Ghanaians are everywhere—from Timbuktu to Seoul and I wouldn’t be shocked if we have some few of our country men living in Pyongyang.
For those back home, they may be going through their own problems—ranging from electricity to high cost of living but the grass is not greener at the other end, contrary to popular assumption.
It’s hard everywhere under the sun—and though I have electricity out here in Finland, I do have to wake up at 5am in freezing temperatures for 6 days a week. And at the end of the month, most of the money I make vanishes into bills.
There are advantages and disadvantages wherever you choose to live—even though certain places are considered a little better than others, depending on what you really want in life.
I hate the UK but some people love it and they live there; because to them, that is the perfect place for them…
Let’s share our experiences-advantages and disadvantages from wherever we live now. And if possible, why we would want to escape from our current place of residence…
I share your sentiments on this issue. Life in europe is not all rosy as portrayed in the Ghanaian media. Working just to pay for rent, insurance, bus/train, clothes, taxes, etc.. can be very frustrating. It’s a vicious cycle which is very hard to break out from and the native europeans themselves are not exempt from it. Why do you think suicide rate is higher in europe than Africa or Ghana for that matter? Pressure at the workplace, bad weather, police, rigid laws, restricted apartments, inequality, bills, bills, bills.. are factors which lead to suicide and other psychotic illnesses. Of what use are all the luxuries of foreign higher education, better healthcare system, basic necessities like electricity, water, internet, when one can’t go through a day without thinking about bills, taxes, credit card payments, etc..? This is why i laugh when i hear many Ghanaians complain about how bad Ghana is and how they wish they could run away and never look back. If Ghana with all it’s resources had better leaders, better infrastructure, and more patriotic citizens i don’t think we would ever consider leaving to seek greener pastures outside. After many years of hard work in the diaspora most of us would love to repatriate and start businesses back home, but how possible is that with high cost of production, the current economic crisis, blackouts, corruption, demanding relatives and many other obstacles? I know most of us are grateful for having the opportunity to have tasted life abroad in our lifetime but deep in our hearts are very unhappy living like third-class citizens and we’ve had it with all the stress. We brought ourselves into this situation and only we can get ourselves out of it by returning back home to build our great motherland.
thanks JST u said it all
Well Living abroad isn’t that rosy when you have to worry about extreme weather,homesick,racism…..the good part may be you can make a little more than you can make in Ghana,secondly I personally think out of sight out of mind,meaning you get to monitored or watched by people who seem to be so interested in your affairs and those who don’t actually wish you so well.Good health care,there are certain deaths in Ghana that I find really surprising,like die from malaria,fever…Also I like to live in a place the system works if you know what I mean.But apart from everything living in Ghana is actually a blessing.
Good healthcare/ insurance, system is better with living abroad, bunch of different opportunities mainly as a student, etc; yet there are various disadvantages also, not so convenient work schedule, everyday seems like a routine, bad weather, social issues, etc. Ghana also seems stress free yet the disadvantages kinda out-weighs the ones with living abroad
I can’t understand why our folks overseas never post photos of their work places on Instagram & Facebook or are selfies not allowed during working hours
and people dont do hygienic work, bath dead bodies or wash dishes for a living in west africa…? seriously thats all you could come up with?…
wel kkkk phones, camera are not allow at workplaces. am a nursing student and i work as jobstudent during vacations you cant even take a pic even if u manage to take ur fone to your workplace the pressure is too much and poor you if u been seen with a phone or camera u lose your job .that might be some of de reasons why u dont see much pics from work places
ebei….. which country are u in, that you will lose your job when you take photos at the workplace with your fon? I live in London and take photos each day at work behind my desk. my manger sometimes laugh when i do that…although not always. Im a professional btw
thats behind your desk…shes a nurse working in the health sector where there are lots of cases going on, for instance the people working there, and also the patients…unless you take it outside, at the cafe or at the loo…i live in Norway and some health workers posted a picture, where the patient happened to be in the image…well lets cut story short…these health workers really regreted for posting such image on social media…the news papaer got involved and all that…its always about confidentiality in other workplace…hospitals will not want that sort of reputation….depending on where and what you work with…as a matter of fact some workplaces depends on the social media…plus like she said…the preassure wont even allow you to be using your phone…unless its during brak time…plus by the time you have your break you are so tired you dont even know where your phone is
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Wel I live in Belgium u can use fone at workplace but u can’t use it while u working..I don’t know about ppl with contract I only do student job. maybe I didn’t explained it too wel hope u get it now
In Ghana you cannot even take pictures of Independence Square lol
Hmm, lol I think some do not realize is unprofessional to do that at the work place, unlike Ghana
theres no place like home…Ghana is great…the only differences with living in europe or the west is their system…at least when you get a job you know that every month your salary will be in your account (speaking from the experience i have in the country i reside in now)…at least you know if you have paid too much taxes you get it back…system works, but back home…well well well….its benefits some people and the rest (minorities)…in the west you could have your job, material things, but besides that is the fact that you dont feel at home, depression, the winter alone is depressing…if only our resources are being managed well at home…if only we will stop this corruption, war and conflicts…if only we will unite and think as one…unity….those that travel to the west for not having a choice are those who yearns to go back home…and those who travel to abroad for the sake of wealth are those who think its the best place on the planet…..
Well I was born and bred in the UK so I really like it here am very grateful for the education I’ve received, the food I eat, clothes that I buy and so on but I’ve been to Ghana 6 times and I like it there too. I love how the people are so friendly and welcoming. I also love the nightlife and going to various spots and pubs. I stay in Kumasi so there’s not a wide choice there compared to Accra probably. One thing I don’t miss is the light off.
Point of correction Julie, its not that the people are friendly and welcoming in Ghana. Its because you probably have an accent or they know you’ve been out of the country before, so u probably have a lot of money. Ghanaians are attracted to those things, and just want their share of your obroni waawo.
Did you just call me obroni waawo??? Am not second hand neither do I wear second hand clothes. Everything I have is because either I deserve it or because I worked hard for it. I know they probably like me because of the accent and other factors but I could just be a horrible person to them and you think because of an accent they would sit down and take it??? I don’t think so. They also probably like me because am humble and treat them nicely. Not every ghanaian is a money hound scouting for money from me or other people from abroad.
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