Keyframe5's video: Hard Truths For Foreigners Living In The Philippines

Would I retire in the country as an expat? Why do westerners choose to retire or live in the Philippines? What are the advantages and disadvantages compared with your home country? What were the main considerations when deciding to move? After 20 years of living in the Philippines, this is all I can say after moving to America. The Philippines is a large and diverse country, and it would be unfair for me or anyone to say that every region is the same. So here is my view on what it’s like to live in the Philippines, particularly in the Metro Manila region, as an American expat and a Filipino. CHAPTERS 0:00 An American living in the Philippines for 20 years 0:26 Housing - The quality of housing in this country is poor 1:56 Family - As soon as your Filipino relatives learn that you're wealthy 3:46 Godparents - You aren't allowed to say no 5:15 Elderly & Showing Respect - Filipinos might be a little demanding 7:03 Public Transportation - The worst part of living here is the traffic 9:04 Education - Private and public schools, which one is better? 11:02 Work - Feel underpaid 12:12 The Filipino Entertainment Industry - Collection of cringe-worthy tropes 13:04 Customer Service 14:59 Would I retire in the Philippines? ********************************************************* +++++++++++ Camera & Travel Gears +++++++++++ ********************************************************* *gears we use for travelling & video production Camera -- https://amzn.to/3j9hh9r Lense -- https://amzn.to/3DFJr3I Backup Camera -- https://amzn.to/3patWN3 Laptop -- https://amzn.to/3aIln3G Travel Luggage -- https://amzn.to/3jclbOW Backpack -- https://amzn.to/2Xq7O64 Laptop Accesories / USB Hubs -- https://amzn.to/3jcLLHx Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2oi77YQ8_ywS4UENWZEQA/join ⭐ GET FREE EBOOK "Introduction to Thailand" https://www.store.keyframe5.com/free-ebook ⭐ BUY EBOOKS https://www.store.keyframe5.com/buy-ebook 👍 SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/2HF3i8R ********************************************************* +++++++++++ Recommended Playlists +++++++++++ ********************************************************* ✅ Retiring and Living in Thailand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM_jd7Bj5fA&list=PLWYuux6FC6H5BoBokBgF_xgwLEiC6Bdui ✅ Thailand Cost of Living https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIJMZ80JEtg&list=PLWYuux6FC6H7Q8y-FBKEyooCJyEPUAWdq ✅ Counterfeit Market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhP9IjK1KKQ&list=PLWYuux6FC6H5cJkGHbZQ5UxQl4DKtbV_