Hong Kongers who moved to Britain complain about being warned while working in factories, lamenting that their hard work has brought endless pressure instead.

Hong Kong migrants to the UK complain about warnings received while working in factories, lamenting that emigration feels like becoming a slave

According to Hong Kong's Dian News, an online user shared their painful experience of working in a factory after relocating to the UK, stating that every Hong Kong worker they saw was putting in maximum effort, whereas Polish, Eastern European, and local workers were not as driven. Yet, it was the Hong Kong workers who ended up receiving warnings. The user lamented: "Perhaps this is how slaves have always worked," expressing regret over their decision to migrate to Britain.

The Hong Kong migrant posted grievances on the Facebook group "UK Hong Kong Workers Support Group," describing unfair treatment at the factory: "Today is my second day working here, and I’ve seen nothing but Hong Kong workers pushing themselves relentlessly. But with a few new hires joining, progress has slowed down. Everyone—new and old—is working hard, yet the Poles, Eastern Europeans, and locals aren’t nearly as intense. And yet, it’s us who are being warned that our pace is too slow!"

The poster said he works nonstop every day, "sweating from start to finish," and couldn't help but reflect: "So this is what happens when you work hard—endless effort without relief!"

He further regretted his choice to move to the UK: "Six years ago, I thought I could handle the working hours and workload in Britain, which is why I decided to come. Now, British employers are trapping Hong Kong migrants at minimum wage levels. Maybe this is just how slaves have always worked!" He bluntly added: "My decision was wrong again!"

Other factory workers also chimed in with their own hardships: "I used to work in a warehouse; people complained I picked items too slowly. So I rushed and threw goods around carelessly. Then they accused me of damaging products and fired me immediately." "This current warehouse job? I got fired because someone behind my back reported me—my previous warehouse agency had already pocketed my vacation pay. That woman was also a Hong Konger. I really hate dealing with Hong Kongers or new arrivals from Hong Kong. The Poles and Romanians aren’t any better either." "Exactly! I’ve worked at several factories, and many Hong Kong workers go all out—literally giving their all. They earn wages that are either at or close to minimum wage, and once the peak season ends, no matter how well you perform, you won’t be given more work."

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864782710657035/

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