A Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong revealed some photos of her very small sleeping quarters at the home of her employer.
With the number of overseas Filipino workers abroad, because of their remittances, they are now considered as modern-day heroes by the Philippines. But, life abroad not as easy as what others left in the country are expecting. Just like this Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong who was been featured in an article written by Laurel Chor in Coconuts Hong Kong – March 30, 2015.
According to the article, the Filipina told the Coconuts Hong Kong that,
“I’ve been working in Hong Kong for eight years and it’s my first time to encounter this kind of room”. She worked for the employer for about two years from the article’s writing.
The room was said to measure to only 170 centimeters (5.5 feet) long and 69 centimeters (2.3 feet) wide having a wooden partition on one side and is being pushed up against a concrete wall on the other.
The Filipina expressed that she feels like lying in a coff1n with her situation.
“It looks like a cabinet with a bed,” she added.
The OFW explained that the area where her bed lies is a bit bigger. She even sent a photo showing a washing machine placed next to her bed. That only means that the space that should’ve been given to her was limited.
Her situation resulted to pains and discomfort but, she endures it because she needs a job.
“It seems I always have nightmares every time I go to my bed and of course I need to sacrifice or endure the back pain. I can’t move properly, I can’t even stretch [out my hands],” she said.
“I need my job so I have to endure the pain,” the Filipina added.
People will really do any sacrifice just to give good life and comfort for their family and loved ones.
The articles also revealed that some of the housing developments done in Hong Kong actually have really tiny maid’s room that even a single bed won’t fit on it.
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Coconuts Hong Kong