Man Working in US for Over a Decade Decides to Return Home, Says He’s Wasting Time

• A Kenyan expatriate who spent the past 13 years working in the United States shared a revelation that has prompted him to return to his roots
• Opening up about his journey, Benson recounted his diverse work experience, including a four-year stint in the military
• Despite his professional success, Benson confessed to feeling a sense of emptiness, realising that he was sacrificing invaluable time for financial gain

A Kenyan man who spent 13 years working in the United States has announced his decision to return home, noting he feels he has been wasting time.

Man returns home after 13 years

Benson began his video by reflecting on his extensive work history since arriving in the US in 2011.

He revealed that he had served four years in the military before transitioning to corporate employment, including a deployment to Afghanistan.

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Despite earning a substantial salary of R224K per month in his last job, he realised that he was squandering his most precious resource—time.

He admitted that sharing his thoughts on TikTok was unnecessary but felt compelled to express his sentiments.

Benson confessed that he had recently quit his job in December to pursue entrepreneurship, recognising that although self-employment might not yield the same financial rewards as being employed, it allows him to prioritise what truly matters to him.

Benson values time and spending time with family

Benson emphasised that life is not solely about chasing wealth but about enjoying the fruits of one's labour.

He spoke passionately about his desire to spend quality time with his family and fully appreciated his investments in real estate in Kenya.

He expressed frustration at his limited time with his loved ones, particularly his young child, who spends most of the day in daycare under someone else's care.

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With a clear vision for his future, Benson declared his intention to return home to Kenya and focus on property management.

He is leveraging his investments in real estate to create a lifestyle that prioritises fulfilment over financial gain.

His candid and introspective video resonated with many viewers, sparking discussions about the importance of work-life balance.

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Meanwhile, Briefly News shared that a young woman made a TikTok video about the emotional moment of moving out of her apartment. In the clip, she said she was heading back home after she resigned and moved out of her house.

Netizens were filled with mixed emotions as they flooded her comment section with words of encouragement.

Source: TUKO.co.ke