Stephanie Ilustre is a physiotherapist in a long-term facility in Abu Dhabi. In this episode, we talked about why she chose to work in UAE and how she processed getting her license to work there. She also share how it's like to work as a physiotherapist there, the adjustments she had to make, and the beauty of working in the country. Let's all take a listen!
[In Filipino]
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0:00 Introduction
1:04 Steph's PT journey and current practice
3:16 Required experience to sit for the UAE PT licensing exam
4:22 What made her decide to choose UAE
5:10 Steps in becoming a licensed Physical Therapist in UAE
9:50 Cost of processing for licensure
11:24 Timeline of processing to flying to UAE
13:15 Life as a PT in UAE
1458 Difference in Philippine PT practice
17:34 Adjustment in moving from the Philippines to UAE
22:57 Cost of Living in UAE
23:45 Work Culture
27:15 Other benefits and perks working in UAE
32:21 Are "low-paying" jobs/companies in UAW still worth it?
35:00 Advice to fellow Pinoy PTs considering work in UAE
40:48 Last Bites and Takeaway
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