Refugee finding a job in America
I arrived the United States after 14 hours of flying, I was exhausted, and everything was new for me. I soon realized the new life would not be easy, but I was determined and decided I would never give up. I took my first step to getting a driver license, and I knew I have to pass a hard driving test actually, it was not a hard test for the people who used to live in America but, It was hard for me because, I had a car and I use to drive in Iraq but, there was a different traffic rules and, we don’t have a lot of highways only what we have is a plenty of a small streets and people walking or riding bikes or motorcycles. America has a plenty of high ways and a lot of traffic signs. Wherever, I drive my car in America, I can’t stop thinking about, I will get lost, but soon I have learned how to take the full advantage of the technology by using the …show more content…
I really like the nature and green trees especially if there is water, that was my best thing in my day is driving between this trees. Smithfield is known as the ham capital of the world. In addition, it attracts many tourists because of its historic district. I really enjoy driving everyday about 35 minutes along the tall trees and the green fields before I get in the torture house (that’s what I use to call my work place). I begin working at 4 pm and I usually get off after 1 am. I felt tired especially because this is my first job in my life. The good thing is I get paid weekly, it was a 10$ per hour, it was not enough for me to take care of my family. Also, they gave me health insurance, but I did not even know how to use it, we don’t have health insurance in Iraq, if I feel sick I can go to the hospital whenever I want, and it’s almost free for everyone. In addition, the education is free too; the government is paying for the health and the education. Iraq is a wonderful country, but it’s lacking
I arrived the United States after 14 hours of flying, I was exhausted, and everything was new for me. I soon realized the new life would not be easy, but I was determined and decided I would never give up. I took my first step to getting a driver license, and I knew I have to pass a hard driving test actually, it was not a hard test for the people who used to live in America but, It was hard for me because, I had a car and I use to drive in Iraq but, there was a different traffic rules and, we don’t have a lot of highways only what we have is a plenty of a small streets and people walking or riding bikes or motorcycles. America has a plenty of high ways and a lot of traffic signs. Wherever, I drive my car in America, I can’t stop thinking about, I will get lost, but soon I have learned how to take the full advantage of the technology by using the …show more content…
I really like the nature and green trees especially if there is water, that was my best thing in my day is driving between this trees. Smithfield is known as the ham capital of the world. In addition, it attracts many tourists because of its historic district. I really enjoy driving everyday about 35 minutes along the tall trees and the green fields before I get in the torture house (that’s what I use to call my work place). I begin working at 4 pm and I usually get off after 1 am. I felt tired especially because this is my first job in my life. The good thing is I get paid weekly, it was a 10$ per hour, it was not enough for me to take care of my family. Also, they gave me health insurance, but I did not even know how to use it, we don’t have health insurance in Iraq, if I feel sick I can go to the hospital whenever I want, and it’s almost free for everyone. In addition, the education is free too; the government is paying for the health and the education. Iraq is a wonderful country, but it’s lacking