Dubai. When we hear the name of this country, we usually think of job opportunities, money, hotels and of course, OFWs. More Filipinos want to work in Dubai for a promise of better life. But, is it?
My friend and I are planning to apply work in Dubai by next year. She said her former officemate is already in Dubai and might be of big help if ever we?ll hunt a job there. At first, I was really decided to find a job in Dubai that will suit my qualifications. But now, I?m confused. I don?t know whether I?ll pursue our plan or not. I?ve been hearing not-so-good stories bout working in Dubai.
For one, many are discouraging pinoys to have visit-visa. Well, I understand that not everybody can land a job there for just few months stay. In short, swertehan lang daw. Then, there are many competitors like Indians, who would likely hire them because they?ll accept the offer at a lower salary than the Filipinos.
Then, the cost of living, I also heard that expenses are high ? food, rental etc.
But then, I also hear some good news from Filipinos working there. So, I was now hesitant to pursue my plan. So I want to hear any suggestions from anyone whether pinoys or not, working in Dubai or here. Thanks a lot!
Actually, the mere fact that it cossed in ur mind to go abroad, kasama n jan ung pakikipagsapalaran..whether in Dubai, USA, or kahit saan pa, kasama na rin diyan ung cost of living. Whether your in Philippines you’ll suffer also with inflation ,etc. Di ba mahal na rin jan, eventually any part of the world mahal na talaga ngayon.
Pakikipagsapalaran, I firmly believe, nasa tao din yan. If you want to land in a good job, u have to strive a lottttttttt………only then you will realised the fruit of your labour if you struggle enough.
Regarding competition with other nationality, if you are qualified enough,why should u take it as threat…take it as a challenge! Somehow also, it has something to do with your chosen field.
to be continued…(hehehehe)
I am Dutch, born to Indo-Dutch parents. Now working in Dubai as an IT admin in an advt. agency and got many Filipino guys as friends.
If you are in IT field, better look somewhere else, as salaries are dramatically decreased over last 2 years. and reason you are thinking is not real, it’s actually opposite. May be Indian’s are available for labour jobs for low salaries, but not executives. From my experince Filipino community only responsibile for the low salaries in executive jobs and creative works.
A filipino designer is willing to work for just 500 US$ where as an Indian designer will demand atleast 1000 US$ and it’s applicable in almost all field. and i don’t think a filipino designers quality is not less than that of an Indian.
Thanks, Michael!
I have a degree in Computer Science, which is related in IT, but honestly, I prefer clerical/administrative work.
As Richelle (my friend, who’s currently working in Dubai) told me, lot of Filipinos are flocking their way there in Dubai. And I was surprised to know from you that Filipinos are willing to work there even at a salary of $500. To think that Filipinos are really competitive (I’m not raising our race here coz I’m a Filipino). But then, your comment made me think again and again whether I’ll continue or not.. thanks again and more power! ;)
Ei, Richelle, where’s the 2nd part of ur comment? hehehe!
wag ka nang tumuloy tol..malungkot e
for now, hindi na muna, i’ve been hearing not so good stories bout dubai and my priorities have changed… but ARSON, di ba gnyan nmn tlg pag una malungkot but once na nakapag-adjust ka, magiging ok ka na rin dyan. God bless and tc! :)
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