ABSTRACT
This study looked into the lived experience of repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers from Quezon province as to the reverse culture shock in their home country. The research design used was qualitative with phenomenology as an approach. In this light, this study explored the experiences and readjustment process of Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers. Using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, ten purposefully selected repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers participated in the study. From the findings, nine main themes emerged: (1) looking for a new job and spending time with the family at home (2), body, and work adjustments from the job abroad, (3) social, cultural, climate, food, and work adjustments due to foreign country’s influences, (4) family members’ various reactions to their job loss, (5) family and friends as the source of support, (6) low wages, lack of job opportunities, and high qualification, (7) more accessible and affordable job opportunities, (8) having just enough income for the family, and (9) preparing for the life abroad and considering the family in the home country. Lastly, an action plan was also suggested
Keywords: reverse culture shock, readjustment process, repatriated overseas Filipino workers
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