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What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an ofw?

ofw -> overseas filipino worker.
cooler by cooler
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Advantages
1.You could just have the root of all kinds of evil which money.
That's the main purpose of working abroad.
2. You will have more relatives and friends. genuine and PVC's.


Disadvantages:
1. Far from your families and friends.
2. You have to adjust to your new environment.
3. The Philippine goverment considers OFW's as living heroes but if you are in trouble you may realize that most heroes are suffering from death.
4. For the first time being an OFW, you have to be ready for the unknown.
5. If you have chidren, Sorry you could not see them growing up.
6. Its just a waste of time. Just stay home and enjoy what's in there.
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  • Dr. Lecter by Dr. Lecter
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    Well you make money even if it's not that much and you can earn a citizenship.
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  • monyx by monyx
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    ofw helps the economy because of the dollar they remit in the Philippines.
    But some of the foreigners think that ofw are only for blue-colar jobs.
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