What can you say about working in foreign land?
By lestat_m
@lestat_m (377)
Philippines
February 26, 2007 3:46pm CST
I'm just 7 months now working here outside my country, so far working with different nationality is challenging. I'm a bit nervous at first due to the different culture in the working environment, but as time pass by i'm begining to adapt with the cultural differences. how about you, what can you say about working away from your beloved country.?
2 responses
@gelaware (116)
• United Arab Emirates
20 Mar 07
Its really challenging when you work outside of your country. You will learn more about yourself on how you get adjusted to a place where no one knows about you. Being away from your homeland is a lot of sacrifices including your family but there is a lot more to learnt until you realize that you are now adapting the way they are. But whatever it may be there is no other place like we call it home. Your country is your home, you work outside of your country because there is some things that you dream of so learn about what they have and go back to your country as proud as you are bringing home of those what you learnt and think!
@jholai (43)
• United Arab Emirates
27 Feb 07
i have been wondering what it is like working abroad. now, that i am working out of the country i was excited mixed with fear. i was thinking along the line of "how will i survive". i don't know anyone close. the reason is i am very much familiar with my country folks. i know their ways and kinds. but, working abroad is different. you met different nationalities with different personalities and cultures. at first, i had the hard time relating with them. they speak differently. they have different point of views. but working away from home has advantages. it makes one to be very independent. you learn things and decides on your own. you learn to value hardwork and plan for your future. it gives us visions on what we want out of our lives.
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@lestat_m (377)
• Philippines
3 Mar 07
that is a very positive response.
there are times wherein we really need to get out of our comfort zone to explore other opportunities.
working in different country with mixed nationality is indeed rewarding in terms of experience and financial aspect but of course there are sacrifices that we have to give and that is working away from our loved ones and our country.
im sure you can get used to it, it is only hard in the beginning but once you have adapted in the new environment everything will be alright.
mabuhay ka kabayan. :)
all the best.