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Ali started work as a warehouse operative

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Ali's story

I arrived in the UK with big plans. I wanted to open my own electrical engineering company and was excited to do so in a country that I love. I'm qualified in electrotechnics and have lots of experience so I wasn't too worried about getting started. Then, just as I arrived, the pandemic began and all of a sudden I realised that it was going to be a struggle.

My housing issues began when I couldn't find work and wasn't able to keep up with the rent where I was staying. I had nowhere to go and no access to the benefits system so I slept rough for a few weeks. Eventually, Thames Reach found me and took me to a hotel that was part of the government 'Everyone In' scheme. I was grateful to not be out in the cold but as long as I was unable to find work, I couldn't access financial support. I'm in a temporary flat now but I'm still using food banks to get by.

My situation gets me down but I know that with a little support, I'll be able to get back into work. I'll be doing a security course to give me a chance at getting into that sector. In the longer term, I want to validate the electrical qualifications I gained abroad, to use here in the UK so that I can use the discipline I studied so hard for.

When my first pay cheque arrives, I'll be using it to start saving for a rental deposit but I'll also make sure to put some aside for my children, who live in Germany. Going through this process gives me hope. Once I'm able to, I'd love to give back to others who are in need.

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Ali
Ali is now working as a warehouse operative

I am very grantefull for your support.It means a lot for me and my Children

Ali
Ali is now working as a warehouse operative

Hi all, I want to share that I am now working as a Warehouse Operative! After being out of work for so long it's a huge relief to know that I will be having an income again. This job is providing me with some much needed stability until I can get back into my electrical engineering work!

So far, I'm really happy, the job is cool and the people are nearly nice - so I can't complain!

I'm so grateful to Beam and my supporters for helping me get back on my feet.

Adam OskwarekGreat work, Ali. Congrats
Rachel Steed-MiddletonYes Ali!!!!!! Well done well done!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Montana GerryAmazing, congrats Ali! Good on you!
Rasmus BuchholzCongrats! All the best :)
Jill BlaneWell done Ali, wishing you all the luck
Georgia TurzynskiGood luck with your new job Ali.
Heather StablerGreat news that you've got income and stability.
Ali
Ali is now working as a warehouse operative

They raised £1,738 in 17 days from Madeleine, Nicolette and 157 other supporters.

AliA vote of thanks for all who donated and all the well wishers
Ali
Ali is now working as a warehouse operative

This gives me motivation to give back in the future and I feel like I'm not alone in this journey.

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