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

Name or Nickname: anne

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Email: anne_rosario1129@yahoo.com>

Do you want us to publish your email: Yes

Country of Residence: Thailand

Any Website: none

Profession: Social Worker/ Teacher

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: No. There's no
place like for especially on one's retireable age

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Yes,becuase by being employed I can help my family.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: Yes, because of the remittances, dollar reserve of our country is alleviated.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: Homesickness at first. But the most is no job awaits for one's comeback in the Philippines.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Certainly. For me, I wouldn't waste my brain in another country if our country's "in positions" are just and no palakasan system.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Currently here in Thailand. Most of the Filipinos came here in tourist visa. Well, some really tour around to see the beauties of this country but most seeks for an opportunity for a greener pasture. Some succeeded but now many will be returning home due to immigration rule. some also in tears because they were victims of illegal recruiters. TIP number 1, "huwag paloloko sa illegal recruiters". Number two, be prepared for any changes.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: Hope to be a social worker, to help Filipinos in especially difficult circumstances. Yes, we have our embassies, I believe if a social worker is a great help in our embassies if they employ one.

What is best about being a Filipino: In any aspect of social living, taas noo pa rin mga Filipino.Brain and ability wise.

Any Message for Us: KUDOS for bringup this website. I shall inform my fellow OFWs here to visit your site too. God Bless to all of you who made this site ossible.