i dont think it makes much difference at all, they would still need a visa to come hereOriginally Posted by Manila_Paul
i dont think it makes much difference at all, they would still need a visa to come here
Hong Kong is a great place to live with family too.
TBF, I think British women are more subtle, calculating and less direct and are prepared to wait until they've got you firmly in their claws before playing the money card. I do agree though that some guys can let their guard down somewhat when it comes to Filipina women.
Valid point although I reckon most guys automatically think of the Philippines when it comes to Pinays which is logicalI know I did!
Yes, they would need a visa to work but Hong Kong immigration law is quite strict. The employer usually has to show they've tried and not been able to recruit a Hong Kong native or prove that the worker has some sort of special skill. Which doesn't really apply to bar and shop work. And unemployment is still relatively high in HK. I would guess a lot of it is cash in hand and off the books and such workers are easier to recruit among the (possibly terminated) domestic helpers already in HK.
Yeah, exactly. All I was basically saying to the original poster was: don't forget the OFWs. There are Filipina gems in every corner of the globe! It doesn't have to be the Philippines or nothing.Valid point although I reckon most guys automatically think of the Philippines when it comes to Pinays which is logical
Obviously know Victoria Harbour but where is the latter?Hong Kong is a great place to live with family too.
So we have established OFW's are the best bet. You state that they get a Sunday off every blue moon. All the guys require now is the 20 years to court them. Goodness me why is life through the eyes of a twenty something western male so simplistic. If only it was. No offence intended ok.
Different rules mate,OFW's (even indonesian muslims)were usually a bit more liberated once away from the maria clara ideals of PinasAll the guys require now is the 20 years to court themPinays working overseas are a little more open from those living under the ever watchful eye of parents or older siblings,thats a fact whether they are working in Honkers singapore the middle-east or even here in the UK,they are a lot more approachable,in pinas local reputation means a lot,once no ones watching things can often change.
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
Graham,I once had an indonesian girlfriend I met at the exact spot your top pic is taken,TST near the clock,the overhead walkway looking over to the islandThat place is wall to wall pinays on a sunday though not as many as the tens of thousands who flock to central
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
Point taken Tawi but, Im sure glad I met my wife where she was born and grew up, i met most of her cousins and all her close family. i wanted to meet them, for sure, what they are and stand for, my wife Jane will be the same. Imagine meeting your future wife in a cafe in Hammersmith, just her, no family to relate to. Just my opinion ok But, im glad we took route, we took.
The second pic is the beach at Pui O, on Lantau Island
where we lived...about 300 yards back from where the kids were paddling.
Yep, lots meet in Kowloon Park too, and of course Central on HK Island.Graham,I once had an indonesian girlfriend I met at the exact spot your top pic is taken,TST near the clock,the overhead walkway looking over to the island
Before I brought the family over from the Phils to live on Lantau, I had an apt. off Nathan Road TST for about a year.
Was a married man, so had to be a good boy though.
I had one in Wanchai for a while near Southorn basketball courts,I was unmarried and if those walls could speak they would make a kalbo guys hair curlI had an apt. off Nathan Road
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
Likewise ... it's more natural, somehow ... and it makes sense ...!
None taken but you really need to read what I've said properly. I don't state anywhere that they get a 'Sunday off every blue moon'. I said they get every Sunday off full stop (and the 13 public holidays). Or to be more accurate, they must get a 24 hour uninterrupted break every week *by law*. Nearly always Sunday but some get Saturday instead (which is unpopular for obvious reasons!)
That doesn't mean they can *only* go out on that day off though and they have to work non-stop the rest of the time! Some very harsh Chinese families may keep them working late in the evening but this isn't typical. This is one major downside though. They work hard long hours but then that isn't really any different to a large percentage of the working women in the Philippines. And either way, we're talking about Long Distance Relationships here and not a traditional courting arrangement. In my view, it is no a brainer if you're starting out. You can meet the family (much
This is not to knock anyone who has gone the Philippines route and it has worked - it is advice for those considering dating a Filipina for the first time and especially for those who've already had hassle in the Philippines and think this it is the only option. There is nothing simplistic about this. I'm talking from personal experience dating Filipinas in Hong Kong. For sure, if you live and work there it is easier but if you're planning a LDR and are only going to meet for a short time in person before marrying anyway, finding someone in HK, Singapore, or wherever, is a far better bet than the Philippines.
Very nice. I lived on Lamma when I was in HK. A pain in the **** to commute from but was made up for the by the beautiful beaches nearby.The second pic is the beach at Pui O, on Lantau Island
where we lived...about 300 yards back from where the kids were paddling.
Hi corjoh,
You could also cool things down and not send any money for six months and see if she is still interested then.
Take time with this lady, I can see a lot of red flags especially with her numerous online activities.
Be very careful
Oh yes, Lamma is nice too.
Used to take me a couple of hours to get to work from my place, but well worth it.
I loved Hong Kong, and to me it really had everything. Had I been single I'd still be there now, but the kids needed to go to school in the UK, so that was our next move.
if you live in the uk, i cant see what the difference will be, maybe not being able to get your end away on the first date and having to take the family out instead
meeting the wifes family for the first time and showing your intention towards your intended maybe old fashioned, i remember it well...we took my mother inlaw to jerrys grill and she had the squid and she said we looked good together
i have learnt to do what my wife says!
Usually not much chance of that in HK for a while either! I remember going on a first date in HK and moving in for a peck on the cheek at the end. When I opened my eyes she was halfway down the road waving goodbye!if you live in the uk, i cant see what the difference will be, maybe not being able to get your end away on the first date and having to take the family out instead
I think the main benefit of somewhere like HK or Singapore is, is that if you're planning to marry and go back to the UK, the OFWs have already shown ability to settle well in a foreign country. In fact, they've already shown ability to live and look after a family in a foreign country. So if you're planning to start a family, this is another plus point. Everything can be right with a girl in the Philippines but this could let you down. It doesn't mean they will *definitely* settle in the UK, and girls from the Philippines definitely won't, but you give yourself a very good chance with OFWs.
Really, it just the case of dating a Filipina but without the many hassles of the Philippines itself. Hell, why do you think so many Filipinas are so keen to go to places like Hong Kong in the first place?
By the way, I freely admit I'm batting for the OFWs here because they deserve a shot at happiness and most don't even really get that shot. There are virtually no Filipino guys around and the local guys usually aren't interested. They've got a strong sense of duty because they're often the eldest in the family and are sending nearly all their money back home to send their younger brothers and sisters through school etc. You'd find it very hard to go wrong with them, in my experience.
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