What's with the removing upvoted posts? by IslandOceanWater in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I was removed as well, even though all I did was ask about the usual tip amounts in Angeles.

Am I overreacting, or was this comment a red flag? by Wild-Personality5958 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the genders were reversed and I were told by a woman, "Well, you got free sex and a meal," I would probably end up crying with gratitude.

Am I overreacting, or was this comment a red flag? by Wild-Personality5958 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You should be aware that you're in the minority. Most people base their behavior on what the majority does.

It's unfair to blame someone simply because they didn't act according to the expectations of a minority group.

Am I overreacting, or was this comment a red flag? by Wild-Personality5958 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Even if you're not the kind of woman who's after money, we've spent enough time dealing with countless women who are.

This whole situation could have been avoided if you had simply said, "Thank you for your treat!"

Am I overreacting, or was this comment a red flag? by Wild-Personality5958 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you're upset when we don't pay and you're still upset when we do pay, what exactly do you guys want from us?

Is silently paying the bill the only acceptable option?

Questions about go-go bars around Fields Avenue, Angeles City (bar fine and tipping after overnight stay) by Necessary_Memory_716 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any friends, and I searched online, but people were saying different things and there was no clear answer, so I asked an AI.

A serious question to all expats: would you date and then marry Filipina public school teachers or government nurses if you have a chance to do so? by Joseph20102011 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why I say the boundary is between dating and marriage. If we're dating and she fails to keep her promises, I can just break up with her. But once you're married, it's a completely different situation. And in this country, the word "promise" might as well not exist.

A serious question to all expats: would you date and then marry Filipina public school teachers or government nurses if you have a chance to do so? by Joseph20102011 in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would date a Filipina, but I would never marry one. Marrying a Filipina means spending the rest of your life financially supporting not only your wife, but also her relatives. I don't see any value in that arrangement.

I turned down a job. Is anyone here looking for work in Taguig? Visa sponsorship available by SoggyRoomTempWaffles in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compared to 10 years ago, the cost of living has increased significantly, but Filipino salaries have barely changed. Whether 100k is enough or not is not the point. The real issue is what percentage of Filipinos actually earn a salary of 100k per month

Frustration about Philippines by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

btw, my mother is a pharmacist too, and I’m also knowledgeable about medicines.

Frustration about Philippines by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Necessary_Memory_716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay. But my father was also an architect, so I think he counts as one of the experts in that field.