EXPAT LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES. (ARE YOU MENTALLY PREPAIRED?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 พ.ค. 2024
- Living in the Philippines is a true blessing, it comes with some baggage. Let me explain, going from a job that consisted of 70+ hours a week to a paradise with no direction is very exciting for the first few months. Then- it wears off; you find yourself slipping into lazy mode. Gaining wight and not doing what you thought in your head before the "great" move.
Plan your move with a second and third hobby. Something to fall back on to keep your mind busy.
Don't thank me now, get over seas and figure it out. Thank me later. lol
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@maudave
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Fishing is fun 🥰
Yes, thank you
Stick with it (TH-cam), it can be a fun hobby... until it becomes like work! 🤣
Thanks, I appreciate it. Good talking with you today.
thanks for posting.. prior to the big move most guys think total retirement 'll be great in a tropical paradise.. but 2 or 3 months after you've figured out comfortable daily living, ones ego usually reminds you that you're now insignificant.. you're no longer what you were for a few decades,, and if you don't find a purpose,, you'll likely suffer mentally, physically, and emotionally..
Redefining yourself is tough.
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Love the courage m8 i cant wait to spend the rest of my life 😅
It’s an adventure.
I am well-travelled and also fairly well experienced, having worked in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. I retired to the Philippines at 52 with my Filipina wife and our son. We met in HK and started a family, bought property in the Philippines and established a constant and significant source of income before moving here permanently, so I was not exactly jumping into the unknown. We had previously spent extended periods of time here anyway and I had taken my wife to Europe and the US as well as other Asian destinations. Re. getting lazy, I steer clear of that path by walking at least 10km a day. I will not drive even though we have a few cars/motorbikes. My diet is primarily vegetarian, not from any holier-than-thou perspective, simply a health issue. That is my choice. Ultimately, I just don't like meat and the Philippines is replete with alternatives. My wife still stuffs herself with as much pork and chicken as she can! and if we attend a function I am not above accepting a plate of lechon or sisig simply to publicise my dietary choices, the way too many vegetarians seem to do. My single failing is that I do enjoy a few San Mig Lights every day, and the odd smoke. However, I miss talking crap with my mates and meeting up with a few of my American friends to take in an NFL fixture, something we did regularly in HK, much to the chagrin of our respective partners/wives. (I am a Brit but I got hooked on football years ago).
Thank you for your comment.
It’s a learning curve.
Great video. Boredom/sitting around waiting to die is my one concern with retirement, and wondering personally when, or even if I'll ever be able to pull the trigger.
How's the infrastructure where you are in regards to internet reliability, electricity, etc.?
I'd like to possibly work in a Telehealth environment if possible to stay active, engaged, etc. when I "retire" but it seems like infrastructure in a lot of places makes that a difficult proposition.
@ericg9092
Cebu, has some great areas to live and keep you busy.
Plus it has a lot of western culture/foods compared to where I live. I’m in western Samar, not a big city at all. Wi-Fi is good and power doesn’t seem to be a big problem. It’s usually listed if power is going to be interrupted and we pack up and head to the beach for the day.
Come over be adventurous/travel and enjoy a few times before you pull the trigger.
It gets better every day, as I’m adjusting and loving life.
Take care
Thanks for the comment/question.
Brother I went through the same thing a few years ago when I moved to Dasmarinas Cavite with my wife 3 years ago, was that bump on log for awhile then got my shit together and found something. Now I just fly back to the USA and work a few months out the year.
Understand that.
Appreciate your comment.
I’ll be kicking off my woodworking again and teaching these young boys about tools.
🇵🇭🙏
Thanks
Not looking to sit around. This is the main reason I want to retire over sea's. Getting married and having kids is not in my retirement plan either. Use the money to travel around.
We travel, it depends on school breaks. Lol
I hear ya, enjoy your retirement.
If I’m going back there I want go fishing and corral hunting 🔔🙏
Fishing is a blast for sure.
Thanks for the comment.
I know you’re not looking for advice but seems to me you’ve chosen the life of a provider for a young family. This happens to a lot of expats who started out looking for a good relationship as they tend to come live where their Filipinas family lives. Samar is very provincial as well which sounds romantic until you live there and as you noted you find out there’s not a lot to do. So you’ve chosen the life of a provider in the province. So that’s should be your focus. How do you help raise these boys into quality men. What can you teach them? What activities can you do with them? Etc. I’ve already told my Filipina we’re going to live where I choose to live, away from family, and somewhere not remote. Yes I foresee that becoming an issue but I just can’t do what you’re trying to do. You should be applauded I’m in no way judging. You’ve made your choices so maybe time to double down on it (or find a new place to live). You’re a family man, man. 😊
Absolutely a family man, kids are in kung -fu 3 times a week. Always teaching for sure. Yes, it’s the life I want. Time for my woodworking hobbies to start up. Loving life
Thanks for the comment, I truly appreciate it.
@@maudaveyou seem like a great guy. I hope your channel grows. My Filipina is from Samar so I’ll be watching your channel for inspiration 😊
I'm working on the mental preparation ! -- ? -- Now what ? - - - I liked the 'sound' of the "good life" for the 4 of you - on $1200 -- $1500 / mo. !!! -- Should allow a decent "life" for - just me - on my $1500 SS alone ? Sounds like ?..... -- - -- - -- I can see me buying a 3 wheel tuk tuk just to explore all around the Tagaytay area and Taal lake. Temps are cooler @ 2,000 ft and I like "comfortable" rather than needing a shower all the time ?!? -- Beautiful scenery waterfalls farms even a trip to Batangas - and perhaps ferry to Puerto Galera ? Just explore.
Once you settle in the costs go down. After purchasing your needs. Wishing you luck and yes SS $1500 is just fine.
BE GREAT TO MEET YOU THIS NOVEMBER, WE HOPE TO START LIVING HALF YEAR US AND HALF YEAR PH, WE HAVE A MOUNTAIN HOME IN ALEGRIA CEBU !
That would be great. Keep in touch.
Thanks for the comment.
FIND BOAT BUILDERS AND GET EDUCATED AND GET STARTED !
Absolutely,
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7,107 ISLANDS AND YOU HAVE NO BOAT ! WHAT A SHAME ! I ALWAYS WANTED TO FORM A CLUB, WHERE YOU MAKE PAYMENTS, HAVE A BEACH PLACE TO EAT AND HAVE PARTIES, AND A DOCK WITH A BOAT THAT HAS EVERYTHING ! SO YOU CAN CRUISE IN STYLE AND BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT MAY COME ACROSS THE POND TO SEE YOU !
Great point…
Just need to find one.
Golf
I wish. Lol
No golf in my area.
Sell gallons of water$
Fresh water is bottled up every where.