Work Local or Abroad?

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September 6, 2017, 8:13 am

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Here in the Philippines, the salary is so low that you can't cover up your everyday expenses. I hear a lot about my co-workers who wanted to go abroad since the pay is high. Maybe that also depends on your profession. Would you prefer working local or abroad? If abroad, what countries would you love to go and work?

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rona14

rona14

I would like to stay here in the Philippines. I can't afford to work abroad and leave my family for much higher salary. Going abroad doesn't guarantee you to have a bright future of your job but here in local, anytime there is a family that awaits you everyday no matter what.

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Tronia

Tronia

That is actually true that if you have your family waiting for you every day when you come home, it makes every problem go away. I know that for me personally family is the most important.

But on the other hand you have to know that some people are sort of forced to go work abroad to be able to feed their children. It isn't necessarily their personal preference.

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rona14

rona14

Yeah that's right I really admire those people who are willing to sacrifice for their family. They go abroad and find a good job with high salary. Leaving your family is very hard to do especially if you still have a little child for you to take care, the most painful feeling when you come home, your child don't recognize you anymore.

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pandooh

pandooh

I am considering about the situation with your relationship with your family, too. There are just "what ifs" when things like this arise. Especially when in financial crisis. You can't help but think about it, too, before you go and live on the streets.
I am also proud with the OFWs because of their determination. I have an uncle who lived in Canada with his family and I could say that it is not easy for them everyday. They have to work day and night just to have a shelter and food. I don't want to pity them but there is this urge in me to help them out and tell them to stop and come back here in the Philippines.

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

Indeed, you must have the courage to go abroad because it could be a big risk not only for you but also for your family. It scares the hell of me a lot especially when I hear news on TV about abused OFWs. Somehow, a lot of people also succeed in other countries. I guess, it also depends on your hard-work and perseverance. If you feel that it's not for you then don't. We should be wise in every decision that we make.

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

I guess people who do this feel like they have no choice but to leave their family to provide better lives for them. I mean who would leave their own country and people that they love if they think that there are any other option right? I look up to these kind of people since despite knowing they might possibly put their lives in danger, they still put their lives at risk just for the future of their family.

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

I totally agree with you. They are our modern day heroes. My father has been an OFW in Saudi Arabia when I was a kid. After my mom gave birth to me, the next day, it was the date of his flight. I just get to see my dad twice a year and just decided to stay here in the Philippines when I was already 15 years old. The effect was that we were not close to each other when he's already here. I guess he sacrificed a lot and now I am realizing that that decision he made before was not so easy at all.

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

I know what you mean.I'm just truly blessed that my parents don't have to work abroad but I have friends whose fathers are seafarers and I can see how different their relationships are with their dads compared to me with mine. I can't imagine not growing up without my dad beside because not only was he my rock, he was also my life and relationship guru.

I feel sad whenever my best friend talks to me about her wanting to get closer to her dad but couldn't because there's just this barrier between them. She truly appreciates the sacrifices he did for them and whenever he's home, she wants to bond with him and she knows he really wants that too. The thing is she just can't talk freely, she freezes up when she's with him.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

You make a very great point here which I severely overlooked. I consider myself lucky that I have not had to take another job somewhere overseas or even far away from my family in my own country. I admire and sympathize with those who have to make this kind of sacrifice in order to support their loved ones. That must be so terribly tough to do.

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

Thank you for appreciating my ideas. I guess people who have not experienced this cannot really relate nor truly understand the negative things that this entail not only for the whole family, but for each and every individual members. It is tough yes, but like what I always say, one has got to do what one has got to do. If you believe that leaving to work abroad would be what's best for your family, won't you do it too despite knowing the hardships you'd face?

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Krisleen

Krisleen

Hello fellow Filipino!
You got a good question there. I prefer to stay here in the Philippines. I don't look at the gross income. It's tricky. I always take the purchasing power into consideration, if it can really cover my expenses. A lot of us think that working abroad will solve our financial needs/problems because the salary looks high. They don't realize that it won't guarantee higher purchasing power. Yes you will earn, let's say in US dollars but you will also spend in dollars, which means your ratio is still 1:1.

My mom told me a story about her friends who work in London. Imagine, they earn in pounds, that is higher than US dollars and yet money is still an issue. Each time they take a vacation here, they will buy a one year supply of groceries here because they can't afford it in London. We have to face the reality that employment nowadays really doesn't offer much decent pay. Low labor cost is what they use to entice more clients.

I am currently on a business venture where I earn in dollars. I don't need to leave my family. I earn in dollars while I only spend in pesos. It's just a matter of finding opportunities. Don't limit yourself with employment. Just find an opportunity where you don't have to work abroad and enjoy life with your loved ones.

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pandooh

pandooh

Definitely. It's a lost cause if you won't be practical in all your ways. Sometimes you gotta learn the hard way to help you on your career. I am glad that you have found a good business.

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jemuelterrado

jemuelterrado

Such a very inspiring and motivational comment. I really love what you are fighting for. I am a Filipino also and my girlfriend works abroad she always telling me to go follow her for work. But i am worrying about my family, i want to enjoy staying with my family especially to my parents to avoid regrets. I am not saying that working abroad is bad, well it will still depend in the financial situation of a person. If you can go there why not? it is an opportunity. Now it makes me think twice and wise if i will follow or stay at my country for good. Yes There is an opportunity here in Philippines where you can earn dollars and i know it is an online job. So why should i? But i love my girlfriend and i want to help my family in financial purposes and to make hem proud. It is really hard to decide what is best.

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cess08

cess08

I totally understand where you are coming from. I myself, having second thoughts of working abroad. We, Filipinos have strong family ties. We always think our loved ones before ourselves. (sometimes it's good sometimes it's not) it's in our blood.Having said this, It's difficult to take the risk and work outside the country to earn more and you're not sure of what might be the situation awaits you in the foreign land. Personally, follow your gut feeling. Whatever decision you'll come up with, always think the pros and cons.

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joyang24

joyang24

There are many opportunities abroad but I don't think I can survive without my family.
I prefer working local even though the salary is not big. I believe that time is the most precious thing we can't never go back. I don't know what will happen for years when I'm not with them. Yes, I can buy them the things they want when I work abroad but the bond that we have before might be lost.

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

I guess that is what a lot of people miss about working locally. But then you have to consider the fact that you can probably give your family and yourself a better life then it may be better to work abroad. It just allows you to earn much more and thus be able to afford a better lifestyle for yourself and even your family.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I feel the same way. As an English teacher, I could teach in many far east countries, and I would love that experience, but I am in my forties and have a girlfriend who I love and a six year old daughter. I am not willing to leave them to go abroad, and I can't really afford to take them with me, so I guess the closing thing that I will get to "working abroad" is what I do here on the web.

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

I can really relate to what you mean. Just imagining leaving my family and working far from them really brakes my heart. Sometimes though, people just got to do what they go to do, if they believe that by doing so, they can make their family as comfortable as they can possibly be financially. There are just some jobs that the pay locally can't even reach the half of what is offered abroad.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I have always wanted to visit the Philippines, actually. I am curious about the food and the culture there. I totally understand your perspective regarding family and staying close to home. I think that that is really cool, and being grounded like that must feel good.

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

You are welcome to visit the Philippines, Joe! I am pretty sure that you'll like it here. There's pretty much food everywhere you go! If you are a foodie, then this is the right place for you! And if you are also a beach bum, this could be paradise for you!

Anyway, I also wish to go abroad just to experience winter! LOL I would not like to work in another country though unless I will be immigrating with my whole family. I just can't afford not seeing my child grow up. I guess, Filipinos like me are very family-oriented.

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

You should visit here! Not only do we have good food and interesting culture, we have awesome beaches too. You'll find a lot of new things you can try here that there will just be no place for boredom.

I guess our culture as being extremely family oriented is one of the reasons that many of us would selflessly sacrifice the comforts of our home and leave for other countries to work. It's to sustain our family, give better opportunities for them, and provide with the best financial support we can possibly off. There's no doubt that it would be hard and lonely, but for our family, we'll do it.

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Baburra

Baburra

I would feel the same way. I think leaving your country and family behind is a huge sacrifice so the job should be worth it if you are to consider going abroad. I have a lot of friends who decided to leave and they seem to be doing well, but they always tell me how much they miss home. I myself am not that attached to being around my family and country, but nowadays when I can work from home and find employers abroad doing online work, I find it less necessary to leave.

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ColdFlameChris

ColdFlameChris

Agreed. I still prefer to work locally. I'm also here in the Philippines. If you're planning to work abroad, you can earn more than local but are you ready to feel homesick, not able to attend any event with your family or friends, not with them all the time. You have to sacrifice a lot of things for the greater good.

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Soulwatcher

Soulwatcher

I live in the United States and I often dreamed about working in England. They seem to have a much more laidback lifestyle then here in the USA. Because everything in the USA is about rushing, rush to work, rush to get the work done and then rush home, rush dinner and then it's time for bed!

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

That's kind of funny because you know what? Filipinos' dream is to work and live in the USA but the ones in the USA do not want to stay there. Like you, you want to live in another country. Work Local or Abroad?

Work Local or Abroad?

Perhaps there are lots of reasons behind this. Or maybe it depends on what your nationality is?

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SirenOnFire

SirenOnFire

It is really ironic, isn't it? Many people, especially those living in third world countries, would do just about anything just to be able to live in the U.S., but those who are there, seems to not like being there.

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pandooh

pandooh

I think that's how it works today. Like me though, I wake up 6 am in the morning and be ready for work then I'll arrive at home around 7 pm. Since I still live with my family I'll only eat then go to my room. That's how it works every day. But that depends on you if you want to have a different one. If you really love what you're doing you won't complain. THat will really depend on how you see things.

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overcast

overcast

USA is lot better in terms of the state benefits. Also the lifestyle is lot better in USA. England on the other hand has more security issues. And the worst part it is more expensive for typical things which are lot cheaper in US e.g. food and travel. Also the cost of the land is lot cheaper in US than in england.

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emoxigh27

emoxigh27

I agree! Filipinos love their family so much and it takes great sacrifice to leave them to work abroad. However, admit it or not, working abroad offers good opportunity to earn a higher salary. Most Filipinos can sacrifice to be away from their families so that they can give a better future for them. All you need is courage, hard work, and prayers to be successful working in a different country. I really admire our OFWs. I also aspire to work abroad in the near future. Work Local or Abroad?

Work Local or Abroad?

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Carmilina

Carmilina

We are very hardworking and make sure we can give something to our family. We are very close to them and we are willing to make sacrifices.

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pandooh

pandooh

I admire them, too. Despite the homesickness that they feel everyday they still use this as their advantage to keep moving forward.

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jemuelterrado

jemuelterrado

Well said you are not sure what will be your fortune in abroad so better to stay with your family. The feeling of being in touch personally with them is best than to be in abroad. I know how it feels of being away from your love ones. Sometimes you need to cry just to lessen the feeling of missing your love ones. One thing also is it will cost you money.

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DenisP

DenisP

I like the fact that you place great emphasis on your family. A lot of people have forgotten the importance and value of having your family around you, as well as how much your own presence must mean to them. I don't think I could ever leave my family just so I could make more money.

And you're exactly right that just because you go work abroad doesn't mean that you're guaranteed success. The fact is that finding work and having livable wages is a worldwide issues. If people who are local to an area are having trouble finding work, how likely is it that a foreigner will be able to?

It's important to try and make the best of the situation we are currently in.

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tiffiecute

tiffiecute

I chose to work and live here in my motherland cause of my loved ones. I can travel abroad from time to time but I don't intend to stay there for good. There's no place like home, seeing the happy faces of my fellow locals and eating street foods.

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dzannerz

dzannerz

You have a point about what your up to but for me I always think those kind of situation in a positive way, yes it will not guarantee that you can have a bright future but it will give you an opportunity to have a brighter future. Going somewhere for work is not a bad idea especially if you are determinated and have a goal because you can always dictate your future and you yourself doing your own future.

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Striker1s

Striker1s

Everything depends on how we can handle everything in our country. If we have small salaries and we can't take care of our family and us, so we need to do something in order to solve this major problem. The best way to solve this problem is to go abroad where you can have more money and more success. I am living in a poor country, once I found costoflivingreports.com on the internet and I started to think about moving to another country. So, now I am in another country and I make much more money, I can feed myself abroad and my family at home. I am very happy now.

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henrywilson

henrywilson

I've always wanted to move to New York, and finally, my dream almost came true. I am moving from the province to a big city, where I will study at the University. The most interesting thing is that this is a rather spontaneous decision because just a month ago my father was offered a great position in New York and now New York Moving Company helps us pack all our furniture and suitcases. In just a week, I'll be living in New York. My dream has come true!

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PiersBall

PiersBall

Do these guys provide discounts?

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Zoerida

Zoerida

I think it's different in different situations. For example, on a job interview may ask do you use drugs. It is clear that a person will say “no”. But in fact, this is not the case. And while working, he just won't show it. And it will not cause doubts in the employer. A person can lie and say that they have work experience. But in fact, he is getting a job for the first time in his life. Although my brother never lied in jobs interviews unlike me. When the employer asked which College he graduated from, he said he was still takes courses on https://weldingnearyou.com/california/. But he was hired.

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BelindaMT

BelindaMT

Pandooh,
I live here in Philippines too. I want to share with you my experience. When I was 23 years old, I received a job offer from a big company in Dubai. It was an office work and they offer me $700 monthly salary plus free medical and dental check up annually with free vitamins and free ticket back and forth every two years if I will go home in the Philippines. It was year 2004 and that time salary like that was a huge amount already. But despite of that opportunity, I reject the offer because I don't want to leave my family and I suggest to the company to offer the job to my best friend instead of me. My best friend accept the job offer then after 10 years, she was able to fully paid her house and lot plus she have savings in the bank. Sometimes I am thinking that it should be me not her it was offer to me first before her but it was too late to regret. If only I could turn back time I will take that chance.

Yes it's true that most of the job here in the Philippines is low or in a minimum wage that's why a lot of Filipino's went abroad to work. Although my current salary can cover up all the expenses but I only get small amount left for bank savings.

For now I don't want to go abroad without my family. I am working hard to save money and I am planning to migrate in Canada. Although I cannot guarantee that I can have an easy life there because I know the cost of living in Canada is expensive and the tax is high so I need to work overtime. What I go after in that place is the education system that I know my children would benefits and hospitalization is free. I'm not saying that Philippines is bad for living. I still have good life here it just so happen that the quality of life that I am aiming, I know I can't have it in here.

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pandooh

pandooh

I think you are just weighing the costs you'll have. You really can't blame it. You made a choice which you think is better for you. We all know that we don't want to have regrets but that will only teach us.
Every interviews I have were asking me on plans on working abroad and I only tell them a complete NO but at the back of my mind I know that I am reconsidering the thought of it.
Yeah living in Canada is not easy. I have an uncle in there and yet he has 3 jobs everyday. Day and night he works for his family who is living with him. I hope you the best of lucks when you go to another journey.

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vicsylicious

vicsylicious

That is true. Everyone is not suggested to work abroad, but it's their will and aim that makes them work abroad especially if they want a better life not only for themselves but their family. I'm a Korean Filipino national who's been living in the Philippines for 6 years. As i can see those who are living in fortune have one or two of their family members working abroad.

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cess08

cess08

Yes, I agree. Sometimes opportunity knock only ones and you need to grab it. No what if's. Well, everything happens for a reason. I wish you luck in your endeavor planning to migrate to Canada Work Local or Abroad?

Work Local or Abroad?

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marbertism

marbertism

My short term goal in like five to ten years is to work here in the Philippines. I want to contribute something valuable to this country's progress particularly on energy development. Afterwards, I'd go to foreign countries for greener pasture in terms of finance and intellect. My prospect countries in the near future is USA, UK or other Eu countries, SG and Thailand.

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rona14

rona14

Wow that's a great idea too. Who would never love green pastures? New Zealand for me has the most beautiful pasture in the world.

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vicsylicious

vicsylicious

I agree with you. New Zealand is actually the most beautiful place in the world for me.Love their pasture, their beaches are amazing too. I just can't stop imagining myself living there walking by the seashore. My feet sinking in the wet sand. The cold ocean water hitting my feet. The fresh air whipping pass my body and making my hair flow. Planning to visit Tauranaga next year.

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marbertism

marbertism

Hi! Although it is factual that New Zealand has great pastures but what 'greener pasture' really meant as a phrase is better or more interesting kind of living. It's not the literal meaning of pasture. I hope this somehow clarifies confusions.

To add, when I was a kid, I was fond of reading and scanning encyclopedias and most of the time looking for some pictures of different countries or places. I would never forget the feeling of how much I was psyched of getting into New Zealand someday. I was in love of pictures of places there. Second to it was the Netherlands.

While growing up, I was still hoping to go there but just for vacation.y aforementioned countries are for me best streamlines my ideals in my profession and life goals as of the moment.

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DenisP

DenisP

I am happy to hear that you want to contribute to progress in your country. I wish that my peers would feel the same way about my country.

The majority of youth and people my age have been leaving the country in search of greater wealth and economic prosperity. While I can understand why someone would be motivated to do so, I don't think they realize that in many ways they are contributing to the problem.

A country needs people who are intelligent, hard working, and motivated in order to develop its economy. If they just run without even trying, they're basically abandoning a ship because you think it's going to sink, rather than helping to patch up the holes and keep it afloat.

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Mida

Mida

Salaries in the developed countries tend to be higher than those in the developing countries but the standard of living in the developed countries is also higher compared to the standard of living in the developing countries. So if you were to go abroad, you'll first have to take this into consideration. You may end up spending almost all the money you earn with little left for holidays and savings.

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pandooh

pandooh

Yea, that's the thing. But other than rent like basic necessities such as foods are already cheap in developing countries. You just have to be meticulous in your expenses and budget everything before making a buy.

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peachpurple

peachpurple

I am living in Malaysia. The exchange rate between Malaysia and Singapore is a big gap. SGD $1 = RM 3.15
That means every SGD$1000 I earn , I could have RM 3150, that is a HUGE salary. I would rather work in SIngapore if I could but according to my age in my mid forties, I could get those low salary jobs but I am worried about the expenses and lodging . That is why I am reconsidering now.

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Hurry14

Hurry14

Man, if that's a big gap for you? Then it's a gigantic gap for our country's exchange rate, SGD $1 = 37.76 Pesos. I'll be earning a lot if I ever got the chance to work in that country even for a year or two. I'm just 20 years old so I'm really planning on going abroad in the future. Its just that I don't think I'll be rich by just working here in the Philippines. As for the cost of living to whatever country I'm going to? it doesn't matter really because I can just live by eating cheap foods that can get my stomach full. Because everything has a price, if it cost me to give up my eating habits and other stuffs like playing around, drinking liquors, going to malls, or any other stuffs. Then be it, because I'll do whatever I can just to give my family a good life.

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peachpurple

peachpurple

You are s responsible person. You can work in Singapore if you have a diploma or a degree that is recognize and accepted by that country. You will get around sgd$1800 per month which I am sure is a lot for you.

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tophew

tophew

for me i would rather work local here in the Philippines because i would take care of my parents because all of my brother's and sister's are already in the US working and living there. but i also want to work here in my country even its low pay but if you get promoted you can still earn decent amount of money.

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rona14

rona14

I agree with you. As long as you don't beg for your food that you will eat every day, better stay here for some personal reasons. I will be contented with my job and salary here in local.

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justin223

justin223

I also agree with you. I want to work here in the philippines to take care of my parents. They are getting older and I don't want to miss a single celebration for them. I am also contented on the salary that I am receiving right now on my current work.

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Grimangelx

Grimangelx

I agree with you here on this one, you need not follow the footsteps of your siblings. Also If you are to take care of your parents, then there's no doubt that you will have to be on your local country for that to happen. Plus you have all your siblings working abroad, why not make a name for yourself locally for a change. Anyway that is my opinion, kudos to you for thinking like that.

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

That's a great thing to do. But it's important to realise that you also need to further your life and career. If your parents are happy then it may be a good idea for you to move somewhere as well and earn much more money. That way you could even share some with your parents back home and help them to live well. You and your parents are probably a lot better off with you making a lot more money.

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anor0428

anor0428

Yes it's true that salaries here in the Philippines is no compare to other country. Some of the job abroad pays double or even multiple times than what you can get here. But if I were to choose between local work or abroad, I would still choose working here in the Philippines. I know there are a lot of oppurnity that awaits abroad but for me the chance and time that you can spend to your family is something that is more important than the money.

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betty01

betty01

Local only. Money can't buy happiness, and the real happiness is family!
Working in your own country is just like you are serving your own people, you may earn less, but at least dignified,
not insulted or bullied by racist.

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rona14

rona14

You have a great point. Living with our family each day is priceless. Working here in local is one way of contributing to our beloved country.

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pandooh

pandooh

That's true. But I know that in every country that problem always exist. Even in your own country. But nevertheless, family always have a big contribution to your happiness in life. When you die you just can't bring all your fortune but your memories you had. Those wealth you have can always vanish but your memories will be forever.

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

Sorry to hear that you think you will be insulted or bullied by racist people if you go to another country. It's not a good thing to think. Most countries you move to will be happy to have you as long as you work hard. Just because a few people are racist does not mean you should change your own plans about what you want to do.

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BelindaMT

BelindaMT

betty01,
Your post makes sense some people choose to live and work to their own country to serve their countrymen. Racist are everywhere even here in my country I saw others bullied Indian who live here. You are right that the real happiness is family that's why some people gamble living and working abroad for their family and I think that is saddest part of life leaving your family for the sake of good future.

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pandooh

pandooh

Really? I hate to hear that. I do look up to Indians. They are really smart and most of them have contributed a lot in mathematics. One of which is Ramanujan who discovered the infinity. It's heart-clenching to know that people aren't being fair with everyone. Judging people within the limits of their knowledge.

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Hurry14

Hurry14

I would really prefer to work abroad, no doubt about it for as long as the offer is really alluring. Because with the salary I'm having now in the Philippines is really far from what I need to give my family the good life they want. it's not that I'm underpaid or something, it's just not enough. So going abroad is really on my checklist in the future, even if it takes about 5-10 years. it's alright for as long as I can give my family the luxurious life they wanted long ago. Also for my own family in the future. I'll will really give it my best to give them a comfortable life whether it's here in the Philippines or abroad.

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galegatling

galegatling

Who wouldn't want that.. a luxurious life that you can give to your family. But in third-world countries, that will be quite a challenge. Unless you have a degree or a skillset which are valuable and are needed buy some companies on other countries, then it will be somehow challenging specially in the long run.

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naknakdatu

naknakdatu

I prefer working local. Aside from helping your family and not missing them when you work abroad, you are also helping your own country. But for me it wouldn't matter if you work local or abroad as long as you provide to your family and of course you love what you're doing then just go with it, just go with flow.

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manmad

manmad

There are always ways to earn decent money in your country unless it's corrupted to the point where you shouldn't even be there. If you don't wanna study and work a job that requires a lot of time dedication, you can always go work abroad and earn a lot of money by doing simpler things, well at least ones that won't require you to dedicate years of your life to study them.

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poingan77

poingan77

I've always had this question at the back of my mind. But the answer is I will never leave my family for some fortune. The pressence of someone so dear to you can't be paid by money. And I know working abroad isn't that easy. I've always been afraid of what if something wrong happens on the country I am working or the country where my lovedones is or any other scenarios and you can't do anything because the distance is thousands of miles. So I'd rather work smart than gamble on working abroad.

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pandooh

pandooh

That's true. You'll never know what will happen to the other side of the world. Worse comes to worst you'll receive a call about a news you don't wanna hear. THen you'll regret of living away from home, of wasted time not taken. And yet your reason is because you wanted only to have a good future for them.

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Pixie06

Pixie06

I have not really been thinking of working abroad. I earn a decent amount of money monthly over here. However everyone is not lucky. I have some friends who have gone to work abroad but they were not all successful. I think if you have some skills then it will be easier for you to find employment abroad. As for me my country is developing quite rapidly and I want to be part of this development. Moreover, I am happy with my job and my life.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I would love to travel and to work abroad, and this has always been a bit of a dream of mine. I have once taught in Japan, years ago, and I absolutely fell in love with it and had an amazing experience. I would go back there and teach again in a heartbeat. Discovering new foods, seeing the Buddhist temples in Kamakura, traveling the trains, and meeting the people there was wonderful. I learned a great deal about Japanese culture and about how Western culture has influenced their culture over the decades since the second World War. I think it is good for all of us to work abroad at some point, and I think that, when and if we do, we even appreciate our own culture, in our homelands, even more because of leaving them. It's funny the things I missed about America when I was over there--like New York style greasy pizza and dirty water street vendor hot dogs. In any case, I would highly recommend working abroad to anyone who gets the chance to.

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ballyhara

ballyhara

Agree! The only way we appreciate what we have, is when we go out there and missed it. Also, nothing compares to the experience of living in another culture and learn from first hand about it. Seriously I'm so envy because I've always wanted to go to Japan, like I want it so bad. I'm a person who loves to travel and discover the world, and right now I feel like I'm stuck here doing the same thing, so of course I want to live and work abroad.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I hope you get to go there--it is such a friendly culture, in my experience, and they were all so welcoming to me and hospitable. Where are you anyway? Also, you are never stuck as long as you have your imagination and your passion! You mentioned that is is important to appreciate "what we have". I have seen many of your upbeat posts on all of these forums, and I think that you are a very positive person who contributes to all of these conversations in a great way.

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ballyhara

ballyhara

Thank you so much for your opinion about my posts, it really means a lot. And yes, I hope I can go to Japan someday, its culture really gets my attention. I'm in Venezuela, which is going through very hard times lately, maybe being positive is a way to survive here somehow. I had the chance to travel a lot and experience different cultures, including USA. I was there in Florida for about 8 months, learning a lot, and I had a very good time there. I wish I could go back someday.

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preciseone

preciseone

I would love to go back to Germany to work because i just really loved it out there. Germany is one of the best places to not only visit, but to live in as well. I love the culture, beer fests and food. I really do hope I have the opportunity to go there and live abroad once again.

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Baburra

Baburra

I think there is less of a reason nowadays to travel for work since you could just work online and be employed by people from other countries anyway. I wouldn't mind having to leave but it would have to be somewhere specific where I could be sure that I can still get the luxuries I got accustomed to here. I think I would have to choose the United States if ever I did need to leave because I feel that country has the most choices so I would be more secure that I could settle in and find a comfortable spot there more so than in any other country. Not to mention that English is the main language there so I'd have an easier time communicating.

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Tronia

Tronia

I am not in such situation where I would have to pick since I'm a freelancer and I can work from the comfort of my home but our country has a similar issue as yours. Here, the majority of well-educated people leave because the lack of jobs and bad salaries. They just go to the neighbor countries or further, across the sea. It is quite sad to see because then we lack the specialists and so on. If I had to choose I would pick whatever would be the best for me and my family - if it meant that I have to move abroad to earn the deserved money then I would do so.

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zheh

zheh

For me, if you have the opportunity on going abroad you should grab it. But be sure to check first on what work, salary and expenses. Then check the available job here which you can be hired and compare it. If you see that there's a huge difference. You should decide. It all depends on the work salary and expenses you will be facing when you leave the country. We all know that salary here in philippines is really low same as the opportunity.

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felabruno

felabruno

It is really difficult to work abroad, in most countries you have to know the local language. You also have to have some money saved to rent an apartment and pay for everything during your job search and if the country is rich then probably the prices of everything will be higher than in your home country! It's good to know other countries and cultures but you have to know that it's not that easy.

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

It obviously depends on where you are. Over here in the United Kingdom, most people will just work locally because of how good the jobs can be and how good the salary can be for most jobs. Of course, that will depend on your qualifications. But for other countries, it may be better to move to another country where the pay for jobs is a lot better than they would be doing a local job.

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jemuelterrado

jemuelterrado

It depends in the situation. There are people who are much in need and not. Some people chooses to work abroad for the better salary for their responsibilities but working abroad will not surely bring you into wealth because most of workers abroad are abused this thing is not good instead of earning you will be hurt and one thing also is you will be far from your family which will really bring you to tears everyday. Because of this issues i choose to prefer work locally because it is worth living near from family than working abroad without assurance that you will be paid what you are expecting. Being in your own birthplace feels like home than in abroad.

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geloi

geloi

I agree that salary here in the Philippines is low but not all. There are a lot of Factors why a Filipino worker do not get a good salary and I can give 2 out of the many. This is based on my own experience and not from somewhere else.

1. Type of work - Blue collar jobs pays lower than white collar jobs here in the Philippines. (Not all but majority)
2. Skills - The more advanced skills you have the better opportunity you'll get earning good money. I am talking about the Technology - online marketing, selling stuff, Web site developer and etc. If you know how to use the Internet - you don't really have to work in the offices with your boss.

What I mentioned above are just based on my own opinion, we all have different thoughts about what is the real situation in our Country. I think that we just need to know our Priorities - If you think that working abroad for your family will help you solve your financial problems, go ahead, every Juan needs deserves a better future.

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Barida

Barida

Considering the difference in exchange rates between our local currency in Nigeria, which is the naira, and that of the US, that is the dollar, I see reasons with pals that want to travel abroad to countries in Europe and America where they can earn foreign currencies and when they return to Nigeria, they can exchange it for millions of naira which automatically make them millionaires in our Nigerian setting.

However, I do not have short-term plans of travelling out because of my love for the country and the fact that I want to take my time to build an empire in Nigeria in which I can count on before travelling as I wish outside the country. Aside from that, I do not think I want to travel without being financially stable to do so in a short time. I prefer to make it in Nigeria.

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Keibah2

Keibah2

I would rather work back home and be a part of my country's development. I believe what can't find you here wouldn't find you elsewhere. It all depends on you and your personal skills. You could still go abroad and have nothing to offer. I feel home is for work and abroad is for pleasure.

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saygorem

saygorem

I would rather work locally than to work abroad because it's closer to family and you can monitor them personally. I am not closing the opportunity to work abroad if I can bring my family with me its alright. Because many broken families resulted by a father or mother working abroad, and then they will find another lover abroad that causes the problem. So I'd rather work here locally than in other countries that is far from family.

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ryyde

ryyde

I prefer to work abroad because there are so many opportunities outside the country. It is true that you will be away from home but try to think about your future you need to save fund and supply your family financially. Working abroad is a good way to earn lots of cash.

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pizzalover

pizzalover

Because of the situation in my country which is Venezuela. I will rather prefer working abroad in another country. The reason why is because the salary would be so much better and I could live better too. I even can send money to my family who lives there in Venezuela. People in Venezuela is in crisis because their salary is too low and they even can't buy food. Many people are dying.

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jien0302

jien0302

That is so called sacrifising being alone and far from your family and love ones in order to give there needs and for the good future. I'm with you

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McLay18

McLay18

I have a full-time job and also I have an online job on the side but working and living abroad is something I have been preparing for since last June. I have my passport now and I would love to leave my country anytime soon. With all the " dramas" happening in my country, I tend to become tired and uninterested to become part of what they called " progress ". I love my country, I love my culture, I love my people and I will never be ashamed of my ethnicity BUT like any other person who is wanting for a real change, I would like to have a newer and better environment for my self, for my partner and for the family we are wanting to build. I am not losing hope though, maybe years from now, I would find the willingness to come back to my country and be a contributor to the progress we are all aiming for.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I think you would want to work local if you could. Working abroad wouldn't be an option for me unless it was an opportunity too good to pass up. Also it would depend on where I was moving too. Leaving New York for most other places would be a downgrade. With a few exceptions like maybe L.A. or something. It also depends on what line or work you're in or the type of education you have. For example, if you have a degree in anything tech related you should be able to get a gig in any major city you live in.

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narutos3nn1n

narutos3nn1n

I'm all for working locally also here in the Philippines as there would be a lot of ways to earn here if you're good enough to find a work or maybe start your own business. But lately, I would prefer to work abroad if I haven't met my future wife lol. But I'm thinking that I really need to have work with a higher salary than my current work to save more for our future. And yeah working abroad is probably the best way to get a more decent job that pays higher and has lots of benefit rather than working contractual here in the Philippines.

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AmieBotella

AmieBotella

For me it really depends on several circumstances such as the foreign country destination, the nature of work, the type of contract that you can possibly get offered to and the salary pay and most especially your circumstances when you leave for a long period of time such as your family. When we hit the rock bottom in employment in terms of monetary pay, most of the times we think that working overseas that promises high pay and better work environment will somehow alleviate us in our current situation financially and things will get better. While there are numerous stories of success abroad, there are also numerous stories of failure and disappointment by it. Just like every thing that has been offered in life, working far away from your family is not for everyone. You should consider factors like the the country you're working in, the company that is hiring you and your living conditions once you settle working there. And then you assess if the family you're leaving behind is in tune with your plans for your future. Do you have one goal as a family to stick together no matter the circumstances life may bring to you. And lastly, are you prepared for it.

If I am given the opportunity to work abroad, these are the things I will consider. Ideally I would love to work in countries where people and the government generally welcome foreign workers and treat every one with respect.

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justin223

justin223

To be honest, I love working local. Yes, working abroad has more salary but the time you spent with your family is more precious. Working abroad makes us far away from our love ones, we only live once so we should not let ourselves to be far away from out family. Money, gadgets, houses can't be matched with our time with our family, it is the most important at all. Here in the Philippines, there are lot of ways on earning money, you should have more strategy on earning money. You can earn by online jobs, you can put up a small business and many more.

Working abroad has also advantages, but it depends on the country that you will work on. Working abroad gives you opportunity to earn more money, you can help your relatives to their needs like paying their tuition fee's, buy what they need and buy them gadgets.

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Nikko25

Nikko25

Both. In other words, I want to work here and abroad while enjoying the adventures of travelling. That's the trend these days among freelancers. All they need is their laptop, a good wifi connection, and their passports(and visas if necessary) and they are good to go. All their work transactions are pretty much done online so their location does not matter at all.

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Blank629

Blank629

I will work on local. Even though I have low salary, it is important to me that my loved ones like my family is near me. Also I love my own country so I'm willing to work for this country to make it a better one. Maybe I can go abroad but for vacation with my family.

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

There are more ways to earn more now with not considering to go abroad. Just like online, I think there are a lot of ways we could earn without leaving our respective homes. If I have choices other than going to another country to work my ass off, I will still consider staying here in my country. However, when opportunity knocks on my door, I will try to weigh things up carefully, but still prioritizing my family and their comfort. It's not that I am afraid of working in another country. For now that my daughter is just 2 years old, I think I want to see her grow up and take care of her by myself. I am kind of old fashioned but we have our own preferences and reasons. I prefer to work at home since I find lots of opportunities in the online world and so far, I'm excelling at this and I know there are opportunities out there for me.

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spectat0r

spectat0r

Going abroad is a huge step in your professional career but I prefer to work here in the Philippines. I love everything about this country. From the food, places, and the people. This is my comfort zone and I pretty much enjoy every second of it.

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gamergurl

gamergurl

I have worked abroad before, and it's good for the money. But then one needs to also consider that the countries paying higher wages will also be more expensive in any other regard as well, so to really be able to save money one needs to live very frugally in the first place, so it's not going to be easy or very enjoyable - but understandably something we must do every now and then in order to be able to afford supporting ourselves.

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gelotologist

gelotologist

I would rather work here and stay close to my family rather than work abroad and feel lonely. Working abroad doesn't mean it can guarantee your future work and plus, you're far away from your loved ones.The situations would be if you didn't find any job and you're on your way home, what did you want to see? going home at a empty room or going home at your family waiting for you?

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kielrivera

kielrivera

I agree with you bro. I would stay here together with my loves and I think I will just work harder for my love ones to give them better future.

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trebor2017

trebor2017

I agree to work here locally than abroad. It is hard to live alone because there a lot of things that you will miss for example your child growing you won't be able to advice him/her in the problems they encounter and others. Also working abroad is sacrificing your family to have a better life which is actually practical but missing the most important life of your child or wife or any member of your family is heart breaking. Also working here whatever may you encounter your family will be at your side looking for you but if your working abroad you will need to survive whatever problems you may encounter alone.

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Authord

Authord

Well,do you know that working abroad is good for some careers or should say all careers,because it gives a new challenge and exposes you to new skills, thereby giving you a step up in your career.
And are we just ignoring the fact that they pay higher abroad, so i don't see why i won't take the job abroad, earn the money and then move my families abroad to stay with me.

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vinaya

vinaya

I am a writer, I earn well in my home country. However, if I go to abroad, I may not find writing jobs. I use English as a second language, my language skill is above average in my home country, however, if I go to English speaking country for work, my language skills will not be enough, it will be very hard to compete with the natives. Working locally or going abroad, which one is more profitable, depends on your skills and knowledge. If your skills are more of a technical kind, then you have better chances of earning.

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augusta

augusta

Even in my country, the pay is quite low, the take home pay hardly takes anyone home.one need to do side hustling to get extra things.Well,it not a bad idea if you'll want to relocate especially to where finance is stable and big.For me could try Germany and maybe Italy.

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vicsylicious

vicsylicious

I used to work in Australia as production engineer at one of their largest plastic manufacturing companies. I earned almost triple compare to what I've earned when I was working in South Korea. Practically this is the reason why other people leave their homeland to find better income abroad, especially people in the Philippines.

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diels1001

diels1001

Working local is more safer and easy to deal with than working abroad. Starting from the requirements, one will need a lot of papers in his envelope if he tries to work abroad, while in a local setting, there's almost no need for lots of documents. Next is your surrounding. I guess it is more comfortable to work in a surrounding that you know than to blindly explore some place that you know nothing of. Adjustment is necessary for someone who plans to work abroad and it's really difficult specially for adults, and worst, there are people who cannot adjust that resulting in wasting of time and money. In the basis of salary, local pay roll are not really and not necessarily low. In fact, there are many jobs in local place that pays good, meaning more than enough for your needs, so I don't really see the reason why there are many who tries to work abroad and not trying to look for local opportunities first. If there are really nothing for you, then consider going outside, but having nothing is impossible, maybe your problem really is finding that something.

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overcast

overcast

I have never worked abroad. The reason being my work is so small there was nothing about it to work abroad. As you can see it takes a lot of time and money to work abroad. So I am working with local company. And that's how I have established myself. And so far that is what working for me. I think each one of us who choose to work local require our relatively less efforts. And that's how we establish ourselves. I don't know if everyone can pull this off working abroad.

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yunken

yunken

Online business is the way forward, you don't have to travel abroad to market your products but rather, sit at the comfort of your bed and do your business by selling your products to people all over the world. All you need is the knowledge and you are good to go.

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tenthztar

tenthztar

I tried working as an overseas worker and i didn't like it. Filipino's get harassed in some countries in UAE, If i were you stay in the Philippines and work hard. You can work online as your part time job too that has the same rate as they pay you in abroad. Trust me i know, I have been planning to make an app for job hunters like us.

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pandooh

pandooh

Wow. My sister was planning on working in there. But there are good reviews, too, just like my cousin who is a nurse there. Maybe that depends on what kind of people you'll meet. If only we'll have a much justified salary, people won't need to leave the country. With regards to your plans I hope you'll be able to help a lot of Filipinos someday.

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tenthztar

tenthztar

I have been to Oman and Dubai, based on my experience aside from the hot weather and a lot of gay arabs that wants to grope you. The peoples are nice and the salary is high, the only problem is the loneliness that you have to deal with. I'm lucky that my sister drives an hour just to get to my apartment and have some quality time with me. If i have to pick i'd rather stay here or migrate to japan or korea with my future family.

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jien0302

jien0302

When i was in my younger age in work as service crew i jollibee and at my mid 20s i work in kenney rogers roaster and it is a great ground of my experience. But face the reality minimum wage in our country cannot met my dreams for my family then at my 27 I try my luck working overseas. I work as barista here in kuwait and salary is good. There is a lot of legit angency in our country. My agency is TRANS OVERSEAS MANPOWER. Go there they can help u.

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plasmablutte12

plasmablutte12

It's hard to work underpaid specially in fast food chain. I always fall into that category, and I really don't like it about it. Back in my college days, I struggle a lot of financial burden into me. I always wanted to be free from this problem. But, as saying always said; nothing will last forever, even your problem. So, I decide to find other work to accommodate base to my course, but I'm not lucky enough to hit it.

Now, I decided to go into abroad, so that I have savings into my future, and my family. I always imagine someone will help me, at least promote me into abroad. But, today I am more on focus into my business, but financially obliterated.

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pandooh

pandooh

I am really meticulous about having an agency when going abroad. Because they do have a huge amount to deduct on our salaries. Does your agency do that? What benefits do they give you? Mind if you can tell me how much is the total cost when going abroad? I would love to go there and work my self out and maybe I could provide a goof future for myself and for my family.

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sephzer

sephzer

I would like to be here with my family. Money can't buy you happiness and belonging. I'll rather face the hardship of life here than to be away from my love one's. Well for me, I will just continue to work hard here and maybe sometime if the Lord will bless me and increase my salary then that will be the consolation of God providence.

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sarsino

sarsino

Totally agree with you. I personally prefer to work locally and be able to provide my family their needs. Though practically speaking if i really doesn't have opportunity and doesn't feed enough my family then i can consider working abroad. I would like to work in Korea. Preferably in food industry.

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Carmilina

Carmilina

I want to work there too. Preferable to a restaurant or make up company.

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lovefoxycharms

lovefoxycharms

I also want to go to Korea but not to work, just to travel I guess. But, can I ask why you want to get a job there and why in the food industry? I'm just curious. Perhaps you like Korean food?

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pandooh

pandooh

Korea is a great place but what distresses me the most is that there is a discrimination wherever you go may it be at work or school. You watch something like this on youtube and even black Americans did not escape from it. I also heard that you have to be beautiful to have a job. LOL what a degrading qualities. Instead of looking at the abilities and skills they would look on what they can see within their perimeters and not the beyond.

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Mida

Mida

Yes, money can't always buy you happiness and belonging. There was a time I read that those who go abroad for better opportunities sometimes end up returning because of a glass ceiling they face in their new adopted country. They find it a bit hard to be on the same level with the locals in those countries - the locals always view them as inferior and a threat. That's something many of them don't face back home.

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mildredtabitha

mildredtabitha

Very true. I would really prefer to work locally or work online if there are no jobs in my country. There is no guarantee that someone can get a job when they decide to move abroad. There is high rate of racism in many countries and it also takes long to adjust in a foreign country. Also, the country someone might be running to is also not perfect. It is better to stop dreaming about getting rich and running abroad in hope of a better life.

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AngelaDyer

AngelaDyer

Oh, darling. I completely understand. I worked in the Philipines as well, and the salary was awful. You should definitely go abroad if you want to have a higher income. In the beginning, you'll probably have to find an entry-level job, and then you could advance. By the way, when living in the Philippines, I found this handy pay stub generator https://www.thepaystubs.com/. I've been using it ever since. Wonder why? Well, because I started keeping track of my salary information, the taxes I paid, and so on. So, yeah, I became more organized and more successful in a way.

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