Ghanaian Man Opens Up On Working In Italy Without A University Degree, Video Goes Viral

• A young Ghanaian man who opted to relocate to Italy in search of greener pastures is glad about how his life has panned out
• In a video, he opened up on how he was living a good life even though he was not a university graduate
• Many people who took to the video's comment section shared varying opinions on the man's comments

A Ghanaian man who recently relocated to Italy has caused a stir online after he tried to downplay the relevance of getting a university degree.

In a video making rounds on TikTok, the young man speaking on life in Italy disclosed that he was gainfully employed and enjoying life just like he envisaged.

He remarked that although he is not a university graduate, he earns the same amount as his other colleagues as long as he is able to do what is required of him at work.

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He also added that many of the jobs he applied for did not ask for his university certificate during the recruitment process.

"I was not asked for any degree when applying for my job, yet I am able to do whatever is asked of me."

He concluded by urging persons without university degrees to relocate to Italy because jobs there are aplenty.

By the time of writing this report, the video had raked in over 100 likes and 30 comments.

Watch the video below:

Advice to university students

Speaking in an interview with YEN.com.gh, an employment advocate and educationist, Mr Daniel Fenyi, in reacting to the story, called for students to be circumspect when choosing degree programmes since this aspect also plays a key role in the issue of employment.

He urged students to note some degree courses have high enrollment with attendant effects leading to unemployment.

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"Usually, the implication is that a vast number of graduates are actively qualified; hence, job opportunities in those areas are generally not forthcoming"

Ghanaians on acquiring a degree

Social media users who took to the video's comment section shared their views on the man's comment intimating that it is possible to work abroad without a university certificate and still secure good opportunities.

krachie commented:

"I wish to be there one day."

O Saah 1 reacted:

"Very true, but we always think otherwise hmm."

i show Kumasi indicated:

"He’s right his big brother is in America & his little brother is in Australia. I know him paaa at Kumasi Alabar, I thought he was also in Australia until I saw this video of him in Italy."

Jordan Mario added:

"Everything you say is true, I have my uncle there."

Man urges Ghanaians to relocate to Germany

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young Ghanaian man in Germany has urged his fellow citizens to relocate abroad.

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In an interview with Zionfelix, the unidentified man suggested that moving to Europe had benefitted him and his relatives back home.

The German-based Ghanaian man said getting a job in his new country of residence was easier which he used as a basis to advise Ghanaians that is better to move to the European country since it is likely better opportunities will open up there.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh