Friday, February 5

I choose to stay

My cousin and I were chatting a few days ago about the possibility of her going abroad after availing an early retirement package. I'm happy that somehow, she has plans of spreading her wings and trying her luck abroad. She asked me if I want to join here when she applies for a job abroad but I declined. I choose to stay here.

As much as possible, I would like us to stay and work here in the Philippines. I am thankful that the Lord blessed us with everything we need to be able sustain our life here in the country. I know it's a big sacrifice for OFWs to leave their roots behind because there really is not much opportunity here. I think I'd also look for a job abroad when the time comes that I will need to help augment our family's income. I'd probably join my cousin in California and just sell Oakland real estate properties. But as long my husband and I are earning modestly here in the country, we are going to stay.

I hope that the time for us to leave and work abroad will not come. I am fervently praying that the next leader of our country can make things better for all of us. Not just for the poor, but for everyone.


3 sweet comments:

Jeff said...

That is nice to hear. I seldom see people turn down opportunities abroad. Choosing to work abroad and staying both have their advantages and disadvantages but, personally, I believe that the reasons to stay far outweigh the reasons to go.

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Jeff's Pacquiao vs Clottey live streaming said...

Choosing between working abroad and staying here is a hard choice. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I personally believe that the benefits on the family of staying outweigh those of going out of the country.

Jeff said...

That is nice to hear. I seldom see people turn down opportunities abroad. Choosing to work abroad and staying both have their advantages and disadvantages but, personally, I believe that the reasons to stay far outweigh the reasons to go.

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