If my employer humiliates me, I will not answer back but keep quiet so she may realise that what she has said is hurting me. I may need to think about why I make mistakes. On the other hand, there are better ways to present her points.
— Loida Acosta
It is better to be positive even if we think our employer’s behaviour was unwarranted. Let our performance speak for us. Show the employer how valuable we are to her. Knowing ourselves is a crucial part of managing stressful situations. Self – talk can also help people overcome negative thoughts and feelings. It is almost as if we are coaching ourselves, saying we can manage this situation, then take nice deep breaths. We can think about something totally unrelated to this, imagine a lovely hot bath or being with our loved one on holiday. We tell ourselves that we are great at our job. Positive thinking helps in developing positive attitude.
— Elvy Buena
I will remind myself that being an overseas worker, we need to be more patient. Before I came here, I told myself I am ready for everything. Yet if I am being hurt physicallly or mentally and that has become a cause of depression, I think I need to talk to my employer or give up the job so that I get rid of the situation to protect myself. But above all, I will keep praying that God will keep me from being verbally abused.
— Meldalia Milagrosa
I am a practising Catholic, and if ever verbal abuses happen, I will just pray for my employer. Employers should be mindful of their worker’s feelings and treat them well because it is great if there is harmony at home.
— Mabel Pescasio
Everything can be resolved in a calm and gentle manner. It is never right to humiliate someone even in times of argument.
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
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— Belle Sambajon
My first move is to talk to my employer privately and apologise if I have done something wrong. I will improve my performance and do better next time because I am not perfect as not to make mistakes. I won’t take it personally.
— Lorielyn Sorongon
We are always taught in our community the motto: “It is better to love than be right.” I am applying it in my life. If ever my employer would humiliate me verbally, I would not answer back but silently pray for her that God may touch her heart so that she can understand how I feel. In every situation, I have a habit of asking myself, “What would Jesus do if he is in a situation like this?” And whatever God teaches me to do, I obey and follow his example of humility.
— Corazon Tañagras
