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19 Secrets That Overseas Filipino Workers Won’t Tell You

11. They’ve missed so many family events.

Including fiesta sa barangay and the birthday of their mom’s cousin’s daughter’s father.

12. Like they’ve missed seeing their children or little siblings grow up.

 

13. Holidays don’t feel the same either.

Instead of watching fireworks or Christmas lights during the holidays, they’re watching their family celebrate on Skype.

14. A lot of their days-off are spent alone in their apartment or boarding house.

Para makatipid na din, ‘di ba?

15. Their number one enemy is self-pity.

And especially if their family is going through a rough time in the Philippines, which adds more pressure to their already stressful life away from home.

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