Why is that?
By Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
Davao, Philippines
August 28, 2016 4:04am CST
My cousin arrived from Dubai unexpectedly yesterday. So no one knows from our relatives including us she will be home. But of course her family knew about it.
When she arrived home. She open her luggage full of Pasalabong (Souvenir) right away and gave it to my cousin's children. Her luggage is full of kids stuff like school supplies and toys.
Today, my other relatives came here and know she is here. They flock their house and they are asking for money. These cold blooded sucker are nowhere to be found when you need their help and here they are asking as if they owe her money.
My cousin who is kind enough gave them a little and I can sense that she is very annoyed yet tried to compose herself.
Why are they like that?
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@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
Unfortunately most family members are like that, they would only show up when they need something from you. They have this myth that anyone who goes abroad to work suddenly have lots of cash as if that person is working and sacrificing for them. I dont also get those kind of people. They should understand that Overseas workers are not money faucets and the money askers themselves should strive harder to fund their needs.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
@lealuvy2j
Indeed. They think that if you work abroad you are rich.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
@MALUSE
We have different norms to follow ours is different. People work abroad to finance and for the future of their family. They can give some but not to the extent that outher relatives demand too much. They also have their needs. Relatives should reconsider that.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
28 Aug 16
Must be irritating to have relatives taking advantage of us...I can't even imagine coming home to that. I hope she would find the courage to just tell them to understand.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
28 Aug 16
@JustBhem Yes when it comes to relatives and family it is a delicate situation. I hope she would at least have some relaxing time at home.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
@cahaya1983
And give her time to be with her family first. They simply cannot wait.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
Some people are simply just too lazy and always just want to depend on what others worked very hard for
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
@JustBhem This type of people will get nowhere, they are a burden to our society and country
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
@louievill
I agree on this. Thanks for sharing your throughts about this. This should be stop.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
Im glad were far away from the province my mom once lived. Not to mention my aunt will be coming this october, no relatives that will flock her box 
like vultures
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
28 Aug 16
Thankfully my Filipino family are not like that. They just wait if I have something to give. I have heard a lot of people like that from my friends abroad. I am sure your cousin who came from Dubai worked hard for her money. I would not give money if I was your cousin. Those are opportunist people.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
28 Aug 16
Human nature...people have a habit of asking especially if someone they think isrich.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
28 Aug 16
@JustBhem thats the usual concept, abroad = rich. that it is not easy money is not something they want to understand
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
@responsiveme that's why if i ever live or work abroad, i will not post pictures. hahaha!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
same thing when you win big in the lotto. everyone shows up to ask for 'balato'
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5452)
•
28 Aug 16
Sad to say,some people survive life by doing that. I would be definitely annoyed if i were in your cousin's shoes
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
And if you tell them exactly what you want to say to them. They will call you selfish and boastful. Tsk and to think they are your relatives and that they should learn to welcome her with gratitude because nothing happens to her abroad.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
And if you tell them exactly what you want to say to them. They will call you selfish and boastful. Tsk and to think they are your relatives and that they should learn to welcome her with gratitude because nothing happens to her abroad.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Aug 16
And if you tell them exactly what you want to say to them. They will call you selfish and boastful. Tsk and to think they are your relatives and that they should learn to welcome her with gratitude because nothing happens to her abroad.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
14 Feb 20
@JustBhem That is sad! I feel bad for her. I understand what it's like too. Having people who aren't really there for you asking for money or favours.
@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
28 Aug 16
Some people are just greedy.
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