Why I REALLY moved back to Kenya after getting a job offer in the US
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- sometimes life's plot twists lead us back to ourselves. I'm happy this happened and can't wait to see where this path will take me
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I feel the exact same way living in the UK. I left Kenya when I was 18 (2017) and I thought that moving abroad to the UK to study would make my life better but honestly, I feel a spiritual pull to go back home. I've graduated and got a job, but I've never been unhappier. It's hard to explain it to people back home because they don't understand what I'm complaining about. I know that Kenya has its issues but home is still home. It's the only country that I'll ever belong to. Out here, I feel like a guest and it's almost like I'm tolerated not accepted. I think that for all the automation, the UK and the West have lost out on human capital. People here don't speak to one another, everyone is always in a rush to get to the next appointment or interview or bus. Whereas in Kenya and other African countries, neighbours know each other and look out for one another. Back home I know I can never go hungry because my neighbours will be my keeper and I will be theirs. Out here, you are on your own. Even the people you meet at work are not true friends. The weather is terrible all the time. The rain over here is not like African rain. This rain is painfully cold. There is no thunder, the winds are so strong you can't use an umbrella and it can shower for three days straight. During the winter, the sun rises at 9am and sets at 3pm. I will never take the sun in Kenya for granted again. I am working on moving back permanently. For now, I will save up as much as I can in my job and when the time comes, I will definitely leave. Life abroad might look nice in the pictures and videos, but, maisha kwa ground ni different, as we Kenyans say.
Going through the same things here in the usa
Thanks for Internet, social media and RUclips for creating awareness about life in the West. Africa is 'blessed' but we do not see this blessings to create a beautiful Africa for its inhabitants
I am really impressed by this naked honesty. Many a pple will never tell this truth and live a lie....
Wow - this is so true! I was born in the US and am also unhappy with the quality of life. You painted the picture perfectly. Your coworkers are really not your true friends! You are lucky if you find any true friends at all. I would love to move to Kenya! Going to look into it over the next several years 🙏🏿
Wow, from Kenya we see you guys having it all and wish we could just have the same, but it's funny how we rarely see what we have, including family and how easy it is to make friends.
When COVID hit I had just resigned my job and when stuff got hard I just moved back home and fast forward to now, my life is back to the way it was, albeit better and all this thanks to "my community"who held me.
This was stuff I took for granted earlier on, but now I know better. We as Africa may not "have much", but we have a lot of we look around.
I hope you all figure out your paths and hang in there while you plan your next moves in life.❤
Lived in the States for ten years. Made my move back to kenya Jan 17th 2020. My friends thought I was nuts leaving a house a well pay job but this was the best decision ever especially for my mental health, peace of mind is worth more than anything you could offer me.
This is my 11th year in the US. I've always wanted to go back home since the first time I set foot here...for pretty much the same reasons, the winters are harsh and I've never gotten used to them.... The food is hectic/bad especially having to wonder whether something is organic or not and whether antibiotics were used to grow it...the individualistic nature of Americans brings deep loneliness sometimes and the artificial nature of relationships in this culture is sad....the list is long.
I'm grateful for the progress I've made here but I feel like I lost a huge part of me. It's hard to explain to Kenyans why being in America is a loss. I've woken up in the middle of the night to search on Google how to say 40 in Swahili.... I'm obviously anxious about losing my languages... seems like it's the only thing I have left sometimes.
I hope I can live in Kenya again someday. I'm currently in medical school and I still have to go through residency but I hope that after residency, I will at least be able to live in Kenya for 6 months a year.... hopefully one day even open a practice in Kenya...for now, I hang in there tightly and hope I don't lose the Kenyan left in me...
Sending love and hugs to you🥺❤️. Utakuwa Sawa, kila kitu kitakuwa Sawa 💞
Only when u are outside kenya you come to realize how beautiful our country is.Social life in all diaspora countries is a problem only us here know this problem while our fellow Kenyans are dreaming co.ing in us .This life no balance
@@shirublessed1024 For every failed Kenyan abroad, there are 3 successful Kenyans. Just pick the right State and profession and you will be fine. We are stuck in sunny and beautiful California as Engineers and there is no Kenya we are coming back to.
Very true with the language "rustiness" especially with no one to communicate with.
@@thomasowira3181 Exactly. It doesn't help that my spouse happens to only speak English. I use English outside the house and English at home...then I call family back in Kenya and they insist on using English..😩.
Welcome home 🙏🏿
Wode Maya is here too 🇰🇪Our Inlaw
Wode Maya was in China too 😊😂
I lived in Canada for about 15years and I left a job that pays $10k a month and I decided to leave it and move back to Kenya because I saw a much bigger opportunities in Kenya than Canada and people called me “crazy” but for me I have a saying “Crazy Is The New Normal If Your not Crazy Your Not Normal”
Woow that was a bold move
15 hiyo ni mingi bana. we ulikuwa umejisort. si ngoje tupige ata kama ni 10 ndio tukufuate kenya
What's the name of that position? Just curious
@@PM-xd6nv i was a TD technician
Kama ni 15 months tungekuelewa
Moved back to Ke right after college, had a job, had to start biz in Ke from scratch. Now very happy. Just be determined. If a project fails, start another. I had multiple failed projects before success.
That's very encouraging.
Sometimes when we fail we forget to keep it moving.
yes if you have the capital
Im from kenya too. I make good money but i am so depressed and lonely here. I am thinking of moving back because after 7 years i realised that i will never be happy here in the US
You literally put my feelings in words. Getting in my 2nd year in Poland and I can't wait to get the degree and go back to Zimbabwe. Yes Zimbabwe. All I can say is diaspora is not for everyone. When I was in Zim I used to say once I leave this country I will never come back but going there for a holiday in August, I didn't feel the emptiness that I feel in Europe. The first day I came back to Poland from my holiday, I felt the depression starting to kick in. So now I say Staying in Africa is hard, staying in the diaspora is hard, but you gotta choose your hard
It’s like they hand you depression at the airport Europe is 🙆🏾♀️
Did you finish your degree?
I'm in Poland too..but eventually I will move back home to Kenya.I understand where you are coming from and what its like living abroad
I am not even Kenyan. I am a Black American corporate professional male and I have never even been to Kenya but I have already decided that Kenya is where I am permanently moving to. I am 48 and also tired of everything this youtuber just said in her video. Kenya is beautiful with a booming economy and I want to help it grow also.
One thing, Hope hair just be honest and say out loud that American racism feels fucking terrible! You can be Black and make a lot of money here but there is no peace, or quality of life, and there is NO SENSE OF COMMUNITY HERE at all! It's the "community feeling" I want more than anything.
If that's what you are looking for come and live a middle class life here, there's more sense of community lower in the ladder than in the upper class.
Welcome to kenya
My fiancée is American,he visited Kenya my country and decided that’s where he gonna retire
Yes Kenya and Africa is the natural place to be !!! Am also diasporian
Bro I’m already planning on the move.. as soon as my son graduates high school , or maybe sooner if I can find a good school for him.
I lived in the States for a decade and I get you. It's not easy to explain to people over here at home but my parents understood why I moved back. Community, family and weather equals quality of life for me. However I respect everyones' decision for their life. Go where your soul is happy and where you have loving support.
Moved back to Kenya after 7 years in 2019. I get you 100%, also tired of being asked "why did you come back".
7 years is enough my man
The Truth is you came back after being established.
Tell them you brought nose English back home.
@@jilokizito1705 😆😆
We can't relate because your experience of America people have that American dream sold to them you have lived in America and that dream has been demystified from your point of view but for us in Kenya who have been here things haven't gotten that better for us with the pandemic and runaway corruption in our gov'ts so but I personally can see why you did that as a teacher I can't imagine the anxiety of having to worry about being shot by my students,the winter weather,police brutality. E.t.c.
This is incredible. So relatable!!! I did my University degree in the UK and I feel you so much. Especially the not seeing the sun... not seeing the sun.... My first year was okay, everythin was new so that was fun but by year 3 I was thinking to myself how I need to go through 2 more winters.. Wuehh!!!! I graduated after 5 years living in the UK and was on a flight back home less than 30 days after graduation. Havent been back since and that was in 2013!
omg this just popped up on my feed when I'm literally in the process of selling my car and house stuff and moving back to Kenya for good. Im leaving a good paying job to come and look for opportunities in Kenya with my education and experience I gained from the States .Perfect timing.
That's fantastic! Wishing you the best in all your present and future endeavors ✨
I am an American expat considering Kenya for permanent residency.
A former clinical pharmacist, I now am learning Copywriting.
I hope you have done your research tho,
Hey, what has influenced your decision? Which part of stato are you in?
The problem is most Kenyans consider moving to the US as a dream irrespective of what they end up doing. No one considers an alternative and especially for young people trying to breakthrough or break from the cycle of poverty. It's highly assumed that when you leave you have made it. I reckon what is keeping most Kenyans abroad is the expectations from others back home especially family. Going back is perceived as a failure. I spent 1.5years in Denver, CO and to be honest i enjoyed it but I realized soon i had to redefine success for myself. I concluded moving back to Africa was more fulfilling and rather earn less and be happy. It is sad to see how we get caught up "living other peoples expectations of our own lives". I highly recommend you do you and what makes you happy as selfish as that might sound. You have life to make the most of it but forget God.
I honestly agree to , I’ve been living in Australia for 8yrs now but I’m considering moving back home (Rwanda/Kenya)
Please dont leave moving back too long. I am in Aus 40 years now and if it wasn't for my very poor eyesight I would have moved to Namibia even now. I am originally from South Africa. Australia is too lonely.
Honestly this bright tears in my eyes! I am in my late 20s living in the US. I’m tired of living in survival mode because I feel like that’s keeping me from walking in my purpose. But this video just enlightened me that I don’t have to “suffer” to get there. Having peace of mind and happiness is far more important than just chasing money! Thank you for sharing your story!
America lies to alot of people
Myself in 2019 I left a 100K job in employment b'coz of unnecessary pressure and decided to venture out on my own business. 3 years later export business just blossomed. Fortune favours the bold. Working on immigrating to US though...IDK how life there will work out
@@boneyekagwe2091 If you're doing well at home just stay home my brother, moving to a new country is like starting life a new. I came here with a professional degree from back home and it wasn't even recognized.
I think it's a land of tremendous opportunity but it's not for everyone and not to mention it's extremely competitive because it draws the best from everywhere.
Just weigh the costs and benefits, have a plan and talk to people who have made it both in Kenya and abroad to get their perspectives and you'll start to get a clear picture.
Very true
Me and most of my Kenyan friends are here in California to stay. We are all Engineers and Doctors, making good money 💸, live in the suburbs and driving the latest German cars ... Why would I trade this for Kenya where most of my college mates are BROKE and JOBLESS, always asking us to sambaza dough.
AMERICA, isn't for everyone ... Pick only STEM related professions and you will be fine. Pick the West Coast because it's NEVER snows here.
Let the Kenyans who FAILED abroad take their son stories home. Just remember that for every failed Kenyan, there are 3 successful Kenyans here in America.
To each their own.
I was in Australia, I moved back 6 months later since , it was hell on earth and realized it will probably take me 10 yrs to start enjoying so the best time to go abroad is only immediately after high school since u have so many years to try don't go when you have had a life in Kenya
Totally agree, it's much easier to move to a foreign country when straight from high school cos there is time and room to adjust and make changes without obligations or family responsibilities. Adults who already have career or family face drastic challenges adjusting to a new country like the US or any other country cos they would have to restart life from the start in a new country! I always say if you already have a family, a house, a job, land, business in Africa, please don't uproot yourself or sell your assets in the name of leaving to go live abroad! Living abroad is over rated, to say the least . Not to say it's a bad thing, but saying choose and move wisely.
Hello nelson how were you able to to to Australia I would like to apply
@ann please look for reputable agents then have a minimum of ksh 1m ready to pay part of your 1st semester fee since most unis in Australia cost average of 1m per sem
I personally feel people's experiences and backgrounds are so different that there isn't a "Right" age to move. I've seen people move when they're slightly older and still settle in well.
You kept your Kenyan accent...that is really awesome
This video reminds me so much of Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' I think finding your purpose and following your path is greater than any form of wealth. Not many people get to have that.
I’m old enough to be your mom since i have two adult kids whom i raised here in USA, I’ve been in process of trying to go back home since i feel very unfulfilled, Millennials got lots of exposure than we did, for the longest time i fought with the thought of going back home & felt like i was the only one feeling that way, after talking to many women, I came to realize I was not alone
Explaining this points to someone who has never left the country is hard. But the emptiness that comes, one doesn't feel grounded. Having lived in New York for 2years I can attest to what y'all are saying.
That's the reason why you need to move to a State or City where your siblings live or study in. You will settle down and assimilate faster. I moved to California 20 years ago because my brother was already in California. My younger brother and cousins joined us later. 20 years down the road, we now have a village here ... 15 kids to boot and add the wives too. We are fully settled and integrated in AMERICA. There is no Kenya we are moving back to. These American born kids cannot hack Kenya.
True if you got your family there its easier but as for me it wasn't the case so I had to come home. I was financially stable and everything ...but I felt miserable inside so for me I value the peace n fulfillment... I'm happier now. However, I love New York and some states to death but it will always be my second home never my first!!!!!!!
I live in new york city currently and im sooo lonely and depressed. I want to go back
100% agree with you. You’re putting my own feelings into words. “I can’t afford to be afford to be avoidant of my purpose.” Thanks for articulating that… I’m in my 40s and I would just share that you will never stop growing. The only place to be is where you are so be there with your whole spirit.
I too am taking steps back to Kenya. I come to USA when i was in my teenage years and its was really hard to connect with people and theres no community like in kenya, in us people have individualistic mindset which i couldn`t do espacially in winters. I totally agree before and after college i have been in survival mode, i barley have time to do anything to make me happy or feel alive, loved or seen. i was happy everyday while i was in kenya but i feel lost in usa. Hopefully i can go back within the next 5-8 years.
You probably chose the wrong City to migrate to. Down here in California, we have Little Kenya in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco... There is no boredom here and a feeling of loneliness with all these thousands of Kenyans all over the State. Plus the kids are so many that you might think you are still in Kenya.
Omg me too
As a student who studied abroad, and now back to kenya.. its been six years and i totally relate with the dilemma, and i think all in all it was a good move. The money might not be good, but we need to make some tough choices to survive and grow as human beings.
I love watching ur clips.. learning stuff like coping mechanisms and what not. Would love to meet you in person one day, u literally are the definition of what it is being a kenyan in one body. Much love👏🏽👏🏽
The dramatic pause after saying winter 😂😂
Currently am working in Dubai and though am making money am not happy,,my heart and mind is always in Kenya,,,my passion is content creation I know it's what am meant to do,,,I have developed my social media to a total of 200k followers companies from Kenya approach me for adverts on my social medias,that showing me that that's where am supposed to be,,,the only thing holding me back from going back home is the fear,,,I just need to overcome this and do what I need in life.
That fear is so normal n the only way to overcome it is by coming back home oh n you’ll be surprised how great u will blend in.was away for 7 yrs I had the same fear bt wen I came back oh that fear evaporated.Kenya imedevelop n since u hv a career oh come fulfill it wen ur here
Anthony,push past that fear.You focus on content.
Welcome home.
The grass isn't always greener on the other side. You might miss Kenya but when you get back you'll get over the things you missed and yearn for the things you left in the UAE.
@@JudeMarchisio are you kenya cause I don’t think you are .I left dubai 5 yrs ago and I never dream of going back
Do it!!
Currently in the USA.Has a job that pays me $6.5k per month,(ksh700k) but I wanna came back home.USA life can be miserable and lonely.Money is not a solution to everything.Setting myself for permanent relocation back to Kenya this Dec after four years in the USA.
How's your progress currently?
watu nguyas ile shida na msoto ilinipata kenya for the last 33yrs i have been there,i forever grateful for relocating to usa,kenya ukisota mnasota na mabeste wako,usa is the best thing happened to me and my family.
True,I love this
🤣😂😂 WINTA…… I was born in the US and I can barely handle winter.
Sending blessings your way!
Excuse our Kenyan accent 🤣🤣
The Kenyan accent and the pause had me 🤣😂🤣
@@fortunatelivingrn 😂😂😂
Hehe, and I can hear the winter wind blowing at real high speed.❄️❄️❄️🤔😎
The part 'these are the things they have to go and see for themselves' got me I'm tired of explaining that the good life,free life is back at home most people me included we're just surviving but they won't get it.thanks for sharing
true ..from first hand experience
I made the decision to come back from the UK, walking away from the 2 year guaranteed graduate visa and the possibility of a great job with an amazing salary.. Because I believe that 'good is the enemy of great'. Can't start off your career by settling.. especially when you know you have a higher calling.. I love how you put this. Trust me this decision will pay dividends many times fold if you carry on what you're doing! Keep inspiring, wish you all the best!
Am In holland literally watching your video in the office and you have inspired me to make that move I just told my dad the same thing just a few days ago and he was supportive. I want to go back home I don’t think this is a place for me and o honestly miss home and we do have a lot of opportunities in kenya
Let’s not absolutely forget that there’s always the other side, it must be nice to have options as such, not everyone is in such a position/positions. It’s not one size fits all kind of thing.
Came back home as well..I noticed one thing.Theres alot of loneliness in a way that people cannot really understand your decision to move back or how living in another culture changed or affected you.....I wonder....is there a group of people who moved back....just to connect n exchange our experiences n hopefully forge new networks n Friendships?
You made the right choice, based on my experience for us foreigners the US is a wonderful place to gain education and professional work experience. As far as having a family and being surrounded by loved ones my sister Africa is the place for that. If my country was as developed as Kenya I would have went home yrs ago.
which country are you from?
NOPE ... AMERICA is a chess game and Kenyans who FAIL in AMERICA always have excuses. Am a Software Engineer, based in Sunny 😎 and beautiful 😍 California and I have a three kids who live a pretty good life in the suburbs. Same applies to my two brothers here in California. Haturudi Kenya ... Most of our kids are teenagers and doing hire well. Hakuna homesickness hapa.
@@kenyandamu you should consider changing your name to USA damu
@@felix-do4yj I will ... America is a pretty good Country. All the kids have been born in beautiful 🤩 and sunny 😎 California. Live in the suburbs, drive the latest Mercedes Benz ... In Kenya I would be broke and hustling like my college mates, always asking me to sambaza dough.. Maisha Mazuri sana mwanangu. Kazi zipo, Hela ipo ... Maisha yaendelee au sio.
@@kenyandamu it's fine if it is working for you, everyone is different I am going back to Kenya, to each their own, just don't discredit other peoples choices
Great points, glad moving back home worked out for you. The other side of the coin is that your 🇺🇸 diaspora experience is greatly shaped by the community and friendships you build. Plus if you live in a state that doesn’t have extreme winter (for example most of California), then there’s no seasonal depression. One of the biggest pluses is taxes cover so many public facilities and schools for kids. Good luck! Different strokes for different folks.
LMAO California is a mess right now even businesses are moving out
I agree 💯 ... The Kenyans who live in sunny ☀️ and beautiful California never really miss Kenya. Jobs in plenty, good weather, very high pay etc.
When coming to America just ensure you study Engineering or any STEM related profession and you will be fine.
Such an inspiring video. In my 40’s and wish I had the advice and exposure you have at your age so girl go for IT!!! People in the diaspora would just love to see all the change and all the opportunities back home so keep on giving us that kind of content. Sending you all the good vibes and wishing you all the success xx
Love how you emphasize WINTER
I just saw this video while looking for something inspirational and wow!! I am watching from New Mexico State in America and I can relate 100% of what you are saying, I paused several times to clear my tears and hear you again and again because you are not hiding anything, the culture, the food the winter, the loneliness, the depression, the insecurities etc is what we don't talk about while living here, we just want people to feel we are in diaspora looking for money! you get the money and all material wealth but lose your self. My dear you are my hero.....God bless you and I subscribed yaani pap!
The winter pause🥶
1:53 😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing your experience Hope, looking forward to traveling to the US as an F1 student.
Subscribed👌
Winter takes resilience. It's but a season but I was personally affected when I lived there. It feels like one mostly looks forward to 6 mths of the year - unless you like cold weather.
I never knew I needed this. This is so inspiring. I just started a youtube channel and I understand what you mean. Having a creative space is so important. I wish you the best Hope in this new journey. We're here to support you.
Life is ultimately about finding happiness and contentment. As an African and a Kenyan, home is the place where I can be at my happiest and most content. Having lived away from home for 7 years I've learnt to appreciate some things that we take for granted around us. Our country is undergoing great transformations na mbele iko tu sawa. I also believe that the best place for a Kenyan to thrive is in Kenya but of course this is relative and happiness means different things to all of us
Please try telling that to the Kenyans like us who are Engineers and doing quite well to move back to Kenya. We are stuck in beautiful 🤩 and sunny 😎 California my friend.
Most of my Kenyan mates in California are either Doctors or Engineers.
Just pick a STEM profession and you will be fine in AMERICA.
@@kenyandamu I am glad you are happy wherever you are. For me I am very happy here in Kenya and I am doing well and ultimately thats what life is about, being happy or finding happiness
Been in New Zealand for the last 5 years, just graduated my PhD programme. I'm now getting ready to come back to Kenya in two months. I'm really glad RUclips randomly recommended your channel. Loved your words of wisdom... especially "the drawing board" description 😂😂. Thank you!
Am in Australia And am leaving in 2months too goodluck siz
@@Njoki1992 Thanks :).. all the best for you too, hun!
What I’ve really picked from this is to trust your sauce. Everything will work out for you.
You’re brave for putting yourself first and following your gut. The 20s are for taking risks. ✨
She's SERIOUSLY stunning... SERIOUSLY 💥❤
You can be happy anywhere, and you can be miserable anywhere! 💯 truth...
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Let me say that I have lived in the US my whole life born and raised, been out of the country a few times. And what you have explained especially the winters make me want to move back home to Kenya,🙂. I miss it and have never been there. I feel as though I wasn't meant to be in the cold, not seeing the sun. I mean the temp drops to a slight chill and my nose runs like a damn faucet, but being in heat is much more accommodating for me, except the excessive sweating. I generate a lot of heat, hence my utter hatred of the cold.
On a more serious note, I was not raised with racist parents or family( everyone treated by their actions and character) and miss having a diverse set of friends like I had in the military. I am very introverted, have been my whole life and that type of friend group had a natural way to pull me out of depression and introversion.
Hope, I truly pray that you are happy with your decision and wish you nothing but the best. I have no doubt that you will be successful surrounded by family and community that you talk about. There just isn't that here and the people that say we do are fooling themselves, because in all actuality they are just busy-bodies that just want to know what you are doing so they can gossip and talk about you behind your back, because they hate anybody that is happy in what they are doing. That's not community.
So, Hope, go and crush this life, it's all we get. Blessings to you and yours.
I’m so glad you made the active decision that was beneficial to your needs, your soul, im so happy for you :), and my condolences for the dear friend you lost :(❤️
You go girl! Sometimes in life you have to take risks even when they may not make sense to most people. Those that achieve success are often those willing to take risks. Karibu nyumbani
It's the self awareness fo me you got this gurl 💪 it shall be well 🤲 intuition never lies. But incase it does, you have time as young person to reinvent yourself 🤗
I've seen you several times on tiktok,this is my first time seeing you on yt...you're very relatable,I just listened and it's surprising how much we go through the same challenges,thankyou for sharing this
This video was so beautiful and timely. I'm entering my senior year and I'm in the same conundrum of US vs Kenya. Thank you for this!
Thank you for sharing.
Stumbled on your teaser vid on Instagram and this will be something I will returning to quite often.
Purpose is such a myth in my society
It's a struggle to pursue the things that set your heart on fire
But thank you for this.
Thankyou! Aki winter deserves that pause! 😫😫
Fellow dreamerssss less gooo...just subbed
I would like to congratulate you on graduating from Notre Dame and I think you made a good choice by going back to Kenya. I am sorry to learn that your male friend died, and you are a smart woman and a very beautiful lady and there are men all over the world that would love to meet a woman like you. As an African American male I am looking forward to going to Kenya and visiting Nairobi Kenya and seeing all of the historical and modern places in Kenya and other countries in Africa. I am very proud of you and all of the other people from Kenya.
I'm in Botswana, been 8 months now and really considering coming back home
How’s Botswana?
This is such a "big sense video"..am in my early 30's,married too but been feeling weird about working for so long started in my teens now,am like I haven't done what I truly love..animation and art but after watching this video am going to really look at my new chapter of life and really work at retiring early from employment
I study in Siberia, so I totally agree with with winter bringing about change in mood. You literally become abit depressed, because everyday is gloomy and you are stuck within 4 walls.
I like the boldness Hajir i remember we meet at iHub after highschool. I'm still looking forward for the conversation with my proteges sometime down the road in a school in Thika. I need you to push others off the cliff so that they can drown 3 things... That's a powerful statement there! May God of Trevor Noah come through for you in journey of purpose as you explode in many colors
Wow! This video is heavy but important!!! And yes to that Gary Vee segment, so true! All the best in your journey, it will all come together
Waoh! Watching this 1 year after and i love it! i feel u
Trust me you it's the best decision you made, we're here for you and you going far😍😍😍😍💯
Wuueh so true,am in 3rd month in Australia and i feel lost.Nothing relatable even friends here are unreliable.God help me survive my academic sentence nirudi kwetu😢😮
You never took a risk. You came home. At home, with or without money you will live.
home is home I'm coming back hope to see you there
Yeah you can really work anywhere these days!especially since you work in social media, if you ever need a formal job, you can always work remote!
Hey girl I moved back home from Berrien springs Michigan literally 30 minutes away from south bend. I used to visit notre dame a lot and only met one person from Berrien once in Nairobi. I was also a student and I had my reasons for coming back. Been watching your content since I was in MI. Everyone has their reason for being back. Also, the most important thing is that you are home. It would be great to meet you, it’s good relate to somebody that understands the harsh Midwest winter 😂.
Wow! I lived there and in Niles too when I went to IUSB but I've been back for seven years now and I am happier.
I just got here and can for sure say I am going back home. Once I get my degree and a little bit of work experience, I am done.
Uko wapi ndio nisikuje huko 😢😂
@@GamerZz-yk3mf You are missing the point. It is not about the place. I live in a state that doesn't experience extreme weather but I value being around my family.
Well it is said if your goals and ambitions don’t scare you, then you are not on the right path.
Hope!
In many ways this feels/sounds like physically coming home yes, but also largely to yourself, I can relate in my own ways ❤️
Proud of you sweetheart !
Life is a continuous struggle. Define your struggles, pick them up and carry then through
So good. This is so inspiring. Been a creative myself, living as an expat in Germany with my husband and son, I totally understand and can relate. I enjoy my living here in Germany and I also understand anyone who feels they wanna go back.
I'm surprised people leave Kenya. Its gorgeous and the people are amazing. I can understand for higher education or extra training but it was a country I could freely travel in as a woman. Nigeria not so much.
Well, spoken Hope, I cant lie I am experiencing the same thing in England. Too much craziness
Everything about this video. Hope, wow. I literally had to make notes from some of the things you shared because I resonated with a lot of the things you shared. First of all, thank you for sharing your truth. Thank you for being true to yourself and having the bravery to be true to yourself, even when it may be down the path less taken. May God continue to guide and bless your journey and I hope you continue to live in alignment with who it is you feel called to be.
God bless, and I send you peace, love, and fulfillment in all that you do. Love you! 💓💓
You're so blessed that you're young and have the flexibility to take risks. You're also so smart too to know that you don't have to settle. I'm in my mid 30s and when I graduated there weren't too many options. As a fellow African, I really didn't have much choice. Funny thing is I always felt ostracized and unfulfilled. The wonderful thing about life is that it's never too late to start over. And yea, winters are so depressing 😔Wishing you all the best!! Your happiness matters.
All the best to you Hope! Been following you since way back(the ALA days). Excited to see what you have in store for us!
My darling, welcome home,here is where you belong.Bring the experience you got blend it with our culture and you got a winning formula.
Pole sana for the demise of your friend.i pray 🙏 for strength.
Yesss hope!! I recently made a similar decision, well done for taking the risk! We will be here to support your content always. 💕💕
We know you are lying .. but its okay 👌
@@beyondboundaries2 I don’t need to lie about my life. Sorry that you’re not exposed enough to these experiences that we go through all over the world.
@@beyondboundaries2 you’re a weird guy, clearly this video wasn’t made for people like you who think that such experiences are not common. People go through making such decisions every single day, they’ll literally drop their 9-5 because they are unhappy and choose to go independent. Please go and get a life.
Granted you can pursue content creation anywhere on earth you can't underestimate the power of connections in elevating your brand as a content creator and the US offers an abundance of that. The social media game is still very tame back at home.
I've realized the exception to this rule is content creators who make very niche content, they can live anywhere and their followers will still pursue their content and brands will still look for them.
I can’t wait to move back to Kenya 🇰🇪 God willing
This's so me I've been in Dubai for 9 months I can't take it anymore I feel like going back
The weather,food, loneliness on off days just sleeping 😌 am like a zombie anyways am going soon bana
I THINK FROM UR PRESENTATION YOU MADE A GOOD 👍 MOVE. U VE GOT THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS UNDER YOUR BELT EDUCATION AND VISION.YOULL DO GREAT 👍IN THE FUTURE.KEEP EXPLORING, KENYA IS DEVELOPING A GREAT SPEED.U DO GOOD NO DOUBT. Wishing you the very best.
I’m so proud of you for listening to your heart and making the best decision for yourself! You’re going to go far and this is only the beginning! 😊❤️🙏🏾
you can also start your carrier here in kenya, especially in your field of study. you have an upper hand
Absolutely amazing and reflective🤗💯
How i love kenyans coming home ...i have already subcribed......you made the right decision trust me
I also moved to Nairobi, Kenya recently and I'm quite happy here. Have to be careful for people trying to scam you here, but if you are cautious then there is really no problem. I don't think I could feel good living in the US that country is getting ridiculous.
😂😂😂😂 Welcome to Kenya
its not the country, talk about you. coz many people are moving there and are finding better opportunities than they had in tier countries.
White people and being scammed mscheeew. 🙄
You are ridiculous!
Are you the scammer?
This is her home!
Stay in US! You have the ridiculousness to fit in. clearly.
@@kinara5365 I think you have no awareness of where the US is headed in the next decade talk to homegrown US citizens you'll be surprised
I’m Puerto Rican and wife Kenyan. We went last year and I didn’t want to come back home. Trying to get back.
I appreciated this honest conversation. I agree. African content creation is going through a true Renaissance at the moment. Cheers to growth and following the path God has set before us!
Thank you Girl for the guts to tell it as it is.... Many Kenyans abroad don't have the guts to say so but deep down they know too well they don't belong there.. When God gave Africa sun every day He knew what He was doing.. Most people who relocated have lost family bonds.. My worry now is this drugs and shootings and homelessness eating up the American society.. How will the Kenyan generations escape? The American dream woke up to harsh realities.. Young people think twice before you go to yues😅😅😅
Much love ❤️ ❤️❤️… and wishing you all the best…
Here for the amazing content 🥰
This reminds me of The Alchemist. Follow your personal legend. All the best❤
Such a great video Hope! Lots of insights that I'm finding very relevant in my current journey, especially when you said in our 20s we have the space & sometimes luxury of falling and getting back up. Been in a space where every 'setback' has felt like the world is crashing around me and I'm just working on extending myself and my journey some grace. I hope one day when we look back at these years of our lives we'll deeply understand why some things had to happen the way they did, some risks were worth it etc.
The god of Trevor Noah! 😂😂😂
I think you could also apply to other tech companies that have remote options. Living in Kenya sounds awesome
And we, yours fans, will always be there!!!
Love from SA! You're doing amazing and I am here for it!!!
This video is so calming she's authentic 💕
I love watching you on TikTok. I'm happy to find you here. You're really brilliant. Taking a route not taken by many will not always sit well with other people. But it's your life. You come first. Love you.