@aaron.the.rn: I wonder what kind of nurse I would be if I stayed in the Philippines. Maybe I’d be climbing the clinical ladder, maybe I’d start a business. Knowing myself, I know I’d still strive But I also wonder if I’d have the same mindset I have now. Moving abroad at 23 forced me to learn things early—especially finances, saving, thinking long term. I don’t know if I would’ve developed that as quickly if I stayed. At the same time, I can’t ignore what I gave up. I cannot count how many weddings, birthdays, random hangouts, milestones I missed with people I love; moments you simply don’t get back. And honestly, when I visit my home country, there are times when I feel like I’ve outgrown them or that I am out of place. You can’t have everything. Every decision comes with a price. Moving abroad gave me opportunities, but it also meant spending a big part of my 20s figuring life out on my own. If you’re thinking about leaving home, just know it’s not just a career move but a trade-off. #nurses #nursinglife #immigrant #ofw #philippines
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Sunday 26 April 2026 09:51:20 GMT
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B :
Ang pera nasa ibang bansa. Pero ang saya nasa Pinas 😭😭
2026-04-26 14:05:54
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Nadiii💙 :
Awwww... My older brother is also a nurse and has been working in a public hospital for 12 years. He always ranks at the top when applying for permanent positions, but because of the “backer system,” he doesn’t get selected. Now, he is saving money so he can take exams abroad. Many of his coworkers have already left the Philippines to work overseas.
2026-04-27 00:42:11
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Z. :
Moved to US at the age of 19, LVN at 21 and now i just wanna go back to PH and study BSN because tuition here is too much. Now living independently (room for rent only) trying to learn finances/budgeting but it’s hard hahahaha
2026-04-26 10:02:02
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dsai :
I feel you. Mahirap nga. You can’t have everything, may masa-sacrifice talaga. But, choosing yourself, your own growth, was never wrong. There’s a kind of self fulfillment na magkakaroon ka once u go abroad. When I went overseas, may mga nagbago sakin, learnings, masasabi ko na it was for good. Something nahindi ko matutunan if I only stayed in Ph. Kaya kudos to you. Its okay to feel sad, but don’t regret it.
2026-04-26 14:57:49
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momssh_tiktokshop :
My multo is the life I would have if pursue working abroad as a nurse.. 10years registered registered in the Philippines 🇵🇭 still under contract of service 😞😞😞
2026-04-26 14:26:46
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Grow with Anyah ✨ :
Trabaho at raket lang muna dito sa US. Someday, makaka-uwi at retire din sa Pinas 🇵🇭🇺🇸🙏🏻
2026-05-25 23:20:49
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Floyd MTV :
Life is too short, Enjoy! The world is beautiful. Breathe and keep moving. You are blessed enough of whatever challenges you may have took it as just part of life that won’t last long. Lab yah bro
2026-04-26 22:22:09
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Kimotherapy, RN :
I moved abroad just 3 yrs ago. Im now 40. I envy your youth. I wish I made the decision to move when I was at your age. I feel like you’ve made the best decision! Fasten your seatbelt! You are in for a ride! 👊
2026-04-27 02:15:24
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_syarlin :
you can still catch up with your friends withing your 30s. imagine.gathering with them together with yoir kids?
2026-04-26 14:44:53
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Percydney🇵🇭🇦🇺 :
All of our sacrifices will be paid off bro.
2026-04-26 12:27:10
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vii :
I admire how strong you are
2026-05-20 23:53:29
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Theresa E 1512 :
Always remember where you came from as it made you who you are today. But go for your dreams as that is where you past is sending you!
2026-04-26 10:18:09
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❤️Nevermind❤️ :
Minsan talaga nag sisi tayo sa mga nagiging desisyon natin pag hindi na tayo masaya at iniisip natin ang mga what if natin pero bro I’m so proud of you kasi madaming tao din may what if tinuloy nila yung pag a abroad at the young age siguro malayo nadin narating nila ngayun kasi yung pakiramdam na di ka umuusad pero sa tatotoo lang ang layo na ng na usad mo patunay lang na iba’t iba tayo ng oras sa buhay if you think enough. Na yung knowledge mo ngayun natutunan mo dyan.Bakit hindi mo subukan yung what if mo noong age ng 23 ka ay subukan munga yun bumalik ka dito and para malaman mo din kung naging worth it ba talga yung lahat ng pag titiis mo. If hindi nag work atleast you try diba sa susunod na usad mo wala kana magiging what if🥺
2026-04-26 21:01:38
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POLGY :
pwde ba ksama anak at asawa sa US
2026-05-30 05:46:17
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thea :
Good decision that u've made
2026-04-27 00:36:27
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Tara pray tayo (SallySantos) :
bro hirap ng buhay sa pinas. nag work ako sa abroad sa middle east. i enjoyed life there. now regretting bakit ako umuwi ng pinas? masaya oo pero magulo buhay dito…
2026-05-26 13:54:18
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jysn, RN :
Dream ko maging nurse sa ibang bansaaa 🥹
2026-04-28 12:40:55
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❤️Nevermind❤️ :
Kasi nag sisi din ako na diko ginawa yung lahat para makapag collage noong time na sarili.kupalang yung obligasyon ang dami kung what if humanap ako ng paraan pero ginawa kunaman talga yung best ko. Pero siguro kapalaran ko pero ngayun sumubok ako nag-Aral ulit ako at this time mas pursigido na at mas gusto na matapos kasi alam kuna yung pakiramdam ng what if siguro yung mga what if natin lahat yun may reason bakit ng yayari kasi yun pala yung magiging fuel natin. Para maging mas hubigin tayo sa better version ng self natin😊
2026-04-26 21:06:47
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Faye Verbo :
💯💯 iba parin talaga ang Pinas, babalik balikan mo parin
2026-05-01 02:49:31
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Nicey 🌻✨ :
mahirap po ba mag work sa US as USRN? pangarap ko din to dati
2026-05-03 01:15:53
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MAV :
@MAV: Always remember na there are people who are wanting the life you have right now. I am graduate of Education and now an LPT but I still want to pursue nursing sana matupad kahit mahirap or imposible na with my current financial situation 😭
2026-05-16 12:38:21
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qwertyyy :
Shoulder tap. ✨🙏
2026-05-01 12:46:40
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nurse merry :
Pangarap ng iba yung narating mo sir🖤
2026-06-25 11:11:03
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DoctoraTinderaLibutera :
😇 Yes, you really cannot have everything at the same time. But you can still have them one by one. Time more valueable than money. I am also a nurse since 2007. RN, RM, LPT, MSN, PhD #survivor #braintumor #hydrocephalus #vpshunt #since2013 🤲🏻🫀🧠
2026-05-15 00:18:26
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❤️ :
Tama ka na kuya ang ikli ng break time ntn dito 🤣
2026-04-26 11:53:43
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