Pinoy OFW Elicits Comments Online for Joking About Finding Mistress While Working in Taiwan
A Pinoy OFW elicits comments online for joking about his plan to look for a mistress while while working abroad.
Recently, Jay Fachi, a Facebook user, shared a lighthearted update about his daily life overseas and his plan to look for a mistress while working abroad. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
In his post, he mentioned spending time with a few friends, one Filipino and two Indonesians, to ease homesickness while working. However, what caught the attention of many netizens was his casual remark about hoping to find a “kabet” or mistress during his stay abroad.
Some found it humorous and took it as a joke to lighten the loneliness that many overseas workers experience, while others criticized it for being inappropriate and disrespectful, especially to his family or partner back home.
Many pointed out that being away from home is one of the toughest challenges OFWs face. The distance, long hours of work, and loneliness often make them seek comfort through social circles or online communities.
However, others reminded that jokes about infidelity can easily be misunderstood and may negatively affect the image of hardworking Filipino workers abroad.
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Despite the controversy, some netizens expressed understanding, saying that the post reflects the struggles and coping mechanisms of Filipinos working far from their loved ones.
While many laughed, others hoped the post would serve as a reminder that love and loyalty should never be taken lightly, no matter how far one is from home.
Here is the full post:
“2months here in Taiwan eto lang lagi Kong Kasama 1pinoy at 2ng indo. kwentuhan konting English tapos puro google translator . mobile game Enjoy sa trabaho Iwas homesick. May 34months pa para maka hanap ng kabit
Swerte Nung IBA may kabit agad tapos naba Yung lending nyo?”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
