Is it really better to work abroad?

[bmacavanza]

Hi Cathy, punta ka nalang dito sa Perth.

[_Cathy_]

It looks like HQ will let go of my colleague that I really really hate to create the budget for my expat assignment BUT the problem is someone else needs to absorb the work. I told my boss I cannot possibly absorb it so I can use that to justify if I don't wanna go to HQ anymore. I really DO NOT want to stay in HQ for 2 years 12-18 months would be just right for me. I realized I cannot be away from my family for such a long time. Family is more important than career (although my Mom says it would do me good to live independently)

[Calistro]

Dami nag slim down na companies sa US ngayon. People are forced to pick up work and be more multi-faceted in order to be more competitive and keep their jobs. Roles are getting merged

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[minicarph]

Dami nag slim down na companies sa US ngayon. People are forced to pick up work and be more multi-faceted in order to be more competitive and keep their jobs. Roles are getting merged

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It's because fuel is too low, before, the 2008 finacial crisis, bumagsak din sng fuel to our level today.

Kaya wait and see attitude, ako. Im thinking the car suvprime here in the Philippines will hit us hard.

[minicarph]

It looks like HQ will let go of my colleague that I really really hate to create the budget for my expat assignment BUT the problem is someone else needs to absorb the work. I told my boss I cannot possibly absorb it so I can use that to justify if I don't wanna go to HQ anymore. I really DO NOT want to stay in HQ for 2 years 12-18 months would be just right for me. I realized I cannot be away from my family for such a long time. Family is more important than career (although my Mom says it would do me good to live independently)

Wag ka na punta Germany, im scared of that region. Something's not right

[jesqatar]

It is worth to work abroad if you are going to Europe and Western Country. If you are going to middle east then think twice...we don't have freedom here.

[jut703]

It looks like HQ will let go of my colleague that I really really hate to create the budget for my expat assignment BUT the problem is someone else needs to absorb the work. I told my boss I cannot possibly absorb it so I can use that to justify if I don't wanna go to HQ anymore. I really DO NOT want to stay in HQ for 2 years 12-18 months would be just right for me. I realized I cannot be away from my family for such a long time. Family is more important than career (although my Mom says it would do me good to live independently)

Cath just my 2 cents, 24 months isn't drastically longer than 18 months. More than the money, think about the experience and the learning you'll get from your short stint abroad.

You've got fairly wealthy parents who can visit you if you ever feel homesick (or sponsor your trip home for Christmas if you prefer). As far as I know, neither of them are critically or chronically ill, so you've got a fair bit of time on your hands (and again, you're one flight away).

It is worth to work abroad if you are going to Europe and Western Country. If you are going to middle east then think twice...we don't have freedom here.

Don't worry, she's off to one of the wealthiest and most progressive nations in the EU, to work for its biggest bank. I think freedom isn't a major concern. [emoji5]


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[cast_no_shadow]

^

Yung Labrador at makinis na 10th and 11th gen na altis hindi mo nabanggit bro.

Joke lang Cathy!


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[_Cathy_]

If I should accept the offer to work abroad

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[StockEngine]

If I should accept the offer to work abroad

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5yrs lng and Maybe afterwards you can get an executive position. 6 figure $alary Is sweet .

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If I should accept the offer to work abroad

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Go for the gold para walang regrets!

[_Cathy_]

5yrs lng and Maybe afterwards you can get an executive position. 6 figure $alary Is sweet .

Go for the gold para walang regrets!

I'm having thoughts on how I can reject it without looking like I rejected it. BUT this makes me guilty as I know my bosses in HQ moved heaven and earth for me to get this assignment considering that financially our company is not doing great (although they deny it). It's a 2 yr assignment, maximum would be 3 yrs as that's the maximum term by law.

They already moved me in the org chart sa HQ and now I am starting to feel the pressure They have so much expectations and my other female boss I think will give me hell there. Actually she is starting to give me hell now but I take comfort in the fact that she is half a world away, the challenge would be when I am sitting next to her. It's like suddenly they expect to know everything because we will be on the same level now

[jut703]

I'm having thoughts on how I can reject it without looking like I rejected it. BUT this makes me guilty as I know my bosses in HQ moved heaven and earth for me to get this assignment considering that financially our company is not doing great (although they deny it). It's a 2 yr assignment, maximum would be 3 yrs as that's the maximum term by law.

They already moved me in the org chart sa HQ and now I am starting to feel the pressure They have so much expectations and my other female boss I think will give me hell there. Actually she is starting to give me hell now but I take comfort in the fact that she is half a world away, the challenge would be when I am sitting next to her. It's like suddenly they expect to know everything because we will be on the same level now

Why do you wanna reject it?

From what you've posted, it seems that you're backing away from the challenge because of higher expectations. Do you think that you're not as good as what your bosses think of you? I think that they saw something in you so just have faith in them and maximize the opportunity.

You're single, with no commitments in the PH. 2 years is going to be a short time. In exchange for that, you will get priceless expat experience. Career-wise, when you return, your expat stint will give a big boost to your resumé. More than the work though, rubbing elbows with different cultures will widen your perspective on how you view the world. Living alone will teach you how to stand up on your own feet and truly be independent.

Of course it won't be all rosy, but nothing great ever came easy. You can always come back to your comfort zone anytime, but opportunities like this are hard to come by.


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[shadow]

"You're so indecisive, is what I'm saying..." Justine Bieber [emoji3]

Cathy, listen to this.

#NowPlaying What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber
https://open.spotify.com/track/3pzjHKrQSvXGHQ98dx18HI

https://youtu.be/DK_0jXPuIr0

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[Monty]

Cathy, listen to what Jut is saying. Don't second guess yourself. Go for it.

[car_fan]

What I can tell you is to be honest with your boss. Do not pretend that you know everything or that you can handle everything put in front of you. Your boss should be your mentor amd coach. He/she will only be effective at that if you'll be honest with your strengths and weaknesses. Excellent bosses do not expect high performers on a previous role to be high performers on their next role/promotion. Tell your boss about how you feel, so that he can give you the proper guidance.

[anonemus]

*Cathy, listen to what Jut said.

This is a no-brainer situation. Lots of advantages, almost nil of disadvantages.

Your nearby boss will be a bitch? Think of her as a sand that will bring out the pearl in you 😁

Plus, I'm sure wherever you're going it will be more tolerable than our ever worsening traffic!

[jut703]

One more thing Cath. Since you started out here on the board, you've always had moments where you'd vent out your frustration at the stagnation that you're experiencing in work.

Eto na yung sagot, ba't aayawan mo pa?


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[yebo]

follow jut's advice so if it does not turn out well you can always blame jut


just think of the weekends cath. where will you go next, what adventures you will be having each weekend during those 2 years.

no matter what hardships you will encounter during those 2 years in the end you will be wiser. and stronger.

[KenGarcia]

"Look, if you had, one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted. In one moment
Would you capture it, or just let it slip?"

Lose Yourself - Eminem

Go for it Cath. Baka eto na yung break na inaantay mo.