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Why do immigrants in the USA are advised not to work with Russians

In the United States, there is a saying among long-term emigrants from Russia: don’t work with Russians. And if possible, do not contact them here.

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Why is such advice given, said in her blog for “Yandex Zen“Lena Lukashova.

In the companies that our compatriots in America have opened, this is manifested most often. Often, their owners use the position of a new immigrant and assign him the lowest rate per hour. Moreover, in all states there is a statutory rate, below which you can not pay. In California, for example, it is $ 12.

The trashiest thing is when a person working unofficially is paid $5 per hour (which is pennies in the USA), while in fact such work costs $20 per hour. Yes, I agree, since I started working unofficially, that’s your problem. But paying half as much for the work of your own compatriot is kind of cruel.

At first, a friend of mine in the USA couldn’t find a job in her specialty—design. The search process was dragging on, and the deadline for paying rent was approaching. Suddenly she came across an advertisement on a social network - she had to sit with a nine-year-old child from 13:00 to 16:00, feed him lunch, and be with him in the evening from 18:00 to 22:00. In return they promised free accommodation and food.

“This is a great opportunity for those who have recently moved to the United States and are experiencing financial difficulties,” the ad said.

“Yeah, but you’re just not going to pay the money! What a joke!” that’s how people who have lived in the USA for a long time reacted in comments.

My friend, an American, when he heard this, just swearing obscenities. And he explained: for such work, even illegally, people get at least $ 1500-1700 per month. In addition to free housing and products.

And yes, adequate and eager to help the Russians also have in the United States. But alas, there are also enough people willing to cash in on the position of the newly arrived immigrant compatriot.

You know, sometimes you get really angry. Take the same Mexicans. Once you move to the United States alone, you immediately attract a galaxy of numerous relatives and friends with you. Mexican, Chinese, Hindu families in the USA are like separate clans. In the best sense of the word. They help each other with work and accommodation. I noticed that they have this national connection that is much stronger.

What really shocked me about our emigrants to the USA was the following: mMany of them have a negative attitude towards the Russians who recently arrived in America. Although five years ago they themselves were the same.

“Let them restrict the entry of these migrants, otherwise all of ours will move in!” they often say in all seriousness. As if afraid that America is not rubber. And if suddenly someone asks in a group on a social network how to move to the USA, newly minted American citizens from Russia will immediately begin to scribble caustic comments in the style of: “You can only work as a cleaner!”, “Stay at home, America is not for everyone!”

But the worst thing is when they throw away their own money. For example, they promise to bring the necessary medicines from Russia, which cost many times more in the USA. Of course, after receiving the money, you guessed it, these people disappear.

Enormous money is being made on those who dream the American dream. Some Russians introduce themselves as immigration lawyers and promise their compatriots a residence permit in the United States, asking for their services from $5000-$10000 to the proverbial infinity. People borrow money from relatives, save it, give it away, and... alas, the result is the same. Of course, there are scammers everywhere. But when our people set up their own people, and people not only lose money, but are denied entry into the United States after the actions of would-be lawyers, it’s just hell.

But when you meet an adequate and good compatriot, you strive not to lose contact with him. Perhaps that is why many of our compatriots in the United States have been friends for decades, or even more. Conduct sincere conversations over a cup of tea. They go on a visit, treat them with borscht and call for a holiday, without demanding to pay for the food for themselves, like Americans. Indeed, in this warmth and soulfulness we are. So you want this to be more. Without these terrible stories, like a Russian, he threw his own money in the States.

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