1. Yung sobrang daming trabaho gusto mo na lang matulog
An OFW’s day starts earlier than everyone else. Domestic helpers, for instance, need to prepare the needs of their employers’ children for school. This is on top of doing household chores. Some OFWs start their day early and end late. No wonder, a shut-eye sounds tempting.
2. Yung kakasweldo pa lang wala na agad laman wallet dahil napadala na sa Pinas
Many OFWs can definitely relate to this meme. Do these messages sound familiar?
“Ma, andito na bill ng ilaw.”
“Ate, mag-tuition na ulit ako.”
“Pa, si lola may sakit pwede po ba makapagpadala kayo kahit konti?”
3. Yung pagkauwi mo ng Pinas, lahat inaanak mo na
There’s an all-too-familiar scene during an OFW’s welcome home party. Suddenly, there is a long line in front of you as you open your balikbayan box full of pasalubongs from overseas. Suddenly, everyone is your godchild, that includes your third degree cousin of your cousin of your uncle of your father.
4. Yung hirap na hirap ka na pero work lang para sa pamilya!
No matter how hard a task is, OFWs always find a way to get it done. It’s no wonder OFWs are some of the most preferred workers in the world. OFWs strive to push themselves to work since a day off means a day without compensation.
