Future Orientation and Learning Motivation as Predictors of Career Transition Intentions among Overseas Filipino Workers in Saudi Arabia

This study investigates the predictive roles of future orientation and learning motivation on career transition intentions among Overseas Filipino Workers in Saudi Arabia. OFWs often face shifting labor conditions and uncertain long-term career pathways, making psychological factors important in understanding their career planning and mobility decisions. These challenges highlight the need to examine internal drivers that influence how migrant workers respond to changing work environments and evolving economic demands as the dynamic nature of overseas employment requires workers to continuously reassess their goals and adapt to new opportunities and constraints. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used, with survey data collected from OFWs across selected occupational sectors. Standardized measures assessed future orientation, learning motivation, and career transition intentions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression to determine predictive relationships among variables. Results show that both future orientation and learning motivation significantly predict career transition intentions. Learning motivation was the stronger predictor, suggesting that OFWs who actively seek new knowledge and skills are more likely to consider changing careers or exploring new job opportunities. This emphasizes to the importance of continuous skill development in helping workers adapt to uncertain and changing work conditions. Future orientation also had a positive effect, indicating that OFWs with clearer long-term goals are more likely to plan and consider career transitions. Overall, the findings highlight that both planning for the future and ongoing learning play key roles in shaping career decisions. The study suggests that improving access to upskilling and career development programs can help OFWs make more informed and flexible career choices, leading to better long-term employment outcomes and stability.