Are you not afraid to work abroad and live by yourself?

I think it sounds really exciting! I know you would be out of your comfort zone but sometimes it's really good to test yourself and try out new things. You might end up loving it! Is it a permanent job or a temporary contract? If it really didn't work out then maybe you could change your mind or come back at the end of a certain time. I guess you should probably before you go how long you would be contracted to stay there. I lived abroad for a year when I was younger and it was quite scary at first and my grasp of the language wasn't brilliant but being immersed in a foreign language made me learn quickly and become more confident, and as I was studying out there my course allowed me to make new friends, as hopefully your job will too. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Hi Livvy. I get those jitterbugs too. So much so that I never took up any of my offers to go and live and work overseas. I have some level of regret now as I would have achieved so much more had I done that. I am now considering studying overseas and those bugs still come a nagging but I refuse to hold myself back anymore. I would suggest that you make the best of opportunities when they come your way and bolster past those jitterbugs. Good luck in whatever you do and may it be for the best. (lol)

What a coincidence! Just recently, my husband and I had a serious talk about our cash flows and savings. We have been married for five years now and we do have a lovely daughter who is turning three this year. In view of this, I personally am quite worried with her future education. Honestly, we don't have any savings for two valid reasons. One, I'm the only one working for my own family. My husband is currently out of job. Several times did I reiterated to my husband that he should be the one working and feeding us while I take care of our child. But I feel it fell on deaf ears. I guess it was partly because he has only finished high school. Second, we have many debts particularly from overusage of credit cards. Anyway, we came to a common decision that I will be the one going to another Asian country to work for at least a year. I do recall that when I was still single, I dreamt of going to foreign lands but on a vacation. I had to admit that I'm quite afraid of going there without any companion. But because of difficult times in our country and for our daughter's future, I feel that I should act now so that we could pay off all our existing obligations and save up for our child's education. I assume you're also a Filipino because of the photo of the country which accompanies your discussion. But if I'm going there with somebody I know, perhaps a relative, it might be a different story. I guess I won't feel too homesick while working there. If you're an unmarried person, it is adviseable that you try your luck in other countries. After all, you're going to have your friend accompanying you there; not to mention the high income and career advancement you'd probably gain there.

i am not afraid to live by myself. and i wished to work abroad for a good earnings. but as i said in my post before, i am worried with my family if they will be left without me...

This is my personal opinion thus, should not be viewed or considered as professional advice. If you are single and it's in line with your degree or profession, why not give a try. But if you have a family, I think it's not the right place for you to be with. Family should never be compromised for the sake of a few bucks. I have seen so many families broken because of a parent working abroad and the others left at home. If you could bring your family, that would be good. Others may have opinions. You have the final decision. Thank you.

when I applied for work i do not think of myself on what it would be and the rest of the thing, The thing I was thinking is for my family I have to do it although it is very hard to leave out of the Country but I still pursue on it just to help all of my family and it was a sweet fruit after all of my sacrifices because I bought already my own real estate, I bought a Hose and a small Land for my Mother and to my 2 brothers as well i also helped them to go out of the Country also with my expenses and knowledge on what company they have to applied for so that they could also save and build their own house in the future...

ei! most of us filipinos has the same dream like you, to work abroad (we all know the reasons), leaving your family is really a big decision to make but you have to choose, if you really love to help them and prove something to yourself, you don't need to hesitate sometimes for us to succeed we have to sacrifice some things, but if you really can't live without them around better not to pursue it, don't do things if you're really not sure think a thousand times.

This is one disadvantage of going to work abroad,that missing your Friends,Family,and familiar surroundings will lead you to be homesick,and perhaps want to quit and go home again. There is also the possibility that you will meet and make new friends,experience and enjoy a different culture to the one you grew up with,and perhaps gain new skills in Languages and business.It all depends on your belief in yourself,have you the self confidence to make the jump to this new experience? Would You be working with this Friend if you got the Job? That would be at least one person You know to help you settle in.. I went to Germany from Ireland during the 80's to Learn the Language there and gain experience for My Job.I really enjoyed my time there.In saying that,I would be the independent type-I had the option of a placement with some of the other members of my group,but I wanted the Language experience,and opted to go it alone so I wouldn't have the distraction of Speaking English some of the time..Of Course,Now,with the Internet being worldwide and almost everyone having a cellphone,You'd not be out of contact with your Family.That's both good and bad-Good that you can contact them at almost any time you want,but also,bad that having such easy contact will continually remind you how far away they are! I wish you luck with your Decision!

It's a normal feeling to be afraid and have jitters for a change. Life is full of risk taking. You need to take risk to know what sort of person you really are without the comfort of family, home and environment. Take your chance. In taking risk you need to weigh everything out. List the advantage and disadvantage and then make your decision. I work abroad for two year as an expatraite for our company with my family and we all made a lot of adjustments. The first six months is very difficult. You have to set everything up, you need to get your social security number, set your bank account, find an apartment, find schools for the kids, and at the same time you start with your new work. It's tough but we were able to survive the two year in abroad and are now back again to our home country enjoying the fruits of working abroad. Just prepare yourself for a rough times and you'll be fine. As the songs says 'when the going get tough the tough get going.'

I worked and lived abroad for a very long time and im not so happy coz everytime im away i leave my babies behind. And it is so sad to to know that you have to be awy from the kids for span of time and leaving them to other people makes heart aches.

It's natural for you to feel a bit unsure about certain decisions that will make a radical change in your life. I would suggest though that you take more time to think about it. Because if you would not own up the fact that it's gonna be lonely and hard out there, you would find a lot of emotional baggage to linger while you need to focus on the work assigned for you. That's difficult, you know. It takes an emotional toughness to actually work abroad. Many Filipinos end up successful in going abroad, but we do not rule out that there are those who end up wayward and failures in heir fields because they are not able to take the alienation and loneliness that this situation brings with it. Pray over it. You have to be able to fully embrace the idea that this life is not a decision to be taken very lightly. But I hope you can come up with a decision where you can find utmost peace. I am sure that when you follow your heart, no obstacle is ever big to ever stop you from pursuing your dreams. More power.

If you are not married then go for it man. An opportunity like that don't always come in your life. I was once in your position, A company outside the country emailed me and offer me a job for middle east. I was referred by my friend who is working there. The company will shoulder all the expenses on going there. I didn't go because I am a family man and I am not ready for it yet. My happiness is with my family. But I never regret on my big "D" because what is money with out love...

why not pursue your dream if that's what you ever wanted to...think and decide on that wisely,it's not all the time that you will be near with your family if you want to try something new on your career.You also have to explore and try to be totally independent....We all have to take the risk if we want to achieve something because life is taking chances anyway,how will you know if you can be what you want to be and do what you wanted to if you will not take the risk.

When I graduateg from High school ,I wanted to go abroad . I was not worried about living by myself . I think this was a good chance to improve myself. So if you think you can , you can ! NO thing can stop your speed!

I think working alone in a place far away from your home and family is a sacrifice that one should shoulder. Amidst the good income that you will get from it there is also the feeling that no one will be there for you. My brother in law who is working in Singapore had once told me that its very lonely and difficult to work in other country. Beside from the different culture that you have to embrace, you will also have to work all alone by yourself in your work and personal life. No one will be there to take care of you when you are sick or someone you could talk to share your problem. So before you have decided to work abroad, you should be certain to do this and have no doubt in yourself. I hope I have not discouraged you.

It needs willingness and sureness as far as your decision is concern girl! It's hard to say yes and after a while you will decide to go home or what! you make me remember of my former roomate who decided to flew for work and she just stayed there for a week and went home. Bad thing is they had a big loan just for her to get the job and fly abroad! I am always ready to go for work! I am very close to my dad and mom and sis but when I had an opportunity to work far from them, I grab the chance and I know I am sure with my decision as long as you will always pray and communicate with the people you love, evaluate yourself carefully and no one can decide for you, think of the different pros and cons and if you will say, you can do it, then go, but if staying with your family is more heavier in your heart then do not force yourself! maybe time will come you'll be ready!

hardworker