i have been to c&e bookstore in recto, manila today (june 24, 2006)and they were selling stacks and stacks of nursing books. vans waited outside to cart more books in. no doubt about it, here in the philippines everyone and their uncle wants to be a nurse.
big question for nurses already in the u.s. : are you able to save? is the work worth the pay? forgive me for being so straightforward but is your lot better than what it was back in the philippines?
i don't agree that you have to spend $1,000 on food every month on your own. or have to pay $1,000 on rent. i've lived in the states for 8 years...it should be less, depends on the person ofcourse. also compared to the working conditions of a nurse in the philippines and for those working abroad, it's so much better abroad.
my cousin shared a big apartment with fellow rn's/pt's - it reduced there living expenses into something like 40%!. well, they were all single gals....
About a month ago, when I went to C & E to buy the highly coveted saunders book, they already transferred near the UE recto campus.
I called to confirm if the book was available before I went there. The man whom I talked to informed me that I should not go to their old location because it's already closed, although their sign is still there.
it's about her saying that she could not buy the book because c&e recto was closed last june 24, 2006.
she could actually be telling the truth. the one close to national book store closed down and didn't bother to stick their new address to the window. i was referring to the new (it looked new...) one farther down the road close to ue(?)
i have been to c&e bookstore in recto, manila today (june 24, 2006)and they were selling stacks and stacks of nursing books. vans waited outside to cart more books in. no doubt about it, here in the philippines everyone and their uncle wants to be a nurse.
big question for nurses already in the u.s. : are you able to save? is the work worth the pay? forgive me for being so straightforward but is your lot better than what it was back in the philippines?
we filipinos wants to get ahead.we do not expect from the government because there is none.we do the best that we can to get ahead.when we graduate from nursing school we do not owe any student loans, unlike here in the us, my co workers will owe $50,000.easily when they graduated.employement wise it's better here.to save for the future, it depends on individual financial goal..although i miss homeland life still better here.
Hi, I want to know if we can bring to US the saunders book reprint from C & E in recto? it cost 798php.The original is 1,500something with cd.It has copywrite.feedback pls
Hello everyone, I really need feedback on this because I want to buy the 1500 pesos saunders book but I want to make sure that I can bring it in US, anyone experience bringing it to US.Thanks a lot.
My sister brought my books with her in cali. No questions asked. As long as the books are not zerox copied. CE just made a cheaper copy with permission of course so that students on tight budget can have a copy.
It is but human nature to look beyond the fence..to check out what lies beyond the bend. I've been a nurse there in the Phil., Middle East and now here in the States in a span of 12 years. It all depends on how you look at things. If you are willing to work hard and aim high, you will reap your rewards. I have seen the ups and downs of Filipino nurses in the US. As they say, you reap what you sow.
Hello everyone, I really need feedback on this because I want to buy the 1500 pesos saunders book but I want to make sure that I can bring it in US, anyone experience bringing it to US.Thanks a lot.
US is very strict with intellectual rights. Recently, they have been cracking down on pirated books, DVDs, knock offs, etc. Just be careful. You might end up wasting your money than actually saving. You can always try E-bay when you get here.
The grass is ALWAYS greener at the other side of the fence. We always want what we can't have and when we obtain it, we want more. It's human nature. I have never worked in the Philippines as a nurse, but grew up and still have family there. In other aspects, like family, comfort (i.e, helpers, drivers, etc), cheaper shopping (clothes! ) , great vacation spots, good friends, etc for me, the grass is greener in Pinas. However, money-wise and employment-wise, I think that if I work there as a nurse, that I wouldn't be earning as much (salary vs standard of living) and wouldn't be able to support myself and be independent as I am now. I would probably still be living with my dad and asking money for my commute or whatever. In this case, I think it is greener here in the US. So it depends, i guess, on how you look at things.
personally, working in the US is better than anywhere else. i'v been to three different continents and i found out that the US offers more than any country in the world.(financially) The only drawback, however, is, you really have to "work it". anything you need, from your basic necessities to luxuries, you need to work it!
We are producing seven to fifteen thousand nurses per year and only a quarter (correct me if i am wrong) will find a job.(from nurse to fastfood chain supervisors, hotel receptionists, med reps and freelancers). The lack of hospitals and jobs for nurses, corruption and politics in our own country forces filipino people to take chances abroad to provide sustainance to their family, a better future and greener pasture. But despite the facts mentioned above, i will continue to work here then go back home and live the fruits of what i sawed.
Going back to your question, YES! it is totally worth it. I have been here almost three years and i actually invested on several businesses and owned two fully paid high end condos in the philippines.
The grass is ALWAYS greener at the other side of the fence. We always want what we can't have and when we obtain it, we want more. It's human nature. I have never worked in the Philippines as a nurse, but grew up and still have family there. In other aspects, like family, comfort (i.e, helpers, drivers, etc), cheaper shopping (clothes! ) , great vacation spots, good friends, etc for me, the grass is greener in Pinas. However, money-wise and employment-wise, I think that if I work there as a nurse, that I wouldn't be earning as much (salary vs standard of living) and wouldn't be able to support myself and be independent as I am now. I would probably still be living with my dad and asking money for my commute or whatever. In this case, I think it is greener here in the US. So it depends, i guess, on how you look at things.
This is a good point. It is probably greener financially in the US but I agree that the Philippines have a lot more to offer to us Pinoys on other areas. Geesh, our country have been so blessed in many ways...
if only we could get rid of these rotten politicians who have screwed us for the longest time! :angryfire
) , great vacation spots, good friends, etc for me, the grass is greener in Pinas. However, money-wise and employment-wise, I think that if I work there as a nurse, that I wouldn't be earning as much (salary vs standard of living) and wouldn't be able to support myself and be independent as I am now. I would probably still be living with my dad and asking money for my commute or whatever. In this case, I think it is greener here in the US. So it depends, i guess, on how you look at things.
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my cousin shared a big apartment with fellow rn's/pt's - it reduced there living expenses into something like 40%!. well, they were all single gals....