A young Latina immigrant in the United States, known on TikTok as @mv_dayana23, has touched the hearts of thousands by sharing her day working in recycling. She described the job as “very dirty” and challenging, yet well-paying. With a sincere and grateful tone, Dayana recounts how she begins her day by “thanking God for another day of life” and preparing her lunch, ready to face what she admits is a job she never imagined doing in her home country.
"When a person emigrates to another country, they have to take on jobs they never imagined they would do," Dayana explains in her video. Wearing gloves and a uniform, she gathers her courage and states, "This is what we came to this country for; this is the essence of the American dream," as she sorts through the trash, separating plastic, organic waste, and other materials. Dayana is candid, admitting she was unsure if she could handle a job that "really is for someone who isn't grossed out by it." However, she emphasizes the kindness of her coworkers and the lessons she gains from this experience: "This life is a page filled with challenges, discoveries, and opportunities we never dreamed of."
The response from followers came swiftly, flooding the comments section with messages of support, advice, and shared experiences. “Blessings, my friend. We Ecuadorians are hard workers. A small piece of advice: tie your hair back so it doesn't get damaged”; “that’s a reality many don’t know. They think going to the U.S. is easy; just like you earn, you also have to work hard,” and “there are professionals in the U.S. doing any job… any work is respectable; there’s no shame in that,” were some of the standout messages. Another user, clearly impressed, directly asked her: “How do you apply for that job? You would help me a lot.”
Dayana responds humbly, providing information about the job, including its location and working hours. When asked about her salary, she clarified that she worked eight hours and found the pay to be quite good, which prompted several followers to ask how they could secure a similar job.
Dayana's message has resonated with those also struggling outside their country, some inspired by her attitude and others expressing their own doubts and fears. One person comments, "fear has me stuck," while another offers words of encouragement: "keep going, better things will come with hard work." For many, Dayana's experience serves as proof that effort and adaptability are essential parts of the journey toward a better life.
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