My name is Timothy Njenga from Kenya in East Africa. I got a Taxi working visa on June 2023 to United Arab Emirates on a two years contract. Driving here is opposite from driving in my home country and the roads are more complicated. I work on commission basis but my salary isn’t enough to cater for my basic needs. During my time here in UAE I’ve been having challenges due to the pressure that comes along with work since I have to meet daily target which sometimes is very hard. In UAE fines are big sums and up to date I got fines of up to 31, 768.54aed approximately 8, 700usd. This comes along with traffic fines and accidents. Here even the smallest accident you have to call the Raffid that is a branch that works together with the traffic police. And for them to come and make a report they charge 440aed, plus now that you got the accident report you have to go for repair from the company. Its very unfortunate that at the company this is kind of business to them because they charge double the amount for repair because we have corrupt bosses. Here in UAE they consider the smallest scratch on a vehicle as an accident. Due to the nature of the job its very rare to find a taxi that has no dent or small scratch at all and every time you find yourself in such a situation, you consider having charges along. I am computer literate and I have a diploma in Information Technology.
I did not pursue further because I have siblings who were also supposed to finish up to secondary level. My passport is being held by the company and I cannot get any other job here without a passport. I cannot also have a chance to visit my family after my two years contract which will be next year on June. My fines accumulated because recently I had a major accident and the car was written off. Here in UAE there is alot of opportunities but I have to clear the debt so that I be able to get my documents and get another job that has less pressure and a fixed salary. My salary which is based on commission ranges from 1, 000aed to 2, 450aed. It varies with the availability of customers. This is the same amount I have to use for food, house rent, and medication in case I fall sick because the company does not issue health insurance. The same amount I have to send for my family back at home including my wife, three kids, mum my brother and sister. Sometimes it becomes very difficult for me to survive because I’ll pay the rent here and send all the rest at home because i have to support them. For food I’ll survive with small tips such that sometimes I will take tea and some slices of Bread during the day and for supper and I call it a day.
Actually I’ve not given up but my expectations when I was coming to UAE versus the reality on the ground is totally different. My dreams are almost shattered but am trying to stay strong and remain calm because of my family back at home. I have a long story to share. I have learnt alot. Kindly to the people or person willing to assist, I will really appreciate because without help I see my family breaking up because the little am sending is not even enough. All my kids are in school and I have been having shool fees balances of previous terms. At the same time I have to support my mum, brother and Sister. We have been raised by a single mum and that’s why I thought of searching for greener pastures hoping that I would change the situation back at home but am yet to succeed. I have very high hopes that I will secure another job. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
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