I'm thinking of working abroad.
By janice
@renicemae (4883)
Philippines
November 21, 2017 6:18am CST
These past few days made me think, "What if I work abroad?" I'm sure I'll get a salary higher than my salary here. A compensation that I cannot reach even until I retire if I stay in my current job. That is because promotion in a government agency is very very very slow.
I have colleagues who worked for 15 years and more and has not experienced any promotion! And I think to myself, I cannot stay that long in that same situation.
I must make a time frame. I already applied for a promotion in my agency and if I get it within next year, then I'll stay in the Philippines but if there is no news then I'll pursue working abroad. 
So now, I have to develop my skills to prepare myself.
So now, I have to develop my skills to prepare myself.8 people like this
11 responses
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
Friends can be found anywhere but I know that it wont be easy.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
21 Nov 17
Oh I can understand your feelings but it`s also the same in every country the only difference will be is the value of your salary 
I hope you`ll get a job that you love so you can enjoy working because promotions is not that easy too
I hope you`ll get a job that you love so you can enjoy working because promotions is not that easy too 3 people like this
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
22 Nov 17
@renicemae You have a point there but still you have personal expenses while staying in other countries like place to stay, daily basic needs and I`m sure you still need to go out somewhere to break loneliness
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 I'm with my husband if ever I'll go abroad
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
Yup. but when I work abroad, even if I dont get a promotion there..it is still okay since the value of money is higher than my country. In that way, I can save up money and sustain my families needs.
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@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
21 Nov 17
@renicemae Good for you. I think by venturing abroad you'll challenge yourself, get out of your comfort zone. Who knows, it may be very beneficial to you!
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
@renicemae true. same climate, same time zone.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
@hereandthere Yeah. Didn't it cross your mind working abroad too?
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
INdeed. One of my chosen countries is your country by the way . Singapore is near my country.
. Singapore is near my country.1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
do you have any relatives or friends overseas?
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
I have a lot of friends overseas and some relatives too.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
Yup. But I dont like the nature of getting promoted because you i know someone. I want to get promoted because I deserve it and that Im capable of doing the job.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
22 Nov 17
@renicemae
I see that. Yes, it is a lot better to work on your career for your promotions.
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@pitsipeahie (5011)
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21 Nov 17
Good that you have your goals set. I wish you luck in whatever endeavor you'd take.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
Thanks. In today's time, we need to have plan B :)
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
Thanks. I also thought of looking jobs in your country since there are many good job related reviews in Australia.
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@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
24 Nov 17
Working abroad does mean higher salary - but your expenses will be equally high. You have to consider the cost of living abroad in relation to the potential salary that you will receive. The thing about the mind-set about working abroad is all about the income. Earning something in a foreign currency which will be much higher when converted to pesos. But the reality is the expenses abroad will not be in pesos.
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@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
25 Nov 17
@renicemae Yes, that is advisable. But having a higher salary abroad would warrant certain hard to seek qualifications, or experience working there to their standards. For someone who is just starting, this could be tricky and hard. I am not saying this to discourage you, but merely providing more information or you as I have been there and done that. Hope this helps!
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
True. That is why I am also considering that if I work abroad, my salary should be higher than the minimum wage of that country.
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
@Raine38 Yes I know that there is high standards and qualifications for high paying jobs in other countries that is why I am practicing and developing my technical skills now in preparation to whatever my decision will be.
@gibocam (343)
• United States
22 Nov 17
Working abroad is okay but working close to family is better. Imagine yourself 30 years from now thinking of your past. Spending 25 years abroad and 5 years with family before you die? Or spending 30 years earning small but together with your family? Money can blind us what is important the most. Before we die, did we spend much of our time with our family? Or we'll close the curtain with regrets?
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@gibocam (343)
• United States
22 Nov 17
@renicemae If your working abroad together with your husband, that would be great. It's family first always. Good luck and dream big.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
I understand you because I think about that too. I'll work abroad with my husband and together we'll make a family hopefully while still in other country. And when enough money is saved, maybe we'll come back and put up business or whatsoever.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
22 Nov 17
I need to have training in various technical fields or in just one field to be expert in something.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
30 Nov 17
If you can find a better, more promising opportunity, then why not? Just make sure you do your research first. All the best!
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