[1] Orphaned at an early age, he was taken under the supervision of Qazim Bey Hydi who took care of his upbringing and education.

After completing his studies, Et'hem returned home where for two years he worked as a teacher.

From 1935 to 1944, Cara worked at the Ministry of Education, first as head inspector and later as director of personnel.

Later that year, he would be appointed Finance Minister under the government of Ibrahim Biçaku whom he had been acquainted with back in Austria.

When the latter asked for a 12,000,000 Albanian francs loan from the National Bank, Et'hem categorically refused.