working abroad to earn money or stay in your country & be w/ ur luv ones?

@wadabski (761)
Philippines
November 7, 2010 6:29am CST
I am now working in a foreign land to earn more for my future. I miss my home town as well as my loved ones. I am starting to think this is a bad decision but may be this is only because of loneliness. I cant think straight currently. Is this decision right?
5 responses
@Bannybanzie (1397)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
There are pros and cons in working abroad and working at your home country... one of that is the income. There might be better income opportunities abroad than working in your hometown, but just as you feel, working in a foreign land will make you feel sad and lonely. Also, working abroad can affect your relationship with your family (especially children if you have). I know a bunch of people who work abroad and when they come back, though they've provided all the good things that money can buy for their children, their children don't feel comfortable enough being with them. Parents also working abroad cannot watch their children grow and cannot provide most of the emotional needs their children must receive. I don't know what personally your case is. It takes some time, though, for us to know if we've made the right decision or not. Just wait and you'll see. I hope that you achieve your goals for working abroad! Be happy and always smile!
@wadabski (761)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
thank you for the responds. Yes maybe you are right, this only needs a little getting use to. This is my first time working outside my country. Thank you
• Malaysia
11 Jan 11
Hi, There is no clear answer as to which is right or wrong. Maybe you should figure out whether the income you are earning is good enough for you to be abroad. If not, maybe it would be sufficient if you stay at your homeland with your family. Working abroad is best if it brings you a decent income for your family and at the same time you can bring your family with you. Whatever it is, don't be influenced by other people's opinion too much because everything is up to you to decide. You know your condition better than everyone else. If you think it is worthwhile, than stick to it and I believe there are many benefits awaiting for you in the near future. Good luck!
@rene12 (794)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
If there is an opportunity, grab it. That is the saying which will lead to success but unfortunately, there are more opportunity abroad that in our homelands in some cases.
@asyria51 (2861)
• United States
16 Nov 10
I spent a year teaching English in Japan. I was with my recently wed husband for the duration so it was not as lonely, we made some really good friends, who we are still in contact with. Give it some time, try and take a vacation back home if you can get the time off. My husband and I were able to save up enough to put a nice down payment on a house when we got back to our home town. Give it some time. See if the loneliness passes.
@saqi78 (1402)
• Malaysia
7 Nov 10
For me living and studying out of my country is a good experience, though some time I feel home sickness but I think I have this opportunity to avail for my higher studies. And I think we should go after opportunity, as it does not come every time, but this is my case, I am single and dont have my wife or children behind me, but after marriage if I am working abroad, I ll certainly keep my wife and children with me as I dont want to suffer my family due to money as I ll be able to keep them with me. I think it is wise decision to remain out side the country if you have good opportunity but not on the cost of your family, if you are getting a little low salary in your country then it is better to remain there otherwise bring your family with you but if you are single then this is time for you to earn money for your future family and then after marriage if you can bring them then its OK otherwise you can start some business in your home country of the money which you ll earn now a day remaining single...:) Have a nice day...