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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    This is a scenario of a friend. She is torn whether to join the husband or not.She will be grateful to know your advice. Thanks in advance.

    Husband works abroad, who comes home (Philippines) at company's expense once a month (3days stay only). Four kids, all boys - 1 going to uni, 3 going to secondary educatiom. Education is not free and quite expensive. Wife is working by choice. They miss each other a lot.

    If wife/kids join husband abroad, here is what they get -
    Husband/wife are together
    Kids education is free except the uni.
    The Eldest kid doesn't want to go, means she will be leaving him.
    It is really hard situation for ur friend to decide, but I think their children are all grown up now,and if there somebody they can trust to look after with their eldest then why not?

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    If your friend didnt struggle financially I would tell her to stay where ever she are (w/ kids) living in the UK is not really paradise, you would struggle to the weather here and things are way to expensive.
    it might not be a paradise but if coming to the UK is to be with ur family or loved ones isnt it no matter how freezing it will be or how struggling the life is we'll still go for it??


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post

    it might not be a paradise but
    Personally my idea of paradise is in the UK by the fireside eating a curry and drinking a stella watching the "Dave" channel.


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    Quote Originally Posted by James Hubbard View Post
    Personally my idea of paradise is in the UK by the fireside eating a curry and drinking a stella watching the "Dave" channel.
    Hello again James! You are entitled to your opinion that - paradise is in the UK

    UK is not the only country in the world apart from the Philippines. I think you should travel more and have a look around and you will realise what I mean. I Saying this doesn't mean that UK is not a paradise.

    Q -What makes the place paradise?
    A -The people in that place.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    Hello again James!
    UK is not the only country in the world apart from the Philippines. I think you should travel more and have a look around and you will realise what I mean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    Hello again James! You are entitled to your opinion that - paradise is in the UK

    UK is not the only country in the world apart from the Philippines. I think you should travel more and have a look around and you will realise what I mean. I Saying this doesn't mean that UK is not a paradise.

    Q -What makes the place paradise?
    A -The people in that place.
    can i ask,what advice did you put in your book about being nice on the internet

    the more you say the meaner you sound
    i have learnt to do what my wife says!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bornatbirth View Post
    can i ask,what advice did you put in your book about being nice on the internet the more you say the meaner you sound
    Hello bornabirth! First, why don't you buy one to find out?!
    Second, the book is about the life in the uk not about something else. Third, about 'the meaner you sound' that is entirely to you - that is you perception of me. Fourth, it was a reply to JH.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    Hello bornabirth! First, why don't you buy one to find out?!
    Second, the book is about the life in the uk not about something else. Third, about 'the meaner you sound' that is entirely to you - that is you perception of me. Fourth, it was a reply to JH.
    yep,you skipped that chapter
    i have learnt to do what my wife says!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bornatbirth View Post
    can i ask,what advice did you put in your book about being nice on the internet the more you say the meaner you sound
    Hello again bornabirth! I would just like to clarify things. When I said what I said, I was merely stating and telling to JH that - wherever/anywhere - IS A PARADISE. And what makes it THE PEOPLE.

    To be understood and make it plainly - I may be living in a slum area, bec I have my family, it's a paradise! We could living in a mansion with no one in it, no soul!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    Hello again bornabirth! I would just like to clarify things. When I said what I said, I was merely stating and telling to JH that - wherever/anywhere - IS A PARADISE. And what makes it THE PEOPLE.

    To be understood and make it plainly - I may be living in a slum area, bec bec I have my family, it s a paradise! Whoat could living in a mansion with no one in it, no soul!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bornatbirth View Post
    can i ask,what advice did you put in your book about being nice on the internet

    the more you say the meaner you sound
    It's ok - it's a matter of credibility! I don't need any as I'm not trying to sell anything!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bless.books View Post
    Hello again James! You are entitled to your opinion that - paradise is in the UK

    UK is not the only country in the world apart from the Philippines. I think you should travel more and have a look around and you will realise what I mean. I Saying this doesn't mean that UK is not a paradise.

    Q -What makes the place paradise?
    A -The people in that place.
    James and Bless I think you should both switch countries
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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    It is really hard situation for ur friend to decide, but I think their children are all grown up now,and if there somebody they can trust to look after with their eldest then why not? it might not be a paradise but if coming to the UK is to be with ur family or loved ones isnt it no matter how freezing it will be or how struggling the life is we'll still go for it??
    Hello Kimmi! Thanks for your good advice. Yes, it is really hard and the weigth is on her specially. Bec it is not just her or her husband, it is for the whole family. If I may mention, it is not in the UK, it is in another East Asian country.

    Yes, they have someone they can trust to look after the eldest son, but you know how it is handling a teenager.

    Yes, I agree with you, talking about being with the family. And that is why she is having a big dilemma bec once she signed up to it, it is going to be permanent more or less. And this of course will make a great impact on the kids life.


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