Finding decent work in the United States is the main battle faced by newly arrived immigrants. To overcome this challenge, social media has become a valuable tool for information and support.
An example of this is the TikTok channel “Los de Apatz Vali,” where a community of more than 312,000 Latinos share their experiences and offer advice on finding a job in the country.
This network functions as an exchange space where users share information regarding the best job opportunities, interview tips and strategies to face the American labor market.
The community also provides emotional support and creates a sense of belonging for migrants who find themselves in the same situation, La Nación reports.
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The best jobs for newly arrived immigrants, according to “Los de Apatz Vali”
Garbage collection or recycling
According to the video “The Highest Paying Jobs for Undocumented Immigrants,” one of the most common jobs among Latinos in the United States is garbage collection or recycling.
Fruit picker
The video also highlights the option of working as a fruit picker or “picker.” In this case, the author of the video mentions that the hourly wage can vary between $12 and $25, meaning that a worker in this sector might earn between $25,000 and $50,000 a year.
Gardener
Among the jobs, he also mentions gardening as a third job option for newly arrived immigrants. According to the author of the video, gardening is a good option for Latinos because of its good pay.
In this sector, workers can earn between $14 and $25 per hour, which means that a worker in this sector might earn between $30,000 and $50,000 per year.
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Housekeeping (cleaning)
Domestic work, which includes cleaning houses or hotels, ranks as the fourth highest-paid job option for immigrants in the United States, according to the creators of the TikTok channel “Los de Apatz Vali.”
However, this job is not without its challenges. “It is considered hard work, which is why people prefer not to do it,” they say.
Despite this, the pay can be attractive. Domestic workers can earn between $13 and $25 per hour, meaning a worker in this sector might earn between $27,000 and $50,000 per year.
Work in construction
The video concludes with construction work as the fifth highest-paying job option for immigrants in the United States. The video’s author highlights that this is the sector where the vast majority of immigrants are found, due to the high demand for labor and good pay.
“It is one of the best paid jobs, as it requires experience and a lot of energy and physical strength to do it, which is why many Americans prefer not to do it,” the author adds.
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As for salary, construction workers can earn between $13 and $35 an hour, meaning a worker in this sector might earn between $27,000 and $70,000 a year.
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2024-07-07 04:48:11
