What do you think if you are working in other country and you are alone !

Congratulations for landing a job here. You are fortunate enough to have a job of your own, it's quite difficult to find a job in Manila at this time. Yes, your courage and self confidence have brought you here, which means to say, You are a mere survivor of the word survival. Keeping in touch with your friends and relatives back home or all over the world will keep you sane. (that keeps me sane). Why sad of being alone, why not take this opportunity to learn something about yourself? Soul searching as I may say. Hmmm.. odd? nope. I am in the situation like yours, but I take this opportunity to talk more to myself and to God per se. during my idle time, and "alone" time, am not alone after all. (Just don't make it outloud others might hear you and think you are a kind of a lunatic). I took it as a breather...

I have never visited any country so far. i would like to in future, for studies of for job. I heard about Thailand, and its places and also the food. i surely have a plan . So you are working in Thailand but away from friends, yes its really difficult to be like that, but if we need our employment sometimes we have to do so. Its good that you are updating about each other . After all good friends are necessary in life. enjoy your job , other wise you cant give your 100 percent.And boredom, ohh there are many ways make new friends, read books and mylot is here for you and we are here to discuss.

My friend your boredom could be overcome when you just make yourself busy and instead of feeling lonely,just think you have a family waiting in the Philippines to take your salaries for their daily needs.I was also like that before when I arrive in Taiwan as a factory worker.That was 1998 and I really felt homesick when I was already working for one week in the factory.I would just think of my family and that they badly needed my salary for our daily needs.My being homesick was gone upon thinking of our need to survive.I know you could also do that,we have the same profession as of now,because I have been a tutor for quite sometime now, but I was only here in our country struggling to live a simple life.

Spend more time in creating new friends with your co-workers and students. Reach out to your friends and relatives here in the Philippines through Skype, Facebook, twitter or to myLot or to other social network sites. I hope it can ease that nagging feeling. I can see where youre coming from. Though I have not been in other country but I can say something because I have a lot of friends and relatives who are working and living abroad. Initially, that was their feeling but as time passed by they managed to survive in a foreign place. Thanks

First of all congratulations on finding work in a foreign country. It was not an easy decision to leave and it is not easy to live away from friends and family.I am English, married to a Greek and I have lived in Greece for six years. I rarely meet any other English people, although I do meet Americans and others who can speak English, but not on a daily basis. I am interested in meeting people, whatever their nationality and the differences in our backgrounds is not a problem. I try to keep in touch with what is going on in England by reading magazines and by watching TV channels and by keeping internet contacts regular. What I miss most is the humour of my country because culturally people's sense of humour is often quite different. so when I do meet up with other English people I enjoy a laugh and a joke. I would suggest that you try to buy newspapers from home and ring or email friends there regularly. Also to meet with others from the Filipines - preferably those who are happy living in Thailand. Unhappy compatriots will make you feel worse. You may be going through a difficult period at present, having adjusted to a new country and job and now you are stopping to assess the situation. I personally get over any bad patches by just living for the day and doing my best to enjoy it. This works for me.

I know its not easy to work in other country specially if you feel alone,,but try to mingle with other citizen ,maybe you didn't see,,but they are also friendly, ,,

Since you are a teacher I am sure the situation is not scary like how other people experienced. I am sure you can adjust easily with the environment and socialize with the people out there. Unlike with other people who are work abroad with less information and low education-most of them are likely become the victim of bad situation. Pray is the best thing and companion you have at this moment. As long as the communication between you and your other colleague is open then you don't need to worry about. If you think you are not comfortable and you are not happy with your job, then never hesitate to fly back home. Your safety matters the most.

Hi there. I have one friend in Taiwan too and she is an English Teacher. I wonder if you know of her. I wonder what does it feels like too if you are alone in a country without any people who has the same citizenship as yours. I think I can handle it and I will just see to it that I will chat with my family in Phil. everyday. That could keeps me going. maybe. Being a lone is not good but if it's for awhile I think I can stand it. And anyway, it's for me and my family so all the hard work will be paid of soon.