Why I moved back to Zimbabwe from the UK (My reasons for leaving)

[@Ndeumona-Scho]

I moved back home to 🇳🇦 3 months ago after 2 years of working in Europe, one of the best decision I ever made, there is no place like home or rather no place like Southern Africa.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Sooo true I support that

[@mzee5533]

@Naana Terry Canada here too Alberta to be specific lives in Spruce Grove. I don’t regret any single day on moving to Canada

[@mercyme9189]

Namibia ain't bad at all

[@lisanefertiti]

How was your experience working in Europe? As a Namibian

[@saimalazar]

im in germany, im planning to move back home soon .. SA is the best

[@izzsaws7647]

Well done young lady. We have relocated to Zim jan 2022 after 34years in the UK. Yes there are challenges, but on the overall there are challenges everywhere you go in life. We are excited to start our new venture back home, the food, the clean air, it’s priceless. For the country to change; we have to go back and in-still the work ethics we have learned whilst on foreign land. Any change will come come from us. You can’t invest your experience and expertise in someone else’s country. That’s why we dislike our own, rather than bring those things we value into our own space. I salute you young lady, may more of us start thinking like this, and with our education and work ethic, we will become a force to be reckoned.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thank you and welcome back . So true that we need to uphold the standards of excellence for what we want in our country totally with you on that one.

[@luciasdiaries4596]

Weldone ❤️

[@nokwandaxhoba8213]

Hi I got an offer to study at study bachelor's degree but I can't get a scholarship.... Please what can you suggest?

[@GrumpyTinashe]

@ Izz Saws I wish you well. I'm also making moves to return and farm intensively

[@inkrdb87]

Im in Zimbabwe, never left. I tried telling this to my peers kuti no one will save and build Zimbabwe except Zimbabweans, long story short ndakatukwa zvekuti I no longer have a relationship with them 😂. The same people would get mad that I’m thriving in Zimbabwe and not teaching them how yet ndaitovaudza exactly how I’m doing it. Guys ka, kuti ubudirire muZimbabwe first and foremost dada nezvauri, love Zimbabwe beyond the politics and start effecting change on a micro scale. It starts with small things, kusarasa mapepa pese pese, building a sense of community, being examplary etc.

[@thecouchmoments-101]

Mental health over everything, you made a good choice. Sometimes people don’t understand the pressure and the loneliness that comes with being abroad. The joy of going outside and hear people speaking shona and just being able to visit your family and friends anytime is underrated.

[@f6876]

Zimbabweans are educated and so hardworking. It’s so sad to see them building up a foreign country which is so hostile. Life in the diaspora is not easy, work work work, bills, bills, bills. The loneliness and the weather is depressing. I wish you well in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 in whatever business you venture into, my hope is for many others will follow to help build the country.

[@sharlenegumbo]

That's the cycle in short heyy it's really difficult out there.

[@HENCHMARV]

Thank you so much for this comment, you spoke nothing but the truth.

[@EMdee1986again]

so much truth...WORK WORK WORK..BILLS,BILLS,BILLS

[@marleyite]

@@EMdee1986again : And don’t forget the endless hostility that we endure on a daily basis in the U.K.

[@ashiko7376]

@@marleyite I'm also from foreign stock and an ethnic minority, but I haven't experienced any 'endless hostility' that you are talking about. What hostility have u experienced??

[@Katstix]

I love conversations like these and I wish I could point twitter trolls to here. Twitter is a mean and vile place with SA vs Zim and it's sickening. I'm South African and I have awesome Zim buddies and just through conversation and openness you see families being scattered around the world, Australia, UK, US, missing weddings, funerals, births so I try my best to make them feel as close to home as possible even though Zim is just next door to SA but home is home hey. I'm super proud of you and I wish you many happy days. Kuzolunga guys, not today, not next week, maybe not next year but it's gon be aaaaayt

[@this_is_nyeleti]

You're so kind, so ĺovely and refreshing to come across a comment like this given what's happening

[@Katstix]

@@this_is_nyeleti I appreciate that 🌼. We're all we've got

[@skiski1504]

Thank you it's so comforting to hear this from a SAn. I've lived with SAns, dated SA so this internet beaf is so uncomfortable and confusing It's so sad because it's actually painting a certain picture to the whole world and also hurtful to Our diaspora dreaming of one day going back to their african countries, just think also the black Americans trying to come to the continent and rediscover their roots as a people. Not yet uhuru!

[@Katstix]

@@skiski1504 right??! That's my chat. If you've never been on the ground and all you went by was social media it looks like pure hate and war amongst us. That time I'm teaching my Zimbo's some Setswana and plenty of SA'ns know how to greet in Shona 😂

[@martinjulius5995]

Thank you. You have a heart and very much HUMAN. Kuzolunga for sure.

[@paclypz1]

I understand you very well. Its so depressing waking up 9 months out 12, to cold and dark days. I love sunshine and love being close to my family. The routine out here can seriously affect your mental health. I'm also planning to relocate back home to Ghana latest December 2022. This life is not for some of us

[@sharlenegumbo]

All the best just save as much as you can for your cushion.

[@Siriuan]

Good luck Nkosazana and to all returnees :) wishing you all the best. Zimbabwe will rise again. Stand together and fight for Zim... From Kwa-Zulu.

[@rumbidzaijinjika4649]

Well done dear…. It’s good to know that some people are actually leaving the UK and going back to Zimbabwe. I am inspired for sure

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yes we home will always be home 🏠

[@SammyNdlovu1212]

Millions are leaving the west and heading back to Africa darling including black American. The west isn’t what people think it is

[@mzee5533]

@@SammyNdlovu1212 I’ll never turn back to Africa what I’ve achieved here in just few years was going to be just a dream in Africa. So to those who grew up in luxuries in the continent goodluck to you fellas. I lived in Botswana for 14 years and I was always reminded that you’re a mothebele/kwerekwere/motswakwa/foreigner. I’m here in Canada few years down the line I’m a citizen with good job earning good bucks and I never bribe anyone or been harassed by the police. I’ve been stopped once by the police in 8yrs.

[@EMdee1986again]

@@mzee5533 but where is the rest of your family ? parents and close relatives? as u age...relationships matter more than money and materials

[@mzee5533]

@@EMdee1986again my kids and my wife are my family. I’ve them here, I don’t need anything from so-called relatives mate.

[@thebloomplatinumtv]

Inspiration. I’m at a point where I’m looking to relocate back to Nigeria after 11 years in London. I totally agree with you. It just doesn’t feel right. Home is indeed best.

[@Masowe.]

I can absolutely see your side and I have so much respect for that decision. I honestly feel settled, I have my lovely husband and my job allows me to do what I want. I deeply miss my family especially parents and siblings but they need financial support. Therefore, I would rather be here supporting my loved ones financially while my husband pursues his carrier. I hope you found the peace of mind that you were looking for.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thank you, at least your job is flexible that's much better and Iam in a good place now

[@Masowe.]

@@sharlenegumbo I am happy for you Best wishes

[@maatlaelizabethtshimologo8510]

I get this, I really do. I am coming up to my 8th year here and I am just unfulfilled. I am so homesick it’s crazy…the novelty of the uk has worn off and I just want my parents and home esp with covid and the travel restrictions . But I can’t just relocate yet, need to finish my training - I have a better chance here than in Botswana but I get this… I am planning on like a 3-4 months break where I just go home, think about my life etc maybe that will do me good and realign my vision/hopes and dreams.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yess so true just work hard to finish so that you can keep your options open but a break will do you good .All the best hang in there

[@tafadzwacliffmhazo2161]

Such an inspiration!! Im also planning of moving back to Zim from Poland next year for exactly the same reasons as yours. Please make another video of how life is back home after years of being in the diaspora telling the general adaptation process. Thank you Sharlene

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww makes me feel normal. But I think I will do a video of how it's been tying that in to what am really upto.

[@RuvimboDadi]

I’m so proud of you for deciding to come back! I love to see women especially choose themselves and their mental and emotional health over anything. Making decisions that are best for you even if not everyone supports them ❤️ love you ❤️

[@jazzampa]

You had to make it about "women" for get yourself a man before you end up alone and useless.

[@amaz-ing3376]

@@jazzampa why do you have to be so mean. The person in the video is a woman. Ruvimbo is speaking to her. I wonder if that's even your real name. We really need to stop spreading unkindness from behind a smoke screen. Ruvimbo I get you 🌻

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

True that

[@neosjournal_]

I can sooo relate. Home will always be home no matter what❤️ I’m currently in Botswana after being in Poland for four years… I plan to spend atleast 5 months here just to recollect myself and enjoy the simple life with my family.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yess please go ahead you will feel better after doing so ,if money allows do tour around your country too. All the best it makes me feel normal that I wasn't the only one feeling this way while I was away.

[@nokwandaxhoba8213]

Do they speak English in Poland

[@luluchantchaza6940]

hie how is life in poland

[@blessingnyaradzotsikira6999]

Your bravery is unmatched 👏🏽👏🏽Welcome home🥰

[@hillz84]

You have such great emotional intelligence you made the right decision. I resonated with everyone point you made. Most of us here in the diaspora are home sick and that sense of being settled and belonging is zero. I'm definitely going back home 🇿🇼

[@joonykids]

I 100% respect your decision!! keep the channel growing and give us a taste of home in your future videos!

[@Rumbidzayy]

The untold stories of the diaspora life!

[@taponamasaya8126]

What an amazing video. It's a great decision that you've made, let's get the channel growing and, all the best.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yes please that's the goal🙏

[@DannieKamete]

Insightful video, well-articulated thoughts. I've been in Scandinavia for 19 years myself, and as I grow older, the thought of moving back to Zim, at least for a while grows stronger. We have an ever-shortening and unpredictable time on this earth. In the end, spending precious time with family is irreplaceable.

[@kuda_zw]

Can definitely relate, made my "move" in August 2021 and though it was a step back, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made and I know three years down the line It'll all make perfect sense. Sometimes you have to take a few steps back in order to progress. Thank you so much fot sharing your story Sharlene.

[@kurrieoriginale3613]

You took a good decision because you are still young you can manage. I am also in the uk but I am far much older. So I cant manage to go home. Being in UK for too long I wont cope living in Zimbabwe. I miss the sun and people but hey Id rather take vitamin D🤣🤣🤣 my. my frustration will be the politics and day to day activities. You know the work ethics here compared to Zimbabwe.The fact that people want to be bribed to do their work and they act as if they are doing you a favour gets me. It means in Zim Im bound to be frustrated on daily basis. I bought my house here and bought life and funeral policies . So Im done

[@queenofsheba3978]

Well said, im young as well but i will definitely never consider relocating back to zimbabawe i haven't even gone back for a visit since 2003.

[@sharlenegumbo]

I know it's the struggle of being in Zim i.e the little inconveniences .

[@rutendosarahgukwa1516]

@@queenofsheba3978 chimbodzokai askana, 19 years

[@delightmasanga]

@ellen chirume : Yeah it’s because of those inconveniences that makes one never to consider going back home. Yes home is the best but there’s no point of going there if you’ll be treated like you don’t belong there.

[@aubreylacoste9333]

We love you Sharlene , I am a Zimbabwean professional living in North America 🇺🇸 all these points you mentioned always keep me on the fence I miss my beautiful country Zimbabwe. All the best Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 is great a country I visit home every year , you are so beautiful and talented. Zimbabwe shall prosper

[@virginiaharvey6146]

Ye zim is but it's been long bantu there's no end insight

[@angelakwaramba9752]

Girl, I respect you. I thought about not being able to go Zim and it’s scary. Well done for making a decision most people are struggling to make.

[@t.k.dmusicbank6789]

Well articulated. Nothing beats being in the motherland. So much peace of mind plus more.

[@phresh-will-reacts]

I made a decision to go back home even before leaving home. Home is the best no matter how good or better the diaspora is. Kumba ndokuneyesa🔥 Good talk dear!

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yess I definitely agree.

[@lucyvimbai4322]

You have no idea how inspiring your video is. As people we tend to forget that you can survive in Zim especially after gaining that exposure in the diaspora. All the best girl!

[@arianekaligirwa5952]

I am really glad that you came back home! Start again! Life is all about learning !

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thanks a lot Ariane, there is a lot of learning and unlearning happening.

[@kwanelehlabanomoyo]

You’re describing me right now. I want to come back too. I will. Just need to figure out how I’ll juggle life in Zim. Well done you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kumbitag]

Same here. This Europe idea is blurred

[@nhlanhlazulu63]

Great insights thank you, looking forward to more content.

[@geraldinedonga5752]

I miss home 🥺it's depressing outside here, if you are not strong enough you'll lose yourself,wish to come back home too

[@missemma602]

Come back home

[@Bandonthemove]

Love your ideas and your purpose for leaving the UK. You're right the weather here is.......meh!.....I was born in my beloved Zimbabwe and it is 'Home' for me.........still. I have a family and history in the UK since 1975. BUT I still dream of my home there where I was born and raised. Young people like you inspire me and give me hope that one day my mweya - mudzimu will return and watch all of you flourish and be prosperous and happy!! Bless you!

[@iesroo]

It was absolutely dangerously hot the other day it was like 27 degrees 28

[@rutendomaxinemutee3193]

Yes girl! I’m so proud of you ☺️

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thanks Rutendo

[@takundamahachi17]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 don’t regret keep moving forward. Actually thinking of doing the same

[@ashleymakumbe5006]

So candid, so informative....just brilliant and congrats on your plan!!!

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

Wow the message and comments are so soothing.Yes guys come back home we are waiting for you and we love you.Choose peace of mind over anything.And it's very helpful for those who are still thinking of going to those countries.And nothing is better like home.I see a lot US residents African American who are moving to Africa.Africa is big enough Africa is home

[@MamaChanie]

We might want to leave home and go to the diaspora,then when we get here people don’t talk about things like the emotional stress we go through,racism,no social life,just work and home….it’s an emotional roller coaster. I’m a Mum of 2, daycare so expensive ,it’s just hectic not having that family support from anagogo,aunties etc so I’m Happy for you for going back home and all the best❤️❤️

[@sharlenegumbo]

I know hey its an emotional rollercoaster but stay strong!

[@maslinechachona7500]

Very true diaspora is so stressful especially when you have kids and daycare so expensive im telling you we cant afford nannies also

[@paidamoyocynthiamukanwa853]

Girl tell me about it, it's terrible

[@convictednotcondemned3483]

@@maslinechachona7500 where are you based? I run an affordable nanny service I too was a parent with young kids years ago and the nursery fees set me down a good £800-1000😭.

[@chi6281]

@@convictednotcondemned3483 please can you tell us more about the cheap child care option

[@LGoromonzi]

I'm exploring the logistics of transitioning back home, and this video gave me food for thought. I'm an accountant as well, but will be working in other businesses. You should also consider looking into establishing a consultancy service that will link professional services with diaspora entrepreneurs seeking to invest in Zimbabwe. With your business services experience, you will be in good stead to determine the business risks that come with the said investments. Wishing you a speedy monetization 🙏🙏🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sharlenegumbo]

Ohh had never thought about that it makes sense will definitely consider it,thanks and all the best on your journey too.

[@nyashakausa2218]

I have been in Canada for almost 4 years and I will tell you I hate it most of the times. It's lonely and depressing most of the times. I really wish to just wake up and go see my family as I wish. I'm greatful for the exposure I get and the friends but it's not the same. The foreigner feeling will never go away and others would never understand. I understand every single thing you just said

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thank you, but hey sometimes you will need to work for a bit maybe to support your family but it will be well eventually you will also come back home when things fall in place.

[@luluw9640]

I am in Torono and I'm on the same boat!! I have been here 13 years and it is still depressing! I am thinking of leaving

[@eagledice2008]

@@luluw9640 I live in Brantford what if we become friends and visit each other maybe that can help with your loneliness don't leave without buying a house in Zim

[@naturaltherapistnt6856]

You made a good decision. It's not easy

[@tatendabindura]

I last lived in Zim when I was 12 years old but I still miss it dearly. Would love to live in Zim even if it's for 1 year.

[@nosiphoradebe6297]

Hi, Im a South African who also travelled and came home. I always feel sad for Zimbabweans who decide not to go home. Id rather be poor in my home country!

[@sharlenegumbo]

No place feels like home being a first class citizen in your country is great,but I guess sometimes don't have options.

[@nosiphoradebe6297]

@@sharlenegumbo I totally understand. I wish more African's came home to change Africa for the better. All the best in your new journey!

[@mercyme9189]

You cannot compare Zim and SA. If I were a SA or Namibian Citizen I wouldn't bother leaving my home country at all.

[@nosiphoradebe6297]

@Caroline Starve how when God gave me a mind to create my own opportunities in my own country? I'm teaching my child to fix home before running to beg next door.

[@nosiphoradebe6297]

@Caroline ❤

[@kuommawet]

Great move, you are living example of Pan - Africanist. I am so proud girl!

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thank you

[@hungomandima248]

Well done Sharlene for choosing your well-being. I can relate to your experience. 2021 busy season left me wondering whether I was a human being or a machine, working 41 hours waya waya no sleep, putting food on the table but then forgetting to eat at all bcoz have to immediately rush back to my desk to fix something that crossed my mind. That's not life!

[@sharlenegumbo]

That life is difficult but we keep trying again maybe we will eventually find something a bit stable

[@melmel7011]

I don't understand... doesn't the boss know a day is only 24 hours, in that time you have to sleep, eat and do other things not just work

[@hungomandima248]

@@melmel7011 They understand, & they don't really directly force u to do that, but the workload & deadlines you get will stress you out, even if you try to sleep u will wake up bcoz u know the following day u will be on the hot seat answering questions. If u sleep you get a nightmares 😉 😄

[@constancedube08]

@@melmel7011 qq q is qq

[@pellagiamamvuto9361]

I understand you. People don’t understand the feeling of being miles away from your entire family.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Right it's not easy being far from home.

[@vanessamapel]

Just found you, great video so wel put together and all the best for the future

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thank you Vanessa 👏

[@maslinechachona7500]

Well done girl such a great decision home will be always the best im working in Capetown South Africa im also leaving for home in june im done with working outside my country 💃💃💃💃

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yesss please all the best on your journey back home

[@susanchirodzero6392]

I am in Capetown too, moving back end of May

[@purposemoyo1873]

Are you home now ?

[@eddiejange3533]

Educational, informative and mature. Thanks for sharing. Loved it!

[@getrudemereki4799]

kudos for making a decision that's best for you. all the best with the new adventure

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thank you,it had to be done 😜

[@ghostchipoko6929]

I was raised in UK and left back to South Africa for similar reasons. You're smart woman and figured out what most will realise when it's too late. Rather build where you are than procrastinate in a temporary country. Alot of people think "I'll save X amount then go back home" and never do. You need to learn how to survive in the environment you wish to be in. People saying they'll go back to Zim in 5 years are lying to themselves because in 5 years they still didn't learn what they needed to learn to survive in Zim. All the best.

[@ernest_sam]

I really feel 😪 I also need to go back home.

[@howtodojustaboutanything732]

Good for those who can move back on these very luxurious reasons. I personally CAN'T risk a move back to Zim because my toddler has a life threatening brain disease and I don't believe there are sufficient medical facilities in Zim for a better quality of life for my child - so not for me and yup to each their own!

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yeah I can totally get where you are coming from zim may not have all the medical facilities that you need. The difference is in my situation my decision was solely based on myself and there wasn't much to lose from leaving ,but circumstances differ so what works for each person is the best.

[@Henry-cf4oo]

I agree with everything in this upload but I especially relate to the workload being in Accounts myself and the part where you encouraged everyone to experience the diaspora before making any decisions. All the best in your endeavors.

[@NtaoM]

I absolutely loved this! When I was on secondment, I had a lot of fun but the loneliness was overwhelming and I hated the cold. New subbie!

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thanks Ntao.

[@lesegoletlape7291]

I want to like this a million times!!! I’m living in the Uk and I literally agree with everything you have said !!! Thinking of my options for the end of the year but this video could not have come at a better time ! Thank you girl !!!

[@AaronShu]

Welcome back to Zimbabwe!

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thank you

[@phethokuhledlamini6297]

You said it all girl. Home is Home. Good luck on your future endeavours. I enjoyed listening to your story.

[@IanCassanova]

Well said!! I don't blame you returning home. Its very expensive here, the weathers crap and people are not happy.

[@Esthersbucketlist]

Its true,people here arent happy, so stuck up,

[@tvs9978]

New subscriber from Gh. Congratulations on your move home. So happy to see Zimbos going back to their beautiful country. Looking forward to seeing your journey with finding a home, new job and settling in.

[@proudlysa774]

I came back home from UK recently.I have no regrets.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yesss please love to hear that.

[@geoffreyapenya551]

Hi S.G I am at the moment in a similar dilema of deciding about coming back to Uganda and I understand the challenges of yr transition and I think you made the right decision. I don't not know how u feel now but I guess u r now satisfied. Thanks God Bless!

[@kashifchikondi]

A massive appreciation to your sentiments! I totally understand you on all the points you raised, it does get lonely at times when home is a 20+ hour flight away. And hack, bringing in those COVID tests into the mix makes it an even more exhausting thought. Wishing you all the best with the journey you are now on. It only gets better! Love and blessings.

[@SperoChildInternational]

We are extremely inspired. In love with this video. Many must learn from this.

[@HENCHMARV]

Brilliant, this was needed thank you for popping up in my recommendations. For me l came here when l was 10 years and lm now 26 kinda used to the hectic lonely lifestyle but from me memory my life as a child in Zimbabwe was 100% better. Life is too short to be miserable, getting by and wasting time no feeling alive.

[@youtubestreetz4201]

I notice that quite a few people are moving back from Europe. I would love to hear from those who moved back from the US or Canada

[@ernest_sam]

Your video is definitely an eye opener.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thank you.

[@joymasenda1048]

True

[@angelamkanganwi6115]

Thank you Sharlene for sharing. This is very informative.

[@Bexn620]

Much respect for the move

[@Chirongad]

I would really like to connect with like minded people as I’m on a journey to return home! Let’s go do what we do best and half fun in our country

[@sandianbc8732]

Let's hope you will find a place that let's you exercise your expertise and grow. Travelling is indeed great. I want to go live in Japan, and a few countries in Europe, just to learn their methods of doing things, like how did they get to be better than us, economy wise, infrastructure wise, health wise. Then implement it home and grow. Africa as a whole we need to improve our systems and lives, so when people from abroad come back they should be given a chance to show us what they learnt. Good luck on your journey sis

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yess so true , learning from those in developed countries is a good idea so that you bring back that which we don't have in Zimbabwe because there is nothing new under the sun ,it would have been done already . We just need the exposure and thanks for watching my video appreciate it.

[@brokenmanbrokenman5222]

Fully agree! I’ve been in the UK for 21 years now and I feel that I have acquired enough knowledge in different fields to go back and equip my people. Africa is going to the moon and I wanna be part of the journey.

[@Industryrelations]

thank you so much for this info Sharlene

[@benadatte7540]

The loss of sense of belonging kills me. It makes it so hard to even fight some obvious obstacles in this foreign land

[@sharlenegumbo]

I know and can understand but hang on

[@tizb5178]

What you saying I can totally identify with. Am experiencing it right now & am hating it. Am also thinking of going back.

[@sheilagotora860]

Very well organized video. I can follow your train of thought comfortably

[@sharlenegumbo]

Thank you 💖

[@sewhappywithsenagollo9574]

Godbless you dear, I totally agree with you. Cos I live in the Uk . May all your plans goals be successful. Enjoy your country. No place like home!!

[@BitishSAFFA]

I repatriated to SA from the UK. My friends back in the UK almost fainted with shock. I have to say it’s turned into a living nightmare, though I have to add I had no infrastructure or support system. In fact my Zim husband left me, to stay in the UK, also when the COVID thing came. But, in spite of the huge drama and struggle to adjust, I have never doubted (only, as you say, I was in the UK almost two decades, when I miss the UK, especially London) my decision. I just feel “home”. And it feels grounded. Even in the UK I was (the only white in my clique) part of the African expat community. I think some people just have Africa in their hearts. I have a mostly African fb community page and I’m trying to establish an African community support (because I was in the African community, I have to admit my African heart is wider now than just SA) I’m currently breaking my mind to see how I can turn that into a business.

[@jaylenny62]

Aww best of luck and s warm hug to you.

[@GrumpyTinashe]

I'm not understanding and am a little confused. So are you white or black

[@jaylenny62]

@@GrumpyTinashe Does it matter?🥴🙄 If you don't understand, read again slowly because she clearly states everything there. Upon all she said thats the only one you gathered? Besides, how will her skin "color" make you understand better?

[@ianmiles2505]

​​@@GrumpyTinashe she is a M.I.S.C.E.G.I.N.A.T.O.RRRR

[@blessednee5706]

Thank you Sharlene for a very lovely video. Another 🇿🇼🇿🇼 in the house🥳. I just came across your channel, you seem to be a very sensible and focused young lady. Well done for making such a difficult and very important decision to moved back home. Home is where the heart is. I salute you for that. I am your new subbie 🎉🎉and I will be following you to see where life takes you, but I know you will do well. Well done 👍🏽 and let God guide you 🙏🏽

[@felixlupenga3802]

True diaspora life is total isolation bills bills. Am relocating in April to your neighbor to the North.keep us posted on your new journey

[@angelakwaramba9752]

People who can save £1000 are those who earn £40000 and above. Many can’t afford to save a £1000 solo.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yes it's harder to save that much if you are on less than £40k/ annum

[@rasrealitymacky3489]

Why live in London the most expensive city in UK?????? One can easily save £1k on a salary of £2.5k when you living in places like Scotland, Ireland, Wales. Because London sounds cool so you prefer to struggle working hand to mouth just to live in London.

[@xane1990]

@@rasrealitymacky3489 which part of Ireland is that where you can save 1k when you're on 2.5k?

[@kingmamboza3890]

@@xane1990 you can ask that again.

[@spirit4259]

Living in london yes but tbh living outside of London then you do not need that salary to save that much.

[@tichthetruth.9561]

Good on you lady,home is always best.All the best of luck with everything you plan to do.

[@ceejazire4180]

Planning my move too, l will be following your journey

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yes sure all the best!

[@shamimaoko]

2yrs later how are coping I hope you've settled in well and finding it easy in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 good luck

[@NicoleBeaKerr]

I can totally relate, glad you were able to go back home🏡

[@chrisgitaka2553]

Some of us saw this coming a long time ago, packed our bags never to return, 2008 to be precise. The best desicion i ever made, hands down. Plus i always wanted to be part of the change that was/ is coming to africa. Read the writing on the wall, europe and north america are the past. Africa is the future. Besides, some of the poverty and dejection i saw in parts of U. K. Can only be described as fourth world and not even comparable to africa. Welcome home, boys and girls and be prepared to receive your blessings.

[@chi6281]

Best comment for me Chris

[@tinotendakunaishe7952]

Hey great message Sharlene. I think there's a lot of us in this space if trying to figure out the transition back home. Thanks for the positive message. Maybe you've already considered this but just wanted to point out that you have the exact profile of someone ppl would trust to help them with their own transition back home. Navigating property markets and business set up etc. That could be a good potential revenue stream for someone with your skillset and knowledge of what standards ppl are looking for. I just subscribed 🙂

[@mufasasdaughter4238]

Congratulations. There's no place like home. Even the ones that don't ever return, they do miss home. It is never the same, trust me.

[@ulrichrenfurm7070]

Forget about rumors, do what's good for you. Simple as that.

[@mutsamaswaure2526]

Lovely video as per usual Sharleen!!

[@226B-p1c]

L personally believe that Zimbabwe will be better very soon l mean it will be wise if you can go and get your own place while you still can.

[@sharlenegumbo]

Yess that the hope for our country

[@profqda3464]

Only if you vote for CCC

[@thulanikhumalo1396]

I feel you my sister....spot on.Home is best.

[@nobukhosichimbima6862]

Always and forever proud of you babes

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww thanks love 💓

[@sheilagotora860]

The grey cold skies used to depress me too, when I lived in Redland, Bristol. You don't see the sun for months. And then the incessant rain. Umbrella all the time. Crazy weather!The meat and fruit don't taste great either. It's the sun that makes food taste good. Zim food tastes really great 👌

[@sharlenegumbo]

4 seasons in one day ..lol

[@marleyite]

Sheila Gotora: You are right, the fruits and food here taste fake and not very palatable. You can’t even find any nice tasting mangoes in the supermarkets, you have to go elsewhere for these.

[@xencyp6528]

Wandipedza nenyaya flavour 😋, but it’s true..

[@isabellamoyo569]

Well said my dear. Feeling 100% like you. Taking the same route.

[@ednamukwaira8244]

Wow. Very inspiring 👏. and liberating. Thanks for sharing. Made me to sit down and reflect.

[@Elxxy777]

I’m tiered fr im speaking it into existence God may you bless my hands so I can go back home these places are trying to kill us with stress

[@marymtetwa1884]

Ohh my daughter, Shylene. You made a good decision. Home is best. We all miss home too. Very soon we will join you too. Good luckx

[@mandlas.4305]

Just stumbled on your channel and I subscribed. Keep it up maGumbo.

[@yourwealthgenerationywg9312]

Very enlightening, thank you

[@thelastcallministry600]

GIRL, YOU SAID ALL THE POSITIVE THINGS HERE, PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THE COST OF LIVING IN ZIMBABWE MOST LIKELY IN BOLOYAO. HOW EASY TO REGISTER A BUSINESS IN ZIM, BUYING LAND IN THE VILAGES?

[@thembenincube3568]

I envy your decision .. I wish I could get a chance like yours

[@sharlenegumbo]

Aww don't worry soon enough you can do so

[@ShmerahPasschier]

End of this year i will be back home for good ,