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

Name or Nickname: "JJ"

Do you want us to publish your name: No

Email: jolaw8471@yahoo.com

Do you want us to publish your email: Yes

Country of Residence: Philippines

Any Website: None

Profession: Lawyer

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: No, i would still prefer to enjoy my retirement years in the Philippines.

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Probably at this point in time.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: Definitely due to huge remittances. But i do hope that our country should not forever depend on these dollar remittances.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: temptation, broken home, the inability to raise your kids in the way you would want them to be.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Yes, indeed.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Dont go to Middle East as these countries still practice the slave/master relationship which is very disadvantageous to workers particularly domestic workers.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: Of Course a position in the labor department where i can craft perhaps policies that will tremendously help our workers.

What is best about being a Filipino: Hardworking individuals.

Any Message for Us: Keepupthe good work guys!