Becoming a Tractor Driver in Canada | Buhay Abroad | OG
When we think about huge trucks and tractors, we always imagine their drivers to be huge men as well, right? Well, this time, we're wrong.
Meet Liezl, a tractor driver in Canada. Yup, and she's just about 5 feet and 2 inches tall! A lot of people get so amused by Liezl as she drives a tractor around the farm where she works.
In this video, Liezl shares the inspiring story of her life abroad, her ups and downs, and how she ended up becoming a tractor driver in Canada. Watch how she proves that manly jobs can also be done successfully by women.
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When we think about huge trucks and tractors, we always imagine their drivers to be huge men as well, right? Well, this time, we're wrong.
Meet Liezl, a tractor driver in Canada. Yup, and she's just about 5 feet and 2 inches tall! A lot of people get so amused by Liezl as she drives a tractor around the farm where she works.
In this video, Liezl shares the inspiring story of her life abroad, her ups and downs, and how she ended up becoming a tractor driver in Canada. Watch how she proves that manly jobs can also be done successfully by women.
Click here to subscribe to OG:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIj3xiW-RIO2cpr5LBvokRg/?sub_confirmation=1
About OG
Using the power of video to tell one good story at a time... ONLY GOOD... OG.
OG is Summit Media's video first brand. And like all Summit Media brands, OG is anchored on top-notch storytelling to delight, inspire, and connect with our audiences.
We are deliberate in creating content that spread positivity, inspiration, and good vibes. Expect only good here at OG. Subscribe and be part of the community!
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:03 I'm so happy being a farmer.
00:06 I'm emotionally at peace when I am driving.
00:09 So [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] self-talk, self-reflection.
00:13 So I'm really happy with it.
00:15 Hi, my name is Lizelle.
00:17 I'm a Filipina who worked as a tractor driver here in Canada.
00:21 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:28 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] I'm in paradise at this moment.
00:31 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
00:34 Before [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] like I'm in the paradise,
00:37 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
00:45 Growing with my parents at a very young age,
00:49 I already witnessed and learned [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
00:55 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] And they're a very hardworking couple.
01:01 When my parents' family business went down,
01:05 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] my parents have a shell craft business
01:09 shop, like [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
01:13 And then one day, the sales went bad.
01:16 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] And then there's
01:19 no other option source of income.
01:22 So [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] And then sometimes,
01:26 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] And then [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
01:39 After I graduated college, I worked right away
01:45 as a factory worker.
01:47 Almost of my salary goes to my mom for food consumption.
01:53 It's not because she asked me, but it's
01:56 because I want to support them.
01:58 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:07 Because they deserve it.
02:09 Like every parent deserves support from their children.
02:13 Not necessarily financial, but any kind of support.
02:16 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:34 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:41 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
03:05 At first, I worked part time in the farm
03:08 to my Filipina friend.
03:09 She introduced me cousin of her husband.
03:13 That's my boyfriend now, who is a farmer as well.
03:16 My boyfriend right now, he is my employer.
03:20 And I work for him.
03:22 Two months of courting, I move in to his place.
03:26 And he start to employ me as a part time farmer,
03:30 like tractor operator.
03:32 He show me everything, how to work in the tractor,
03:36 in the field, everything.
03:39 I'm going to show you how I plant soya.
03:42 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
03:59 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:24 Year after year, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:32 I embrace it, I guess.
04:34 I just arrived here.
04:36 And my baby girl is there.
04:38 My baby girl is there.
04:46 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:59 In general, my task is to plow, like work the soil,
05:04 check the soil condition, if it's ready to work or not.
05:07 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
05:11 Relaxing.
05:13 And then, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
05:16 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
05:36 I feel them.
05:37 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
05:45 When I pass by the highway, people are looking at me
05:48 like wide eye open, like, oh my god.
05:52 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
06:06 Hi, guys.
06:06 Welcome back to my channel.
06:08 I have no any regrets of my decisions.
06:12 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
06:14 For my struggle, my challenges I have had in my life,
06:19 it makes me a strong woman.
06:22 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
06:23 This is the place I will going to finish.
06:28 My advice to women who also wanted
06:31 to try a monthly job like what I have,
06:36 not to be scared to try new things.
06:40 Like, push your patience limit.
06:43 Explore yourself.
06:46 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
06:52 Put in mind that working abroad is not a paradise.
06:56 So it's way opposite of what people imagine.
07:02 So be prepared.
07:04 And also, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:09 Like, eat healthy.
07:11 Like, health is wealth.
07:12 So [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:16 Like, instant food all the time because we're saving money
07:20 to send in the Philippines.
07:24 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:28 Like, in my case, I just embrace it.
07:31 Like, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:34 He didn't want my explain the feeling that you are feeling
07:38 down for no reason.
07:40 So I just feel the moment, absorb and cry,
07:44 and then [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:47 I know myself that at the end of the day,
07:50 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
07:52 So I just enjoyed it.
07:54 Please visit my YouTube channel, Pinay Farmer in Canada,
07:58 to learn and know more about my work here in Canada.
08:06 If you have an inspiring story to let it go,
08:08 email us at stories.onlygood@gmail.com.
08:11 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
08:15 Thank you for watching.