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

Name or Nickname: yrren

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Do you want us to publish your email: No

Country of Residence: taiwan

Profession: caregiver

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: nope,'coz i'd still love to go back home,i miss everything in the phils.especially my family,punta sa mall kahit walang pera,i worked here just to have something in the future that can provide us a comfortable living,and of course to help my parents.

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: yes it is,coz i'm able to help my parents and i'm able to give my kids those things that he can't have if i'm not working here,mahirap lang kasi malayo sa kaniya lagi ko sila namimiss.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: yes i think so,kasi malaki ang nagiging contribution ng ofw's through remittance that we are sending back home.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: first is that you always have to face the discrimation when you are working abroad,'coz no matter how good your education is mababa pa din ang tingin nila sa mga foreign workers like us ofw's.second is that i can't be able to raise my kid on my own,i can't be able to see all the changes that's happening to him everyday.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: yes kind of,but i know that even if a lot of professionals going to other countries to work, there's still a part of them that is longing to serve our country and i know that there will come a time that they'll gonna comeback and stay home.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: to those who wants to work here or in any country,just keep in mind that working abroad is not as easy as other people think,but if you have the courage and perseverance,and you have goals in life that you want to achieve then go on.wherever you might be just always put your trust in the LORD,never forget him,'coz in any times of trouble he will never leave you and that is for sure.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: maybe a post that can help domestic helpers that are being maltreated by their employers.they need attention and to stop it na rin

What is best about being a Filipino: the best about being filipino is that we are all known for being thoughtfull,friendly and most especially kahit saan mo dalin nakaka adapt marunong kasi makisama sa kahit anong lahi and very hardworking....

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