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Misconceptions On OFWs: Maluho at Sobrang Masarap ang Buhay


Isn't it annoying when we OFWs are being judged merely by what others see on our Facebook. Like for example, after three months a friend invited you to a coffee shop (not Starbucks, it's overrated, Papparoti is the thing now) and but of course selfies will be a sure thing. Post them on Facebook and different reactions will come; some would say "sarap ng buhay mo ah?"; others would implicitly shove in your face "ang gara mo puro ka naman utang" and so on so forth. Little do they know that you're friend paid for it; why would they bother right? When they already have this preconceived idea that all Filipinos abroad are "maluho".


I think the only mistake we OFWs do is posting only the good times and the best situations which are as rare as rain in the desert. Like me for example, most of my days I survived on; you know this "Hot and Spicy" fried sardines in an easy open can plus spicy "Oishi" and this rice I bought from the local supermarket labeled "Jasmin" rice? No that the "Ligo" brand though. I buy the generic ones with the cheapest price. It's actually good long as it stays hot for when it gets cold you will need not a spoon but a jackhammer to make it move. Dang! I hate it when my rice is harder than my balls but I need to save so I can send more. The guy in the video mentioned how "Balikbayans" spent so much during their vacation and he is right; can't you just let us enjoy good and nutritious food when we're back home? Is that too much to ask?

So I'm calling on to all the families, friends and foes of OFWs to please just hit the like button on our good time pictures and avoid those judgmental thoughts in your head. Or if you felt this overwhelming envy, just think of this; Being an OFW is not like sleeping on a bed of roses. And you're luckier than us because you don't have to go abroad to earn a living for your family so unless you'll be able to be in our shoes "your judgment is good but you're not a judge."

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