Is Being An Expat The Life For You? - Philippines - Vietnam

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

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[@TheyCalledMeT]

by far the most reasonable, ballanced and useful channel about being an expat i found on YT

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

The older I get, the less I care about what anyone thinks!

[@TDK-Ouros]

biggest benefit of age is selfawareness and confidence :D

[@juliogonzalez4764]

I'm with you. Life's too short.

[@richarddods221]

Gotta love the respectful, sage advice and considerations ;)

[@aartman01]

I've been an expat for more than forty years and Iife in SE Asia suits me. I'm 64 and my girl is 32 (and fuck anyone who has a problem with that).

[@matthewemery4205]

f in a good stance

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

yep. i'm 60, my filipina wife is 25. we're both loving life together. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiUnZ6aqZdsbrM

[@CB-bp2fl]

One of your best ever videos since 2012 when I subscribed 😊

[@koufax174]

I go where I’m treated best. SE Asia I’m treated drastically better than I am in US.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

absolutely.

[@ranctil3]

I'm in my 70s and my Thai partner is in her 60s - 10 year age gap. Personally this works for me because I feel I need someone near my age that I can relate to and be comfortable with.

[@MitchSpargur]

Very interesting and insightful as usual and wow what a wake up call to a recent experience myself with a gaggle of feminist asking questions about my younger Filipina age ect.. and your right! They want to talk about women's rights and inclusion, and it's all ok for girls with girls and men with men and men wearing dresses but God forbid a 60 year old man dates a 35 year old! Wtf... just another reason to leave this all behind and live like a king.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

It's good to be king. :)

[@Ron-oe7hg]

I agree!!!

[@Panda-gu9wz]

Good topic and excellent presentation.

[@eymael2]

Valeu!

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

thanks! :)

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Yes Henry, all those are very legitimate reasons for being or not being an expat. I choose to stay in my USA home and enjoy the benefits of traveling as long as long as my health allows. Unfortunately, I caught my ex-Thai girlfriend having an ex-lover still in her past life when she, all of a sudden, moved to Australia this past December!

[@jbrown8601]

Women.....

[@Iberr1965]

Hey ReeKay, I agree that freedom of choice in what age Filipina an Expat is looking for is alluring. My Filipina is 37. Watching and listening to many of your videos, first understanding what I was looking for and sticking to my standards, she was perfect. I also appreciate you keeping things honest and positive. My experience at this point is very positive and I accredit you for this experience. Thank you.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheEnimabandit]

I think it depends where you choose to live in the philippines. I live in makati, and if I live in a decent size place, I pay more than I would in the uk.

[@chrisbunka]

Being on the hamster wheel in So Cal was one reason I decided to go back to Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program back in 2008. Furthermore, I agree with you that one should wait until finances are better to make the move, which is why I am not planning to move to the PH just yet. If I do need to work in SE Asia, I will look for countries that may be open to older ESL teachers and work on that online side hustle that you were hammering home. I know that as a mild hemophiliac I will need to be near major cities in case I suddenly need a transfusion. Luckily for me I like the city life and will still seek that out somewhere in SE Asia.

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

Thanks!

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

much appreciated! :)

[@maxingaroundtheglobe]

Great video, agreed everything you said man !

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

i hope it's been helpful.

[@dovoso5685]

Hi Reekay, I would use a different term = Freedom is one thing, having Rich person privileges, is something else. 30K usd in Sebu give you the life style of 300K in San Diego, So yes, you have the privileges of having a better life. The basic wage in Sebu is about 1 $ per hour, in San Diego its 15$ ....

[@MrBbbruins8]

Spot on Reekay. Simply put a comfortable life in USA is expensive nowadays unless you live a simple life.

[@richardhayden6705]

You are exactly right about the freedom. Coming from California I would not live there if they gave you a hundred acres of land. The governor there, has made California a mess

[@didierdenice7456]

Amen ! 👍

[@Ron-oe7hg]

Another great one bro. Im planning my next trip now. NOTHING beats the feeling that i get being in Philippines. Ive been and lived in 3 different countries but the Ph makes things so laid back and financially doable id be foolish to live anywhere else.

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Just got back from the Philippines and spent 3 weeks with my girl that I met on line. There's a significant difference in age, but we get along well and really care for each other. I don't give much thought to what other people think. I will be retiring to the Philippines with a year and couldn't be happier.

[@jbrown8601]

Great video.

[@patrickclark9156]

IT guys can work in Japan

[@leg414]

I do like you have explained the definitions, and some common sense, but not known to all expats, and men considering being over there permanately, somethings to think about and be on the "same page", as i to know and observe and see if it will work in your own life. More great examples to think about. Even if not retired...Yet! Thank You! Peace

[@rickmitchell7835]

Just returned from a two month recce and am making plans to return for good.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

awesome!

[@davebellamy4867]

Reekay, you were in a technical profession. Is it possible to work in a technical profession in the Philippines as an expat. For instance as a materials engineer or analytical chemist? Do companies or universities over there wver take ecpats experienced in those areas. Just asking for a friend.😏😂 I see you covered some of this at 11:56. I'm not an IT guy.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

i see that as very possible. as i mentioned before, having a unique skill or profession that is not easily found in the PH.. plus speaking good english, makes you much more marketable. you'd likely need to check online for sites like www.monster.com to see what's available in the PH.

[@theadaptivefitnesschannel4308]

Great video! I especially like the point about having minor children. I got a late start becoming a dad in my 40s and the only thing keeping me in the US is my minor kids. I have a good coparenting relationship with the ex. Fortunately the kids will be 18 as I hit 62. Going to get that SS early and along with some savings. I am on my way to the Philippines. In the meantime, i’ll be taking plenty of trips, back-and-forth to see exactly where I want to settle.

[@Retarmy1]

I am retired USA army and I lived in Germany 4 years, I been to Korea, Ukraine, Russia, colombia, I never been to Philippines, but living along beach, I could never afford it here in USA, I will be 62 soon, I must keep options open, I know man who was married to a lady from Philippines, he worked and had a good life.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

i hear you. when i was at bacong, the beach was at the end of the driveway. and only accessible for our cul de sac neighbors. how much did i pay for a 2 bedroom cottage there? $240 usd per month. :)

[@davebellamy4867]

First! ... However, I'm last to the Philippines.😢

[@nunyabidness117]

Just about everywhere has more personal freedoms than the United States.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

except for north korea. and iraq, and iran. as well as afghanistan. and china. certain parts of africa.

[@martinharford774]

Something to think about: what about repatriation of remains if you should die while in the Philippines? Embalming? Arrangements for shipping? I would want to be brought home.

[@michaelcrews2229]

A little of topic but is it safe to have a large amount of money in a Philippines bank account

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

in the usa, the FDIC insurance coverage on your funds is much higher than that in a PH bank. me, personally, i don't use a PH bank. haven't for years.

[@JohnMccoy-i4z]

Is Calamba City a good safe place to work and live. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts. Thank you

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

i've not been there so i couldn't say. maybe someone else here would know.

[@davidanderson498]

I generally am opposed to a man being significantly older than his wife, the reason for this is because the chances of the younger wife being left a widow is significantly higher than if they are near the same age. But if he can set her up for life should he die, then it would be acceptable.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

that's fair enough.

[@josiah5776]

I was in an age-gap relationship with an American woman years back. Many people in the US, both women and men, actively tried to split us up citing the all the tired, worn out feminist mantras. That's just one reason, of many, that I am expatriating out of the US.

[@daklakdigital3691]

THE COST OF LIVING IN VIETNAM IS RISING A LOT, NO LONGER "CHEAP".

[@altonarm]

For me I've been dating women MY AGE my whole life. It didn't work. I want to try dating a woman without the baggage/damage the older women my age have been through. I have enough for both of us😅.

[@davidlarosa5374]

She looks a lot like my Cambodian friend

[@ochenhetree]

Many people in the USA and Canada are tired of high property taxes and high home insurance premiums.It’s time to leave

[@bryanyoung668]

I wish we could see your face again 😢

[@scottreesor9859]

I agree with the somewhat large age gap up to 15 years but the problem is when theres much more than that the chances are good the man will die and leave the wife a fairly young woman. How is a 35 year old woman suppose to find someone for her to spend the rest of her life with ? You think any man her age would want to date her knowing at 20 she got with a 60 year old man ?

[@MartinDezion]

But there is word that it is very difficult to export a Philippine woman/wife away from the Philippines. So plan on a long time and a lot of money bringing her home.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

offloading is an issue. just come prepared with documentation of the relationship and itinerary and it usually works out.

[@stevedavenport1202]

Dude, gotta stop putting that AI generated filipina in your videos. She is distracting me 😀

[@davebellamy4867]

I heard a video similar to this one. I think it was a much older one. The age gap complaint case is non-existent amd it's a choice based on fertility anyway so is an _entirely_ natural phenomenon. All complaints are sour grapes. Period.

[@taylorInc96]

Damb gorgeous women 😍 No fair.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

all the images in the vids, i create with AI for illustrative purposes. i often try to pattern the AI model after the person discussed. in the PH.. i'd say about 6% are a 7 thru a 10. with maybe 1% being a 10. but, they are very approachable.

[@alikabok-es4sx]

Your definition of freedom is primarily economic. In fairness, you mentioned from the very beginning that your idea of freedom is not political. Basically the more money you have, the more time you have to indulge in your pleasures. You basically buy your freedom. You don't have a Constitution and inalienable rights, you have a check book as your foundation of being so called free. Nothing wrong with that. But I prefer political freedom first. Because all that money that supposedly makes you feel free, under a totalitarian regime can be taken away by the State without due process. In fact, under such a system, the State can take away every thing from you, including your life in a whim. The Chinese Communist Party does that. It silences, imprisons, confiscates the property of uppity Chinese who think that having so much money gives them the right to criticize the Party.

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

good distinction. without money, life anywhere becomes very constrictive. whereas sufficient money makes for a lot more options to choose from in life.

[@paulperano9236]

makes you wonder what the bigots are thinking, or more why

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

smart people discuss topics... small-minded people gossip about people.

[@onestarflag9876]

Lets see your lady??

[@Lifebeyondthesea]

there are photos of us in this video.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiUnZ6aqZdsbrM