You Knew What You Were Getting in the Philippines

You knew what you were getting into. The noise, the slow service, the cheap rent, the power that goes on and off, the begging, the basic food, and the poverty that comes with a low cost of living. I walk the boulevard in Dumaguete and talk through the little cuts that some YouTubers turn into a reason to leave the Philippines, then trash the country on the way out for clicks and views.This is my honest take on retiring in the Philippines after years of hearing the same complaints. Electricity goes out. Internet drops. Dogs bark. Roosters crow. Karaoke runs late in the entertainment district. Horns beep in traffic. Banks and restaurants move slow. Out of stock. Food is basic compared to Thailand or Vietnam. Rent at the cheap end comes with problems, and a higher rent, 30,000 pesos and up a month, buys a better place. None of that is a surprise if you did the homework before moving abroad. If you are thinking about moving to the Philippines, living abroad, or retiring on a pension, watch this before you let one negative video talk you out of it. A developing country has inconveniences. That is the trade for a lower cost of living and cheaper rent. Put a bandage on the small cuts. Do not pull the scabs. And do not become a mark by handing out money to every kid who asks.I also talk about why the people complaining the loudest are often YouTubers who spent years saying Dumaguete was the best place to live, then left and called it trash. Some of them come back. Some of them move on and keep selling the negative story. I have done both sides myself. It is on you to decide if the Philippines is the right place place for you. What I cover: Why a lower cost of living means more inconveniences Noise, traffic, karaoke, and what you can actually do about it Poverty, begging, and why that is not a reason to leave Slow customer service, banks, and restaurants that are out of stock Food, healthcare, and rent: you get what you pay for Why some YouTubers leave and then sell the complaints If you are planning a move, come and try it. Look at the blogs. Then decide for yourself. #DeathByAThousandCuts #PhilippineRetirement #MovingToThePhilippines Chapters 00:00 They praised it, then they left 00:43 What did you think the Philippines was? 01:34 Noise, dogs, and roosters 02:43 Karaoke and the boulevard at night 03:48 Horns, and the noise back home 04:30 Poverty is not a reason to leave 05:53 Begging, and do not become a mark 07:21 No rush, no urgency 09:24 Out of stock, even the eggs 10:30 Food comes out one plate at a time 11:10 The food, and cooking for yourself 12:52 Cheap rent, cheap problems 13:53 Clicks and views, then you decide ✅ Share your experiences in the comments! Thank you for your support BUY ME A COFFEE https://buymeacoffee.com/mikesphiliX PayPal https://paypal.me/MikesPhilippine Join our channel to get access to perks:    / @mikesphilippineretirement   Privacy Notice 🌟 Thank you for being part of this channel! We sometimes capture video or audio in public spaces here in the Philippines. We always aim to respect everyone’s privacy and do our best to blur or mask faces, especially children and bystanders. If you happen to appear in any of our videos and you'd like us to make changes, please feel free to reach out anytime at mikesphilippineretirement@gmail.com We’re happy to help! We appreciate your support and understanding as we share stories and experiences from our journey. HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO https://cgconsulting.ph/mike HOW TO GET YOUR MAIL BACK HOME CHECK OUT iPostal1 The Complete Digital Mailbox a href="https://ipostal1.com/?ref=3647" target="_blank" AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe FACEBOOK Check out my Facebook page Mikes Philippine Retirement https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... EMAIL MY E MAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS mikesphilippineretirement@gmail.com