Rash is a Ghanaian living in the United States. Back in Ghana, he was well established—he had cars, built his own houses, and worked in the banking sector and other high offices. In 2017, he was earning about 9,000 cedis a month. When his father passed away, part of the inheritance helped him complete his house at an early stage in life.
After visiting the U.S. for four months, Rash resigned from his banking job in Ghana and decided to relocate permanently. He now has five children and has been in the U.S. for about two years. However, life abroad has not been what he expected. Despite having both a first degree and a master’s, he currently works at a parking lot.
According to Rash, “When you make money in America, the money stays in America.” Expenses are very high, and most Ghanaians struggle because they often sell their properties to move abroad. He admits that he misses his wife and children back home, but he came to the U.S. with hopes of securing a better future for them.
He also highlighted some of the challenges of living in America: insecurity, high cost of living, and the emotional toll of being separated from family. He advised that Ghana is still the sweetest place to live, and parents should let their children grow up in Ghana.
Rash concluded by saying that many Ghanaians regret leaving everything behind to chase the American dream, only to face struggles abroad.
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