Working Abroad
By Jaymie Suh
@cherriefic (10399)
Philippines
November 11, 2017 11:17pm CST
It seems that a lot of people from our country (Philippines), are opting to work abroad. It will mean that they will be away from their family and friends but they still choose to do that.
The reason is simple. Employers abroad pay way more than if they will work from here. They can provide a better life for their kids than to stay with them. It's a sad truth that parents have to leave their children in exchange of money.
How about you? Are you willing to leave your family to work abroad?
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10 responses
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
You're lucky cause your with your husband.
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@LadyDuck (472041)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 17
@cherriefic As we worked together, we moved together. My husband would have not moved alone leaving me in Italy. In my native city in Italy there is a large Filipino community, more than 45,000 people live there.
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@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
My father worked abroad and because of that I would never do the same, since my husband and I plan on having children I cannot sacrifice my time and influence in their development for higher salary...
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
Same as with me. My Mom went to work abroad when I was a child. Now that I have kids, I don't want to do the same. Unless if I can bring them along.
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@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
@cherriefic My exact sentiments too!
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@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
14 Nov 17
I left the Philippines because when I first got married, my husband is from the US. Unfortunately, that marriage did not last after a couple of years. I have a life here now - work, school, friends, a new family and love. I do miss my family in the Philippines and hopefully next year when I have more vacation days, I will visit them. I have not seen them in five years!
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
14 Nov 17
Most of my relatives are now living abroad.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
Yes of course. If there's the chance for me to work abroad with a very good salary, i can take it.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
Yeah. I guess that's why most of the Pinoys chose that route.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
13 Nov 17
@ilocosboy Your time will come. Maybe you just have to really look for it harder.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
its so happen until now i'm still here, no chance for me 
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
13 Nov 17
Yes it is. I can't even imagine leaving my kids.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
15 Nov 17
@cherriefic
Cher, some people have no choice. They have to work and have to feed their family.
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
15 Nov 17
@Hannihar You're right. It's very unfortunate but they have to do what they have to do.
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@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Nov 17
It depends on. If the life is so hard and therefore one shall go abroad to work and support his family. If not, I still think it is better to stay with the family. It is hard to imagine one has to leave home for very long time and work alone. It is a miserable thing for him and his family.
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
You're right. It's still best to stay with the family.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
13 Nov 17
I'm willing to work in another country but I'd like to have my family join me there as well.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
14 Nov 17
They all settled to another country. I guess because of a better life there.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
14 Nov 17
I guess they just don't have a choice.
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