Overseas Workers and migrants need to set goals when they leave for work abroad. Usually, their main goal is to provide a comfortable life for their family back home but preparing for it is not easy. It takes a lot of sacrifices to be able to achieve them. The guide below will help overseas workers and migrants to realize their goals and their dreams.

1. Save and invest your hard earned money. It is also good to save some money for your family's travel to your country of work. Part of your mission is to be able to keep your family intact. This is one way of sustaining the bond of your family. This will certainly lessen your loneliness and adjustment period. Airlines today frequently offer promos for international travel. Keep yourself updated on these promos to give you an idea on how much you will need to save up for their travel and read up on them. Use the internet as your source of free resource.

2. Insure your Health. Purchase a health insurance to safeguard your families future. This will help protect you from high or unexpected healthcare expenses. Today, most comprehensive private health insurance programs cover the cost of routine, preventive and emergency health care procedures and doctor's bills. Thus, you are assured that money is available to pay for those health care expenses and you can have some peace of mind knowing that your family is insured.

3. Be an Entrepreneur. Explore the possibility of starting your own business. Study entrepreneurship and find expos, trade fairs and seminars that will provide free information about news, trends and practical tips on starting your own business.

4. Put your money in a higher interest bearing investment instruments like treasury bills, bonds and other government securities. A higher interest bearing investment can prove to be a flexible concept capable of working as an investment vehicle for your future. It can earn more interest compared to a regular savings account. This is available in most banks. These banks recognize the growing importance to serve the needs and wants of overseas workers and migrants .

5. Continue to learn about your job. Enroll for skill-enhancement courses and programs applicable to your line of work. There is a need for Overseas Filipino Workers to find a way to improve skills through continuous learning and development. This is would help ensure your job security, increase your value to the company, and earnings.

6. Use the internet to save money on expensive phone calls to your loved ones. You can save a lot of money by using different online applications available today. Don't forget to plan for your future and invest your hard earned money so that you can live the life that you want for and make your dreams come true.

Jan Book is an entrepreneur and an advocate in helping Overseas Workers and migrants live a better life. Visit the website dedicated to Overseas Workers and migrants: http://www.globalofw.com for more tips and guides.