Uncertainty of the future, should I stay or should I go?
I’m a nurse currently working in Baguio, and I’ve been seriously thinking about moving to Manila to work in a hospital there.
Right now, I don’t actually have any job offers yet. I’ve just been actively planning to go there soon and apply face-to-face to hospitals.
The reason I want to move is because I feel like I need a better direction in my career. I want stronger hospital experience, better exposure, and eventually to work abroad in the future. I also feel like staying in Baguio has kept me stuck in a place I’ve been trying to move on from emotionally.
But at the same time, I feel really overwhelmed. I’m about to take a big risk—leaving my current stability without anything guaranteed yet in Manila. It feels like I’m trying to build my future while still standing on uncertain ground.
Financially, I’ve been trying to plan everything out carefully, and I know it won’t be easy at first. It’s not like I expect Manila to instantly be better or easier. I just feel like it’s the direction I need to take.
I guess what I’m struggling with is the fear of uncertainty. I know what I want long-term, but I don’t fully know if I’m making the right move right now.
Has anyone here moved to Manila for work without a job offer yet? How did you handle the uncertainty and pressure