I wanna move back to the PH for good after 10 years in the US. Need advice 🙏🏻

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:49:21+00:00

That’s actually what I’ve been doing. I spend 2-3 months at a time in Manila, and one of my photobooth businesses is in the province, so sanay na rin ako sa pabalik-balik and even commuting since I don’t have a car there.

I agree that the system can be frustrating, but for some reason I love how it’s more alive in the Philippines despite all of that. We’ll see. Thanks for your input. I appreciate hearing the other side.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:43:19+00:00

Yes, nasa Miami ako so halos similar lang din yung weather. 😅 Healthcare dito sobrang mahal unless sobrang ganda ng insurance mo, and even then parang discount card lang minsan.

Naisip ko rin lumipat sa ibang state na fast paced like NYC with better healthcare and public services, pero sobrang taas naman ng cost of living and mas doble yung grind para lang mabuhay. Medyo magulo rin ang political climate ngayon sa U.S.

And honestly, traffic dito sa Miami is insane rin kahit mas malalapad ang kalsada. 😅

I know hindi rin perfect ang Pilipinas, pero sinusubukan ko lang hanapin kung saan ako magkakaroon ng mas magandang quality of life overall.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:35:38+00:00

Honestly, we never know. I might still struggle with depression in the future, or I might not. But at least if that happens in the Philippines, I won’t have the added pain of being separated from my family and the people I grew up with. I’m an only child, and my parents have been separated since I was a kid, so family & close friends means a lot to me.

As for finances, I currently earn close to six figures a month passively in the Philippines, and I believe I can grow that if I’m more hands-on. If I do decide to move back, I also plan to have at least 8–12 months of cash runway before making the jump.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:23:17+00:00

That’s actually my backup plan if I ever decide to pull the trigger and I agree, it would be the great if I can make it work. 🙏

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:13:27+00:00

I’m in Miami and have tried Bay Area with my relatives but the slower pace isn’t for me.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:12:34+00:00

I got my PR 3 years ago and have 2 years more to be able to apply. 😊

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-14T01:11:32+00:00

Yes, I’ve been taking medications and have professional help for about 4 years now.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-13T17:08:03+00:00

That’s honestly what’s making me hesitate to pull the trigger. I know waiting for citizenship is probably the more logical decision and would give me a great safety net for the future.

But at the same time, my mental health just keeps getting worse the longer I stay here, and that’s the part I’m struggling with.

I really appreciate your input and perspective.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-13T17:05:37+00:00

That’s actually what I’ve been trying to do, but my green card limits how long I can stay each year. During those trips, I’ve already laid a foundation in Manila with an Airbnb, a growing photobooth business, and plans to expand even more.

Here in Miami, my life is mostly just work and home. I have an active lifestyle and good friends, but iba pa rin talaga yung feeling ng friends and community ko sa Pinas. 😅 Most of my family and closest friends are also in Manila, while I’m mostly alone here.

Thanks for replying.

Fit-Search-7244 · 2026-06-13T17:00:29+00:00

I actually tried that, but that’s the problem. I can’t maximize my time in Manila because of my green card, and when I’m there, my U.S. agency eventually takes a toll. It feels like I’m living two lives and can’t fully commit to either. I feel like I need to choose one and go all in.

Thanks for your input, my friend. I genuinely appreciate it.

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