Warmel Charry Japitana is a 29-year-old Filipina who has been working abroad for five years. She currently holds the position of Marketing Manager cum Social Media Analyst at Timeless Dubai Tourism and Travels and Booster Group of Companies in Dubai, UAE. Warmel’s success story serves as an inspiration to many Filipinos who aspire to work overseas.
Warmel’s journey started in 2017 when she was hired as a travel consultant. After four months of probationary period, she was promoted to Marketing Manager at Timeless Dubai Tourism and Travels. It was a challenging time for her because she had to set up the business in the market and expand their branches to other countries, such as Sudan and the Philippines. Additionally, she was assigned as Marketing cum Social Media Analyst for Booster Group of Companies.
As a marketing and social media analyst, Warmel has had the opportunity to talk to and work with different business owners, CEOs, and chairmen of various companies in the UAE and other countries. She believes that in this field, one needs to “think out of the box,” as her chairman in Booster Group of Companies always tells them. Her job requires her to work almost 24/7, but she finds it fulfilling to know that she can support her son, her family, and help people in need, even during the pandemic.
Warmel’s decision to work abroad was driven by her adventurous spirit and goal-oriented mindset. She left the Philippines in 2017, the same year she gave birth to her son, to follow her husband abroad and provide a brighter future for their family. Leaving a five-month-old child was a difficult decision, but Warmel knew that sacrifices had to be made for the sake of her family’s future.
Before working abroad, Warmel had various jobs in the Philippines, including being a television talent or extra in ABS-CBN Corporation. She also became an accountant for an actor and a writer in ABS-CBN, joined different competitions and pageants, supported youth people, residents of their society, and different organizations in Taguig City, and worked as a sales and marketing associate for the family business, “Eisley Wezley Party Needs and Catering.”
As a Marketing cum Social Media Analyst, Warmel loves hearing positive feedback from clients and partners, knowing that she met their expectations. She enjoys seeing the fruit of her labor from the sleepless nights, fully loaded works, and hectic schedules.
Working overseas helped Warmel realize the significance of family, love, sacrifices, career, health, and time. Five years ago, they started working abroad, dreaming of having their own flat to rent, a car, and properties in the Philippines. She believes that nothing is impossible if you work hard for it and ask the guidance of the Lord God.
Warmel faced many struggles before settling in Dubai, such as being pregnant with their son Chris Wezley, with her husband already in Dubai. It was a challenging time for her, but she overcame it through the support of her family and by looking up to her father, who was also an OFW/seafarer.
Warmel’s journey to success is a testament to the hard work, determination, and resilience of Filipinos. She continues to inspire others with her story, reminding them that they can achieve their dreams with perseverance and faith in the Lord.
“To all our kabayans abroad, don’t compare your life with others. You have your own time to shine. Let them be your inspiration. Never get tired because all your hard works will be paid off in God’s perfect time. Always remember this, “Trust in the LORD forever. -Isaiah 26:4”,” she said.