I was chatting with a former colleague a few minutes earlier. She is now based in Davao. We exchanged websites for teaching. She told me about her aunt from Nigeria, who was married to an Italian long time ago. She is now a widower but is very much able to take care of herself, even buying a brand new car recently.
As teachers, the subject of leaving to work abroad surfaced again. Mutual friends have long left for greener pastures outside the Philippines. Surprisingly, amidst the recession, most are doing well and heaping praises even from their respective employers. I would be a hypocrite to say that working abroad never crossed my mind. It did. Pay, yes but more than that, it has been a long time dream to study in a good university to redeem my transcript because I want to teach in college someday. I also get fascinated with different cultures. I would feel sad to leave the Philippines, my family and the next generation of Filipinos for better pay elsewhere outside the country.
In the middle of this blog, I think of counter arguments such as, I can work earn and save to invest in a small business here in the Philippines someday. Working outside is highly educating. The best way to learn is not by listening to your professor in college, but, rather, in doing the actual job hands-on. I can always bring home the know-how.
These thoughts are in a constant debate in my mind. So far, my rambling has nothing to do with my title, but it should get there soon. I might continue this tomorrow as I am getting sleepy...I think I will get me a glass of water and continue this tomorrow. I'm yawning now..
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