I moved to the US at 21 years and I am now old in my mid-60s and what I learned within a few years is that the US is a state of mind. It gives you space and it's up to you what you feel in that space. I love it here.
@@adventuresofmariebut a majority of people in developing countries seem to have a romanticized perception of the US where good things happen easily and some go insane upon landing here.
@@b.3940 the fallacy out there about how great this place is is what gets people into a rude shock. My shock absorbers need service coz the culture shocks are weuh😂
You really should consider concentrating on building your youtube channel. The money you can make from youtube could take care of you and your whole family. Stay home, take care of Mikey and build your youtube channel. Take us along on youtube as you discover America. You're smart and have integrity, go hard on youtube.
@@homeandaway2811 I will make a video about this issue. It's not as easy as you guys make it seem. Making money on youtube the income is not predictable like a salary is, time will come when I will probably have more babies to go out and work so then youtube will be my work that's why I am working to build it concurrently with a career but for now I only have one child I wanna do both career and youtube hence more money in my pocket but also something more stable. Coz with youtube this month you have money next month nothing, this month a lot next month a little. But in a nutshell my dream has always been to excel in the corporate world I was achieving it in Kenya but love and relocation swayed me to this direction😄😂 youtube is more of a passion. I know some people or even most ppl do it but for me I don't just wanna do youtube as my work I still wanna ace the corporate world we all have dreams and ambition my biggest dream and ambition is being a successful career woman but not neglecting wifey and motherhood duties there are so many women I look up to and who mentor me who are doing this successfully. So it's not that I don't know the potential youtube has I do but my dream and ambition is more towards the corporate world truth is this kids will grow and move on with their life I don't wanna be lost 6yrs from now not knowing where to pick up careerwise again there are women who are great out there and are happily married and are amazing moms I can be that woman and still do youtube as a hobby and social passion.
America is tough especially when you come here as a mature woman or man. I left a project coordinator job in kenya which paid me very well all because of love. Came here got married I got two babies. I did my CNA certification and I have been working when my hubby is off 16hrs shift a week. I enrolled in a community college and am almost done with my pre requisites and next year I’m ready to enroll for RN . Imagine my kids have been growing my first baby is going to pre k 4 ….. and my youngest will still be home untill he turns 3 to start pre K . Sis why I’m I telling you this In America we don’t look for what we like to do but what makes sense with our family dynamics . You can look for something else to do or rather go back to school. If you have a bachelors degree look into jobs in cooperative world.
Yeah I have a bachelors degree and will look for jobs. Happy for your achievement in creating a new life here in America. Love is what also got me here so as long as that love and my family are good then I can face any other challenge.
Truth is I am not keen on remote jobs. Being a new immigrant here and wanting to catch up on the system and learn fast being out there is helping me more than choosing to work from home so it's a very intentional decision for me to want to leave the house and go to work. The pass 3 months I have been so exposed and learnt so much something I know I wouldn't have if I was just in the house behind a computer. If I was in Kenya then yes but being a fresher here being outdoors benefits me more
That’s the same thing they do when you go for interview they give it hopes that they’re gonna give her the job and she said she have a full-time job and a zero contract hours to turn to me and says zero contract is not good for me , and she said they’re gonna give me the full-time okay? I said yes they asked me when I can start. I said any time I asked me how far I said just down the road from that company is just a walk in this town, which it was so good, I was so excited this is the Shaka, the next day they ring me I’m gonna tell me all but but but it’s only zero contract they have they give the next person them the job before I want to give me zero contract never you take a zero contract hours when they give you never you go on a temporary job because you don’t guarantee they have people already and they want to fling all around girl run for the best thing
I have come to learn that the work environment is also a place of worship 🙌🏽 Thank you for standing on business. I trust God to open the right doors. You are amazing and be encouraged. ❤
You are a very strong and true African Queen,we put our family first especially the children,you are just started,that which God had reserved for you will locate you and l wish you can use this period to build your social media channels and expand your content to attract more subscribers,wish you well in all your endeavors,Happy wife,happy family,God bless your ever loving,supportive and caring hubby ❤❤❤❤
I’m in WA and what works for my family is that I work when husband is off then he gets to care for the baby. I’m a caregiver and work on weekends and Mondays. We didn’t want to take baby to daycare.
Decisions has to be made and our babies comes 1st at the moment enjoy taking care of Mikey and family,God has greater plans and in his own special way he will make a better way .
I just learnt that in Oregon we have daycare at night .we have daycare on Saturday too but private soo definitely that's expensive. I work night shift and hubby work day shift his schedule is strictly 8 to 5 can not change ,so am forced to work night and be a mama during the day.
You guys are lucky. I have done my research in the city we live the only day are that operated at night ran out of business you can imagine why😥 Saturdays you strictly do a baby sitter or a home ran daycare. You definitely have to do what works with the your family dynamic so I have to be the one with a straight schedule coz hubby’s schedule changes every week. It's challenging but very doable. At the end of the day these kids will grow one day but the sacrifices will be all worth it. Keep up the good job mama. Staying home is def not for everyone even if I got the perfect opportunity to stay home I still try to look for things to do while in the house because I just cant be doing mommy and wife duty my whole life with school papers I laboured and my parents had to sweat to give me you know
Sorry Marie... God will make a way dia, There's that point in life to chose between work and family 👪, yes we need the money but family comes first.... You did the right thing...I second you
Waaw , your decision resonates with the guidance given today during our department meeting , where the speaker on parenting emphasized that money is a just tool& that we should be intentional in creating time for our children especially 0- 8 years .
Very true you miss this crucial window and it's hard to make a mend. One thing I vowed when I decided to have kids is they will never doubt mommy’s love and they will always thank God that I am their mother
For sure God will see you, I am so blessed to have come across this video am happy that there are still women that think like you do 19:00 I like yp our thinking
Sorry to hear about the tough decision u made.Maisha mayuu when one has an under age child is another thing 😮😢.I remember I had a rough time.Stay positive gal
Ooh noo.. i'm so sorry Marion for this..spend time with your son..tough decisions have to be made.. another thing is this babies dont stay young forever..watagrow tu na utafanya kazi..but for now take it as it is..Peace to you dear.
You absolutely made the right decision. And indeed we are the natural nurturers of our family. Another opportunity will present itself so continue to remain focused and faithful. 🙏🙏 You are indeed a strong smart African princess. Love you ❤ and your beautiful family 🥂🇯🇲
Oh no so sorry you will get another better job it’s a learning process I have changed so many jobs until now I have the job that’s am settled in happy pole pole tu 💕
Marie listening to you talk about the new schedule, working on weekends and the daycare issue gave me a headache. 🥺😔 That sounds so stressful and indeed you were in a dilemma. Family comes first. 🤍
Don't worry Marie....all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and to those who are called according to His purpose. The Lord is gonna work it out for you some how so keep your shoulders high 🙏❤️❤️
Childcare is expensive and work mode can take us away from our children as they grow. I believe your sacrifice will bear fruits 🎉. Spending time with your family especially Mickey is crucial as you cannot recover time. You made the right decision. I totally feel you. 🎉🎉
You definitely made the right decision. Sometimes we settle for certain careers to make it work for the family. You will find something that will work with your schedule.
Yees its true women can never be equal and even God knew it when He created us. But don't worry a better door will open for you, thats how faithful He is when one door is closed, the same God opens a new and a better one. Wish you the best❤
A lot of people come to America 🇺🇸 with absolutely no clue as to what this country is all about. I immigrated here from Kenya 🇰🇪 in 1986 into middle school in Florida. The President back then was Ronald Reagan, and he set into place legislation that changed America for ever. Having lived in America for close to 40 years, I think 🤔 I can articulate the experience with clarity. It’s important that you completely forget everything you know about life when you come to America 🇺🇸, because nothing will ever be the same. America will change you inside out. You will need a thick skin, and you will need to learn to adapt quickly. With a 5% unemployment rate, you can get a job tomorrow, however, getting the Job of your dreams is a different story. Save your money, buy a home, and start a business. May be then you can say that you are living the American Dream. This is a Journey!! All the best to you!!
Very well articulated, the journey to the American dream isn't easy but it's doable with the right mindset. And you are right I had the courage to leave this job because I see “now hiring” signs every left, right so you are right the job opportunities are there.
@adventuresofmarie I understand that difficult pull because I know myself too .I keep hearing people mention the money and same as you money isn't why I stay here.If that was the only reason then I wouldn't have come.
I totally understand your situation, we are not parents yet but we sometimes ask ourselves how to balance work vs family when God blesses us, its scary cause child care is expensive abroad, one spouse has to sacrifice their career
One parent definitely has to make a sacrifice on their carrier even if not completely but maybe even cutting down on hours etc but in the end it's always a worthy sacrifice. You guys are on the right track it all begins with the right mindset and everything falls into place
Awwh Marie it will eventually end in praise. The God who open doors that no man can shut will definitely open another door of job opportunity with the right hours for you IJN. Stay strong!
True men and women are not equal its biblical also. Family first thats wonderful. God can open another door even at that same company. That waa the best decision
The fact that it was a gambling company you did right to quit instead of promoting a sin industry dear, Gambling is sin and lead people to hell, don't be part of it. That was a test that you passed, GOD will open a better door for you.
@@adventuresofmarie Yes. We all encounter tests in our lives, if we pass it GOD raises us and if we fail, we repeat! Remember Abraham's test in the Bible?
I'm sorry but is there a source for your claims? This is HER path, please let her be and give her a chance to grow and not associate her stumbling block with sin. Good grief! It's called life, not sin!🙄
@@Thinc_Destiny Mmmh... please don't take it personal, just like you're giving your views, am also giving mine. Gambling is sin that's what I meant. As a born again Christian we are obliged to call call sin sin, no sugarcoating
I will make a video about this issue. It's not as easy as you guys make it seem. Making money on youtube the income is not predictable like a salary is, time will come when I will probably have more babies to go out and work so then youtube will be my work that's why I am working to build it concurrently with a career but for now I only have one child I wanna do both career and youtube hence more money in my pocket but also something more stable. Coz with youtube this month you have money next month nothing, this month a lot next month a little. But in a nutshell my dream has always been to excel in the corporate world I was achieving it in Kenya but love and relocation swayed me to this direction😄😂 youtube is more of a passion. I know some people or even most ppl do it but for me I don't just wanna do youtube as my work I still wanna ace the corporate world we all have dreams and ambition my biggest dream and ambition is being a successful career woman but not neglecting wifey and motherhood duties there are so many women I look up to and who mentor me who are doing this successfully. So it's not that I don't know the potential youtube has I do but my dream and ambition is more towards the corporate world truth is this kids will grow and move on with their life I don't wanna be lost 6yrs from now not knowing where to pick up careerwise again there are women who are great out there and are happily married and are amazing moms I can be that woman and still do youtube as a hobby and social passion.
Oooh this is one the sadiest title that i waited to hear what it will give birth to, but at this junction i am relaxed, when one door closes God opens another one
Amen. God will work it all out for you in Jesus Mighty Name. He is the Alpha and Omega. He knows what is best for you. The best is yet to come! Love and blessings to you and your family.❤🩹🙏
You would imagine since it's already a money milking industry they would want to milk more in weekends but no. But that's where I live in Texas so I am not sure if other states have daycares open weekends
America is expensive and #'s don't lie. Population is about 350 Million compared to Africa, 1 Billion. Downtime is a luxury here. Zoea mapema.#staystrong
Absolutely the best decision😃🇰🇪🇺🇸 family/kids come first before any work commitments.Happy you did the right thing. Always look forward to your blogs!!! Continue being fabulous.
Hi, sorry for your job loss. Have you considered doing remote jobs? Those do not require you to be physically present in the traditional workplace building and tend to be more flexible in terms of work hours/days and gives you the freedom to work anywhere (at home, in a co-working space, in another town/country). Plus, the liberty to spend time with your son when he is not at the daycare. You'd also find time to create content for TH-cam. Think about it
You made the right decision. Your child is still young and this is the best time to enjoy him. You will find another job, plus you can always go back to Kenya if you get fed up with that isolated life in the US, where most live like zombies working their entire lives to pay bills.
It's crazy how you people think when you are in the USA. Kenya is more isolated than any country unless you want to be idle at a tree shade doing politics. Why don't you all come back to Kenya and stop complaining????
Why do people in the USA think taking care of kids is only hard there. I have had serious issues with my kids in kenya. Getting a house help these days is a massive problem. I had to take a leave (6 months) to take care of my first born. I quit my job to take care of my last born. This is a global issue. It is only easy if one parent is a stay home or works remotely. So stop the crazy idea thay it is easy here.
1st of all Mickey wasn't born here we just moved when he is 3yrs old so for his first 2yrs I have raised him in Kenya. So I have the feel of raising a child both in Kenya and now the US. I share my experience here not yours. In Kenya I had it easy, I could comfortably afford even two/three househelps if I wanted to but USA nannies are for the rich rich even the native Americans most can't afford nannies. Daycare in kenya mnalipa $180(ksh 23,400) or more per week no it's way cheaper and most families can afford it, most families can afford nannies, kenya families help raise kids ata unaeza acha mtoto na neighbour. So no lady ukifika ground Western country ndio utajua raising a child in Kenya is way easier and affordable than in the western world. Kuzaa tu huko mko na mpaka free hosi USA kuzaa is $4000-6000 after insurance has paid or $12000 and above if you have no insurance. So don't think we are dummies when we share our struggles here, you maybe struggling in Kenya but if you are given this struggle you will choose your struggle.
Reality is women usually face the dilemma of choosing between having a career or starting and mainyaining family. Songle or married, a woman got to decide either to have and/ or maintain family or jave a fullntime career. Thays why sime women choose and orefer to remain single but with aiccessgul career that they can suffientky support themsleves and in xase they end up as single mother, they xanraise their children.
What you did was the absolute right choice. I only wish to make an observation. I feel you've slightly misunderstood the agenda of gender equality. Based on biology, it's a fact that men and women can never be the same. Gender equality, however, mainly looks at civil rights as human beings....That said, please don't feel like the decision you made was based on gender. Rather, it was based on the role you play in your family as a married mom, providing supplementary income. It was the best decision because of the little one. There are many single women out here faced with tough decisions like yours every day, but took the option to stay on because as single moms, sole bread winners, the choices are slimmer. I salute them too, for their tough choices. Let's commend each other as women; we've come a long long way.💞💕💖
Always remember the Lord is in charge. He is too wise to make a mistake. Whatever happens is always for a good reason. When one door closes, others that are better will come. They confirmed you first before telling you about the other jobs, they tried to box you in. Sometimes you have to quit a position because of the situation you are put in. Not much discussion because it is about them and not you. Don't think that men don't have to make tough decisions also. There are many couples who end up in your same position, the reason there are lot of husbands at home, while their wives work. Take your time, you can have your own business because of TH-cam if you grow it, while you are at home, others have done it. Remember Mikey is in a new country, and so are you. You all are still adjusting. Please please give yourselves time and everything will fall into place, the way the Lord wants it too. Can I give you a piece of advice as a senior person. Mikey is always your first priority. I realised that you accepted that job before you got Mikey into a daycare, that was your first mistake. Again take your time everything will work out ❤❤.
Mickey is my priority a child is always a mothers first priority. How things work here though I couldn't pay all that daycare money when I was still home that's why we never got him into daycare then I looked for a job. But with a job it was easier to now pay the expensive daycares coz I wasn't gonna be home
A friend migrated 3 months ago, she braids and has a young child. Since day one in USA, shes been braiding making not less that $1,000 a week. Most of the days she' braiding 3 people ( not less than $150, she's bought a car cash. She cuts hair too. I highly encourage anyone who can braid to do so before migrating in USA, its a much needed skill. Basic avarage single braids going for more than Ksh 20k, per head. Thats Ksh 60k per day, 3 heads. Basic hair cut Ksh 7k.
@@erineorama1080 i think life in the USA is not like Africa kkkkk whereby grand parents most of them have nothing to do but stay at home and take care of grandchildren. 🥱🥱😊
Try Middle East. Perhaps you'll get your breakthrough! Appreciate what God has given you and work with what you have...Stop mocking others! Hata kama ni content, be sensitive.
Childcare is very hectic overseas. So you have to be very careful when choosing jobs. Until you wear Marion's shoe that is when one can understand . Otherwise you will think she is mocking. others.
True, when we in Kenya hear people living the life , American dream complain about life in USA in the name of content, this is total mockery. Why don't you all pack up and come back to Africa ????stop the mockery.
Almost going through the same situation, actually I think we came the same time. But I’ve decided to leave everything to God. Hopefully He will make a way.
Yes surrendering to the life manager is the best, He has always been a faithful God, those who depend on him are never put to shame. Sending you hugs. Shalom.
I always tell people im not loyal to any job. They require advance notice when you are quitting but they will terminate you in a heartbeat. Im a health care provider and i refuse to work anywhere that does abortion or "gender affirming care/lgbtq".
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I moved to the US at 21 years and I am now old in my mid-60s and what I learned within a few years is that the US is a state of mind. It gives you space and it's up to you what you feel in that space. I love it here.
Meant fill not feel.
You couldn’t have said it any better
Ain't that just with everything in life. Mindset is the weapon to either survive or drown in life period not in USA only.
@@adventuresofmariebut a majority of people in developing countries seem to have a romanticized perception of the US where good things happen easily and some go insane upon landing here.
@@b.3940 the fallacy out there about how great this place is is what gets people into a rude shock. My shock absorbers need service coz the culture shocks are weuh😂
You really should consider concentrating on building your youtube channel. The money you can make from youtube could take care of you and your whole family. Stay home, take care of Mikey and build your youtube channel.
Take us along on youtube as you discover America. You're smart and have integrity, go hard on youtube.
I appreciate this❤️
We will support you ❤
We are here to support her
I said the same thing when Mikey had that issue with the first Daycare, I commented again today, same thing, TH-cam📌
@@homeandaway2811 I will make a video about this issue. It's not as easy as you guys make it seem. Making money on youtube the income is not predictable like a salary is, time will come when I will probably have more babies to go out and work so then youtube will be my work that's why I am working to build it concurrently with a career but for now I only have one child I wanna do both career and youtube hence more money in my pocket but also something more stable. Coz with youtube this month you have money next month nothing, this month a lot next month a little. But in a nutshell my dream has always been to excel in the corporate world I was achieving it in Kenya but love and relocation swayed me to this direction😄😂 youtube is more of a passion. I know some people or even most ppl do it but for me I don't just wanna do youtube as my work I still wanna ace the corporate world we all have dreams and ambition my biggest dream and ambition is being a successful career woman but not neglecting wifey and motherhood duties there are so many women I look up to and who mentor me who are doing this successfully. So it's not that I don't know the potential youtube has I do but my dream and ambition is more towards the corporate world truth is this kids will grow and move on with their life I don't wanna be lost 6yrs from now not knowing where to pick up careerwise again there are women who are great out there and are happily married and are amazing moms I can be that woman and still do youtube as a hobby and social passion.
America is tough especially when you come here as a mature woman or man. I left a project coordinator job in kenya which paid me very well all because of love. Came here got married I got two babies. I did my CNA certification and I have been working when my hubby is off 16hrs shift a week. I enrolled in a community college and am almost done with my pre requisites and next year I’m ready to enroll for RN . Imagine my kids have been growing my first baby is going to pre k 4 ….. and my youngest will still be home untill he turns 3 to start pre K . Sis why I’m I telling you this In America we don’t look for what we like to do but what makes sense with our family dynamics . You can look for something else to do or rather go back to school. If you have a bachelors degree look into jobs in cooperative world.
Yeah I have a bachelors degree and will look for jobs. Happy for your achievement in creating a new life here in America. Love is what also got me here so as long as that love and my family are good then I can face any other challenge.
If you cant fit in american system where there are jobs left right and centre then that means you are just lazy
Good luck but you choose a very hard route. CNA work and Nursing /RN work isn’t for the faint of heart and all in all it doesn’t pay that much.
I know that life is not easy and it never shall be but I want to find myself in USA one day I will adapt
My advice get a fully remote job.. I have been remote since 2021 and am not planning on working on site anymore ...
Truth is I am not keen on remote jobs. Being a new immigrant here and wanting to catch up on the system and learn fast being out there is helping me more than choosing to work from home so it's a very intentional decision for me to want to leave the house and go to work. The pass 3 months I have been so exposed and learnt so much something I know I wouldn't have if I was just in the house behind a computer. If I was in Kenya then yes but being a fresher here being outdoors benefits me more
That’s the same thing they do when you go for interview they give it hopes that they’re gonna give her the job and she said she have a full-time job and a zero contract hours to turn to me and says zero contract is not good for me , and she said they’re gonna give me the full-time okay? I said yes they asked me when I can start. I said any time I asked me how far I said just down the road from that company is just a walk in this town, which it was so good, I was so excited this is the Shaka, the next day they ring me I’m gonna tell me all but but but it’s only zero contract they have they give the next person them the job before I want to give me zero contract never you take a zero contract hours when they give you never you go on a temporary job because you don’t guarantee they have people already and they want to fling all around girl run for the best thing
I have come to learn that the work environment is also a place of worship 🙌🏽
Thank you for standing on business. I trust God to open the right doors.
You are amazing and be encouraged. ❤
You are a very strong and true African Queen,we put our family first especially the children,you are just started,that which God had reserved for you will locate you and l wish you can use this period to build your social media channels and expand your content to attract more subscribers,wish you well in all your endeavors,Happy wife,happy family,God bless your ever loving,supportive and caring hubby ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Ada
God got this for you Marie,..hugs to you, and I love you,!❤
Thank you❤️❤️
I'm sorry about your situation. Try looking for a state job. Their schedules are 8 to 4, plus you can telecommute. All will be well.
Thank you for this recommendation
I’m in WA and what works for my family is that I work when husband is off then he gets to care for the baby. I’m a caregiver and work on weekends and Mondays. We didn’t want to take baby to daycare.
I have seen this is what works with most African families. Thank God our baby starts school soon so the daycare will be only summer
Decisions has to be made and our babies comes 1st at the moment enjoy taking care of Mikey and family,God has greater plans and in his own special way he will make a better way .
Very true
I just learnt that in Oregon we have daycare at night .we have daycare on Saturday too but private soo definitely that's expensive. I work night shift and hubby work day shift his schedule is strictly 8 to 5 can not change ,so am forced to work night and be a mama during the day.
You guys are lucky. I have done my research in the city we live the only day are that operated at night ran out of business you can imagine why😥 Saturdays you strictly do a baby sitter or a home ran daycare. You definitely have to do what works with the your family dynamic so I have to be the one with a straight schedule coz hubby’s schedule changes every week. It's challenging but very doable. At the end of the day these kids will grow one day but the sacrifices will be all worth it. Keep up the good job mama. Staying home is def not for everyone even if I got the perfect opportunity to stay home I still try to look for things to do while in the house because I just cant be doing mommy and wife duty my whole life with school papers I laboured and my parents had to sweat to give me you know
My Haitian immigrant family are having a hard time too. I try to keep them motivated
Yes we need all the motivation
Sorry Marie... God will make a way dia, There's that point in life to chose between work and family 👪, yes we need the money but family comes first....
You did the right thing...I second you
Family first always
Thank you for sharing with us Marie...You will thrive!!
Vulnerable 101
Waaw , your decision resonates with the guidance given today during our department meeting , where the speaker on parenting emphasized that money is a just tool& that we should be intentional in creating time for our children especially 0- 8 years .
Very true you miss this crucial window and it's hard to make a mend. One thing I vowed when I decided to have kids is they will never doubt mommy’s love and they will always thank God that I am their mother
For sure God will see you, I am so blessed to have come across this video am happy that there are still women that think like you do 19:00 I like yp
our thinking
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Have been following you from the time you came st Lynne's channel..keep soaring
I appreciate your support, thank you
Sorry to hear about the tough decision u made.Maisha mayuu when one has an under age child is another thing 😮😢.I remember I had a rough time.Stay positive gal
True kids and mayuu needs more sacrifices
You will get another one. I hope the ladies who will and have watched this will learn some good lessons. Lovely content, very eye opening.
Thank you!
Ooh noo.. i'm so sorry Marion for this..spend time with your son..tough decisions have to be made.. another thing is this babies dont stay young forever..watagrow tu na utafanya kazi..but for now take it as it is..Peace to you dear.
True my mom used to say kids hawajaekelewa mawe they grow
You absolutely made the right decision. And indeed we are the natural nurturers of our family. Another opportunity will present itself so continue to remain focused and faithful. 🙏🙏 You are indeed a strong smart African princess. Love you ❤ and your beautiful family 🥂🇯🇲
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
My friend life is hard everywhere but with God all things are possible just continue to trust in him
He is still faithful in all seasons we give thanks
Oh no so sorry you will get another better job it’s a learning process I have changed so many jobs until now I have the job that’s am settled in happy pole pole tu 💕
The beauty is the jobs are available you just keep applying. Glad you are settled
Marie listening to you talk about the new schedule, working on weekends and the daycare issue gave me a headache. 🥺😔 That sounds so stressful and indeed you were in a dilemma.
Family comes first. 🤍
Yeees but God is faithful everything worked for my good and that of my family
Don't worry Marie....all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and to those who are called according to His purpose. The Lord is gonna work it out for you some how so keep your shoulders high 🙏❤️❤️
I believe it🙏❤️❤️
@@adventuresofmarie 🙏
Childcare is expensive and work mode can take us away from our children as they grow. I believe your sacrifice will bear fruits 🎉. Spending time with your family especially Mickey is crucial as you cannot recover time. You made the right decision. I totally feel you. 🎉🎉
That right there we can never recover time.
Good you quit, family will always come first no sacrifice on that ❤. I comprehend your integrity
Thank you girl. Hard decisions but the right ones
Marie you made the best decision. Family comes first ❤❤❤
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Is she gonna eat her family? Family come first when you are rich.
You're glowing
Awww thank you
You definitely made the right decision. Sometimes we settle for certain careers to make it work for the family. You will find something that will work with your schedule.
Yes family first always
Please give yourself latitude to integrate into american culture. It's not a turn key operation where you land and everything fits like a glove.
Yees its true women can never be equal and even God knew it when He created us. But don't worry a better door will open for you, thats how faithful He is when one door is closed, the same God opens a new and a better one. Wish you the best❤
Amen!
A lot of people come to America 🇺🇸 with absolutely no clue as to what this country is all about. I immigrated here from Kenya 🇰🇪 in 1986 into middle school in Florida.
The President back then was Ronald Reagan, and he set into place legislation that changed America for ever.
Having lived in America for close to 40 years, I think 🤔 I can articulate the experience with clarity.
It’s important that you completely forget everything you know about life when you come to America 🇺🇸, because nothing will ever be the same.
America will change you inside out. You will need a thick skin, and you will need to learn to adapt quickly.
With a 5% unemployment rate, you can get a job tomorrow, however, getting the Job of your dreams is a different story.
Save your money, buy a home, and start a business. May be then you can say that you are living the American Dream.
This is a Journey!!
All the best to you!!
Very well articulated, the journey to the American dream isn't easy but it's doable with the right mindset. And you are right I had the courage to leave this job because I see “now hiring” signs every left, right so you are right the job opportunities are there.
Life is crapy here even with making all this money.Worst decision of my life 😢.Enjoy your children mummy best time is when they are young ❤
Hugs I understand the struggle. The need for my family to be together keeps me here not really the money😥
@adventuresofmarie I understand that difficult pull because I know myself too .I keep hearing people mention the money and same as you money isn't why I stay here.If that was the only reason then I wouldn't have come.
Sorry for your job but your baby comes first and you will surely get another job ❤
True❤️
I totally understand your situation, we are not parents yet but we sometimes ask ourselves how to balance work vs family when God blesses us, its scary cause child care is expensive abroad, one spouse has to sacrifice their career
One parent definitely has to make a sacrifice on their carrier even if not completely but maybe even cutting down on hours etc but in the end it's always a worthy sacrifice. You guys are on the right track it all begins with the right mindset and everything falls into place
It's not cheap in Kenya too.
Awwh Marie it will eventually end in praise. The God who open doors that no man can shut will definitely open another door of job opportunity with the right hours for you IJN. Stay strong!
Amen!
God's timing, sometimes we fear to compromise but once we are good at we do and put our best foot forward.... Plus God first.
You look very beauty with you own hear🎉😂
I love black girl with natural hear😊
God will make a way for you
When one door closes God will open the best for you baby.
I believe it
True men and women are not equal its biblical also. Family first thats wonderful. God can open another door even at that same company. That waa the best decision
I believe it❤️❤️
The fact that it was a gambling company you did right to quit instead of promoting a sin industry dear, Gambling is sin and lead people to hell, don't be part of it. That was a test that you passed, GOD will open a better door for you.
Really🤔
@@adventuresofmarie Yes. We all encounter tests in our lives, if we pass it GOD raises us and if we fail, we repeat! Remember Abraham's test in the Bible?
I'm sorry but is there a source for your claims?
This is HER path, please let her be and give her a chance to grow and not associate her stumbling block with sin.
Good grief! It's called life, not sin!🙄
@@Thinc_Destiny Mmmh... please don't take it personal, just like you're giving your views, am also giving mine. Gambling is sin that's what I meant. As a born again Christian we are obliged to call call sin sin, no sugarcoating
Is it me whose ears are bad,I heard her say it very clearly that it was a banking company
Oh dear 😢 Sacrifices of a mum. God will eventually lead you to your path. I'm just sad because this is a job you really loved.
Yeah I really loved it
It is well,another job is on the way..best decision to have sometime with your baby,you will never regret❤
Thank you❤️❤️
America is hard you just have to balance things otherwise you will miss out on life here in America. Wishing you all the best .
Thank you!
You look pretty, your white teeth,an African woman.Blessings.
Awwww you made my day thank you!
Marie, work here for now, your TH-cam channel 📌 Make it your full time job 📌
I will make a video about this issue. It's not as easy as you guys make it seem. Making money on youtube the income is not predictable like a salary is, time will come when I will probably have more babies to go out and work so then youtube will be my work that's why I am working to build it concurrently with a career but for now I only have one child I wanna do both career and youtube hence more money in my pocket but also something more stable. Coz with youtube this month you have money next month nothing, this month a lot next month a little. But in a nutshell my dream has always been to excel in the corporate world I was achieving it in Kenya but love and relocation swayed me to this direction😄😂 youtube is more of a passion. I know some people or even most ppl do it but for me I don't just wanna do youtube as my work I still wanna ace the corporate world we all have dreams and ambition my biggest dream and ambition is being a successful career woman but not neglecting wifey and motherhood duties there are so many women I look up to and who mentor me who are doing this successfully. So it's not that I don't know the potential youtube has I do but my dream and ambition is more towards the corporate world truth is this kids will grow and move on with their life I don't wanna be lost 6yrs from now not knowing where to pick up careerwise again there are women who are great out there and are happily married and are amazing moms I can be that woman and still do youtube as a hobby and social passion.
I'm glad you quit. Mikey is a very sweet, sensitive soul, help him transition to America...he needs you!
He needs me for sure anything for my baby❤️
You made a good decision because mike needs time with mummy
You'll get another that will match with your schedule
Yes yes and she needs time to clean the house ,laundry ,cook nice meals for family etc even though white men preger cooking sometimes also.
I am positive
But I still do all this even while working😁 you just arrange your time it's doable
Oooh this is one the sadiest title that i waited to hear what it will give birth to, but at this junction i am relaxed, when one door closes God opens another one
God is still the stage manager
@@adventuresofmarie absolutely
You can focus on TH-cam.give us influence on how to apply for job and school in the USA this way u will find many followers. We love you sister ❤❤❤
I love you too guys. My online peeps
It shall be well, I would have done the same too.
Hard decisions but needed decisions
Hugs ❤😢😢
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It shall be well just take heart ❤ 💙
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Oh no,sorry ,you had started well..😢😢
I know 🥲
Amen. God will work it all out for you in Jesus Mighty Name. He is the Alpha and Omega. He knows what is best for you. The best is yet to come! Love and blessings to you and your family.❤🩹🙏
Amen!!!
You did good gal, when you start giving in here you get stuck and becomes a slave, doors will open dont give up.
That's what I thought if one is not careful it's so easy to forget what's important and get sucker up into always working hard and no time to play
How are daycare not open weekends in America but so many ppl work weekends?
You would imagine since it's already a money milking industry they would want to milk more in weekends but no. But that's where I live in Texas so I am not sure if other states have daycares open weekends
America is expensive and #'s don't lie. Population is about 350 Million compared to Africa, 1 Billion. Downtime is a luxury here. Zoea mapema.#staystrong
Hugs ❤❤
Gods plans are not mans plans. Hung on there and what suits is on the way❤
I believe it❤️❤️
Absolutely the best decision😃🇰🇪🇺🇸 family/kids come first before any work commitments.Happy you did the right thing. Always look forward to your blogs!!! Continue being fabulous.
Thank you Jenny
Hi, sorry for your job loss. Have you considered doing remote jobs? Those do not require you to be physically present in the traditional workplace building and tend to be more flexible in terms of work hours/days and gives you the freedom to work anywhere (at home, in a co-working space, in another town/country). Plus, the liberty to spend time with your son when he is not at the daycare. You'd also find time to create content for TH-cam. Think about it
Where can I get remote jobs and work outside country 🤔
@@crosslandfamily44 Google can be a best friend if you know how to do your research well
@@crosslandfamily44 Google can be a best friend if you know how to do your research well
@@crosslandfamily44 Do a good google search and you will find several
Nothing catches God by surprise true true
Hi you really look like a lady friend, Elizabeth Wangare! Do you know her?
The name doesn't ring a bell
Naivety then and now.
You made the right decision. Your child is still young and this is the best time to enjoy him. You will find another job, plus you can always go back to Kenya if you get fed up with that isolated life in the US, where most live like zombies working their entire lives to pay bills.
Haha you have decided to call a spade a spade 😂
It's crazy how you people think when you are in the USA. Kenya is more isolated than any country unless you want to be idle at a tree shade doing politics. Why don't you all come back to Kenya and stop complaining????
girl God is the master controller please give him a chance to plan for you
I’m a single mom you imagine juggling what you have without husband or child support income
Oh nooo it must be extra challenging. Hugs to you mama, I salute you
Even in Kenya daycares don't work on weekends. . Please stop dreaming
Daycares work on Saturdays in Kenya I know ppl who take kids to daycare on Sato lady
Why??
Try remote jobs
Must have been a hard decision to make especially when you are used to working, and you also need the money. So sorry God will redirect you.
Especially when you are used to working and need the money that's the sacrifice right there😁 but God is faithful nothing catches him by surprise
@@adventuresofmarie 😀 exactly, God is faithful soon things will align in your favour
Why do people in the USA think taking care of kids is only hard there. I have had serious issues with my kids in kenya. Getting a house help these days is a massive problem. I had to take a leave (6 months) to take care of my first born. I quit my job to take care of my last born. This is a global issue. It is only easy if one parent is a stay home or works remotely. So stop the crazy idea thay it is easy here.
1st of all Mickey wasn't born here we just moved when he is 3yrs old so for his first 2yrs I have raised him in Kenya. So I have the feel of raising a child both in Kenya and now the US. I share my experience here not yours. In Kenya I had it easy, I could comfortably afford even two/three househelps if I wanted to but USA nannies are for the rich rich even the native Americans most can't afford nannies. Daycare in kenya mnalipa $180(ksh 23,400) or more per week no it's way cheaper and most families can afford it, most families can afford nannies, kenya families help raise kids ata unaeza acha mtoto na neighbour. So no lady ukifika ground Western country ndio utajua raising a child in Kenya is way easier and affordable than in the western world. Kuzaa tu huko mko na mpaka free hosi USA kuzaa is $4000-6000 after insurance has paid or $12000 and above if you have no insurance. So don't think we are dummies when we share our struggles here, you maybe struggling in Kenya but if you are given this struggle you will choose your struggle.
what happened
Reality is women usually face the dilemma of choosing between having a career or starting and mainyaining family. Songle or married, a woman got to decide either to have and/ or maintain family or jave a fullntime career. Thays why sime women choose and orefer to remain single but with aiccessgul career that they can suffientky support themsleves and in xase they end up as single mother, they xanraise their children.
Very true
What you did was the absolute right choice. I only wish to make an observation. I feel you've slightly misunderstood the agenda of gender equality. Based on biology, it's a fact that men and women can never be the same. Gender equality, however, mainly looks at civil rights as human beings....That said, please don't feel like the decision you made was based on gender. Rather, it was based on the role you play in your family as a married mom, providing supplementary income. It was the best decision because of the little one. There are many single women out here faced with tough decisions like yours every day, but took the option to stay on because as single moms, sole bread winners, the choices are slimmer. I salute them too, for their tough choices. Let's commend each other as women; we've come a long long way.💞💕💖
I absolutely agree with you, this would have been different in a different circumstance.
@@adventuresofmarie You are a strong and admirable woman💯✨
Always remember the Lord is in charge. He is too wise to make a mistake. Whatever happens is always for a good reason. When one door closes, others that are better will come. They confirmed you first before telling you about the other jobs, they tried to box you in. Sometimes you have to quit a position because of the situation you are put in. Not much discussion because it is about them and not you. Don't think that men don't have to make tough decisions also. There are many couples who end up in your same position, the reason there are lot of husbands at home, while their wives work. Take your time, you can have your own business because of TH-cam if you grow it, while you are at home, others have done it. Remember Mikey is in a new country, and so are you. You all are still adjusting. Please please give yourselves time and everything will fall into place, the way the Lord wants it too.
Can I give you a piece of advice as a senior person. Mikey is always your first priority. I realised that you accepted that job before you got Mikey into a daycare, that was your first mistake. Again take your time everything will work out ❤❤.
Mickey is my priority a child is always a mothers first priority. How things work here though I couldn't pay all that daycare money when I was still home that's why we never got him into daycare then I looked for a job. But with a job it was easier to now pay the expensive daycares coz I wasn't gonna be home
A friend migrated 3 months ago, she braids and has a young child. Since day one in USA, shes been braiding making not less that $1,000 a week. Most of the days she' braiding 3 people ( not less than $150, she's bought a car cash. She cuts hair too.
I highly encourage anyone who can braid to do so before migrating in USA, its a much needed skill. Basic avarage single braids going for more than Ksh 20k, per head. Thats Ksh 60k per day, 3 heads. Basic hair cut Ksh 7k.
Sis, you're pretty as well, so you might want to model as a hobby ♥
Really? 😁 I have never thought of modelling 🙈😁
@@adventuresofmarie yes ❣
Wait??? What?? 😢😢
You are just catching up😥
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Pretty lady ❤
Being a mom in the US
Share remote jobs dear
Ukipata share na sisi jameni hata utakuwa a blessing to us
The grandparents arrangement couldn't help??.
@@erineorama1080 i think life in the USA is not like Africa kkkkk whereby grand parents most of them have nothing to do but stay at home and take care of grandchildren. 🥱🥱😊
Grandparents work full time and they live 4hrs drive from us
Very true my inlaws work full time jobs and they are in their 50’s
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Try Middle East. Perhaps you'll get your breakthrough! Appreciate what God has given you and work with what you have...Stop mocking others! Hata kama ni content, be sensitive.
How am I mocking others by sharing my struggle??🤦♀️ I am sorry if you are triggered while in the middle east or wherever you are.
Childcare is very hectic overseas. So you have to be very careful when choosing jobs. Until you wear Marion's shoe that is when one can understand . Otherwise you will think she is mocking. others.
Unless you are in the US you can’t understand her struggle.
Mocking who ,,,,,,akisema ukweli imekuwa mocking ,,,,,we skiza ikikukera nenda kaskize za wengine she spoke her experience not what you want to hear
True, when we in Kenya hear people living the life , American dream complain about life in USA in the name of content, this is total mockery. Why don't you all pack up and come back to Africa ????stop the mockery.
Almost going through the same situation, actually I think we came the same time. But I’ve decided to leave everything to God. Hopefully He will make a way.
Yes surrendering to the life manager is the best, He has always been a faithful God, those who depend on him are never put to shame. Sending you hugs. Shalom.
It's well take care of yourself, your family and rest God will take care of it.
Don't rush to any decision be at peace 🕊️❤
Shalom❤️
I always tell people im not loyal to any job. They require advance notice when you are quitting but they will terminate you in a heartbeat. Im a health care provider and i refuse to work anywhere that does abortion or "gender affirming care/lgbtq".
It's always good to stay in charge
Hmmmm, just concentrate on your you tube
YTubers does not make the amount of money ppl think.
Why you went from one third world country to another third world country?
You should see how hard I laughed. You have eyes that see what others choose not to see🙈😂😂