teaching abroad
Posted on May 9, 2007
A few years back, when I was still with the insurance industry, I learned of a teaching opportunity in Texas. My lola's friend, who now lives there, know of some schools who are willing to directly hire from the Philippines and apparently, they were looking for math and science teachers then. Unfortunately, having had no teaching experience then, I wasn't able to apply for it much to my mama's disappointment. Ramil could have tried because he was already teaching at that time. But not wanting to be in a long distance relationship, we opted to postpone any plans of working abroad.
Nowadays, our parents would sometimes remind us of that opportunity that we let pass. Ever since, they were the ones who are more eager for us to go abroad and work there. Who knows, if we have grabbed that opportunity we just might be living in Texas now with a Texan twang in our English. We might have known all there is to know about Texas cowboys, we might be living in a Texas ranch, I could have looked at Houston, Texas rhinoplasty, and a lot of other what-could-have-beens.
Ramil and I don't regret anything though. We have always preferred being here in the Philippines than in some country where we don't know anyone and where we are so far-away from our loved ones. Our center director once told him, if all the good ones will leave what will be left here in the Philippines? Our sentiments exactly. We've talked about it countless times, we plan to stay here for as long as we can get by. We may not have all the money we could have been earning somewhere else but at least we have our parents just an hour's drive away, we could meet up with our friends anytime we want some company, we could bring up Mateo the way we want to - the Pinoy way. No matter how much pressure, from finances and parents, we might find ourselves in, for as long as we can pay the rent, buy food, pay gas, we are staying for the long haul.
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your philosophy is almost similar to that of my husband’s. he’s all for “to live and die in this country”. we’re enjoying life here anyway. it is his belief that yes, pastures may be greener outside Pinas, but the plight among other Filipinos who reasoned the bad economic state of the country, the bickerings of politicians here, the poor education and health system here are generic among countries all over the world.
though i have a somewhat different thought on this concern, i’ve eventually learned to accept things and believe that we should be happy and contented with what we have right now.
by the way, i’m dropping by here to greet you a very Happy Mothers Day in advance. Sunday will be quite hectic, pampering day for us so I thought it’s best to advance my greeting. let’s all be proud to be Moms, right?
Happy Mother’s Day to you Andrea. Mateo is so lucky to have you.
cheers to you for making a choice that will make your family happy.
and happy mother’s day to you
feng: I believe that despite the many Filipinos who chose to work abroad, there are still a lot who have your husband’s philosophy. Though I don’t really blame those who go abroad. Iba talaga when you want a lot for your family tapos there’s no way to get it here in Pinas. I also admire their courage for being strong enough to be so far from their families. And this would be a very late greeting but anyway, Happy Mother’s Day!
Litzie: Thanks! Belated Happy Mother’s Day to you too! Dustin is just as lucky with you
ladycess: Thanks! Belated Happy Mother’s Day too!
Hi! Being a special ed teacher, I too have plans of going abroad to teach and earn $. I don’t know why I have no luck yet despite having applied to 2 or 3 agencies around. A lot of my friends are already there, with no plans of coming back. And those that are there, IHMO? They have …(i have to delete this sentence but you will probably know what I would want to say) Still, there is that nagging desire to go overseas, save some resources and put up a school catering to a specific clientele that is being ignored a little in our country. Maybe God’s answer to me is “Wait a while.” As for now, we still enjoy what we are doing, even if it means tightening the belt a little more.