Rappler's latest stories on work abroad
Why our nurses are leaving
Around 19 000 nurses leave the Philippines to work abroad every year

Why Indonesians have not taken advantage of ASEAN's work abroad opportunity
Indonesians fear rather than embrace Mutual Recognition Agreements which allow professionals to work in other ASEAN countries – due to lack of public understanding of its benefits and socialization to the community

[Two Pronged] Is my boyfriend depressed?
Nora s boyfriend doesn t want to socialize is always tired feeling stressed and is not that interested in sex anymore – is he depressed?

Which countries pay OFWs the highest?
Here are the top paying countries and most in demand jobs abroad according to the workabroad ph s 2016 Overseas Report

How this Pinoy worked her way from sales floor to startup
A Filipina who first worked as a salesperson in New Jersey talks about how she landed a great job in a startup company

From account manager to server: A true story of moving to the US
A Filipina in San Diego tells us the truth about what it’s like to start from zero
New Zealand job applicants arrest fake recruiter
The POEA says the duped applicants who were allegedly charged P35 000 to P40 000 each arrested the recruiter in the agency s premises

Going to work abroad? Don't leave as tourist – POEA
Hans Leo Cacdac warns OFWs not to accept job offers abroad if they are asked to leave using tourist visas

Finding courage through my travels
From cold winters in Milan to sunny days in Thailand Lyndsay finds courage and growth through the ups and downs of her travels This is her story

Letting it all go to travel: 6 things to remember
What if you don’t want to wait until you reach old age to see the world? Before you let it all go and fly off on your great adventure consider these

Choose your career or go travel? Why not both?
One Filipino woman quits her corporate job to travel the world and finds love in the process This is her story

Being Filipino abroad: Facing stereotypes and racism
Many of us know how Filipinos in general are being stereotyped to perform specific roles in different countries

Dubai OFWs urged to fight extortion at NAIA
Some reports allege that up to 7 out of 10 jobseekers leaving the airport for UAE on visit visas are subject to extortion

OFW in Dubai: Life isn't as glamorous as it seems
Tempted to buy designer bags she finds herself wanting to keep up with the overseas Juans

CONVERSATIONS: Is working abroad still the best option?
Are the sacrifices of OFWs being made in vain? Is sending workers abroad really a sustainable solution to keeping the Philippine economy alive? Share your thoughts in our live blog or tweet using Balikbayan

Money management tips for 20-something OFWs
A common mistake by breadwinners working overseas is that they send all their money home and fail to leave something for themselves
