After 7 Years In America What Went Wrong?

[@Marker44]

Hope you can stick around until the end and see our tour of Mount Scott. What a beautiful place!

[@jefferystrong6852]

I was asked the other day if I was ever going back to the States. I thought about it and I can't see any kind of life I could have. I've been in Davao for almost 2 years and would never give up life here unless I was forced to. My life is good and I'm not going to give up the peace I have here.

[@Bellajane127]

What do you have for medical coverage in the Philippines?

[@drewnc6196]

I miss the traditions that I grew up with. I see that in the Philippines, they celebrate the same traditions that I did, may have different names, but are the same.

[@robertcrotty9000]

Moved to PH two years ago. No regrets.

[@Neal_only1]

The cost of living has increased here in Manila over the past year by at least 20% , but with that said it is still much cheaper, education is much much better for children, and safety is better here also.❤

[@georgetinant9486]

Good move Scott , ❤ you will live longer with lack of stress !! All the best , your a smart , organized Guy with a nice family, you will do well. Cheers from Canada

[@Marker44]

Thanks 👍

[@edwinwong5517]

All the best to you and family. Good channel. Well said.

[@Marker44]

Thank you very much

[@geostruth9115]

I think you are absolutely right. Especially the cost of living. In your senior years, money determines your quality of life. 5K per month in the U.S. is like 20K in East Asia.

[@Marker44]

We agree!

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Southeast Asia to be precise. 😀

[@Jake-u2o]

I left "Shithole" California almost 2 years ago and now live in Cebu ! I`m in my 60s and this has been the best decision of my life at this stage. Social decline and crime is my go to ! Absolutely nobody is truely happy there anymore...

[@brucejones8047]

Ditto!

[@Walt-ck5qn]

Have been watching your videos for a number of years now; never thought I would subscribe. Enjoy your casual narration style. Am glad that Cecile is contributing more to the vlogs. You have a fantastic family dynamic. I love the insight you inject into the vlogs; enjoy your adventures in the Phillipines, be safe and stay healthy!

[@Marker44]

Thank you very much Walt. We appreciate it!

[@charlesweatherly3586]

Scott, It should bother us all when someone who does not have any deep understanding of the US and the culture being critical without have a Educated understanding. It shows that they are not doing what I call "Critical Thinking". We should all try to use a balanced view to arrive our conclusions. Another way I think of it why criticize a Country or a place that afforded you the livelihood, opportunity, and freedom to live your live unhindered by unreasonable demand. Lastly I would add and old saying "Know where your Bread is Buttered" If you have been afforded most of what you need to live a decent life and especially if you receive benefits that could be very difficult to get anywhere else in the World we should have and attitude of humility and gratitude for what we have been blessed to receive.

[@dann547]

Kudos on your solid plan for your future in the Philippines. We retired last August And live in Batangas. We are content here, even with the various challenges we face adapting to a new culture. Young Liam will excel here. There are many fine International schools in the Philippines with credentialed International Baccalaureate diploma programs. He’ll have a plethora of options after high school regarding college in the U.S. or Philippines, ROTC, military service , trade school etc.

[@Marker44]

Thank you!

[@brucejones8047]

We have property in Batangas, also. We have started our build and hope to be living there sooner than later.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

Double check those military options for your son after high school. Last time I checked they are no longer allowing direct enlistment for anyone living overseas. He may be required to reside in the US for one year before enlistment.

[@davidevans474]

You are smart to have options if thing’s changed in a few years in the Philippines you can come back to USA . Never say never things change through life we can not control .😊

[@Marker44]

Very true

[@chrispunzalan2103]

I hope your dog Chanel will like hot tropical weather in the Philippines.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Don’t forget to do an overseas mail in ballot for 2024, to help save the ones struggling in America. I moved to PH for a couple years, now I’m in Cambodia. Many years of planning and saving since long before Covid. I agree with the crime, cost of living, social decline. Those were all my reasons. Couldn’t be happier. I’ve since Lost weight, depression is gone, started dating again, eating very healthy. My entire day routine is happy. Not perfect but definitely 10x improvement. The divide in America is intentional. It’s a way to distract us from who the real enemy is.

[@Marker44]

Im always sure to cast my vote. We need to get back to "normal" as soon as possible.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

You are so right about the social decline in the US. We don't need a misogynistic, conman, felon, and traitor running for President.

[@stecar9122003]

I agree with everything you were talking about. Here in California I see freedoms being destroyed every day and being replaced with more of the Socialist/Communist ways. Minimum wage was just raised to $20/hr and companies are either leaving, going to close their stores or have closed their stores because of that. People don't seem to understand that this will cause prices of everything else to go up. I have been trying to get my wife to understand that and I want to get out as soon as possible just like so many others have done. At this rate I'll be broke and homeless before I even have the chance to leave for the Philippines.

[@christophervasquez9482]

I'll feel you I have five more years until retiring we have two homes in the Philippines. That we can afford the American dream is gone so sad to say see you there god bless you

[@Marker44]

Best of luck to you in California. Im sure its a struggle.

[@brucejones8047]

I feel ya, brother. I’m jumping this Californy ship and retiring in Batangas. Selling my over-taxed, over-insured, skyrocketing utility costs, home. I feel your sense of desperation to get out ASAP. Make it happen. I have in-laws living under my roof or I would have been gone like a whisper already.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

Its always a smart to move to a third world country where you have no rights to own land and work. A Provence governor was murdered last year. Sounds like just the place for a family.

[@RubenNatuel-cv1pd]

Yes you can live here friendly people

[@steveng8727]

Was living in the Philippines for 3 years, needed to use my MediCare so had to move back to the states. I do like our parks, nice streets, libraries, museums, big stores. But the Philippines has some positives as well. Good luck over there.

[@Marker44]

Thanks for sharing!

[@terryb7540]

Congratulations on the move and best of luck i think for you two this is a good move and timing is everything.

[@Marker44]

Thank you so much!!

[@BobConserv59]

I'm already retired we will be moving to the Philippines in about a year. Enough of the cold, I grew up in Northern Wisconsin and worked 11 years in Alaska. Our kid's 2 of them can get a better education in the Philippines than here. Only waiting for citizenship and dual, applied citizenship in January so hopefully about the first of next year. 😊

[@Marker44]

Sounds great! Good luck to you all. We made sure to get their citizenship and dual citizenship also.

[@davidevans474]

It all depends on what you want and can afford and put up with sooner or later the healthcare system and issues will come up and it will effect the people . We all are living in the moment don’t forget that and it will change your never going to be young again and things change . 😊

[@EllahMae-bv6wr]

Live in the states for almost 11yrs and now im here in the Philippines. I wish to go back😢

[@elenitanero2649]

I live in Chicago since 1973 n used to the really cold winter n lots of snow but I never thought of moving to the Phil due to heat n health care issues.My retirement income plus social security is more than enough for our needs here as long as u live within ur means plus I don't want to be away from my grand children but I understand the reasons why some would like to live in the Phil.Wish u n Cecile a good life there.I haven't been in the Phil since 2006 when my mother died.

[@kshadejr]

I had to laugh at you talking about the cold in Ok. City. I did 2 years at Minot, N. Dakota. Up there, it gets down right chilly.

[@blairwitch8363]

I am from Bataan, and your place is really nice, I am now in Australia. Bataan is quiet and less crime not like Manila, and its being protected by military base before u go inside. So its really safe.... there will be check points protecting the area and the government is really good. The thing is its hot.

[@Marker44]

Thank you!

[@anthonylopez-hr6dw]

Ur Making the right choice. I retired at 57 an still going strong 86. Yes, U.S. has changed very politically divided. Cost of living an more. I tell everyone take me back to the fifty lol. Good luck an pray for u an family happinesses. Live in California but now expensive.

[@Marker44]

Thank you Anthony!

[@kiwipinos]

The youth crime crisis, very unsafe for the kids, & insane cost of living & no community & insanely inhospitable people here in Australia is a massive driving force to leave for the Philippines for us. These are only some of many of the reasons, could go on & on, about the festivals in the Philippines, no bullying in schools & so on, just goes on & on 😅

[@pennysalterations8085]

U r righ Mr David it's so nice to retire in Philippines affordable. My husband retired from air force 24 years also 17 years in civil service. hes 62 now so complete retired last year January 23 and I retired also so those years he can't come along with me when I visit my family here in Phil's, now we decided to live here PI maybe visit other country together there's no work waiting for us anymore hallelujah! 😇🙏 God is great 👍 🙏

[@brucejones8047]

Yes!

[@John-pt9nx]

Congrats Scott , how do i find your community page ?

[@Marker44]

Go to our youtube homepage and click on the community link.

[@drsiding939]

That was my #1 reason for leaving also, cost of living. I also did not experience the crime like what’s in the big city’s. I lived in a little town just outside Manassas Virginia. I love my country, but the United States is not what it used to be to be for sure and it’s very sad. I will be here in Philippines now in October for 2 years. It’s a lot to get used to to here…. Like waiting!! 😅. But I love it here and I’m sure I will die here. Thanks for the video. You seem like a good down to earth guy! Good luck! BTW nice video at the end!

[@Marker44]

Thanks for watching!

[@garrylafferty100]

I prefer to live in states but wife dont like cold high cost of living nor cost to sending kid to college never got her u.s citizen she not willing to stay 3 yrs to apply. Im moving there cause that what she wants happy wife happy life

[@kimojames808]

👋You seem a lot happier and stress-free in this vlog. So yes, I got about another nine years before the wife can get her SSI and pension. So we'll just go back and forth for vacation time right now.

[@EasternDreamer615]

I absolutely agree with the social decline aspect. People just aren’t as social as they used to be. American society is divided in 2024.

[@user-zz5et5od4z]

Yes it is, take your pick democracy or authoritarian.

[@jackibagbaga7638]

I agree 100% especially on cost of living; living in California, if you don’t make 100k to be able to afford an apartment, have a car and other expenses. If you want a house it costs at least cost 4500 monthly mortgage and in order to qualify you have to have 3x that amount monthly. Very reason why so many homeless people and rise in crime. I’m worried for the next generation.

[@kathiemathias212]

Totally agree with the financial aspect as a major game changer and tips the balance towards the Philippines. When it comes to health support from the government, I’m lucky Australia has a good universal health system and social welfare structure compared to USA and the Philippines.

[@sbhg3166]

Good move and good reasons. It will allow you to retire earlier (by years in my case). That is one main reason We sold our home in CA, and moved to The Philippines - You can’t buy time!! Also, our grandkids go to a large private school with a lot of athletic & event facilities. They all wear uniforms & are getting a good education. There are armed guards As like most major stores or facilities in the Philippines. (we felt VERY safe while having lunch with them in the school cafeteria area).

[@brucejones8047]

I’m selling our San Diego, California home also, and moving to the Phils. Can’t do it fast enough. Good move👍

[@Marker44]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alleyratAnderson]

Actually unless somehow the USA becomes a lot more productive, and unless we restore lawful money there will be no social security for anyone now young. I love what America was intended to be, but I don't love what we are becoming.

[@jamesthomas7505]

Great to see you are moving here soon Scott. I have been here for going on three years now. I am from Oklahoma and lived in OKC before the move here. I now live in Floridablanca Pampanga not far from your home here. If you ever want to meet up sometime, just let me know. Sometimes it's nice to see and talk to someone from home. haha

[@Marker44]

Sounds great James! Hope youre doing well there in Floridablanca.

[@stanleybumanglag3644]

Moving back to my hometown in 2 years

[@Marker44]

Awesome! Good luck to you

[@johnmitchell7861]

All the best mate

[@lylipad1420]

Well just organize your plan You can adopt our traditions , culture and soon learn to speak tagalog Were.happy appreciating the beautiful Philippines🎉❤😊

[@garrylafferty100]

For me it cost of loving none of the other topic matter that not a reason

[@sirbuleletideas1137]

If you are earning in dollars 💵 in the USA and convert it to pesos in the Philippines.cost of living will be better 😅

[@RunsWithKnives]

I grew up in Vermont so, I had to move to Minnesota for a colder winter environment, lol. I love my country but I feel that by the design of some people it's in serious decline. People have lost their morals, values and traditions.

[@garrylafferty100]

They have lost that in philippines as well moral values

[@KB3TLE]

When the cost of living can be had up to 70% below the US - "AVERAGE" - it really is a 'no brainer' !!! 🤔 The social moral fabric sucks in the US compared to decades ago. Weather is an issue everywhere - compared to the US - some less than others. (?) - - - The tradeoffs are certainly worth it once you have a steady income stream ! 🤗

[@bryonamos-ld6du]

Thanks,,, same to you guys!

[@garrylafferty100]

The only real reason were moving to philippines is cost of living it not crime or anything else maybe cold i see social decline in philippines in there own culture as well

[@pennysalterations8085]

Congratulations Scott and Cecile on ur decision to retire and move to Philippines I'm sure u guys will enjoy. I'm from bulacan but we live in pampanga clark it's convenient for both of us in bulacan nothing much to do but here in Clark alot things to do alot of defferent restaurants we're enjoying it. We subscribed ur vloggs Back when we're in USA and now we're both finally retired still watching ur vloggs enjoying it. 😍👍

[@Marker44]

Thats great to hear!

[@princecacal1537]

What is the name of the ending song. Ps respect

[@princecacal1537]

Pls help me. What is tittle of the song. That plays in the end

[@Marker44]

My silver lining 👍🏻

[@Neal_only1]

Do not count on Social Security for Liam😢

[@outlawd1]

Two thumbs up on the Philippines,,, a nice place to retire for sure.

[@Marker44]

Yes indeed!

[@James-ll3jb]

First came to the Philippines in 1989. Went to grad school, got married, bought two big chunks of land. Left 3 years later. Returned in '15 after 9 years in Canada. Built a biggish house with cash. Retired at 60. Always knew we'd end up back here. People have no idea how crappy the U.S. really is. (And if you don't like how things are going now, just wait awhile lol!) In America I lived in Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, California, New Jersey, and Alaska. I liked America alot better back when it was the world leader in something besides % of population incarcerated for crimes, child sex trafficking, porn production and mass murders. Thanks, but no thanks. See ya kidz!

[@garrylafferty100]

socal decline is established religion in politics that against constution they dont mix

[@aussiepinay]

Amazing place🥰👍

[@christophervasquez9482]

I'll be there in 5 years I live in California and it has gotten ridiculous is why I'm leaving the politics that cost of living everything

[@blairwitch8363]

And especially Balanga, no one knows this area they always go to Cebu, but Bataan is a nice place to stay.

[@Marker44]

A well kept secret 😎

[@bhinbayoucity5691]

A bad mean joke..we thought u were really hangjng by a thread! Good video.😊

[@bryonamos-ld6du]

That’s awesome Marker!,,, am glad to see that your decision is firm, I’m sure your decision would be for the better and healing, for you and your family,,, I hope you and your wife would find a farm and grow your own foods and some meat,,, I’m planning to do that with my family too,,, depending non how things go, we are planning on developing a mountain retreat and a cabin type of setting,,, but my wife is set in a home in the outskirts of Davao City, we still in the planning stage of our moving, perhaps for the winter month’s only but time will tell if we’re able to develop other projects for income sources,,, best of luck my friend,,, am sure your wife will be happy,,, will keep in touch,,, will try and email at times,,,, am happy for you and your wife and the lil one,,, bye for now,,,

[@Marker44]

Best of luck with all of your plans!

[@reviewswithdouglas]

Safe Travels

[@gamerwits4329]

Goodluck on ur new life in ph

[@Marker44]

Thank you!

[@KrayPurn]

By the time Liam is of age pretty much everything is going to be digital as most things are automated already with an App for just about everything you can think of transactional wise. With that being said and to that point, it is extremely easy for one to simply sit at home and obtain a major university degree and then enter the work force. Liam will be just fine. However, hopefully he will take an interest in IT as well as Artificial Intelligence industries and technologies coupled with perhaps something in the medical field. And then there is always the Military particularly the Navy which pays up to a BS degree. Lastly, life is about taking calculated risks in pursuit of gain...so go for it.

[@Marker44]

Excellent points and a great piece of advice.

[@christophervasquez9482]

See you there me and my wife will look you up when we get there hopefully I have a drink and dinner together thanks for your Channel

[@Marker44]

Sounds great!

[@rexmascarina2169]

Where you guys going in Davao province?😁

[@Marker44]

We will be in Bataan

[@jennymark7403]

Here in Australia, we're proud too about our country, but , it's changing and getting more like the usa in goverment putting there two dollars worth of crap on us , cost of living now has risen 22.8% in the last 18 months , council rates, insurances all went up 40% . So we're big sth East asia travellers and in the next 12 months are now looking to move overseas in sth East asia, we can afford a great healthy living and no scrape by like here, but enjoy and save money too, and the people are so much more friendly there , here it's dog eats dog with people

[@Marker44]

Good luck to you!

[@leegraves6881]

Nothing is set in stone, if you don’t like it then you can always go back to the U.S.A

[@lilac624]

Handsome

[@Whitepinoy]

Stress free and nicer people.

[@frankmazzie4855]

You still havent left😅😅..your wife a citIzen of U.S.

[@Marker44]

Our plan is to move later this year. Yes we they are both US citizens

[@JamesKay007]

Hello Sir. Nice video. I live in the Philippines with my filipina wife and her 2 kids. Moved here 2 years ago mainly because like you said, the cost of living in the US was so high that I still could not afford to fully retire at 64 and also because i was tired of being lonely. Now I'm retired and living a comfortable life here with my wonderful wife which I just couldn't do in the US. The only concern I have at the moment is the China threat. Do you have any concerns or worries about the very possible invasion of Taiwan by China? Also, tensions between China and the Philippines has been steadily increasing. Thank you and take care.

[@brucejones8047]

Yes. I’m concerned also but I have to take the chance. Time waits for no one and I’m no spring chicken 🐓.

[@Marker44]

Somewhat concerned, yes. Honestly I dont think about it much. I will take the risk and hope for the best.

[@JamesKay007]

@Marker44 OK. Thank you for replying. Other than that, life is easy here, and I'm enjoying my retirement. Best wishes always.

[@JamesKay007]

@brucejones8047 That's so true. Enjoying my retirement here and life is easy. Take care.

[@Marker44]

@@JamesKay007 good to hear youre enjoying life in the Philippines James. Take care!

[@wrafl]

All of the above. The political climate is getting worst. Cost of living and the deteriorating political climate, crime, gun violence,.

[@dongvlogs1117]

Watching new sub to u watching pinas

[@Marker44]

Welcome!! Thanks for subscribing!