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Dreams and challenges: The reality of Albanian life in England!

2024-12-18 09:39:42Pikëpamje SHKRUAR NGA ERBLIN JAKU

Dreams and challenges: The reality of Albanian life in England!

London, despite all the holiday magic, is cold. This year's winter finds hundreds of thousands of Albanians in the United Kingdom.

There is no exact number, but it is known where they mainly live. A train delay makes the journey to Wood Green, north London, where there is a large immigrant community, including from Albania, even slower.

They live in conditions that they often don't even want to talk about because they are far, very far, from the dream that brought them to British soil.

There are many Albanian restaurants and cafes, with names from Tirana to Illyria. The staff is generally Albanian and very welcoming.

It's not difficult to meet immigrants here from any city or village. They all know each other, and this weekend I chose to meet some of them.

Rezarta Llani, an English teacher who relocated with her family, is still struggling to find herself in her new country.

Rezarta says that wanting to work as a teacher is not enough. Despite her qualifications and years of experience, the United Kingdom's strict rules meant that she could only work as an assistant.

"I thought I would have the opportunity to advance in my career, but I ended up accepting a lower job position, with less pay and respect," says Rezarta, nostalgically recalling her time working in Dibër despite the difficulties of that area.

The cost of living in the UK adds to the difficulties.

With rents rising, energy prices skyrocketing, and basic necessities becoming increasingly unaffordable, even those with stable jobs are finding it difficult to cover expenses.

For many Albanians who dream of a better future in the United Kingdom, the reality can be disappointing.

Such is the case of Jurgen Bega, who graduated in digital marketing in London a year ago. He says he faced constant rejections while searching for a job.

Employers often rejected his applications, citing a lack of "relevant experience" for the British market.

"It's disappointing to invest so much in education, only to be told that my skills are not valid here," Jurgeni says sadly.

The Albanian job market, although limited, offers opportunities that are often overlooked. Those who already have a stable job in Albania are often better off staying and building their careers in the country.

The promise of a better life abroad can be deceptive, especially when the path of integration into a new country is full of financial and professional challenges. 

In this large Albanian community, there are many who have come illegally. For them, the difficulty is greater, obtaining documents is impossible, and living conditions are beyond imagination. Besart is one of them.

Lying to his friends about the British dream, he decided to quit his job as a barber in Tirana and come to London.

"Not a single day has been as I had imagined," he says. Regretful of what he has done, he counts the days until he will return to Albania.

"I wish I had appreciated the opportunities I had in my homeland more before I left. I was doing very well in Tirana, I worked with my brother as a barber and we had a very good income. I thought about coming to earn more money, but I'm sorry to admit that I failed," says Jurgen.

The stories of these young people represent hundreds and thousands of others who have abandoned Albania.

These testimonies are a reminder to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of emigration.

For Albanians considering moving to the United Kingdom, the advice is clear: think twice, research carefully, and consider whether the sacrifices are truly worth the potential benefits.

Sometimes, the best opportunities are closer than you think. 


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