A Worker's dilemma..
By blindedfox
@blindedfox (3315)
Philippines
January 31, 2007 7:22am CST
What if you were to choose between these two things..? What will you choose?
(A) A very high-paying job abroad. The standard benefits and some pluses. Also, you won't be able to return home for the next 10 years.
(B) A very low-paying job. Limited benefits. You get to choose where you want to work as long as it is local.
Which one will you choose?
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5 responses
@annepretty (584)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
arrghhh thats a hard decision to make but just reading about the 10 years of not being able to go home that is one thing i dont like about the offer..im a single mom and as much as possible i go home a few month after working abroad because i miss my daughter and my sisters family.so with a heavy heart i would choose B.LOL.
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
Ahaha. Well, most Filipinos can't stand being away from their families for a long time. It really is sad to be apart from our loved ones.
"so with a heavy heart i would choose B.LOL" - LOL =)
@sayuri001 (130)
• Japan
2 Feb 07
maybe my answer would speak for those who would sacrifice to be away just to give the family more than necessary than to work in local and couldn't give some of the basic necessities. I'm working abroad to help my family to save for my future use and it's really hard because some people misunderstood the meaning of working away.Reality bites, i mean working especially in our country (philippines) is ok but the salary don't even compensate to our daily needs.
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
I see. I really understand your sentiments because I am a Filipino myself. Life here in our country is so-so at the moment. Most Filipinos sacrifice being with their families. That really is sad but we most of the time, there's no choice. =(
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
1 Feb 07
Ahaha. It would be easy to choose A if it was only two years. LOL
@fortunatelee (170)
• United States
1 Feb 07
I would look at what my purposes where in life because, when I have coached others, I found that the purpose really wasn't to make a lot of money.
So, with that in mind, I suggest that you look at your long term targets of things that you really want to accomplish. Once you have that decided, then decide which would get you where you want to go in life faster and easier.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
31 Jan 07
I think I would choose B, to be local. I wouldn't want to be away from family for a long period of time. Also, all work and no play isn't very fun. I would want to be able to choose a local place for easier travel.
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
1 Feb 07
I would too. I'll never be happy no matter how huge my salary is if I don't get to be with my family. I'm a family-oriented type of guy. =D
