Why I left CANADA to live in the PHILIPPINES
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- I don't live in Canada anymore and many people ask me why. In this video I share my reasons.
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How do you feel about my assessment of life in Canada at the moment?
This is interesting because I'm a Canadian and I went to Philippines 2 years ago and this is exactly what I was saying to a Philippino about life in Canada ! Where do you live in Philippines ?
Glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm in cebu city
I agree with you 100% Alex, but you forgot to mention the very cold and long winters too.
Yes exactly. Not to even mention that 🤣
good assessment Alex. i am 55 years old and living in Canada for 53 of those years and married to a Philipina who has been living in Canada for 30 years. i would like to retire in Mediterranean Europe (Balkans) instead of Asia as I like the Mediterranean climate and lifestyle. the weather here really sucks around the great lakes in both countries, Canada and the USA.
I am Filipino - Canadian, living in Toronto. Like most of people from the Philippines and other developing countries, Canada and the likes was a dream country for me. Life was great. I got my Canadian citizenship 4 years ago but even before I got it, I was already getting bored living here. Like what Alex has said, Canada is great and safe country but you need to work you @ss off in order to live a comfortable life (but limited work life balance). Before the pandemic I was already thinking of moving back to the Philippine or move somewhere in Latin American country (Mexico or Colombia) where culture and warm hospitality ae quite similar to the Philippines. Then the pandemic happened and many things has changed. Life here is getting so stressful. Joblessness and homelessness are all time high. Canada is now facing with mental health crisis, random attacks are happening everywhere, in the subway and public places. Also the current political landscape is adding so much stress in the lives to most immigrants. Not o mention the racial discrimination that you may encounter (which I have experienced several times). Honesttly, if you already have comfortable life in the Philippines, I wouldn't reccomend selling your assets to immigrate here. I've realized that the life in the Philippines is so much better if you already have good savings and sustainable in come. Unless your main purpose is to raise your kids and get better education or you're escaping violence, war or prosecution. Just my 2 cents.
Excellently worded and you speak for .a y people, I'm sure. Thank you for adding credibility to my statements and I hope you find the perfect work life balance 🤝
That canadian passport goes a long way my friend...it's worth putting up with all the shit you can think of and it's only 4 years till you get one.....and rat race you describe is everywhere..philipinos can't make ends meet either
I agree. But I refuse to be part of the rest in any country. I'm not saying it's only in Canada. .My passport is my biggest flex., and couldn't be more proud. For me it's more about cost of living at the moment and prioritizing travel. My choice isn't thr right thing for everyone. Just for me at the moment
I agree.
Everyone faces “racism” in every part of the world. Canada is a boring hell hole, but it’s anything but racist to foreigners. In fact, it brainwashes “White” Canadians to self-hate themselves and worship “people of colour” (a term racist in itself). If you faced any negative treatment it’s not because of your race. 🤦♂️ It’s because no matter where you go in this world you will face negative treatment for a plethora of reasons by individuals who don’t like you. Grow up.
After completing my studies in Canada and the Philippines, I am contemplating returning to my home country, Cebu Philippines. The competitive nature of life in Canada has made it difficult to fully enjoy and appreciate the experiences. Maintaining a decent standard of living often requires working multiple jobs or earning a high hourly wage of around $50.
Same here! I moved from Canada to the Philippines in 2019. I have been living here in Manila on the SRRV (retiree visa). Best decision I ever made. I am never going back to Canada, not to live, not to visit, not even a connecting flight. I am much happier here in the Philippines, with zero tax in my foreign income, great weather, friendly people. In Canada they think I am a terrorist. Here in the Philippines I am valued and respected.
Lollol
Im wondering would you loose citizenship if we leave Canada for long? Do you still file tax in Canada while abroad? Will you still get CPP and OAS later? Im assuming you are nit retired yet.
@@leigh0481 No. Citizenship does not expire. Your passport will expire, but you can renew it online. CPP and OAS are a joke and I don't care about that crap.
1. You can't lose your citizenship regardless of how long you are abroad (you can however lose your permanent residency if you're not yet a citizen and travel more than 3 years within a 5 year period)
2. I file income tax as self employed and still contribute to my retirement.
3. I will get it the same as if I were still in Canada
@@Livingabroadalex thank you so much. We will be living in the Philippines for good as well in 2 or 3 yrs once our house is done.
Joy and peace is written all over you. Life is stressful in Canada. It is October now, the price of food has gone up. Canada is very stressful and depressing. It is all about working paying bills and getting caught up in crazy traffic. I spend 3 hours daily in traffic. I can't stand this anymore. You are lucky you don't have family. For those with families, it is tough to just buy ticket and leave but we will eventually leave. We can't continue like this anymore.
Thank you so much! Yes I understand but there's always a way if you truly want it. I know it's scary but so is working 9 hours a day 3 hours traffic and living just to exist. Hope you find peace and happiness soon too my friend
Nicely said Alex. I am a Cebuano here in Toronto, enjoy your stay there in the Islands.
Shout out to the 6.
Will do! Thank you 😊
I'm a filipina living here in Metro Manila for a decade now. I work from home here and I went back to my hometown which is Bacolod a couple of weeks ago. It's been 7 years since I went back due to many reasons. My hometown has improved a lot in terms of infrastructures but the people like my neighbors are still the same. The sense of community is still there and I talked with my neighbors. we missed each other. Here in Metro Manila, it's also the same. My nieghbors and I know each other, we share food everytime we have birthdays and I love it. I'm saying that aside from the beauty of the islands, it is the filipino people that keeps me staying in my country. I can easily go abroad since I;m a registered nurse and I already passed the necessary exams for a nurse, but I chose to stay here because the goods outwiegh the bad.
Life is not always about money. I can earn dollars in the US or other countries, but I won't be able to have a life since neighbors there don't know each other. Individualism is just not my thing.
Well said and I totally agree. No point of living life if you're unhappy. People in the Philippines are special❤
You are telling the truth. I teach high school ESL and I have some Filipino students. I tell them to stay and get their diploma, learn a trade like nursing, pharmacy tech, plumbing or construction and then GO BACK Home! We talk about the inflation and the boring culture and food. They see it.
Interesting. Thank you for sharing 😊
I’m a Filipino who is now a Canadian citizen but I felt a huge shift after having to go through the lockdown.
I’m reevaluating everything now and working towards returning back home.
Why put value so much on money if you don’t find any joy and meaning in what you do?
Burn out is real and the more I ask my family and friends the more I feel the pull of living a simpler way of life in my own terms.
Everyone has their own reasons and values.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this and enjoying my country for now.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I love the Philippines and its incredible people.
I feel you. Im a Filipino Canadian from Ontario and going home i definitely. This rat race has taken its toll on me.
Do it bro!!
The rat race is in every country stop lying to yourself
Man I am glad I found your channel. Every word you said I 100 percent can relate. I also moved to the Philippines pre pandemic but covid obliterated my businesses (6 gyms and 2 restaurants). I am back in Canada for now but everyday I think about moving back to Philippines. In Canada you work to live then you die a meaningless life. In the Philippines, I feel like a human being where my real wealth is happiness that does not come from material things.
I'm glad to know I'm not alone about feeling like this. It's getting even worse after the pandemic. I'm sorry to hear about your losses. Hopefully, you can make it back here soon 💪
Hi! Im new to your channel, but i've got hooked up to your vlogs really enjoyed alot, looking forward to watch more.
Wow I'm so happy yo hear that!! Thank you 😊
Greetings from snow-covered Vancouver. 🇨🇦 Just came across your video and wanted to wish you a great Christmas and all the best in 2023!
Thank you! I'm in the south beaches of India now and wouldn't not want to be in knee deep slowly Canada 😅
Merry Christmas!
@@Livingabroadalex Enjoy the sunshine! 😊👍
I will for the both of us!
As a native Filipino who came from real poverty and now earning around $1000 a month, I know it's still small compare to Canada's salary but I can say without hesitation that I really enjoy my life here in my motherland, I can do my hobbies like collecting action figures and still save enough money for my future house, Foreigners might consider me poor but I have everything that I need in life for now minus stress. I'm living in a safe place, I can afford good food, I have Internet, a working PC and a cool Wife. You're right, the time here and life in general is very slow but that's also the reason why we're able to cherish every seconds of it. Best wishes to your journey and Goodluck! 👍👍👍❤❤
You're not poor. You have what many people only dream of or chase all their life. I'm proud of you for what you've accomplished and wish you continued success.m Thank you for sharing
I feel the same way. I'm in a fast paced job and it seems like everything revolves around work. You work to get a raise, you work to earn more. But what's the point of it? You spend all day locked in the house, because of the cold. Leisure activities during winter are boring. Skiing, ice skating, etc. I'm leaving Canada in a month and a half, thank god.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way
People need to realize that just because it works for most people, doesn't mean it will work for everyone.
You're absolutely right 💪
I miss the Philippines! I was there for 85 days (my third trip). I been back to Canada about 3 months ago. I can’t wait to go back! ❤️🇵🇭👍
Me too!
I left the US for the same reasons. 10 years ago. PH has been golden.
Good choice
I am filipino i live in canada Vancouver, so I been to Canada in 12 years, this year I was in Philippines vacation
, I feel being positive and not being stress, so that's why I love my country and so sad when I go back to Canada, I feel I don't want to go back to Canada anymore cause I'm my heart is in there in Philippines and I'm born there, and my lifestyle is happiness and faithfulness, in here in Philippines, I'm not born in canada but I'm move there, I always depression and emotions, in Philippines I'm more energetic, if I'm go back to live in my country again, I'm not buying air conditioning, I like just the natural air..😊
Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
@@Livingabroadalex 👍🏼
U are right
Just live life
Just enjoy life
Life is short
Go make yourself always happy
Absolutely 🙏🏻🥳
Your word is absolutely true ♥️
Thank you!
As a fellow Canadian I'm giving some thought to tossing it all in here myself - my circumstances are considerably different from yours but my views are similar. As a retiree who has a comfy home, good pensions and savings with no debt hanging over me, I guess I should consider myself on easy street but nowadays I find I am tired of paying, paying, paying for this lifestyle, with costs rising all the time. I'm sick of long winters, which I used to be able to largely escape until Covid came along - I can truthfully say that if I never saw snow again it wouldn't bother me in the least. It's going to cost me thousands of dollars just to heat my house next winter if these absurd fuel prices continue and I see no end to this - never mind the rising costs of food. I'm also sick of the countless rules and regulations, and with political correctness, everyone nowadays being so "offended" by things everybody would simply shrug off some years ago. I have no patience for all of the dating/social BS that we go through here in the west trying to find a suitable mate or even fling, especially at my age - as a veteran SE Asia traveller myself I am well aware of how easy it is to find company over there! We're supposed to have great medical service here in Canada, yet in my town I and many others have been without a family doctor for months or years because none seem to want to move to our community. This summer I will start downsizing and laying my own groundwork for a possible departure from a lifestyle and society that I have grown weary of - I look around at all of the stuff I have accumulated over my adult lifetime and I realize that most of it I really don't need or want anymore - maybe it's time to move on. Thanks for the video, Alex - I only disagree with one point you made when you mentioned our "great government" - today's Canadian government is appalling, no other words for it.
Love the name firstly. I'm glad to hear you're considering a better life for yourself, especially since you've travelled SE Asia cuz you know how easy it can be. As for the government, I don't a single thing about politics and can't care to educate myself on it to see how the gov screwed me and in what way. I guess I was comparing it to the government of the countries I recently visited Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Ph, Thailand etc.
Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you all the best and happiness.
I am a Filipino and this is the point that I always stress out to my family and friends back home in the Philippines. Canada is not the paradise they thought it is. it's a trap. when i get here, I felt I eas stuck in a rat race because I am mostly just keeping up with my bills because my job isn't paying that much. i told them that even homegrown Canadians get sick of the weather and the life in general here. it's not all rainy days. there are positive aspect ofcourse but living a simple life free from being chained to the rhythm of modern life is far more precious than money and material stuff.
Thabk you so much for sharing your perspective. In with you on all your points.
Tha k you so much for your comment and advice 😊🙏🏻
@@ubelove4410 You sir, get it! Great comment
I agree with your feelings about Canada 100% Planning to move to the Philippines soon
Thank you 😊 I highly recommend it. Philippines is a beautiful country with amazing people.
Canada has changed a lot. Beginning of 2022 made it obvious. I'm glad I am retiring soon so that I can get away and go home to the Philippines. People are still nice here in Canada but aside from that most Canadians no longer feel free and secure like we used to feel.
Well said 👏
Lived in BC Canada my whole life and this is so true especially where i live in Kelowna BC rent and property has sky rocketed,planning a trip to the Phillipines this winter and thinking about moving there,I'm sick of the expense of living here and not being happy
Hey Mate, Coming to Cebu City from Sat 20th May for a few days vlogging would be happy to catch up with you. Blair
Awesome! Send me a message when you're here 😊
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It is in between and a matter of our choices that makes us happy and live free. I got your point and understand life is not at all the material things rather simplicity and happiness is worth living for.
We said Lexus 😊
I’m from Ontario as well. I’m 28 years old and I’m at the pinnacle of my career. I was lucky to land a high paying job in my field right after graduating with a good pension, benefits etc..when I was 22. I feel like I have always just been chasing the next level, or the money. It’s been tough and has come at a cost. Living in a different city on my own away from family and friends. Having to work long shifts including night shifts just ruins you. On top of that add winter for 5 or 6 months of the year and there’s no time left over. I’m a simple guy, no house no debt. I have a lot of money saved but I don’t even get to enjoy it. My family didn’t have a lot of money growing up and we were poor, maybe that’s the reason. I used to travel regularly before Covid and it was my outlet. I started a new work position and moved to a new city a month before Covid and I’m just bagged now and have not done anything. I maybe see myself doing something like you in the future but I’ve worked so hard to get to were I am that it’s almost like I’m trapped. I am very fortunate And grateful for what I have but its always been at the back of my mind. Lol and everything here is a rip off. $2 for a litre of gas now.
Wow Eliot, good for you and that's something to be proud of. I guess at the end of the day, you must ask yourself are you truly happy? Are you actually living or just existing? I hope you find happiness and clarity in what you want to do in the future
So you mean you're not working but where do you get your income to sustain your needs and traveling? I want a life like that too
Correct. I have a house in Canada that I rent out also a little passive income from youtube.
Where in Canada are you living?
I moved from Canada to live in a few countries. Japan, UAE, UK and now I'm here in PH as well. I think you give too much credit to the state of living in Canada due to your good nature. I fear for young men and as a result young women in Canada. Those subtle Canadian issues are blowing up and the world is slowly noticing
Well said Kyron
you said some hard hitting things in this video that has contributed to changing my life...im so grateful i came across your channel....you further confirm what ive been thinking. thank you again, GOD BLESS YOU...I wish you all the success in the world...I hope to see your channel at 200k+ subs
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that. Thank you for the kind wishes and I hope you find happiness in life 😊
Thanks for sharing Alex. I can relate to All you have said here. I am at a point Right now where I need to make a Big decision. Keep going.☘😃.
Thanks Levina! I really hope you sort out your situation. I mean we always tell ourselves later, later. Sometimes later is too late. And very rarely that the perfect time occurs. 🍁
@@Livingabroadalex This is So true Alex. Cheers & Thank You.☘😃.
Anytime Levina 😊
My Brother, you are right on the spot. I am from Canada too. especially in bigger cities in Canada, I felt like that since I was 24 and i am now 31. Your videos made me make up my mind to go to thailand and drop everything behind. I hope i will like it, Philippines seems nice too! So glad that I'm not alone.
Wow!! I don't know you but I'm proud of you my man. You gotta chase dreams. No point of living if you're not happy. I wish you all the best and success! Maybe I'll run into you one day 🥳
@@Livingabroadalexthank you! I'll know where to find you by watching your videos haha
Haha awesome. I'll check out your channel too!
So much I respect you bro.. We as Filipino watching your vlog without skip ads. Thank you travel safe entire Philippines.❤❤❤
You're awesome. Thanks for the support 😊 🙏
Follow Canadian here that can’t wait to get out and do what you’re doing! Great channel!
Thank you and I'm excited for you to make it happen!
Actually, were moving back to Philippines for good after 3 years.
Oh wow. Why is that?
Interesting observations Alex. I've lived in Canada for 48 years but wasn't born here. Markets like YYZ and YVR are outrageously expensive to live in, although I've not lived in either but have family in both. Now near retirement age, I'm already in the process of downsizing and will sell my house and move to the PI hopefully by next year. My kids are mid-late 20's, so nothing is holding me back! One thing Filipinos and other new immigrants should know is yes, you can have a good life in Canada but with the cost of living near atmospheric levels you might think twice unless you're prepared to work hard at 2-3 jobs and have room mates or are a top 20% earner. Especially if you're starting out here without family support as a new immigrant. Sometimes the grass is not as green on the other side as you think it is. Then there's the 5 months of winter to deal with, except maybe YVR. I've personally had enough. It's not the same country it once was back in the 1970's, 80's or 90's. Much like the US.
Well said.exactly how I feel and definitely agree with everything you said.
Hey Alex...just got back to mtl after 4.5 months in the philippines. Although the heat, over population and cleanliness are negatives there. I must say I'm stressed out being back here! Back to the grind and taxe installments galore, 1.90 gas and gray skies... its hard to be fully happy but for now as long as I'm out of winter I'm glad😅
I heat you bro! Hope you get put of there soon
How ironic, I left 🇵🇭 in 2016, came here in Toronto as an intl. student worked my way till I got my PR only last year, doing the mundane 9-5 job and my stress reliever is watching youtube videos of foreigners like you enjoying 🇵🇭.. Sometimes it makes me think, did I make the right choices?? lol but hey I'm glad you appreciate living back there, I like foreigners like you who know how to appreciate the country, who try to immerse themselves in the culture and try to understand but not to compare and complain..Keep up the way you run your channel, honest and open eventually it'll grow now that you summonned the pinoys lol.. enjoy your time there while I envy you from here, cheers from your country 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for the kind words. I cant wmget a bigger pinoy following. They are so supportive and loving. Wish you could be here. Life seems more enjoyable. I'll keep making similar content 😊
Really enjoying your videos and style of vlogging...very relatable, down-to-earth style and provide great information! Keep up the great work!!!👌
Wow you're too kind! Thabk ypu sooo much and I'm happy you enjoyed them. New video coming out in 6 hours 😁
As long as you have the funds to sustain the life style you want, that’s cool. Best of luck.
Thank you!! That's the goal and the dream 🤩
I’m Filipino your new subscriber here in Canada. Yes, your 100% true. It’s very expensive here. My monthly salary is not enough to pay the house rental. Presently, my family rented a 2,850.00 house. We allow somebody to rent the basement to reduce our rent expense.
Thank you for the support and agreeing with me. Glad to have you join the channel 😊
Another filipino subscriber here as a thank you for promoting our country the Philippines.
My pleasure! Tha k you for being amazing 👏 ✨
hey man, nice contents. what set you apart as a blogger is that you ask personal questions to random people around the streets. we don't usually get to see these with other travel vloggers. Keep doing this. I am living in Canada for 5 years and sad to say I never really fully satisfied in living here. I fully resonated with everything you said. Canada is a great country but yes it comes with a cost. And the greatest cost that is at stake was my mental health. I hate the weather. hate it hate it hate it. But now am about to head back home in Cebu in August 2022 this year. 3 months more. im so exited. hope I could bump on ya on the streets. 🎉❤❤
Thanks for the positive support and I appreciate support. Unfortunately I won't be here on August but I'm glad you're enjoying the content 😊
Well said Alex, I totally agree with your perspective! Living a simpler life of peace and with the right priorities is far more important than being trapped in a rat race. If you can accept the people and the culture (good and bad) then you are in the right place! ! Cebu is a nice balance not too fast and not too slow! Modern city but plenty of nature to relax and breathe in! Enjoy and LIVE LIFE!
@chime renz thank you so much for the support and motivational words. I'm excited to explore more and create more videos
I totally get what you are saying. Although the salary isn't as great in the Philippines, the cost of living is also less. I'm not saying things are cheap, it just depends where you go and buy things. Filipinos in general work hard but they also know how to play. Family and friends are THE most important in our lives that's why you see families eat together at a dinner table or at least gather once a week if living separately. I wish you all the best and I hope you will be well settled and feel fulfilled living in the Philippines.
Hi Jenny! Thank you for the kind words and wish you all the best too. I definitely wee the importance of family here
Hi Mr. Alex, I watched your street & random interviews & vlogs. I like the way you interact with people, very spontaneous, exciting & have a natural rapport with people. You really enjoy interacting with us Filipinos & the Phil tourists as well.
You are now living your desired life here. I am happy coz you find heavens in my country & that is great!. Wishing you all the best & happiness. 😊🥰💕🇵🇭
@ZENDEL ROSARIO - Thank you sooo much for such supportive and kind words. Filipinos are so welcoming and friendly, it bring out my true self and makes it easy to interact.
Wish you all the best too 😊
I like this vid and I think you have done it the right way. You made your money from Canada, that you have saved and you are now traveling and living in the Philippines. When you start out in a country that has very little. You cannot just do what you want.
im a like of JP he makes a lot of sense and im subbing coz we have something in common
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So glad that you love and you choice Philippines to stay we appreciate you and I always watching your TH-cam channel you are so kind and happiest person and I am One of your subscribers have a great day ❤️
So happy to be here. Thank you for thr kind words!
Husband and I felt the same way here in Canada. We have avery nice job but we felt we are living to pay bills (mortgage, fuel, fees) and not have much vacation. Tax is also one thing its too much taxes here. Weather makes it worse (winter) we also dont see ourselves doing this our entire life. We dont even have kids to start it cause its unaffordable. We are eeing of moving to Philippines as well! This is very helpful video thank you.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience.
Hey man, I feel you. I'm also single with no kids, it doesn't make sense for me to buy property here and end up spending the rest of my life paying for it while other costs of living rise at an absurd pace at the same time. Healthcare might be free but honestly it's overrated considering you'll have to wait for months for that checkup and everything else after that. Considering what you're paying for with your hard earned dollars... it can definitely go a longer way in other places.
I'm just glad I've grown my savings in all of the years I've worked here. Looking forward to moving back home in 2025 to be with family and spending what remaining time I have with my father who has Parkinsons.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you nothing but happiness and success.
That's exactly why I make 1000 counting whether I ll continue with EE as I officially got an invitation from Canada 🇨🇦 or stay here in my homecountry Algeria 🇩🇿 as I am really fine in my country! I just don't want to miss the opportunity to the Canadian passport
That's what we inherited from the West. Almost eveeything is taken care of and planned out - health insurance, housing, living wages, education. But the moment you stop working, these things also stop coming.
Back in the days, my grandma didn't have work as we define it today. She earned a living by weaving and selling Nipa leaves (at her own time). But by today's standard, she would be considered poor because she had no house appliances, nice clothes, etc. Many times she didn't even wear underwear. In the morning, she would stand and hide behind a banana tree, with her legs straightend apart, and just let the pee flow. If she's lucky, she'd realize that the banana had fruits hanging above her. Then later in the day, she would pick the fruits and cook them for an afternoon snack. Life was much simpler then.
WOW I am from Vancouver and i live in colombia presently. I will go to phil soon .. i agree CANADA is great country i did my time owned a business car dealership paid my crazy tax..but i want enjoy life not be ripped off in CANADA .everything is soooo expensive. great vlog .
Hi Don!! I'm glad you agree. Welcome to Philippines 🇵🇭! You'll love it here
I totally agree. True health care is universal but taxes is so high to finance this.
wow I am so impress with you Alex good luck enjoy
you nailed it, bro!
I think you have explained things in a respective way . Companies
Are always struggling with short staffed . People who work hard are being punished to pay more taxes and those who do not gets a cheque from the govt . Hoping govt can fix this issue as it’s becoming stressful to people who are committed to work . Long winters make life so depressing .
Well said Alma!
Meet hungry syrian wanderer, syrian guy who is a filipino citizen recently, happy for u , lots of foreigners wanted to stay in the Philippines for good.
Thank you! I'd love to meet him 😊
Alex, you can collab with Kulas "Becoming Filipino" he's also a Canadian living now in Cateel, Davao del norte...
Oh thank you! I'll check him out
Cateel is part of Davao Oriental and not Davao del norte.
The Sunday night blues for the working man
If I was young and healthy like you I'd move out too (from Canada).
BEST N CONCISE OPTICS THAT I HAVE SEEN ....NICE
Alex, nice to watch your video...we're planning to leave Australia to go there as well, my better half is from Pangasinan...
That's Amazing. Enjoy your time 🥳
Sir beware of the scammer. Have fun but don’t forget to keep yourself safe.
Thank you soo much for the consideration 😊🙏🏻
Hello, I'm from Indonesia, maybe you don't know Indonesia, but if you know Bali, Bali is in Indonesia, I happened to be planning to find a job in Canada and to be able to get permanent residence, but after watching this video, I became confused, thanks for the video, very helpful. sorry if my english is messy.
Your English is great. Please do more research about Canada. This is just my personal opinion and you may find many other people have a happy life there.
the smartest things to do its learning a high income skill to open your own business online and then be free
I lived in Canada and still have lots of family there. While I enjoyed my time there the weather was a big deterrent to returning.I live in Florida and it would be hard to face those long cold winters again.Keep growing the channel and live your best life while you're young.👍🌞🌴
Thank you for sharing RagJamRock. I have a lot more great content coming and I'm excited to share ☺
It would best for you to live in the province. Fiesta, disco, neighbors drinking tuba (coconut wine hahaha). Big cities like manila is adapting western life. Round the clock work, traffic and nigh shifts. These are great since these things are new to us Filipinos but I still love my life in the province. You should try it. You soon realize that time there is laid back
Sounds wonderful
yes you have to pay much money in Canada to support the people that do not contribute to society
That was a genuine expression of your thoughts! Yes the West is becoming prohibitively expensive! You need a two income family to live now! If your single it’s way harder. I’ve decided to retire in 6 year’s when I’m 57 and will have a decent pension of around $4,000 plus another $1,600 when I turn 62. I want to save $300,000 plus put my kids thru college that’s why I’m delaying my retirement. If I had no kids I would already have thrown in the towel and left the rat-race behind . Keep up the good content. Bob from Austin,Texas.
Thank you so much Bob. I really appreciate the feedback and thank you for sharing your story. 😊
I understand where you'e coming from Alex I'm from Canada to and I'd like to visit there sometime but yeah Canada is much like America very stressful and you have to work so hard just to maintain a decent lifestyle the Philippines is more laid back you get to be on your own time and do what you want and go where you want to go I'm here in the Philippines because I can't stand the work force it's just so stressful
I totally agree. Sometimes we have to think outside the box or really ask ourselves, are we really living or just existing
@@Livingabroadalex Yeah I completely Agree
Canada is an expensive and hard-running 'work camp'. It's not a place to live-live. What you're saying is correct and it's good for people to know that if they choose to live in Canada they will have a 'work camp' lifestyle.. well there is no 'lifestyle' but you'll live with strangers splitting rent, work will be 90% of your day, week, thoughts and obligations and that's pretty much it.
PERFECTLY said 👍
i just only working abroad to earn money. but i choose phillipines to live for good.hihi simple life and happy enough for me.living abroad i feel bored. its more fun in the philippines
It truly is more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭!
live simple is a happy life
Hi Alex I'm also living in the Philippines after retirement in Australia aged 60
Oh nice!! Hope you're enjoying it asuch as I am 😊
just a little advice for you alex. if u want to live here in philippines first thing you should do is buy a lot and build your own house you can less expense, province life is cheaper than city life. Never rent a house beacuse renting is never ending payment.
That is great advice! Thank you 😊
Expats can’t buy land in the PHs, so how to get around that?
Hi Alex . Nice analysis of Canada and ph lifestyle. Btw, where did u live Canada? I assume it's GTA
I am excited to visit Philippines on 28 May from Calgary
Tha k you. Yah. In Toronto.
Enjoy your trip bro!!
My wife is Filipina and we’re planning on leaving Canada to move to her hometown with our kids in the next few years. The main reason for leaving is I believe there is no future for our children here or in the States.
Wish you a safe and successful move 🍻
Alex you hit the nail on the head… Being a very active mid60s and extremely healthy on my own for eight years. Family and friends and a great pension.. was able to go 10 years ahead of the curve that being said my pension is being whittled away by rising cost in Canada. Soon boots on the ground in the Philippines early 23.😎🇨🇦 hopefully soon to be an expat.Love the Jordan Peterson reference… Smart man
Thank You! I hope you have a lovely and enjoyable retirement 🥳🥳😊
Thanks for sharing bro. Great points, of all the Asian countries, the Philippines is by far has the lowest costs of Living. I saw a Chinese TV ad on a Hong Kong channel, their 1pc Mcdonald's burger costs $61 HK Dollars, that's P421 Pesos. In the Philippines, it only costs P120 pesos ($2.5). So Dollars will go a long way here than in any place in Asia. Plus a great bonus of Kind, hospitable people, great places to visit (HUGE MALLS), and awesome food to try. I don't wonder why there are lots of foreigners who choose to live here when they retire.
I completely agree! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Now i know why becoming filipino Kyle J decided to live here in PH. He's been to all the 90 provinces of the Philippines.
🤯 That's impressive.
Dude your on point 😂 I’m from Vancouver 🇨🇦
Thank you! And from my understanding it's even more expensive there 😅
You betcha😝
Welcome to the Philippines Alex 🤗.you so brave Great content
Thank you soooo much! 😊
I hope you get 10k subs by the end of the month
Thank you sooo much!!!😊
Alex,.. You nailed this!! I currently live in Toronto and excitedly awaiting my first trip to the Philippines in early September. If I love it, I will retire there next year.. I find myself trying to explain myself how I could leave Canada. How!!, because of everything you described and a few other reasons? Great job on your videos
Thanks Dave! Wish you all the best and hope you retire soon wherever you choose 🍻
@@Livingabroadalex. Yup.. See you soon in that beautiful country. Happy as heck to leave my policing career back here 😊
Send me an email if you're here and we'll grab a coffee and if you like, you can share your story
@@Livingabroadalex Will Do.. You should be sleeping lol..
Weekend haha but yah I'm off to bed. Night night
Watching this video makes me think that I have made the right decision to quit my job and take a break from this fast-paced life and high cost of living here in Toronto. I am heading back home soon.
I'm happy to hear I'm not alone in feeling this way 🍻
oh, man, did u left Thailand, i was going to be their end of July then now I think i have t change the destination to the Philippines have a great and wonderful day Alex
Hehe thanks Mr Prince!
Welcome to our beautiful country. Try to reach out Kyle but we love to call him Kulas. His channel Becoming Filipino. He is a Canadian too but he is living in the Philippines for almost 10 years i think. Enjoy your stay and just respect the people and our culture and in return Filipinos will embrace you with warmth and love. Mabuhay!
Thabk you sooo much!!! I feel that already 🤗
I'm a filipina living in Australia honestly my country has the best tropical nature and poeple. The other hand I consider our health is one of the best thing in priority. Having an Australian healthcare is always an assurance rather than Phil health. Love to have this two countries I also enjoy using my Aussie passport with no hassle anywhere especially Europe. Enjoy Philippines mate cheers!
Well said! Thank you and stay safe 😊
Well said! Thank you and stay safe 😊
Working from home,best idea they came up with.
If you can make a life from videos,cheers!
Thank you 🍻
And I came here in Vancouver, Canada from the Philippines. 😊 But in the future will be back in the Philippines.
That's amazing! Enjoy Canada and PH!
I agree with you 100percent about life in Canada it’s amazing but you don’t have enough to self you always on the go.That’s why i got an early retirement to enjoy life..
Glad I'm not the only one who feels that way 😊
Welcome to Phil's bro. We are all Filipino Canadian. Happy living here we are more relax if you have time down here in davao. Im happy to accomodate you here
Thank you! Definitely 😁
I agree office jobs are a disaster, remote working is the future whether thats employed or self employed
I totally agree!
Best wishes for you😀
Thank you soooo much 😊
Hi Alex. Finally got TH-cam from being challenged by WiFi It goes and comes in Esan. We are here in Thailand for two month’s and 7 days after we arrive back in Australia our young son leaves for Canada. He will study for his Science degree in a uni in Alberta. He spent two years in British Colombia and Alberta. He also made many friends there which he is looking forward to seeing again. I understand how you feel travelling and describing your travel as well as promoting the places and countries. I worked for 50 years and missed seeing our kids growing up. It’s only now I am retired I can enjoy life the way you described yours. Here you don’t need a clock only a calendar to know what day it is. If WiFi is kind to me I can continue to follow you on TH-cam. We’re you able to salvage you phone? Regards
Thank you soo much for your support and sharing your story Gordon. I wish your son all the happiness and success in Canada. Wish you the same. Unfortunately I was not able to salvage the phone. I'm really upset because there was something very important to me that I can't get back and it's eating away at me especially today.
But lesson learned I guess backing everything to the cloud is the right way to go from now on.
Thank you for asking
You're living in the Philippines right now try some foods lots of them are so delicious chicken adobo Kare kare lechon kawali lechon which is a roasted whole pig pancit and also pilipino sphagetti are so sweet type of food I swear you cannot regret it and also many filipino peoples are also friendly and also hospitable person that's a good choice to come in our country thanks man appreciate it welcome to the Philippines mabuhay😊😊🇵🇭🇵🇭
Wow thank you soo much for the suggestions. I'll definitely venture out and try these foods.
@@Livingabroadalex lots of food that I recommended so good 😊😊
I will make a video about it😊
i'm so close to doing the same
but my question whether Thailand or Cambodia or Philippines,
how much do you pay for health insurance? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm in mid 30s and pay 42 usd a month through Safty wing. Here is my affiliate link. Take a look
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Hey Alex, Im considering the same move you did from Canada to the Philippines. My wife is a Filipina and we have two young kids. Im wondering as a non-Filipino Canadian like yourself, how did you manage to get PR there and live for an extended period of time there? Are you employed in the PH, work remotely for a Canadian company or own your own business? I currently work a remote job in Canada but wondering if I can keep my job and just live in the PH. If you can give me any advice based on your experience, I would really appreciate that!
Hi. Those are some important questions that require in depth answers. Consider "private jet" class in my channel memberships that includes a 1 hour video call with me to answer all your questions. I also offer 1 hour $100 consultation.
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Same in the US.
Yah it's really getting bad
I think it comes down to, do you love your job and career?
Usually people who don’t are the ones who complain about their lives and want to live in another country.
I love travelling and I love Philippines, BUT I don’t see myself choosing to live there instead of Canada, maybe when I retire some day I would move there because I can live cheaper there with my pension, but not now, and this has nothing to do because I have a family now. Even when I was single and I travel the world for 15 years (mostly to Philippines), I never saw myself staying in any other country because I love my life in Canada, I love my career, I love that I can work anytime, anywhere and I don’t have someone watching me while I’m working, that’s why I can travel for 1 month or for 3 months or for 5 months or for 9 months like when I was stranded in Philippines during COVID.
I also love summers in Canada, the parties, the concerts, the festivals, camping during long weekends, the clean parks, the lakes, the nature, the road trips, I mostly travel during winter because I don’t want to miss the summers in Canada. I live in Canada for 30+ years and I probably live 2 years in Philippines…. Philippines is my number 1 country for vacation, Cuba is second…. But that’s it, for vacation not to live permanent. And for me it all comes down to quality of life (which by the way Canada has been number 1 in the world in quality of life for the last 4 or 5 years).
If you are happy with your job, friends, family, and you are living in a country that is number 1 in quality of life, what more can you ask for. Specially when your job allows you to travel for months during winter time and you get to have 2 summers every year and basically skip the cold winter!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
What can you suggest about health insurance that is good to have when living in the Philippine? I am currently living in Saskatchewan.thank you
If you're under 50 and don't have any pre existing conditions. I recommend safetywing I've used them for 2 years. Never had to actually use it though but I can give u my affiliate link if u want.
Nice video! I kind of feel the same way. Here in Hawaii it’s not so bad compared to other states since we have a stronger Asian and multi ethnic influence which is more focused on family and less materialism but the rat race still exists and with the high cost of living Hawaii is becoming harder and harder to live just for essential needs resulting to high homeless populations and higher property crime rates over the past couple of years. My goal is to invest my money and hope it grows big one day and start allocating it to funds that generate good income like ETFs and REITS that pay a good dividend yield. Then I could probably travel the world like you and get my bills paid while living from country to country one day. That is my new dream! I no longer want to be part of the rat race. I recently spoke to my coworker during lunch that maybe having that higher salary doesn’t make me or anyone better off since tax brackets will be higher on that additional money you earn and the amount of work and stress is significantly higher than my current job so when you calculate the output and the net amount you are getting it’s probably not worth it in the end.
You should be an author. You've summarized exactly how I feel and expressed it perfectly. Sorry to hear about cost of living increase I Hawaii too. I hope you follow your dreams, and may they come true Jon 👍
@@Livingabroadalex lol thank you Alex for your kind words. One of the other channels who does astrology type of content that I follow who also happens to be a Scorpio told me I might be better off being an author or some kind of freelancer involved in creative long term projects that doesn’t feel rushed might prove more successful for me in the long run. In real life I did notice where I work (wealth management/banking) my colleagues and superiors have complimented me on how I write my emails and kind of made me the go to person to help them write emails addressing issues so maybe it’s something I should look into 🤔 I did have a coworker in the accounting department who quit his job and focused on just growing his TH-cam channel right now even though he doesn’t make much money, he took that leap of faith and really enjoys his life. Thank you for always making good content on TH-cam. I found your channel to be very inspiring which is something I actually really need right now with the current situation going on. I look forward to your future videos my friend.
You definitely have a way with words and expressing yourself. Very articulate even in paper. I'm happy to hear that these videos gives you a insight into some matters and that you find them inspiring. I'll be putting out more content and will also leap into dedicating myself more to the channel. See you tomorrow with a great video I'm excited to share about Bantayan Island 🏝