Don't Live In The Philippines If You Can't Adjust

[@mariodazo7719]

It applies in any country you want to stay. Adjustment is the key - culture, traditions, food, traffic, languages, etc. And it's a must if you want to live that particular place. No murmuring and tirades if you want to survive.

[@AlbertLloydy]

You can always check S&R, lots of goods there.

[@wayneedwards5589]

I have lived in Papua NewGuinea, New Zealand and Germany as well as in various places within Australia. Every place, even at home has pros and cons so don't look for paradise.. it does not exist. Life if full of imperfections, ups and downs so its a matter of finding a place where you feel comfortable and where you can contribute. Having a purpose and a role is critical. Moreover, a horrible place can be ok if you have a loving partner. Many things are out of our control so engineeing an environment which might resemble utopia is a pointless endeavour. The places where i have seen the most contented people on earth as those who live a simple life. Likewise the saddest people i have met are the wealthy ones. Moving to another culture takes guts becuse it means making some fundamental changes internally as well as externally. You cant take the old you to a new place and expect a brighter better life. You have to change yourself. I am not criticising anyone here...its just an observation i have made as an expat. Currently im considering moving to the Philippines myself but i know the problems will not be what i find there but rather..what will my ability be to cope it .

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I agree with everything you said 100%. Not everyone can adapt. That's why I made this video, so people would understand that the Philippines is a beautiful place full of beautiful people, but don't expect a country to change to suit someone else's needs or wants. Thanks so much for watching.

[@nlf17]

This!!! Wow! What a Wisdom! ❤️❤️❤️ HUGE Respect to you Sir! ❤️ Yes Sir, you are welcome to visit our Humble country! God bless you Sir!

[@lindadorman2869]

I've been living in Chicago, off and on, for 30+ years. Outside my door, there are poor homeless people, junkies getting high, mentally ill people screaming all night, dogs barking, police sirens and gunshots. I don't own a car so I have to walk everywhere or take a bus. We only have fast food or liquor stores. Inflation is rampant and rents are going up. Plus it's cold and snowy Nov-May. I think I'm ready for the bubble...

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

It's certainly not the America we grew up in. Thanks for watching

[@johnnyg7899]

Those are the reasons I left New York over 50 years ago. Don't miss that part of it at all.

[@jaynelavallee2433]

Try to move here in Clark its a very nice place . check out Besco The villages there are lots of expats here mostly Koreans and western.

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

This old man has given me some really info over the past feel months.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Really info? Feel months? 🤣

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia haha sorry my brother, I just got done smoking a doobie when I wrote that 😎

[@codywy5579]

Good advice! Can understand why you like it there in BGC

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Nice conversation. I really enjoyed it. I will like to see you do more condo hunting in makati and bgc.

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Very insightful video. Thanks.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@rosscristian]

Im from the Philippines but living here in canada. And i may say that poverty here as well is insane., there’s so many homeless and sometimes hurt people.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

So sad it's happening everywhere.

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

POVERTY IS EVERWHERE MEN

[@Ihateporn2023]

I wonder if you live in downtown Toronto

[@rosscristian]

@@Ihateporn2023 downtown vancouver., east hasting st.

[@piacash5216]

That’s right JJ if You Can’t Adjust Philippines is Not For You , It’s Too Hard To Get Use To it Specially if You Lived in Western Country….. When my Husband was in the US Airforce We’re Station in Germany For 4 Years, Most Of The Time is So Cold 10:17 Only 2 Months of Summer, So I Use To Drive Around 10 or 11 Hours To Switzerland And Go Around to Italy, And Drive back to Germany….. I can’t get Use To The Freezzing Cold Weather…

[@truthtalkinternational]

Your stay in Deutschland provided the option to drive or puddle hop to beautiful nearby 'developed' countries. Your stay anywhere in 'developing' southeast Asia will be hot and soupy. We'll take Germany over the madness of the Philippines in a heartbeat, lol!

[@nlf17]

​@@truthtalkinternationalOK.

[@rmd743]

Good pointers. It is what it is. Each city in the world has its "You need to adjust on some inconveniences." But in the Philippines, there's positive things over these inconveniences. Specific things that are not available? There are alternatives, most of the time, better. Yes, some may not have enough or nothing at all, but Filipinos will never be out of smiles and generosity. Filipinos survive whatever challenges you put on their path. I'm here in San Francisco, CA, and I have never seen such massive homelessness. in your face drug dealings and organized theft. Do search KZbin about theft and homelessness and see for yourself. There's no other place like Philippines in the world. I'm so excited to come back in a few years to my beloved Philippines 🇵🇭. I am thankful 🙏 and proud that I was born a Filipino 💪🫶

[@nlf17]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I would never live in San Francisco. I choose the Philippines because the pluses far outweigh the negatives. Thanks for watching.

[@pinayblogista]

BGC is like a world of its own. Upscale and exclusive in some ways. It's fashioned to a more sophisticated market and of course to attract more tourist into the area. I used to rent a space there, but I guess age does that to you, I got tired of the noise and chaos haha.

[@theswede5402]

What area of Manila would you recommend instead?

[@pinayblogista]

@@theswede5402 Choosing where to stay in Manila or the surrounding metro areas really comes down to what you're looking for. While Manila is part of Metro Manila, it's just one of the 17 cities that make up the whole metro. Your ideal spot depends on your preferences and adaptability. If you want easy access to establishments, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Quezon City are great options. You can find affordable studios or condos for rent. Fairview (Farview), Quezon City is a very long drive. Keep in mind that while Mandaluyong might experience occasional flooding, and Quezon City could face drainage issues, and Pasig is also prone to flooding, there are still plenty of good choices to consider.

[@gstreetgames2530]

Nearly all of these things are pluses to me! For example, I hate pesky servers here always interrupting my meals, it always seems like they are in a rush to get tipped and refill the table. Good video, though I wish you had a gyroscope or some image stabilization tech!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I wish I did too. If I ever start making any money on here I can put it back in the channel. 😆

[@jing1565]

I don't think it's about the tip. It's about hospitality and sometimes they have difficulty in balancing during rush hour or under pressure. Anf some people like don't want to interrupted

[@ßhopkins]

The Philippines is not for everyone...and certainly, not for the WEAK.

[@theswede5402]

Haha im a really fast walker too and funny you say that they take up the whole sidewalk as people do that here in my native country too so guess im already used to it.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

You'll fit right in. 😆 Thanks for watching

[@ashishrandhawa3652]

Thank you sir. Amazing video and great advice.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@macray63]

Makati at burgos st is a good place if you like to party.its really live at night

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Not really my thing, but a lot of expats like it there. Thanks for watching.

[@markmoseley8049]

I will be there on December 31 I would appreciate any advice

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@1lolofred]

Good luck listening to this guy. do your own research. JJ wants a good life for a few bucks. The life he can not afford with his retirement money from where he came from. Let him rent an apartment in the Western world that will cost him an arm and a leg. You have to move to rural Arkansas or Tenn. to be able to survive.

[@truthtalkinternational]

Don't go, lol!

[@johnmiranda4587]

A common misconception among foreigners is that wealthy people in the Philippines reside in BGC. If you're one of those who thinks outside of BGC are just people living in poverty, then you're misinformed.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Don't know where you got the idea that I think that, because it's not the case. Thanks for watching.

[@truthtalkinternational]

You mean people live in poverty inside BGC too!?!

[@origenjerome8031]

There is no poverty inside BGC because that whole land area is private property.

[@williame.pittman7225]

What about clothing? I noticed your polo shirt in the final clip. Seems a ventilated kind, Did you purchase it there or from the states? I guess in BGC and/or Manila you dress light? And waht about medical care? I imagine in BGC it's wetern focused? As opposed to what KZbin videos I've seen about overloaded public Manila Hospitals. Sanitation and upkeep is an issue? Thanks, Bill.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I wear a lot of dry fit clothes because you will sweat a lot here. We are currently entering the cool time of year, so temps are quite pleasant. Medical care is good here in BGC and most larger cities. The free clinics in Manila is where you have the overcrowding. Thanks for watching.

[@mikeflair6800]

I agree. Unfortunately, many American Men can not afford to retire in the USA on social security alone, so they look for alternatives. Given widespread English, a warm sunny climate, eager younger women certainly make an alternative. Of course, another (difficult) culture as a non citizen is what you have to accept.

[@MS-oz2wu]

Have you been to Cebu. If so can you compare it to BCG? T4TV'S

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I was in Cebu last in 2017. I drastically at a resort in Lapu Lapu, and the only time I was actually in Cebu was to go there to check out a couple sites. Traffic was terrible from wussy I remember. That's really all I can tell you about it. I've never been to IT Park or any of those places others have talked about. I'll make a trip there early next year. Thanks for watching

[@Downsdddgh]

BGC is a fascinating place. I guess the purpose is to attract businessmen. Does BGC have their own water filtration system? Can you drink the tap water without fear? Your mobility is in contrast to the other You Tuber's more stationary way of doing things. I like it.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I wouldn't drink the tap water anywhere in the Philippines. Everyone buys filtered water here, even restaurants. Thanks for watching

[@JEPOYHEROBLOGG]

Exactly. Filipino. Here. We. Don't. Like. Any. Drama. 😂😂. But. We. Love. Those. People. Who. Love. Us. And. Accept. Everything. We. Have. Philippines. Is. Different. World. Different. Culture. So don't. Anything. That. We. Don't. Have.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@JEPOYHEROBLOGG]

WELCOME 🤩😍😍😍@@JJthelonelybullinasia

[@marivicremulla5540]

Thats why the govt wants to modernize the jeepney bec. Of pollution the modern jeepney is very convenient havin wair-con wifi and many amenities foreigner who cannot learn to have patience like Filipinos have will not enjoyvl that is one of the main charactrlerisic that foreigner should ddapt

[@StormbladeX69]

I'm learning that "Soon" is also very subjective. 😂

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Yes

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

YOU GET IT MEN AND DONT GO HERE IF YOU CANT ADJUST WITH WEATHER CULTURE WHATEVER JUST STOP COMPLAINING SEARCH BEFORE YOU GO WHAT YOU WILL EXPECT

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

FOR THOSE WHO DONT LIKE NOICE PLACE GO TO THE PROVINCE IN NOT IN THE CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES IF YOU WANT SOCIAL LIFE GO TO MANILA THAT IS VERRY SIMPLE IF YOU REALLY WANT SUPER DUPER SILENCE LIVE IN CEMENTERY OK

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

THERES NO TRAFFIC IN BGC OR BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY THE DRIVE IS VERRY SMOOTH THERE MOST FOREIGN BLOGGER LIVE THERE ALL THE CONVINIENT IS THERE NEAR IN MALL NEAR IN HOSPITAL AND SOME OTHER GOVERNMENT

[@brutallygwapo9597]

good video. but some of the things you mentioned are just pet peeves of being spoiled in the west. like customer service, it's actually better in the philippines. im in new york and i hate not being able to call anyone but YOUR waitress. sure they'll ask you how your food is but it's really a cold attitude. and the outrageous TIPS! back in the philippines, when they smile at you, it's really genuine as long as you respect them. the genuine warmth when you interact with them trumps most of the things you mentioned.

[@truthtalkinternational]

"customer service, it's actually better in the Philippines.'??? Anyone with extended experience in the Philippines knows the truth. Customer service sucks!

[@brutallygwapo9597]

@@truthtalkinternational the overall treatment is better. they'd go out of their way when they can. i don't care for the constant questions of 'how's your food?', 'is everything ok?' lol

[@truthtalkinternational]

How can bad service to no service be 'better'? It's one thing to lower your standard, but substandard is an all around Filipino condition, lol!@@brutallygwapo9597

[@MsVroege]

@@truthtalkinternational I bet everywhere you went in the Philippines are all bad lucks and bad service...poor you...

[@truthtalkinternational]

@@MsVroege yes it’s true, our whole group got to experience the bad airport, taxi drivers, traffic, slow to no service, pollution, poverty, super poor internet…..should “we” go on? Unless Filipinos acknowledge the truth they will continue fooling themselves, not others. 🥲

[@JEPOYHEROBLOGG]

If you. Don't .live. Traffic. Simply. Go to .province. In the. Philippines. No. More. Drama 😂😂

[@damncars2618]

I saw your interview on Mark's channel. I'm wondering why you keep finding women with children. Maybe they have a lot of baggage that's interfering with your plans. 65/23 here. She's was simple provence girl 19 years old, when we met online 4 years ago. I knew from the beginning that she was the one for me. I'm planning to live to 100 and my costs doubling every 10 to 20 years. We're going to start a new family. Just a thought.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I've dated women without children and with children. I dated until I found the one. She just happens to have a child. That's all. Thanks for watching.

[@josepanicucci8591]

Foreigners in PH can't even own small portions of lands & have very limited rights they should consider South America Italian settlers in Brazil got rich & were poor farmers in Italy PH is heaven on earth for rich Filipinos only

[@butordanmusic6834]

You mean get out of your comfort zone.

[@truthtalkinternational]

True feel of Manila? You literally live in a bubble brother.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Watch again. I said you need to get outside of BGC to get a true feel of Manila. I've said many times in other videos that BGC is a bubble. You should watch my other videos brother. Thanks for watching and commenting. It helps the algorithms.

[@nlf17]

​@@JJthelonelybullinasia❤

[@truthtalkinternational]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia the Philippines has little to offer travelers that isn’t readily available in other SE Asian countries. These privately owned cities such as BGC serve to pacify those that wish to retain western tier 1 standards of living. But with the unavoidable poor customer service, sketchy internet and horrendous traffic jams it retains the true nature of what exists outside of the bubble. In short, the Philippines sucks 🐒

[@MsVroege]

@@truthtalkinternational I bet you're not even in the Philippines then why are you so bothered of what happened and what it's in the Philippines...Did someone kicked you out fromt he Philippines that it's really hurting you in any angle....If you keep being so negative then your whole life will always be negative try to move on and put some positive energy in your soul...

[@truthtalkinternational]

@@MsVroege you’re sounding very negative manang, lol parang hindi ka pa nakalabas ng Pilipinas.

[@edmhie1]

There are also poverty in the US or other western country too. There are beggars, homeless, drug addicts, etc. So, really there's no difference when lving in the Philippines. The only difference is infrastructure & convenience in the west ............period!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Of course every country has poverty, but not every person has seen it in their home country, or has been subjected to it personally. When you come to Manila it's unavoidable.

[@1lolofred]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia Misinformed, those that so called poverty ridden people cam to the city to try their luck. They came from provinces where they have a home, and came to look for a better job in the city. American homeless are lazy and just want government handout.

[@truthtalkinternational]

Bingo!@@JJthelonelybullinasia

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

Only 17 percent of population live under 10 pesos a month!! That's the poverty level! Minimum wage is 18 thousand pesos a month well low but the cost of living is low also!!!! Unlike the cost of living in west that's 5 to 8 times more expensive!! Most of the beggars in manila are indeginous people being imported by the syndicate from the province to beg in manila!! If you can observe this beggars are being transported to their post by vans in the morning!! And being collected by 6 in the afternoon!! That's giving the impression that there's to much poverty in manila!! In fact those beggars are badgiao tribes from mindanao!! A tribe of muslims

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

Ten thousand pesos I mean a month as poverty level in phil

[@007thematrix007]

bgc is the matrix ..... the matrix has you! 💻

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

😂

[@piacash5216]

✌️👍👍👍👌🙌💕

[@manumaravilla]

gimball

[@RoseTrinidad-e4c]

HA HA HA HA, EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED IS EXACTLY WHY I WOULD NEVER GO BACK THERE NOT EVEN TO VISIT ANY OF MY RELATIVES THERE. JUST NOT WORTH ALL THE STRESS I GET.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤯🤯🤯🤯😤😤😤😤