A young Cuban shared this Tuesday on social media his experience as an immigrant in the United States, stating that, ironically, the first person who welcomes newcomers is often the same one who, over time, ends up kicking them out of their home for reasons they find ridiculous.
"The first person who welcomes you and embraces you is the first one who buries the dagger in you and betrays you," commented Edgy (@edgy.mp3) on TikTok.
He explained that the reasons why they are often expelled from the homes where they are welcomed are, according to him, absurd: "They stop talking to you or kick you out for things like lost money, jealousy with their partner, or some conflict related to food."
The young man also emphasized that one of the harsh realities he has discovered living in the United States is that, without a job, “you are nobody,” and he illustrated how money is spent with a witty phrase: “Just by breathing here, you already spend 100 dollars.”
Despite never having worked in Cuba, in the United States, he learned to perform various jobs, from Burger King to laying carpets or working at Walmart: "Nothing compares to the feeling of cashing your weekly paycheck and spending it in stores like Ross," he added with a touch of humor.
Another challenge he mentioned was the lack of free time: "You don't even have time to scratch your behind," he expressed colloquially, describing how the daily routine between work and home leaves him exhausted by the end of the week, with no energy to go out or enjoy leisure time.
Finally, he concluded that this is the price to pay for living in a country like the United States.
Luis David Fuentes, “El Kentubano,” recently shared on his YouTube channel the video that newcomers to the United States should watch.
It is a brief but compelling motivational talk, with a single piece of advice directed at Cubans who have just settled in the United States and have been welcomed into the homes of family and friends: "Get yourselves a little apartment."
Just in case they weren't clear about it, the coach tells them that even though they are welcomed with a hug and told, "Welcome to freedom," they are actually not just a problem, but "a big problem" for those who have to cover the costs of their stay, including higher consumption of electricity, water, gas, etc.
A total of 15,645 Cubans entered the United States during the month of July, according to the latest data released by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This figure represents a slight decrease compared to June, when 17,563 Cubans entered the country, marking the lowest recorded entry in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
As of the current fiscal year 2024, which began on October 1, 2023, a total of 196,567 Cubans have entered the U.S. through various means.
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