Many Filipinos are working as OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers. For many years now, the number of Filipinos who choose to go abroad for work has been rapidly increasing. Many of them endure months or years away from their families just to be able to send money to the Philippines.
The nature of jobs that Filipinos take on overseas has diversified as the years went by. Below are some of the top overseas jobs for Filipinos throughout the years.
Seaman. Many male Filipinos choose to spend their working hours on a ship as a seaman. Even those who don’t have a nautical degree could send money to the Philippines as a seaman. However, only nautical degree holders often climb up the ranks. Nevertheless, the earnings of an ordinary seaman often still exceed what he would often earn locally. Another perk of the job is being able to travel to many parts of the world.
Middle East Worker. Filipinos have found many job opportunities in the Middle East. Some of them are electricians, engineers, welders, plumbers, construction workers, and many more. The major drawback with this kind of job is the length of contract which often has duration of years. Another is the fact that the Middle East is a Muslim region which means many Catholic Filipinos who choose to work there find themselves having to adjust to the culture.
Nurses. Filipino nurses are everywhere in the world. They collectively bring in the most money to the Philippines. This explains the sudden popularity of Nursing as a degree in college. Many high school graduates dream of being able to send money to the Philippines by taking up a Nursing course.
Domestic Helpers. Another very popular job choice for Filipinos. Hong Kong and Singapore are two of the top countries who employ many Filipinos as domestic helpers. This is one of the easiest jobs to land because there’s not much qualification necessary.
Caregiver. This is the second option for those who couldn’t take up Nursing. With many six-month courses on Caregiving, this job seems to be the fast track to working abroad. Also, with the baby boom generation quickly reaching old age, the more developed countries are finding themselves needing more people to take care of the older generation. For more information visit our site at http://www.lbcexpress.com
