Embarking on a new life in the United States is a complex and multifaceted experience.
While excitement and anticipation fuel the journey, numerous hurdles await newcomers. Shiko, a content creator, tackles this reality in her video, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities immigrants face. Managing finances emerges as a critical hurdle with the content creator urging immigrants to seek financial advice in a bid to familiarize themselves with the US financial landscape. Shiko emphasises the importance of seeking guidance in pursuing driver’s licenses and accessing essential services. She further emphasizes the power of technology, encouraging immigrants to leverage online platforms and connect with immigrant communities for valuable insights.
Finding a host provides a crucial lifeline, offering an address and initial support. This, however, comes with potential pitfalls. Shiko acknowledges the complexities of host-guest dynamics, highlighting the prevalence of strained relationships and exploitation. She urges immigrants to approach these relationships with caution and assertiveness. Fins Immigration Services presents an alternative, fostering self-sufficiency and personal responsibility through independent living arrangements. Shiko commends the supportive environment that transcends hierarchical host-guest dynamics, promoting equality among residents.
She emphasizes the importance of faith and resilience, encouraging immigrants to live each day with purpose and focus on personal growth. She further emphasises settling quickly and embracing a strong work ethic as crucial for success. Shiko acknowledges the value of time in American culture, urging newcomers to avoid complacency and actively pursue their goals.
The American Dream remains a reality, offering the opportunity for a brighter future. The vast economic power of the United States, with its projected GDP of $27.97 trillion by 2024, serves as a magnet for ambitious individuals. The free market economy and technological advancements further affirm its position as the Land of Opportunity. Obtaining a US visa is the first step toward this dream. Applications can be submitted to the nearest US embassy or consulate, with processing times and durations varying depending on the visa type. For citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries, short-term stays may not require a visa.
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF UGLY, YOU…
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF UGLY, YOU DONT REPRESENT ANYONE .
This I do support @totogirl!…
This I do support @totogirl! Don’t understand why folks get so flabbergasted over relocating to a new country like they had not been prepared when they decided to move.
She (Siko) don’t represent…
She (Siko) don’t represent you @girltoto since Kevin gives you the free leftovers from his restaurant to eat as you open your legs wide for him to service you!
Shiko – there is no magendo…
Shiko – there is no magendo in pursuing opportunities/services in America. You got to qualify for everything before you can get anything and no one will give you a cut/pass because you hail from Kenya.
Oh, pretty soon you will realize that you are just a black soul who can easily be subjected to racism and much more…! BTW: Your Kenyan education is not acceptable in America!! So prepare on going back to school to be competitive in the American job market place.
Welcome to America and accept the bitter facts of life as they come. No corrupt Ruto to help you out when you least qualify for whatever services.
I would not “host” someone…
I would not “host” someone coming from Kenya to America! Those migrating to the US feel entitled and do not understand the hustles of daily life once they arrive in America. They expected to be ‘hosted’ and taken care of like little kids. They don’t even want to help with the basic chores because they are now in America where they expect Robots to do everything for them.
Hosting a guest is such a…
Hosting a guest is such a hectic affair which I would discourage anyone to venture into. The problem is that most Kenyan guests are very lazy and poorly equipped about life in a foreign country (America). Most guests are slow learners, lazy, know it all, uncooperative, close minded, unappreciative, poor understanding of the costs involved to the host, and tend to be a thorn in the flesh for the host families. It is very hard to teach a mentally “old dog” from Kenya some new Americans tricks to be a fast tracker!
“A thorn in the fresh….”!…
“A thorn in the fresh….”! Please say that again @Nyaboke! Precisely, precisely and more precisely!!!
Does Girl know Shiko might…
Does Girl know Shiko might have pocketed $1000 if her story was in Youtube video?I have repeated reading the story but Shiko girl never spoke for any other person apart from her observation.Girl tafuta mutu akumalizie JOTO/MÛRUKI/HEAT.
Her first sentence is…
Her first sentence is directed to all those migrating from Kenya, Africa and perhaps elsewhere to the Diaspora. Siko is talking for every body plus herself. @Otot, or what Macall your damn name, who was your English because you seem to have a deficit in English compression?
Otot – Do not lie to Shiko…
Otot – Do not lie to Shiko about $1K from YouTube! The system does not work that way. Lest every Tom, Dick and Harry would be posting some brainless stories on YouTube to get paid. Tell Shiko the truth to go get some side job!
The immigrant communities…
The immigrant communities are busy working 24/7 jobs, mostly the grave yard shift jobs to afford them time to socialize and connect on whatever platforms Shiko is talking about. Everyone for himself/herself and the Mighty God for us all. No nyama choma weekend festivities in America – too costly and no available time to be socializing if you want to accomplish the American dream. The Muratina kiosks you left in Kenya do not exist in America where you go to meet Kamau, Waringa, Nyokabi, Cucu, etc for a tete-a-tete of the neighborhood gossip. @Shiko, you better harp on a fast moving train otherwise you will be left standing alone at the train station.
Shiko seems like she is…
Shiko seems like she is living her dream of coming to America wherever she is currently staying – ok looking set of couch, a TV mounted on the wall, a round table with several chairs around it, maybe an air mattress on the floor in the other room, and even a ?⬛ to be meowing whenever Shiko coughs. Ok @shiko, while you live large in America, don’t forget your brothers and sisters that you left behind. Oh, and that huge GDP you kindly shared left me wetting…… $28 billion and counting? Holy cow sister! You can host a few guys to sleep on that plash couch my dear!
And here I was thinking I…
And here I was thinking I was the only one who looked at that background. Kwani there are no pictures, framed photos or such like she could have put up? I’m unfamiliar with content creation but those walls have zero content. Also why is the phone in the foreground other than to proclaim she has a smartphone?
Good observations @Mundumugo…
Good observations @Mundumugo! Siko’s (Wanjiku) host will put up photos/pictures on the walls if Shiko continues to behave. As for the Smartphone, well, got to show others your assets upon arrival to the land of plenty. We see you @Siko, keep it up! ? You are doing better than Eddy Murphy and Azimio Hall on the movie, “Coming to America”! Your host must be the King of Zamunda! Some people are just plain lucky to say the least! Do not take things for granted dear one Siko!
Just look at the huge table…
Just look at the huge table mats she got on the round table. Wow, them mats are hugeeee!!! Looks like door mats?⬛???????! Can I look further inside?
I wonder how Siko amassed…
I wonder how Siko amassed all that executive furniture, smartphone, etc so damn quickly? Some Hanky panky is going on some place…. I like her pinky suit though…
“Complexities of host-guest…
“Complexities of host-guest dynamics creating strained relationships and exploitation….”! @shiko – these dynamics are merely symbiotically relative at best!
Of course a guest will experience some rejection if she does not want to help with the domestic chores, adhere with the rules provided by the host, and fails to understand that it is a pure privilege for anyone to host you for a couple of hours let alone extended stay in America. Lots of guests hailing from Kenya do not understand the art of team work when residing with the host family.
As for exploitation, well the definition is deep and wide based on the guest’s perception. Most Kenyans migrating to America expect life to be offered to them on a golden platter by not doing anything to help the host family. That UTOPIA life does not exist anywhere under the SUN!
Wa Chege – Shiko will soon…
Wa Chege – Shiko will soon catch up with the way things run in America. She is in denial as she expects others to flip her bills as she enjoys the fantasy land. The problem with the Kenyans who have recently arrived in the diaspora is the thought of making everything work for them without really doing anything to chart a life they want to live. Best of luck to Shiko as she settles down.
@Nyina wa Chege – I like my…
@Nyina wa Chege – I like my life provided on a Silver Platter! But everything else you said is very true! These new comers have a lot of go-nuts and are very fragile with their long manicured nails to do and domestic chores! I have seen many come and fail flat on the face.
I would think most Kenyans…
I would think most Kenyans by now know or are acquainted with someone in the diaspora they can ask about their experiences. Hell each state is different and there are differences even within the states. Why would anyone listen to a fresh of the boat content creator. Alabama sure as shit isn’t like Colorado anymore than NY is like Texas. In fact Boulder CO, Austin TX and Ann Arbor MI have more in common than they do with Yuma CO, Lubbock TX or Sterling Heights MI.
Seems like you have been all…
Seems like you have been all over the place big boy!! I thought you are a content creator too over there in Denver, Colorado?? Aren’t you?
At times a mono can give a very good advise to the University graduate in matters of life in general. Siko just made assumptions that America is all flat and things are the same every where. Do not be too hash bro because Siko is here to advise the old timers as they head out of the door to return back to Ruto’s debt infested country. Let the mono give you some life long advise! Siko may share the $27 billion gdp cash with you if you could just listen!
Wamaitu, I have been around…
Wamaitu, I have been around but I’m most definitely not a content creator. You’re probably right about the assumptions about the US so I’ll ease up and let her see for herself. As for looter, I pay land taxes in Nairobi that I assume he’s looting. He recently floated the idea of land taxes in other areas which I’m not thrilled about. Returning to Kenya will be a part time thing and by then Ruto shall be long gone anyway.
Seems like you have been all…
Seems like you have been all over the place big boy!! I thought you are a content creator too over there in Denver, Colorado?? Aren’t you?
At times a mono can give a very good advise to the University graduate in matters of life in general. Siko just made assumptions that America is all flat and things are the same every where. Do not be too hash bro because Siko is here to advise the old timers as they head out of the door to return back to Ruto’s debt infested country. Let the mono give you some life long advise! Siko may share the $27 billion gdp cash with you if you could just listen.!
I have never seen you this…
I have never seen you this hot before! What happened to the fatherly figure dude that I thought I knew? Did Siko rub you the wrong way down yonder?
Yesss, living in America can…
Yesss, living in America can make an older man go nuts! But he got to listen to the new content creator chic (she kinda cute) to have some renewed mental faculties!
Just one of those WTF…
Just one of those WTF moments. I’ve always been of the opinion that you ask people who’ve been in the States more than a few days, but not so long that they’ve already assimilated (i.e not people like me). To short a time and you haven’t hit the rough patches yet and are therefore clueless, too long and you’ve weathered the storms and you’re settled in and are for all intents and purposes an American-check out that Isaac Gichengo dude whose wife screwed him over and you’ll understand. BTW he’s still looking to come back after all his tribulations.
Are you making up some of…
Are you making up some of these cities??? Does Yuma even exist? My map says Yuma is located in Saiberia. Am I wrong or do I need to take some geography lessons. Where is Yuma @Siko? All in all, I get you because America is one amorphous object.
Yes, Yuma Colorado exists…
Yes, Yuma Colorado exists. It’s a town whose only claim to fame is that Colorado’s last republican senator Cory Gardner, was from Yuma. It is, to use Trump’s words, a shit hole hence the senator.