Ghanaian Man Working As Lab Technician In Ghana Works As Truck Driver In US: “I Make More Money”

• Peter used to work as a laboratory technician at a hospital in Ghana but moved to the US to join a different field
• The former laboratory technician gave some reasons for changing jobs when he moved from Ghana to the US
• Social media users who watched the video have commented with their thoughts on Peter's change of career

A Ghanaian man living in the US changed his profession from laboratory technician in Ghana to truck driver when he moved abroad.

Peter said he used to work as a lab tech at the Trust Hospital in Osu, Greater Accra, and he did other business, including taxi driving.

In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Peter said even though he could have taken some courses upon arrival in the US to continue in the health field, he chose truck driving due to certain factors.

Read also

Ghanaian man explains why he won’t let his wife join him abroad: “I’ll bring my family and friends”

“I considered my age; I came to the US in my early 30s. The main intention is to make money and so I thought if that would give me the needed financial freedom, why not?”

Peter said his parents had been abroad several years before him and filed for him to join them.

He consulted with them when he decided to work as a truck driver. However, they did not support him initially.

“People translate the notions they have about truck drivers here. In Ghana, we see truck driving as a difficult job and think the drivers do not bathe. There is also the fear of road accidents. Even though my people opposed the job from the start I had confidence and believed I could do it. Also see that other humans are doing it so I can do it. I also trust God.”

Peter said he has been driving for eight years even though he has been in the US for over 10 years.

Read also

Tenant turns rented property into nightclub and restaurant without landlord’s consent

He added that he loves what he does, and he earns a good amount of money.

“Because I love doing it, I’d say it is a good profession. It also pays.”

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to lab tech becoming driver

YEN.com.gh has collated some reactions to the post about Peter's career change, as shared by SVTV Africa.

@WalterbishopGh said:

“He looks happy and I’m happy 😊.”

@meshbon7 wrote:

“Already been to 45 states as well, nice to see places, only trucking will give you such an opportunity.”

@bernardasiedu8109 said:

“If you practised as a lab technologist in Ghana, you can apply to write the ASCP exam using the international route with your educational and professional credentials and practice in the US without any further schooling in the US.”

@topplus8736 wrote:

“I so love this job and I pray to drive in the US one day. I'm a trained truck driver.”

Read also

"You're poor if you earn between $1,500 and $2,000 abroad": Ghanaian man advises borgas

@GiftyDeb said:

“Nothing is impossible with the help of God. Bless you, bruv. Stay focused and safe ❤❤❤.”

@SadatMoro-qi6kj wrote:

“I pray one day I will be driving in the US.”

@rinkarto said:

“It is one of the best jobs in America. 🇺🇸 work on your schedule.”

Jubilee House soldier joins US Army

YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian soldier resigned from his job after over a decade of service and travelled to the US.

Richmond Tebiri, who was an army official, joined the US Army and explained that it was because of the future of his children.

Social media users who watched the video of the former Ghanaian army man changing careers shared their thoughts.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh