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

Name or Nickname: Gen

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Email: vieve965@yahoo.com

Do you want us to publish your email: No

Country of Residence: Netherlands

Profession: student

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: I intend to stay here for quite a while but I would eventually go back home once a good opportunity arrives

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Yes, because I get paid better here and I when I want to put up a business it's much easier than how we do back home. Too much bureaucracy and it takes a lot of time.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: Yes it's getting better mainly because of remittances

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: I find this a silly question. home sickness of course,freedom, you'll miss your loved ones

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Of course. If all "good" people leaves the country what's gonna happen to us and to our economy? but yah, what can we do?

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Know your rights, wag tatanga tanga. Make sure to have a contract before leaving, know all details, make sure you have contact numbers of organizations or people who can help you there just in case (police, embassy,etc.), learn as much about that country, and USE YOUR BRAIN and Speak up. If you feel/ were abused tell someone, if you have problems, tell someone.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: organize workshops, put up a complaint group, fund raising,

What is best about being a Filipino: Hospitable people, Loyal, intelligent, hard workers

Any Message for Us: Is there anything I can do for the country? If in case there is, let me know.