Moving Doesn't Mean You're a Bad Parent
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Moving abroad in retirement doesn't mean you're a bad parent. You'll probably be doing something great for yourself and them too! Let's talk a walk on Bang Sare beach and talk about how retiring overseas could me the best thing for everyone. Take a look at my life in Thailand and how I made the leap to retiring to Asia.
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What's the reason you give for not doing it?
Thumbs up 👍 Michael
Thank you
The world is so much smaller now with technology keeping us all in touch even though we may all be in different parts of the world. My daughter is studying in Seoul for a year, whilst the rest of us are still in Birmingham, England. But we make time to FaceTime every weekend for a catch-up and she has her own TH-cam channel like yourself, where she uploads her busy social life around Seoul and South Korea. In fact we see her more now and speak more often than when she was just a 2 hour drive away at Leeds University. So moving away is not the end of family life and interaction. It’s different, but can also be more regular and even better. And it has given me the opportunity to visit her when I travel to Thailand next April with my son. It’s a win win situation.
Perfect example. Thanks for sharing!
I live in South Australia. The health care system barely copes. As far as aged care, it does not exist. My mother ,a 95 year old pensioner was forever plagued by hospital staff that over 270 people required her space in the hospital. Don't ever think of coming here. It is a disaster!
Thanks for watching
Very wise words. Planning on a move from Tasmania Australia next year.
Awesome! Enjoy
It’s a good topic you’re raising here….it can be a tricky one for some people depending how close they are to their children or parent(s).
I’m moving out to Jomtien in May 2025 and will be welcoming my children with open arms when they visit.
Other worry is my ageing parents; they both already live in different countries to me (3 - 5 hour journey) and it’s difficult to think I may not see them again when I move to Thailand.
But I cannot put my happiness and life on hold just to be here “just in case”.
Best wishes.
Where is this beautiful beach? Your words ring true for the way Ive been living the past year. I made the move away from home a little over a month ago, and never regretted.
Congratulations on making the move. This is Bang Sare beach.
@ thank you!
Thank you for this video - the timing is amazing. I am just planning this for 3 years from now and I am trying to get past the feeling of guilt or even worse, missing out. But as you said, it is my time - excellent video
3 years is a way off & so please explain?
Glad it was helpful!
I agree for 100 %
Thanks for watching.
Absolutely!!! With Video Calling and a flight a day away. It’s very easy to be around the world and still very connected. I’ve been traveling to Thailand for 10 years 2/3 weeks at a time. Almost 50 and will be in Thailand during the winters starting next year.
Love that!
Man I needed to hear this.
Hope it helps
Absolutely 100% bang on.
My youngest daughter has got the travel bug & been to five different countries this past 12months, inbetween her studies & part time work.
I believe she's only become a traveller due to her Dad's travel zest.
As for moving overseas, it's 6months in SE Asia, 3 months in my home country & 3 months in Europe for me each year....until I decide to settle in one place.
The kids want their Dad, just as I want them, but they don't need anymore.
This allows both sides the freedom to explore whatever our desires.
Excellent vlog, thanks for sharing 👍
Sounds great.
I’m living the same thing
I know what to do
But inside it’s hard
Blessings Greg
Sometimes the hardest things bring the biggest rewards.
I moved to be closer to my daughter and grandkids 10 years ago! I just sold my house and going to do an extended stay in Thailand! I rationalized that the next couple years are my time! I plan on getting my retirement visa next month and find a nice condo rental near the beach! I have a return trip in six months. We’ll see how it works out 💪 🙏
That is awesome!
Yes, I’m going through that same situation now and yes, we need to live our own lives. 🤔
They will be fine. Mine are.
ya right
Del Mare Bang Sare.....woop woop
Will be there soon 💖
Just around the corner. Say hello when you get here.
At a retirement age, it's our time for us & our life...if not now, then we may regret it if left too late.
Many put others first, that have had their time to do their own thing...& in doing so put themselves on the back burnet, yet suffer in silence.
Life is too short for regrets
Absolutely!
I’m 67 retired, was mum & dad to my now 24 year young daughter who has a 4 year old. Been in Thailand 1 year now, i feel long term Thailand is too far away, but can’t see me going back to the UK, maybe Spain could be the answer. I don’t want to be in the cold, plus as someone else also said if i need. Retirement home care ive made it clear i want to be in Thailand, NOT the uk. So ive tried it a year, my daughter is totally supportive but hell yeh, i miss em both
It wouldn't be bad to shop around and see if is another place you might like just as much. Congratulations on taking the leap.
@ I’m actually fed up of travelling! I’ve spent a lot of time in Spain so I’m sure it would work there with a couple of months in Thailand.
But then, now in here in Jomtien I think ‘one more year won’t hurt’
Cheers
Part of my thinking to retire to Thailand is that I will be able to arrange my own affordable long term care when I become a senior Senior.
I have had to put my parent in long term care and choosing them is difficult. My kids at least will know I am where I want to be.
You have to make yourself happy.
Im going the other way, both my parents are in their 80’s so i’m worried about them.
It's difficult, especially if they're dependent on you for care. Good luck. What do they say when you ask them about it?
My problem isn’t with my children because they are all grown. My issue is with my 88 year old mother. I’ve been her support system here since 2008 even tho she lives 20 minutes away. I have 2 brothers in California that don’t have plans to move away so she needs to go live near them. She’s resisting but I’m not willing, at 65, to not live my life.
At 65 it's your time for you & your life...if not now, then you may regret it if left too late.
Many put others first, that have had their time to do their own thing...& in doing so put themselves on the back burnet, yet suffer in silence.
Good that you have options for others who can help.