I think you misunderstood me... I'm not sending her luxury money, this is survival money...This thread is starting to annoy me a bit. I don't think some of you realise the costs in the Philippines?Originally Posted by stevewool
My wife can only get a part-time job, that pays 100php per day. There is a minimum wage in the Philippines, but nobody seems to pay it?...How is she supposed to live on that?
Most of us have been to the Philippines a lot Sim11UK, so we make judgements on finances based on our experiences.
These judgements are based on so many things that are different for all of us.
I supported my wife before we got married and also now that she is no longer working in the UK getting ready for our first child.
Yes I understand that, but your original post said you doubted many sent £200 with the yikes smilie after it.
As it has progressed, you can see many send more, now I'm using the yikes smilie
Basically what I send pays her Boarding House rent, bills, half decent food etc. As she says, she leads a simple life, she's not interested in designer gear, parlours etc. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to send it, as it is a struggle, but whilst we are apart, I have to make sure she is provided for, she's my wife after all.
It is surprising, but with a weak £ & a strong Peso, money dosen't go that far.
can i ask you sim and others on here why is your wife in the phils still and are you wanting them to be here or you would rather be there if you could
Just personal circumstances that's all, it's not good believe me. Ideally, I know she really wants me out there, I don't have a problem with that, but I'd like us to try both Countries.
Hi Sim11UK,Yes I understand that, but your original post said you doubted many sent £200 with the yikes smilie after it
As it has progressed, you can see many send more, now I'm using the yikes smilie
Basically what I send pays her Boarding House rent, bills, half decent food etc. As she says, she leads a simple life, she's not interested in designer gear, parlours etc. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to send it, as it is a struggle, but whilst we are apart, I have to make sure she is provided for, she's my wife after all.
It is surprising, but with a weak £ & a strong Peso, money dosen't go that far.
I think it is admirable that you are sending what you think is the correct amount.
I still think my first post is correct regarding the amount, but this is only my guess.
I prefer to plan for property to go to my wife one day and that all her needs are met in the meantime.
I work 60-70 hours/week to facilitate this.
We do what we have to do.
Well we know from living in this country, that there are the have's & the have nots & that everyones expectations are different.Hi Sim11UK,
I think it is admirable that you are sending what you think is the correct amount.
I still think my first post is correct regarding the amount, but this is only my guess.
I prefer to plan for property to go to my wife one day and that all her needs are met in the meantime.
I work 60-70 hours/week to facilitate this.
We do what we have to do.
If we earn more money, we become used to more money.
If we don't have so much, then we have to spread our jam a little thinner.
I'd like to state I'm in the latter group...We prefer the simple life anyway.
That's great Sim11Uk,Well we know from living in this country, that there are the have's & the have nots & that everyones expectations are different.
If we earn more money, we become used to more money.
If we don't have so much, then we have to spread our jam a little thinner.
I'd like to state I'm in the latter group...We prefer the simple life anyway.
It is also nice to send some extra money over when we have a windfall
I think this sends a good signal also.
sim , most of us came from a simple life i have 5 sisters and 7 brothers so we did not have that much, we all crave for that simple life, i dont want anything or need anything i am happy with what i have and what i will get in the future
Blimey!
I agree Sim.Yes I understand that, but your original post said you doubted many sent £200 with the yikes smilie after it
As it has progressed, you can see many send more, now I'm using the yikes smilie
Basically what I send pays her Boarding House rent, bills, half decent food etc. As she says, she leads a simple life, she's not interested in designer gear, parlours etc. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to send it, as it is a struggle, but whilst we are apart, I have to make sure she is provided for, she's my wife after all.
It is surprising, but with a weak £ & a strong Peso, money dosen't go that far.
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