Africans in Europe: The Most Risky Jobs
More and more Africans these days leave their homes for Europe. There are various reasons why they are forced to set off and seek their fortune overseas: from the dire poverty to a vain desire to grow rich. Very often migrants go to Italy, Spain and other European countries in order to earn enough money to start a new life and to support their families in Africa. The worshipped Europe is associated with possibilities and easy money for everyone. Parents persuade their children to go abroad as this is supposed to be the only chance to turn over a new leaf. Moreover, such parents are absolutely dependent on their sons and daughters. As a matter of fact, the countryside of Burkina Faso has changed a lot recently. One town – Beguedo – boasts a couple of newly-built houses and a well-equipped hospital. Just pay close heed to the flags on the latter: one of Burkina Faso, the other gives away the colours of Italian flag.
Obviously, they will tell you more. In fact, 5 thousand of inhabitants (with the town`s population of 20 thousand people) work in Italy. Supporting their families they have done even more: an Association of Beguedo Migrants in Italy spare no effort to provide a proper medical care for their countrymen. Parents are proud of their successful children. No doubt, Africans cherish hopes for better life in Europe. Unfortunately, Europe has many hidden traps in store for them. The most risky jobs in Europe. The curtain rises.
Drug selling
Lots of African migrants in Europe state that they are forced to do ‘illegal’ jobs. But is the word ‘forced’ an appropriate one to define the reason of getting involved in such illegal activities? In fact, no one really makes African migrants earn their living by selling drugs. It is their choice only. They keep on saying that they have been trying to find a ‘good’ job for months without success. But is selling wheat on the streets the best option?
Maybe, they just want to make easy money and such jobs as loading, cleaning or picking fruit and vegetables are beyond their possibilities. It seems that some of the migrants choose ‘easy’ money instead of good conscience and reputation. They claim to earn 70 euros a day for selling marihuana in the city centre of Barcelona and even 500-600 euros for cocaine. But is the money earned in such an illegal way worth all the stress they suffer on a daily basis? It is an illegal and dangerous activity, you are always afraid of being caught by police. Nevertheless, there are still African migrants who consider selling drugs to be the best way to become rich.
Prostitution
Not only African men, but also African women come to Europe in search for a better life and wealth. While trying to find a good job offer, they instead often end up in prostitution. From that very moment, it is not about money but about losing their dignity. In many cases, women are brought to Europe by their family members but they do not realize that those relatives only want to destroy their lives. Once being involved in prostitution, they are promised to get papers and a normal job as soon as they have paid a certain amount of money. What the prostitutes are not aware of at the beginning is that they have to keep on paying sums of money without a way out of this vicious circle. Those who try to escape from prostitution are threatened that their families will be harmed. They seem to be trapped forever.
It is certain that no matter what kind of risky jobs African migrants have in Europe, nothing is worth losing your dignity and entire life.
