The corporate world in the most bustling city in Manila had provided me with a familiar and relaxed career for 12 years. Though I had lived a comfortable life, I thought of trying something new to find brighter stars.

Despite the fact that I am single and have a master’s degree from the Philippine’s top university, finding a better paying job at my age in my country was beginning to get overly competitive.

I looked and waited for my “big break”, but was unsuccessful. Many in the Manila job market are young and can work for less pay than what I wanted. So I looked further and found another option – work abroad. Read more.