Ep 5: Moving Abroad for a Job with Halimatu Umar (Facebook)
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When Hali moved to Dublin to work for Facebook, it was her first time living outside of Nigeria. The transition was challenging, particularly as Hali wasn't moving alone. She also had her husband and three kids to think about. But despite the obstacles she had to overcome - from homesickness, to prejudiced neighbors - Hali survived and eventually thrived in her new home.
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