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They can show up for work on time but can't show up to personal meetings on time. I give the 15 minute wait rule and then leave and let them call me to ask me where I am at. Then let them know maybe we can reschedule if we ever do. One exception is if they call me before the time agreed to meet to let me know they are running late.

USD1500 is only translates Php.88k you won't live like a king in this country on that amount especially if you live in upper middle or high end areas of Metro Manila.

This lady accent sounds like a Bahamian. Had to look twice to ensure she was speaking.

Thank you for sharing this video. It's been very helpful...

I like how you put it - "arbitrage your lifestyle" - it's so true! Great video!

We have heard of many families interviewed, when they moved from US (like NYC) to Philippines they experienced a 50% lower cost of living. So a $5K lifestyle in PH is a $10K lifestyle in the US, not lavish by any means. Middle class in the US, and lower-middle class in larger US cities.

I absolutely agree with you, Healthcare, islands is one hour and half like Boracay, living from the city.

Good explanation and its 100% true 👍🏿

great message. nice haircut.

Another great video Evan.

Never, "FLASH YOUR CASH" especially around women‼

I didn't catch your drift?🤔

This is the deal for me. I have lived in this Washington DC area for 20 years and have a nice house here: until a couple years ago. The water pipes on all floors burst while I was on a trip. I came home to garbage and mice everywhere so needed a room quickly while still working. Had to let the house go on sale. One of my coworkers, a lovely Filipina, (who makes wonderful pastries) said I should not think about retiring in the PI. She visits her hometown often and it is not good for expats now. She mentioned I should call a DC local hotel: Holiday Inn Express for a room. Stayed in the room for a couple months that became years after retiring, Still there now. I could have bought another house but would have sold the original had I seen this before. The monthly rate is covered by my pension payments and includes lots of benefits plus wireless connection. The only cost is the hotel bill and local taxes. I have my own small kitchen tools and can prepare any meals I like. There are many restaurants in the area that deliver to the room. The view overlooks lots of woods and park lands. The staff have been absolutely great and this gives total freedom in making plans and following actions: like visiting the PI. If traveling to the PI the colleague could go too and translate for me. In my case I should have sold the house earlier and ‘retired’ then. It may depend on your area rates. If you are retired check the rates in other areas you can visit for short stays. Make contact with hotels you like: they may give you special rates If they know it will be recurring. If not retired, visit hotels in your preferred area and ask what deals they might give you for a longtime stay. In my case I should have sold the house earlier and ‘retired’ then. Don’’t miss a chance to try other types of living (before you have to!). Regards

Thank you for not sugar coating these wage/monthly incomes Evan. We appreciate your factual research 👍

What is your take between buying a condo vs renting?

If you are prior military does the age still apply at 50? If you marry a Filipina is a visa an issue anymore?

When I retire my social security will be over $2000 per month, my pension will be $3000 per month and I’ll have over $100k in savings. I would hope to live in a nice area and live comfortably.

I feel and hope Cebu will catch up to the medical 🏥 conditions when I hope to go full time like 7 years. I want simple living and just travel around and relax 🧘 Hopefully will be working online in a few years too. But cost are going up in the Philippines 🇵🇭 too. I been to Cebu a few times.

your background music could be lower to hear you more clearly, You don't list any price structures for your services?

Savy Expat, great information. As a widower and my children are grown now. I am planning to return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊. I was age (28), when I was stationed at Clark Air Base Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991. Now age (61). Retirement is getting closer around 2025. No later than end of next year. I am really encouraged to be a part of your assistant program about (4) .months to return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭.. I will admit CEBU City is my main choice. I am flexible and contemplating Manila area too. Just fear of prices there. I am confident I could live and afford it. I guess that is why I am glad your have 😅 your program. I do have your great free checklist. Eventually utilizing the military SRRV PROGRAM. Thank you so much. GOD SPEED in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Great Video! @TheSavvyExpat, can you give the specific reasons Cebu calls short of your major cities list please.

Great video and advice...would like to see a video of the 5 - 7K lifestyle budget breakdown from housing / apartment options through services...married here and not looking for anything other than friendship cookouts or dinners.

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I'm not sure why you considered a relationship a vice. Could you explain that a little bit more?

Will be visiting soon - looking to buy a portable hotspot. Suggestions?

And tips for ppl make money :3 I mean you speak like everyone make so much money

Btw can you make and guid for young ppl so manny ppl tak about gen 1000year can you make video for ppl from 2000

Love the vids, I'm actually FilAm myself. I actually saw you in BGC last time I went to see my family. But I was caught up with my nieces and nephews so I couldn't say hi.

Can you make and vlog what you do in your day in your life :)

Yes i catch your drift. Thank you friend. 🤩

I work for a German Software company here. They said its really great investing here

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Canadian cofounder = husband? No shade to her, seems very ambitious and intelligent. But the way she worded it was so Western feminist can never admit a romantic male partner helped them. But maybe I'm totally wrong and the Canadian cofounder and her where not romantically involved.

Thank You kindly for providing me with this extremely useful "How to Open a Philippine Bank Account" and what documents will be needed. Brilliant! I am planning to visit the Philippines for my first ever visit and now i know i must stay more than 59 days to get an ACR CARD to open a bank account so i can make International Bank money transfers from the UK to a Philippine Bank Account. Q. How long on avg will it take to actually receiving an ACR CARD to take to one or more Philippine Banks? I intend to come and live permanently somewhere? In the Philippines after my first visit to try and find land to lease or buy long term 25 to 30 yrs or buy land? and a property to buy or build? 😅❤

can you talk about acacia estates ?

As an electrician in the states I make 150-200k per year.

An excellent summary of the typical difficulties encountered in most developing nations, not just Philippines.

No.1 definitely being a politician. Just one project can earn you millions if not billions

How about your big items

Save a lot of money by smelling shit all day.

Only the most virgin Pacific Ocean 🌊 water 💦 that enters the Philippines and exits to various Asian countries due to the rotation of the earth 🌍🌎. Love the Philippine beaches. Same is true about air.

People survived for generations without A/C. This is what spoiled people sound like. WAAAAA. No A/C. I’m melting.

Come on, don't compare Siargao to Bali -- Siargao is more of natural natures. Bali is Bali.

These subdivisions are a fucking joke😂. Overpriced ,overrated and oversupplied smh. Tiny ass houses and zero outside space. 😅😅😅

All these "advantages" exist in every major city. But BGC has the worst execution in food taste and service of any major city in Europe or SE Asia and this obvious for anyone who has traveled to any other major city. Lets delve. The Texas roadhouses in BGC are 50% more expensive than in the USA but the food is terrible. Fatty cuts of steak, incorrectly cooked, weird smell in the food etc. Look at the Google maps reviews of Texas roadhouse BGC!! WOW 4.8!!! All fake reviews!! That's Filipino continuous improvement. The independent local Filipino restaurants in the malls are mostly disgusting. Flavor is terrible. Preparation terrible and service is of course poor. You will get the wrong food , at the wrong time and for a very high price, but it is served with a nice smile!! The international restaurant chains in BGC are the worst in the world. Look up any shake shack on Google maps in Thailand. What's this!! Not all the reviews are fake like in the Philippines? Whaddya know. In Thailand people complain that the fries are cold and the price is high and occasionally the delivery order is missing ketchup for the fries. In BGC customers complain that they got the wrong order entirely, that there were 3 employees at the checkout but only one taking orders and it takes 10 minutes to take the orders of 3 people. The dining room is dirty. The food is served after 30 minutes. The food is cold. Oh and it's 20% more expensive than in Bangkok. I could go on and on. This isn't about the food. This is sampling of competence and good functioning. It's very poor in BGC. It will wreck your quality of life. BGC is a scam for the delusional.

Actually, it's not only the foreigners are being targeted. It's mostly the expats kababayan. Anyone coming from abroad has always been a target in the Philippines.

I've always wondered if you can get health insurance for the first time after the age of 70.

Driving thru some parts of South Chicago will give you a new perspective on what feeling safe is all about. One time leaving the Chicago White Sox baseball game I made a wrong turn and my car wasn't stopping for no red lights. If police got behind me for running the red lights I would have thanked them after the escorted me out of that part of town. 🤣 granted their escort was going to cost me a few bucks if this would have happened.

Its very simple Advantage PH is only Visa, Language and woman. All the rest TH is much better than PH (cheaper, cleaner, modern, traffic, food, infrastructure, service, much safer, no US influence, much less or no war potential with China, etc.) Don’t forget - PH is third world country - TH is second going to first world

WE CAN GET THAT AND MORE IN THAILAND AND OR VIETNAM