Moving Abroad - Why or Why Not?

**jut703** · November 19th, 2018 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Verbl Kint

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What's your point? We were only talking about income percentiles.

Going back to the NSCB FIES survey, factoring in other qualitative indicators, you're considered high-income if:

1) Household income is 200k/month
2) You have 3 or more cars
3) You have 3 or more aircons
4) Household head is a top corporate executive, businessman, or politician
Defining who's rich: How rich is "rich" in the Philippines? - PinoyMoneyTalk.com

This definition of the NSCB is more accurate than the outdated (and terribly subjective) metric of NEDA.

And again, quite a lot of people in this forum qualify for the high-income indicators stated above.

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**Ry_Tower** · November 19th, 2018 09:47 PM

Ah basta ako C lang. Pero happy pa din ako.

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**MR_BIG18** · November 19th, 2018 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Ah basta ako C lang. Pero happy pa din ako.

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Yun ang buttom line...."happy"

**jut703** · November 19th, 2018 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Ah basta ako C lang. Pero happy pa din ako.

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Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

Yun ang buttom line...."happy"

Exactly bros! Doon tayo kung saan tayo masaya. [emoji106]

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**EQAddict** · November 19th, 2018 10:49 PM

I am in a wierd situation. Im happy here in the Philippines and have no intention of leaving. Work and finances are good, all my friends are here, family is here and i have found myself in a nice comfort zone.

But...i want my kids to work abroad and live abroad. If that means being an empty nester earlier than normal, then so be it. The politics of patronage, dynasties and 3rd world compensation is not the environment I would want to see them operating in. I was lucky to be where i am today, but i dont want them to rely on luck. Hard work should be the only ticket needed.

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**essjei55** · November 19th, 2018 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Ah basta ako C lang. Pero happy pa din ako.

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Agree to this. As long as you are happy and contented, life is good.. [emoji120]

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**Vodka** · November 19th, 2018 11:42 PM

i might try the expat life eventually. i've been to most asian countries and many US states. taiwan seems like an interesting place. relatively low cost of living. friendly people. short plane ride to/from PH

**benchph1** · November 20th, 2018 12:43 AM

For me, my choice of career does not pay as much here as it does abroad. And i’m already almost 40 so its too late to switch careers.

My major reasons for Moving Abroad again are Peace & Order & Healthcare. Something i dont see inproving in the next 20-30 years.

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**jojopad** · November 20th, 2018 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

I am in a wierd situation. Im happy here in the Philippines and have no intention of leaving. Work and finances are good, all my friends are here, family is here and i have found myself in a nice comfort zone.

But...i want my kids to work abroad and live abroad. If that means being an empty nester earlier than normal, then so be it. The politics of patronage, dynasties and 3rd world compensation is not the environment I would want to see them operating in. I was lucky to be where i am today, but i dont want them to rely on luck. Hard work should be the only ticket needed.

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As a parent we want what's best for our children, but sometimes what we want is not necessarily good for our children. Let our kids decide for themselves. The best thing we can do for them is to support them, e.g. provide them the best education, help them to become resilient and think for themselves, support their aspirations unconditionally. If they want to stay here in PH, let them be. If they want to challenge themselves and pursue a better life elsewhere (which is what we want for our kids) , give them all the support.

**jojopad** · November 20th, 2018 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by benchph1

For me, my choice of career does not pay as much here as it does abroad. And i’m already almost 40 so its too late to switch careers.

My major reasons for Moving Abroad again are Peace & Order & Healthcare. Something i dont see inproving in the next 20-30 years.

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Same sentiments. I wish I had the guts back then when I was younger. It gets harder when you reach 40 and you have a family to feed. Migrating to another country is a huge challenge. I admire those who have the guts to delay the present but short gratification for a better life elsewhere. No regrets though for deciding to stay here in PH, but for those who want to pursue a better life outside this country, that is definitely a good choice. PH will always be among those countries at high risk of instability, no matter what we do. Natural disasters (this is a huge factor), political uncertainty, the odds will always stack up against this country. Don't get me wrong. I love my country and I prefer to live here until the very last breath, but the reality is that there are many factors that will make it difficult for this country to become like Singapore, or even surpass the quality of life at Malaysia or Thailand.

Kung saan ka masaya is not enough. Even those below the poverty line will say that just to pat themselves at the back and convince themselves that life is good.