3 Reasons You Might Regret Moving to the Philippines or Thailand
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Discover the three crucial reasons why you should reconsider retiring abroad in the Philippines, Thailand, or any foreign country. This video delves into the importance of having a steady income, the challenges of finding a genuine relationship, and the necessity of being resourceful when living overseas. Learn from real-life experiences and avoid common pitfalls that many expats face. Whether you're dreaming of a tropical retirement or exploring new horizons, this video provides essential insights to help you make an informed decision. Don't miss out on these vital tips for a successful retirement abroad.
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6:49 - 10:12 Finding A Good Relationship
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I did a video call with a girl, to make sure it was her before the date. She sent her friend
Great advice. I lived in Tagbilaran Bohol for about a year and married a filipina and brought her back to USA. It didn't work out after she got her papers completed. Dont go and live there without an income and if you find a filipina...keep her in her country. If she is pretty she wont be able to enter a Walmart without being overwhelmed from others about her beauty and exotic look. A man that has a beautiful woman has the same problem that a farmer has growing fruit on the side of a road.
i retired to th philippines, 26 years ago. Never had a problem. Never even gone back to the US
Reekay is THE definitive voice of reason for anyone considering finding true love and a life overseas! Another Great Reekay Public Service Announcement video! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
good information to think about. I'll be coming to Cebu in February, and I have already set up Remitly, wise, 2 debit cards, and a credit card, as well as an emergency fund. I have listened to many vloggers who have stressed the importance of making sure you have access to your money. the last thing you need is running out of money and can't get ahold of your money in the states. I'll also be using T mobile for international connections and get a local sim card for the islands (dual sim card phone). coming with a budget in tow is also very important and you need to stay on it for at least 3 months to see if you need to adjust it. I plan on western amenities, so my budget might be a little high, but practical. Being single, I'm not looking for a partner, I'm looking for the comfortable living in the Philippines with the money I have. The US american dream has become more of a nightmare than a reality. the average person can no longer afford to buy that little house with the picket fence, own 2 pets, have a wife and 2 kids.
There are many reasons for not moving to the Philippines, it depends on your tolerance level
Reekay, I appreciate your no-nonsense, common sense approach to moving to the Philippines. I'm blessed to have the resources you really need to live in the Philippines.
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I have lived overseas and come and go to the States as needed. Lived in Latin America and Asia. These ideas will keep you and your money safe. Here are my thoughts....
1) Buy no real estate and do not marry anybody. Both can be leased. You can then come and go as you please.
2) Everyone is friendly as you have money and can help them.
3) Nobody is a friend, they are acquaintances at best.
4) Treat everyone with respect and kindness within reason
5) Learn the culture and basics of the language.
6) Be extra careful of any expats around you. They want to help you out of your money.
7) But... have a fun time as many of these countries are full of nice people and you will see and do things you thought would be impossible in the States.
stay mobile, travel light.
Great advice!
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Thanks for the advice 👍
Good advise. If you are serious about living in a foreign country, my advise is to plan your retirement very carefully. A lifetime monthly income and several ways to access your money is a must.
And once you make it to a foreign country there will be a learning curve.
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On a personal note, I recall a trip to Mexico with a friend. He was frustrated by the language barrier, as he expected English to be widely spoken. His irritation grew when he realized he hadn’t brought any local currency. He refused to exchange money despite passing a bank, convinced we were close enough to the border to not need pesos. Ultimately, he overpaid for a meal, shelling out 25 dollars for something that cost 15 pesos. This experience reminded me that when traveling, one should either embrace the local culture or carve out their own niche. However, some things remain constant, and facts are indifferent to our emotions."
Absolutely Correct Sir
…. and be healthy and/or consider international healthcare insurance
Always great advice
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some good honest points here that are definitely worth consideration.
Did not even think about multiple cards... Thanks :)
Hi Reekay.
Thanks for a great 👍 video with great advice.
Take care.
Let me add a couple more things ... if you're on Medicare, it does not work in Philippines. While you can get health insurance over there, they won't cover existing health issues - if you have a condition, consider carefully moving over there. Also, the culture is vastly different - gotta just go with the flow and learn how things are done (they're done very, very slowly). Many rules just don't make sense to us.
you are always logical & make a lot of sense, i can't wait to move to cebu
appreciate your content
thanks! :)
I was about to meet my Filipina gf next week in Manila,, but she just disappeared,,so I guess I'm another statistics person 😐😐😂😂
i'm not surprised at all. it's all about boots on the ground, and even then.. be alert. :)
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Thanks so much
Fantastic coaching advice. I love the part about meeting women in person vs. dating sites. Also, having a solid financial budge/plan. "Hoping it will all work out" is not a plan. I'm coming over in 8 weeks to give it a trial run for 6 to 8 months. I'm hearing that $2k is a decent budget...but I'm giving myself $3k just in case I'm off somehow. Videos like this are very helpful to help..."keep it real".
Nice and Nice 👍 you put it very easy and simple, I love it ❤️ nice information with respect one love ❤️
Thank you so much 🤗
Dating sites are not that bad, you just need to be careful that’s all, basically have common sense, nice video.
true. but unfortunately, too many men are (a) in a rush (b) have a scarcity mindset and settle for whoever shows interest and (c) don't have very good discernment skills.
so, combine that with whatever fake info a woman puts in her dating bio and it's a perfect storm for failure in most cases.
@@Lifebeyondthesea I agree, it makes sense, thank you for the reply ❤️
Thanks Dr. Reekay...Advice to take to heart.Glad I won't have money problems if I decide to live there...a Good pension and SSI makes me feel great..and one more thing...not going to do internet sites to meet that special one no problem in approaching women...I will take your 3 week advice before returning to the U.S before I make that decision to make the Philippines make future permanent address.
I you have a low tolerance for roosters crowing at all hours of the day and night, Philippines might not be the place for you 🤣
I would say a high tolerance for change is also a good quality to have. Not a show stopper if you don't, but man does it help. Patience for delays is also a must.
My concern is getting investment money each month, outside of that everything else is figured out.
Cross border payment is where I am unsure.
Im not going to go to the Philippines to marry, Im retiring there and if I need to have a lady just enjoy 😉. Never going back to relationships or marriage. Im 60 yrs old , time to just enjoy life. That’s it.
You should have an E-book
I've lost three cards in Thailand because of the ATMs here take forever to return, not fast enough when drunk.
Reekay, if a guy was too young to claim SS and had no pension but a decent savings (access to 401k, IRA money + savings and investments) what are minimums you would recommend to move and live in Asia full time? Talking a bulk sum and wanting to date, travel and also check out Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia. Home base in Philippines. A guy coming today and don’t want to know yours or anybody else’s finances….. given today’s inflation. What is that lump sum you would feel at ease with for a guy in his 50’s?
Some dating sites like " Christian Filipina" can be a waste of time too. They require a hefty fee and just because it advertises Christian women it does not mean that they are actually conservative.
Other reasons the Philippines can be dangerous are Typhoons, Floods, Brown outs, Cobra snakes, water shortage, earthquakes, volcanos, pollution, poverty, theft, and more.
Sage advice Reekay. I would also go as far as saying you have to be well traveled and a people person. If this is you then you are so far ahead of the pack it’s not funny. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
Great tip!
I would add to always have on hand some $100 bills. How many depends on your situation. Brownouts, loss, and theft are just a few of the ways you may find yourself without a way of obtaining funds. Most places will have a money changer, but if not, someone will know where you can swap your bill(s) for the local currency; though you will probably receive an exchange rate below market. Hotels are an example of such a place.
When making jaunts into another country from my home in the Philippines, I carry one (or two) Benjamins for emergencies. If my room has a safe, I leave it there. If not, I fold it deep inside my wallet and carry it with me.
$50 bills are a second option. They serve the same purpose, but often bring a lower exchange rate than $100s ... and they work equally as well when used as bribes (when needed) at half the cost to you.
with remittance places like www.remitly.com and others all over the PH, there's really no reason to carry USD. plus you can just go to any atm machine.
100 % agree you must have an income more than a pension otherwise it’s an accident waiting to happen 🤔😉👍😁
Reekay, im planning on starting my SS at 70, then banking that $ into savings for 4 yrs prior to retiring in PH. After 4 to 4.5 yrs of banking that $, i figure to have approx $195,000 saved to use as my backup $ fir startup n emergency funds. Would that amt, along with a monthly income of $3610, be enough to make it there in PH? Me n my wife are planning to retire in CDO area...
absolutely. you'll be hard-pressed to spend $2,200 a month. you'll be fine with your situation. enjoy.
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In England there is a state pension, if you have lived and worked here, paying your tax (including the national insurance tax) on your wages for at least 35 years.
Then it is approximately £220 a week.
If you qualify you will receive this no matter where you are in the world. Okay it will be fixed at that rate if you go to Thailand etc. However if you retire in the Philippines it will go up each year as if you lived in the UK.
Do you not have that in the US?
in the usa, a person on social security, which they earned during their working years.. is not influenced by where they reside in the world.
the criteria for how much benefit they receive is based on their highest earning years and a whether they take a deferred collection age or at an earlier point in their life, with 62 being the earliest.
This is one of your best videos, thank you.
thanks. :)
So I’m planning to come to the Philippines in December or January for a month long vacation. How should I approach women since I’m only coming for a vacation? I’m not one to carry on a long distance relationship, and I will not send anyone money. As far as meeting women that’s easy for me. I just want them to understand I’m not looking for a long term relationship.
"honesty is the best policy." when i was between relationships and not looking for anything lasting at the time, when i would date i would simply let them know that i'm not looking for a girlfriend right now. just like that.
some filipinas were looking for something serious and so, we had our lunch and didn't see each other again. others were also looking for something serious but figured some short-term romance was fine in the meanwhile.
the best thing is to lay it out there so that there are no mistaken assumptions.
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If you got a bad renter there you'll have a problem here.
Exactly..... if you think it's difficult managing a property from 100 miles away, try it 10,000 miles away and twelve time zones.
I hugnout w/ a dude in Thailand for a few days, his online job, he bought and resold tickets for concerts/events/etc online. Cool little gig he and some German ran. Lots of ways to make money online
Great information bro. You always give us good info to make an informed decision. Can i ask a question? Im wondering what is my best and least expensive option. Im coming to stay for 2 months. Is it better i pay the $40 usd and get my visa before i leave for the Philippines? Or is it better to just buy 1way ticket and a throw away, then extend my visa when i land at the airport?
Pay the $40 visa before you leave.
The throwaway ticket will cost you $15 anyway.
You most likely will not be asked to show an onward ticket upon entering the Philippines.
You already know you get a 30 day visa on arrival. Once in the Philippines, you can extend your stay with a 29 day extension. That extension can be processed at a LIMITED number of places and costs close to $30; more that that if you want it expedited. Plus, you will be without your passport for those days the Bureau of Immigration has it for processing.
Get the visa before leaving and you will fly worry-free, breeze through the airport checkpoints, and enjoy your two months without any visa concerns.
Plus, getting an extension at the airport, if that is even an option, will delay you getting to the carousel to claim your bags.
My experiences at airports is that you want to be there when your bags come out. Other travelers could take them by accident (or not) and some airport employees like to take them off the carousel for whatever reason and place them who-knows-where.
Reekay you are the voice of plain and simple common sense, and you present it in easy to understand language. Well done.
I am a slot player but have a set of rules to play by. I would establish a set of rules for finding a filipina, otherwise the game has the advantage.
? not a good metaphor. the house always has the edge when playing slots...
I'm confused. The need to find a good woman is NOT a reason you will regret moving here. In fact, it's a reason to move here. And i would put health in the top 3. If you require medical attention, I wouldn't come.
what i was saying about point #2 is that.. if a man isn't willing to go outside his comfort zone and approach women directly, in-person... by default he will rely on the horrid choices in dating sites. and more often than not, he will regret it.
the number of guys who have a good outcome on a dating site are in the minority. meaning, the vast majority end up dating scammers who are fishing that area for a 'rich foreigner' to fleece.
the quality women are going about their normal routine and not on dating sites skimming over 20 different options.
but to your last point... yes. men in bad health should really reconsider living abroad as they likely have better health care options in their home country.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Now that makes sense. Thank you for the clarification. I agree, 100%
I live in Cebu Philippines which is the most beautiful city in Philippines with tons of beautiful women, my cost of living only $800/month, leave the shit hole and come here
I would love to visit the Philippines,but not to fall in love.I just want to see the sights do you know of any?
there are so many places to check out. here is a short list...
www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attractions-g294245-Activities-Philippines.html
My main reason for not moving to the Philippines is I hate the Ocean!!! I am a mountain boy. Every video I see about the Philippines involves a beach!!!
Just bring $50,000 cash with you 👍
And what are you gonna do 2-3 years later when it runs out?
You need income or a self-sustaining investment portfolio, unless you want to crawl back home and try to get job with an unemployment gap when the party ends.
at a decent budget of $1,500usd/month in the PH... that $50k would only last 2 years and 9 months. now you're broke.. in the ph.. with no income.
your plan is how guys end up homeless abroad.
You’ll need to 10X that my friend. And you better be 70 years old or you’ll need to make that 100X.
OR
You better have that steady income that he was speaking about. Otherwise you better be really skilled at identifying the perfect boxes to sleep on.
Enrique, I am interested in your content but have zero interest in AI images. I know others like them and perhaps you enjoy co-creating them. But I want to see real images. So, I skip through the video to get this gist and move on. I know others have complained and you have replied that the AI images are popular. So be it. Just one more opinion. Thanks.
i understand your own personal preference. i do. but when i began using AI in june/2023.. viewers overall showed they preferred the AI to looking at my same old mug by increasing views by 10X. that speaks volumes.
i may introduce some general (real) b-footage sometime soon. but it's not like i can just put up photos of real filipinas without compensating them. contrary to general belief, YTube doesn't pay enough that i would pay models for a variety of photos for every video uploaded. it's not even close to being cost-effective.
aside from all this, my decision last year was to convert my channel into more of a Podcast format. i considered putting one, single, static image for the whole video but figured why not let AI contribute something a bit more pleasing on the screen.
and so now, here we are.
@@Lifebeyondthesea I see. Makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, we are going to see more and more AI images because of the cost and ease. And you can't argue with a 10x increase. I do like your content. Thanks.
fwiw... i do my best to provide the best quality AI images for my vids. others have jumped on the bandwagon lately and, honestly, many are putting out some low quality images.