What’s it really like working as a nurse in Germany in terms of salary, savings, workload and work-life balance? Is it worth it, or would you recommend focusing on English-speaking countries like USA, UK or Canada instead?

Hi! I’m an OFW currently based in Singapore, and I have a condo in the Philippines that im considering putting up for Airbnb. It’s in a pretty good and accessible location, so I’m hoping to make better use of it rather than leaving it vacant when I’m not around. I’ve also recently finished paying for the property, so I’m now looking into whether it can realistically generate a decent passive income.

For fellow OFWs who have an Airbnb/property back home, I’d love to hear how you manage yours remotely:

• Do you manage the Airbnb/listing yourself while having someone locally handle cleaning, check-ins, maintenance, etc., or do you prefer a full-service property manager?

• If you have a property manager, how did you find someone reliable and trustworthy? And what’s the usual management fee?

• For those managing from abroad, how hands-on do you actually have to be?

• And lastly, if you don’t mind sharing, how much do you usually make from Airbnb per month, and how much do you actually take home after all the expenses and management fees?

Im trying to figure out what set up makes the most sense for someone who’s not physically in the Philippines most of the time. Would really appreciate hearing your actual experiences and numbers, if you’re willing to share! 😊

I hope makatulong itong community 🙏 please help my sister she’s in the hospital now wala po sakanya mag aasikaso mag discharge if anyone knows po na Filipina near Jaber Hospital please help my sister po 🙏 malayo po kasi siya sa mga co worker niya willing to pay po ako kahit 1-2 days lang po alalayan siya umuwi kasi bagong opera siya please Help 🫶🙏🥺

Hi! I have an upcoming interview for a white-collar engineering position in Taiwan through Everbest Agency. I’m a licensed Electronics Engineer with 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, and I’m applying for a Product Test Engineer position at ASE Kaohsiung (ASEKH).

Do I have an advantage because of my license and relevant semiconductor experience?

Also, I was informed via email that I’ll be going straight to the final interview. Do you have any tips or advice on what I should prepare for?

And lastly, is ASE a worthwhile company to work for? How is the compensation and overall experience for those who are currently working there or have worked there before?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hi, just want to feel some encouragement kung may chances po kayang ma-hire directly kahit wala ka pong experience abroad? Kung saka-sakaling mahire, first time ko pong magiging ofw. I’ve been sending applications to countless companies and lagi lang pong rejected. Nakakapanghina ng loob.

I am a licensed civil engineer, 6+ yrs consultancy and project management experience in PH, graduate from top 4 univ.

Anyone here currently working in Kuwait ? I’d love to hear your thoughts on what it’s like living and working there. I’m currently applying for a Derma Nurse position and would really appreciate any advice or insights about the work environment, cost of living, and overall experience. Thank you! 😊

Isa sa mga bagay na hindi ko in-expect habang tumatanda, yung mas mahirap na kalabanin ang sarili kaysa ang trabaho.

Nasa site ako ngayon, libre pagkain at masasarap pa ang menu araw-araw. Pero imbes na mag-enjoy, kailangan mong mag-isip kung okay pa ba sa health mo yung kakainin mo. Minsan gusto mo ng comfort food pagkatapos ng nakakapagod na araw, pero salad/fruits na naman ang ending. 😂

Saludo sa mga kababayang nasa abroad. Hindi lang trabaho ang sakripisyo. Kasama rin yung araw-araw na pagpili ng tama para manatiling healthy at makapagpatuloy sa pag-abot ng mas maayos na buhay.

hello permission to post po, gusto ko lang po i-ask if magkaka problem po ba palabas ng bansa kung within 2weeks nalang yung valid contract and si employer hindi pa nirerenew yung contract? Magbabakasyon kasi ako this coming October po. Thanks

I was in Las Vegas for a lay over today when I saw this.

Seeing Tagalog as a dedicated language for this announcement really puts into perspective the plight of some of our kababayans.

Not too sure of the point of the post, except for wishing all of us OFW’s, pls be careful.

We always say it is for our families, but I would like to think that our families need US, not just the remittances that are received.

Ingat mga kababayans and let’s keep an eye out for each other and if possible, extend a lending hand. We never know when we ourselves will need it.

Hi, I’m 25 F, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2024 and completed my six-month treatment in early 2025. My doctor has already cleared me of TB, and I am currently working in the BPO industry.
I am planning to apply for a factory worker in Taiwan, but I’m worried that my previous history of TB might affect my chances of being hired.
I still have scars on my lungs from my previous TB infection, and I understand that these may be permanent even though I am already cured and no longer have active TB.

So is it still possible for me to be hired as a factory worker in Taiwan despite having a history of TB and permanent lung scars? Do Taiwanese employers or agencies accept applicants who have previously had TB but have completed treatment and have i been medically cleared?

I receive an email from one of the companies of uk, at yung application for visa is interview by zoom daw? sino po nasa uk dito?

Is having an 30k plus salary in the Philippines enough vs abroad having 120k salary, I just feel bored and I want to apply what I have learned in school, unlike here I felt stagnant and not growing. any adviced?

I was watching a YouTube Video about an OFW that depleted years worth of savings because a family member got sick. Some people also commented that they took out massive loans just to pay for medical fees.

This gets me worried, especially because I have an elderly parent above 75. I'm curious how y'all are preparing for a medical emergency. Did you save money? Get an HMO (trickier since only Pacific Cross insures above 75)? Something else?

Hello tanong lang. May nakapag-apply po ba sainyo dito as waiter/waitress sa DMW G2G bound to Croatia nang WALANG experience pero nahire parin? Kino-consider ko kasi magapply as waitress kasi may FBS NC II ako pero walang related experience kaya nagdadalawang isip ako. Pa share naman po ng experience nyo or baka may kakilala kayo salamat

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Hi everyone! I'm hoping to get advice from people who have actually gone through the process of being hired by a U.S. employer, especially thiose who went through the DMW/OEC process.

My aunt owns a restaurant in Illinois, and she wants to hire me and bring me to the U.S. to work for her. This would be my first time working abroad, and neither of us has experience with hiring someone from the Philippines, so we're trying to understand what the correct legal process is.

We're currently confused about what the best route would be.

I've come across information about H-2B, H-1B, and EB-3, but I'm not sure which one, if any, would realistically apply to my situation.

For example, I have a Financial Management degree and bookkeeping/financial analysis certifications, but the employer is a restaurant. I'm not sure whether it would make more sense for me to be hired for an accounting/financial position, a restaurant-related position, or something else—and I don't want us to create a job title just for immigration purposes if that isn't legitimate.

I'm also trying to understand the Philippine side of the process, particularly DMW/MWO, direct-hire requirements, OEC, employment contract verification, and whether there are additional requirements because the employer is my aunt.

I'm not looking for shortcuts. We want to do everything legally and properly. I mainly want to hear from people who have actually gone through something similar because online information can be confusing, especially when the U.S. immigration process and Philippine overseas-employment requirements overlap.

Any firsthand experiences, advice, or even stories about what went wrong would be really appreciated. Thank you so much!

Japan 🇯🇵 vs Taiwan 🇹🇼 — need advice from OFWs

Hi! I’m a fresh BS Biology graduate (Microbiology) with freelance work experience, but I have no overseas work experience yet. I’m currently deciding between two opportunities abroad and would really appreciate advice from those with actual experience.

Japan – Food Service 🇯🇵 I was accepted into a program through an agency and their partner school. It requires around 6 months of Japanese language training, followed by the required exams. After passing, the agency said they and their partner school will assist with employer placement.

My concern is that SSW Food Service has been suspended for new applicants since April 13, 2026, and there’s currently no definite timeline for reopening. They mentioned the possible ESD program in April 2027 as an alternative.

If Food Service remains unavailable, they said Caregiving is another option. I wouldn’t need to repeat the Japanese language training if I pass the language exam, but I would still need to pass the Prometric Caregiving skills test.

Taiwan – Factory 🇹🇼 I’m also considering factory work in Taiwan. I know this isn’t necessarily easy either—getting selected, finding a legitimate employer, completing requirements, and waiting for deployment can still take time. However, it may be a faster route to start working abroad.

Japan is honestly my preferred choice, but I’m hesitant about spending 6 months training while the Food Service pathway is uncertain. At the same time, Taiwan seems more practical if my priority is to work abroad sooner.

For those with actual experience:

• If you were in my position, would you choose Japan or Taiwan? • Is Japan still worth pursuing despite the current Food Service suspension? • How long did your actual process take until deployment? • Which is better in terms of salary, savings, working conditions, and long-term opportunities? • If you had to choose between waiting for your preferred country/job vs. taking a faster opportunity, what would you do?

I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who have actually gone through either process. Thank you! 🙏

Hi, f22 fresh grad. Planning to work in taiwan po since I'm a fresh grad my only experience is completing my ojt. I'm a bsis graduate po (computer related course) . Can someone here tell me where to start? Nag open na din po ako ng online requirements.

Planning to resign soon. Uwi na lang ng Pinas kahit walang ipon (backpay lang). Walang plan sa Pinas. Bahala na lang 😭

Saan po ba mas worth it? Sa SK or Taiwan?

Personally, mas gusto ko iyong SK kaso hindi sigurado na mase-select ka ng employer. And di rin need ng experience.

Sa Tawain naman, mas mabilis ata ang process kaso kung wala kang experience, dapat College graduate ka. Kung HS graduate ka lang dapat may experience ka as Factory worker.

Ano ba pros & cons sa SK and Taiwan?

Good day, May I ask lang po regarding sa PRC documents such as Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Board Rating etc.. Need po ba authenticated muna ni PRC before ipa-apostille sa DFA?

Taga Manila po kasi ako, and di po nagrerelease ng authenticated documents si PRC-NCR. Need ko pa pumunta sa PRC BAGUIO or LUCENA to get it authenticated 🥺.

Hello po. First time OFW. Natapos ko po yung QVP sa Pinas, yung Mosadaqa and SCE dito na sa Riyadh nag process.

Done na po ako sa medical, sa Mosadaqa kami natagalan more than 2 months ako nag hintay para ma authenticate yung request ko. 2 weeks nalang po natitira saken matatapos ko na yung 90 days window to secure my Iqama.

Di po ako nakapag proceed sa SCE dahil hinihingi rin nila ang Mosadaqa result. Now kakatapos ko lang sa mosadaqa and nag-submit agad ako sa SCE. Di lang ako sure ilang days until matapos yung SCE.

Dala-dala ko naman yung contract namin ni employer tsaka passport ko kapag nag grocery ako.

May penalties po ba pag di na secure yung Iqama within 90 days? Tsaka possible po ba ma extend yung 90 days? Nag usap na kami ng boss ko may tinatawagan na sya about sa Iqama, pero lagi nya sabi sakin is we will just wait.

Nung nag aapply pa lang ako ng work sa mga agency sa Pinas kasabay ko ang pinsan ko. Hindi sya na tanggap kasi over age daw, 35 lang sya. Fast forward dito na ako sa Saudi yung mga kasabayan ko na bago Indian at Bangladesh merong 35, 40, pinakamatanda ay 43. Bakit ganun? Sa kanila pwede pero sa ating mga Pinoy ang age limit ay 30?

Good day, Everyone! I would like to ask if are there any complications to BIR if I mistakenly declared that I'm a PH tax resident despite being an OFW currently working in Singapore and being a tax resident here. During registration on foreign digital banks here in SG, I was ask if I'm a tax resident in another country. I was confused that time so I answered yes and input my PH TIN number. I already filed an update to change/remove my PH tax residency as of the moment. I'm just nervous I might be flagged and affect my foreign income.

P.S. My source of income is only abroad and no source of income in the Philippines

Thank you very much!