I was an architect in Bogota. Here I stack shelves

15 years designing buildings in Colombia. Came to Canada with my wife and two kids for their future. My credentials aren't recognized here without three years of re-licensing. So …

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I designed buildings for 15 years in Colombia; in Canada, I stock shelves at night while my credentials go unrecognized. I came for my family's future, but starting again means grieving the part of myself I left behind.

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