“Kenyan Doctor in Italy Warns Africans Abroad: ‘Life Here Is Not What You Think!’”
Don’t Move Here— Kenyan Doctor in Italy Drops Shocking Truth
A Kenyan doctor working in Italy has sparked online conversation after sharing the harsh realities of life as an African professional in the European nation.
On TikTok, Dr. Euny warned those considering relocating to Italy to rethink their plans, painting a sobering picture far from the tourist postcards.
“Take this from someone who has lived in Italy for over six years. Italy is better when you come for a one-week visit or two—no more than that,” she said.
Dr. Euny highlighted challenges including bureaucracy, low wages, language barriers, and subtle forms of discrimination that make daily life difficult.
She stressed that living in Italy is nothing like the glamorous image often shown to tourists.
“Don’t take advice from someone who came for vacation and went back home. Visiting for holiday and living here are two completely different experiences. Vitu kwa ground ni tofauti,” she explained.
Her candid insights have ignited discussions among Africans and other expats about the realities of pursuing work abroad versus visiting for leisure.