Comments on: My Second Anniversary http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/ A Forum about an American Expat Living in Davao, Philippines Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:31:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-7132 Bruce Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:07:38 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-7132 Roger, As per the 2007 census was about 1.4 million. With all the college graduates, there are many qualified unemployed Filipinos here looking for jobs. For me I need to find a company that probably needs me for my nationality, my knowledge of American business practices or to draw in business of other expats. The chances of this is probably very slim. Many of the benifits I can bring to a company can be filled by a Filipino and their wage needs are less than mine. Roger,
As per the 2007 census was about 1.4 million. With all the college graduates, there are many qualified unemployed Filipinos here looking for jobs. For me I need to find a company that probably needs me for my nationality, my knowledge of American business practices or to draw in business of other expats. The chances of this is probably very slim. Many of the benifits I can bring to a company can be filled by a Filipino and their wage needs are less than mine.

]]> By: roger http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-7121 roger Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:39:00 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-7121 Bruce, With yr skills it should be possible to find some opening in Davao. How big is the population? Is there any manufacturing there or technical development? Are there any overseas companies making use of the cheap skilled labour? Lateral thinking may be the answer. Maybe you could set up an internet cafe for pinays looking for love, employment overseas or something. Nil desperandum! Bruce,
With yr skills it should be possible to find some opening in Davao. How big is the population? Is there any manufacturing there or technical development? Are there any overseas companies making use of the cheap skilled labour?

Lateral thinking may be the answer. Maybe you could set up an internet cafe for pinays looking for love, employment overseas or something. Nil desperandum!

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5815 Bruce Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:28:49 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5815 Kevin, I would have no problem selling things, but not sure what unique items would be of interest. If there is anything people are interested in having from the Philippines, I have no problem purchasing, packaging and shipping. Kevin,
I would have no problem selling things, but not sure what unique items would be of interest. If there is anything people are interested in having from the Philippines, I have no problem purchasing, packaging and shipping.

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5813 Bruce Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:26:22 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5813 Lynne, Thank you for your good wishes and still visiting. Lynne,
Thank you for your good wishes and still visiting.

]]> By: Kevin http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5789 Kevin Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:06:53 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5789 Bruce, Hopefully things will turn around and get better. Maybe you could sell some stuff on your site that is unique. Take care. Bruce,

Hopefully things will turn around and get better. Maybe you could sell some stuff on your site that is unique. Take care.

]]> By: *lynne* http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5783 *lynne* Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:43 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5783 Congrats on this anniversary! And here's to many many more :) Congrats on this anniversary! And here’s to many many more :)

]]> By: Tropicalpenpals http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5774 Tropicalpenpals Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:53:13 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5774 Hi Bruce, Know what you mean im in year 3 and some things will always shock me but generally things seem to blend in to be normal. But cant wait for friends to eventually arrive as it will be a bit odd seeing from people who havent had the experiences of all creatures small and large. Although the wild life does fascinate me and things like my wife coming into the house going waahh after putting rubbish in the bin to find that knocking the bush a preying mantis about 4" long had walked onto her arm. Does keep things interesting and an ideal photo op ;-) Hi Bruce,
Know what you mean im in year 3 and some things will always shock me but generally things seem to blend in to be normal. But cant wait for friends to eventually arrive as it will be a bit odd seeing from people who havent had the experiences of all creatures small and large.

Although the wild life does fascinate me and things like my wife coming into the house going waahh after putting rubbish in the bin to find that knocking the bush a preying mantis about 4″ long had walked onto her arm. Does keep things interesting and an ideal photo op ;-)

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5769 Bruce Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:37:18 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5769 Lonnie, I am glad you see it as info and not complaints. Everywhere you live has good and bad points. Here, the crowded conditions vary where you live, the traffic is bad, but you get used to it and the heat, well I have lived in the desert in Southern Cal and then the humid tropical Florida. You do adjust and fans help. Lonnie,
I am glad you see it as info and not complaints. Everywhere you live has good and bad points. Here, the crowded conditions vary where you live, the traffic is bad, but you get used to it and the heat, well I have lived in the desert in Southern Cal and then the humid tropical Florida. You do adjust and fans help.

]]> By: Lonnie Carreau http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5758 Lonnie Carreau Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:25:09 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5758 Bruce, You brought up a lot of valid points. I did not see it as complaining at all. I had thought seriously about retiring there, but my short trip has made me reconsider. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there, but I would find it a big adjustment to live there and it would probably be even harder when I am older. The things that I could see bugging me the most would be the traffic, the heat and the crowded conditions. I think Americans tend to have a larger sense of personal space. -Lonnie Bruce,

You brought up a lot of valid points. I did not see it as complaining at all. I had thought seriously about retiring there, but my short trip has made me reconsider. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there, but I would find it a big adjustment to live there and it would probably be even harder when I am older. The things that I could see bugging me the most would be the traffic, the heat and the crowded conditions. I think Americans tend to have a larger sense of personal space.

-Lonnie

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/12/my-second-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5754 Bruce Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:36:33 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=1657#comment-5754 Ken, I have thought about looking for work in other parts of the country or even abroad, but that means I will probably be away from Elena. My main reason moving here was to be with her. Until things get too difficult living here with her in Davao I will stay. Merry Christmas and a HAppy and Healthy New Year to you and your family too. Ken,
I have thought about looking for work in other parts of the country or even abroad, but that means I will probably be away from Elena. My main reason moving here was to be with her. Until things get too difficult living here with her in Davao I will stay.

Merry Christmas and a HAppy and Healthy New Year to you and your family too.

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