Why You Should Move to the Philippines. Every Man Has a Story

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[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

I took my pension early.. and for less at age 50. No regrets. I live here in La Union.. I surf, have friends, sunsets, live music... its great. You only live once.

[@paultaylor907]

Took your pension at 50? Were you in the military? That is not possible even for civil or big crop. Am I missing something?

[@alan2102X]

@@paultaylor907 IIRC the fedgov (at least uspo workers) has some kind of 20-and-out option. Of course you have to accept a much smaller pension check, but the option is there. I think.

[@vankeefer]

Nice! Congratulations.

[@deborahlaranjo3267]

Reading ur comments gives me guts to fly to the Philippines 🇵🇭, good luck for me

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

@@deborahlaranjo3267 Do it.. you wont regret it. It is safe here. People are friendly. Good food, cold beer and beautiful sunsets, not to mention great surfing and diving! What else you need? lol

[@AlumniQuad]

0:26 If you're lonely 4:44 If you're financially secure 8:15 If you're miserable in your job 11:57 If you're aged 50+ 12:52 If your children are grown 14:19 If you've lost your sense of purpose 16:19 If you feel the need to change your life 17:03 If you can manage to set aside your fears

[@PartyAsianVideos]

I’m turning 51 in February and I just got my disability approved couple of months ago and I stopped working at age of 48 , my wife is from Manila and I told her let’s move somewhere in Philippines and enjoy life because she always brings up being tired of working all the time and I’m so bored being in the house all the time and I want to try living overseas but she’s not going to go for that, I told her that I will taking trips for up to 3 months at a time if I want . I need to enjoy some of my life before I drop dead. I’d love to travel all over Philippines and Indonesia. Man I love the view you have , enjoy your life and I’m happy for you

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

just don't move to manila area, it's too much chaos over there unless you are living in bgc & makati area .... just go & live in the province like this guy ....... & travel from island to another island ......

[@wallykloubek4079]

Jimmy Bananas ...Jimmy, you say that your wife is tired from working all the time but she wouldn’t move back to the Philippines...why is that? Could you both live on your disability income in the States or the Philippines?....cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@Cons2911]

Go and enjoy a bit my friend.

[@jimdunlap2769]

Nice Mark...i been here 13 months to stay. Been coming here since 2018. Got married December 22, 2018...i not going back to the states..i agree i did retirement at 63...my favorite saying...you can always make more money but you can't never make more time.😁

[@michaelw9961]

All good points, but I would recommend that folks make at least one long visit as a "test drive" before deciding on a move.

[@brianlutkin2085]

Yes well said, a 4-6 month spell sounds good to me. Try it first and see if it suits you.

[@hobo1704]

Crazy not too

[@ronifajardo9391]

What makes the Philippines from other Asian countries is that most people here understand ENGLISH language. People here respect other people. Thanks for tnis viideo , keep safe 🇵🇭🇺🇸🙏

[@lifeofleon1025]

Wow. It’s like you’re talking to me directly. You’ve touched on so many of the things I am thinking about.

[@wallykloubek4079]

franco leon ...Franco....I highly recommend the Philippines to anyone wanting to retire in Asia. My wife is Filipino and over the last 17 years we spent two to three months every year there. We built a family house and I bought a motor cycle for my transportation. Due to medical problems, I cannot live there full time at this time but it’s in the future....I recommend, if you’re thinking about it, to go there for three to six months and see how you like it...don’t forget that there are weather changes during the year, April it starts to get hot and August the monsoons start with lots of rain, if that bothers you....The people are great and language is no problem...a couple can live very comfortably on $1500 per year or even less. For the first timer I recommend Dumaguete on the island of Negros because there are many ex pats living there and it gives you a chance to ease into the Philippine culture.....another thing, if you’re single, the Filipino women are the best....cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@lifeofleon1025]

@ Every man has a story - I certainly will look you up. You and Paul (Old Dog) have filled me with a sense of hope and brethren. It is truly amazing how many older men in the US have a commonality about feeling dispensable in today's society. I think the Philippines will be the fix that I need. Kids will be off to college soon enough! Selling everything and leaving NY forever. Thank you for commenting and keep making great content!!

[@lifeofleon1025]

@@wallykloubek4079- Thank you Wally! I certainly am looking forward to giving it a try. I suspect I will take to it well knowing the easy-going nature of the Filipino people and my love of beaches, waterfalls, and nature. The women are gorgeous, no doubt! The one outlier may be the rainy season but I hope that my hobbies will keep me busy. Cheers!

[@jeanphillips8866]

I appreciate your kind words about the Philippines 🇵🇭 Mark! Glad you’re enjoying your stay in that country! May the good Lord continue to bless you and your girlfriend! Stay safe always 🇵🇭🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@hirofan]

People are sooo friendly in the Philippines! I played basketball with strangers after a week they are all lifelong friends

[@ocsugar]

You are putting out some compelling videos. I am single, retired at 58, sold everything, left work friends behind to travel. After I satisfy my travel bug I think I may settle in to the Phils---I have made a connection with many Filipinos through work and enjoyed my Makati/Bohol adventure two years ago.

[@mela6046]

go look at Nomad Capitalist u tube Safest Best banks for expats.... open a bank acct in the US with proper banks...MAKE SURE UR ID SIGNATURES AAAALLLL R THE SAME they R strict...REALLY STRICT in the PHILs...UR BANK WILL LOCK.... sign the back of UR atm cards etc...w/ same identical signatures...etc...

[@carletto_au]

Thank you for your honest speech; loneliness and depression are not very easy subjects to talk about; I'm glad that everything is working well in your life now ; God bless you

[@davidcopperfieldsny]

No matter where you go, there you are :)

[@barkeater9606]

I can’t wait to go! I will retire from the Air Force on 1 August 2021 and I am selling everything but my 3 guitars and clothes. I just went through a bad divorce. My pension and my VA disability will be more than enough to have a comfortable life in the Philippines. Thank you for the videos!

[@barkeater9606]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Unfortunately I have to give my ex half of my pension but nothing from my VA disability

[@barkeater9606]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Thank you.

[@barkeater9606]

@@wanderingdoc5075 What is your #1 country in Asia?

[@barkeater9606]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Thanks

[@nickalapriza1466]

That's good decision if you move to Philippines, Life their is a simple and happy, People are very friendly too,

[@thomasboutin6045]

An amazing tribute to your journey Mark ! Spot on about working to exist or living my final chapter's in peace. Best of luck and continued success

[@cagcag696]

I'm from Nigeria, 58 years old and married to a 23 year old Filipina and live in Leyte. Great life.

[@oceanearth2243]

I agree with you about the Phillipines being the cure for loneliness. What a difference changing countries makes !! Stepping into a world where materialism is not ruling the people is so refreshing. Filipinos seem happy regardless!

[@frenchandpinayssimplelifei1174]

Thanks

[@liliasalazar8568]

@Mark Haywood really Mark,not even once were you offered financial assistance from your relatives,even parents!that's incredible,I helped my niece and other relatives in their studies,bec their parents couldn't afford it,and I want them to have a better future.

[@RockyBilly40cal60]

Two years I'll get my early Social security and I'm moving from us to Philippines. Can't wait.

[@JohnSmuloTV]

Another great video Mark. I have a feeling that not all have as positive experience as you have with friends though. Dumaguete/Valencia seems to be a spot where there's a higher than average amount of expats that are good, stable, friendly people. I have a small group of great friends after about a year here in Cebu City, and I'm fairly extroverted. Half those friends are locals and half expats. That said, I'm so grateful I'm here instead of the US.

[@Tuxedo_Cake]

I have nothing but respect for your decision Mark. Absolutely swell man.

[@roygoad2870]

Just would like to say, it’s not just the Philippines, I’ve been to many other countries that have new opportunities and adventures to get you out of that Western mindset.

[@dougwashingtonbound196]

But the Philippines has a big advantage because most people speak English. Not so in a lot of other countries.

[@jamesjr3240]

Some people cannot afford to travel to a lot of other countries.

[@pilipinaskongmahal8499]

Can you please elaborate in your own perspective that Western mindset. Thanks!

[@roygoad2870]

@@pilipinaskongmahal8499 It’s a deep subject, it’s partly individualism and collectivism, core values, ethical behaviour, culture and so on, you could do a PhD and study and still not fully understand the complexity’s

[@pilipinaskongmahal8499]

@@roygoad2870 Thanks for the explanation, I totally understood since I'm living here in Guam.

[@jeffuk3940]

You discribed me in a nutshell Living alone. Early retired at age 62 I have a pension. I don't see my children anymore. I've been Philippines 22 times including Dumaguete. I think I'll continue to have vacations in Philippines but I am reluctant to leave the UK long term. But as soon as travel restrictions are lifted are lifted I'll return for 8 weeks

[@johnrobertmartyn5040]

@@everymanhasastory good thinking 86 Pilipinas can offer you Or any one else good times but not all the times. I think

[@jeffuk3940]

@@everymanhasastory Hi Mark I always watch your Vlogs they are really interesting. I think your GF Gen is a very nice young woman. But personally I only like short term as I prefer my own company. But after hearing your story I think you have done brilliantly to start a new life in valencia so good luck always 👍

[@jeffuk3940]

@@johnrobertmartyn5040 Your absolutely right most I have met have there own agendas and I have mine that's why I don't stick to one

[@mikejones5364]

Similar story for me, I am on my 20th trip to Philippines since 2007. Enjoy vacations there, but love living in the USA. I tend to get bored in Philippines after a while. Nice to come home and have much more opportunity for things to do, plus I dig my house and my city I live in. I will say I am glad I found the Philippines, it's a great place place to spend a month long vacation. Just the plane ride suxs from the USA.

[@jeffuk3940]

@@mikejones5364 At the end of the day there is no place like home. As much as I like the Philippines I like living in the UK more.

[@JJ38255]

Okay I'm ready, I got my bags packed . Now please tell Duterte to open up the borders.

[@MrMindWorx181]

Thanks Mark it takes a lot of courage to say what you just said to your audience

[@ag4allgood]

Your story is uplifting Mark. Especially to guys reaching the end of their working lives or should I say retiring soon. I'm 64 & this COVID Epidemic has put a little dent in my retirement savings so it might be a little longer for me. Fortunately I like my job & the people I work with so its not bad for me. Thinking of Cebu or another city by Boracay. I get your message Mark & thank you for being so truthful about your life & how its changed.

[@garylagera7584]

I've been in the islands for 10 months and fell hook line and sinker believing in my wife's family, and the beautiful picture they painted. My advice to all foreigners is to keep your head on a swivel and don't disclose what savings or income you have to ANYONE! Including other expats.and new family or friends.

[@garyzies3486]

@@garylagera7584 How is it working out for you? Do they have your best interest in their mind?

[@tradewinds9832]

I'm Filipino and totally agree with the man. You are welcome.

[@cybertrav]

Very good vlog Mark. You are 100 % correct! Living in the Ph is really Living! 😊

[@SoCalLAKid]

Your honesty is beautiful, eye-opening, informative and, most of all, inspiring. Thank you so much. Big hugs.

[@mauriciobenavides226]

I HAD THIS IDEA FOR A WHILE TO MOVE OVERSEA FOR THE BEST WITH MY WIFE SHE LOVES THE IDEA ,OUR PLANS IS BY END OF THIS 2121" WE'RE THINKING SELLING COUPLE OF PROPERTY THAT WE DON'T WANT TO MANAGE IT ANYMORE AND JUST KEEP A SMALL PLACE IN AMERICA TO CAME TO VISIT RELATIVES ., I CAME TO AMERICA IN THE EARLY 80'S FROM CENTRAL AMERICA WHEN I WAS ONLY 12 YEARS OLD., MY WIFE ALSO CAME FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY WHICH IS " POLAND". I FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL AND I DID 2 YEARS IN COLLEGE AND THEN I DECIDED THAT TRADITIONAL SCHOOL WAS NOT FOR ME I NEVER LIKE THE IDEA OF HAVING A MASTER DEGREE AND THAN WORK FOR A RICH PERSON AND BE A EMPLOYEE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE THAT'S NOT IN MY NATURE SO I EXECUTED MY IDEA THAT WAS GROWING INSIDE OF ME TO BECOME WHAT I WANT IT IN LIFE WHICH IS A BUSINESS INVESTOR PERSON AND THAT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE IN TERMS OF SUSSEFUL SO FAR I AM 48 YEARS OLD AND FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT AND I LEARNED THAT FEAR IS THE ONLY FORCE THAT STOP PEOPLE FROM BECOME WHO THEY WANT TO BE OR GO IN LIFE., I THANKS TO GOD ALWAYS AND GRATEFUL FOR ALL I DO. "GOD BLESS THOSE WHO ARE STILL STRUGGLING ECONOMICALLY AND MENTALLY BETTER DAYS ARE AHEAD IF YOU ONLY BELIEVE IT.

[@stefanexplores]

Restrictions are temporary. Long term, it's a great idea to move to the Philippines. If you like open and friendly people, a hot climate, amazing diving, it's a great place to be. There are drawbacks, just like with every other place on Earth. If the pros weigh out the cons for you, then just gogogo! Good quality of life for those who value what the Philippines has to offer :)

[@JJ38255]

The pros definitely outweigh the cons for me . Plus I know how to spot those con artists , I cross the street as soon as I see them coming. :)

[@siopaothegreat]

If I'm retired, I would buy kymco excite 400i (php 359k) and travel the entire country. One of the nice thing in Philippines are cheap hotels everywhere. Lots of nice hidden spot then spend a few bucks on massage along the way.

[@seandayma]

Great advice and encouragement. I hope to return to the Philippines in the next couple of years. After my son is grown.

[@kennethflood2849]

Mark: we are a married couple of older ages but we plan to come there to enjoy the weather and the people and the prices. We are struggling here in Colorado to pay expenses and the neighbors don't like us because we are mixed race. and from California.. Please stop telling everyone to move there until we get there and get a home. Ha Ha.

[@kennethflood2849]

@@everymanhasastory Thanks Mark. we are very eager but must await obtaining dual citizenship for my wife Assembling documents and records to qualiy then must fly to san francisco to finalize it

[@thanewulfgar]

Good day Kenneth, suprised to hear about your neibors. I am in colorado springs and have not felt or had any issues with race. Hope your doing well. Someday I may make the move currently waiting for the world to reopen before making any life changing choices.

[@kennethflood2849]

@@thanewulfgar Colorado Springs is notorious as a hotbed of KKK and one of the main originators in Colorado. Since you are very white and obviously Nordic. you will not encounter it unless they try to try to recruit you.

[@thanewulfgar]

@@kennethflood2849 Interesting, guess I hang with many former military crowd and never seen this.

[@kennethflood2849]

@@thanewulfgar When I was in The US Air Force, I never saw any discrimination in the ranks or on base, but the town of Biloxi was horrible to any blacks. Especially the police. But that was in 1960- 1961

[@moreontitodong2646]

Bro the problem in other Asian countries is the language barrier not like here in the Philippines...Keepsafe & God bless!

[@chriskinsley4922]

Good point Very few places I’ve been to where some of the locals didn’t speak English but around them will be someone who will No where in the world have I encountered the genuine friendliness of the Philippine people

[@jingjingquinones]

@@schoolnyc Don't say that! There's a lot of Filipinos who are all over the world and can communicate well in English, even better than the people where they are locally. A lot of professionals from different fields and some even get doctoral degrees, not from a 2nd grade English as what you thought.

[@carmencitavelasco6333]

@@jingjingquinones. Don't you see in you tube that there are a lot of top teachers and professionals in the US and other western countries? For your info, we have a lot of foreign students in the Philippines because of our topnotch education. Filipino talents are known abroad. Have you heard of Filipinas bagging the Miss Universe title because of their beauty and brains?

[@jingjingquinones]

@@carmencitavelasco6333 (Address this to Ed From Queens) !

[@JimMurray2]

Great wisdom & sincerity in your videos Mark. I could see myself going for an extended exploration of the Phillipines someday. Thanks for the great insight. Keep it up!

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Great video! I can relate to that "hamster wheel" feeling of living the same boring day continuously. I want to move to South-East Asia (maybe the Philippines) when I can first get Social Security at 62.

[@wallykloubek4079]

john smith ...John, I’ve been all over Asia and the language thing can become a problem. All the countries have good things about them but in many places they don’t speak any English. Thailand isn’t too bad in larger cities but in the Philippines I have no problem because they include English in their educational curriculum and their friendliness is well known. My wife is Filipino and I feel very much at home in the Philippines whereas in other Asian countries I’m always just a visitor....cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@lamarg5628]

I'll be there to buy you a beverage when things get somewhat back to normal. Not doing the quarantine thing. Just waiting for when the situation is resolved. Thanks for your videos.

[@onemashedlife4313]

I miss just watching you sit with that beautiful backdrop and telling stories or giving great information. More please!

[@RonaldH]

Your first point about being lonely really spoke to me. I'm 58, living in Canada, a bit of an introvert, and don't really have any friends. I still have kids (teenagers) with me, so need to wait 5 years till they are grown before making the move. So that gives me 5 years to research, plan and prepare - and I know the move would give my life a much needed reset. I find it very hard to part with my stuff though. There is the sentimental value and memories attached to things - like I have a dresser and mirror that was made my long departed uncle... a man that I remember clearly and dearly from my childhood, but someone that my children never knew. It would take a huge amount of effort to figure out what to keep, or give away, or sell, or throw away. Love your and Jen's channels. And hopefully things don't get much more crowded and expensive there in 5 years. I was watching another channel and he said once the pandemic is over, many people are planning on making the move to the Philippines and Dumaguete is where most are moving to... likely because of channels like yours and the other vloggers near you.

[@Cons2911]

Find some friends, even just online. Filipinos are I think curious by nature that’s another reason they welcome foreigners. I’m here in the us for work and always interested talking to other people as I want to learn how different they are, the culture, food, etc. Might not be as easy, but hey maybe you’ll find a good friend that’s you’ll have for years

[@davidwegner9690]

Very inspirational and motivating Mark. Thanks!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you David 😊

[@belenanderson3921]

I’m working on my 40years here in Cali. It’s totally different now than when we migrated here. I’m getting homesick all over again. Praying to give me and my hubby strength to let go of stuffs that we are still attach here. It was easy to start and build up dreams from the ground. Now that we are stable, older, with grandkids it’s harder to let go. Amid with Pandemic, Draconian, Crazy Rules and People we are push to make changes again.

[@roysethi4715]

Hi Mark, thankyou for putting out very useful youtube videos to aid new comers thinking about relocating to the phillippines. I also enjoy watching your friend Paul's videos and also find his content very useful. I'm retired and on an aged pension in Australia and live quite comfortably as i own my home and everything in it and as such have no bills other than daily incidentals to live. I will definitely be in touch with you and Paul once i have more concrete plans worked out. Keep the videos coming and stay safe. Regards, Roy.

[@kevinhunter3542]

Awesome Again Mark !! Been early Retired here 3 1/2 years on Luzon = Love it !! I'm sharing this vlog on facebook !! =

[@Falk4J]

Sounds great! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@pacoandellie]

So happy for you! You are so encouraging!

[@petersoderberg8444]

You for sure found your paradise 👍😀 Ours is on Siquijor ❤️

[@judithbriones3626]

siquijor is a nice place ..

[@freddiestockton435]

HI, Im Freddie. I have been here for almost 6 years now. Married and 2 young daughters and lots of friends. Nice to meet you!

[@r2kin2phils]

You could be the best tourism ambassador for the Philippines.. much appreciated that. Saying this as Philippine born guy.

[@mela6046]

@@everymanhasastory we all agree U have the best videos

[@jamesblankenship5439]

I love this video. I'm on my last steps to get there. I'm going share with my wife and daughter who is worth checking out. Not in that way. Their kind of people you want in life.

[@slop100]

Love this video Mark, I also plan on moving as soon as this pandemic is over and I can travel. Keep up the good work.

[@scottriley4486]

thanks Mark, I have been on this journey now in researching the Philippines for approx. 6 months. I bellieve that I have absorbed so much as far as the pros and cons that its really time just to make the decision. The earliest would be Sept of this year. With this video and others I believe I have made my decision.

[@samuelmendoza4117]

Bottom line Mark, you sound happy! Great video. I’ll contact you once I’m there!

[@shasta8523]

Very informative for anyone considering making the move, excellent video. I live in Chiang Mai, most everything you covered also is applicable to Thailand. Believe you will help lots of individuals on the fence to make the move or not, nice work!.

[@dccali5670]

Thank you Mark. I am moving there December 2022. Quitting my great high paying job in November.

[@jonathanrowe1827]

I came across your channel and I’ve watched a few of your videos but didn’t officially subscribe until this particular video. I’m currently working on my retirement and the government and paying off my military buyback so I should have a pretty good retirement at 62 currently at the age of 42. Both me and my wife are on TRICARE and I receive disability from the military currently. As I look around my house I look at all the things that I have accumulated and collected and realize that more than 90% of the stuff I won’t be shipping to the Philippines. None of my Star Wars toys or comics or video games. I just want a simple life in the Philippines. Checking out new places, eating at new places, getting certified in Scuba diving.

[@fuzznakano]

Good morning from Tokyo. Thank you Mark that was a very enjoyable one. Good advice. I have 2 beautiful sons, 14 and 9, so it’s a way off for me to move to the Philippines 🇵🇭. However I really enjoy hearing the stories and advice and the sounds of the chickens in the background it looks like a good place. Hopefully I’ll visit before too long.

[@jeffmueller3645]

Hi Mark, thanks for your encouragement. I will be moving there as soon as I can next year. I'm 65 and have been to Duma and Valencia many times since 2012. I have a young girlfriend in South Cebu but we will probably get a house somewhere in Negros. Hope to meet you, buddy.

[@karlenzmann1917]

All good points...I turn 62 next year, and hope to retire in March of 2022. I made my first trip to the Philippines last year, and loved it. I've now met a beautiful Filipina who lives in Palawan, and hope to be able to take my 3 week vacation with her in March (hopefully). My kids are both older now, so there is nothing to hold me back...

[@yenaing6575]

Hi Mark, you really inspired me, I feel hopeless in Australia for 15 years, would you mind if I contact you by email to get ideas and info?

[@janlotto1]

I enjoy your channel, thank you! My question is, do many expats move to the Philippines as a married couple? My wife and I (both Caucasian in our mid 50’s) have yet to come across a channel or guest on a channel who moved there together. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks again for your great content.

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

I knew of a expat couple who came to live in Dumaguete. Invested in a donut franchise. Made friends with locals and was frequently featured in a society column of a local newspaper. Not sure if they’re still there. I left in 2009. I know of Diane Pool and husband who sailed all the way from Marina del Rey and never left Tambobo Bay, a cove south of Dumaguete.

[@janlotto1]

Thank you for the great information

[@thomasboutin6045]

John- i suggest you BOTH come visit and get the feel . ONLY then you both answer WHY MOVE HERE ?

[@akololomo4021]

@@thomasboutin6045 try the water go visit iloilo Philippines its beautiful im from there, probably by the time u read this your over there already? Hahaha u two will the da ppl and the island life . Good luck

[@dingodave2464]

Your video was great and on the money. If only western men who see and believe. I am Australian been back and forth for 20years. Covid 19 has kept me here earlier then my plans. But I am doing ok and happy to be here. Australian mates have often said they could not understand wanting to be here, but they have never visited..

[@citationau]

I'm Australian and people just don't understand back home. Let them be, they are the ones suffering in their own misery. I don't even bother anymore.

[@biodiversity9808]

I have been living in London/UK for 18 years and i am totally lonely. I am 40 yo, visitied The Philippines last year and had amazing time, met lots of girls that i still chat online. I am considering moving to the Philippines in future. Maybe at the age of 50 i ll take the opportunity to retire there. Might move before. Also Thailand is in the options. Thanks for the tips.

[@neron500]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@MauiMikes]

Another great video! Thanks

[@arto694]

Thanks for the video Mark! Just waiting for the country to open! I plan to be first in line.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

Excellent video--you've convinced me to move to the Philippines when I retire in 2 years.

[@inday9680]

Hi Mark, Thank you so much for this video, very helpful and interested. This is the reason why you’re followers glued to your channel. I’m retired, I took my social security at 62 , four years ago. I’m glad to hear your so happy in the Philippines 🇵🇭 good luck!!! More blessed...👍😀

[@chuck5555]

Great chat....I’ll be there once my life situation changes. I take care of my 77 yo mom and I won’t leave her side. I do work and put in a lot of ot but it’s just to get my high 5 for retirement. Anyway. Great chat.

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

good luck to you man !!!!!!!! I plan to retire back to my native land someday also .......

[@wallykloubek4079]

Chuck 555 ...Chuck, I admire you for your dedication to your mother...I encourage you to make the move once you’re able to...Philippines is a great country to retire in....cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@tcdavis66]

I don’t see a place changing someone that’s bored or lonely, sure it can help but you have to make that change in your mind and your actions. My kids are older but my son the younger is 23. I’ve already feel like we don’t spend enough time together. It’s a life long endeavor to keep family close. Not sure if moving to Philippines would help this endeavor. Anyway great vid, and appreciate the open arms.

[@winpowell1024]

Mark, I always enjoy and appreciate your well-considered advice or observation. I plan to visit a woman friend in the Philippines when the virus hysteria ends and then decide what to do. Your explanation of the scattered-kid syndrome is familiar to me--three kids, three states and I see them maybe once a year. I am older than you, 82 years old, but according my doctor, maybe the youngest, healthiest 82 year old you'll meet. My vision is to move to Valencia/Dumaguete, so maybe I'll see you next year.

[@fym7976]

Thank you sir for all the appreciation you’re speaking in your true experience and enjoy the Phil can offer!👍🇵🇭🇨🇦

[@williammedeiros6821]

Mark thank you for your blog looking forward to retiring and be there next year at this time 😀

[@juanmoy4780]

If your retirement pension is only $1500/mo. You will be struggling in the US. $1500/mo goes a long way in the Philippines 🇵🇭, provided you are in good health !

[@brianlutkin2085]

Yes a great video there mark is it ? Just subbed, came across your channel and you do talk a lot of sense. You also talk to a lot of interesting guys. I live in England, in east Yorkshire. I'm 61 and have a thai wife. In the uk were suffering really bad with this Covid, I'm quite happy in the uk so will probably spend the rest of my days here. I know lots of people who go to Thailand, and many who have retired there. But what I'm hearing isn't great about retiring in Thailand. Will watch probably most of your vlogs in time so well done, keep it up okay. Bri and frei east Yorkshire.

[@Cons2911]

Wherever you’re going, try it out for some time, a month, extend if you like it. There will always be advantages and disadvantages, you just have to weigh them, see what matters more to you. But, if you’re not happy with you life, do something different, or just do something. Don’t let yourself burn out

[@ILikeCallOfDuty123]

Thanks, nice positive, true video.

[@RexTVRex]

I literally quitted my job as general Manager in Wendy's for 4 years. Now I lived here in Philippines No stress LOL

[@JJ38255]

What do you do for income now? I know the Wendy's in the Philippines pays a lot less. Lol

[@RexTVRex]

@@JJ38255 I started 3 business here. I talked about it in my KZbin channel too. :)

[@JJ38255]

@@RexTVRex Right that is good if you're successful at it and the startup costs are only a small portion of your net worth, because a lot of businesses are very risky and fail there in the Philippines .I prefer businesses that are low-key and very low overhead. Can't even tell you how many stories and people I've met that have been screwed out of their entire bar, nightclub, restaurant everything else. There yhis one popular bar nightclub somewhere outside of Cebu can't remember the name where it was like it had gone through like four different owners in just a few years because local officials had basically fined them out of business until they had to sell it to someone they know. I just subscribed to your channel . Looks interesting, plus I'm a gym rat myself.

[@RexTVRex]

@@JJ38255 Yeah, I lost with other investment also. But glad the apartment business I've started near the city has sustaining me in life already. I believed in business you should never be afraid in failures. If you do? then it will chase you and eat you. Remember the saying "its supposed to be hard. if it was easy, everybody would do it.

[@JJ38255]

@@RexTVRex yes I agree, good quote. Many people want to take the easy way but the hard way is usually the best way, and the way that will bring the most reward.

[@franek1643]

A very motivating story! Many tell that you have to have much insurance and money in the account to start an expat life, but you gave an example, how to make with low budget in the beginning. Money is the thing I worry about most, because I am not yet retired, so have to make some money to live.

[@stevelawson68]

Great video ! I'm contemplating taking early retirement at 55. I will take a hit on my pension but my wife and i have a house in Cebu that is already paid for. The more we watch your videos the more i really want to just pull the pin. I'm 51 now so just 4 more to go early. Your videos are great!

[@akololomo4021]

Mark !!! U Should be a ambassador for lonely, singles middle age men for Philippines Islands 🏝. 🤙 great advice Mark

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sureshr7510]

Nice vlog Mark. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing. I am planning to visit in 2021 or when allowed to come.

[@lesleyr6789]

Hey Mark, great video. I plan to move to PH in early 2022 for the adventure & excitement. I am 55, & want to seek the thrills of traveling & exposure to new cultures like I did during my 26 years in army. My 3 adult kids have already said they want to come to visit. Les from New York

[@mela6046]

Hi fr overtaxed NYC metro area...Litchfield County, CT...we have more years yet we want out of NYC area....

[@my_other_side473]

Are u already in the PH?

[@zooljab9323]

Mark... you made so much sense man... Its just because of COVID, if not I will be there in a heart beat man.. and your experience is priceless man.. I love the fact that you guys are helping each other to stay afloat.. I would be able to contribute as well, sure will man... if its just to make all our lives a bit better, why not right ? Can't wait to chill with you and Paul...

[@zooljab9323]

@@everymanhasastory definitely coming and looking forward to receive wisdom from all you guys.. I am 57 years old this year... You guys are around my eldest brother's age and he is not doing as well as all of you... Hence I have made the decision to start living especially when my youngest offspring is totally independent now...

[@LifeinLao]

lovely lovely lovely said.

[@gauguin007]

My impression is that to live in the Philippines you need a passive income of about 24K USD/yr. So you need to be on a pension or have substantial investments.

[@davidcopperfieldsny]

@@119jle are you saying he isn't telling the truth?

[@duhhawaiian]

Nice to hear Mark. Thanks.

[@thecylistpoet2988]

Nice video. Inspiring. I'm in a job I hate and I'm planning to change course and hopefully end up abroad.

[@golftayotaranatravelfamily7263]

Thanks for sharing your own story, I really would like to go back early next year to continue my advocacy.

[@gilbertgarrido297]

You are a good promoter of the place you and I love.

[@joeonthego606]

Great video!

[@unclecharles3617]

I will turn 62 in June 2021 and will retire. My Filipina wife and I currently live in Nebraska. We are having a house built in Cavite and plan to retire there as soon as my first SS check is deposited to my account. Many of the reasons you described in this video pertain to my decision to come there. My wife is the one with the what ifs... Lol I have always been the one who jumps in both feet first and learns how to swim afterwords. Thank you for your inspirational information and for giving confirmation to my wife that early retirement and leaving this dog eat dog rat race isn't a bad idea after all. ❤️

[@wallykloubek4079]

Uncle Charles ...Charles, how far is your house along? Have you got the electrical wiring in yet? I’m asking because over there they usually don’t put in ground wiring and only use two wire instead of three as in the rest of the world! I told my brother in law to make sure but it never happened! When I got there I saw that it’s only two wires and he said that I meant to use a ground wire from the breaker box to the ground...so, I suggest that you check this out and insist that all receptacles are grounded...it’s so difficult to get things right unless you stand over them. Luckily,my house is well built but I can’t say that for many others....good luck...cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@unclecharles3617]

@@wallykloubek4079 Thanks for the heads up. We haven't had the plumbing or electric installed yet. My in-laws are overseeing the construction. My brother in law is a welder and he hired two professional masons who needed the work due to the pandemic. My wife's niece is a certified electrician and will be doing the electrical work soon. She has already told us she plans on installing a grounded system, and also said she can get us a bargain price to install a solar grid tie system. My wife designed our house, she majored in drafting in high school. We avoided using an expensive contractor and my sister in-law has been occasionally hiring some local "side car boys" to mix cement and shovel landfill. They appreciate the opportunity for side work in these trying times. I pay them daily and feed them well while they are in the job. It's coming along well and we are hoping to move there by August at the latest.

[@marivicremulla5540]

Your place is so beautiful that mountain love it were happy you being here in the Philippines

[@Johnb-ht1je]

I go to the Philippines every year. I have been to many countries throughout the world and the Philippines has the most friendliest people!

[@andrewwillson8634]

Thanks 🙏 My fiancé lives inCebu

[@pacoandellie]

Wow! That's so wonderful that you have a social life. Especially with people that you have things in common with. I'm in the exact same place here in the states. I've wondered for years why I don't seem to click with people I work with and around me. I do have a quick question: Can you teach English if you are older than 50?

[@paultacoma8282]

Thanks Mark

[@ma.janettecelda3249]

dont talk to strangers in America and other country will make you lonely and depress while here people will talk to you have conversation making friends life here in simple you can enjoy the mall and beaches.just dont expect high standard of living if you have money its up to you

[@toneloko930]

I tried working in two jobs the last two years after I retired from the Air Force after 22 years, and I am just not feeling it. I feel tired, bored, under-utilized and this pandemic has made it worse. Not close to adult kids. Wife’s family all lives in PI and now she’s a Lola. I’m only 43 but I ready to try something different. Hoping pension and disability comp will be enough to enjoy life. I don’t want to just survive either. Thanks for your insights.

[@greyman1555]

This was really great. The positivity was super helpful in helping me to really look forward to my plans that are pending because of the situation. Looking forward to the Philippines!

[@soundslight7754]

This is the second video of this channel I've watched and it resonated with me. Here there are no dancing girls, loud music and that jazz. I feel sincerity and words coming out from the heart. I write to express my appreciation and ask please don't change the format in search of mass audience: don't become just one like 1000s other soulless commercial channels chasing and grabbing money at every opportunity. Keep your integrity and your loyal audience's patronage will support the channel. I also wonder if you have or can make a video about rules, tips and options to come for long stay with a view to settling in the Philippines. Thanks a lot man.

[@dontcensorme9853]

Meetup groups are a decent way to meet others in the USA if you want to make friends especially if you have moved after a certain age. I lived previously in the Philippines and one of the advantages is that there are quite a few people who have plenty of time to do things other than work.

[@larrywebb8485]

Do you have Medicare Mark? Just wondering if I should get it if I’m going to the Phils. Can’t use it there I hear.