Top Five Countries to Work as a Overseas Filipino Worker

There are more than two million Filipinos who are working abroad. Each one of them has a different reason why they choose to be an Overseas Filipino Worker and be away from their family. We cannot deny that the most common reason people decide to become an OFW is to seek better opportunities outside the Philippines.

However, based on the recent Administrative Order released by the Department of Labor and Employment, several OFWs will lose the opportunity to work in Kuwait. Due to the fact that a lot of our Kababayans suffered at the hands of their abusive employers, many skilled workers will also lose their jobs in the Middle East.

But here is the good news: there are still a lot of countries where skill-based jobs are available. These countries have salary and benefits that are above-average for plenty of Pinoys.

Australia

Great climate, comfortable scenery, stress-free lifestyle, and a lot of activities, Australia is a feel at home place. If you want a good start and a country where you can adjust your lifestyle and don to new adventures, Australia is a place to go.

This country is in need of engineers for its solid, service-based economy of mining and agriculture making. Other than engineers, a lot of companies are looking for electricians, IT professionals, chefs, mechanics, and plumbers too.

Saudi Arabia

Known as the home of Filipino nurses, Saudi Arabia also hires Filipino engineers, welders, and carpenters. This country offers contractual benefits, lower costs of living, and a strong economy for the emigrants.

Singapore

Singapore gives a sustainable career to a steady economy for OFWs. Its government offers high wages, security, job opportunities, and give high dollar exchange.

Jobs such as bank staff, accountants, caregivers, IT, office workers, and software engineers are offered to Filipinos. In 2016, a lot of companies here are also offering Filipinos jobs to work as customer service representatives, chefs, graphic designers, programmers, waiters, and more.

Taiwan

Taiwan is known as the hidden experience capital and offers job opportunities for domestic helpers, factory workers, caregivers, machine operators, and production operators to Filipinos.

Taiwanese employers are also establishing the work permit for workers so you don’t need to worry about the placement fee anymore.

United Kingdom

Popular for first-time overseas workers, the United Kingdom also hires skilled workers from the country. This country needs information technology specialists, marketing professionals, and engineers. Newly graduates also find their fortune in the United Kingdom and work as dentists, health care workers, pharmacists, and hotel and restaurant employees.

Check some job vacancies here offered by SGS HUMAN RESOURCES CORPORATION

Position	Country	Opening Date
ALL AROUND BEAUTICIANS 30 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF 2 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
BEAUTICIANS 30 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/24/18
BOAT BUILDER / YACHT BUILDER 20 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
BUILDING PAINTERS 20 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
CARPENTERS 30 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
CHEF / COOK 5 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/24/18
COOK / CHEF – Western Cuisine 3 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
EXECUTIVE CHEF – Continental Cuisine 2 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
HAIRSTYLISTS 30 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/24/18
HAIRSTYLISTS / HAIRDRESSERS 30 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
Heavy Equipment Mechanics / Diesel Mechanics 20 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
HIGH-END AUTO DENTERS 50 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
MANICURISTS / NAIL TECHNICIANS 30 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
MANICURISTS / NAIL TECHNICIANS 30 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/24/18

Position	Country	Opening Date
PANEL BEATERS / AUTO DENTERS / LATERO 50 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
PASTRY CHEF 2 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
PERSONAL PASTRY CHEF 2 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/24/18
Seafood Cook / Chef 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
STRUCTURAL WELDER FABRICATORS / BOILERMAKER 20 vacancies	Australia	01/24/18
WESTERN CHEF 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/24/18
Aluminum Door And Windows Fabricators 10 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
ALUMINUM GLASS FABRICATORS 20 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
AUTO ELECTRICIANS 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
AUTO ELECTRICIANS / TECHNICIANS 30 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
BAKERS / PASTRY MAKERS 20 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
Baristas / Coffee Makers 25 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
BIG BIKE / MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS 50 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
Boiler Maker (Structural) 10 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
CABINET MAKERS With Or Without CNC Conventional 20 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18

Position	Country	Opening Date
CAKE DECORATORS 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
CAR WASHERS 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
Diesel Truck Mechanics / Trailer Truck Mechanics 30 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
Head Cake Decorators 2 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
HVAC / REEFER TECHNICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
JUICE MAKER / COFFEE MAKER / BARISTA 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
Kitchen Helpers / Kitchen Crews 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
Light Vehicle / Motor Mechanics 50 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
MASTER CUTTERS 20 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
Metal Fabricator / Balustrades Installer 20 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
PASTA / NOODLES / RAMEN CHEF 20 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
PIZZA / DOUGH MAKERS 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18

Position	Country	Opening Date
SALON / SPA RECEPTIONIST 20 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
Sandwich Makers 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS (KITCHEN EQUIPMENT) 20 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS 20 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
Stainless Welder (Food Industry) 10 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
Sushi Chef / Sushi Makers 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
TAILOR / SEWER 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/23/18
TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/23/18
TRUCK BODY BUILDERS 30 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
UPHOLSTERER /VEHICLE TIMMERS 10 vacancies	Australia	01/23/18
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/08/18
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/08/18
REFEER Technician 20 vacancies	Australia	01/08/18
AUTO ELECTRICIANS / TECHNICIANS 30 vacancies	Australia	01/03/18
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/03/18

Position	Country	Opening Date
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/03/18
Nanny / Babysitter	United Arab Emirates	01/03/18
SALES ASSOCIATES 30 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	01/03/18
Sandwich Makers 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/03/18
TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	01/03/18
TRUCK BODY BUILDERS 30 vacancies	Australia	01/03/18
AUTO ELECTRICIANS 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
CAR WASHERS 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	12/27/17
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
PIZZA / DOUGH MAKERS 10 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
Sandwich Makers 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
TAILOR / SEWER 10 vacancies	United Arab Emirates	12/27/17
TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS 5 vacancies	Saudi Arabia	12/27/17
UPHOLSTERER /VEHICLE TIMMERS 10 vacancies	Australia	12/27/17