Pinay in the UK

[KeithD]

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

[Mrs Daddy]

In my experience Boss first few months I did but that was then I feel at home now and more settled than ever. and I dont miss PI that much now

[Northerner]

Hhhmmmm. This is a thread I'd like to see grow!

I would also like to ask, did any Pinay find support amongst other Pinays?

What helped the "settling in" process?

[Mrs Daddy]

I have never met any pinay in our area not till I was about a year and a half in our area when I enrolled at college but thats about it.IMHO its better to live in a place which is a pinay area free not to offend anybody but its hard to find a true and honest pinay here not unless you knew them already back home.

[maria_and_matt]

Hhhmmmm. This is a thread I'd like to see grow!

I would also like to ask, did any Pinay find support amongst other Pinays?

What helped the "settling in" process?

never rely on other pinays for support

[trader dave]

I have never met any pinay in our area not till I was about a year and a half in our area when I enrolled at college but thats about it.IMHO its better to live in a place which is a pinay area free not to offend anybody but its hard to find a true and honest pinay here not unless you knew them already back home.

i am glad you said that mrs daddy because i know many think like that but are afraid to say so

[Northerner]

Yeah, I actually thought that there was a small but active Filipino community around. No wonder Cebu Cafe in Manchester closed down..

[Mrs Daddy]

Thanks to somebody who give me a rep for this thread

[Mrs Daddy]

i am glad you said that mrs daddy because i know many think like that but are afraid to say so

I hope I done no harm am just being honest

[Sophie]

Pinay in the UK

This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

Hmmmm i'm still figuring it out.....lol

[Mrs.JMajor]

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

First few months its boring, no job at all, but now a days, it was really great for me, once Jed will be here, cant ask for more, my life was definitely complete, havent done any mistake I guess as my hubby call me angel

[LEAHnew]

Hmmmm i'm still figuring it out.....lol

I can't say yet just to agree

[lizaphil]

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

when my first year here in uk,i do miss my son,my family and all my friend,but after 6months i start go to work everyday and make some friend and make money and now i got my ILR

i dont want to go back home now,i injoy my life here in the uk to live
because i got everything i want

[kimmi]

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

In my situation Ive been here in the UK for nearly two years now, in my first few months I really missed home but it helps that my husband make sure that I talked to my family almost everyday. Just got lucky I found job here right away which helps me settle and adjust easily and the people in here are so laid back, nice and very friendly..

[bornatbirth]

I have never met any pinay in our area not till I was about a year and a half in our area when I enrolled at college but thats about it.IMHO its better to live in a place which is a pinay area free not to offend anybody but its hard to find a true and honest pinay here not unless you knew them already back home.

never rely on other pinays for support

why do you think that?

do you ever think theres a reason you cant make friends with other pinays close to you,i cant believe other pinays cant be trusted but seeing how some of you cant get on in this forum.....im wondering what is the reasons..

[Tawi2]

I have never met any pinay in our area not till I was about a year and a half in our area when I enrolled at college but thats about it.IMHO its better to live in a place which is a pinay area free not to offend anybody but its hard to find a true and honest pinay here not unless you knew them already back home.

Theres PFZ's (pinay free zones)being set up all over the country

[KeithD]

Tawi: There are only 3,244,253 avatars left on the internet and at this rate you'll be running out soon

[Tawi2]

Imelda had 3000 pairs of shoes,avatars are my little pecadillo

[LadyJ]

Tawi: There are only 3,244,253 avatars left on the internet and at this rate you'll be running out soon

the last avatar he'll pick would the same yours

[Mrs Daddy]

why do you think that?

do you ever think theres a reason you cant make friends with other pinays close to you,i cant believe other pinays cant be trusted but seeing how some of you cant get on in this forum.....im wondering what is the reasons..

Be a filipino and you`ll learnooopppsss my mouth are sealed Its the thing you`ll learn.Am not saying that every pinay can`t be trusted its just that seldom you find true friend nowadaysOf course I have a Filipina friend here as well am not recluse

[bornatbirth]

the last avatar he'll pick would the same yours

he could get the same as yours and you can have a stare off

[Mrs Daddy]

Theres PFZ's (pinay free zones)being set up all over the country

Thanks TawiYou know what I mean

[Tawi2]

I know what you mean

[Mrs Daddy]

I know what you mean

Its our Li`l secret

[Mrs.JMajor]

why do you think that?

do you ever think theres a reason you cant make friends with other pinays close to you,i cant believe other pinays cant be trusted but seeing how some of you cant get on in this forum.....im wondering what is the reasons..

------------------ since penny absent at the moment, I am borrowing her fav smilies

Tawi: There are only 3,244,253 avatars left on the internet and at this rate you'll be running out soon

I didnt realize he change again after that sexy butt i saw last night

[Mrs.JMajor]

when my first year here in uk,i do miss my son,my family and all my friend,but after 6months i start go to work everyday and make some friend and make money and now i got my ILR

i dont want to go back home now,i injoy my life here in the uk to live
because i got everything i want

Almost as the same as mine Liza miss my son, luckily I am working now too, so ease a bit of missing my son

[Tonet]

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

On my first few months here it was sooo hard, i used to cry everyday. I dont know anyone aside from philip's family and 1 pinay friend, different surroundings, different kind of foods,and i missed my mother so bad. It didnt help that i was stuck at home (not allowed to work on fiancee visa). cant go out on my own because i'm not comfortable talking to people as my english was'nt that good and i dont undesrtand scottish accent.

Things changed when i start working, i got to know people, talking to them helped me with my english and understanding the accent. I gained confidence, i made some friends, i got money to buy foods and make fone calls to pinas more often. (philip gave me money when i was'nt working but it doesnt feel nice to keep asking him as he also needs to support me with other things)

No matter how much i struggle on my first few months here i still dont think i made a mistake. I was shocked with the kind of life waiting for me here in UK, but even if i knew beforehand what it was like i would still have came.

The descision to come here lead me to my happiness.

[miss.piggy]

On my first few months here it was sooo hard, i used to cry everyday. I dont know anyone aside from philip's family and 1 pinay friend, different surroundings, different kind of foods,and i missed my mother so bad. It didnt help that i was stuck at home (not allowed to work on fiancee visa). cant go out on my own because i'm not comfortable talking to people as my english was'nt that good and i dont undesrtand scottish accent.

Tonet, I can't believe when you said your english was not so good before -- it is now perfect!!!

Pinay in the UK

Time to be serious. This is especially for those Filipina's who have been here around a year or less. How have you found the UK, what is it like, do you miss home, have you made a mistake? Etc.....

I've been in the UK for more than 2 years. So far, I'm doing well with career, etc. But a part of me is longing for a more active social life. I sometimes think that it would have been perfect to have a cuppa with a friend or group of friends once a week, or atleast someone to go shopping with.

I understand Mrs Daddy's (and Maria's) opinion though. I have lived in HK for a few good years and met the most vicious pinays. But at the same time, I met a few professionals and previous domestic helpers who's married Brits, Aussies, etc. who are all equally intellectual and very nice people. Over the years, they became my support group and I would not honestly say that i've had a few good years there without them. This is something that I am missing here in the UK. Most pinays in our area are nurses, and their scheds are all over the place, so it's difficult to catch them around. Some I just get to see once or twice a year!

[Ann07]

First few months really tough But that's life i guess when you moved to be with your husband Love everything ive got now two lovely boys and very loving husband and very supportive in laws

Its a matter of sacrifice for the greater good

[Sophie]

But a part of me is longing for a more active social life. I sometimes think that it would have been perfect to have a cuppa with a friend or group of friends once a week, or atleast someone to go shopping with.

So far, in my 4 months of stay here (going 5 months in a few days), this is also what i miss - active social life
I miss my friday night out with friends or meeting up for coffee or just dine out and chat and shop together - it was so much fun.....