should i stay or go - need your advise

@djmarion (4898)
Philippines
August 29, 2007 5:00am CST
i'm happy with my current job and i like the camaraderie we have with my employer, infact i really love to be with them. the problem is being a breadwinner, i'm getting problem with my salary cause its not enough for my family's need. my family is pushing me to look for another job with higher salary and they want me to look for a job abroad. well i tried applying for a job abroad but as everybody know, it's not very easy to find one. i dont know what to do anymore. i need your advise. please help.
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8 responses
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
29 Aug 07
Dear Marion.. i understand your situation and i know as a breadwinner you will surely have a very big commitment towards your family. Talking about Job.. I believe job is something you do to earn your income but if you have a job that suites your interest wow.. thats great. If you are going for a job in overseas u really have to think it twice.. cos you'll be far away from your family.. and who will take care of them when you are away? moreover, how sure are you the place that you are going is safe?.. just bare in mind.. not all the people working in overseas are happy and many are having trouble and got fixed by something else. Therefore, before you decide to go abroad please learn about the countries do and dont.. meanwhile.. my advice is nothing is as good as you are at your own place. Maybe try to do some part time job while you are there with your family members..
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@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
2 Sep 07
what you said is right, not all people working overseas are happy, well who would be happy leaving your family. but being a breadwinner like most of those people are, they have no choice but to take a chance.
@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
3 Sep 07
You may take the chance.. but you have to know all about what you gonna do and do some calculation to yourself.. weather is it worth going out there to earn that income.
@lisa_wxy (393)
• China
29 Aug 07
well,you should think it over. why are you abroad?just for money? i know that as a breadwinner,how much burden on your shoulder,and i also know that as a girl,it is not easy to work abroad. if you can find another job with high salary at home ,that is fine.so just try it. another problem,if you go abroad,and your family is at home,how can you take care of them? money is not everything.
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@JG1950 (27)
• India
29 Aug 07
A family should understand the limitations of the breadwinner.Members who want more income should also share the burden. The breadwinner should enjoy the work he/she does.Money cannot bring joy.At the same time one should get the best from the job financially.Therefore, one must look for greener pastures. If your job has demand abroad why Not? It is good for you also.Be vigilant for better opportunities that knock your door.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
2 Sep 07
If you are breadwinner, if you can get 25% more salary elsewhere, if the distance between your staying place and the work place is lesser, you should change the place of work immediately.
@cefaz_21 (2596)
• Philippines
29 Aug 07
I am sorry to hear about your dilemma friend, It must be very hard on your part, I know how you feel because I've been there, I had a job before that I love so much, I love the people there,my co-worker and I have built friendship amongs my officemates but the job don't pay that much, hence I was forced to leave and look for a greener pasture. It was hard leaving that job but sometimes we have to let go of the GOOD so we could have the BEST. And sometimes,it is saddening to know that we cannot always have the best of both worlds. I hope you find peace and happiness to whatever path you choose. :) Sorry I wasn't able to be of big help too.
@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
2 Sep 07
thanks God that you understand what i'm feeling today. your symphathy is enough for help. and like what you've said, i also hope that God could give me the right path to take. thanks again.
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@ssf12ster (488)
• India
30 Aug 07
stick to your present job. unless u get a new one.
• China
30 Aug 07
It's really hard to make a decision. Is there any possibility to get a promotion and higher salary in your company?
@matlgal (1686)
• United States
29 Aug 07
dj- you must continue to better yourseld in your chosen profession. Friendships will always be there but it's important for you to receive the experience and challenges that will make you better at what you do. If a better opportunity presents itself I think that you should take it and meet those challenges head on. Your young and your capable. Do it! :) don't look back, and don't allow yourself to get stagnet in your job. To be appreciated and paid well you must be a bit better than the next person in that same job. If you take that with you everyday you will soon look back 30 yrs, from now and say I did it, I accomplished more than I thought I would and I am proud of who I am and what I've become.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
29 Aug 07
career dilemma - being a career woman -- providing for one's family
From your post it seems your line of work is not very much in demand abroad, so there's not much you can do in that front. If you have enough experience you should be able to find a better-paying job at home. Try that. Who knows? Maybe you'll love the job too. Also, you might want to consider starting a part-time business, something that you can do while still working on your job. Maybe even some members of your family can help.