Mr Felix’s Journey from Ghana to the U.S.
Felix is a Ghanaian living in Vancouver, Washington. He was born and raised in Sampa, where he attended Sampa Senior High School before furthering his studies in Computer Engineering at KNUST. While in Ghana, he got an opportunity to be among the first employees of a new company. His boss encouraged him to pursue a master’s degree in the U.S., even offering to fund it, on the condition that Feliz would later work with him in America.
When Felix arrived in the U.S., he first worked in moving jobs—helping people relocate from one apartment to another—before transitioning into IT. He eventually completed his master’s degree, but before returning to Ghana, he met an American woman at a restaurant. They dated for six months, got married, and he secured a green card.
However, the marriage was difficult. Cultural differences, especially around family responsibilities, created tensions, and the relationship eventually broke down. During the COVID-19 period, Felix focused on software development and landed multiple job opportunities. At his peak, he could earn up to $27,000 a month, sometimes working three jobs at once.
According to him, life abroad requires sacrifice. Without skills, many immigrants are forced into two or three menial jobs that are physically exhausting. Skilled work or business ownership, he explained, is the real pathway to financial freedom. Felix now works with Microsoft, where both African Americans and Ghanaians form part of his team.
Reflecting on his experience, Felix shared that while many white men support their wives at home, some African men abroad struggle with this, which often leads to divorce. Learning from his past, he married a Ghanaian woman, brought her to the U.S., and decided to treat her with the same level of care and partnership he observed in white families. This, he says, has helped his second marriage flourish. They have now been married for two years, and Feliz proudly helps with chores, supports his wife, and spends time with his children.
He also highlighted how life in America, despite its challenges, offers opportunities that are harder to come by in Ghana. From starting a business to getting well-paying jobs, he believes the U.S. provides an easier path if one has the right skills and determination.
Feliz encourages others in Ghana to pursue skilled professions and be prepared to adapt when they move abroad.
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