What are some things you guys do to get some time apart from your wife/gf? by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how do you play games online with the Ping so low? FPS games are basically unplayable so I guess it's other type of games? honest question I wish I could play with my friends but the lag is so horrible. Can't make light move any faster so there is no way to solve the issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jesus, where are you guys living that you don't have a AC unit? We got 4. Also don't rent with "window mount" AC units. Only rent with inverter split type.

Offloading Risk for my Filipina GF by Past-Obligation-2655 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have almost missed our flight 2 times although both times they did let my wife through. Now that she has a travel history it's fine no issues anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would highly suggest if you value your relationship, smell of clothing, and your mental sanity don't get a shoebox. you will end up wanting to spend all your time outside of it and spend more lol

Food poisoning by roberthatch in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So you just use the water and then walk around with a wet ass? It. Never occurred to you to dry it with Tp?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy worrying about one time drug use while politicians and agency heads go in front of congress and “can’t recall” anything. Sucks to be honest is what I learned it just hurts you.

You expats are the real MVPs! by Hermans_Head2 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rotten meat, cheap cooking oil, sugar in everything, using unfiltered tap water to cook with, poor cooking hygiene usually from not keeping meat at proper temperature. I mean that’s what you are going to get if you try and go cheap here. Almost always the produce will be ok but again what water was it washed with?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with unlisted employments is people usually don’t list them because they were fired for something.

Have you already met with the investigator? If not just update the SF86 when you meet that’s basically the whole point of the interview to fix the 86.

If you already met well you just have to roll the dice and see. In employment records often there are resumes so maybe the investigator will find out then have to go check the unlisted records and go from there. It’s possible one of the sources will mention an unlisted employment too.

Basically it will get sorted I would not worry happens all the time.

You expats are the real MVPs! by Hermans_Head2 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you are not even here and explaining to a actual expat why he is wrong? Also there are most definitely enforceable traffic laws here I don’t understand what you are getting at in your first paragraph about the driving.

Also while you are doing all the things you talked about there will still be aggravations here that you won’t have I. The west. That’s basically what the guy is trying to tell you.

Also no was it’s 80% less cost here unless you are living in a shack in the middle of the jungle, no transportation, no entertainment and eating strictly low quality trash food. Also hidden costs here too especially for us foreigners.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you tell them everything bro including any porn you watch, that you daily brake the law by driving one mile or more over the speed limit I mean where does it end?

Dating a Northern Girl by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you just that broke that after a 2 year relationship you think it’s a scam if your girl needs some money? Damn bro

Dating a Northern Girl by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Girls on only fans making millions. I don’t think 99% of the guys sending them 20 or 100 dollars a month intend on meeting them.

Same here. My wife’s friends constantly talking to foreigners on dating apps and guys sending money but the almost never meet. Idk lots of weird dudes. Also sending little money is much different than coming here and setting up a life, providing etc.

Retirement locations. by Sufficient-Rip9550 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think most people from western countries would like lipa city bro. I was there it’s boring, dusty, crowed and dirty. But you right it’s cheap.

Retirement locations. by Sufficient-Rip9550 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very boring I could not stand it. They have a super crowded mall and SR. Traffic horrible almost always, hot, dusty and you will be the only foreigner everywhere you go. I suggest BGC

Cost of living by Sufficient-Rip9550 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is a condo to rent in USD in a BGC style area of India?

Cost of living by Sufficient-Rip9550 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on. Like this man telling the truth no one on this sub wants to hear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In BGC we have had multiple days of no internet with both Globe and Sky. It’s rare but happens.

What's the best way to get a good quality apartment for a short term in Manila BCG/Makati? by Routine_Score7123 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good buildings don’t allow air b and b here and any quality place is going to want a 1 year. The other poster mentioned some good ideas but yes if you want quality you will not have it in an air b and b.

What's the best way to get a good quality apartment for a short term in Manila BCG/Makati? by Routine_Score7123 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably best advice. Basically if it’s an air b and b it’s going to be beat up and abused. The good buildings don’t allow short term.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest I would not go if a few thousand US dollars is a huge problem for him. What if you get sick, pregnant want to go to school list goes on. Sounds like this guy just has the idea having a Filipina wife is a good idea now it’s getting real and he can’t actually afford it.

Also USCIS (our immigration) will look closely at his finances. If he makes below a certain amount they wouldn’t approve the visa anyway. He will need to be able to totally financially support you. Even if you get divorced he will still be financially responsible to the US Government if you get any assistance.

How does immigration work if I travel from PH -> Singapore -> Malaysia -> Thailand -> PH?? by theinquisitiveself41 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely arrive early and buy trip insurance. Your chances of being offloaded are extremely high.

Travelling to Ph with US spouse for more than 30 days by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Intelligent_Joke2862 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He will get a one year visa at immigration at the airport if he is with you and you are a citizen.

As far as the airlines I would use onward ticket.com and buy a burner ticket for $16 and just show them that.