Going abroad to work? Here are some practical tips for first-time OFWs
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Going abroad to work? Here are some practical tips for first-time OFWs
There are an estimated 2.2 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) around the world, as of September 2016. Most become an OFW to earn higher pay, to fulfill a lifelong dream, to gain new experiences, to advance their career, or to secure their family’s future.
If you’re getting ready to work abroad, it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead. Let this essential to-do list be your guide before leaving the country.
Arrange your paperwork. Make sure that all needed documents for your travel and new work are in order. These include, among other things, your valid passport and IDs, training certificates, and work papers. Having the necessary paperwork on hand reduces the hassle of unexpected problems.
Pack smart. While it is tempting to bring most of your belongings to save on shopping expenses, be sure to prioritize appropriate clothing and basic essentials. This way, you avoid having to pay extra charges for going over your luggage allowance.
Have reserve funds. It’s important to research the cost of living in the country that you plan to work in. Remember that your first salary will come only after a month of working, so a reserve fund worth two to three months would be ideal for expenses and emergencies.
Learn the culture. Try to read a bit more about the culture of your destination, as it will be different from the Philippines. Keep in mind the cultural norms and memorize basic phrases to make interacting with locals easier.
Look for a good remittance service. It’s every OFW’s dream to help their families back home financially. As an OFW, you want a reliable remittance service with a name that you know and trust.
When it comes to remittance, look no further than Metrobank’s MetroRemit service. MetroRemit makes sending money back home easier and more convenient, and it’s by one of the country’s most respected financial institutions, so you can be confident that your money will reach your loved ones.
Remit through Metrobank’s foreign branches, subsidiaries, and partners in over 28 countries, and your beneficiaries can receive the money through credit to account, door-to-door delivery, or cash pick-up in over 8,000 locations nationwide.
What's more, MetroRemit also offers additional cash incentives for the OFW's beneficiaries through the “Premyo Sa Padala” promo. Recipients get a one-time P100 bonus and a monthly P55 cash gift for 6 months upon opening an OFW savings account for receiving remittance.
There are plenty of reasons why OFWs choose to leave their families in search of employment. Most of them, though, may agree on one reason: they all want to provide a better future for themselves and the families they left behind. Metrobank shares this commitment with the millions of OFWs around the world.
With MetroRemit, OFWs can send love back home with no worries.
If you’re getting ready to work abroad, it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead. Let this essential to-do list be your guide before leaving the country.
Arrange your paperwork. Make sure that all needed documents for your travel and new work are in order. These include, among other things, your valid passport and IDs, training certificates, and work papers. Having the necessary paperwork on hand reduces the hassle of unexpected problems.
Pack smart. While it is tempting to bring most of your belongings to save on shopping expenses, be sure to prioritize appropriate clothing and basic essentials. This way, you avoid having to pay extra charges for going over your luggage allowance.
Have reserve funds. It’s important to research the cost of living in the country that you plan to work in. Remember that your first salary will come only after a month of working, so a reserve fund worth two to three months would be ideal for expenses and emergencies.
Learn the culture. Try to read a bit more about the culture of your destination, as it will be different from the Philippines. Keep in mind the cultural norms and memorize basic phrases to make interacting with locals easier.
Look for a good remittance service. It’s every OFW’s dream to help their families back home financially. As an OFW, you want a reliable remittance service with a name that you know and trust.
When it comes to remittance, look no further than Metrobank’s MetroRemit service. MetroRemit makes sending money back home easier and more convenient, and it’s by one of the country’s most respected financial institutions, so you can be confident that your money will reach your loved ones.
Remit through Metrobank’s foreign branches, subsidiaries, and partners in over 28 countries, and your beneficiaries can receive the money through credit to account, door-to-door delivery, or cash pick-up in over 8,000 locations nationwide.
What's more, MetroRemit also offers additional cash incentives for the OFW's beneficiaries through the “Premyo Sa Padala” promo. Recipients get a one-time P100 bonus and a monthly P55 cash gift for 6 months upon opening an OFW savings account for receiving remittance.
There are plenty of reasons why OFWs choose to leave their families in search of employment. Most of them, though, may agree on one reason: they all want to provide a better future for themselves and the families they left behind. Metrobank shares this commitment with the millions of OFWs around the world.
With MetroRemit, OFWs can send love back home with no worries.
MetroRemit. Sigurado ka rito.
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