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I just moved from Australia to Vietnam, packed up everything, and arrived with a backpack full of clothes. Been hear 4 months now and not missing anything back home. You hit the nail on the head. As you get older you want and need less. Love both your work.
Absolutely Andrew Is Correct Asia and Vietnam are so More Relaxing then the West and so much more Friendlier so I Decided to Retire to Vietnam with my Vietnamese Wife
@brettweary8491 I agree, in general, it's a more peaceful culture , people are happier...yes it has its problems, but its just different in so many ways (in a good way) than the west. ❤ Happy for you, enjoy ❤
As you get older, I think you give up on succeeding and just accept what you have and try to be happy with it. It is not that you don’t need more … it is just that you accept you don’t have more and can’t have more at that age.
I am pilipina . I been here in America for 34 years married white. I am so lucky with my husband very understanding and helping my family. I love my country Philippines. I never expected that the America changed. So sad 😢more prejudice hate Asian people and also white people. My sister and I been successful here in America. So sad that this country is going down. 🇵🇭🇺🇸🙏🙏😭🕊
Who cares if you married white as long as you are happy! Asians are experiencing some of the effects that minorities in the United States have been thru and still going thru...
Sir, I absolutely loved watching this video - can relate to it 1000 % - originally from NZ, got screwed by first NZ wife, she had an affair with my employee - got divorced - cruised for 5 years - got married again, lasted 8, she was a gambler - then third wife just happened to come along - out grocery shopping one Saturday morning, bumped into a friend, who had his friend with him, knew my story, jokingly said would I like to meet this Filipina lady - 32 years later we're still together - celebrated 25th wedding anniversary November last year - winding back the clock to 1977 (at age 37) and being alone at the time,was invited for a vacation to Philippines, by a Filipino missionary couple based in NZ - got off the plane, fell in love with the place and the people - that has never changed - always said I would retire here - sold the business, cashed up everything in NZ - been retired, living here permanently (became a Philippine resident after 6 months) now for 10 years - love it
Lucky man indeed congratulations..America is not great either yes were industrialized country but we had similarities on 3rd world country. America is not perfect. I came from a Filipino farmer with nothing ,i remember when I was young age my parents couldn't afford us to send in middle school because of poverty. I use to sell foods in cockpit arena, in supermarket I cry at young age i don't know why I'm in this situation while my classmates were in school. I cry alot try to hide to my parents my tears.at young age youd just accept it you can't ask for help to anyone else seems like I'm just a stray dog on the street. Despite all odds I promise myself I will change my future i am incharge of my life. I work hard I study I burn my eyebrows studying with just a candle lit in front of me..I changed my life when got a job overseas, ill become the best of the best in a company.,I went to America to pursue my career and my dream. Now having my own business I consider myself very successful. In years to come I will be coming home with all my knowledge strength and funds to return a favor to Philippines 🇵🇭
You convinced me more that my country Philippines is the country to stay until Im so old and gray. 2 of my children are in America as healthcare professionals and we have been back and forth for a visit but, after observing the rat race, we decided not to immigrate. Thank you for choosing our beloved country to stay. More power sir.
Yes, absolutely true about everything. I'm Filipino American, I work like there's no tomorrow, I work hard were I am right now, as a president of my own business, I consider myself very lucky. Someday I will throw the towel and be like you..
We are filipinos, living in Canada for 51 years, we love to hear your story, we hope you enjoy your life living in the Philippines, we appreciate your wisdom
Absolutely a fabulous video. I’m in the states. My Filipina wife passed away last year and I’m alone now. I’ve been to the Philippines several times with her in the past. She still has family living there in Neg. Occ. I’m mulling over if I should retire in the Philippines. Tired of the life here. I should be retired, but still working for comfort and day to day survival. Your video has sparked my interest in following my heart and doing a life reset. I will be spending my time doing the necessary research of going the Philippines to spend my remaining years and finally retiring. I enjoyed my stay when I was there and it’s definitely a slower pace of life and people are very hospitable than here. Thank you so much for opening my mind with new ideas.
I'm so glad I came across this interview. Paul's life story is so similar to mine. I'm Filipino born in the Philippines but basically grew up in the U.S.A. I too worked in Car Sales starting at 20yrs old in California. I really can relate to the ups & downs, I really appreciate these gentlemen telling their own personal life stories. I'm also glad that the Philippines is a good option for a lot of people to consider. Keep up the good life & good work my brothers. Love your content 👍God bless. 🙏
This is a great interview, it is heartfelt. We all have our stories leaving NA, I left Canada nine years ago, and how my life has changed. I am married to my Filipina wife and with two daughters, we are living permanently in the Philippines, every man has his story...
I must admit when living in the Philippines one certain occasions I have looked over my shoulder in fear. I never noticed this till I came back to Europe from the Philippines you are a walking gold mine and it becomes second nature to watch out.
@@lsmith6378 I rely mostly on my wife who is Filipina. I don't speak the language and although English is widely spoken in this country, I find it easier for my wife to venture out and deal with the local culture. I doubt that I would have remained in this place had it not been for the fact that I am married to a local woman, the culture in the Philippines is the exact opposite to my culture in Canada.
very true so many of the things that happened to him are carbon copy of my life, although like him i came through it, but well know what he went through, i am married as well but my wife moved to the uk, very early on i knew i would have struggled there in cebu. but we are fine here.
A lot of Filipinos chose to live in America for the American dream. He is one of those who did the other way around. His openness earns my respect. Hope Philippines brings you the simple joys.
Seriously one of the best, intense, most meaningful interviews I watched in my life. I can relate to so much what Paul says. The effect of people who smile (that's why I love love love SEA), I miss it too so much here in Center Europe. The advantage of having a lifestyle with not many "things" around you; the value of simplicity is what I learned in the Philippines too, I will be back for good.
I was there 2019 and I found the kindest people. The streets have very little trash (90-95% clean). I walk the streets for a.m. exercise and saw stray dogs that are not skinny and not sick. Love turo turo food. Best coconut and mango shakes!! Love the night scene at the boardwalk to eat tempura, balot,....listen to live music and San Miguel beer!
Manila has the best nightlife. I remember going to J. Nakpil St. in Malate, Manila and the streets are closed to traffic and turned into al frescò dining and bar with the best bands you'll ever hear anywhere in the world. Ahh, how I miss it.
We are blessed to have a country that everyone always love a simple retirement in the Philippines. I’m Pilipina from Inalad Siaton but residents in sibulan. Someday I will be relaxing and watching my nieces and nephews and lots of families. By the way.. I’m still working here in America and I miss my families… and need to work first …Lol.
What a great story. I relived my own horror during that recession as Paul was talking. It's like it is gone, people ask what happened, and you find yourself shaking your head and just moving on quietly. In 2003,4 &5 I went in and out of the Philippines. Next time I will stay.
I guess the difference between teens of Philippines and America is attributed to how each culture take care of babies. In the Philippines babies and parents sleep together so they grow up to be more respectful. The wisdom from these men is truly a guidance to younger men like me. Thank you!
PH and Filipinos are not perfect, but if you are in pursuit of simple, minimalist, laid back, diverse, nature loving, sincere, warm and FUN kind of everyday living and whichever kind of relationship and companionship, then you are in the right place. We do not have the grandeur of the other wealthy countries have, but a true Pinoy will not deny you of a simple yet sincerest smile. SMILE!
Sir, no country is perfect - it's what you make of it - I am a foreigner retired, living permanently in Philippines, now 10 years - married 25 years to a loving, caring Filipina - I love the place - don't want to be anywhere else - #1 here, the culture
I wish you happiness here in the Philippines. Also it is easier for you to go along with Filipinos simply because we Filipinos talks english and understand you better. Good to know you're liking your stay here. Filipinos loves to laugh and smile a lot. We take problems easy. Life is just temporary so avoid stressing much and enjoy more. Lots of good people here though.
The western world is toxic, I'm 37 from UK and planning retirement in Philippines to escape all the stressy boring lifestyles of people. Paul made the right choice, all expats in Philippines have 👍 Minimalist living Slow pace of life Feminine girls Happy people Good food Cheaper living costs Paradise Its all good in my books 👍 Great interview guys 👍
if you move here, just be ready for the noisy crows in the morning. Most expats hate it but most filipino houses have chickens. They use it as their natural alarm clock and they use chickens as food, especially during special occasions.
@@MakaiIELTS yes , hahahahahaha I don't mind it to be fair. Don't forget the sweeping of the twiggy brooms also. I had the privilege of touring Luzon with 2 filipina sisters. They took me to a cock fighting farm in ilocos, then after we went To a chicken pen, where they got me to pick a chicken that we could Eat that very night. And it was the best tasting chicken I ever ate. Yummy fresh chicken adobo 🍴🍗🐔
Surely PH and Filipinos are not perfect, we will never be, but if you are in pursuit of simplicity, minimalist, nature loving, sincere, warm but fun kind everyday living and relationship, then your choice is right!
I live in Japan for 18 yrs now life here is toxic too in Japan because people are like robots no emotions and they are so sad people, planning to go back to Philippines.
Im soooo bored and i was scrolling on utube to watch something and i saw this... This is awesome!! People from other country appreciate us ( filipinos ) and im so proud to be 1. Thanks for uploading this. Im about to watch some of ur video now. 🙂
Great interview. It is so gratifying to hear people talk who have come to the same conclusions as yourself about life. I rent a room in the middle of Saigon that most Westerners would complain is too small. But I feel the opposite way. I feel so grateful. I have a roof over my head, food in my mouth, great health, great Vietnamese friends. What more can a man ask for? Thanks for another great interview Mark and Paul!
I think one of the biggest things that would attract me to such a place is summed up by the words "women here are feminine, not feminist". It's not even to do with finding or wanting a partner; it's just that ease of relating to other people.
Asians are being targeted nowadays and I’m worried about my safety..I’m a Filipino and married to a retired sailor..everyday he watch YT videos that are selling houses in the Philippine and ABSCBN news. He wanted to live in the Philippine while I don’t want because of my health and our age and I still have 9 years before retirement. Watching this video, makes me change my mind...Maybe, God Willing, we will also live in the Philippine. I’m longing for a simple lifestyle and fresh air from our province .
@@LuvMyLilBabe she didn't even mention cnn 🤦♀️ I'm guessing your a fox and friends kind of person witch says alot about who or what kind of person you are.
Man....Paul, you've been through some serious 💩. Your a good hearted person too, I'm glad you finally found your happiness you deserve it 🤙 They don't make them like you anymore, especially here in the West.
Ain't that the truth. Since my Filipina wife passed away earlier this year and watching the social construct in America disintegrate I've had to start asking the serious questions about whether I'm better served retreating to my house in the Philippines and living out my life there. Lots of pros but lots of cons, so it's hard to know right now what the right decision is. Paul strikes me as a guy who is comfortable enough in his own skin to know what he wants out of his remaining years on this planet and has been lucky enough to find a little piece of Paradise after decades of "doing the right thing" and getting punished for it. I envy him to some degree, however in this moment I can't do what Paul is doing. PI is shut the fuck down; I couldn't get to my house there if I wanted to for the foreseeable future. There's also the issue of health care. I've got plenty of money to sustain a good life there, but their health care infrastructure is so poor in the area we live in there that if I did get seriously ill it's pretty much over for me at that point. The other con is that all of my kids and grandkids live here in WA and if I moved to the PI there's no telling when or if I'd ever get to see them again, and I love them too much to abandon that. I'd really appreciate friends like Paul if I lived over there, and Filipinos in general are some of the nicest, most happy-go-lucky people in the world considering the poverty most of them are forced to live in due to economics, politics, and the relentless onslaught of typhoons each year. I still love my in-laws though my wife is no longer with us, and the social atmosphere there is very appealing -- while there is little left of America I find compelling enough to live out my life here. I don't want to live in a society or community where the only thing we have in common is we're all pissed off at everything and everybody and it's "me first and fuck the rest of ya." Life is too damned short for this garbage. We'll see how it pans out but I can only hope to find friends there who are as decent as Paul and as down-to-earth as my in-laws (if I can ever enter the country again), and then maybe I'll see if I'd be willing to make such a sea-change in my life.
Mark and Paul..the Blues Brothers of interviewing. Straight talk, awesome stories and you always learn something in the end. Keep up the great work, guys.
Hi guys, I lost my house in 2010, too, but found a buyer to rent back to me for less than half my mortgage! Anyway, I will be joining you in PI, probably Duma area, as soon as they let me in!
Respect! I agree with both of you guys idea of now being a minimalist. It is good to reframe what success is and only hold what you can put in a suitcase, (so to speak). I am married to a Filipina and thank God for finally showing me real happiness. Good stories.
I can understand alot of what your saying , I am 61 years old living in las vegas 22 years working for the state of nev , I was thinking of moving to another country were the cost of living is much less . when I was in the army for 9 1/2 years I got to see many other countries with different cultures and traditions it is truly amazing , I have learned one must be very respectful , it is easy to offend people without even knowing it . the Philippines is very interesting , and very diverse, a short vacation may be in order . thanks for the video sir !!
Very kind of you to say Allen. Paul has done so much for me since I came here. The only reason I have a channel is becuse Paul showed me how to create one. He's still my RU-vid mentor.
I can certainly relate to many parts of this man's story. I don't miss the rat race and lack of respect we have for each other in the U.S. There's more peace of mind in the Philippines.
i admire you a lot paul.... I'm a filipino and to me when I was young and looking at all the American serviceman in my place (olongapo city) i look ar them as the luckiest people i the world. So for that I dream to be an amarican, willing to leaved the life in the PI just pursue the American life style... But now that I get what I want and become a citizen of America,i realized that it is not the way I really wanted. I saw the real color of America especially for those senoirs like us. I decided to cloaed my eys permanently under the hirzon where I was born.. because i don't wanna be like the seniors that i've seen here in America... that waking up in the morning having good breakfast then seat infront of the tv watching the news and sometimes end up fighting with your own TV... for sure I don't wanna be that way... with your proofs of being in the Island and having low profile life but happy and content.... for sure I will be like you and perhaps I will meet you one day... enjoy your life Paul and take take the best of what yiu can get from the Island.
If you are from US or wherever it is, it is a nice idea to spend your entire life in here because there can never be a pressure to feel. We exercise freedom better than any other country.
First thing, so happy he found his happiness. Be it in the Philippines or anywhere else. Yes, the Filipinos are naturally happy silly folks. I know, I am. Living in the states for 40 yrs but retirement definitely back there. He has a good foundation, his faith in God, can't go wrong with that! Thank you for sharing the wisdom!
Your faith keeps you going inspite of tough battles because you know that GOD is fighting before you, you can lose everything but never ever tried losing your faith. Godbless!
G’day Mark and Paul. Love your videos, especially this one. My plan is to visit Philippines one day soon, when they open the borders. I’m a 64 year old Australian hoping to retire in the next couple of years. Would love to have a beer with you guys. W
Thanks Mark for this video; it proves that one really is in charge of their lives and can change things to be happier. It was cool to hear Paul was at one point living in Glendale, CA; my previous hometown.. One of the advice my father gave me was if you're not happy where you live, you can move since we are not trees with deep roots stuck in the ground. I connect on many levels with you guys having left the US and living in Armenia at the moment for many many reasons you have addressed in this video and previous ones. I really hope your videos give guys/gals/families out there a glimer of hope to make a change in their lives if they feel stuck. No one has ever taken their wealth to grave so live life happy and the rest is just bullshit.
@@everymanhasastory Much lower cost of living than US (though not as low as Philippines), favorable tax climate and as someone who loves traveling and not a fan of flying, it's centrally located between Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.. I can pretty much take the Trans-Siberian rails to Beijing, China from Moscow and another train south to South East Asia... I had plans to visit SE Asia but with so many different travel restrictions from country to country, Multi destination trip may have to wait for another year.. Cheers to you and wish you many healthy and happy days ahead.
After I got hurt and kept trying to keep things going & I found out the hard way like Paul "YOU HAVE TO HELP YOURSELF FIRST BECAUSE IF YOU CAN'T HELP YOURSELF, THEN YOU CAN'T HELP ANYONE ELSE" !!!
He sounds like a good guy, who spent much of his life doing the right things, taking care of others, and bailing them out. There is a problem with that, because people take advantage of guys like him. Good for him to say "enough."
Thank you Sir for sharing to us your amazing story. I was feeding my mom her breakfast when I chanced upon this video and took time to watch and listen. God bless you po..
I have found that I have been a hoarder of useless things all my life. Now that I am older, (61) I see the futility in accumulating all this stuff. I've got a muscle disease and are no longer able to do all the things I used to fill my days with before, so I have to throw away, sell or donate a lot of stuff just to manage my things. We moved out of our old house and that basement is full of old tools, and spare parts that I most likely cannot sell, so they have to be thrown away. It feels like loosing old friends, but I just cannot manage them any more. Our new house is made for living and not for storing old crap, so they have to go.
Every person (not just men) has a story, the most important is to be able to learn from each...it's important to grow with age and know more of ourselves
Paul and I follow almost the exact same story, the same education same carer path, same loss in 2009,Help from my father. All but the wife an kids. It's amazing. And now I'm in Thailand for 3.5 years. And we are the same age.
Hi guys! It is so refreshing your talk! I am an almost 60 years old man with a very similar story (business, family, working hard and making money but deeply unhappy mainly because of the family issues as usual). Now I decided to move in Valencia, Spain, but, unfortunately, I found here more or less the same environment Paul mentioned about US (feminist crazy women, busy and distant people due to day to day struggles, etc.) It seems for me that the western societies are condemned to implosion due to all these new realities. I still hope to find a way out and a place to live for the rest of my life in peace and surrounded by friends and good people.
@@tatianaschoenfield9819, indeed. Now I am living in Valencia, Spain and although I enjoy my life here, I am still missing the "human touch" of my former communist country, Romania. Maybe I am wrong, but it seems for me that the Western society is too individualist and even egoistic and they lost the beauty of life, friendship, compassion, etc.
Great story. I've been watching Paul on his own channel. I didn't know his own background story though. Very interesting. I too crashed & burned spiritually in the sterilised and homegenised western world. I moved to Thailand in my fifties & many years of previous depression went away in just 24 hours! I ended up living there for six beautiful years. I love Paul's line, "Feminity as opposed to Feminism" ... There's a huge difference. Thanks for the story. It will benefit countless people.
Paul I’ve have new respect for you sounds like my ex wife and she was at least bi polar and numerous addictions if she hadn’t lost part of her leg from diabetes we would have broken up sooner eventually after many years of endless drama and insults the day after our wedding anniversary finally I had enough! Long story short I worked with Filipino ladies and I seen similar values in them that were what I was looking for , so I thought okay try and find a Filipino wife so I looked into a Filipino dating site also I almost got scammed several times almost ready to give up the idea then I came across a different profile and she said something I say so I contacted her , met her a year after chatting a year online after meeting her I got engaged and a year later happily married to a beautiful feminine Filipino lady with good values like my mother like I was always told you marry someone like your mother life eventually teaches us the truth !
I love the brutal honesty and humility of you two men. Thank you so much for sharing your pain and struggles and disappointments in life with us all. Our individual life experiences can teach us so much if we just pay attention and respond appropriately. Thank you men, I am subbed to you both and gain much from following your lives. I am a 58 y.o. American man, considering expatriating, BTW.
It is my 1st time visiting your channel and I love listening to the story of Paul. I am a single parent to my son and I may not have a partner but hearing Paul's story made me realize that I am lucky enough to live this life. Your story is remarkable, hope you like it here in the Philippines and enjoy your life this time.... now I am a subscriber💕
Excellent story...for me I was born in the Philippines, went to the US back in 2002, naturalized in 2014 but returning back to the Philippines after kids finished college in 4 years. Got a property in Camiguin Island, got lucky and hardwork paid off and me and my wife will be retiring in our late 40s and soon be enjoying the Philippine life has to offer.
I have been watching Paul for some time and only got bits and pieces of his life and past, I am so happy to know about him and his struggles. So happy he could find himself and experience happiness again. I love Paul's channel, it is so informative, has very well-thought-out content, and he is not afraid to share on touchy subjects. I have been through much of what he experienced, Thank you for the great video.
Well ... I lost everything twice in my life ... sh*t happens ... just dust off yer boots and try again ... with more #wisdom of course. If you have life, water, salt, and a little intestinal fortitude ... you can rebuild quickly. #nevergiveup
Empathy important theme here - At 1st glance one wonders why older men are "abandoning" their families and U.S. based responsibilities, but seeing the pathways which lead to this, I greatly understand why this is often the best decision for them at this time of life.
Because is the culture,there is no close family ties,in the US,When the children's grow up, mostly of the children's have there own life and forgot there parents,that give so many sacrifices for them. Some children's are selfish......
I follow your channel and Paul's channel, and I've noticed that a few of the guys that comment are in some mental and emotional anguish, at a real crossroads. Yeah. I know what that's all about, because I've been there. I can't remember where I picked this up; it was years ago, but I've held on to it, and it is so undeniably true: "Thinking about killing yourself? You want to be free from the agonizing forced march that is your current life? Don’t be stupid. You can free yourself from your torture. Get a new job, even if it pays less. Get a dog. Get a cat. Get a dog and a cat. Move to a new apartment. Move to a new apartment in another city. Move to a new apartment in another city in another country. Learn how to play an instrument. Grow your hair longer. Get all your hair cut off. Make it your mission to help someone that really needs it - not a little, but a lot. Learn a new language. Go on a long road trip. Learn how to make or fix something with your hands and become an expert at it, like cooking crisp roast duck with orange glaze or knowing everything about repairing household plumbing. Stop talking to people that make you feel bad, even if you love them. You can kill your current life without actually killing yourself. You can start over, you can start your own rebirth. There’s a better life waiting for you."
Great interview and like what Paul has to say. He has gone through a lot in his life as well as you, Mark. I like your channels, you both have great content and perspectives as to what life is in the Philippines; you both have highly intelligent girlfriends with channels with great content as well. I am at that point like you two were when you bailed out of the US and have been thinking for a while of going back to my home country. Thank you Mark & Paul for the interview.
Married to a Filipina in the Philippines. My story is very much like Paul's. Divorced and broken and overworked in the USA, I decided to take a chance and come to the Philippines. It was the best move I ever made. Now I am married and my wife's family is welcoming and great. I have far less stress and life looks good. There were some adjustments but if a person is open to new experiences then this can work. If you are like Paul's story, I suggest coming to the Philippines for a vacation and checking it out. It may be for you.
Mark, thank you so much for this interview with Paul. I'm a subscriber to both channels. My story is about 60% the same as Paul's story. I am married to a beautiful - inside and outside - Filipina and we have two adorable children and we live on the island of Luzon. Thank you again for this great interview.
@@garrylafferty100 Not all retirees living abroad are on social security. Part of your statement is incorrect. Thanks to the AMERICAN CITIZENS who worked hard many years and PAID!! INTO THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM. All of us that DID are ENTITLED to OUR MONEY!!! Do not be an ignorant fool and think that the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT is giving money away for free. God bless all hard working Americans that deserve what they paid into. GOOD DAY SIR!!!!
Back in the day, my parents raised us that if thay saw u disrespect elderly, prepare your butt with the stick, slippers, broomsticks or whatever they grab.😂😂😂
Thanks Mark, fantastic interview! As a follower of Paul’s channel as well as yours I really appreciate your in depth interview style with Paul. Pealing back the layers I now have a new perception of where Paul has been and what led him to his current life in the Phillipines. Thank you.
Sir.. As a Filipino culture we love a simple living most especially in the rural area... Even how less we have we are happy.. Kasi content na kami sa mahirap na buhay
It takes guts to move from your comfort zone to another Country, i always follow Pauls channel and his FB, and he is very inspiring, and its great to see Paul and Mae laughing and smiling, and having fun with their friends.
If I ever feel the need to bounce, I'm coming to hang with you guys! That minimalist approach to life is exhilarating! I absolutely agree with that way of life.
Damn, tough life you had back then. Happy to see you’re in a better place physically, and emotionally. Respect to both of you sir. You guys are tough. You deserve to be happy
We came here to the USA for further training, 1966, my husband went to Demoyne, Iowa right after graduation from the University of the Philippines medical school and after a year of internship moved to a better weather in Jacksonville Florida for residency of training for Pediatric Specialty. I met him there in the same hospital where I'm also going through further training as Medical Technologist, hospital Laboratory. I came to Jacksonville, Fla . We lived there for 15 years, and moved to Brawley, California to worked for him Clinica de Salud del Pueblo, and me at Pioneers Memorial Hospital Laboratory. He started at 3/1983 and worked there until 2006, these clinic is from under served area in the California. We didn't mind , also simple living not much crime. And our adopted son( (Mexican Descent) as New born baby from the Clinica. I went back to work even he wad 5 years old. In the mean time, my in laws got sick with a stroke, and her daughter is mentally ill. So we provided them financially with a house and a care giver house in the back of the main house. Since 1986, besides the house for them, our regular monthly was $350. That money was divided for my cousin who brings the money to the care giver for their monthly support of $150, and $50 pay. She had 9 kids, my husband told me, we can't provide for her kids, I told him we are not going to find a caregiver for 2 sick women. I also told my caregiver we will provide like a scholarship for her first born the tuition and books, since our home is just a few miles from Mapua Institute of Technology. She can pay the trip to school daily. Her husband was also working and the engineer when they finished which is about 5 years makes double of my income in the USA. And he can pull them out from poverty. But after 2 years, he gave it up. I was kind of upset, because we work hard here inthe USA and I hate wasting time and money. When we lived in Florida, all I did was worked overtime, we put our need to start a family, because my husband told me he also needed few more years of training and saved some money to start his own practice. The overtime paycheck for me was for my mother's dream of getting University degrees for her other children, she has 7 of her own and foster children from my dad's half siblings 3 kids, and my moms nephew and niece which are orphans. Sending her $150 monthly and $300 on tuition time. 6 kids finished 2 University of the East for business. 2 from University of Santo Tomas a nurse, and a Med. Technologist like me and 2 Mechanical Engineers from Mapua Technical Institute. All graduated, thanks to my mom. A tough manager.
I'm a U.S. national, born in the States. And I've lived in other countries previously, but I will never stop loving the United States. But, I really need a break from America - at the very least a few years, maybe five years, maybe ten years. It's not just one thing; it's a universe of a thousand things that are just wearing me down.
I understand completely what you are saying my friend. And the politics, AND corona to top it off, has become imbareable. Im now in asia, with very little, but at peace.
I'm Filipino /American born and raise in Philippines, immigrate in my adopted country America, things change, its getting bad here the country i love hopefully its get better, 🇺🇸 America is not great but we you and I evolve some are the same and some are in opposite direction As a human we messed up ,we learned, thats what makes us unique.
Excellent Chat with Paul - A story many of us guys here in PH can relate too. I'm Single Aussie Dad of a 5 YR Old Daughter who has become my LIFE AND EVERYTHING. Cheers Guys, Jono and Maddy Kerr
amazing how someone's life story like Paul can show a light to others they badly needed to see and realize they aren't alone with their struggles like everyone else..we can always learn from someone no matter what the status, race or age..thanks for sharing such inspiring stories, guys..keep safe and well..💞🙏
I am blessed by this testimony..I'm happy for him...me and my husband are planning on retiring in the Philippines soon...my husband lived with me in the Philippines for two years and he didn't want to come back to the US but we have to..😄😄 and so now we are working hard to get our selves ready for our future there...we are both excited...thanks for your story..It's inspiring..💝💝💝
for 35K - 45K how much house can I get in Valencia. Interested in the usual things safety, noise (roosters, dogs, karaoke), utilities (electric, water, wifi, cable), etc. Thanks for any advice of info. Hope to meet you guys some day.
Paul this is one of your best videos ever. Specially when you are talking about your values inspired by your faith like not taking your life or not abandoning your family because it was not the right thing even if they were really such a big burden on your back. Who knows that is what saved you and you are in a better place. Bless you.
Hey Paul, your life in America sounds pretty typical to me, it's amazing how much sht some of us have to deal with. I've learned over the years to look out for number one, cause no one else will.
I love watching your video, I was born and grew up in Canlubang Sugar Estate owned by Attorney Jose Yulo, a Visayan native. Our place is in Luzon, about less than 1 hour from International Airport in Manila. An American Mr. Milne was the manager, Mr Yulo hired since 2nd Wirld War. He is a very kind man that introduced to us the way of life in America. By setting up the Sugar Factory that exported Sugar to the USA. The most important deed that the employees loved about him is providing the employees a community that was like in a American base. Rent free, depending on your position in the town, say if you are a seasonal employee, you will be living in an apartment, a public shower and your own toilet in your home. My father was a fire room foreman and we grew up with 1 floor home, and if you are like my father, he built the 1st floor for room for the boys and kitchen and dining room. And if you are resourceful, planted fruit trees around your house, with vegetable garden, as well as chicken coop, an a small place for raising 1 pig, for Fiesta celebration once a year. The rooms upstairs are small just 2 and living room and balcony. On top if that we had on the weekend, we have a drive in movie, not cars but you bring your own seat, and always American movies. Every area has their own basketball court, and being Anerican favorite part time baseball. He built a stadium fenced in with bougainvillea vines. Our town was known for baseball, we have our players which Mr. Milne encouraged boys to train as young as 7 years old. These players are hired specifically for only to play baseball. He also encouraged female softball. There he set up also a labor union for the employees. We had our small hospital, provided with a physical with his own house next to the hospital. For difficult problems, ha has an ambulance to take patients at Phil. General Hospital in Manila which is a training hospital for University of the Philippines provided by the government.
To Paul’s story, There is a huge difference in DOING out of responsibility and necessity when compared to DOING because you CAN and you DO from the heart ❤️. To be a blessing is superior to getting a blessing. This guy STUCK in Vegas will soon be in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as well.
living the good life in the Philippines. I'm from north Las Vegas and moved to Cebu province area in Balamban for 2 years now here in San Fransico for a lil bit then going back for good in 2025
@@HemiChrysler Like I said, I love it! Some of my pet peaves are when people do not PRONOUNCE English words properly. But we are all human, and error, but LOVE covers a multitude of sins. And is hard to get the constant loop of our parents out of our head. 😂
beautiful. He started working in 82. I joined the Air Force in 82 and got my ass out of Rhode Island. I had nothing but a 1968 Ford Torino. I got assigned to California! Man I had some ups and downs, been broke, jobless, homeless once at the same time. But I didn't quit. I got one break stumbling into contract engineering, that saved my mentality. Then I hit 5 1/2 years of great pay on a fun job. Then 3 years direct to just about lock things up. Then I thought I quit and retired and was punching out, but COVID hit, and out of the blue instead of me going to Thailand, I got 130/hour job with per diem! So that really doshed things up. Still can't quite get to Thailand or the PI due to COVID so I'm just biding my time on boring job while things accrue and sort out. My Thailand traveling buddy of many years married a FIlipina, a young filipina and now after 12 years in the USA they are separating. She was so young I had no confidence they would stay together. Oh well. On to the next phase of life
