Ghanaian Man Spends £14k to Relocate to the UK But Decides to Stay in Ghana
- A Ghanaian man who spent £14,000 to relocate to the UK decided to remain in Ghana after finding the cost of living abroad was too high
- He explained that life in Ghana offers him better job satisfaction, financial stability, and peace of mind compared to his experience in the UK
- His story sparked mixed reactions online, with many Ghanaians commending his decision and sharing their own thoughts on life abroad
A Ghanaian man has shared an emotional moment when he chose to remain in Ghana rather than go back to the United Kingdom.
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The unnamed Ghanaian sparked conversation online after he disclosed why he chose to remain in Ghana, despite spending a hefty £14,000 to secure a UK visa.
During an interview with SVTV Africa, the man claimed he had previously worked as a contractor in Ghana before he decided to relocate in December 2023.
He disclosed that he had hoped for a better, life-changing opportunity abroad, but he became disappointed.
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According to him, his goal was to find a better-paying job, elevate his living conditions, and build a more secure future. However, his experience abroad fell short of expectations.
UK-based Ghanaian man finds peace back home
The young man made it clear that, for him, the high cost of living in the UK made it nearly impossible to survive, let alone save money.
“I couldn’t even save £200 a month,” he said, noting that rent, bills, and other expenses quickly consumed his earnings.
The man told the interviewer he was on a two-week work leave when he flew to Ghana. That is when he decided not to return to the UK.
In his view, life back home offers better job satisfaction, financial freedom, and peace of mind.
Watch the video below.
Reactions to man opting against UK return
His story has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some of the comments are below.
@kingsleyadams8312 commented:
"Most will never understand until they live the reality. I came back home about 4 years ago after living in the UK for almost 5 years. My brothers and sisters, if you have something doing here in Ghana, trust me, focus and handle it right, and you’ll thank God for heeding this advice."
@damoahlydia1284 said:
"Hmmm. It is good that you took a bold decision... Welcome back to Ghana and good luck."
@JOHNACKON-ih8dy wrote:
"This guy is really making a lot of sense with this interview.. He has my mind."
@boseman8227 commented:
"Young man, this is the best decision you will ever take. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise; you are a real man."
@Albert-q9x5w said:
"Hmmm!!! What the guy is saying is really true. Life abroad nowadays is not easy at all."
@PhilipKofie commented:
"Hard oo. The way people talk about the difficulties in UK, hmm we pray those there find strength and courage."
Canada-based Ghanaian warns against relocating abroad
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian man based in Canada warned his countrymen and women against relocating abroad due to misleading job offers and scams.
He highlighted the "Japa" phenomenon, where scammers exploit the desire to flee economic hardship by promising fake opportunities.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
