Work-Life Experiences of Female Migrant Workers: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Abstract
The prior events, information, and feelings that make up someone’s life or character are referred to as their experience. Some have had negative experiences, while others are glad to be able to work and contribute to the family’s economic wellbeing. This paper aimed to provide a snapshot of the experience of female migrant workers in Taiwan using a descriptive phenomenological methodology. According to the findings of the study, participants’ experiences included difficulty in communication, fulfilment, abuse, and adjustment to the culture. Many factors that cause migrant worker problems have emerged since the pre-placement of migrant workers in the country. That means that many factors will impact the experience of female migrant workers. Also, there are many variations of experience during working and normal life.
Keywords: migrant worker, experience
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