Awhile ago, I overheard an employee of my uncle who owns a coffee shop somewhere in the southern part of Manila. His secretary is asking for cash advance because her mom was recently diagnosed with Cancer. I felt bad for her because she is a single mom and she’s also the eldest. She is the one taking good care of her mom and at the same time a hands-on mom to her daughter. She is also paying the electric and water bills at home.
If i’m not mistaken, she’s planning to leave the country next year and try her luck in Dubai. Although my uncle felt a bit uneasy with her plan (she’s his secretary for four years), he is willing to let her go. Her responsibilities at home is pushing her to go away and search for a greener pasture. Again, another upcoming OFW story. You can’t blame them anyway.