Dreams Vs Home Country

All my kabayans are still anxious at work. It is normal because we are expats here in the middle east. We left our homes and families and came abroad hoping to have a better life for ourselves as well as for our loved ones. After some time our contracts will end and then have to go back home or find another employer. Maybe for some, to go back and stay in our own home country is more comfortable. But for others, they already get used to and enjoy the way of life here in the UAE.

It is like we are living two different lives- ofw life and home life. 

Living in the Middle East is good because-

1. Life is more active and upbeat and busy.
2. We grow and learn faster- mentally, socially & emotionally.
3. Here we have more chance to reach our dreams and become financially free.
4. We get to meet many different people from various countries.
5. We become independent and strong and able to support our families back home.
6. Our vision enlarges and we are open to more possibilities to set higher goals.

Living at Home is good because-

1. There is mental freedom compared to being an employee which feels like a slave.
2. You enjoy being with your family and happy to meet old friends and relatives.
3. You can have the luxury to enjoy laziness and be stress free.
4. Life is so relaxing just watching the sea or the mountains around you.
5. You can sleep anywhere you like -big space compared to a small rental room in UAE.
6. Local people, local language, local food, local transport is so familiar.
7. You can have a bath for one hour or more...no hurry.
8. Nobody mind what you do, how you spend your time is completely up to you.
9. Wake up to the sound of the many kinds of birds singing and dogs barking.

In both cases, it is good. So whatever happens, we can choose to remain happy or to unnecessarily worry.