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Kadalasan ang sabi na ang dali dali na ang buhay ng tao pag nakapag abroad kana pero hindi naman lahat totoo! Ang totoo ay malungkot talaga pag malayo kana sa pamilya mo and magbabago na rin ang pananaw mo sa buhay!
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Here I am, taking the seat at the corner, the only elevated area of the coffee shop. I never take this seat unless nothing else is available. I always have this unusual feeling when elevated, like being stared at (although I do not possess the charming looks people would want to even take a glance at), jeered at (I’m thinking too much), and pestered by rowdy and vicious juveniles (alright, let me jog my memory — crumpled. paper. hit. face. New York. coffee shop). Crush out the last one, it is very unlikely that it could happen in Brookings.
The coffee shop is seldom quiet. Whichever seat I take, I could always hear the ramblings of people seated behind, beside, and in front of me. For instance, at this moment, two guys are talking about a cellphone that suddenly died. Like it is something funny, both are making jokes at the phone’s unfortunate death. In a seat opposite, a girl is chatting with a friend about her math assignment. Glenn, the guy who collects tin cans with his three-wheeled carriage, is mumbling about something I could not comprehend. There is this one-of-a-kind accent that Glenn possesses that is just hard for me to grasp, at least in my level of English understanding. A couple of old men in one table are talking about their discontentment of the US government’s health care policies. Me, and the guy who is reading the bible two tables away, are the only ones whose noise are emanating from the sipping of coffee. But, if you count the clicking of the keyboard and flipping of the pages as noises, then maybe nobody is keeping the silence in here. Even the song in the radio is suggesting noise “bang, bang, I shot you down..bang bang, you hit the ground..”
I frequent the coffee shop for two things: one, the barristers are my friends; two, hours of tinkering research papers in the office make me sleepy and a cup of coffee completes my day. In between sips, I usually take the opportunity to talk to my friends and family on the phone. Or chat with themvia FB or YM. In few conversations with friends back home (who every so often assume I am wealthy), there were times I was confronted with the fact that, truly, living in the U.S. is not all a bed of roses. Unlike the popular belief in my country that whoever goes abroad (not necessarily being in the United States) becomes rich quicker, the truth is living abroad is hard as hell, emotionally and financially.
Truth: Married people who had to leave their families in the Philippines, have to endure days of missing them. That alone isn’t easy. No new friends can ease the lonesomeness when it strikes in the middle of the night. There is no quick relief when you hear news about your kid being sick and you are miles away and helpless. Almost always, the separation distance brings depression. When struck, and you know nothing how to get the trouble out of your chest, you think of quitting and going home. You forget that the reason you are abroad is to provide a better life for your family. When depression clouds your logic, the fastest solution is to change horse midstream — and purchase the earliest flight back home!
For unmarried people, the same emotional distress applies. That is truth no. 2. Maybe at a much lesser intensity. Those who have not experienced independence at an earlier age could have their baptism of fire and suffer gloominess more than those who have been independent most of their lives. Missing parents, siblings, or relatives, is a common feeling for the young generations (most especially) who have traveled or migrated abroad for academic pursuits or work.
Majority of the Filipinos who work or live abroad are not rich. Trust me. Unless a Filipino marries a foreign national who owns big businesses, the life of a Filipino in a foreign land is just conventional. Pay attention that I am only saying majority, not all, as there are occasions when rare shooting stars that carry treasures fall on some fortunate Filipinos’ lap. These include:
1) starting a business concept abroad and making it big (even this doesn’t happen at the blink of an eye)
2) being discovered and hired by foreign large corporations/companies because of your extraordinary skills or talent
3) winning a lottery abroad (the chance of winning a 6-49 lotto is 1 in 13,983,816. Knock on wood!)
Ordinary living could mean being able to eat and work — multiply the “work” twice since some Filipinos are killing themselves working in so many different jobs. Count a travel or two here and there. Add the instances of spending time with friends in fine dining restaurants and for some drinks in bars. That’s about it. That is ordinary living. And for the love of Pete, doing all these won’t make anyone rich! However, some Filipinos think of the lifestyles as indicators of being affluent.
It is true that when a US dollar or Euro is spent in the Philippines, it could make a difference. It could mean a complete meal on the table. A basic-salaried Filipino worker in the Philippines could receive PHP 15,000 a month (US$ 358) for working 8 hours a day. Compare that, for instance, to an OFW getting $2000/month (PHP 84,000). Usually, this difference in amounts could lead to false thinking. A Filipino registered nurse working in the US could receive $4000/month (PHP 168,000) starting salary. This amount is multiple times higher than what a professor in a Philippine university gets. Again, the comparison often leads to thinking that Filipino nurses abroad, or any other profession earning just as much, are living affluent lives. Further, this creates the brainwave that anyone who takes up nursing school, or any other profession that will earn just as much, could become rich by working overseas.
The misconception that Filipinos abroad are wealthy stems from the reality that some of us think only of the gross earning in dollars. When taxes and other deductions are factored in, the gross income could even be sliced half. Now, deduct other monthly expenses — food, apartment rental, utility bills — and the ordinary OFW would be left with only a couple thousands in savings, or even less. And that is not enough to be labeled rich!
Indeed, being abroad for work does not usually equate to a financially rich life. What an OFW sends back home is the amount saved from living a very frugal lifestyle. There are those whose jobs are related to their college degrees. Good for them. But there are also many Filipinos whose college degrees (they have painfully earned in the Philippines) have been sacrificed and who had to endure a minimum-wage-paying job abroad. Countless times, I have met Filipino college-degree holders working as grocery baggers, or baby sitters, or house cleaners! They grab whatever little opportunity there is. In these times, big opportunities are hard to come by. But hey, don’t get me wrong. These are decent jobs done by hardworking Filipinos trying to earn a living, toiling day and night and exploring avenues to get the extra bucks, in order to send few hundred dollars of savings back to the Philippines.
The point that I want to get across is this: living and working in a foreign land is not all a lap of luxury. Those back home must understand that a dollar saved comes with days of strenuous work. An OFW may be earning more than the ordinary worker in the Philippines, but they also have to pay for the price of being away. The emotional cost that they have to live through cannot be measured by any amount of money.
It may be true that years of working abroad could give a better future for a family left behind. Your neighbor who used to live in an ordinary one-story house now lives in earth-colored luxurious bungalow complete with brand-new cars and a fancy well-lit gate. It may be true that children of OFW parents could most likely own the latest iPods or game consoles.
But those are just half of the truth. The other half is far beyond the material belongings. It can only be felt, maybe seen, but not touched. Gaze at the lively face of an OFW arriving at the airport after years of being away. Witness the tight embrace from family members who cannot resist shedding a tear or two. Hearing personally “Kumusta na, miss kana namin” is a better consolation than the weekly (or even nightly) international phone calls.
When you hear the words Overseas Filipino Workers, do not think of money. Think of sacrifices. They may be inside a bar at this instant with a bottle of Samuel Adams Boston Lager beer, but at the back of their minds are pictures of family and loved ones, and an optimism that someday, when it is time, they could go home and enjoy a bottle of Red Horse while singing karaoke in front of a sari-sari store.
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Quote from: juan on May 22, 2012, 12:21:12 PM
“Adventure is a path.
Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.
The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it.
Your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness.
In this way you will be compelled to grapple with the limitless kindness and bottomless cruelty of humankind – and perhaps realize that you yourself are capable of both.
This will change you. Nothing will ever again be black-and-white.”
– Mark Jenkins
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But ... read this ... yet, another boat tragedy.
By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts, staff
Posted Fri 27 Sep 2013, 10:35pm AEST | Updated 39 minutes ago
As many as 50 people are feared dead after a boat loaded with asylum seekers sank off the south coast of west Java.
Speaking on the basis of information provided by local police, rescue authorities say 22 bodies and 25 survivors have been found with as many as 30 still feared missing.
The tragedy comes as a diplomatic row continues to simmer over Australia's plans to turn back asylum boats.
Meanwhile, Indonesia has granted permission to Australian authorities to return a second group of asylum seekers rescued at sea.
The Australian Customs ship, ACV Triton, will enter Indonesian waters later today to offload 31 asylum seekers rescued overnight.
PNG solution. Seriously doubt this will deter people smuggling. These refugees/asylum seekers are fleeing persecution. Won't be surprised if they're being prodded to work for terrorist groups. Packed up their few worldly possessions, risked their lives, sailed across the ocean, in search of a new life. How many more must perish before we do something humane? Australia is a vast sparsely populated country endowed with very rich mineral resources. 2/3 of WA is yet to be explored. Not to mention the multitude of pending projects. Why? Mainly due to dearth of manpower. Rather than dump these boat people in PNG and let Australian taxpayers pay for their support, why not let them work in the mines? Should they, eventually, become Australian citizens, what's wrong with that? Because they're Asians?
The irony is, while others are risking their lives and traveling the ocean in search of greener pastures, ang mga tao sa ato .....
Thanks to the generosity of the o/s Pinoy. :)
Quote from: SHe on May 18, 2010, 06:48:27 PM
Juan naman im trying to be nice to you okay,. ayaw ko talaga sumakaw sa train na yan ever in my life.
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How are you coping with the recent catastrophe, baby?
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Yes, SHe, when will you go to USA and be re-united with fat oldsh##? ???
Aaaaand ..... help payoff his Uncle Sam's Enormous debt? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Kadalasan ang sabi na ang dali dali na ang buhay ng tao pag nakapag abroad kana pero hindi naman lahat totoo! Ang totoo ay malungkot talaga pag malayo kana sa pamilya mo and magbabago na rin ang pananaw mo sa buhay!
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As a Davao nurse put it, "Kita pai mo-kanta, kita pai mo-gitara, kita pa jyoy mo-sayao"!
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Lest We Forget!
Living abroad is not all bed of roses.
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My ethnic origin is Chinese-Filipino. Born and raised in the Philippines. Migrated here in 1980. Had a couple of years' stint in an Australian mine where had my real baptism by fire on discrimination in Australia. Yep, worse in the outback than in bustling metropolis like Sydney or Melbourne.
My children, also of Chinese-Filipino ethnic origin, were born and raised here. Well educated and very intelligent. Should they enter into politics, what are their chances of winning a parliament seat, let alone become an Australian pm? So far, only a handful of non-white Aussies are parliament members.
Education is like a knife that cuts both ways. Educate not only the people; but also the government. Our powers-that-be must be made to understand that the white Australia policy was dismantled in the '60s. Yet, every now and then, especially during election time, this racism issue is being brought out as a political stunt. Before, it was John Howard when he was running for PM under the Coalition Party. Recently, it was the ousted PM Julia Gillard. What's really the point in all this? To continually remind our children and our children's children that non-whites are 2nd class Aussies and should be treated as such?
“Racism isn't born, folks, it's taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list. (Denis Leary)”
Had something similar happened in USA, would have sparked a Rodney King type riot.
And speaking of USA, Obama, himself a non-white, on the one hand, is placing a marine contingent in Darwin as symbol that he will protect Australia against invasion from its northern neighbours. Preserve Australian "democracy". Yet, on the other hand, he seems to be turning a blind eye on racism in Australia. This is hypocrisy!
"Candor and accountability in a democracy is very important. Hypocrisy has no place. (Alan Dershowitz)"
And speaking of accountability, should start at the top. Otherwise, what's left of the rule of law?
PNG solution. Seriously doubt this will deter people smuggling. These refugees/asylum seekers are fleeing persecution. Won't be surprised if they're being prodded to work for terrorist groups. Packed up their few worldly possessions, risked their lives, sailed across the ocean, in search of a new life. How many more must perish before we do something humane? Australia is a vast sparsely populated country endowed with very rich mineral resources. 2/3 of WA is yet to be explored. Not to mention the multitude of pending projects. Why? Mainly due to dearth of manpower. Rather than dump these boat people in PNG and let Australian taxpayers pay for their support, why not let them work in the mines? Should they, eventually, become Australian citizens, what's wrong with that? Because they're Asians?
“And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to the suffering outside our borders, ... For the world has changed, and we must change with it. (Barack Obama)”
(Aussie4Equality)
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As a Davao nurse put it, "Kita pai mo-kanta, kita pai mo-gitara, kita pa jyoy mo-sayao"!
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atong basaw atong sayaw.
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Pero sa kalisod bitaw sa kinabuhi karon sa mga pinoy giplanohan sad bitaw unta nako ang no abroad :(
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Pero sa kalisod bitaw sa kinabuhi karon sa mga pinoy giplanohan sad bitaw unta nako ang no abroad :(
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You will learn to build your roads
On today because tomorrow’s ground
Is too uncertain for plans, and futures have
A way of falling down in midflight.
Socialize with people inside the mine via networking. When you go to tart's internet cafe @6pm will be 8pm (9pm dst) here. Instead of magwak2X ka playing games, web chat with them. They're lonely and will be more interested in chatting with you as you'll be telling something different. Unlike fellow workers in the mine kc everyone will merely be reiterating the happenings of the day in the mine -- boring.
Sooner or later, will be easier for you to ask about life in the mines, job openings, etc.
Just a word of precaution -- don't ask for money. They don't like it. Nobody does. :) ;)
Posted: 18/11/2013 9:45:03 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Construction, Job-seekers, Mining, Oil-and-gas, Training-and-Development, Career-resources
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Mining is a backbone industry in Australia and one that a lot of people are keen to get into. If you’re just starting out in a mining career and want to find the perfect jobs in mining, then it’s important to carefully plan what you need.
Here are a few top tips to help prepare yourself for life down as a miner.
Research! Find out exactly what life at a mine is like and if it’s really what you want. If you’re being attracted by talk of generous salaries but aren’t aware of the level of commitment and hard work this industry can require, then be careful. You can find out all of the information you need by networking with as many people as possible. There’s nothing like insider information to help you get the honest truth about working life.
The old adage “it’s not what you know but who you know,” is also applicable, as with any industry. When you’re speaking to people with existing mining careers then see if they have any tips or recommendations for openings coming up on their site. It’s important to remember that a good word from an existing employee can improve your mining job application, whether it’s to the company direct or through a recruitment website.
Everyone starting out has to work hard and do a lot to prove themselves within the industry. Take everything in your stride and learn what you can from the tasks you’re assigned. If you’re hauling heavy bags or working in the rain, just remember that this is just another part of the business and your’re playing an essential part.
While training courses are available at most mines, don’t immediately sign up to too many. Spend some time working before you decide what you want to specialise in. If you’ve decided that you want a job in mining then that’s the first step. You’re still new to it, so speak to your company about your strengths, the viability of courses and what your predicted mining career path could be. It’s important to avoid burning out in an intensive environment.
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Don't say, "One day",
That day will never come.
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Networking With People In The Industry Will Help You Start Your Career In Mining
Networking With People In The Industry Will Help You Start Your Career In Mining (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-glUICXrbEM#ws)
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pag inquire bbylai bisan sa Hongkong lang gud basin kakita ka didto ug amerkano
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ga start nko inquire gyud Kuya Mikey.. :) tnx po
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I like to go abroad and stay longer
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I like to go abroad and stay longer
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USA? ??? Excellent choice! Para mararanasan mo ang American nightmare. ;D ;)
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lalo pag ikaw lang mag isa, walang family at walang lovelife
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The Maid in Singapore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7TxUYJcvY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7TxUYJcvY)
Published on Apr 23, 2012
A short movie on modern slavery in Asia portraying the life of Filipino maids trying to escape from poverty and unemployment, earning their money as maids, abroad in their rich neighbour country Singapore. Their quest for love, admiration and pure desire bring them to Singapore's most notorious Sunday joint: Lucky Plaza.
A high definition 10 minute documentary that is entirely shot with Canon 7d, detailing the everydays of the domestic helpers, showing how they flirt, enjoy their only day off, and also showing the darker sides, the scarcity of food, their low income, the salary deduction they face due to their agency, and the government failing to take action by ensuring the equal rights they deserve through changing the Singaporian labour law to handle these ladies just like any other foreign worker.
The film also features HOME, one of the agencies protecting domestic helpers, and ensuring their proper treatment. A safe shelter for maids in case their employers decided to resort to violence or did not provide the conditions agreed in the contract.
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Filipino Maids in Hong Kong Cope with Loneliness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElowAQ4QKbU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElowAQ4QKbU)
Published on Aug 12, 2012
Filipino maids who work in Hong Kong share how they cope with the
hardships of living far from family and loved ones. UCA News reporter Joe
Torres spends time with the maids in Hong Kong's Central district on a
recent Sunday morning.
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Marivic Bulan, Filipino Helper in Hong Kong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76BaNoaVKMw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76BaNoaVKMw)
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Filipinos Working abroad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At1OVpefZus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At1OVpefZus)
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mahirap nga yan
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"OFW" Theme Song...Ang Kantang Nakakaiyak at NakakaTouch (PUSONG OFW)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkwGWSeqyA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkwGWSeqyA)
Published on Jul 19, 2013
Hindi porket OFW mayaman na. Hindi porket nasa abroad marangya na ang buhay. Marami silang dinaraanang mga pagsubok. Hindi ko sinasabing lahat pero may mga ilan o karamihan na inaabuso ng mga ibang lahi kung saan sila ay sinasaktan physically, emotional and mentally.
Minsan sa kabila ng mga ngiti ay may mga nakatagong luha sa kanilang mga mata. Tinatago nalang nila ang sakit, poot at hinagpis na kanilang dinaranas wag lang malungkot ang kanilang mga pamilya sa Pilipinas. Proud ako sa mga OFW dahil hindi lang sila bayani ng ating bansa, bayani sila ng bawat tahanan sa Pilipinas.
Mahalaga at naaapreciate nila ang bawat dasal at simpleng pangangamusta. Mahalagang malaman nila na inaalala mo sila hindi dahil sa pasalubong kung hindi dahil mahalaga at mahal mo silang talaga.
Maraming OFW sa buong mundo ang nagsasakripisyo kahit malayo at malungkot ang kanilang mga buhay. Bawat OFW ay may malulungkot na storya, hindi man natin ito nakikita sana ay pasalamatan natin at ipaalam sa kanila na proud na proud tayo sa kanila.
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Quote from: juan on May 22, 2012, 12:21:12 PM
“Adventure is a path.
Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.
The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it.
Your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness.
In this way you will be compelled to grapple with the limitless kindness and bottomless cruelty of humankind – and perhaps realize that you yourself are capable of both.
This will change you. Nothing will ever again be black-and-white.”
– Mark Jenkins
:) ;)
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Been browsing this thread and .....
It's true malungkot ang buhay sa Australian mine but still a lot better than working in the middle east or in other Asian countries. No reason kababayans back home shouldn't take advantage of the myriad of job opportunities. :)
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hindi na ako nahihirapan, naka adjust na rin ako, thanks Juan
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hindi na ako nahihirapan, naka adjust na rin ako, thanks Juan
In general, hindi mawawala ang homesickness.
Like in my case, longing to retire in the Philippines and to marry a young grass. There's no place like home.
Apart from that, sarap ang buhay as a world class prostitute. ;D
Been watching youtubes on OFW working in Asian countries and the middle east. Ang hirap tlga ng buhay doon. No doubt about it. Can understand why RG and Felix gave up Saudi.
But, speaking of working in Australian mines, things are a lot different from when I was working there 30 odd years ago. Women are now encouraged to work in this predominantly male industry.
So, if hordes of Pinoys and Pinays are working in a mine, hindi na masyadong malungkot. On FIFO, won't be away from home for a lengthy period at a time. And, monetary wise, certainly much better off than working in the Philippines. Not to mention accumulating frequent flyer points quickly.
But would recommend refrain from going to Philippines during week off. Go to Bali instead. Kai sugaton mo ni RG&Co sa airport ... charter a plane to Baguio ... nightly at the casino. Before the end of sojourn, ubos na ang pera. Come mining bust ... busted rin ang OFW. ;D
Oh, how I wish I could wind my time clock back to my 20s! :) ;)
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mag Thailand ako ulet next year
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mag Thailand ako ulet next year
Lucky you, mate!
Late last month, bumped into a group of o/s students (m&f) of varying nationalities in a park outside the campus. They were chatting about holidaying around central Europe -- former Soviet satellite states. Yeah, 'twas so good to be young, then.
Have many travel plans. But boring without a lovely travel companion -- one worth the money spend on. More than that -- one worth all I have.
But, so far, ang imong gipanghatag nako kanang mga losyang imong gi-dump! >:(
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hindi na ako nahihirapan, naka adjust na rin ako, thanks Juan
My Fellow Filipinos
shared by: arlene bruland
When I was small, the Philippine peso was P7 to the $dollar. The president was Diosdado Macapagal. Life was simple. Life was easy. My father was a farmer. My mother kept a small sari-sari store where our neighbors bought sang-perang asin, sang-perang bagoong, sang-perang suka, sang-perang toyo at pahinging isang butil na bawang. Our backyard had kamatis, kalabasa, talong, ampalaya, upo, batao, and okra. Our silong had chicken We had a pig, dog & cat. And of course, we lived on the farm. During rainy season, my father caught frogs at night which my mother made into batute (stuffed frog), or just plain fried. During the day, he caught hito and dalag from his rice paddies, which he would usually inihaw. During dry season, we relied on the chickens, vegetables, bangus, tuyo, and tinapa. Every now and then, there was pork and beef from the town market.
Life was so peaceful, so quiet, no electricity, no TV. Just the radio for Tia Dely, Roman Rapido, Tawag ng Tanghalan and Tang-tarang- tang.. And who can forget Leila Benitez on Darigold Jamboree? On weekends, I played with my neighbours (who were all my cousins) - tumbang-preso, taguan, piko, luksong lubid, patintero, at iba pa. I don't know about you, but I miss those days.
These days, we face the TV, Internet, e-mail, newspaper, magazine, grocery catalog, or drive around. The peso is a staggering and incredible P47 to the US dollar. Most people can't have fun anymore. Life has become a battle. We live to work. Work to live. Life is not easy. I was in Saudi Arabia in 1983.. It was lonely, difficult, & scary. It didn't matter if you were a man or a woman. You were a target for rape.[??? Was the rape consensual? ;D] The salary was cheap & the vacation far between. If the boss didn't want you to go on holiday, you didn't. They had your passport. Oh, and the agency charged you almost 4 months of your salary (which, if you had to borrow on a '20% per month arrangement' meant your first year's pay was all gone before you even earned it).
The Philippines used to be one of the most important countries in Asia. Before & during my college days, many students from neighboring Asian countries like Malaysia , Indonesia , Japan and China went to the Philippines to get their diplomas. Until 1972, like President Macapagal, President Marcos was one of the most admired presidents of the world. The Peso had kept its value of P7 to the US$ until I finished college.
Posted: 9/12/2014 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Construction, Job-seekers, Mining, Oil-and-gas, Career-resources
In a recent controversial statement, Mitsui's chief of Australian operations, Yasushi Takahashi said the “inconvenient truth” of Australian mining is that wages are too high. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, he said that it is a “good thing we are seeing high wages in the most liveable country in the world... If that's sustainable that's fine. But one concern is, is it really sustainable?”
The average annual wage for someone working in Australian mining is $138,000, more than double the US average. This has been a point of pride for the industry, but while the commodity sector is engaged in an enormous efficiency drive, thanks largely to a slump in global commodity prices, many bosses such as Takahashi are seeing such high labour costs as prohibitive. Roughly 25% of the cost of running a mine in Australia is comprised of labour, compared to 15% on average worldwide.
His concerns were preceded by a 2014 report by PwC that found Australia's high wages weren't matched by productivity: “Mining equipment in Australia runs at lower annual outputs than most of its global peers”, attributing the shortfall almost entirely to labour.
Of course, this begs the question – would productivity increase if wages were cut? Further, as recognised elsewhere, while some in the industry are seeking work overseas – unable to find employment in their speciality; exploration work in particular is not as available as it was as Australian mining has transitioned from opening new mines to operating those mines – high wages are arguably what brings people back down under.
It's also important to note that even in the wider economic context, mining remains the largest contributor to Australian economic growth, making it essential for us to attract and retain the best people we can. And if that means keeping wages high, that means keeping wages high.
Whatever side you come down on, salaries in Australian mining are higher than elsewhere. That's an issue that won't be going anywhere soon.
Australian mining salaries are the highest in the world. See what you could earn here
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http://www.jobaroo.com/how-to-get-a-mining-job-in-australia?pageID=783#getaminingjob
Best of luck to kababayan aspirants for Australian mining jobs!!!!!
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http://www.jobaroo.com/how-to-get-a-mining-job-in-australia?pageID=783#getaminingjob
Best of luck to kababayan aspirants for Australian mining jobs!!!!!
:) ;)
Posted: 9/12/2014 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Construction, Job-seekers, Mining, Oil-and-gas, Career-resources
In a recent controversial statement, Mitsui's chief of Australian operations, Yasushi Takahashi said the “inconvenient truth” of Australian mining is that wages are too high. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, he said that it is a “good thing we are seeing high wages in the most liveable country in the world... If that's sustainable that's fine. But one concern is, is it really sustainable?”
The average annual wage for someone working in Australian mining is $138,000, more than double the US average. This has been a point of pride for the industry, but while the commodity sector is engaged in an enormous efficiency drive, thanks largely to a slump in global commodity prices, many bosses such as Takahashi are seeing such high labour costs as prohibitive. Roughly 25% of the cost of running a mine in Australia is comprised of labour, compared to 15% on average worldwide.
His concerns were preceded by a 2014 report by PwC that found Australia's high wages weren't matched by productivity: “Mining equipment in Australia runs at lower annual outputs than most of its global peers”, attributing the shortfall almost entirely to labour.
Of course, this begs the question – would productivity increase if wages were cut? Further, as recognised elsewhere, while some in the industry are seeking work overseas – unable to find employment in their speciality; exploration work in particular is not as available as it was as Australian mining has transitioned from opening new mines to operating those mines – high wages are arguably what brings people back down under.
It's also important to note that even in the wider economic context, mining remains the largest contributor to Australian economic growth, making it essential for us to attract and retain the best people we can. And if that means keeping wages high, that means keeping wages high.
Whatever side you come down on, salaries in Australian mining are higher than elsewhere. That's an issue that won't be going anywhere soon.
Australian mining salaries are the highest in the world. See what you could earn here
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World Class Filipino came to existence because of the solid belief of the people behind this project on its subject … the Filipino and most especially because God has allowed this to happen.
We are first hand witnesses on how competent Filipinos are in any trade or profession, in any country and against any nationality as most of us are currently occupying job positions which could have been easily occupied by another race had we not been capable.
The idea of setting up this website first came up at a time when we were always being asked by foreign employers if we know of a Filipino who would like to work with them. When asked why they prefer Filipinos… they site Filipino qualities such as the following: honest, loyal, friendly, fun-loving, honors commitments, good communicator, hardworking, creative and among others. If you just happen to have the privilege of hearing these adjectives from people other than your “kababayan”… you would probably ask yourself why these people believe in us and why can't we? Why other nationalities are appreciating us while we ourselves, at times, are still downgrading our capacities?
As Filipinos working abroad, we believe we are representatives of our country. Our performances today will have a direct effect on others who will choose to follow this route and to the image of Filipinos in general. That's why we are always asking God for guidance at work and in everything we do. That we may continue to do His will for His greater glory and thereby preserve the legacy of the Filipinos who came before us. In relation to this, please allow us to use this space to salute them. They made lasting impressions internationally which practically paved the way and have opened up windows of opportunities for millions of Filipinos.
And lastly, we believe that everything we have, were just given. Our strength, beauty, intelligence… everything. We should therefore not be boastful and proud. Instead, we should be thankful to the one who made you and me and share these gifts to everyone. We may be small as people, we may be under-developed as a country and we are not perfect. But we are perfectly us… just the way God had designed us to be.
Love. Care. Share.
Love God above all. Care for others. Share ourselves.
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To all kababayans back home!!!!!
Come and join our ranks.
become a world class miner.
:) :)
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DATI malungkot ako nong nag abroad pwo ngayon dna kasi Nandi to na mga anak ko at asawa...dito na buhay namin..
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DATI malungkot ako nong nag abroad pwo ngayon dna kasi Nandi to na mga anak ko at asawa...dito na buhay namin..
Is it bcoz maraming marami na mga relatives, friends, et al., back home? Vivong vivo every homecoming? ;D
'Di ba umangal c partner? :D ;)
"A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."
(Oscar Wilde)
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D naman umaangal c partner kc taga dito naman cya pwo mas gusto nyang tumira sa pinas. .
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D naman umaangal c partner kc taga dito naman cya pwo mas gusto nyang tumira sa pinas. .
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That's what I learned in networking other sites. But the foreign husband is having problems with wife's extended family. Isang katutak! And never ending asking for money. The Bisaya term is "nagsalig". Derivative words are "kayo-an", "huhukan", and "boyboyon".
He has become a sugar daddy to wife's extended family. :)
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That's what I learned in networking other sites. But the foreign husband is having problems with wife's extended family. Isang katutak! And never ending asking for money. The Bisaya term is "nagsalig". Derivative words are "kayo-an", "huhukan", and "boyboyon".
He has become a sugar daddy to wife's extended family. :)
for your info. Ahu family sa pinas Wala nagsalig sa ahu bana ahu parents Wala manghukhuk sa ahung bana.. Oo pobre me pwo Dili m ing Ana pagka tawo na manghukhuk ug kuwarta Lang giapas.. ahu pa Gani parent nag hatag namo yuta para balayan... Kabalo mangita ug kaogalingong kuwarta ahung familya naa m mga basak ug mga lubi kaya... Wala me manghukhuk sa ka no ...
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That's what I learned in networking other sites. But the foreign husband is having problems with wife's extended family. Isang katutak! And never ending asking for money. The Bisaya term is "nagsalig". Derivative words are "kayo-an", "huhukan", and "boyboyon".
He has become a sugar daddy to wife's extended family. :)
although ug magipit man manghuwam pwo ilang bayaran Dili pangayuon... My parents never ask for a Money nga Dili bayaran... Ahu bana ang kusang muhatag ni d Gani ko makabalo na nihatag... Buotan ahu bana y Dili boyboyan pagka tawo..
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Kita ang moboyboy. Mao ng kina-iya nato. :)
After marriage, wa ba nikalit ka daghan ang imong mga relatives and friends sa ato? Wa bai naghisgot nimo, "Kaniadto sa gamai pa ka, dai, sus, hapit ka namatay sa imong sakit. Ako intaon ang nagbantai nmo. Ako pai nagpalit sa tambal."
Labunai di-ay, gisip-on ra ka. Vicks vaporub rai gipalit. ;D ;D ;D
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Kita ang moboyboy. Mao ng kina-iya nato. :)
After marriage, wa ba nikalit ka daghan ang imong mga relatives and friends sa ato? Wa bai naghisgot nimo, "Kaniadto sa gamai pa ka, dai, sus, hapit ka namatay sa imong sakit. Ako intaon ang nagbantai nmo. Ako pai nagpalit sa tambal."
Labunai di-ay, gisip-on ra ka. Vicks vaporub rai gipalit. ;D ;D ;D
kaluoy sa Ginoo walay nisulti nahu Arun ughapit ko namatay. . About sa relatives daan nang daghan me labina sa amung baryo ig agaw tanan kay mga side sa ahu mother din pinas bryo sa ahu father. . Soo wla ko matinga kay daan naku kaila sa amu mga clan... ang na kalahi lang kay moingon ang mga tawo na maldita na daw ko kay sa sauna nga wala pa naka abroad..
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Wa bai naghisgot nimo, "Kanang imong utang namo, di na kabayran og sapi! Kai kon di pa tungod namo, di ka maka-abroad"! Why? Kai sla mai nag-match ninyong duha. :D ;)
Actually, nahitabo na nako dinhi sa site. Unfortunately, it wasn't successful. Kai ang gusto nako young grass. :-* Pero ang ilang i-match nako losyang. ;D Aggressive pa kaau. >:( Martilyuhun Ko. Huhuhu. :'( :'( :'(
Skipper knows the details. :) ;)
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Wa bai naghisgot nimo, "Kanang imong utang namo, di na kabayran og sapi! Kai kon di pa tungod namo, di ka maka-abroad"! Why? Kai sla mai nag-match ninyong duha. :D ;)
Actually, nahitabo na nako dinhi sa site. Unfortunately, it wasn't successful. Kai ang gusto nako young grass. :-* Pero ang ilang i-match nako losyang. ;D Aggressive pa kaau. >:( Martilyuhun Ko. Huhuhu. :'( :'( :'(
Skipper knows the details. :) ;)
walay nisulti nahu nga tungod nila naka abroad ko.... kay ako naka abroad wala koy tawong g samok only me and my employer here in Seattle bfor. .. kaya do nila daotan kay naningkamot ko ug ahu para maka gawas ni wala ngay nakabalo ni abroad nakuh gawas sa ahu parents
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walay nisulti nahu nga tungod nila naka abroad ko.... kay ako naka abroad wala koy tawong g samok only me and my employer here in Seattle bfor. .. kaya do nila daotan kay naningkamot ko ug ahu para maka gawas ni wala ngay nakabalo ni abroad nakuh gawas sa ahu parents
That's why me is encouraging kababayans back home to do the same. Maninguha sa ilang kaugalingon. This site is inundated with tips on how to secure jobs in Australia. The rest is up to them.
Also telling them to forget USA. Kc wala ng pag-asa. Your Uncle Sam's bankrupt. ;D
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:D:D
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be open minded mo dire ha
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be open minded mo dire ha
??? Unsa mai imong nakaon, Choi? :-\
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ako may pag-asa pa pareng Juan?
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basta iopen lang kung unsa ang dapat iopen wardz
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ako may pag-asa pa pareng Juan?
Na naman!!!!! Ask them! >:( >:( >:(
Networking: 4 grassroots tips for making contact
Posted: 16/01/2015 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Diversity, Job-seekers, Mining, Career-resources
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As a jobseeker with little industry contact, hearing the phrase ‘it is not what you know, it is who you know’ can seem redundant and even disparaging. Contrary to popular belief, building strong industry networks is not about having friends in high places, but rather surrounding yourself with the right people and knowledge required to give you the best chance of securing a new job.
Here are four simple tips on how to use networking to build your industry knowledge, expertise and most importantly, your presence in the job market.
1. Ask friends and family
The rule of six degrees of separation means you almost definitely know someone who knows someone who is looking for a new employee. Remember, the candidate who comes personally recommended is usually the most outstanding.Hold no bars in asking around. Even if your peers don’t know of any jobs, they might know of the right Human Resources contacts.
2. Get to know the job
Reading the job advertisement is one thing, but reading about the job is another. By learning about the role you are applying for, you are doing yourself two favours. Not only will you be qualifying yourself to better answer questions during the interview process, but you may also wind up on the trail of experienced people with valuable advice, or even the industry connections you need.
3. Get to know the industry
Learning about the industry and the company in which you want to work is another favour you should afford yourself. The company website is a great place to start, but LinkedIn offers a wealth of up-to-date movements in the industry sphere where new developments, news and job opportunities are posted. Being an active participant in those conversations can get your name on the plate and give you the boost you need, but make sure you read our tips here on how to get it right.
4. Go where the industry goes
Employers attend job fairs and so should you, but do your best to take advantage of the opportunity they are giving you. When you take a pamphlet, stop and chat to the representatives. Ask their names, what their role is and if they like working for the company. In an exhibition filled with pamphlet-collectors, the small talker will be the one that stands out.
What have you done to extend your network?
Please tell us in the comments section below.
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Keep fingers crossed your comments will trigger a chain reaction!
:) ;)
That's why me is encouraging kababayans back home to do the same. Maninguha sa ilang kaugalingon. This site is inundated with tips on how to secure jobs in Australia. The rest is up to them.
Also telling them to forget USA. Kc wala ng pag-asa. Your Uncle Sam's bankrupt. ;D
be open minded mo dire ha
Waddya reckon, skipper, are we about to witness a chain reaction of enormous magnitude anytime soon? :-\ ::)
Will be great to have a continuous "oral intercourse" ;D with them. So, be constantly updated. :) ;)
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Maybe this year,
Maybe next year,
Maybe never.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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walay nisulti nahu nga tungod nila naka abroad ko.... kay ako naka abroad wala koy tawong g samok only me and my employer here in Seattle bfor. .. kaya do nila daotan kay naningkamot ko ug ahu para maka gawas ni wala ngay nakabalo ni abroad nakuh gawas sa ahu parents
Maniniwala ko! Heard too many amusing anecdotes. Not to mention mine. Bsag unsa lang gimmick aron makahukhuk. :D
Migrated to Australia as a bachelor. Received so many letters from girls who used to snub me while still in the Philippines. Simply ignored.
According to them, sla man daw ang nag-encourage my wife (now ex-) to persist on writing me. The reality is that they were all persisting. :D
In that sense daw, mi utang-na-loob ako sa kanila.
Something tells me, one is about to happen in this site. Hehe :) ;)
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Filipinos Working abroad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At1OVpefZus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At1OVpefZus)
"OFW" Theme Song...Ang Kantang Nakakaiyak at NakakaTouch (PUSONG OFW)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkwGWSeqyA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkwGWSeqyA)
Published on Jul 19, 2013
Hindi porket OFW mayaman na. Hindi porket nasa abroad marangya na ang buhay. Marami silang dinaraanang mga pagsubok. Hindi ko sinasabing lahat pero may mga ilan o karamihan na inaabuso ng mga ibang lahi kung saan sila ay sinasaktan physically, emotional and mentally.
Minsan sa kabila ng mga ngiti ay may mga nakatagong luha sa kanilang mga mata. Tinatago nalang nila ang sakit, poot at hinagpis na kanilang dinaranas wag lang malungkot ang kanilang mga pamilya sa Pilipinas. Proud ako sa mga OFW dahil hindi lang sila bayani ng ating bansa, bayani sila ng bawat tahanan sa Pilipinas.
Mahalaga at naaapreciate nila ang bawat dasal at simpleng pangangamusta. Mahalagang malaman nila na inaalala mo sila hindi dahil sa pasalubong kung hindi dahil mahalaga at mahal mo silang talaga.
Maraming OFW sa buong mundo ang nagsasakripisyo kahit malayo at malungkot ang kanilang mga buhay. Bawat OFW ay may malulungkot na storya, hindi man natin ito nakikita sana ay pasalamatan natin at ipaalam sa kanila na proud na proud tayo sa kanila.
hindi na ako nahihirapan, naka adjust na rin ako, thanks Juan
really?
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hmmmmmm
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Waddya reckon, skipper, are we about to witness a chain reaction of enormous magnitude anytime soon? :-\ ::)
Will be great to have a continuous "oral intercourse" ;D with them. So, be constantly updated. :) ;)
yup, you are fired!