Is it really better to work abroad?

**RandMcnally** · October 27th, 2015 12:29 AM

I have been in your shoes. I used to work in Germany for a year. I did save a lot of money but the homesick is a real killer. I never thought I will be home sick but I did. It is almost impossible to escape. If you are moving to Germany, I hope you have some German language skills. Though most young adults can speak the English language natively, German is obviously widely used. What kept me sane are the travels around the area. But, Europe is boring to tell you the truth. Almost everything is closed on sundays. Shops closes early everyday. I went back to PH because I was homesick and because I found a good paying job. There are a lot of pluses though, career advancement, cultural experiences, etc. 3 years is long though. Some can leave everything behind but to be honest, if you can get a good paying job in the Philippines, nothing beats being home. When I went back, I did not care if traffic was hell here compared to German efficiency. Nothing can replace home

**Calistro** · October 27th, 2015 12:33 AM

You'll learn to be a better person for your family when you get there. If you are indeed thinking of the old folks, take care of yourself cause you're the only unica ija in their minds.. Who will take care of you when they're gone?

**_Cathy_** · October 27th, 2015 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by RandMcnally

I have been in your shoes. I used to work in Germany for a year. I did save a lot of money but the homesick is a real killer. I never thought I will be home sick but I did. It is almost impossible to escape. If you are moving to Germany, I hope you have some German language skills. Though most young adults can speak the English language natively, German is obviously widely used. What kept me sane are the travels around the area. But, Europe is boring to tell you the truth. Almost everything is closed on sundays. Shops closes early everyday. I went back to PH because I was homesick and because I found a good paying job. There are a lot of pluses though, career advancement, cultural experiences, etc. 3 years is long though. Some can leave everything behind but to be honest, if you can get a good paying job in the Philippines, nothing beats being home. When I went back, I did not care if traffic was hell here compared to German efficiency. Nothing can replace home

Zero on the language

I agree that Europe is boring. That is why I am also hesitant to stay there for 2 to 3 yrs because I have no friends, family and I don't understand or speak the language. I will be the only Filipino in HQ

I can't spend all my weekends travelling alone since it will be too expensive and the migrant situation scares me. So I am thinking I need to make my flat my sanctuary (and that will cost me money)

When it comes to work, relationships are important to me above anything else. I could deal with low pay as long as I am happy in the workplace. Although it would be nice to earn more, I would not leave the PH if only to earn more since I can always adjust my lifestyle. I just want to experience working in HQ and getting training from my boss (because he is the best

) I also can't wait to see the look on the face of my local boss and colleagues that I hate so much when they find out that I will be assigned to HQ and they know I can make their lives a living hell

So my boss in HQ said konting tiis na lang and I will have my revenge

Where did you stay in DE pala?

**Juan Martinez** · October 27th, 2015 02:31 AM

you must be very good at what you do; if not, they would not waste their time, and effort, to move the heaven, to shake the earth, for you to get a crack at it. you take it. you do yourself a favor.
it's the road less traveled by...

The Road Not Taken
By Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

**jick.cejoco** · October 27th, 2015 06:12 AM

For one to get his/dream come true, one must wake up and do something to make it happen. One has to get out of their comfort zone. Take the opportunity, not everybody have it

**glenn manikis** · October 27th, 2015 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by minicarph

Para sa kin eto ang pinaka the best na Hungarian si aanita blond

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Eeew..!! Mukhang bakla.. lalaki ang dating ang tangkad...

Hindi kaya ikaw ito Minicarp...? Gym fit body din eh...

Mag work ka Lang sa abroad sandali Pag balik mo ito ka na...?

Mahihirapan ka talagang mag drive Pag Ganyan suot mo Tapos naka hills.... He he joke Lang sis....

Pero jokes are half meant...

**glenn manikis** · October 27th, 2015 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by jick.cejoco

For one to get his/dream come true, one must wake up and do something to make it happen. One has to get out of their comfort zone. Take the opportunity, not everybody have it

Plus 1 ako dito... If you want to change your current status in life... Get out of your comfort zone...

**ejbulacan** · October 27th, 2015 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by 1D4LV

isa pang add.

to think na what will happen to your car is such a petty thing...... compared to what it will bring you after your stint there. pardon me for saying this, but this mindset is for spoiled brats.

if there are opportunities, grab it. you will not know what you are missing until you are there.
ika nga, if you want to see and get the pearls in the deep, you go dive. if you want to get the gold, you have to dig.

+100, di lang payong kapatid toh, fact of life po toh Te!!!http://cdn.tsikot.com/forums/images/smilies/agree.gif

**ejbulacan** · October 27th, 2015 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by _Cathy_

I am better off resigning if I decline because like I said HQ moved heaven and earth to have me there. My boss asked me if wanted this several times. They had to justify this request with our Director. My issue is whether to request for a shorter stint (1 yr) That was all I was expecting bec I knew we were losing money. Malaki daw relocation fee.

If I stay, 2018 would be my earliest chance for promotion. And of course I have to work with people I hate (90% of them) No management support and no increase til 2018 most likely.

Meaning this did not cross your mind before. If you decline now, for the rest of your life, puro "what if" ang magiging laman ng isip mo. Goodluck to whatever you decide, I respect you whatever it is.

**_Cathy_** · October 27th, 2015 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by ejbulacan

Meaning this did not cross your mind before. If you decline now, for the rest of your life, puro "what if" ang magiging laman ng isip mo. Goodluck to whatever you decide, I respect you whatever it is.

I will not decline naman. Ang issue ko lang yun length of stay. And the people I hate are here in Manila kaya I asked to be assigned abroad.