2 years since we’re back. An ex-OFW update

by Filipina Expat // June 1, 2021 // 1 Comment

Today is our 2nd year anniversary in the Philippines. Our plane landed on June 1st and it was the beginning of our family’s new life in the country. How are we doing? What changed? Anything we miss? Anything I regret?... Continue reading →

Is it easy to find job in Dubai?

by Filipina Expat // January 5, 2021 // 22 Comments

Is it easy to find job in Dubai? I’ve been receiving lot of questions both from people I know and from readers on how they can come to Dubai. Most of the queries are: Is it easy to find a job? How... Continue reading →

Exit Strategy

by Filipina Expat // January 17, 2018 // No Comments

After mentioning to the whole world of our plan to move back home next year, I received several comments and questions from friends and family members too. Totoo na ba yan? Sure ka na ba? Handa ka na ba sa... Continue reading →

I’ll tell you a secret

by Filipina Expat // January 12, 2018 // 2 Comments

Ok, not really a secret because I’ve told few people of the plan. This is not set in stone and I don’t have fixed date yet but I’m determined to make it happen soon. Continue reading →

What if they don’t get you?

by Filipina Expat // September 28, 2017 // No Comments

My husband is a realist and traditionalist. He believes in working honestly then receive your salary at the end of the month. Salary can go to the bank or put into low or medium-risk investments. A steady and safe way... Continue reading →

Word connoisseur

by Filipina Expat // May 31, 2017 // No Comments

When I first came to Dubai, I thought I’m a word connoisseur (is there such a term?) Since I love to read, I got exposed to different words and though I don’t use them often, I have fair grasp of their... Continue reading →

From an Overseas Filipino: 10 Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Self-Made Millionaire

by Filipina Expat // May 16, 2017 // No Comments

This is not a brag post. I am not here to enumerate the things I acquire or tell you how much money I have. I am writing this post to let others know my way of thinking that helped me... Continue reading →

It’s all about the mindset

by Filipina Expat // April 17, 2017 // No Comments

I’ve been following Peso Sense’s Facebook page for a few months now. And I find the comments very amusing. You get to know how most Filipinos think about money. Today, there’s a post about their First Million Challenge, read on… Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 2)

by Filipina Expat // March 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

Here’s PART 1. It has been almost 2 weeks since our nail salon opened last February 22 and it’s quite a ride. The board of directors – Gibson as Chairman, me as CEO and Jholen as General Manager – are constantly... Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1)

by Filipina Expat // January 16, 2017 // 3 Comments

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1) If you are following me, you know that I am in the process of setting up my own nail salon business in the Philippines. And you might also know that one of my... Continue reading →