It’s safe to say that it’s difficult to find a job when you’re an immigrant. And now in certain countries, it’s hard to find employment because the countries are now using their money to make sure these refugees stay out. A recent report discovered by US News suggest that countries are spending way too much money on banning refugees from coming into their country. We can see these patterns in different parts of Europe and North America. There is some bias in this report. Apparently, countries who spend more money on keeping refugees out is hurting their economy because those governments are so focused on keeping the door closed for migrants, that they won’t get a chance to work. With that being said, they won’t have taxes to pay, nor will they get the need for welfare, which decreases the chances of the government getting more money. In this way, governments of these countries lose money and time because of how much effort goes into keeping them out, rather than giving them employment and gaining welfare. Refugees getting jobs results in income, which then leads to enough for social services and welfare, this also equals to the government getting money. Not only do the countries themselves become negatively affected, but the refugees as well. The idea that refugees can’t get a job in non-native countries make them become discouraged and feel that they do not have a place in society. This is a lose-lose situation for both sides because the government doesn’t get as much money and refugees feel more like outsiders.
Shinkman, Paul, D. “Refugees Are Coming. Should They Work?”, US News, 19 Sept 2018. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2018-09-19/study-banning-refugees-from-working-costs-countries-millions.