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Work-Life Balance

Posted on 27 May 202327 May 2023 by Darren

Work-life balance refers to the equilibrium between work and personal life demands. It is about allocating time, energy, and attention to professional and personal pursuits to avoid excessive stress, burnout, and neglect of personal well-being. Achieving a work-life balance does not necessarily mean spending equal time on work and personal activities but instead finding a…

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Carrot and Stick

Posted on 14 August 202214 August 2022 by Darren

The Carrot and Stick feature image for this post is “Europe 1916” by Boardman Robinson. Anti-war cartoon depicting Death enticing an emaciated donkey towards a precipice with a carrot labelled “Victory.” The whole “carrot and stick” narrative is inter-generational and will never end. We have all heard our grandparents talk about “the youth of today”…

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Customer Service Attitude

Posted on 22 May 20226 August 2022 by Darren

If you have ever travelled to the USA, you know that customer service attitudes are generally excellent, especially in the service industry. Why? Because almost all service industry employees rely heavily on their tips as part of their income. So, no matter how bad a day you are having, you will put on a smile…

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Poverty in the Philippines

Posted on 14 May 20226 August 2022 by Darren

Poverty in the Philippines in 2022, currently after the Covid pandemic, rose from 15% to 24%. In the UK and the western world, poverty is judged on how much of your income you have left after essential bills. People who are unemployed in the UK will get benefits, and parents do get child benefit. To…

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Divorce in the Philippines

Posted on 30 April 20227 February 2023 by Darren

So as a single guy looking for your new love in the Philippines, you will have heard that Divorce in the Philippines is illegal and not recognised. In fact, the Philippines is one of only two countries left in the world that does not recognise divorce. The other is Vatican City. However, like with all…

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Expat Problems

Posted on 23 April 20226 August 2022 by Darren

In this final article about Expats and Expat Problems. I want to talk about more of the downside to living as an Expat. I hope that with this and the previous articles about Expat Living, Expat Life and Expat Sacrifice. There are an incredible amount of books out there telling you how amazing it is….

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Expat Sacrifice

Posted on 15 April 20227 February 2023 by Darren

Expat life, Expat Living, although full of fun, adventure, love and maybe even money, comes with sacrifice. Once living and working abroad, you will have friends and family congratulating you on your move and even some who will be more focused on the crazy money you must be earning. Isn’t it funny how the apparent…

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Expat Life

Posted on 3 April 20227 February 2023 by Darren

I decided to write this article on Expat Life because it has and still is a crucial part of my life. Although I cannot even determine a time when I got the bug and desire to have such a lifestyle. I was born outside of the UK as my father was in the British Army….

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UK Streets are Paved with Gold

Posted on 20 March 20227 February 2023 by Darren

I have always found it interesting that thousands of UK citizens leave the UK each year and more people from around the world come to the UK with the belief that the UK streets are paved with gold, with no idea about the cost of living in the UK. So, all I can think of,…

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UK Immigration Buyer Beware

Posted on 12 March 20227 February 2023 by Darren

The UK immigration system is incredibly intrusive, and you need to understand they will ask the hard questions, and to stand any chance of a Visa, you will need to answer them. Based on my experience with the unmarried partner visa application process, as in my previous article, I am writing this. Buyer beware So…

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