Working and Living in the Philippines
Regardless of where you come from, a warm welcome is never far in the Philippines. From family to business to friends, the affection that Filipinos show to all their loved ones is enough for any expat to find comfort in.
An expat shares the work environment in the Philippines on how his family truly feels at home. “Another aspect that I really like is the sense of community that is very strong in the nature of the Filipino. Filipinos love building communities. They like to belong, to communicate, and to be involved. Whether it’s us being together socially as a Microsoft team, or spending time with our partners or attending a community event, people always come willingly. Our Windows 7 launch was one good example of this — we had 17,000 people on our Facebook page, and a number of them even came to our office to celebrate the launch.”
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New Expat Hot Spots to Boost Career Growth
If you’re an expat or would-be-expat, then you should be eying Russia, Singapore and the Gulf States, which top the list of countries for expats whose goal is to accumulate wealth.
HSBC Offshore’s Expat Explorer survey reveals that Asia and the Middle East have come strong despite the global financial recession. So, it’s no wonder that these regions are new expats hot spots. This is in comparison to most countries throughout Europe, where even expats have keenly felt the recession in their own homes. This is especially true in countries like Spain, where citizens are still trying to overcome hardships and where the highest ratings of expats are found who think negatively of the local economy.
“Foreigners living in Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore have the greatest overall wealth, defined as earning higher salaries, having more disposable income and owning more luxury items. The low end of the totem pole is dominated by the UK and Europe, reflecting the stark difference in recovery between developed and developing economies.”
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What To Do and Where to Go When Stranded Overnight
Travel hassles are inevitable: getting stranded at the airport, delayed flight, missing the last bus or the midnight train. But these are part of a travelers’ adventure, and what makes traveling such a delight. So, instead of catching up on sleep, why not hit the streets of Asia for some culinary adventure, last minute shopping (night market open until 5am) or just snooze while whittling away the hours at a relaxing spa. In the words of La Carmina, “You might end up having a better time than you did all evening.”
While most of these suggestions only apply to those stranded for a few hours in Asia (you’d be hard pressed to find capsule hotels in most other parts of the world), the suggestion to liven up the night can be used no matter where you end up.
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Businesses Go Expat-centric
What makes a city an expat haven is not just about employment opportunities, but also where essential services are widely available. Expats want to feel comfortable by having access to all of the services they need through daily life, such as banking, cell phones, and interesting classes. Thus, South Korea’s local businesses are gearing up to target foreigners.
Lee Sun-min reports, “The number of foreign nationals exceeded 1.1 million as of August last year, which is a 24.2 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to data from Statistics Korea… There are stores catering to foreign nationals in Itaewon, central Seoul, and Ansan, Gyeonggi, where the expat population is high. Service at these locations is available in 17 languages including English, Japanese and Chinese. Phone service is also available at (02) 2190-1180.”
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More British Retirees Opt for Overseas Retirement
There’s an exodus of British retirees in the past years. Last year alone, 150 thousand British citizens left the country to live abroad. NatWest Bank survey shows that most British retirees are planning overseas retirement. Many choose to work in their new environment before settling down there, while others take the chance to move after a lifetime of work in their home country. Regardless of the choices, more Britons then ever are deciding to spend their golden years with the suns and sand of more balmy countries.
According to NatWest survey, “Seven out of ten Britons who have retired abroad are happy with their new country and likely to stay there.
The poll also found that nine out of ten of expat retirees live among the natives of their adopted country rather than among fellow Britons in communities of exiles. Seven out of ten Britons that have emigrated say they are unlikely to be coming back.”
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The Paradise that is Perhentian Islands
Beach bums, travelers, tourists, divers, adventurers, and those who just want a break from the humdrum of city life —all come and gather in this paradise on earth that is called Perhentian Islands. And whether your interest falls in diving, dining, or discovering, the island has a little something for everyone.
“Located at the northeastern coast of peninsular Malaysia, roughly 21 kilometers off shore from the remote town of Kuala Besut, this island is a popular tourist spot for those wanting to work on their tan and to experience the spectacular dive sites. Nestled within a rocky jungle, one may chance upon monitor lizards, hornbills, rare insects and of course, an amazing marine life with untouched corals.”
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Jeju Island, Soon To Be Home to 12 Prestigious Western Schools
The quaint, far-flung and romantic Jeju Island, off the coast of South Korea will soon be the home of 12 prestigious Western Schools as part of the plan for Jeju Global Education City, planned to encompass everything normally found within a city. There will be doctors, shop-keepers, and of course students and teachers- all speaking English. This plan may come to fruition sooner than expected, ground has already been broken, although it will take many years to complete the project.
“What is happening in South Korea is part of the global expansion of Western schools — a complex trend fueled by parents in Asia and elsewhere who want to be able to keep their families together while giving their children a more global and English-language curriculum beginning with elementary school, and by governments hoping for economic rewards from making their countries more attractive to foreigners with money to invest.”
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The Revival of Madeira
Portugal’s subtropical island, Madeira, has a steady gray-haired population primarily due it’s heritage and grandeur. However, due to the island’s claim as host to movie-like locations and a unique biodiversity, some new and younger faces have been seen popping up over the last few years. A deserving resurgence may soon be found on the tiny beauty if the trend continues.
Henry Alford may have summarized the island’s changing character best by stating, “A younger breed of traveler is increasingly drawn to this 35-by-14 mile volcanic island, where new boutique hotels, roads and night life are a beguiling addition to Madeira’s age-old prime asset: spectacular scenery in the form of dramatic sea cliffs and hundreds of miles of levadas, or irrigation channels, that make for terrific hiking.”
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Influential Expats in the GCC Region
Who’s in and who’s out from the GCC list of 50 most powerful expats? It was a fierce competition indeed, but Anthony Armstrong, an American of Qatar Holding’s mergers and acquisitions, lands in the number one spot.
“The Expat Power List features the most influential non-Arabs working in the GCC. This year’s list contains a record 28 new entries; with UK born Aidan Birkett ranked number two. Birkett is the accountant responsible for restructuring the Dubai World debt.”
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Chennai: From an Expat’s Perspective
The city of Chennai, despite its conservative traditions and the crowded streets, has cast its charm to expats living or working in it, as well as those who are just visiting their homeland. Chennai is certainly the new home for these expats.
According to Dylan Sullivan, “taking the MTC buses around town makes me appreciate this city more than I ever would within the door of a car… That is where you meet the real Tamilian.”
“Divya Prabakar, a seventeen year old Indian born and brought up in America, appreciates the warmth and importance of people living together, in a conservative yet caring manner. Although words like love and partying don’t take a stand in their lives, living by the ideals of your family is something that she sees Chennai-ites being proud of.”
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