Since the time when this project was last updated (2014), many things have changed in the world and we are assisting to a dramatic increase in the number of the refugees trying to get through Europe doors, that meanwhile are becoming smaller and smaller.
I'm very well aware that our european society is faced with new, difficult challenges but with this project I would still like to dream about Europe as an open land that can be home for those who are looking for a better life as well as for those who are running away from the war.
Felix
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"Here in Germany I feel I am a human: I can say no.
I feel free to do anything, I can talk to my friends about any topic or I can go to a restaurant and order something I like: these are things I want in my life, and there in Hong Kong I felt as a dying plant."
Why did you move abroad? Why in Berlin?
Because of my ex boyfriend.
Is there any characteristic, you can identify as peculiar of your country, you miss?
Food and cheap shops.
If you look back at your life in your country, do you see improvement that justify your moving abroad? Or, do you see improvement chances?
No, no freedom and no human rights.
Do you feel integrated in the German society? In the Berliner one?
Not really, still need some time.
What does the work represent and mean to you?
To survive.
What does this specific job mean to you?
Nothing.
Has anything changed of your approach to work since you work in a Call Center?
I have learnt how to calm down and analysis skills.
Felix was born in Hong Kong where she used to be a fashion merchandiser.
She has lived in Australia for two years doing several different jobs and traveling through its national parks. 2012 she moves to Germany where she is now struggling for the visa because her work in the customer service is considered not strategic for the economic growth.
Therefore Felix can be easily replaced.