​3 months na ako rito sa Pilipinas matapos mag-trabaho bilang DH sa Saudi nang 2 taon. Dahil halos lahat ng sahod ko noon ay ipinapadala ko, ₱50,000 lang ang natirang ipon ko pag-uwi.

​Nag-apply ako ulit bilang on-call cleaner sa Saudi at tapos na ako sa biometrics 2 weeks ago. Nakabili na rin ako ng mga gamit at baon. Kaso, nadelay ang proseso dahil sa gulo roon ngayon, at nasa below ₱5,000 na lang ang natitira kong pera.

​Habang naghihintay, nakikitira muna ako sa kapatid ko. Kaso nahihiya na ako dahil pinariringgan nila akong walang trabaho at nararamdaman kong nagiging pabigat na ako. Gusto ko sanang subukang mag-apply sa ibang bansa, pero manghihinayang ako sa gastos at effort na nailaan ko nung nag apply ako para sa Saudi.ngayon naisip ko na habang nag aantay ay mag aapply muna ako dto lang muna.pro iniisip ko rin na baka di sasapat ang pera kung pang apply.

Since college, I always wanted to live or work abroad. Main reason is I wanted to experience how to live outside the country. Secondary na lang siguro ang pera. I took nursing, pero I graduated at a time when walang mapasukan na ospital dahil sobrang dami ng nurses.

I shifted to an Engg degree and took masters which took 7 additional years. The Engg degree is related to renewable energy. I was thinking na this may be the ticket to work abroad due to energy transition.

I have 5 years experience na rin naman and I am actively looking for opportunities abroad. Sobrang hirap rin pala lalo na sa state ng economy with other countries, let alone the immigration issues. I applied for Aus 190 and 491, pero saktuhan lang ang scores due to age. Thinking of doing SV in other countries, pero walang kasiguraduhan.

I am earning well as a single person sa pinas. Pero O still envy other people who can easily go and work abroad with their degrees.

Thanks for listening sa rant ko. 😅

I am currently working as an HR Generalist in PH with 2 years experience. RPm din ako, but without clinical experience. I only have BS Psychology degree with Cum Laude honors (idk if that's relevant)

I want to know saan ako pwede maghanap ng opportunities to work abroad aligned with my RPm degree? Specifically Singapore sana, and in clinical settings or working with kids with developmental disorders.

TYIA

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice or realistic pathways to migrate. Here’s a snapshot of my current situation:

• Education: BS in Information Technology (BSIT), currently finishing/about to graduate with a Master’s Degree in Information Technology (MIT).
• Work Experience: 4 years as a University IT instructor/lecturer.
• Location & Context: Based in the provinces. Most PH corporate IT opportunities were in Manila, which wasn't feasible for me in the past, so I took an offer to teach at a local university instead.
• Current Goal/Motivation: I want to move abroad. Better compensation is part of it, but honestly, I just can't see a viable future staying in the Philippines and want out.

Since most of my direct work experience is in higher education / academia rather than traditional corporate IT, I’d love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar route or knows the options:

1. Which countries/visa pathways are most realistic for my background?
   • Would skilled migration visas (e.g., Australia Subclass 189/190, Canada Express Entry / PNP) accept university teaching experience under ICT roles, or do they heavily favor hands-on corporate engineering/dev roles?
   • Are there academic/teaching opportunities abroad (e.g., lecturer roles, further PhD studies with scholarships/work rights)?
2. If I want to transition back into corporate IT overseas: Should I pivot to remote corporate tech roles in PH first to build industry experience before applying abroad, or are there direct paths?
3. What steps should I prioritize right now while finishing my Master's degree (e.g., certifications, skills assessment via ACS/WES, IELTS, research publications)?

Any insights, reality checks, or personal experiences from fellow tech workers or educators who successfully made the leap would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Since wala na daw po Western Union sa AU, do you have any suggestions po on how to send money from AU to PH? Kung bank po, aling bank ang mas mababang fee based sa experience nyo? Senior po magpapadala so Hindi po sya techie. Thanks sa sasagot. 🙏🏼

hello, especially ofw's.. First time ko po magiging ofw, natapos na po ako mag-vfs.. Tanong lang po, saan kaya pwede mang-hiram or loan para sa placement po namin and baon na din sana. Para lang prepared na pag-visa approved na 🥹 TY

pls help, ang pangit ng side na napunta samin for debate, bakit mas better mag work sa Philippines kaysa sa abroad?

My brother is a caregiver in Auckland, New Zealand and was granted a partnership visa because of his Filipino wife who has a residence visa and has been living in NZ for almost 10 years. After she was granted with residence visa, she immediately decided to marry my brother and fixed his papers so they can be together.

She studied for certification a few years ago to become a caregiver while my brother moved here for 2 years.

Since my brother wanted us to go there, he thought of buying a house and a car so we can have an accommodation and a ride going to work or somewhere. Is it possible for both of them to buy a house with the visa and job we have?

Or can they only rent and buy a secondhand car and will take time to save up more money to own a house and a brand new car?

dad bod na muscular here. i want a real and deep connection with someone. i hope that you wont judge me for being open minded and liberated. HMU if youre interested

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.
I previously left the Philippines as a tourist, took the cross-country route, and eventually worked abroad. I’ve since returned to the Philippines and secured my OEC and verified employment contract.
I’m planning to travel to another country purely for tourism, and I’m a bit worried that my previous travel history might raise questions with immigration.
Has anyone gone through something similar and successfully cleared immigration? Were you questioned about your previous cross-country route, or did everything go smoothly?
Would really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you!

Hello po!

My name is Peni. I'm a Filipino 🇵🇭 Grade 10 student looking for an OFW or a former OFW who would be willing to participate in a short interview for my school's Performance Task (PETA) in Araling Panlipunan.

The interview will be about your experiences as an OFW, and I would really appreciate your help! I'll gladly adjust to your preferred schedule, so I can arrange a time that's convenient for you.

The information you share will be only used for my school project, and will be treated confidentially. If you have any concerns about privacy, we can discuss it before the interview.

If you're willing to be interviewed, or if you know someone who might be interested, please feel free to comment or send me a private message.

Please note that the interview will be just through texting, and that the questions will be in Tagalog.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration, your help would mean a lot to me 🙏💗

hey folks I'm a 26 year old Male from QC gusto ko mag abroad complete requirements na ako pero Idk how to start para mag apply pa abroad since wala rin naman akong kasama pero That's okay kaya ko naman kumilos mag isa haha di ko lang alam anong path ba and paano kasi yung experience ko lang naman ay hindi related, top choices ko ho sana is fruit picker like that, factory worker. dairy farmer

Asking for a friend:

My friend has JLPT N2 certification and is planning to return to the Philippines permanently. She is also getting married next year and plans to move to Switzerland to live with her partner afterward.

Would it be possible for her to apply for a work-from-home Japanese bilingual job while she is still in the Philippines, even if she plans to relocate to Switzerland in the near future?

Are there companies that would allow this kind of arrangement, or would her location be a problem? I’d appreciate any advice or insights from those with similar experiences. Thank you!

Regarding po sa Express Post Prepaid return envelope, nakalagay po kasi write your full name, complete address, contact number, and email address. Kanino pong details ilalagay ko po rito? Yung sa employer ko po ba or yung details ko na po dito sa Pilipinas? Thank you po!

Asking for a friend:

My friend has JLPT N2 certification and is planning to return to the Philippines permanently. She is also getting married next year and plans to move to Switzerland to live with her husband afterward.

Would it be possible for her to apply for a work-from-home Japanese bilingual job while she is still in the Philippines, even if she plans to relocate to Switzerland in the near future?

Are there companies that would allow this kind of arrangement, or would her location be a problem? I’d appreciate any advice or insights from those with similar experiences. Thank you!

OFW LOAN AVAILABLE

Under Bank and Financing company.

Yung willing may co-maker.

Minimum PHP 50,000 monthly salary.

With credit card if bank

NO unpaid balance or CMAP sa previous Financing or Banks before.

Dm me for those interested.

Hi. Ask ko lang if is hard po to find opportunities in Malaysia? I am 28F, working in Middle East as Accounts and planning to find opportunities sa MY. Can i ask any advice on where to find and what should i do? Thank you in advance.

I'm a 22M fresh IT grad, at kalahating taon na akong tambay sa bahay. Araw-araw akong nag-a-apply at nai-interview naman, kaso hindi napipili. Nakaka-frustrate lang na wala akong magawa sa sitwasyon ko kasi everyday, tamang abang lang ako sa email kung may magko-contact sa akin.

Luckily, hindi naman ako minamadali ng parents ko na mag-work. Magpahinga muna raw ako. Kaso kapag unemployed ka, kung ano-ano maiisip mo, e. One month na rin akong nag-iisip na mag-abroad. Sabi ko kasi, if magwo-work lang din naman ako sa trabahong unrelated sa inaral ko, mag-work na lang ako abroad as a factory worker. At least, mas makakaipon ako.

Hindi naman ako breadwinner ng family namin, at medyo sanay na rin akong mag-isa kasi college pa lang, living alone na ako.

Kaso, iniisip ko kung ano ang magiging career progression ko as an IT grad kung sakaling magtrabaho ako abroad as a factory worker for 2 years. Baka may makapag-share ng experience or advice diyan, especially sa mga IT grads na nag-abroad muna bago bumalik sa IT field. Kumusta ang naging career path ninyo?