Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
Hello Lastlid, lots of reasons really as I find it too hot 365 days ayear, also lots of noise 24 hours a day, pollution, no health & safety measures in place, and if you have a serious road accident just remember there is no way you can get to a hospital quickly. Also there are lot's of catastrophes, earthquakes, floods ect. Lastlid, I have peace of mind living in the UK and sleep well at night. Don't mean to put steve or anyone else off, but what I will say is do plenty of research before you make your mind up about living in Philippines. I'm looking forward to taking Maritess for a months holiday after she has done her ILR.
Excellent post Michael...you've thrown off the rose tinted glasses.

This is the reality.....yes, we all de stress while on holiday but what about months even years later...the security we all take for granted living in the UK all but goes out the window there.

Unless you are well minted and able to live a better life around in the Philippines than here and im meaning nice new cars big safe houses, be able to travel to UK as and when you please and of course shop without counting your pesos just like most of us do here then, for sure, me and my family personally wouldn't entertain going there.

Believe me after a while you will start making comparisons..things will start to get under your skin...if your not a fan of incompetence, you wont like it, I guarantee.

Like Michael said...make the investment and spend a length of time there..a year maybe...basing one's future on two fortnight holidays is not my idea of good preparation.

You gotta experience it yourself not hearsay..its a life time gamble...if it goes pear shaped you wanna be in a position to only put the blame on yourself.

Just my opinion Steve...Good Luck