Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
The money you send to philippines Novie is almost half my total monthly income and I have to pay £400 per month rent plus all utility bills and car finance internet etc: and we manage very well because we budget very carefully!! With respect, don't you think you are being a little over the top!
I have just read back the thread so Ill explain my side.

First and foremost I have a 5 year old daughter that I left in the Philippines which was looked after by my sister. My parents are old enough to do baby sitting for me but support are always there. Now, we are not paying any rent like you mike and like what other said here, we have different circumstances in life. My sister resigned from her job in a restaurant as a supervisor just to look after my daughter and its just fair that I pay her back a little bit. Much more expensive to get nanny. It doesnt mean that I married a brit, the brit pays everything. I aint that type. As much as I can I save couple of quid (in laws little treat) and give my savings to support my daughter's needs back in Davao.

It isnt over the top, it is just I am a mother who wants best for my child.