OFW SURVEY

1. What are your top 3 reasons for working abroad?

-The main reason is you earn more compared to the Philippines.

- To give a more decent and comfortable way of life to your family.
- As time/years pass you may uplift the way of life you enjoy and most whatever goal you
have in mind may prosper for the sincerity and attitude towards work.

2. What are the advantages of working abroad?

- You earn more compared to the Philippines.

- You can save more to your earnings wherein board and lodging is free.
- Your working skills and ability are sufficiently uplift.

3. What are the disadvantages of working abroad?

- Not comfortable while working abroad for not seeing your beloved ones and families.
- Several persons or co-workers in different nationalities and cultures you may encounter
wherein rationalization often occurs.

4. Give at least 3 places you love in the country.

The best place I love in the Philippines are the beaches because most Filipino goes there
especially during rest day, non-working days, and holidays. It is also the time for family
gatherings and vacations.

5. Describe the citizens in the country thru comparing or contrasting with Filipinos.

Filipinos are hardworking, friendly and happy people while people in other countries are also
hardworking but unlike us most of them are the serious type of people. Filipinos are also
family oriented and we have big family members while people in here have small family
members.

6. Give some suggestions in the aspiring OFW’s.

Whatever assigned task and job given to you, you should give extra care and attention for
not losing it. Give the best to your assigned work and more cooperation to have a healthful
and harmonious relationship.