Taiwan is one of the top destinations for first time Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) since 2003. Aside from there is a demand for workers especially for factory workers and engineering working in this country has a lot more to offer. Here are some of the reasons why:
1. Employment
Taiwan is a fantastic country in which to search for new jobs. Most companies across industries are owned by multinational foreigners from around the world, and there are plenty of jobs on offer for engineers, technicians and factory workers.
2. Economy
Taiwan is the 7th largest economy in Asia and for OFW’s working in Taiwan, salaries are relatively high compared to the cost of living. This includes food, transportation and housing, so you have the opportunity to save as much money as you can, whilst living an adventurous lifestyle.
3. Safety
Taiwan is a safe place for locals, workers and expats, and is considered the 2nd safest country in the world. Taiwan’s low rates of violence and crime make it an enjoyable and comfortable place to work and one of the best reasons to work in Taiwan.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN TAIWAN
- Frequent paid over time works
Taiwan’s electronic export demand is at it’s peak, factory workers are asked to do paid overtime works. OT rate in Taiwan is higher thus workers earn higher than the basic salary.
- Filipino Communities
Large Filipino Communities working in factories is approximately 70% of more or less 85,000 Filipinos in Taiwan are working in factories.
- Reasonable Cost of Living
Factories provide free accommodation to workers that are oftentimes adjacent to the workplace which keeps them from transportation expenses, canteens sell cheaper foods for the workers and transportation is efficient and affordable.