sister, build yourself a home in your home country while living there and furniture it then come back and live amongst your relatives. Its good to know you can just up and go and see your cousin.
Yeah, it's crazy he he but it also depends on where you live. However, its true, shooting can happen anytime but there's lots of opportunities. I left my country because I was hungry and couldn't make ends meet lol
@AkotTV01 you do what you have to do. I'm ok hence i don't have a problem living here. But for someone that's struggling to make it at home i wont blame them if they left. I don't blame you either.
@@idahlesegomalele6222 I hope to visit South Africa someday
@@AkotTV1 it's beautiful 😍 please do
She’s right. Stay in your own country. Spread the word to all of your friends.
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The key thing is all have an option to come back but they choose to stay and persevere. So if you are home, don't despair, the same way they are making it is the same way you will. If these videos were made from Kenya, it would be a different story.
I totally agree with you on this
That information is exergerated.
I'm sorry thats your story, I work one job and enjoy the blessings of God. I go on great vacations and spend time with my family and friends ❤️ I wish you success
Thank you soo much, you soo kind 🥰
It's either you are from a rich home, or you already made money before relocation. Or you make so much money from any online business
What do you do ?
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So in America is all about working hard to get money to pay bills then money finish you go back working again at the end of the day no any saving, full of depression, when emergency happens like being bereaved with your loved ones in your home country, you can not even go, as no money to pay for the airtickets. And when you go back to your home country no anything to show while they have high expectations that you came from America. It is just like zero sum game right?
Eeeehehehe 🤣you got that right ✅️
Uv opened my eyes and uv made me understand
I like how you said people want to lie but are not supposed to lie 😅
Eeeehehe😅
very true Akot
You look good 👍🏾
Aaawww thanks love
@@AkotTV1 Karibu mrembo 🥰
How can one get a green card without marriage,job offer ,immediate family or spouse
Through the Holy Spirit perhaps 😅I can't think of any other way
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If you want to see how America really is, come to Seattle and see how expensive it is to purchase property.
Seattle in my bucketlist now
My Sis,u know all,l was just laughing listening to u👍
Eeeehehehe 🤣
Very honest video.
I love when am told about the reality of something instead of the positive side.
I feel like the part for joining a school to learn their way of life is probably one of the ways they get you into the bad financial decision making system.
Their education is so expensive meaning you will be forced to take up debt to fund it. (Credit cards💳)
This then makes you work and work and work.
One, to pay the debt and other debts like car nodes (something like this).
Two, to pay the income tax I think of around 45%.
Three to pay for your bills.
Four to enjoy yourself and lastly, to send money home.
I know.
Its a freaking struggle.
Very valid points
America- the land of milk and honey..lol💗💗
Yeah that's right eeehehe😅
@@AkotTV1 Yes, that's the right expression you missed.
Great content, though!
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This is so great to learn so what is your advice to those who are so disparate in Africa
Move to America 🇺🇸 that's where there's money 💰
Hello dear. This is a informative piece. Thank you . Is there a possibility where someone visits US on B1/B2 VISA and later seeks legal means to work since he has a B1/B2 visa for 5 years and can stay legally in the country?
Thank you.
Yes absolutely 💯. You just need to get a genuine job offer and change visa to h14. This must be done within 6 month's
That’s my life been in America for 20 years but I work so hard every day all day out side in the sun I’m miserable some time I just want give up
Never ever give up 🙏
You should give up and go back home.