Might move back to the Philippines...may mga tanong lang

[limgo]

that has actually crossed my mind and i meant to ask you guys kung may alam kayo sa ganoong situation. thanks for that pare!

Kris

[Doc Diesel]

limgo,
nangyari nga yan sa akin.....when we migrated here, armed with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with experience of course, coupled with automotive know how and experience too..nobody accepted me except for Starbucks since they told me, Phil. based experience doesn't mean anything to them and to think the positions I was applying for were only at the secondary levels [e.g. supervisor, assistants etc.].

One hotel was willing to give me a shot but the pay was low and couldn't justify other related living expenses. Starbucks was low too but the "tips" made it comfortable.

After only 5 months with Starbucks, a fellow pinoy helped me get a better job. Started as technician which I had no knowledge in electronics but they taught me how then worked up to being an assistant buyer now within a year....not that I am boasting or anything.

Just show them what you can do and that you can do it right the first time!

[bender]

Experience is the same whether you get it in the US or in the Philippines. However, employers in the US might not appreciate it unless you are working for multinationals like P&G.
It's up to you really on how you can use the experience you gain to move up in today's business world. My 2 cents is that our educational system is not developing enough quality graduates. Written communication skills have really deteriorated. I think it might be easier for you to get a good job here than in the US where there are a lot of qualified graduates as well as experienced people out of work. However, you won't earn enough to even cover your expenses initially.

[empy]

limgo,
nangyari nga yan sa akin.....when we migrated here, armed with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with experience of course, coupled with automotive know how and experience too..nobody accepted me except for Starbucks since they told me, Phil. based experience doesn't mean anything to them and to think the positions I was applying for were only at the secondary levels [e.g. supervisor, assistants etc.].

yes, it's true, especially at the college grad and higher levels. ibang-iba kasi talaga ang culture and management practices in other countries, and it's also really hard to verify employment, do background checks etc. a degree from a philippine university (even the prestigious ones) is also worth much less in the states.

it doesn't mean that your knowledge and experience is necessarily worth less, it's just harder to get your foot in the door because US employers are not going to be impressed by unfamiliar qualifications, even if it is San Miguel Corporation or Ateneo university

[Tacoma_34]

except for H1Bs. Kahit saang college ka pa nag graduate sa atin basta magagamit ka rito di na neccessary ang local experience. Skills pay bills.