Requirement for working abroad

Working abroad is not a joke. Many expatriates end up in jail or worst commit death penalty because they are not aware of what to do. First of all after you are accepted as employee in a certain company and you know which country you will work, try to learn their culture and what is prohibited or not allowed to do and how to greet them. Be friendly but be cautious in dealing with people in your in coming host country. Respect their tradition and culture. Stay away from gambling and drinking liquor. Avoid anyone who is not of good influence.

Before applying for the job of course you have to apply for passport and NBI clearance. Be careful because there are fixer outside the DOA who will try to get money from you by offering a not so good services like taking pictures, selling a brown envelop and a pen. Some of them might offer you a residential certificate. Some of the agency will ask you for money like placement fee which actually is paid by the employer already so if you have a chance to talk to the employer, clarify on this. Undergoing a medical for fit to work is also required and again the employment agency will ask for money on this. Indeed working abroad or to work abroad is a little bit a pain in the ass.

Bring winter clothes if you are going to Saudi Arabia. People are thinking that Saudi Arabia is a very hot country. Yes it is true but it is also a very cold country during winter. Working abroad can also make you very homesick so be prepared for this. Always remember that you are working abroad for your bright future that our country could not provide.

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