Life in UK - The Illegal Migrant's Experience

From the improved standard of living and healthcare, greater personal safety, quest to be part of a society where ordinary citizens actually have rights; where the life of each citizen is valued, to the existence and enforcement of laws that protect everyone and not just the rich, the reasons individuals seek to enter the United Kingdom are numerous and

Regrets?

After reading this blog a friend recently asked if I have regrets about the move to England.

Touchdown London Heathrow Airport

Like most people coming from poor countries, I strongly believed that having survived in a harsh economic environment, excelling in Europe was attainable.

The Big Decision

The decision process was not a difficult one. My boss was being a boss, I was fed up with the job itself and my better half was overjoyed with the idea of a fresh start overseas. In the words of a friend...’this is our last chance to make it big’.

Before The Move

This post is to provide some background to my life prior to making the big decision.
Can't say I was born with a silver spoon, in fact I was born into a struggling family to say the least. At some point towards the end of my secondary education, my parents really struggled

Why this blog

This is not an attempt to showcase personal achievements or discourage would-be migrants from pursuing their dreams; rather the blog shares with the public the viewpoint of a professional who abandons a successful career