The world is interesting not because it is fair, but because people live completely different lives on the same planet. Every morning, the sun rises for everyone, but what it brings is not the same. For some, it brings opportunity and income. For others, it brings hunger, frustration, and unanswered prayers. We are living in one world, yet our realities feel like different planets.
One World, Many Realities
In Europe or America, a person may wake up worried about being late to work or not finishing a task on time. In Africa, another person wakes up worried about whether they will find any work at all. One complains about overtime, while the other prays for just one day of work.
This is the world we live in. It is interesting, painful, and confusing at the same time. The difference is not because one person is more human than the other, but because opportunity is not shared equally.
Working Hard, Earning Nothing
In many European and American countries, people are paid by the hour. A worker can earn between $15 to $40 per hour depending on the job and country. With that income, they can pay rent, buy food, and plan for the future.
In many African countries, a person can work the whole day under the hot sun and earn $0.50 or even less. Sometimes, they are not paid at all. They work not because the pay is good, but because survival gives them no other choice.
How can two people work so hard and yet live such different lives? This question has no easy answer, but it shows how deep global inequality is.
Job Seekers vs Job Complainers
Some people struggle for years just to get a job. They move from office to office, submit applications, and wait for calls that never come. They are qualified, educated, and ready to work, but doors remain closed.
At the same time, in other parts of the world, some people complain about going to work on time or being asked to finish their tasks. They feel tired of routine, deadlines, and supervisors. They forget that having a job is itself a blessing many people are desperately seeking.
This contrast does not mean one person is bad and the other is good. It simply shows how different life experiences shape our thinking.
Education Without Opportunity
Education is often presented as the key to success. In theory, this is true. But in reality, education alone is not enough in many African countries. Thousands of graduates leave universities every year with degrees, skills, and hope — only to meet closed doors.
In some places, your degree does not matter. Your skills do not matter. What matters is who you know. If you want a job, you must go to your relatives, your clan, or your closest blood connection. Without connections, your certificate becomes just a piece of paper.
This problem is not only in Somalia. It exists in many African countries. Merit is ignored, and favoritism takes its place.
Somalia: A Personal Pain
As a Somali, this reality hurts deeply. In Somalia, many young people dream of working hard and building their country. But corruption, nepotism, and poor leadership block their way.
Jobs are often given based on family ties, not qualifications. Talented youth remain unemployed while unqualified individuals are hired because of connections. This system kills motivation and forces many young people to leave their country or give up their dreams.
Is Africa Cursed?
Many people ask a painful question: Is Africa cursed? The answer is no. Africa is rich in land, culture, and human potential. The problem is not the continent — it is leadership.
Poor leadership, corruption, and leaders who feed only their own satisfaction have damaged progress. Resources meant for the public are stolen. Systems meant to support citizens are broken. As a result, ordinary people suffer.
This is not the fault of the poor farmer, the street vendor, or the unemployed graduate. It is the result of long-term mismanagement and injustice.
Refugees and the Lost Generation
For refugees, the struggle becomes even harder. Life feels like it is on pause. Education is interrupted, jobs are limited, and hope becomes fragile.
Many refugee youths finish high school but cannot go to university. They want to work, but legal and economic barriers stop them. Still, they continue to dream because dreams are the only thing no one can take away.
Why the World Feels Unfair
The world feels unfair because effort does not always match reward. Some work little and earn much. Others work endlessly and earn nothing. This reality creates anger, sadness, and confusion.
But understanding these differences can also create empathy. It reminds us to be grateful, humble, and kind.
What Can Change the Story?
Change will not come overnight. It requires:
● Honest leadership
● Fair systems
● Valuing skills over connections
● Equal access to education and jobs
Small changes can grow into big transformations if people demand accountability and fairness.
Conclusion: We Are Living in This World
We are living in a world where one person complains about work stress, while another prays for work. A world where one hour of work can change a life in one country and mean almost nothing in another.
