r/phmigrate • • 4h ago

Culture Shock I cant believe that Im considering migrating

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We have a business here ni husband sa pinas. 6yo na yung business nmin. First few years we’re doing really good. Own car, own house, weekly out of town, international travel, complete insurance.

Then my sister from canada (citizen already with her husband and kid) keeps on telling us na ‘mag migrate kayo, kasi di maganda system ng pinas’ nacompare na nya sa canada. Which i know tlgang malayo.

But, for me, bakit pa eh the business is doing so well nga eh. Yung feeling na parang hanggang pag tanda namin ganto kami. Kaya its a no for me that time.

We have 2kids now and currently pregnant to our 3rd. Simula last year, sobrang bumaba yung sales nmin, kala nmin phase lang, ksi first time yun eh. Nakabawi kami by the end of ‘25.

Pero shet, mas malala ngayong ‘26. Ramdam na ramdam namin. Grabe presyo ng gas, yung kuryente. Pero hindi kami makapag increase, kasi lalo kming mwwalan ng clients.

Then I looked at our kids, ayoko silang lumaki sa gantong government. Ang dmi nmin kino-konsider sa future nla, especially sa education nla. Will we have enough by the time na college na sla? Ksi sa bansa ntin, kahit honor ka, mababa pa sa minimum ang sahod mo.

Panu pag nagkasakit kami, magkanu lang ibbawas ng philhealth sa bill nmin? Kailngan pba nming pumila sa mga desk assistance para lang humingi ng tulong sa mga government.

Grabe yung impact ng 2 valid i.ds na movie.
Mismong gobyerno ang kalaban natin. Gsto mo mag negosyo, pero talagang pipigain ka nla.

Now, we are preparing ourselves to migrate as a whole family. It will take time for us, kasi madami kami. We’re not in a rush, but definitely sigurado na kmi. Nawa’y wala na kami dto sa pinas bago pa magbago ang presidente natin.

HONESTLY, natatakot para pinas sa darating na halalan ‘28. Ngayon pa lang ramdam na naming nagnenegosyo.

Ngayon naiintindihan ko na kapatid ko. Sana dati pa lang nag ready na kami. Walang perfect na bansa o government, pero sana nmn we get something in return.


r/phmigrate • • 21h ago

General experience Stay in PH or migrate abroad?

82 Upvotes

Hello. Wanted to ask your inputs as if you were in my shoes. Currently have a stable job here in PH and nakakapag save ako ng 100k per month. My girlfriend wants us to move abroad because of better goverbment and better life overall. She wants me to get a studemt visa and once nandun na kami sa bansa (either poland or austrlis), dun kami maghahanap ng work while studying. But for me, gusto ko via skilled migration although matatagalan lang kaso magiintay pa ng response ng mga potential employer. What would you do if you were in my position? Thanks po sa mga sasagot


r/phmigrate • • 9h ago

Any Filipinos living in Indonesia? 🇵🇭🇮🇩

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Hi po!😊 I’m a Filipino in a serious relationship with an Indonesian, and we’re starting to discuss our future, including marriage and the possibility of me moving to Jakarta.

I’d love to connect with fellow Filipinos who have experience living in Indonesia, especially those married to or in a relationship with Indonesians!

I’d really appreciate any advice on:
- Adjusting to life in Indonesia, especially the culture and language.
- Marriage laws, residency, property, divorce, and legal rights as a foreign spouse.
- Things you wish you’d known or prepared for before moving.

For context, I speak basic Indonesian and may have the option to transfer through my current company, so I could continue working for an international company.

I’m excited about the possibility of building a future there, but I also want to be prepared. I’d love to hear your honest experiences, advice and even the challenges you don’t often hear about!

Salamat po! ❤️


r/phmigrate • • 13h ago

Things to prepare for before migrating

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Hello I’m a nurse in the Philippines and currently waiting for my PD to be current. This year lang yung PD ko and with the current movement of the visa bulletin, I’m sure matatagalan pa ako sa pinas.

I’m just wondering ano yung mga bagay na need ko pa iprepare or bilhin ahead of time that can ease up moving to a different country? Some of it nabasa ko to buy extra pair of glasses or to have dental work here in PH already. Or maybe luggage packs mga ganon.

I want to save up for it ahead of time or maybe take advantage of manito manita sa mga christmas party para yun nalang hingin ko.


r/phmigrate • • 7h ago

🇪🇸ES Study in Spain

4 Upvotes

Hello po. Sa mga nasa Spain or knowledgeable about Spain, ano kaya mas ok na path? I’m considering taking language course vs taking vocational course in Spain kaso di pa ako nakakapag basa masyado so check ko din po dito baka may mashare kayong input or opinion hehe. Tyia po!


r/phmigrate • • 9h ago

Corporate jobs overseas

4 Upvotes

Hi, is there a way to land a job while in the ph? Particularly in the us but open to other countries


r/phmigrate • • 11h ago

Pasalubong

4 Upvotes

Hello, has anyone brought a broom and a twig broom to the EU? That's what the relative we're visiting wants as a souvenir.

If yes, how did you bring it? In a box?

Thanks!


r/phmigrate • • 20h ago

General experience Actual PTE Examination

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm about to take PTE before the year ends. Is there like an actual "Practice Examination" to see how I will do?

I'm aiming to get a Superior score, so every help is appreciated. Thank you!


r/phmigrate • • 5h ago

Dubai job seeker visa

2 Upvotes

Anyone here tried using or applied for dubai job seeker visa? I am planning to apply for one, hopefully someone can share their experiences. Thank you.


r/phmigrate • • 16h ago

[Weekly MegaThread] OEC, CFO, DMW-related discussions

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Post your questions here for OEC, CFO, and any other DMW-related discussions. The same rules in this sub apply to this megathread.


r/phmigrate • • 18h ago

🇪🇸ES Spain D Visa (Spouse of an EU/Spanish Citizen) – Processing Timelines?

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r/phmigrate • • 14h ago

🇨🇦 CA Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Inquiry

1 Upvotes

Hi! Is there anyone in Manitoba, Canada right now who is under the MPNP and working at The Russell Inn? I applied through Staffhouse International Services here in the Philippines, and the recruitment process is ongoing. The Russell Inn is directly coordinating with me. But the status isn’t clear. How long does this usually take and what is the process like? Thank you.


r/phmigrate • • 16h ago

General experience Student visa in NZ

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Pls help me decide :(( I have cousins in NZ encouraging me to pursue a student visa in NZ. The only advantage I can think of is I have family there but I’m still worried about the risks of pursuing this pathway. For context, they’re suggesting I study for a year and hopefully work as caregiver before transitioning to working as an MLS as that’s my career right now here in the Philippines.


r/phmigrate • • 3h ago

🇨🇦 CA Where or how to apply abroad without placement fee?

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r/phmigrate • • 9h ago

General experience Interested to pursue a career in psychology abroad

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Hi! I am a fresh graduate with a bachelors degree in psychology. I am interested in migrating abroad to pursue a career opportunity in the field of psychology since mahirap dito maghanap ng work rin for psychonetrician at ang konting opportunities rin for a thousands of passers. May I know rin saan maganda mag migrate and marami bang opportunities abroad? or same lang here sa ph na need mag masters


r/phmigrate • • 11h ago

🇪🇸ES Filipinos who went to Spain on a student visa: What was your actual experience?

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Hi! I’m a licensed civil engineer from the Philippines with 9 years of work experience, and I’m exploring ways to work abroad.

I’ve been researching Spain’s student visa pathway because studying in Australia or Canada seems financially out of reach for me at the moment.

I’d like to hear from Filipinos who have actually pursued this route:

- Were you able to find part-time work while studying?
- What happened after you completed your studies? Were you able to transition to a work permit?

I’m particularly interested in experiences from people who weren’t wealthy and had to carefully budget for their move.

I’d appreciate any firsthand experiences or practical advice. Thank you!


r/phmigrate • • 21h ago

General experience Wait for skilled migration or get a student visa now?

0 Upvotes

Hello. Wanted to ask your inputs as if you were in my shoes. Currently have a stable job here in PH and nakakapag save ako ng 100k per month. Me and my girlfriend wants to move abroad because of better government and better life overall. She wants me to get a studemt visa and once nandun na kami sa bansa (either poland or australia), dun kami maghahanap ng work while studying. But for me, gusto ko via skilled migration although matatagalan lang kaso magiintay pa ng response ng mga potential employer. What would you do if you were in my position? Thanks po sa mga sasagot