Sunabh

Regarding my childhood and family background, it was pretty good. I grew up in the Eastern part of Nepal. I was born in a middle class family in Nepal. So my family could afford an education for me and everything, it was pretty cool. I got the chance to go to the university, but I did not complete it actually. In two years, I left my university and I went to Qatar. I worked there for two and a half years. And after all of this, I wanted to come to Europe. I always wanted to, since I was a child. It was my dream to visit and explore Europe. Also, I wanted to earn something for a living. I wanted to focus on something.

I have been working outside of my home-town since I was 21-22 years old. I was working in hostels and I stayed with my grandmother for a few years. Later, I started working in India. I worked in a three-star hotel at the front office. After that, I decided to go to Qatar, I worked there for two and a half years and it was a pretty good experience. I was earning a lot of money actually, but my intention was not to earn money. I did not have the kind of satisfaction that I have now in my life when I was in Qatar. I was earning money, I would go to the bar and have a good time, but when you drink, there are a lot of things to think about. I ended up realising that life in Qatar was really boring. And I decided my life was going to change, so I tried my luck with Europe. I worked hard during my three years here. The contract I have now is good, they are going to give me a residence permit. It is not easy to have a contract, people think that because you work, you get a contract. But the situation is not like this in Barcelona. I work as a delivery man and it is pretty good, I can manage to live for myself.

 I had some obstacles when I entered Europe. I entered Germany first, I had a visa for 15 days and I did not know any european language. It was not a big issue, but there are many languages: German, spanish, catalan, etc. And obviously it was a little bit difficult at first, but I managed. Another big obstacle I had in my previous job here, was that I did not have any free days from work during the week, just half a day twice a week. That was kind of hard for me, but I left that job and I am working as a delivery guy now. I can manage my schedule for myself now, and I have time for myself as well. Everyone wants to work but they also want some leisure time, spending time with friends and your close ones, so that is why I am doing this now.

I do not think about the future a lot. But honestly I have some plans. My plan is to set up something here in  a few years, and obviously I will go back to my country soon to visit. Another goal I have is to look after others as well. I am planning, if I earn a bit more money, I would invest in my village and make some kind of orphanage homes.

To some extent we are all a little bit selfish, so first I have to look after myself. Though, everyone has a good and kind heart, that is my motto. I do not want to work in some private company or anything like that. In the coming days, if everything goes fine, I would like to start an organisation focused on handicapped people in Barcelona, because there are a lot of handicapped people nearby my country. So I will like to explore this idea in the coming 3 to 4 years, creating workshops for the disabled like crafting wooden statues.