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Reaching other lands, and countries, experiencing other climates and earning more than you could in your native country are one of the best things to happen in life.  If you’re contemplating working abroad, this guide can help you decide. 

Why should I decide carefully before going abroad?

• Learning the hows of ifs working abroad helps you mitigate the risks.

• Maximize your earning potential 

• Find the right opportunities

• Avoid illegal recruitment

You can get most of the benefits of working abroad if:

1. The salary offer is more than twice the job offered locally. For most Filipinos, a minimum of 50, 000 PHP worth of salary abroad is desirable.

2. Your role, industry, or profession has opportunities abroad that pay well.

3. You can’t find decent-paying work locally.

4. You love to reach famous landmarks and other countries.

5. You love to experience other climates (four seasons versus tropical and subtropical).

6. You’re planning to immigrate to other countries.

It might not be Ok to work abroad if:

1. You can find a job with similar offers, approximates or greater than the salary offered abroad.

2. You’re going to study at local colleges or universities for career improvements. Studying abroad is expensive and may conflict with your working schedule.

3. There’s no one to take care of your children (if you’re a parent) unless you and your spouse are living abroad and can afford to sponsor your sons and daughters.

4. There’s a travel ban due to war, pandemic and political causes in a destination country unless you can find alternative countries. 

5. No one will take care of your loved ones (spouse, children, parents, and relatives) and you can find a job locally.

6. You can’t handle the emotional impact of leaving your loved ones.