Yaw Returns to Ghana After UK Experience, Warns Against Rushing Abroad Without Financial Sense
Yaw, a Ghanaian who relocated to the United Kingdom in 2024, has shared his migration experience after returning to Ghana. He made the disclosure during an appearance on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show hosted by DJ Nyaami.
Yaw explained that his decision to travel was influenced by persuasion from people close to him, even though he was financially stable in Ghana. According to him, anyone who is able to save about GHS5,000 monthly in Ghana does not necessarily need to travel abroad, as life overseas comes with hidden struggles that are often overlooked.
He travelled to the UK using his own funds and lived in Birmingham as a dependant, while his partner was based in another city. Although he was legally allowed to work, he later realized that the income he earned in the UK did not compare favorably to what he had been making in Ghana. This realization made him conclude that his time abroad was not economically worthwhile.
Yaw recounted that a family member facilitated his travel arrangements, presenting the opportunity as genuine support. However, he later discovered that the arrangement was largely business-driven, with the individual taking close to 90 percent of the money involved. By the time Yaw realized this, the funds had already been taken.
His stay in the UK was further complicated by instability in his dependant status. He observed that many main applicants arbitrarily remove or block their dependants. In his case, the main applicant later decided to pursue a divorce after reconnecting with a former partner, which led to Yaw being removed from the arrangement without warning. By the time he became aware, the decision had already been finalized.
In total, Yaw spent approximately £8,000 on the journey and related expenses. He was unable to recover the money during his stay and considered the entire experience a financial loss. Recognizing this early, he made the decision to return to Ghana without hesitation, especially after consulting his mother, who supported his return.
Upon returning, Yaw initially struggled but gradually reorganized his life and finances. With time, things began to stabilize, reinforcing his belief that returning home was the right decision.
Yaw strongly cautions against selling properties or valuable assets to fund travel abroad, stressing that many people regret such decisions. He shared observations of friends who have lived in the UK for years, working constantly yet remaining in debt. Despite having legal documents, some of them still borrow small amounts of money and return to Ghana empty-handed whenever they visit.
His story highlights the often-unspoken reality of migration, emphasizing that travelling abroad does not automatically translate into financial success. According to Yaw’s experience, careful evaluation of one’s situation in Ghana is essential before making the decision to migrate.
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