- Faith Mbori was earning a life-changing salary in the US and building what many would call a dream career, but there was a problem
- Behind the success story, she was silently battling overwhelming stress and anxiety that eventually forced her to quit
- While her decision was one that few would expect, it is being seen as an eye-opener that success without peace can come at a high cost
A Kenyan nurse’s deeply personal decision to leave behind a high-paying career in the United States is stirring heartfelt conversations across the diaspora, shining a light on the hidden cost of success and the growing toll of burnout.
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Faith Mbori, a seasoned registered nurse with more than 15 years of international experience, made the life-altering choice after quietly battling severe stress, anxiety and recurring panic attacks.
Faith Mbori’s impressive career
Her journey, which spans Kenya, the Philippines and the United States, has long been a testament to ambition, resilience and professional excellence.
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Like many Kenyan professionals abroad, Mbori had pursued opportunities in the US in search of better pay and career advancement. She found both.
At the peak of her career, she was earning over KSh 1.8 million a month, at times juggling multiple jobs to maximise her income. But beneath the financial success, a different reality was unfolding.
“The work environment was deeply hostile. I was constantly stressed, anxious, and experiencing panic attacks,” she revealed, offering a candid glimpse into a struggle many endure in silence.
Faith Mbori’s breaking point
Her experience mirrors a wider crisis among healthcare workers globally, particularly within high-pressure systems such as that of the United States, where burnout rates have risen sharply in recent years.
Long hours, staffing shortages and emotionally demanding roles have left many professionals physically exhausted and mentally drained.
For Mbori, the turning point came when the weight of it all became unbearable. She had initially planned to stay longer in the US, even booking a return ticket to Kenya for January.
But as her mental health deteriorated, she chose to leave earlier than planned, an act of courage that meant walking away from not just a job, but a lifestyle many aspire to.
“Money is important, yes, but it is not everything. Choose yourself. Every single time.”
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What does Faith Mbori do in Kenya?
Those words have resonated widely among Kenyans in the diaspora, many of whom face immense pressure to succeed abroad while grappling with isolation, demanding work environments and the expectation to support families back home.
Now back in Kenya, Mbori is embracing a different pace of life, one centred on healing, purpose and personal fulfilment.
She spends her days volunteering in local hospitals, giving back to her community, exploring entrepreneurial ventures and, perhaps most importantly, reconnecting with her own wellbeing.
Her story is not just about leaving a job; it is about redefining success.
In a world that often measures achievement in salaries and status, Faith Mbori’s journey is a poignant reminder that peace of mind, health and a sense of purpose may ultimately be the greatest rewards of all.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
