As unemployment rates in many African countries continue to soar, numerous individuals are leaving their home nations in search of better opportunities abroad.
Countries like the United Kingdom are often regarded as lands of promise, offering higher wages, better working conditions, and improved job security.
One such individual is Mimi Ace, a Nigerian woman who relocated to the UK with her family after struggling to secure stable employment in her home country.
Sharing her story on her YouTube channel, Mimi detailed how she balances multiple jobs and family responsibilities while earning a significant income.
Mimi’s first job, which she considers her primary role, is in domiciliary care.
She works five days a week, from Monday to Friday, for six hours a day—a total of 30 hours per week or approximately 120 hours per month. Mimi revealed that her monthly earnings from this job average £1040 (approximately KSh 192,140).
“The least I’ve made is £1040, but on months when I work more, I’ve earned up to £1300,” she explained.
Her second job involves cleaning in various cities across the UK.
Mimi works four hours a week, typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays, earning £25 per hour. This amounts to £100 (about KSh 18,475) weekly.
She emphasized that payments for this job are processed weekly, providing a consistent cash flow.
Additionally, Mimi works as a bank staff member at a care home. This role is not permanent but allows her to pick shifts when she’s available.
In this job, she typically works night shifts from 8 PM to 6 AM and earns between £700 and £750 (approximately KSh 129,325) per month, depending on the shifts she takes.
Mimi’s day-to-day routine is a balancing act. On Mondays, she starts her morning by dressing her children, after which her husband takes them to school. Once they’re off, Mimi catches up on rest, sleeping from 8 AM to 2 PM before preparing for her next tasks.
Her determination and strategic management of time and opportunities illustrate how hard work and adaptability can lead to success abroad.
