OFW Journals (OFW Stories on the News) and Some OFW Employment, Career & Business Tips

Name or Nickname: Lyn

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Email: marilynkk28@yahoo.com

Do you want us to publish your email: Yes

Country of Residence: Republic of Korea

Any Website: www.marilynkk28@friendster.com

Profession: English Teacher

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: No, Maybe if I have "that much money" I'll rather go back home coz for me "There's still no place like home".

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Yes of course, working aboard help me and my family financially, bcoz I wont earn the same way as I am eraning now here (Korea) if I was just working back there in Manila.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: Yes, OFW's remittances helps a lot but I still can't see any improvement on our economy.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: Being alone and away from one our family,friends and loveones is the hardest and most undesirable part for people working abroad.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Sorry, I dont know what do you mean by brain drain? But how about mental, psychological and physical malnutrition/drain? these I worry about!

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Do your best! Work hard! Gain pride and respect for yourself and for our country!For those who wanna be a teacher like me here in Korea: Teach them well. Work hard and dont mind descrimination (if there will be) instead take it positively by showing them we can even do better!

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: I will be a nice friend and a shoulder to lean on. To be in a position
where I can help protect their (Filipinos) rights.

What is best about being a Filipino: Versatile (Matibay ang sikmura, matapang ang loob). Jack of all trades (Kahit saan pwede "all around").

Any Message for Us: MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT! Take care abd see you all at home.