What are the problems arising from being an OFW?

Top 5 Most Common OFW Problems

• Family.
• Money (Loans and Debts, Lack of savings)
• Illegal recruitment and Employer abuse.
• Dwindling value of Philippine peso.
• Landing in jail for crimes they did not commit.

What is the purpose of OFW?

OFWs are more likely to earn opportunities to get their family and sponsor abroad. In fact, this is what most OFWs do. They work abroad and after some years, they get their spouses and children to live with them. It’s given that most Filipinos who work abroad are alone when they started working in other countries.

What positive impacts do overseas Filipino workers contribute to our country?

Many economists have cited a direct positive correlation between remittances and improved healthcare, education, and even entrepreneurial pursuits. The positive impact of remittance inflows is felt by whole communities where there are recipient households. OFWs come from a broad representation of the country’s regions.

What do you think are the impacts of the OFW phenomenon to our society?

OFW remittances are closing the gap between the poor and the wealthy by contributing to a growing middle class. With improved living conditions and more disposable income, the consumption of goods and services increases, which drives the economy forward.

What are the other impacts of the OFW phenomenon to our society?

Findings are: 1) the most salient negative impact is a feeling abandoned that cannot be compensated for by financial support; 2) the left-behind children feel helplessness, loneliness, pessimism, deprivation, and isolation being confronted with health and academic problems.

What are the reasons for working abroad?

Top five reasons you should work abroad

• You will fully immerse yourself in the culture and live as a local.
• Working abroad means you can afford to stay somewhere longer and explore a new area.
• You will grow in confidence.
• It looks fantastic on your CV.
• It will broaden your mind.