PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Eugenia, Hotel Worker, on Intro 991-B
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Eugenia, a hotel worker, shares her personal story as an immigrant who found stable employment through a subcontracting company. She expresses concern about the potential impact of Intro 991-B on her job security and future in the United States.
- Eugenia worked for HHA company as a subcontractor for 2 years, finding stability and learning English
- She fears losing her job if the bill passes, potentially facing homelessness and mental health issues
- As an LGBTQ+ individual, returning to her home country is not an option due to safety concerns
Eugenia
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Good afternoon.
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My name is.
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Like many others, I came to this country for a better life and founded in the HHA company, working as a subcontractor for 2 years.
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I had no money, no knowledge of English.
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It was scary, but I was lucky.
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The company took me into its team, provided me a permanent job and decent wages.
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Now, I'm doing well.
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I'm working a wonderful friendly team, and I'm learning English.
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I'm not afraid of tomorrow, and I'm sure that I have place to leave and can pay rent because I can afford financially.
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But I heard the news that that a lot is planned to be passed.
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And if these companies lose the ability to stay in the market and provide hotels with the staff, it has again became fried in an end and uncertain for me.
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Will I face the search for a job again?
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Wholenessness, anxiety, depression, and do psychotherapy sessions to regain my mental health?
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Will I have to start all over again?
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I'm afraid I won't have this trained to do and go through all of this again.
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At the same time, I cannot return to my country because as an LGBTQ plus representative, it presents a danger to me.
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Today, such people are viewed as terrorists and extremists for which I can be convinced and imprisoned according to local laws.
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So I have no choice for a normal life as there are 2 paths.
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Searching for work homelessness, anxiety, depression, or engine up in prison, please save our jobs.
