A Ghanaian man misrepresented his age while working abroad. Now, he says he can’t retire due to a seven-year gap.

A Ghanaian man misrepresented his age while working abroad. Now, he says he can’t retire due to a seven-year gap.

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An elderly Ghanaian man in Germany has urged Ghanaians not to reduce their age for opportunities abroad.

He regrets altering his age by seven years, leaving him officially 59, though he is actually 66.

Now exhausted and eager to retire, he found early pension conditions unfavorable, forcing him to keep working until reaching the official retirement age.

The physical toll has made him question whether the hard work he invested over the years will ever be fully enjoyed.

Instead of relaxing after decades of labor, he must continue working despite his body needing rest.

Adding to his struggles, the man—who has lived in Germany for 32 years—expressed that he is tired and fed up with life abroad.

However, he fears returning home to Ghana could jeopardize his children’s future, particularly their education.

Torn between two realities, he feels stuck, forced to keep going despite his diminishing strength and the uncertainties ahead.

His experience serves as a cautionary tale, warning other Africans seeking opportunities abroad to learn from his mistake and plan honestly for the future, ensuring they can fully enjoy the rewards of their labor when the time comes.

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