Why I'll Never Move Back To America...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- The American Dream... Is it dead or alive? In this video, I share THREE reasons why I don't foresee myself ever moving back to America and why moving to the Philippines was potentially the best decision my family has ever made. Enjoy!
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0:00 Why I'll Never Move Back To America...
1:20 Reason #1: Safety
4:55 Reason #2: Better Life in The Philippines
8:03 Reason #3: The American Dream is Fading
12:20 God Bless
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Hi! I've been watching your TH-cam Channel since you started several years ago; I'm bringing back home my family of 4 to Philippines indefinitely; along with my 12 & 14 year old daughter; arrival September 1; and we'll be staying in BGC until the 9th. It would be awesome to connect.
Please make a part 2.
Salamat po!
You make me laugh. "Wouldn't we be having countless families moving to the US"?
In case you might miss the news the US border was opened up by By Biden for repealing Trump's Title 42. Now the US is getting flooded by illegal immigrants. 300,000 people per month .
Most of what you said is wrong
I’m getting my 100% VA pension this year, your videos solidify my decision to move back home and never look back. USA is getting crazy…TOO crazy
Hope you get it sooner brotha, good luck! I'm a vet as well with 90% VA aiming for 100%, after I get that, and thanks to this gent's channel, I'm convincing my wife (nurse) to move to BGC. The American Dream is not even worth it.
@@uggrrah101 thank you brotha I’m at 94% now and my lawyer just appealed so fingers crossed that I get that last push, I hope you get sooner too and going through a lawyer bc it’s really tough to get that 100% 😭
Right, looks like the American dream is in BGC now lol
Yeah bro. VA Math will never make sense and yes, Im going to lawyer up. i like the way you said that tol, the American dream is in BGC lol. I really appreciate Evan. The Department Of Commerce or somebody should hire you Evan, because your common sense and practicality is the reason why most of us will consider living back to PI😂🤙🏼
Living in the Philippines only works if you're making USD.
Exactly. It's best to become a contractor in the US so that you can work from abroad. Then enjoy the high pay and extremely low cost of living in the Philippines or elsewhere in SE Asia. With remote work, it's now possible as long as you operate your own LLC.
@@kayflip2233 Yep, taking advantage of geoarbitage is the secret to success over the coming decades.
Yup. It works for him and his family because they most likely make Dollars not Pesos
@@kayflip2233 become a influencer
They do make U.S. Dollars. That's why they moved to the Philippines. They are rich in the Filipino culture. Its common sense.
It certainly WAS the best country. But those times are long gone.
Sad but true. Thanks for tuning in.
Agreed
Lots of Europeans will disagree with you. Including me 👍
@@sentinel80 That's because you're (1) living under tyrannical governments and (2) don't realize that your governments are tyrannical BECAUSE Washington is calling the shots.
@@sentinel80 nah. Europe is a joke. Will soon join the Arab League.
As a 26 year old black expat, I knew the Philippines was going to be better than my time in America, but I was not expecting this place to be full of people I consider homies!
I walk down the street, I get shout outs, fist bumps, women call me "Kobe!". I go to my barber, suddenly the place turns into a Tupac party, people start dancing and become classic hip-hop historians. Don't get me started on the fried chicken and Filipino street dishes. They remind me of soul food on Sundays. THIS. PLACE. IS. AMAZING.
sounds very patronizing. Filipinos tend to do that to foreigners. I guess for some people, that's endearing but personally, I'd find that annoying after awhile being gawked at like a spectacle everywhere I went.
Yes, Americans can conveniently be treated like pop stars. But Pop stars do get depress too. Eventually, they'll find everyone annoying and naive. They get tired of the attention. They decide to seek purpose and that is when they make their biggest mistakes.
@@knucklehoagies That can drive intelligent people mad.
Wow! So much negativity for somebody who expressed a little joy. What sad lives you lead. Pity.
It's amazing while you're young. IT's a curse when you're old & you only have $1K to $2K to live on monthly.
Part 2 please..Thank you, Evan!🙏🏼God bless
Excellent information. Lets see part 2.
Thanks bro. Welcome back. You belong to the Philippines.
Your analysis is 100% on point. And it's still going in that direction, 6 months later.
Very well said. Watching from Houston TX.
Always stay safe and God bless you Evan, your loved ones and friends☺️
Another great video Evan 😊
I’m a FilAm born and raised in the Chicago burbs. Also went to uni and lived in the city for a few years. wish I could’ve experienced college in the Philippines. Student loans and tuition are just not it. Literally relate to this video so much! I feel like nowadays I can’t walk around the city as freely as I used to because of the crime. I love traveling but was disappointed seeing this issue in other cities too. crime is everywhere yes, but I feel like it’s a different kind of feeling that we have to constantly worry about vs in the ph
Philippines is such a vibe!! Feel like Manila is too big for me, though I love BGC. I’d love to try out Cebu sometime bc I love being closer to the other islands. it’s the next growing hub!
That’s the biggest thing I notice once I come back to the US from traveling there. I feel like the culture here is more hustle and tbh kinda isolating. unless you really put yourself out there. ✨ target trips, Amazon buys, fall Starbucks drinks ✨ it’s so materialistic. and overall the vibes with people there are just different. each country has its own culture, but everyone’s more chill and happy sa Pinas despite whatever hardship. I also feel more comfy embracing my religious beliefs in the PH vs in the US I feel like I have to hide it sometimes.
The rent here is also way too much, even in the burbs. I’d miss my Portillo’s and ChickfilA though.
My only concern for people my parents’ age are healthcare and for sure the need to have that consistent income. Had a great experience going to the dentist and the salons though! Figuring out my remote work is my next step rn bc I wanna move for sure even for a bit
as someone who was raised in a very western setting and is experiencing the philippine college system, i can wholeheartedly tell you that you won't like it. the philippines is not a good place to live in.
@@pelicanchampion8629pls elaborste.
St Luke's in BGC is World-Class as a hospital. It could give most hospitals in the US a run for their money. I recommend checking it out. 😀
As good as Hackensack Medical Center?
@@johannrodriguezdino Is that why the rich & famous goes to US for their medical needs? US has the best medical knowledge & tools, bar none!! Teaching hospitals spend Billions of dollars for research.
Yes looking forward to part 2.
I live in and grew up in Los Angeles and agree with everything you said.
Keep ‘em coming young man ! The Filipino people are some of the friendliest people on planet earth .
@@peterhuang1431 Unless they are middle class or rich. Philippine foreign residents live in an affluent bubble in the poverty-Matmos ... like Barbarella!
@@peterhuang1431 I'm Pinoy 🇵🇭 and even I don't like other pinoys 😁
@@miaya3898There’s definitely a class system and crab mentality amongst other Filipinos. I can’t stand the snobby ones who look down on the poor and less fortunate.
@@pharcyde8083 you can't stand me, then 😳😁
@@miaya3898 Brave of you to admit. Probably not. 😂 I have more respect for people who don’t flaunt their wealth or status at the expense of the poor. That’s just how I was raised.
Yes looking forward to episode 2 👍🏻
If you got $ or solid income for life, no problem migrating to PH. If you don't, best of luck!
Until you're old & sickly which you will as you aged.
Good video. Your spot on. My wife and I went back there last year for 6 months and it was great. We are moving there in 3 years.
My wife's sister has lived in Manila for most of her adult life about 15 minutes from BGC. Air pollution is her biggest problem. She is only 55 but has respiratory problems. Unfortunately, like most Filipinos she has no air conditioning so has to keep the windows open. The first thing I check when in Manila is the air filtration system of were I an staying. All 5 star hotels will have great HVAC systems with undated filtration. However, most middle to lower level hotel and buildings do not. People from the US or other country with clearer air and proper air filtration, may find it difficult to breath once arriving. I was in Cebu and Manila May of last year with the mask restriction still in place so that actually helped. Also, the air is much better in the early morning but pollution will start to build throughout the day peaking about sunset. Leaded gasoline was ban in 2021 but diesel fuel is still widely used due. Also, outside of BGC, you will see some homeowners burning there trash in large pit so not sure if they have sanitation truck that pick-up.
Agreed. This is not so much talked about but if you have respiratory issues, like asthma, stay away from the polluted cities and some provinces. They’re heavily reliant on fossil fuels and lower standards for emissions. BGC is indeed in a bubble with more EV modes of transportation.
Hotel ratings in Pinas are always -1 so you're 5 star is actually only a 4 star.
We Agree!!! Yes Part II please 😁
Good points Evan! Well said. Unfortunately, there's also a lot of "crazy" going on here and you'd do best to just avoid it! Keep your great videos coming!
Dawg came to this conclusion by only living in Chicago and then moving in an area like BGC? Wtf lol
Hello Dude! I have experience going to the Philippines. (I was also born at Clark Air Base) And recently I went to Thailand. What I would like to do is have some multiple income streams to support myself, while I would love to go back to Thailand and the Philippines. I can't even afford a house in America. The American dream is out of reach for many people. I'll be turning 50 years old this year. I don't want to get to my 60s and being position that I am in now. I think going back The Philippines or Thailand is pretty much my only option for survival. And I agree with the crime. Its ridiculous. As someone who used to live in Chicago and worked in the suburbs way back in the 90s I can see that it has changed drastically. So sad! I'm glad that you made this video so that you can express how you feel about this situation... That it is much more dire than people realize.
Philippines has a lot of poverty but less crimes. US is super rich but not safe anymore. By the way, Philippines economy is now booming and it takes time we will be better
Great ideas! Remote workers and business owners are moving out of popular cities like Chicago, SF, LA and NY. They are bidding up housing prices across the states. I got the highest bid for my previous house from a California family. Meanwhile my neighbor sold his house after thieves stole his stuff and moved a thousand miles away to Oklahoma. I would choose Philippines over Oklahoma but I can't live in a high rise condo like BGC. I tried Eastwood City for a few weeks and condo life was too confining.
Then live in the lower floors of condo buildings in bgc or mckinley hill. There are buildings where the 3rd floor is already for condo units.
@@wavemaker2077 Yes. I will try a low floor condo. Thanks
Its probably because of the virtues and values of people, even if a country is well developed, you cant replace the the value it has in its people
As someone still doing the “two countries” thing, indeed my homeland is calling me more and more to be ‘perma-balikbayan’.
But I have not given up on USA yet . It gave me so much, as a new immigrant. I still feel I owe her something. so I don’t think it’s an either/or thing for now while I’m still fairly healthy & can contribute to both re: public service/community-building.
EDIT: perhaps that is another dimension that you could be covering in your work. ie target also those that aren’t necessarily making the big move to PH , but rather the subset of Fil-Ams who wish to take a ‘lighter step’ back to the homeland, either for regular visits, or living just part-time, etc.
You're still young probably. Once you get burned out by the rat race, you'll realized why people quit their job and moved somewhere else.
That’s what Im talking about. If you have the means now do it. While healthyI encourage you to do it now like what you said you can contribute to both public service and community. There’s a lot if people that needed help fir example build and create a health center that includes learning center provide computers and finance staffs.
Very good point; 25 years ago, I decided to serve in the U.S Armed Forces; little did I know it was a ticket to early retirement @ 45 y/o; My family of 4 is currently staying @ a hotel while having our house renovated for rental; August 29th, we travel back home to Philippines indefinitely.
Despite of what anyone else opinion in the U.S; by far it's still the best nation in my opinion due to the opportunities and freedom.
All the best!
@@havenpersonalcare7968
Thank you for your service (to either country’s armed forces), & ingat po kayo!
As a history buff, One of my “visions” (still unexplored) is to somehow connect the children and grandchildren of US soldiers who fell in the PH back in World War II… to entice them to visit that country. Perhaps even to visit their grave.. if it exists . (note the major memorial cemetery right there in BGC!)
But just generally, to connect them to the grateful & beautiful country w/ whom their family is inextricably linked…
@@pushslice there's definitely a population for your vision; in fact, that's one of my goal for our two children ages 11 & 14; their great grandfather served during WW2 under the U.S Commonwealth. I would be very intrigue to see the by product of your vision.
As much as I love the Phils I could never live there permanently. I love UK summers too much, ending of the football season, Wimbledon tennis and other British sports that Americans and Filipinos don’t understand 😁. Late summer nights eating and drinking outside til 10pm. Playing tennis at 9pm in sunshine.
I lived in Makati when it was the No 1 city now overtaken by BGC, not sure if I could afford there now on a £3k pension.
But I do love my 3 months there avoiding UK winters 👍👍
Good job Evan.
Totally agree with you
So I am going to go in a different direction. I lived in Asia for 5 years 2010-2015 all over KL, Hong Kong, Jakarta. I am also from Chicago. Yes Asia compared to the USA is cheaper. Manila I have stayed in BGC. It was OK but nothing over the top. The shangri_la The Fort is nice tho. Anyway back to Chicago if you are talking the city yes it worse then it ever has been. The suburbs tho are perfectly fine. Nothing has changed. Chicago O'hare airport is just as safe as it was in 1970. The USA minus all the political BS is still pretty good. This is coming from a guy who will return to KL and retire. Saying that PH is better is an opinion. All of my educated Filipino friends with college degrees working in Manila cannot afford BGC. If your going to do videos about Manila show ALL of Manila! Not just for the rich :)
Between the years of 1960 and 2022 the Philippines had an average inflation rate of 8.5% per year, significantly higher than the US. Evan and his family are very fortunate. If they didn't live in BGC and lived in Pasay, Quezon City, or Tondo I don't think that he'd feel as safe as he does now. The real #1 reason that he's staying in the Philippines is that his parents pay for everything. The American Dream isn't dead but granted it's harder to achieve. There are still more opportunities for the average person in the US than most anywhere in the world, and definitely more than for an average Filipino in the Philippines.
Dare what opportunities you can give to the homeless, addicts and criminals? Oh yeah opportunity to steal. NO WONDER major stores, some hotels, banks in California and other states are unbelievably CLOSE AND FOR LEASE and lots of houses abandoned! Sorry friend but Americans living there in the US are the ones who put everything here in TH-cam through their vlogs, yup many they are 🙏🙏🙏
I know there are still opportunities in the USA and remote work is also part of the reason people are leaving the cities. But honestly, how would you know he's staying in the Philippines because his parents pay for everything! You think he makes these videos for free?
@@jerrware No Evan makes a bit doing TH-cam videos and that's wonderful for him, but his parents pay for everything which is also wonderful for him. He's a very fortunate young man.
I purchased 3 properties in 6 years in the philippines (same area) 100sm. the first i paid 800 usd the second beside the first 3 years later 1800 usd, the next proerty next to that went for 5000 months later, my last property we purchased was in the next village 2 years later 2000 usd. Things are not cheep anymore in the Philippines.
@@donshirkey7491 Do an analysis to prove your point.
Hi Evan, when you left US for Phil, did you have to sell everything before the move? Ty
There are pros & cons to living either in the U.S. or Philippines. You can live like a king in both if you’re smart with money and finances. There are many Filipinos moving to Canada, U.S., Japan, HK and Middleeast for jobs and a better life. It’s become a migratory exchange. Still with everything being equal like the high cost of BGC condos equal to U.S. prices, it’s better to stay in the U.S. with more modern conveniences, a house and cars. Perhaps BGC and new developments will be the expat capital of the world some day.
While I do agree with you on many points, one thing that is different is the foundation from which you and your family started at the point of migration back to the Philippines. In other words, the wealth that you and your family amassed in the US is your starting point. It is, by far, much easier to amass wealth in the US than there because of the structure of opportunities here. You can start from nothing and still get financially set in a shorter amount of time here in the US. I can personally attest to that. The time that you and your family took to build that wealth took time, unless they left the Philippines already wealthy. Sadly, many who are originally from there, on the average, will most probably not as easily reach the level of "luxury" you are experiencing right now. What will be telling is how your children and subsequent generations will fair with the level of wealth that they will be able to maintain. When you live in a bubble like in many affluent compounds (e.g. Corinthian, Alabang, Forbes etc...) or metros like BGC, the challenge sometimes comes every time when you leave the periphery. The vast majority of people don't live as you do or like those who live in the aforementioned compounds. For some, the stark contrast can wear on your soul after a while. I really like the Philippines but the stark contrast of have's and have not's can be tough to take.
These wealthy expats moving to 3rd world countries where their money quadruples in value then making youtube videos telling the rest of us to be like them is laughable. The Philippines is a horrible place to be unless you already have a large sum of money you are bringing in. It's a terrible place for social mobility and most people are locked into essentially an economic caste system. Sure it's great if you bring your wealth and live in sheltered areas like BGC but it just seems like a very shallow way to live. The US has alot of problems but I have to admit, american social mobility is unmatched and the only reason why american expats are even able to move to other countries to live a better life.
@@knucklehoagies I get where Ethan is coming from and I respect his efforts to promote the Philippines. I hope him the best.
However, I do want to call out a couple more things. First, I know quite a few very affluent people in the Philippines. Most of them say the same thing about the US. They often say, "why would I want to live in America? I have the money to go there anytime I want to. I have all I need here." These are successful people in the Philippines who figured out how to become wealthy while in the Philippines. So they know how to survive well. This is why I mentioned in my prior message that for those who go to the Philippines with money, will members of their family, one or two generations after, be able to sustain or expand the wealth from those who came before them? Eventually, the generations after will end up earning in Pesos if they remain in the Philippines.
The second thing is the vacation type of life in the Philippines with newcomers to any country. After a while, the "honeymoon" period will end. You have to adjust to the cultural norms that exist where you migrate to. As Evan mentioned in one of his other videos, he mentioned learning some things that he wished he knew before moving to the Philippines. It's like meeting someone new who you want to date. That person, on the surface, is perfect. However, it is only through time where that perfection either gets further built up or chipped away.
Lastly, moving to a place like the Philippines as a retiree vs a young person following their parents is very different. As a retiree, you have the money you have and you can spend all your retirement money before you expire. Everyday is like a vacation. As a younger person, you've got the rest of your life ahead of you. So that means you have to work and build a life.
I wish Evan the best of luck out there. He's hustling and even has consultation services. Who knows, I may even hit him up for consultation services should I consider migrating to the Philippines.
In short Philippines is paradise if ur already rich but for commoners its hell
@@knucklehoagies if someone wants to go overseas maybe just for a vacation but some of these travel youtubers dont realize that they are privileged. All these countries if your born in them its a hard life . Thats why people come to the USA . I agree about the retiree part if someone cant retire and the only way to do so is moving they should do it. But if I do go overseas its only for a vacation then back to my Home USA . Most of these travel expat youtubers also when they make it big on youtube they move back to the USA and or if they get demonetized they go back to USA . Anyone who watches these channels needs to keep all this in mind before they decide to get too onboard with the leave america trail . The reason I would want to go oversease for one year is to get a good vacation and also start a business and then back to USA in a year and back to work .
Totally agree Don't see myself going back. I don't feel I would fit in anymore. And the american dream is now here in Asia. Business opportunity wise the action is here in Asia, not just here in the Philippines.
Oh man oak brook was nice😂😂, I grew up on 67th and halstead(you know the area). Hands down since getting here life has been amazing. Also chicago is scary so you said it direct🤷🏽♂️🔥. We've got to link for a coffee🙌🏾
Absolutely true.
Hi Evan, I was born in the Philippines, but now a US citizen like you. Do you need to exit Philippines every 3 mos or 6 mos (if extended) to avoid overstaying? Or is it better to do dual citizenship? But I don't want to pay taxes on two countries. What is the best thing to do? And can I still go back and forth to US even if I stay for a long time outside US?Thanks!
Regarding your tax question, I believe the Philippines and U.S. have a tax treaty where you can only be taxed once by the source country of your earned income, property or capital gains.
Fortunately, I bought my house in 1998 in Seattle, got the college education, worked for Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, etc., socked away for 401K. Retired at 55 last year and now traveling the world and spending my $ elsewhere as there is no value left in US. I don't try out new restaurants in the US as the prices are ridiculous.
YOU CAN LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES LIKE A KING WITH YOUR MONTHLY DOLLAR PENSION 50 TIMES BIGGER
Evan , I agree with what you’re saying. I’m from california, moved from the Philippines at 5 , and can do a dual citizenship at anytime (I’m a naturalized citizen). One of my main concerns of why I haven’t made the move to the Philippines is nation wide security concerns, such as chinas influence and the philippines being in the middle of the crosshairs of two world superpowers. I just don’t think the philippines has any security/ food stock guarantees with both superpower nations. Taiwan is literally asias Ukraine in the coming future, and with the Philippines obviously playing both sides, I wouldn’t want my life to be hindered because of geopolitics… what would your comment be on that take? Nevertheless great video.
THATS WHY YOU VOTE REPUBLICAN SO TRUMP WONT LET IT HAPPEN. IF BIDEN WINS AGAIN ITS GUARANTEED TO HAPPEN!
@@imveryhungry112 oh shut up with your dumb politics.
Thanks for the video and the information. Hawaii is much more expensive as well. And just recently a fire basically burned down the entire city of Lahaina Maui. Lahaina is where I helped and met all those teenagers who one of them lives in the Philippines and is about 40 years old.
So sad. Still hundreds unaccounted for including those newly hired Filipino teachers.
Directed microwave energy. Like what happened to Europe late last decade.
Spot on
Same like in my beautiful Country France I emigrated from France to Philippines already in 1988 with my Wife who is from Philippines.We went to work in Middle East for 20 years and we retired in The Philippines since 10 years and we never regret our decision to leave France who is also declining so quickly these last 20 years .
Even living in the Provinces is so much well secured than to live in France !
New subs from Baguio City Philippines....mabuhay!!!
There's no better location for a young entrepreneur than the US, but it's not the best location for a retiree of limited means.
Food experience is your biggest setback moving to the PI? Even in the BCG? So roads are not a massive problem or public means of transport precarious?
The road along EDSA is good. The road along C5 needs to be fixed. They are fixing now but a lot sections of C5 need fixing. Roads in the provinces are being improved. What do you mean public transportation is precarious? Are you talking about the buses, the jeepneys, the mrt or the tricycles?
There are some unsafe places in the Philippines, but nothing like some of these cities in the US. I left the US 10 years ago, and lived in Germany. I now live in Colombia.
There are some crime issues where we live in Colombia, but with the proper precautions, you're OK.
Hey Evan I hope you do a video on recommended shots and vaccines (not covid) before going to the Philippines.
Just wondering before you went there did you get any hepatitis or malaria or any other type of shots or vaccines
Can't wait to make the move myself
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I was born in Philippines raised in usa moved there in 98 now im offically going back to philippines and im excited also im thankful my time here in the US as well
Evan, A part 2 would be great! Thank you! Continue the great work!
It's nice to know Evan that you are now fully grounded to your parents country the Philippines beginning to discover about our cultures, traditions, the beauty of our country and our people and appreciating the many progress happening right now. I think some Filipinos born and raise in the US and in any other countries must trace their humble beginning and needs to reconnect the same and do some noteworthy things as part of our nation building. Thank you for your thought shared to us.
What is the cost of healthcare, private school (for kids), and how reliable are the wifi, utilities like electricity (do you still get brown-outs), water, etc.?
A part 2 would be nice
So true that the USA has been going downhill for years now. I’m a few years from retirement & plan to split my time between both countries for 3-5 years then eventually move to the Philippines permanently
Depends on where you live in US.
That's also my hope. Hopefully sooner than later.
@@paengguin9381: I'm in California 🤦♂️
Indi n maganda ung america sa drugs cla babagsak pano pa maging successful ung isang bansa kung ung mga tao mo na taga bayad mo nag taxes mga zombie na
Yes mayaman n sa knila ung china.marami na Silang utang dami pang homeless
I left, too. And will likely be starting a family here soon in Philippines with a native. No interest in returning to the U.S. I'm mid 20s.
Respect 🙌
While quality of life is much better in the Philippines, opportunities for financial success are much better in the US.
Quality of life for whom? The average person in each country? Or for someone who can bring in dollars and arbitrage cost of living?
Good video, Evan, but my experience in the Philippines has been less than stellar. Maybe it's my age, maybe it's where I chose to live, maybe it's something else, but I'm heading back to the US because I'm just not happy here.
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You said in one of your videos that people with chronic health conditions shouldn't live in the provinces and probably should seriously consider not moving here at all. That's two strikes against me before I even got off the plane.
I don't know what the future holds, but I will be optimistic. Life here just doesn't work for me. God bless.
Paul, I'm sorry to hear that you're unhappy. If I might ask what area did you move to? How long have you been there? Have you given it enough time or is it that you're feeling lonely or homesick?
@@KC-in9px We (me + family) settled in on the island of Daram in Samar province. Lots of factors added up to a generally unsustainable lifestyle. To put it bluntly, working was better than this, so I'll go back to work.
As for the time, we got here last September, and I would say that the "serious" phase of moving back was in March or April of this year. It was a JOINT DECISION by me and my Filipina wife.
@@paulnebeling2068 Paul, I took a look at your channel. You've got a beautiful family. You seem to be about the same age as I am. I must say that you're a braver man than I am to be raising a young child. I salute you Sir. I wish you well and hope that your move back to the US brings you all the happiness you deserve.
@@KC-in9px Thank you for your kind words. God bless.
@@paulnebeling2068have you considered moving to bgc or somewhere more urbanized?
You are making USD. You will have a different opinion if you are making pesos
It's actually easier to set up a business in ph. Most pinoys 🇵🇭 are just too into the karinderya and tiangge mentality.
@miaya, very mature assessment
@@user-pq6st8uq9d extremely mature
I'm a 34 year old living in BGC now. I'm originally from the south suburbs of Chicago, still Cook County. My experience is almost identical to yours.
Criminals in Chicago are now migrating out of the city and into the surrounding areas. Politicians and people like Kim Foxx refuse to prosecute or let these people right back onto the streets. Couple that with some of the highest property taxes in the country as well as moderate-high taxes everywhere else, it's no wonder people are fleeing Illinois by the thousands.
I have lived all over the US and now overseas... The food in Chicago IS the best haha.
Good. Stay there.
"Bata ka pa, marami ka pang asin na kakainin" - one of those Filipino idiom. Ask your mom or Dad. You need to take a walk on all the neighborhood first all around Manila not just BGC or Makati. But anyway make the best of it while you are there. Be safe and head on the swivel when walking around.
He's living in a bubble. Pop that bubble & he'll be back in the US. He should visit Tondo & other depressed areas. Left Pinas at 17 years old & been in the US for 54 years. US is not the same as before but it's still better living in a developed country. Medical is the big reason I won't leave. The rich & famous comes here for medical needs. Anyway, make the best of it while young.
@@JunRoss-pp3mvManila isn't the only place though. The Philippines has Ilocos, Northern Mindanao, Bicol Region which are one more laid back but booming provinces. All of these regions have international airports, good roads and good agriculture, tourism.
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Lived in Naperville IL. (another suburb of Chicago) and I remember the Oak Brook Mall crimes. I gotta say, this video is 100% accurate. My wife is Filipino and every time we go home to Manila we experience the difference. Especially the people. Filipinos are WAY nicer then most people in America, prices are WAY better, and like he said in the video, no snow. If you're worried about the food, he's also right about the food here in Chi-Town compared to the Philippines, but know this, a lot of the American restaurants are also in the Philippines. McDonald's, Wendy's, KFC, you name it, they're in the Philippines. The crime rate is DRASTICLY lower in the Philippines as well. Great video and very spot on. Where's that Subscribe button.... there it is.
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Part 2 please
apprecaite you and keep the gym up
Yes friend, part 2😂
I’m new to your channel. Have you ever disclosed your family’s info? From your parents careers, number of family members, your profession?
I think moving to the Philippines will be vastly different as a retiree vs a non-retiree.
Looks like the family didn't have luck in the US. For us, the whole family being in the US became affluent. If we were in Pinas, we'll probably be poor. In the US, we achieve the American dream. We have home in a nice neighborhood, we travel the world. Retired for 8 years & we'll be back in Europe for an Alpine tour in July. We were able to put our children in a university & achieved their Master Degrees. All are doing well also. We left Pinas when I was 16 yrs old in 1970. Never look back. I still go on vacation every few years in Pinas to visit my aunt. The cost of living in Pinas if you compare your lifestyle in the US is almost on the par. Not cheap unless you live in the province & eat meat that you are not sure how it was sourced. Could be double dead or triple dead. Street food is cheap but there's a chance you'll get hepatitis. You also self insure with your healthcare. We always pay for my aunt's stay in the hospital ranging from $3K to $5K since there's no health insurance. She's in her late 80's.
Hey man, would you mind to make a video about retirement account if you have a retirement account in the US ? What you need to do to move it overseas.
How easy is it to renew your passport when you are outside the country of issue? That would be one of the reasons I go back to the UK to renew my passport. I know if I was in the UK it would be quick, I wonder if it would take twice as much time me trying to do it overseas.
You can do it through your embassy/consulate.
There is a British Embassy in the Philippines. You can call them and inquire about your concern.
@@worldlightchaser I know if I was in the UK it would be quick, I wonder if it would take twice as much time me try to do it overseas.
I interned with a company that had a major production facility in Cebu. Man who owned the company stated that Philippines likely had unemployment of app 50%. That was more than 10 years ago, so things may have changed.
Thank You for this video, Great comparison and analysis. I will be retiring in Cebu from California in Nov 2023, based on many of the issues you mentioned. I was in Cebu for 30 days (May 2023) and "Loved it". I can't wait to get back and enjoy an active lifestyle in Cebu with my Filipina girlfriend!! Keep the videos coming.... Subscribed!!
Thank you so much for the awesome guide! Your videos are great for us ex-pats looking for a change.
I understand why your family and you moved from the chaos that is Chicago to the Philippines, you do in fact have such a way, way better life now. Way to go! 👌
I'm extremely fortunate to have an amazing life in the USA's Northwest, far from any big city crime or crime at all for that matter. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
However I am interested in spending some time every year in the Philippines for pleasure going forward, specifically BGC, Makati, Boracay, and Palawan. 👍
If you are in Seattle or Portland it’s a disaster with the homeless drug addicts walking the street like zombies. The northwest can’t hire cops because the blacks keeps complaining that they are being profiled that’s why the cops practically stop auto theft and grocery theft . Then you have the run down RV’s parked in the streets , drugs addicts tents in parks and vandalism. Is that the amazing northwest you are talking about?
I’m definitely interested in part 2. These videos are great for me to show my wife by the time I retire in 2 years. So how does the medical and dental insurance coverage there if I have covered through retirement ?
Dental care s cheap n phil. I have this 1 dental clinic that i always visit that cost only 200 pesos or $4 except you if do some other dental care it cost higher than 4 dollars.
Lived in the US for 5years and ngl the pay was good but the life’s pretty sad. Offered to process my PR but I wanted to move somewhere else.
I'm moving to Philippines in January.
Good episode - similar reason apply when moving from UK !
I am also a Chicago fil am, just a few years older from a different generation, im probably very young gen x being born in 1980. I lived through the 80s 90s Chicago when it was GOOD. I cant begin to explain the pure joy it was to live in the city while we were winning. For you nba fans out there it was a dream come true, for 6 short seasons. Then the 00s and 911 came and everything changed after that. And we were in considered a "good part" of Chicago in the nw side Jefferson park. But even there, our house got robbed. We left the city for the burbs, Schaumburg in 1997. Now after living in the burbs last 25 years i think its time to wrap it up and head home to the Philippines where my $ buys the way it used to in the 80s 90s in America. Back then it was cool. Now, not so much. And when i say cool, i mean Chicago was in front of the house music scene. Gas was still cheap, and most if not all the good food places Chicago ppl remember n talk about were still open back then! Duuuude kings gyros and toots hotdogs were unbeatabull lol (joke intended). I still remember all the 3 peat memorabilia on the wall. Its like the place never left 1993, like how i remember pulling up on my bmx bike since i was a kid in 1988, i was biking over to Milwaukee/central/foster by the Walgreens for years as a kid. Years before they even put the 16th precinct police station in on Milwaukee. Even now as i type this im eating a morettis sausage pepperoni n cheese crispy crust pizza, and even 2 days old its still really good after heating it up in the oven. Also enjoying their vodka sauce ravioli dish i got to go. Chicago really does spoil you with the food. And its not fake either. Legit legit AUTHENTIC ethnic food from many dozens of cultures both in the city or the burbs. Chinese? You can get the different kinds, szechewan, sichuan, cantonese, or mandarin. You want polish for real like European style deli? Its here. Greek style cooking where they do the real saganaki flaming cheese at your table? You got it. All kinds of pizza, deep, thin crispy, detroit style burnt cheesy corners.. yes its here. Even the different styles of traditional Mexican and Chicago chicano style Hispanic cooking is plentiful and you dont need a Tuesday or holiday to get birria style extra juicy tacos or suizo extra cheesy burrito. From your local michoacana to your carniceria jiminez to your local la fiesta grocery, Chicago has your latino cooking or food needs covered. Even our own kultura is wellll represented here with uncle mikes tapsilog breakfast on the west side, or hong ning in the burbs, to savory crust empanadas in Skokie/niles, subo and bayan ko, there's more than a few filipino places here to try, if you can afford Chicagoland prices. But there is no lie, the food is very good, and also interesting to note, unlike phillipines, not really too much of a line to wait. But, in bgc one could eat very well, have even more selection of asian foods at their disposal for less than half the cost. Its really up to the expat what theyre willing to give up. But after traveling back so many times, it seems more n more likely ill eventually end up moving there. Why not? I mean cuz its either you stay in America and live a so-so ho hum and rather boring life, because all the fun stuff is big $$, or live in the phillipines and have more fun and a better quality of life. Im 43 and i dont see us getting better or all of a sudden having more quality women to date....
Pilipinas ako ka na!
When politicians try to defund the police the crime rates go up. Here in the US too many people look at criminals as being victims and it's getting to the point where us law abiding citizens get into trouble when we try to protect ourselves. Plus politicians only pass laws that affect the law abiding citizens and do very little or most of the time nothing to these law breaking individuals. Things these days cost way too much as to what they used to cost. In the Philippines you can buy a much larger house for less than a smaller house here in the US. I plan to move to the Philippines after my parents pass away as they're both in their mid 80's and it will also give me more time to save money to have when I'm in the Philippines. When I was younger I would never have ever thought about leaving America to live in another country but that was when life was good unlike what we have now.
But aren't Trump and his followers calling to defund the FBI and any law enforcement agency involved in investigating his crimes? The difference is when black people were calling to defund the police, it was about taking SOME of the funding for military style weapons, and reallocate them to community programs to give young urban kids something to do and get them off the streets. Reallocate them into small business loans for urban communities to help build stability... During the BLMs peaceful protests, we saw Trump minded people screaming "blue lives matter" and "we stand with the blue". But when there were blue lives standing in Trump's way... "blue lives no longer mattered" Now that Trump is calling to defund law enforcement agencies, it means to disband these agencies and no longer pay them. Guess who controls the housing market??? Politicians that allow the lumber and steel industries to dictate how much more profit they want to make. Thats your capitalism in effect right there. And who benefits from capitalism? Politicians and the wealthy elite. Yet they teach us to blame and fight each other. Everyone is a law abiding citizen until they are not. Many of those mass shooters were law abiding citizens, until they murdered multiple people. UNARMED BLM protestors were called thugs and criminals, but the ARMED and violent mobs of white supremacist groups that broke many laws during their terrorist attack on the capital were called patriots. So being considered a "law abiding citizen" is up to interpretation of the person stating their opinion. During what years was life "good"? Politicians like Trump are steadily violating legal orders and laws... So who are the real criminals causing national issues?
Before it’s the best. But nowadays. I live at Las Vegas Nevada United States 🇺🇸. And work there. But I leaving the States. I will transfer at Australia 🇦🇺 next year it’s better.
I'm leaving the U.S. soon. I'm considering the Philippines or Japan. The cost of living is more expensive in Japan but I'm familiar with Japan because I lived there. I would love to live in BGC if I came to the Philippines, but I'm concerned about healthcare and the weather (hurricane season).
Hope everything works out for you. I’m a fellow “kokujin” who’s moving back to Japan from the US as well. I’ve never been to the Philippines, but it seems like a great spot too.
Thx. @@jaelin_javelin
I'm a 60+ white woman and have lived in Chicago for over 30 years. I had a house in the suburbs (Naperville) and various apartments in the city (Streeterville, Lakeview, Rogers Park). I've also worked or lived in 40 countries since 1990. Now I'm retired and planning to move overseas because the cost of living will be far lower and I can enjoy a better life without the level of homelessness, mental illness, drug use and crime here. BGC seems like a nice place to live, affordable and safe. I'm looking forward to checking it out!
I think you should talk about the price of housing in BGC & Makati -- Can you rent a house in BGC or is it only condos?
I could be wrong, but I believe BGC is only condos.
However I do know very nearby (adjacent basically, west to Makati etc) are the five most expensive housing neighborhoods in the Philippines are located there. With Ayala Albang being not far to the south being the 5th most expensive.
There are no houses in bgc but there are houses in the neighborhood of bgc. They are actually the most expensive location in the Philippines and not bgc. If you are interested to rent a house there, you can google Forbes Park, Dasmarinas Village, Urdaneta Village, San Lorenzo Village, Bel-Air Village and McKinley Hill Village.
@@wavemaker2077 Thanks for repeating me.
part 2 pleASE
Id be interested in seeing a part 2 of this video
When I get my SSS retirement money,I will move back to my mother Land the Philippines born and Raised.
I think you are rich that's you don't need to go back to the states
Most of my favorite restaurants in Chicago have gone broke and closed.
Even the Clubhouse in Oak Brook closed! So many fun memories dinners/lunches in that place.
The problem with America is that nothing is an issue while it is only in black or brown communities. It becomes an issue when it starts effecting white or 'affluent' communities. Almost every problem in the American society has been and continues to be caused by politicians. From the first laws and policies to the current inhumane laws being created in certain states, politics have caused more suffering and anger than even religion. It was politicians that approved of crack cocaine being poured into the urban/black/brown communities. It was fine until white kids started getting hooked, then came the war on drugs. Politicians created redlining of city districts by way of the census, which in turn they used to decide where funding would go for communities. When freed slaves started their own thriving cities, criminal laws were not enforce as groups of white men and women went from neighboring cities to burn the black cities down. The politicians created a welfare system for the pure reason of causing urban areas to depend on the government, while limiting loans for black businesses in their own communities. When you use political power to make people poor, it will eventually spread to those upper class communities. The US is currently seeing the effects of decades of policies and lack of caring for underfunded communities, while those very people see the wealthy benefiting from state and federal policies. When you have people that can afford to pay $250,000 for a 6 min ride into space, but an elderly person dies because he/she cannot afford medical coverage... You are bound to see an explosion of emotions and people lashing out... Its will almost always be those that have been held down through politics that will be the ones that lash out. Most things in America have become political tools to win votes or to control easily controllable minds. Case in point, the justice (JUST-US) system was praised by the masses, until Trump said it was corrupt, then the masses wanted to target judges, DOJ employees and their families. But while the black population spent decades complaining about the system, we were being told how fair and honest it was. Politics.... Florida politicians are passing laws to take books on great people like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr out of schools, but are allowing books about the Confederacy to remain. The American dream was NEVER meant for black or brown people and if a certain political party has their way, it never will be. Yeah, some of your viewers may feel the need to scream like demons about my comment... I welcome it...
Totally agree with what you said! By the way I’m living the American Dream. I would never move back to the Philippines.
Its a very interesting privilege you have, able to fix your future pathways as an american by relocation through planning. Im amazed by these passport bros inspired videos popping up on YT. How are you able to fix your remote usa tax?
So, if everyone that were in better neighborhoods in the USA, moved to a better city. That place will go up and be too expensive to live for the locals. Similar to Florida (some other places like Hawaii) during covid. Now they ( the locals) can't afford it.
It's called gentrification. Happened to California because of the tech boom. Now Cali is like a Mad Max place.
Your family must had been rich. And still or, because I don’t think you have ever had it hard in life. If that good my friend. And watching your videos I think you are still rich. But I love watching your videos. And still have a lot of respect for you. So don’t get me wrong my friend. I still love you
Nothing wrong with being rich.
@@davidhall3747Agreed... but you should take their advice with a grain if salt as they, rarely, can relate to us.
@@davidhall3747 you are right on that. But are you rich also
@@rickmccarroll9993 If you convert from Dollars to pesos, absolutely.
@@davidhall3747 There's nothing wrong in being rich but it comes across as "let them eat cake," a whole lot of people would love to live outside of the US if they could afford to do so but they can't.
It's easy to put down the US when you don't have to deal with it's problems and yet aren't fully transparent in that the opportunity in the US is what allows Evan's family to live the high life outside of the US.
If the US is so bad and going in such a bad direction, why don't they sell their US-based assets and investments? They're willing to use the profits off the back of hard working Americans to sustain their lifestyle.
I understand, but how does someone your age financially do it? From just paying your way to 65 years old, to surviving your old retired age?
A asking curious person from Southern Illinois. Note, my wife is Filipina raised to 20 years old, now 44 years married and living in America for 44years.
Now we need a video on crypto friendly businesses in the Philippines!!!
Do a part 2
Do a part 2 please.
Part 2: white christians new playground MINDANIO! ASG your host. crime free!
I like the analysis and admit, I myself will not capture the American dream my late father did in SoCal in the 1970's. I will just accept America is my home (born a Cali man but love my Filipino chicken soup Tinola ng Manok).
If I retired there, how would I keep track of American football NFL? Ay naku po.
Kuya Evan, the Philippines is improving and getting better by leaps and bound. I remember how it was in the Philippines 20 years ago. Huge HUUUGE progress since then. In my opinion, great prospects for the Philippines in the near future. Meanwhile the USA is rapidly disintegrating.
PH 🇵🇭 was actually better 20 years ago. Less traffic. Most people can't afford motor cycles. Everything is cheaper and laid back.
I thought someone young was writing a comment here after reading Kuya Evan. I was thinking, wow, a young guy is already active in giving his idea about this topic. Then he wrote that he already had an experience of the Philippines 20 years ago. Then I looked at the profile pic. 😂
@@miaya3898That's not "better" that the Philippines once had less traffic, because nobody could afford a car and instead they used horses with buggies or pedicabs. Are you kidding about people who can't afford a scooter? Even homeless people in the Philippines have a cell phone and a scooter. Yes, it was way way cheaper in the past.
@@wavemaker2077 What exactly are you referring to about me?
@@raananh it certainly was better. Cities were tolerable and commuting and travel were a breeze.