Hi Fitzy. I have, indeed, been working in the Phils. for over 18 months now. I am currently an ESL teacher in the largest English academy in the Philippines.
I am 'supposedly' well paid as a foreign teacher with good qualifications and lots of experience.
I earn nowhere near a grand a month but I have a nice apartment with cable and Internet and I run a new motorcycle. Therefore one could say I am comfortable.
However, I do have to watch the pennies every month. If an emergency arose where I needed some money, I would be in big trouble.
I cannot speak of other professions, but a foreigner is paid considerably more that a Filipino in the teaching profession.
Good luck with your decision, whatever that may be.
Al.
