Are you willing to earn money away from the comfort of your family?

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September 25, 2017, 11:13 pm

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Are you willing to earn money away from the comfort of your family?

Has anyone of you guys think that working abroad far from the comfort of being with your family was a good idea to secure their future?

Maybe financially, but do you know that children that have a parent that was working abroad grows with an unpleasant or rather a bad behavior because they lack a member of his/her family, a mother or a father to guide him/her while growing up.

If you're one of those father or mother that works abroad, and having a vacation for at least once in a year, how are you managing your family for a short period of time of your break from your work? How are you explaining to them or expressing them your thoughts and how much you love them that you are willing to work and be far away for them a long period of time?

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cubo

cubo

Right now I'm the only person in my family who is earning money so everybody now is depending on me. I'm the oldest son and I always wanted to be independent of my parents but I never thought that my family, one day, could depend on me.

7 years ago

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DenisP

DenisP

That's a tough situation to be in, and I have immense respect for you. The way things traditionally go, children turn to their parents when they need money, as our elders are typically more financially stable while we are still finding out how to walk on our own two legs. I myself went through something similar when I was younger. My parents were going through a rough patch, as my father was never really the most diligent of workers. For a period of time, I was the only one working even though I wasn't even in my 20's, and the money I made was what kept our family alive. It's rough, but it certainly builds character.

6 years ago

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jeffreyjose48

jeffreyjose48

I agree with you. Its not easy to leave your family and go abroad to work. Here in the Philippines in my family and my wife's family we have a lot of overseas family members. They work abroad to earn for their family.

The problem is because they are not their to guide their children as they grow up. Instead of having financial freedom because of money they sent back home, the problem has become greater because children had no guidance.

6 years ago

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tophew

tophew

Yes I. Agree with you working abroad is very hard maybe in financially you can support them well but in bonding there is missing also the attitude of the children is different so for me I prefer working here not aboard despite of minimum wage is low but atleast I am with my family I can guide my kids on what is right and what is wrong.

7 years ago

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anor0428

anor0428

For me it is not really ideal to work abroad if your children are still young. Some of the kids who have parents working abroad are longing for the presence of their parents that sometimes can lead to rebellion. It would be best to be there for them, close enough to guide them as they grow up.

7 years ago

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dzannerz

dzannerz

But since now a day,we have more means of communication so maybe if you work away from your family,even though you'll gonna miss them but you have to face the reality and taking into considerations that you can give them a better life if you chooses to work away from your family.

7 years ago

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anor0428

anor0428

To be honest I cant work abroad and be away from my family. Especially now that my parents are growing old, I dont want to be away with them. I know that working abroad can give much more earning than working local, but for me, being with my family is more important. It is something that money cant buy, nothing compares to the feeling that you have your family waiting for you after work.

7 years ago

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Tronia

Tronia

That's a very valid point actually. I'd feel the same way if I'm honest - if I'd have to choose between a bit better wage or staying close to my family, I'd surely pick the first. Family is extremely important to me and they are able to motivate you and give you the energy to keep going!

7 years ago

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anor0428

anor0428

I agree. When things are not going good on your work, your family will comfort you. When you are sick, they will take care of you, unlike when you are working abroad, no one will be there. Maybe I am being pessimist, but I also think that what if something bad happens to my my family while I am away? I cannot take that.

7 years ago

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Tronia

Tronia

I can't say that I've considered working abroad away from my family because there was never a need to. I always managed to earn money through different ways but I do have quite a few friends that are currently working in other countries. Actually, I think the majority of my university friends are abroad, all away from their loved ones. Why? Because we have really bad job opportunities where I live and the wages are absolutely terrible.

I truly admire those that have the willpower and strength to go abroad and earn money. It can't be easy! I know that if I had to, I'd do it as well but luckily, I don't.

7 years ago

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ColdFlameChris

ColdFlameChris

It depends. As long as it's worth your sacrifice. You're working overseas because you want to earn big for your family. I'd go for it, as long as it's a nice job that will benefit me in the future and it will really give me a financial stability.

7 years ago

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wiseagent

wiseagent

When we plan a major change in our lives, we have to have the maximum certainty (since it's never possible to be 100% certain about the future) that the risk will be worth it.

Looking for a financial instability is something that everyone seeks, but not everyone knows where to actually look or what they really need to do to achieve this.

7 years ago

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anor0428

anor0428

It is true. Working abroad is a big decision, we cannot be sure about it. It is a big risk to work abroad because not all have become successful. We all know that some of the workers/employee have been abused by their employer. Some have been scamed or fooled by not giving the promised salary. So we must be really certain to choose the right decision.

7 years ago

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wiseagent

wiseagent

Besides all those problems that you mentioned, everything is even more difficult when you make a decision without knowing anyone. You go on your own, depending only on one's luck.

It has to be something strategically well planned.

7 years ago

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Keibah2

Keibah2

I'd rather not work abroad. I prefer to work home and go abroad for holidays. The comfort and support that comes from working at home is everything. I wouldn't want to trade that.

Where I'm from, the youths see this as a ticket to paradise. Some risk their lives while others get killed just to go overseas and it's really not worth it. It will be if it's meant to be.

7 years ago

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wiseagent

wiseagent

Sometimes it's all about how far you're willing to take risks. Such a decision can sometimes be very difficult to make and you have to think hard not to get frustrated. But I think sometimes you have to take risks to reach other levels.

7 years ago

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wiseagent

wiseagent

At the moment I am in a transitional phase regarding this issue because I want to leave my parents' house and make my own life but at the moment this isn't possible because I help with many expenses here at home.

Sometimes I feel a bit frustrated (because I think I should take a little more risk) that my plans have failed so many times, but I feel like I'm doing the right thing.

7 years ago

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Nikko25

Nikko25

Well, working abroad comes with lots of risks and sacrifices but if you find the right opportunity, it can be very rewarding financially. In addition, it also opens up a chance for the family to move abroad and if everything goes well, have a better life.

If we are to consider the emotional and mental wellbeing of the family as well as their relationships however, I don't think it is ideal for people with their own families, especially newly weds and newly started ones, to work abroad. Remember the thing about how "absence makes the heart grow fonder"? That's just plain rubbish. If this saying was true, then overseas workers would be the happiest couples but no. Rather than being happy, I have seen a lot of couples and families break up or grow awkward.

7 years ago

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Happyflowerlady

Happyflowerlady

I have never worked abroad in the sense of going overseas or to another country. I have worked in jobs where i had to be away from home all week, and sometimes had to do that for weeks at a time.
When you have a family and children, this puts a lot of stress on every one, and the kids have to take part of the responsibilities of the parent who is not there, and so dies the other parent.
My kids were always so happy to see me when I came home for the weekend, and i hated to have to leave again on Sunday evening or early Monday morning.
Sometimes, I missed work on Monday just so I could spend more time with my family. Since I just worked on commission sales, it was not like I had to be there certain hours like you would on a regular job; but it still cut out of the money that I would have earned from working that extra day.

7 years ago

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Judas2018

Judas2018

Here in America that's called 'moving out of the house.' All kids in America are encouraged to move out and blaze their own path at 18 or 19. It starts with college and hopefully continues or carries on with a good/decent job. How far away you move is your decision. Some people want to be very far from their family. Other people not so much. Sometimes you like being far away from your family when you're younger. But as you and they get older... you eventually decide to move closer to your family.

7 years ago

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overcast

overcast

I am already doing it and managing some how. Though I am not much earning money from the family. But it seems to be good idea for me to get back to family. But this is not something I want. I am making sure that I have enough money for the retirement. So on that note I am working harder. Yet to earn something good enough from the job though. But pushing everyday harder on that part. Hopefully next year or so, I'd be working harder towards the income enough to sustain myself in this new city. And the new people among which I am working harder.

7 years ago

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wallet

wallet

This method is good when we have really big financial problems and we can not handle them anymore. I do not agree to work in another city or country and leave my family behind. My family especially my kids would suffer, I would suffer and we all can get health problems because of this.
Staying home near the family is the best option.

7 years ago

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overcast

overcast

Not sure how that works out. But the way things are around. I think it's reasonable to say that comfort around family is not how things work. And often we have to leave the family for financial reasons. I think in such case things are justified. I'd surely understand people who do that though. Because some families have medical issues. And require a lot of medical expenses. So one has to understand their own set of the limitations.

7 years ago

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augusta

augusta

I have never liked the idea.My dad though wasn't working in another city but his job took more of his time away from us didn't like that he wasn't having time for us, so in the long run, we weren't really close to him and till he died he regretted that action.So I wouldn't even try that.That is why I prefer to work from home and be very close to my children.

7 years ago

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dzannerz

dzannerz

Well if the situation is in need, and you have no options in working far away from the comfort of your family, why not?? I mean..If its for your family's sake for their convenience because as the matter of fact,youll just doing that for them.

7 years ago

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jemuelterrado

jemuelterrado

I know it is a hard decision but it really depends in the situation and it is for the good sake of the son or daughter for their better life but every decision takes a consequence just like this. Working abroad is quite hard because you will always miss someone whom you left. If you have a child imagine they will grow up away from you and would have the possibility not to recognize you someday and would not have a proper guidance from you. It is better to take care your child than other does because we do not know what will be the situation of your son or daughter in the hand of other people.

7 years ago

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jayken

jayken

Yes I will do that for us to have a great life. To give my mother a better life and I could earn for my future life. And actually I'm currently waiting for my pidos so that I can go in qatar to work in a hotel. Working in a place or a country that far from your family and love ones is very lonely. But I have to this for a better life. I need to sacrifice for my family.

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felabruno

felabruno

Honestly I wouldn't leave my signicant other in another country. I don't have children but the thought of leaving to another country without anyone you love seems scary. If I was desperate I guess I would do it but if there's no need I'd rather make less money and be with the people I love.

7 years ago

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anor0428

anor0428

I agree with you. it is risky and scary at the same time.

Being home with your family is something that money cant buy. Even if you get less salary compare to what you can get from working abroad, still the feeling of being with them is worth more than the money.

7 years ago

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DanoCath

DanoCath

I think the majority of us would definitely be willing to earn money away from the comfort of the family. I believe that everyone wanted independence, and one way to realize it is to make a living out of ourselves. We all need to make it to the real world without depending our parents all the time. Our parents are there to guide us and not make us be dependent on them all the way, life is too short we never know when we'll gonna lost our parents so we need to established independence that even they're not around anymore we still can make it.

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Rock1987

Rock1987

Both factors are important in a person's life. During early days people should look for highly paying jobs even if they have to move to a different place. I have seen many people go abroad to earn tons of money. They get more opportunities abroad than what they are getting in their home town. I prefer to live with my family rather than going someplace else to earn more money. I am happy with what I earn living with my family.

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AmieBotella

AmieBotella

Working far away from your loved ones is not for everybody. But for those who do this, I admire you all. It is not an easy task. Especially for that person working. I have been at the other end of this arrangement. Once upon a time, my husband decided to work abroad and leave me and my then 2 years old son. It is so heartbreaking for me to see my son waiting for his father to come home. Whenever he sees a guy whose profile and built matches my husband, he would shout and call, "Dad!" Although everyday we Skype with him, it is so different for him. After some time he came home and my son does not want to be with him. When we ask him where's dad, he would point to the computer for Skype. Heartbreaking to see. But that is life. Now my son is nine years old and we're happy that we're all together. I think it is such an ordeal for all the members of the family to live apart from each other. But nothing in this life is ever easy, so you always have to work things through for the good of all. And always remember the reason why you both decide to do this so that whatever difficulties you both have, this will always keep you motivated.

7 years ago

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Blank629

Blank629

It is hard to think that you will go far from your family for job. Some takes the risk and others not. For me, it is depend on the situation. If I need some money urgent, so maybe I have no choice but to go out my comfort zone and find something that will help me to earn more money.

7 years ago

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McLay18

McLay18

Each person has his own unique story and motivations in life. I am now working on with my papers to finally live and get married abroad. I have been the breadwinner of my family and I was able to put my siblings to University. I love them and I will never be the person who I am right not if were not of them, however I believe that now is the right time that I choose what will make me feel valued and loved. Again, we are all unique, we all have our demons and monsters, pains and joys, triumphs and defeats. I need to go far to provide for them and to provide peace, joy and love to my self.

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iamawriter

iamawriter

It was more a rule rather than an exception that we, after we completed our studies had to leave the shores seeking greener pastures. There being no job opportunities most did that. We are now back after having spent our prime years in a city holding responsible jobs there.

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ballyhara

ballyhara

Well, my country is going through a very hard situation, that has made thousands of people to go abroad. So we have those thousands of families separated, in order to have a better earning and lifestyles. I had to leave my family (parents, cousins, sisters), since I was a teen to study and work in another state, and then had to work abroad too for some time. That is really hard but in my case, eventually worked good, my family has been very supportive and we have to understand this is for own good. Totally understand everyone who has to make this decision, is not easy but is the bravest one.

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Pixie06

Pixie06

The rate of unemployment is quite high in my country. There are many graduates but only few jobs available. Most of us study with the aim to get a good job with a decent salary. However, this is not the case in my country and many young adults are immigrating abroad for this reason. No one really likes to leave their home country but sometimes we have to do it as there are no other options. Moreover nowadays it is much easier to communicate with our relatives from other countries. We have whatsapp, Facebook and other social platforms.

7 years ago

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saygorem

saygorem

Yes and not. So my answer is it depends on the needs and necessities of my family. I do not have any children but I am married. We don't need to earn big bucks for us to survive, we are just the two of us. But if ever we had our own child, I definitely have to leave and find a lot of money because raising a single child now is very hard to do nowadays.

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DenisP

DenisP

In some ways yes, and in some ways no. It is all going to depend on what conditions we're talking about, and what sort of relation I have to said family members. If we're talking about going abroad and leaving my parents, for example, then I don't really see an issue with that. They have their own lives, and it is time for you to build the foundation for yours. You can still keep in contact with them. However, if it means leaving your significant other and possibly your children, I would question that a bit more. If I could not take them with me then I would try my hardest to make the best of the situation with them at the current location. If it is a matter of life or death, then certainly I would go without hesitation, but that is an extreme circumstance.

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PedroP

PedroP

This question for depends on the conditions of work. Would I be able to visit my family regularly? How would the wage be and how about worker benefits? Everything has to be measured and taken into consideration.

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jaymish

jaymish

Friends life is really hard and they are some choices we make that are heartbreaking. Children are resilient and will survive and grow up to be magnificent human beings. In my country, I know of parents who put their children in boarding school when they are still in Nursery or Grade 1. The parents work out of the country, to make money to feed and educate their children. I don't think I can blame them.

I personally if the money was right would go abroad to work, for a few years. I would make money and make sure my family is financially secure. We all need to understand without money, very little is possible.

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honeybabe

honeybabe

It really depends on the situation if you are a father and a bread winner and no one else there is no choice but to think of better way to survive and give comfort to your family especially the children. Working abroad as “OFW” is very usual or shall I say the only hope that a parent could do to give their family a better life. Because of financial difficulty parents should have to sacrifice away from their family. It is really hard and painful to that family left their missing each other company as well they don’t see their children growing up. Thanks to the technology now like messenger and Skype and other online communication family has the chance to see or communicate each other more.

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plasmablutte12

plasmablutte12

My first thought about it will be the same thing to you. As time passed by, I realized you don't really necessarily to go abroad just to earn a lot of money. Only you need to do is change your career of high paying job related. Most of us today had a job dying, as time goes by, and opportunities keep changing. Supposedly, every foreign establishment looking to a person that can maintain website companies like Facebook.

In today's generation, I think having 4 years course in Information technology is not necessarily to take it, for the long time unless you need proper guidance to take proper training of programming, as I recommend. Now, the top high paying job is in the field of information technology. There a lot of possible high paying opportunity that exist today, but not yet discover by everybody. I don't really recommend going abroad unless it is necessary.

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

At first, by family, I thought you meant like parents. I would be willing to earn money away from my family in that case because you can't live with your parents forever and you can manage to live in another country from your parents especially if it helps you to get a better career/job. But I would never want to earn money in another country from my wife and kids. You wouldn't be able to enjoy free time with them and I doubt anyone would be happy with it so what is the point of trying to earn money if you and your family are not happy.

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Authord

Authord

Yeah, I'm willing to earn money even at the end of the earth, providing it's worth the stress, and my family will give me the needed support, but it all actually boils down with the relationship you have with your family, some people don't really have good relationship with their family and won't even think twice before zooming off, now that a better excuse is at hand.
But you need to remember that without money your family will be in trouble, so you need that money.

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vhinz

vhinz

Working abroad would a great opportunity to uplift the livelihood of the family but there are consequences that are associated with it and sometimes it resulted to a broken family. It is really a challenge to both husband and wife to be separated each other. Children that are left in the care of husband or wife develops bad behavior especially if there needs of being attended has not been given. It could also develop a gap between the parent and the children especially if they were being left at the very young age. There's a big different between the parents that are on the side of their children as the grow up from those parent working abroad as their children grow up.

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vinaya

vinaya

When I was a child, I lived with father in a city. My father had a job in the city and mother worked on the farm. I was with the father because I was a sick child and I frequently needed medical attention. When I was a teen, I lived away from mother and father. I was enrolled in a private school in the city and there were no good schools in the small town where my mother and father lived. Since I spent my childhood away from my parents, I understand how it feels to be away from parental care. I will never live away from the comfort of my family even if I could earn better.

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mabhel

mabhel

I only have my mother with me and though I am the sole provider for our needs and there is a greener pasture for me to earn bigger, still, I can't consider looking for or accepting a job that will separate me from her. I want to take care of her especially that she's no longer getting any younger. I want to stay beside her even if time will come that I'll have my own family too. For me, the time I'll be spending with her is more valuable than the money I'll be earning away from the comfort of being with her.

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Juliemonkey

Juliemonkey

For me, yes I'm very willing. I'm the third daughter in my family and two of my sisters are still in school. So if I have a chance to work far away from home, I'll take it. It is for the better. And I like to be independent too.

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Soulwatcher

Soulwatcher

I have worked far away from my family in the past and for good money too. And I will be the first to tell you that money ISN"T EVERYTHING. Once there is a separation in the family, the family structure falls apart. Once I came home and started working local again things finally smoothed out. But it took months to get things back to normal.

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Krisleen

Krisleen

First of all, there is no such thing as financial security in employment. That's the harsh reality. It's simply because you are earning active income. This means that when your work stops, your income stops so why bother earning money away form your family if it won't really give you the security you want. Working abroad won't guarantee you a bright future. I've met a lot of people who are still struggling financially despite working abroad. These people turned into entrepreneurs now. Don't confine yourself with employment. It's not the only way to earn money.

If you want to earn while having the freedom of spending time with your family, then business is the way to go. It's not gonna be easy but it's all worth it. Don't just work to simply earn money. Strive for financial freedom and develop your character. It will give you a bright future. Financial freedom means you are earning without depending on employer's paychecks. It means you are earning more than enough. Money is not an issue and at the same time, you have the freedom because you are earning passive income. You are earning more while you are free to do things that are more important in life. This is what I am pursuing right now. I am earning at home. I don't need to work abroad. I will definitely get that financial freedom and live my dreams. That will be a very bright future.

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MarkJ94

MarkJ94

Yes I guess, I'm willing to earn money away from the comfort of my family because sometimes you have to sacrifice something just to gain something in exchange. The concept of opportunity cost may be apply in this kind of situation. Would you rather work local where you will just earn less which insufficient from your daily or monthly expenses? Nowadays, we should really practical in how we think for opportunities may come only once per year or even years before you can another one. My mother also work abroad and I would say yes that from the first few years she is there, my feelings for her went away there are times that I don't want to talk with her but as time goes by I realized the sacrifices she make and everything she do just to supply what we need. Sometimes time is all we need to appreciate and to understand things, don't let hatred overcome you instead spread it with love and understanding and you will realize or reflect for all the things. Well God bless and thank you everyone.

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jaymish

jaymish

@Krisleen, most people who accept work abroad do so because of the money. The money is normally substantially higher than they could ever hope to earn with their skills at home. Most of us that live outside the Us, know a cleaner in that country earns more than the average in some countries.

The normal scenario is that an opportunity will arise where mostly the breadwinner will get the opportunity, to go abroad for a couple of years, earn some money, come invest it at home so that his family can get financial security. The goal is not normally job security but long-term financial security.

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tiffiecute

tiffiecute

Am I willing to earn money away from the comfort of my family? Yes, if it will provide them comfort life and better future.

You're talking about overseas, I guess. Philippines is one of those Countries with most OFW's employed globally. Due to an increasing unmatched profiled jobs and low wages and benefits locally, Filipinos would cling on that rope of sacrifice for their families' welfare.

For my family, as long as I'm not working illegally, I reap the fruits of labour favourably and being able to give them the best of life, I'd go for it. They would understand in time if not outrightly the reason and purpose of the need in working away from them.

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Neutron04

Neutron04

I don't think so if you are to ask me. That is why I resigned from work and become a freelance home base worker. I want to see my kids grow that is the most precious time of their lives. Though being away give better opportunity and good earning but I am a type of person who is much more comfortable with my family around. I don't mind earning just enough while being with my loved ones than going out of my comfort zone and earning much more bigger. I had a friend who used to travel a lot and probably can see his kids once or twice a year feels very much uncomfortable with them already. Simply because he finds them different and needs a lot of time catching up. In the end he resigned and opted for a simple business than loosing the family time all of his life. You know what he feels more contented than he is before. Take it from a guy who is always away from home.

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peachpurple

peachpurple

honestly speaking, I am not willing to work far away from my home because I have kids at home, I will missed them dearly, missed their smiles, chatters and smell of their hair. But for the sake of earning money, I guess that I have to sacrifice either one.

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potentialwriter

potentialwriter

Of course, I am. I have been trying to earn money online for over ten years now. For the first eight years, I couldn't figure things out at all. I continued buying ebooks and all sorts of money making stuff online, but all to no avail. The most shocking part is that I keep hearing how some people are making $100, $200, or more daily online working at the comfort of their homes. I have only been making some few cents daily doing some little home jobs now, hoping to figure things out before the end of the year.

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jemuelterrado

jemuelterrado

Based on situation i am facing right now, i am forced to leave Philippines because i am in need now. I am currently in the process of supervising my papers to make my flight soonest as possible. The last time i posted in this thread changed because unknowingly and unexpectedly that i will be in this situation right now. I know this would be hard for me and to my family but i must set aside things first to earn money for a better life and to overcome this trials.

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Baburra

Baburra

I don't really care about my family all that much and they will be able to do fine without me so yes I would be up for it. I would actually prefer it but it would be a little more difficult since I would have to earn a lot to live up to the standard of life I've been accustomed to. I'm not really the type to get homesick or get too sentimental and miss people so I think I wouldn't have much trouble adjusting to that new situation if it happened, provided that I like the place I moved to.

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Rumu

Rumu

I think i can relate to this post drawing from my lifetime experiences.

I grew up in a military home. My dad was always moving from place to place, though we were allowed to move with him to a new place every time, we thought it was best to stay put at one place in order to live a normal life. But i can say that his absence affected the family. It might sound like an easy choice or even normal for one or both to be away from their family working but its really not a good idea. I think every parent should think through it carefully before making such decisions which can be life changing.

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cess08

cess08

Yes, maybe I would consider working abroad if given a chance to earn more money. I understand it's never easy to leave our family and take the risk of living a normal life with them. But with our technology, there are numerous ways on how to communicate and lessen the feeling of being away from them. I respect others opinion on this matter but being the eldest in the family, it's hard to see if you're not providing enough for their needs.

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jusumortal

jusumortal

I was thinking about that but no. I would never travel away from my family just to earn more money. I guess I have that thought from my father. He was an engineer. He was offered many times to work in Dubai with his brothers. But he didn't accept it. He didn't want to be away from us. Life is short and he wanted to spend time with us every day during his breaks. He's gone, I miss him but at least I'm glad that I got to know him before he died. I don't care if I don't get paid as much if I were to go abroad. It doesn't matter. As long as we have the money to buy everything we need, and I have time for my family, it's fine for us.

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kd06

kd06

What you stated out there is actually correct but i would have to say that it can depend on the type of family you have. I have a friend/neighbor who recently went to Bahrain to work there and have to leave behind her two kids to her husband and her mother. She loves her kids dearly that is why she went aboard for them to have a brighter future. Now, since day one, she never loses communication with them and video calls everyday, assuring her kids that she loves them very much. She checks how their day went and the things they did that day, if their meal was great and the such. Plus she left them in her mother's care, a granny who ever-lovingly takes care of them and she too, assures them too of their mother's love for them. As long as there are right people surrounding your kids they won't be strayed.

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Einalem

Einalem

As for me, I am willing to pursue my career away from the comfort of my parents and siblings. I want to grow and nurture myself to learn how to be independent. However, when time comes I will be having my own family, I'm not willing to earn money away from them. I want to be by my children's side as they grow, or at least one of their parents is. Children's development is more important than money.

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sonnyisabeast

sonnyisabeast

My father worked his way from the lowest position in a ship to captain or master mariner. He slaved to make a life that's easier for his children, and I will forever be thankful for that. But I never grew up with bad behavior or anything like that, our mom was with us. He always told me to find a job that I like, something that's easier, one that would not require me to be in a different country, far away from my own family. I always took it to heart. But I also want the same thign for my own children now, so if there is an opportunity to earn more money, I will be there. But i has to be at least four times hat I am earning now, that's my deal.

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