I agree. I would not send him money.Mac sonkor. He traded that stylish lifestyle for a utopia. He wasn't happy with what he had.
I agree. I would not send him money.Mac sonkor. He traded that stylish lifestyle for a utopia. He wasn't happy with what he had.
He knew the risks and took the trip anyway.
The guy's most likely from the north, which is peaceful unlike the south where my family are from. There are plenty of opportunities in the north, it's just that Somalis don't want to take them, so young Oromo guys instead trek thousands of KM's from Ethiopia to take them instead.So did your folks when they made the trek to whatever gaalo country you guys were luck enough to be accepted in.
We made a truly horrific trek from Mogadishu to Gedo to finally ending up in Ohio all these years later, infinitely better off than I would've been had I remained.
Caadi iska dhiga ffs
The guy's most likely from the north, which is peaceful unlike the south where my family are from. There are plenty of opportunities in the north, it's just that Somalis don't want to take them, so young Oromo guys instead trek thousands of KM's from Ethiopia to take them instead.
Secondly, tahreeb costs thousands of dollars. Why didn't he invest in a business with that money? Why embark on such a dangerous journey instead?
The guy's most likely from the north, which is peaceful unlike the south where my family are from. There are plenty of opportunities in the north, it's just that Somalis don't want to take them, so young Oromo guys instead trek thousands of KM's from Ethiopia to take them instead.
Secondly, tahreeb costs thousands of dollars. Why didn't he invest in a business with that money? Why embark on such a dangerous journey instead?
And do what? Steal the jobs from the natives and fuel more tahreeb? No thanks.Why don't you go back then?
$10,000 > dangerous trip to LibyaEveryone keeps talking about investing money in a business but let's be honest, how many of you would take $10,000 to rip up your passport and take a one way trip to Somalia?
God knows I'd be smuggling myself through Mexico.
$10,000 > dangerous trip to Libya
Passport > $10,000
If I had that type of money and I was born in Somalia, I'd stay.
So if you had $10,000 and you born inside Somalia, would you waste all of that money on tahreeb instead of investing in a business?Again, thank God you don't have to make that decision.
People want a future for themselves and their children. You can't blame them for wanting what you take for granted i.e not living in a literal shithole
I understand where you're coming from but running from war and running to a gaalo country for better opportunities is completely different.So did your folks when they made the trek to whatever gaalo country you guys were luck enough to be accepted in.
We made a truly horrific trek from Mogadishu to Gedo to finally ending up in Ohio all these years later, infinitely better off than I would've been had I remained.
Caadi iska dhiga ffs
So if you had $10,000 and you were living inside Somalia, you'd waste all of that money for tahreeb instead of investing in a business?
I understand where you're coming from but running from war and running to a gaalo country for better opportunities is completely different.
And what if you get deported after finally reaching the west? You'll be back in Somalia and be broke. You'd probably commit suicide right?Yes.
What planet do you people live in where there are flourishing businesses in Somalia that aren't run by extremely corrupt and well connected cutthroats and aren't hotels and shitty restaurants?
Its as if you think our per capita gdp is 60,000 instead of 600
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And do what? Steal the jobs from the natives and fuel more tahreeb? No thanks.
When I can offer something to Somalia, I'll go back.
And what if you get deported after finally reaching the west? You'll be back in Somalia and be broke. You'll probably commit suicide right?
As I've said, $10,000 is more than enough money to invest in a business in Somalia and live a comfortable lifestyle. To me, a comfortable lifestyle is a steady income, food on the table, a roof over my head, private education for my children, stress free and a wife or two. Why trade that away for Instagram pictures?