Rock wrote:PI is great for very old, obese, or unattractive guys with some money to find a semblance of romance with decent looking young girls and social acceptance from locals, a convincing illusion. It also offers them a shot at starting a new family if that's what they are looking for.
I have to agree with this. This doesn't mean, however, that it can't be great for younger guys, and even handsome guys who have looks in their favor. Those guys will be rock stars there. The thing is, these guys don't
have to go there, if they are willing to put in some work. I know nothing about Thailand, and probably never will, but from what I understand, the English speaking is a huge part of the attraction to Philippines for both business and pleasure.
I know for a fact it is cheaper to make a movie in Thailand, but some guys I know setup shop in Philippines because of the lack of communication problems. Cebu seems to be far more English speaking that Manila and surrounding areas in my experience. I never once felt like I
needed to learn the local language in Cebu, even though I was interested and tried. In Manila, though, I encountered the need to speak Tagalog almost daily.
The thing is, younger or more handsome guys
don't know about other destinations. Most people are talking about Philippines and Thailand. Also, I would guess most Americans have no interest in learning another language so that closes them off from China, which can be just as cheap or cheaper than either. Look at Globe, shame he may have moved on, but he carved out a life where he only works 20-25 hours a week, has plenty of money and lots of free time. If I could do that, I would be an animation kingpin in China. (using that free time wisely while living cheaply and putting my money into my productions) I have no issue with learning the new language.
Korea is another great option. While one may not be able to match the cheapest methods of living in PI, I guarantee that they can match the relatively expensive lifestyles most westerners live in PI at a lower price and at
much much higher quality. Electronic security, gadgets galore, world's fastest internet, virtually no crime etc. But who will go there? Those that do seem to be keeping it a secret. (Well the Koreans themselves are helping with that as I saw one board that wrote of the wild side of westerners and their doings which quickly made news and was closed) Those that aren't worried about money would have a blast in Japan!
So I look at this way. If I was 60+ years old and poor, I might be very interested in, and willing to put up with PI. But being young enough to pull college girls in Korea, live a higher quality life, and able to learn languages, even with strange letters quickly, I will opt for other destinations which offer more. Of course, these places, are
not for mongering. In fact, they downright suck for that. But who cares for a young-ish dude who can go clubbing and pull hot young girls?
I went to PI
first primarily because of the visa issues and, because of this site. I knew almost nothing about anywhere else except Japan, which I had been to twice before. I had been to Shanghai and loved it, but knew the visa was well nigh impossible. The Philippines worked for me. I could be close to Japan without the cost of living. Could be there in 4 hours if needed. While in PI, though I learned about Korea, and it seemed like an even better option for me. So I went. It was so much easier to go to Japan (only 1 hour) and there was much better work opportunities on the ground there. Then finally came China, which I think is the best, aside from the need to learn to speak and read a very difficult language. There is more work and opportunity here than in Japan, especially at the moment, and there is growth everywhere you turn. Perhaps here I can have everything I ever wanted. Of course, that very difficult language is why you
don't see boards talking about here the same as PI. Well, that and there isn't exactly much easy access to cheap sex. Those looking for a real life, however, may find what they are looking for in NE Asian destinations like China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
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