OFWs Around The Globe

Statistically, more than 2.2 million Filipinos are working out of the country, "abroad" as we call it. Scattered among neighboring countries in Asia, has even reached the farthest probably, and most of them are working in some of the most unsettled countries in the Middle East. I am one of them.

Some foreign friends asked me the question why and how, over and over again. Why not work within the country? Why not engaged in business if there are no works available? How do I managed being far away from my family? so on and so forth.

1st, why not within the country? 
There are no jobs available for everybody. And if you are lucky to have an ordinary job, the net pay is not enough. Once all the monthly expenses is deducted, like fares, food allowance ( for lunch and snacks ), clothing expenses, and make-ups expenses for the girls, the take home pay is not enough.

2nd, why not engaged in business? 
No capital, period. It isn't easy to venture into business especially if you don't have the capital. Borrow from the bank? Again if you cannot prove to bank you are capable of paying or if you have other source to pay the loan, then it is a no no too. Must presents land titles, bank deposits, anything worthy to called "collateral".

3rd, how do I managed being away from my family?
Homesickness as we OFWs call it is the first and the hardest to overcome. But why we still do it? It is because we want our family, especially our children, to have a better future. By being able to provide their basic needs and their school needs, we know they will have more chance of a better life than the life we are having.

And to those who find my blog somewhat useful, or entertaining, or even educational, thank you, I hope to hear from you. And this is my first blog, so in case you find something wrong, please do excuse me.  

God bless!