They say that life never stops teaching; thus, many successful people never stop learning.
Mary Jane R. Estoque, a former hotel housekeeping attendant, highlights the importance of educating oneself.
During her younger years, the Filipina was not able to finish college due to financial constraints back then. To support her family in the Philippines, she took the matters into her own hands and embarked on an overseas journey.
Without hesitations, she took up the hotel housekeeping attendant job in the UAE.
For four years, she was not earning much. It was just enough for her and her family back home. The opportunity to save money while working as a hotel housekeeping attendant was slim considering the amount she sent to her family.
“I felt that I am already stuck on this level that it made me feel anxious that I am not growing,” she said.
“However, my journey did not stop there because I want to dream big, change my career, upgrade, and expand my knowledge,” she added.
Mary Jane recalled a moment with a friend who told her about Filipino Institute, a leading academic institution that offers affordable and quality education for Filipinos in the Middle East. The idea of going back to school piqued her interest.
After carefully searching the school online and reading the positive reviews and its clean reputation, she decided to enroll in a caregiving course.
“I put my trust in God that he would help me reach my dreams,” she said.
Mary Jane’s journey with Filipino Institute kicked off last year and graduated in February this year with flying colors. She could not believe that after setting aside her dream to finish schooling, she was able to obtain a professional diploma.
Moreover, she extends her gratitude to her instructor Miss Nancy Malabag for explaining every topic to the class vividly.
“She made caregiving a fun and easy course for us,” she said.
“Great things happened because Filipino Institute gave me that opportunity to grow professionally,” she further added.
After getting trained in the course, Mary Jane was able to secure a job in a Homecare Centre in Abu Dhabi. Today, she now earns more than her salary before.
“Each and every one of us has their own clock and diaries to be filled, but the difference came to those who have the courage and braveness to risk and explore beyond the horizons. Fill your lives with great achievements and accomplishments. Continue to study and learn new things,” she said when asked about her advice to her fellow Filipinos abroad.
