Why Filipinos Choose to Work Abroad?

The wobbly economic and political situation in the Philippines is one of the main reasons why most professionals and highly knowledgeable Filipinos choose to work abroad. They could not see any light from higher authorities to realize success for the country. And for the people they find more meaning giving in their skills in other countries rather that staying in a place where stability is far by reach.

Our country is governed mostly by dishonest and unserious in dealing with the country’s economic progress and growth. They are busy arguing, debating and opposing each other’s ideas and projects rather than making steps in solving the present problems of the country. There is lack of collaboration, sympathy, acceptance and consideration. They keep on complaining rather than working hard for the country.

Philippine is a rich nation because of the resources that we have. However it’s not well handled. That is why many Filipinos leave yearly to look for better opportunities abroad. Some of them prefer to work and stay there permanently. They adapt everything in their new environment. Second main reason is Poverty; some Filipinos acquire work from factories or manufacturing firms for the purpose of having experience but really don’t have any plan to stay longer in the company. The source of livelihood is not enough for the growing family, so one of the partners must decide to go abroad for the good future of the family.

Another main reason is Low Wages – College education is expensive, parents really find if hard to pay tuition and school projects. The moment they land a job in the Philippines, he does not get compensated enough to equal his investment on education. That is why most Filipino skilled workers acquire jobs abroad where wage is proportionate to education, skills, and experience. Even skilled professionals here grab the opportunity to work as maids, care giver, sales ladies, construction workers and laborers from other countries. As long as it is upright and high paying. Also, Low benefits- most of the companies here especially Filipino owned don’t have good benefits but foreign-based companies can give reasonable benefits to their workers.

Each Filipinos who opted to work abroad have their own reasons why they prefer to work abroad. Filipinos now are becoming more practical; some of us no longer value the spirit of Patriotism. Because we need MONEY that’s a necessity in order to live. Not only to live but also to live securely when it comes to daily needs such as food, clothing and shelter, the need to provide good education among children and to have a stable income for the family. To work or not to work abroad is a matter of choice, one thing remains constant, every Filipinos desire to have a decent and quality of life.

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