Back in 2003 when nursing was perceived as very in-demand around the world, my mom and my then-employer persuaded me to take the course so that I can go abroad. Half-heartedly, I gave in and after passing the board exam, embarked on processing my papers to go to the United Kingdom. When my visa arrived, it finally hit me – I am leaving my family.
Are you a Filipino aspiring to work abroad?
Do you want to find a good paying job outside the country, without the fear of being scammed or getting into some other trouble?
Many Filipinos dream of working abroad to seek greener pastures, and in order to keep them protected on their quest for a better life, the Philippine government created a specific agency that specialises in the needs of the Philippine overseas worker.
Working abroad has always been the dream of many Filipinos, especially those who aspire to improve their means of living through working for a higher salary. It’s very common to find Filipino overseas workers literally everywhere especially in the Middle East.
Years ago, it wasn’t so hard to apply and work abroad.
There are countless employment opportunities abroad for us Filipinos.
To give you a brief background of myself, I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. I also have experiences with various multinational companies here in our country like Accenture and Ericsson, which puts me at an advantage if I wanted to go overseas to work as an OFW. Read More
“I’m stuck between I need to save money and you only live once (YOLO)”
I came across this funny quote and it made me reflect on my experiences as an OFW’s wife. I experienced being a one-day millionaire at times when the remittance would arrive, but also a pauper weeks later waiting for the next payment.
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