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

Country of Residence: Malaysia

Website: www.geocities.com/altaresjimenez

Company name: Gordon Architect

Profession: Architect

Working in abroad is beneficial because of the marginal income that we can extend assistance to the so called Filipino customary of "close family ties", especially the benefit that we can provide to our very dear parents.

If the political situation in our country will just continue to disrupt our economic situation affecting the living condition of the people, we still decide to settle abroad or migrate in a country that our children and my days of retirement will provide me more peace of mind.

Our economy is getting better because of the OFW's because of the revenue that we provide to the economy. But this contribution is now part of being eaten by this present political disturbance.

I'm really worried of this brain drain where our professionals and technicians serving other countries like me. I myself, I thought of just going here abroad for a while to earn savings and start a professional career back to our country, but it was lenghten over because of the situation of our fluctuating economy that disrupt by politics and driving us away.

My advice to my fellow countrymen who wish to work abroad like us , is find the job that intended to your profession or expertise. This is a credit for achievement to your self and to the company you work because you know the job well. In return a credential is waiting to achieve. second is the most important to save money that well provide your interest and inpiration on what you intented for. Work as professional, no jealousy, dont think on racial difference, be patience on fellow's annoying mentalities, be calm and friendly in the workplace.

If given post to serve OFW's. An OFW office should be located exactly inside the International Airport Terminal which well generally provide immediate assistance to all departing and arriving OFW.