Two days ago marked the day when I officially became an OFW. Overseas Filipino Worker. I was 23 then. I admit, I wasn’t ready. But I had to for some personal and financial constraint reasons. It was indeed like a roller coaster ride for me. I experienced being sexually harassed on the road. Verbally harassed by the Superiors. I experienced having an empty wallet for the whole month, survived with the meals that our company provided for us. With all these, I managed. I struggled a lot, yes. But I managed and even made it to my 8th year, last year.
If, I have to live again, and given the chance to have the same opportunity, I’d be happy to cross the same path with open arms but with a little redirection, maybe.
Now that I am back home, a stay at home mom to my 2 year old daughter, I’m still proud to be tagged with this label “ex-OFW“. You need to be one to understand one.
Kudos to all OFWs!
Mitch Carvalho
I am a full-time home-based Marketing Manager by day, 24/7 Mom, and a Blogger/Content Creator in my spare time. Proud mom to 2 girls and 1 boy, Derelle, Erchelle, and Elric.
I am happy to share my adventures as I walk through motherhood and have to do most things on my own while my husband works miles away from us. Turning my passion into a profitable venture is another thing.
Authoring and managing this personal blog developed my social media awareness over the years.
From being an ex-OFW to doing what I am good at in the comfort of my own home – while taking good care of my 3 wonderful kids, I hope that people see me as a great inspiration when it comes to pursuing my passion and turning it into a profitable venture.
A giant leap like this is such a challenging journey but indeed is rewarding. A few bumps along this whole journey did not stop me from being the best version of myself.
it must have been hard. i am not an ofw, my mom is and i do unerstand how sometimes it can be so tough. i have high respects for OFW. i will be one day.
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mabuhay ang Pamilyang OFW…it is not easy being one…tons of sacrifices…i just hope that our economy will pick up and those voted in the position will be honest in their service…that way, hindi na kailangan na magtrabaho sa ibayong dagat
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That is so true. I do agree that one needs to walk in another’s shoes before he/she can say I understand what you’re going through.
I salute the overseas workers who sacrificed a lot, endured pain and loneliness. I am glad that you have managed to come out of it unscathed and now ready to tell your stories.
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