Hi Atty. I think you made the right choice.You sacrificed everything for the future of your family. Welcome to Canada! I am not a member of the IBP but I could relate to you as far as the pain and challenges of moving to a new country from the Phil. I have been in Canada since 1989 and plan to retire this coming year. Mahirap talagang mag adjust dito sa Canada. However, for those of us who did mot give up, the future is bright. At the end of the day you will come to realize that coming to tjis big beautiful country is the best decision you have made in your life. For yourself and your family.Good luck.
Canada is the biggest scammer of all time. Immigration to Canada is the biggest scam. They are inviting people to immigrate to their place which is their source also of their economic activity. Its à barren Land after all.
i can relate ... new subscriber here. I left the Philippines in 2005 to join my wife in London. Leaving my dream job as Municipal Engineer and Civil Engineer for 10 years in my humble hometown is never easy... then starting in a new country from scratch is a huge challenge ... but with determination , prayer and resilience ... I kept my pride away and work as cleaner , then care assistant , nurse assistant then went back to university and gained my First Class Honours in Nursing in 2014 ... still studying even at 50 for a post graduate studies is a continuous challenge . I hope and wish your decision with your family to move to Canada is successful. God bless.
Hi Emma. I'm also a lawyer in Philippines and I practiced for 5 years as corporate lawyer in an insurance company. I live here in Las Vegas. Thank you for sharing your story. In Nevada, I'm not qualified to file petition for equivalency to take bar exam because I need 10 years of practice. I'm short of 5 years. But that's ok. I got a great job in an insurance company here and worked for 5 years. I owned 2 houses in Las Vegas and saved up for retirement. Don't worry about not practicing law. There are job and business opportunities that are better than the law profession and that can pay equivalent or more than the law profession. That's just my opinion. Keep it up.
Hi Atty! Wow, this is very inspiring po. Thank you for sharing your story. We hope we can also be successful just like you po! 🙏 Merry Christmas po sa inyo!
@@alexchiu6621 As I heard from friends, Judges in the Philippines are paid 200 to 300 thousand pesos per month kasama na diyan mga allowances and depende rin sa length of service at sa kung anong Court, RTC, MTC. Prosecutors/Fiscals starting at 200 libo per month. Ngunit ang mga position na yon ay kailangan 5 years experience at sa RTC 10 years experience. Sa private sector naman may Pay Scale na nilaan ng IBP para sa lahat na practitioner upang walang unfair competition. May Acceptance Fee, Retainer Fee, Appearance Fee at iba pa. Ayon sa mga practitioner na ang may established na private practice ay kikita rin ng average 150 to 300 libo per month after deducting expenses. Ang iba siguro na bagohan pa lang at wala pang established na mga cliente maliit lang kinikita.
@adventures in America Sir hopefully you could make a vlog about your Life (working Title: the Road less travelled), it feels quite exciting and you have so much to share, what i feel so much valuable is that the Insight you have accumulated.thank you so much
Hi Emma and Alvin, your story of settling in Canada is very inspiring . We have been living here in Vancouver for the past 29 years. Just like you, we left our nice jobs in the Philippibes to look for a better opportunities for our two kids. I worked in an American bank while my wife was a an ICU nurse in PGH. Our two kids were 16 and 6 years old then. We're proud to say that our son (Mark) is now a successful auto mechanic in Lexus while our daughter (Kristine) is a nurse in Richmond Hospital. One thing more, we came to Canada when I was already 45 years old and my wife was 41. It' s really very hard working your way up in a foreign country. We were able to succeed through prayers and sacrifices. We are already retired now and receiving a good pension from the government. So much now for my long story of struggle in Canada. Laban lang kabayan.
@Ruby Altea we moved to Canada as independent immigrant. My wife who is a nurse in the Phil applied and was granted an immigrant status for the whole family.
I was a lawyer too in the Phil. I am now working in Clinical Research company using my other profession. When my son is already in college, I have a plan of pursuing an immigration law studies and work in Canadian Embassy. Be patient, you are in the right place to succeed.
@@alwinemma Just always remember, just like when we were still in the college of law, mahirap sa una ang logic and how to analyze provisions pero once you learn to understand how it works and how to apply it in different cases, madali na lahat, dba? Same thing when you are in a new place, you need to analyze the situation, what do they need, what do you need to prioritize first, how will you be competitive. Mahirap kasi mag-aadjust kayo pero eventually when you learn the trades of the place sobrang madali na lang. Just have the eagerness to adapt and always support each other.
So proud of you Emma! Ever since our college days, I've known you not only as a super smart person but also strong and madiskarte kaya I really believe you will make it! I agree with all the points you mentioned, especially regarding Healthcare. As a doctor here in the Philippines, I feel so hopeless also for our broken healthcare system. And I also share the same fears that you have. Kaya I plan to leave na din soon. Watching your videos really inspires me. I hope to be as courageous as you! Rooting for you Emma!!! God bless!!! 🤗
Hi Chris! Wow that is a big news! Follow your heart where it leads you! I know you will do great kahit nasan ka pa. 💖 Thank you so much for the nice words, Chris! Miss you!
Good luck Atty.Kanya kanya Lang namang happiness ang mga Tao. I also respect Filipinos who decided to stay in the Philippines. Some Filipinos in Canada moved back to the Philippines din.
Thank you po. Yes, they too have their reasons. We can't be sure din if dito na talaga kami. Pwede rin bumalik like them. But atleast we try muna our luck here. Happy new year! 🙂
Our kababayan here in Zamboanga, who spent many years in Canada, once shared a remarkable insight with us. "Canada is like a gold mine, great for working and earning, but not really a place to live." He went there solely to make money, living in a dingy basement and saving every penny. And save he did! He retired early and returned to our Province here in Philippines, with fortune in his pocket. Today, our kababayan lives like a king. Thanks to his frugality in Canada, he now owns not one, but two magnificent mansions and cars in our hometown plus the low-tax, low-cost-of-living and perfect weather here in Philippines. And as if that weren't enough, he's also invested in real estate rentals, with a profitable side business that brings him even more wealth. No more homesickness. Being around with close peeps gives him all the warm fuzzies and a sense of belonging that he couldn't find in Canada and anywhere else. But he still loves to travel back to Canada and other countries for tour purposes only.
Have been practicing law for 17 years before moving to Canada. You're right, moving here is not about the money but for your children's future. Nilo Divina was a classmate in UST (first year in Arts & Letters). I just opted to take up law in San Beda. We moved in British Columbia in 2009. I did not pursue law anymore because it's costly and at the same time I was raising 2 kids when we moved here. If you need some tips/insights, just let me know.
Hi Sir! It was nice to know you are a classmate of our MP. :) I have heard also some lawyers who moved to Canada and did not pursue law but still landed on a well-paying job. Congrats on your journey, Sir. What an inspiration!
@@alwinemma You can call me maam :). Louie is just my dog's name. I read in the tread that you are taking the program for legal assistants. That is a good start but is more an admin thing. You can go techie and pursue a paralegal program, which pays more. As paralegal, you get to discuss cases with lawyers and be involved without the stress that goes with it. Of course there are time na stressful din but not as much if you're dealing with the case as a lawyer.
Hi Emma, magkasunod lng kau ng anak Kong doctor na pumunta Jan... January intake din sya pero anjan na sya..29yrs old, with 8yr and 6yr old sons and her hubby . Good decisions kau anak...
Hello! I’m also a lawyer (from UP Law naman) and I also had Sir Divina as a prof for commercial law. I currently have a well-paying job, but practicing law is not really what I want to do in life so I plan on moving to Canada as well. Any tips?
Hi Alvin and Emma. I am surprised to find your vlog! I am also a lawyer for 4 years. But my little family left naman last year for Australia for exactly the same reasons that you said. We have a son and we are happy with our current quality of life. We can’t imagine achieving this quality of life in the Ph despite having the “money.” For me, success is sleeping peacefully at night and seeing my child grow in a safe and healthy environment. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story! Glad to know you are happy with the quality of life that have now. 😊 Agree with your definition of success din. Ingat!
Very positive ang pananaw ninyo sa buhay at welcome sa Canada and HappyNewYear n wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors here in Canada 🇨🇦
Laban lng atty, IM registered nurse in PH and saudi, came here in Canada as caregiver for elderly, then got my PR so I decided or pursued to upgrade, Praying and claiming to be LPN and RN. Same reason, its my dream also to live here with my husband. I believe that God will provide the best, striving and working hard to survived Canada life....
It was a good decision moving here in Canada, it may seem difficult at the beginning but in time everything will fall into right place. ☺️ Been here for 10 years it was a bumpy road but good thing we didn’t give up, now I can truly say things are smooth sailing. Wish u all the best!
Wow! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and enlightening story! You made me feel so much better now, the fact that I, myself, being a law student has just decided to quit law school and pursue our family dream to go to Canada. Yes, one of the toughest decisions I have ever made. This decision is also primarily for our kids' future. Thank you for validating my decision!!!! I wish you success in your Canada journey and hope to see you with your family in Canada, one day, in God's perfect time.
Emma that was an HONEST evaluation of everything in your decision to uproot your family and move to Canada. It's inspiring and hope in the next few months you have updates to this episode alone. Kodus to you and your husband for making the leap of faith to your new country and may you both succeed. It's beautiful up there too. By the way I suddenly remembered as I was contemplating of moving up there from the US, I called some facilities to work in Vancouver and befriended a nurse in one of those conversations as she urged me to move and told me that she's also an immigrant. I said really when her accent is the same as a canadian or american. She finally told me she's white born in Washington USA. I was so curious as to why she left the US. Her reason free healthcare as in the US you have to pay for insurance and everything and in her masteral thesis she found out that insurance after awhile could unload or throw you out from coverage if its been years they've been paying and taking care of you which the insurance industry considers as a loss. I've heard that in the news several years ago and more today. She also told me that healthcare in Canada is free for all while in the US only helps the rich NOT the poor. It was a revelation that took me by surprise and I believe her as it was her masteral thesis she has to defend.
DONT WORRY TOO MUCH. YOU ARE STILL YOUNG AND CAN DO ALOT IN LIFE. YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT AS LONG AS YOU STAY FOCUS AND DONT LET OTHER PEOPLE DISTRACT YOU. GOOD LUCK!
I guess I am here for a reason since my husband is also a lawyer for 7 yrs in the Philippines. Wala pa rin kaming bahay and though stable slight, something is still missing pa rin. Thank you for your insights atty. ano po pala program na kinuha nyo? Huhu pinaiyak moko sa end ng video mo. Thank you for being so honest, it will help us sis.
Indeed sis, it is not automatic na once maging lawyer, instant millionaire agad. Pwede rin siguro, but does not happen always kaya we will explore other options din talaga :) I am taking Legal Assistant Program now at SAIT. Thank you for watching po!
I live in the UK and been looking into going to Canada but I found out that there is less career opportunities in Canada than in London in particular. A lot of Canadians get their PR and either move to USA or Europe.
Hi! I’m also a lawyer for 16 years sa PH (since 2004) when I migrated to Canada in 2020. I was a Deputy Director na sa BSP but I still chose to leave PH also for the reasons you enumerated… thanks for sharing… we are here in Halifax, Nova Scotia naman… done with NCA exams na so if you want to go that route, i could share my experience with you..,
Hi ma'am, I'm currently waiting for my NCA assessment; we are moving to Winnipeg in June. According to the NCA website assessments could either be 1) writing the NCA exam; 2) going to university or 3) a mix of 1 and 2. Going to the university is a lot more expensive than just taking the exam but its advantage is to have a proper education in Canadian law, that is if you have the resources. Can you please give me some advice on what to do? And where did you get the materials for study, books, and notes po? Kindly share your experience po sa NCA process para makadecide kami properly. Maraming salamat po.
Very well said and straight from the heart lahat. Someday you will reap what you sow the fruits of your hard work. Laban lang po because you really inspired us na mga nangangarap din po na mkapunta sa 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 God bless and stay healthy esp. baby Zion❤️
Hi Alwin and Emma. 💯 true prang metro ng taxi sa pinas ang mga hospitals got the same experience.. kapit lng attorney God’s good! and welcome sa Calgary! stay warm..☕️
It depends on your passion. If you are passionate about practicing law then you will always feel that emptiness inside you no matter how financially successful you will be in Canada or USA. If lawyering for you is just a means to achieve financial success and social status then you can get your satisfaction without longing for the field you chose to abandon. As they say, America, England, Canada are places where the young and the talented, the enterprising and the industrious are constantly offered with opportunities and the rewards of efforts and initiative and even the common man is properly compensated for the sweat from his brow.
your vlogs are of the best dahil ang daming aral at inspirasyon sa gaya namin na, on the process na ang application to be an international student sa Canada. you transcend a clear picture of how life in Canada. Salamat Alwin at Emma.
New follower here, thank you for this Atty. because of this video I have so many realizations. My father was also hospitalized many times before he passed away and I also questioned the healthcare system here in the Philippines. Now I am more eager to pursue my application. Thanks again
This is The first video I’ve watch in this channel and after I’m hooked❤❤❤❤bumped on this video by accident, it was in one of my recommended views and got curious. I enjoy watching your vlogs guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You already made the right choice to move CAN. There is NO such thing as Free Healthcare. Please refer to pay stab 😮. But way better than having none at all (aka PH). I love that you are thinking about your children future. Many Filipino that comes to US/CAN just think about making money. After one year working, they want instant gratification (new car, brand name items, etc..) then they complain at end of month barely have enough money. In my mind, it is life style change that a lot Filipino struggle to adjust. Sorry for ranting..😁 Good luck Emma & Alwin. You have bright future ahead of you.
I salute you. And I wish you all the best on this new journey for you and for your family, specially for your son. Fighting lng at makakatapos ka din jan sa school. God bless!
I left my teaching career to be in Canada. We have almost the reasons why I left the Philippines. Now my boys are all married and have their jobs in Toronto. Good luck to your new journey!!!
Thank you Attorney for sharing ur journey. Tama po kayo lahat ng babago pag may pamilya na una natin iisipin talaga ung future ng anak natin. Soon in Gods best time anjan na din po ako to find better opportunity at mabigyan ng maganda future ang anak ko.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless po.. new subscriber here
i do understand where you coming from. i arrived from manila a weeks ago. my mom past away last december and i just cant believed how our medical system so dysfunctional. private hospitals will do the best they can to ripped you off. and government hospitals has smaller chance for you to survive.
If you are a teacher major in Kindergarten in the Philippines and planning to come here in Alberta, it will be your advantage. The government of Alberta is giving certifications ( level 1, 2 and 3 )to qualify if you want to work in Early Childhood Education. This has government wage top up that depends on your level.
Hi mam and sir Alwin, for me and misis we agree po sa mga reasons nyo. We also moved here for quality of life. Despite my wife being establish and earning really well in the Philippines we decided to move pa din. We don't have kids yet but agree that whatever we do now this is more for the future generation who will thank us for being brave and taking the challenge to better their future. Hopefully mameet din po namin kayo! Nameet na namin si Sir Alwin once and truly ang family nyo po ay isang mgandang encouragement!
Wow isa po pala kayo sa kinwento ni hubby na nameet nya pong subscriber. Salamat po sa inyo and thank you din as you inspire us din po with your story.
Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. Very inspiring and informative. Looking forward for more. Hugs to your family kabayan..Happy New Year.. Lakasan lang talaga ng loob pag nasa ibang bansa. Go.go.go! No pain no gain .Success and Good health.
karamihan ng kamag anak at friends kong nag canada eh umuwi rin ng pinas... lol... lahat ng reasons na sinabi mo eh ganyan ganyan din mga reasons nila before sila mag canada but in the long run eh reality strikes... sobrang mahal ng cost of living sa canada kaya halos break even lang din sa kinikita nila... at yung malala daw eh sobrang lamig na lalong nakaka depress at homesick na hindi nila nakakasama mga kamag anak nila... kaya sabi nila eh kung may maayos ka naman na income dito sa pinas eh pagyabungin mo nalang dahil mas mura parin cost of living dito at mas masaya parin sa bayang sinilangan.
Thank you for sharing po! We will see! Pwede rin po talaga mangyari samin yan, ang bumalik. Now, itry lang po muna namin ang kapalaran dito. Anytime naman po pwede umuwi. Happy new year!
Salamat atty . Napaka inspiring ng topic mo and I"m crying while nakikinig sayo sapagkat ramdam ko ang hirap na pinagdadaanan ng kapwa pilipino. Totoo talaga lahat ng sinabi mo. Kaya pangarap ko sa mga anak ko na marating sila dito sa canada. Dahil narin sa mga rason na nashare mo. Salamat sa iyong buong pamilya and Godbless po.
Welcome to Canada! Mahirap talaga dito dahil back to zero lalo na pagdating sa profession. Pero iba talaga dito lalo na sa Vancouver, I like the weather kahit snow kc minsan lng mag exterme. At nag enjoy mga bata dito kc ang daming parks na pwedeng makapaglaro. Puro taxes dito pero napapakinabangan talaga ng mga tao. Nag work ako dito under livein caregiver program at nakuha ko husband ko, 5 daughters and 2 grandchildren in 2009. God bless you all!
You made the right decision. Welcome to Canada, I moved to Toronto when I was 50 years old together with my wife and 2 kids. There will be some struggles, but after a few years of adjustments, things will be alright. If you really work hard here in Canada, in whatever position or work, you can live a very comfortable life. Regards, to both of, and we are here to give you advice if need be. Just keep going because you in the right path. Cheers.
Thank you so much po. Comment like this motivates us to move further. You inspire us po. Hope you are all safe in Toronto despite the snow storm! Merry Christmas!
We are also migrating to an OECD country.. Me and my wife are already established in corporate world with 6 digits monthly savings and yet we will be back to zero in an OECD but we still grabbed it for the childrens future :)
Thanks atty. For sharing your life story..Sometimes good fortune are not enought because there were a lot of reasons to consider..Sometimes our innerself is stronger than our reality So we begin to find ourselves where we belong..May God guise us into the right path of fulfilling our destiny 🙏🙏🙏
mas maganda tlaga ang Pilipinas 😍, I'm still on the process of observing and thinking on how things works here in Canada ....peruh iba tlaga s Pilipinas, cguro mai konting problema s gov't doon, peruh kahit saan may problema tlaga. Proud to be pinoy parin 🥰😍
I feel the same, being abroad for 16 years already. Everyone has their own reasons & opinions though. But mine is - it’s just one big rat race out here in the west. Yes, all the factors that’s mentioned here are so attractive and really does make for a great decision for moving. But unfortunately, it’s not going to be that black and white. There are other hidden negative factors that would soon be at play, that really nobody talks about. I only wish people would have known that, if you already have a good job and are well established in the Philippines, then you are already well off and that is enough. There may be less traffic here, but everything is still at great distances that everyone in the family must learn to drive or drive their own car to be productive. (There are great public Transpo. - but still that takes time, as well). Children are better in the Philippines where they become very respectful, religious, we’ll behaved and very family oriented citizens. Peer pressure here in the west is very strong, even if you taught your kids well at home.. You may earn more here or have benefits - but it’s still mortgage here or insurance there, then taxes here or taxes there, etc. etc… With that said, I emphasize again that this is just my own opinion, from my own experiences. Truly, wish the best for your family!
I admire your principles and goal in life, atty. you made a correct decision. New sub here and no skipping ads. Nakaka inspire talaga ,kaya ang sabi ko sa kaibigan ko na driver sa Pinas ay iwan nyo na ang Pinas at kahit factory workers sa Taiwan, ay grab nyo na or apply sa Saudi dahil Sayang opportunity. Watching from Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
Everyone who migrated to Canada started again from scratch. Iba ang educational system nila. Some Registered Nurses even works on factories first, not unless they go back to scul in Canada.
Salamat sa pag encourage sa mga gusto mag simula sa canada, hope ma meet namin kayo ng wife ko kung papalarin kami maka punta, idol namin kayo, stay safe and God bless
Thank you for sharing this very honest perspective of your family's journey. Your Family will do great here it's just a matter of time. Your story is very heart felt and I can see that you guys are focused and determined. All the points you mentioned are all true and are THE major reasons why we Pinoys seek a better life in Canada. I'm a big fan of your channel po . Ingat po always and godbless
This is very true. Just like with my inlaws, hospitalizations striked and loans went left and right. Unfortunately, that would mean children are expected right away to give big amounts even though they have their own families already. I am only citing the reality about the immediate family financial struggles when things like this happen. It’s really hard, not all but majority in the Philippines thought that it’s fine , they have the money, they are earning dollars but less do they know that we are undermining our own budget just for them. Also, this is exactly me and my husband are both talking about that we will never do this to our daughter. One exact same reason why we migrated as well. By the way if you guys are in Calgary, we are just nearby, Cochrane.
I wish you all the best. I too have experienced the financial crisis in the family because of illness. Mayaman kmi, bigla kami nag hirap. That was when I was single and earning good. But later on, I chose to remain in the Philippines lalo nung nagka anak ako, because in my experience na talagang bilog ang mundo. Naghirap, naka recover sa sariling bayan. Now looking back, that is one thing that I want my son to learn. Sikap palagi and things will turn our right, although not immediatelly. Patience and perseverence work wonders. Isa pa, ung pagsasama ng pamilya sa hirap at ginhawa, naisip ko n wla nyan sa ibang bansa. Sama mo na din ung closeness ng mga magpipinsan habang lumalaki, ang saya saya. N isip ko n yan dapat ma experience ng anak ko. There are no guarantees in life ika nga. Babagsak, babangon. Yan ang naisp ko na iba sa Pilipinas na gusto kong matutunan ng anak ko. Pero syempre iba iba tyo ng buhay so I wish your family all the best in Canada.
I can relate to this. I am an accountant here in the Philippines, the pay is good but I feel like I am not that successful yet. I applied for study permit and hope it gets approved soon. I am taking a leap for my future family.
Thanks for sharing po Atty❤Yan po talaga ang main reason nating lahat that's why we are dreaming of migrating to Canada and give up our career here in the Phils..I am hoping and praying po na sana ako rin matuloy na jan❤🙏
By migrating to Canada of which you chose based on your reasons you are achieving your dreams and better opportunities for your child. Yes you have to start again but you're still a young healthy couple. 😃👏
You know, I've been here in Calgary for 22 years now. Same like you, I started from scratch. I am a civil engineer there in the Philippines. I chose to migrate here in Canada because of my children. No regret coming here. I have 2 daughters, both work under AHS, and one of my sons is in Paris taking his PhD. under EVOMET funded by EU. He took his Master's in Germany. My other son is enjoying his hobby of having cars although he did not go to the university, he finished his Aircraft Structure Technician certficate. There's a lot of opportunities for our children. If we did not come here, they would not have this kind of life there. We are enjoying our life now. I thank God for everything. You made the right decision. Cheer up
My mother and father left Germany after WWII to try make it in Canada. They couldn’t find enough work at the time and it was very cold. After 1 year, they decided to leave Canada. They eventually immigrated to the USA, instead. Be careful, inToronto they speak french too. Best wishes
I admire your courage. I too have a Law degree from Phil and a Masteral degree from Japan but I feel that our decision to move to Canada a decade ago was the best decision we did. Now my kids already have university degrees and independent. And I was able to buy a house and had a major surgery completely free.
Sis same tayo ng kwento. Lawyer na rin ako sa Pinas pero back to zero sa Australia. Naging lawyer din ako here and got my PR recently pero ang haba ng journey. Inabot ng 6 years. Ang daming beses kong kwinestyon if worth it ba talagang iniwan ko buhay ko sa Pinas. Good luck satin sa mga pinili nating buhay!
Im a registered nurse din sa pinas. Kelangan ko mga refresher here, ngayon i have 2 more sems here sa Toronto malapit ko na sya matapos sana. Goodluck s atin
Thank you for this video, sa totoo lang, this video is refreshing, ito lang siguro ung napanood ko na ytube vid from a kababayan na inspiring and encouraging. Im also migrating to Canada to reunite with my hubby, quit a good job in the Phils that pays really well. Mahirap to start again but for my marriage and to fulfill our dream of starting a family, sacrifices needed to be made. Ultimately, Pinoy tayo, mahirap din ang buhay sa pinas and yet we succeeded, so kaya naman natin umasenso kahit saan. Magaling ang pinoy, masipag, madiskarte. Lakas lang ng loob at tulungan lang natin ang isat isa, we will be okay. ❤
Hi Atty. Thank you for sharing your story I'm so inspire and got so much knowledge in your video. I'm an engineer in Philippines and it feels na nasa loop lng ako sa day by day routine system ng PH nakaka burn out, so I'm aspiring to migrate in first world country too. Best of luck and God Bless Atty.
Hard work and perseverance will get you thru hardship at the end of the day when you reach your goal you look back and smile what you been through and what you are now accomplished all challenges in life
Di ba grabe taas din ng cost of living jan sa Canada? Considering na successful lawyer ka na dito sa Pinas, if traffic lang major reason, pwede ka naman po mag freelance in a work from home environment. Pero agree din ako sa ibang reasons mo like government support, pension, living in a first world country, and free education/healthcare. Kaso nga lang parang na nenegate sya ng high cost of living. Ung ibang nababalitaan ko may 2 to 3 jobs jan pra lang maka survive. Matalino po kayo maam, you can do WFH jobs kahit nasa Pinas ka lang po. You can also earn dollars din naman pag nag freelance ka po. Yung 2hrs back and forth travel time sa traffic is walang wala compared sa nag travel ng 3 to 6hrs na nararanasan ng iba. hahaha
Laban lang atty, you should be fine here in Canada. Lahat naman tayo na nag migrate, ma pinoy man o galing ibang bansa, makaranas ng frustration pag dating dito sa Canada ngunit makaka raos din. Swallow ones pride lang talaga na kesyo professionally establish na sa Pinas tapos pag dating dito nag umpisa sa uno. Yan din ang tingin ko sa bansa nating Pinas na patong patong at napaka complicated ang mga problema, kaya minsan masabi ko na himala na lang talaga ang makapagligtas sa Pinas (sorry to say it).
Hi Atty. I think you made the right choice.You sacrificed everything for the future of your family. Welcome to Canada!
I am not a member of the IBP but I could relate to you as far as the pain and challenges of moving to a new country from the Phil.
I have been in Canada since 1989 and plan to retire this coming year.
Mahirap talagang mag adjust dito sa Canada. However, for those of us who did mot give up, the future is bright.
At the end of the day you will come to realize that coming to tjis big beautiful country is the best decision you have made in your life. For yourself and your family.Good luck.
Thank you so much po! I find comfort in your words knowing that there is hope after all the struggles and sacrifices! 💖
Thank you po and Merry Christmas again!
Canada is the biggest scammer of all time. Immigration to Canada is the biggest scam.
They are inviting people to immigrate to their place which is their source also of their economic activity.
Its à barren Land after all.
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i can relate ... new subscriber here. I left the Philippines in 2005 to join my wife in London. Leaving my dream job as Municipal Engineer and Civil Engineer for 10 years in my humble hometown is never easy... then starting in a new country from scratch is a huge challenge ... but with determination , prayer and resilience ... I kept my pride away and work as cleaner , then care assistant , nurse assistant then went back to university and gained my First Class Honours in Nursing in 2014 ... still studying even at 50 for a post graduate studies is a continuous challenge . I hope and wish your decision with your family to move to Canada is successful. God bless.
Hi Emma. I'm also a lawyer in Philippines and I practiced for 5 years as corporate lawyer in an insurance company. I live here in Las Vegas. Thank you for sharing your story. In Nevada, I'm not qualified to file petition for equivalency to take bar exam because I need 10 years of practice. I'm short of 5 years. But that's ok. I got a great job in an insurance company here and worked for 5 years. I owned 2 houses in Las Vegas and saved up for retirement. Don't worry about not practicing law. There are job and business opportunities that are better than the law profession and that can pay equivalent or more than the law profession. That's just my opinion. Keep it up.
Hi Atty! Wow, this is very inspiring po. Thank you for sharing your story. We hope we can also be successful just like you po! 🙏 Merry Christmas po sa inyo!
bakit yayabang ng lawyer dito sa pinas.. ala palang pera
@@alexchiu6621 As I heard from friends, Judges in the Philippines are paid 200 to 300 thousand pesos per month kasama na diyan mga allowances and depende rin sa length of service at sa kung anong Court, RTC, MTC. Prosecutors/Fiscals starting at 200 libo per month. Ngunit ang mga position na yon ay kailangan 5 years experience at sa RTC 10 years experience. Sa private sector naman may Pay Scale na nilaan ng IBP para sa lahat na practitioner upang walang unfair competition. May Acceptance Fee, Retainer Fee, Appearance Fee at iba pa. Ayon sa mga practitioner na ang may established na private practice ay kikita rin ng average 150 to 300 libo per month after deducting expenses. Ang iba siguro na bagohan pa lang at wala pang established na mga cliente maliit lang kinikita.
@adventures in America Sir hopefully you could make a vlog about your Life (working Title: the Road less travelled), it feels quite exciting and you have so much to share, what i feel so much valuable is that the Insight you have accumulated.thank you so much
Hi! Atty, anong program ang kinuha mo ngayon? Related din ba sa experience mo? Thanks and God bless you more 😘
Hi Emma and Alvin, your story of settling in Canada is very inspiring . We have been living here in Vancouver for the past 29 years. Just like you, we left our nice jobs in the Philippibes to look for a better opportunities for our two kids. I worked in an American bank while my wife was a an ICU nurse in PGH. Our two kids were 16 and 6 years old then. We're proud to say that our son (Mark) is now a successful auto mechanic in Lexus while our daughter (Kristine) is a nurse in Richmond Hospital. One thing more, we came to Canada when I was already 45 years old and my wife was 41. It' s really very hard working your way up in a foreign country. We were able to succeed through prayers and sacrifices. We are already retired now and receiving a good pension from the government. So much now for my long story of struggle in Canada. Laban lang kabayan.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story po. Yes, prayers lang po talaga since struggles are really part of our life. Stay safe po!
True po.... we are the same... we live here in Vancouver for 27 yrs. Close to our retirement.. Life is Good.
Hello sir would like to know if you moved to canada as student visa? Im nurse here in phil.planning to migrate wth family ans take student visa
Yes student visa po. Watch our other video uploads po, we talked about student visa
@Ruby Altea we moved to Canada as independent immigrant. My wife who is a nurse in the Phil applied and was granted an immigrant status for the whole family.
I was a lawyer too in the Phil. I am now working in Clinical Research company using my other profession. When my son is already in college, I have a plan of pursuing an immigration law studies and work in Canadian Embassy. Be patient, you are in the right place to succeed.
Thank you for your inspiring story ang motivating words! God bless!
@@alwinemma Just always remember, just like when we were still in the college of law, mahirap sa una ang logic and how to analyze provisions pero once you learn to understand how it works and how to apply it in different cases, madali na lahat, dba? Same thing when you are in a new place, you need to analyze the situation, what do they need, what do you need to prioritize first, how will you be competitive. Mahirap kasi mag-aadjust kayo pero eventually when you learn the trades of the place sobrang madali na lang. Just have the eagerness to adapt and always support each other.
So proud of you Emma! Ever since our college days, I've known you not only as a super smart person but also strong and madiskarte kaya I really believe you will make it! I agree with all the points you mentioned, especially regarding Healthcare. As a doctor here in the Philippines, I feel so hopeless also for our broken healthcare system. And I also share the same fears that you have. Kaya I plan to leave na din soon. Watching your videos really inspires me. I hope to be as courageous as you! Rooting for you Emma!!! God bless!!! 🤗
Hi Chris! Wow that is a big news! Follow your heart where it leads you! I know you will do great kahit nasan ka pa. 💖 Thank you so much for the nice words, Chris! Miss you!
Good luck Atty.Kanya kanya Lang namang happiness ang mga Tao. I also respect Filipinos who decided to stay in the Philippines. Some Filipinos in Canada moved back to the Philippines din.
Thank you po. Yes, they too have their reasons. We can't be sure din if dito na talaga kami. Pwede rin bumalik like them. But atleast we try muna our luck here. Happy new year! 🙂
Good luck to you all. We've all been there and it's really difficult at the start but eventually, things would work out and get better.
Our kababayan here in Zamboanga, who spent many years in Canada, once shared a remarkable insight with us. "Canada is like a gold mine, great for working and earning, but not really a place to live." He went there solely to make money, living in a dingy basement and saving every penny. And save he did! He retired early and returned to our Province here in Philippines, with fortune in his pocket.
Today, our kababayan lives like a king. Thanks to his frugality in Canada, he now owns not one, but two magnificent mansions and cars in our hometown plus the low-tax, low-cost-of-living and perfect weather here in Philippines. And as if that weren't enough, he's also invested in real estate rentals, with a profitable side business that brings him even more wealth.
No more homesickness. Being around with close peeps gives him all the warm fuzzies and a sense of belonging that he couldn't find in Canada and anywhere else. But he still loves to travel back to Canada and other countries for tour purposes only.
Thanks for sharing this inspiring story!
Have been practicing law for 17 years before moving to Canada. You're right, moving here is not about the money but for your children's future. Nilo Divina was a classmate in UST (first year in Arts & Letters). I just opted to take up law in San Beda. We moved in British Columbia in 2009. I did not pursue law anymore because it's costly and at the same time I was raising 2 kids when we moved here. If you need some tips/insights, just let me know.
Hi Sir! It was nice to know you are a classmate of our MP. :) I have heard also some lawyers who moved to Canada and did not pursue law but still landed on a well-paying job. Congrats on your journey, Sir. What an inspiration!
@@alwinemma You can call me maam :). Louie is just my dog's name. I read in the tread that you are taking the program for legal assistants. That is a good start but is more an admin thing. You can go techie and pursue a paralegal program, which pays more. As paralegal, you get to discuss cases with lawyers and be involved without the stress that goes with it. Of course there are time na stressful din but not as much if you're dealing with the case as a lawyer.
Hi Emma, magkasunod lng kau ng anak Kong doctor na pumunta Jan... January intake din sya pero anjan na sya..29yrs old, with 8yr and 6yr old sons and her hubby . Good decisions kau anak...
@@alwinemma MP???
Hello! I’m also a lawyer (from UP Law naman) and I also had Sir Divina as a prof for commercial law. I currently have a well-paying job, but practicing law is not really what I want to do in life so I plan on moving to Canada as well. Any tips?
Hi Alvin and Emma. I am surprised to find your vlog! I am also a lawyer for 4 years. But my little family left naman last year for Australia for exactly the same reasons that you said. We have a son and we are happy with our current quality of life. We can’t imagine achieving this quality of life in the Ph despite having the “money.” For me, success is sleeping peacefully at night and seeing my child grow in a safe and healthy environment. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story! Glad to know you are happy with the quality of life that have now. 😊 Agree with your definition of success din. Ingat!
Very positive ang pananaw ninyo sa buhay at welcome sa Canada and HappyNewYear n wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors here in Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks atty. inspiring story. I’m also a Lawyer in cebu. My family and I will be in canada nxt year.
Hi Atty! Thank you for watching and good luck din po in your journey!
Very inspiring vlog! Goodluck in your Canada Journey atty.!
Laban lng atty, IM registered nurse in PH and saudi, came here in Canada as caregiver for elderly, then got my PR so I decided or pursued to upgrade, Praying and claiming to be LPN and RN. Same reason, its my dream also to live here with my husband. I believe that God will provide the best, striving and working hard to survived Canada life....
Thank you so much po! Will pray for your success po to be LPN and RN. God bless!
It was a good decision moving here in Canada, it may seem difficult at the beginning but in time everything will fall into right place. ☺️ Been here for 10 years it was a bumpy road but good thing we didn’t give up, now I can truly say things are smooth sailing. Wish u all the best!
Thank you so much po. Indeed, it will not be a smooth path pero kakayanin po.
Wow! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and enlightening story! You made me feel so much better now, the fact that I, myself, being a law student has just decided to quit law school and pursue our family dream to go to Canada. Yes, one of the toughest decisions I have ever made. This decision is also primarily for our kids' future. Thank you for validating my decision!!!! I wish you success in your Canada journey and hope to see you with your family in Canada, one day, in God's perfect time.
More power to your channel guys! Please continue to inspire people with your vlogs. Always take care and God bless!
Very Inspiring Atty... Thinking also migrating to Canada soon...
Emma that was an HONEST evaluation of everything in your decision to uproot your family and move to Canada. It's inspiring and hope in the next few months you have updates to this episode alone. Kodus to you and your husband for making the leap of faith to your new country and may you both succeed. It's beautiful up there too. By the way I suddenly remembered as I was contemplating of moving up there from the US, I called some facilities to work in Vancouver and befriended a nurse in one of those conversations as she urged me to move and told me that she's also an immigrant. I said really when her accent is the same as a canadian or american. She finally told me she's white born in Washington USA. I was so curious as to why she left the US. Her reason free healthcare as in the US you have to pay for insurance and everything and in her masteral thesis she found out that insurance after awhile could unload or throw you out from coverage if its been years they've been paying and taking care of you which the insurance industry considers as a loss. I've heard that in the news several years ago and more today. She also told me that healthcare in Canada is free for all while in the US only helps the rich NOT the poor. It was a revelation that took me by surprise and I believe her as it was her masteral thesis she has to defend.
DONT WORRY TOO MUCH. YOU ARE STILL YOUNG AND CAN DO ALOT IN LIFE. YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT AS LONG AS YOU STAY FOCUS AND DONT LET OTHER PEOPLE DISTRACT YOU. GOOD LUCK!
Thank you po and God bless!
Laban lang sis. You can do it. I wish you & your family all the best.
Thank you sis! 💖
Hi, Alwin and Emma. I'm a lawyer too and I'm planning to move to Canada as well with my family. Your story is very inspiring.
Hi Atty! Thank you for watching and good luck din po in your journey! We can do it! :)
I guess I am here for a reason since my husband is also a lawyer for 7 yrs in the Philippines. Wala pa rin kaming bahay and though stable slight, something is still missing pa rin. Thank you for your insights atty. ano po pala program na kinuha nyo? Huhu pinaiyak moko sa end ng video mo. Thank you for being so honest, it will help us sis.
Indeed sis, it is not automatic na once maging lawyer, instant millionaire agad. Pwede rin siguro, but does not happen always kaya we will explore other options din talaga :) I am taking Legal Assistant Program now at SAIT. Thank you for watching po!
I live in the UK and been looking into going to Canada but I found out that there is less career opportunities in Canada than in London in particular. A lot of Canadians get their PR and either move to USA or Europe.
That's why Canada needs more Immigrants, the native Canadians are leaving, they need more taxpayers
Very honest assessment and what a sacrifice for your family. You are a winner!
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Zion is very lucky to have Emma and alwin as his parents good luck to your family here in calgary
Hi! I’m also a lawyer for 16 years sa PH (since 2004) when I migrated to Canada in 2020. I was a Deputy Director na sa BSP but I still chose to leave PH also for the reasons you enumerated… thanks for sharing… we are here in Halifax, Nova Scotia naman… done with NCA exams na so if you want to go that route, i could share my experience with you..,
Hi ma'am, I'm currently waiting for my NCA assessment; we are moving to Winnipeg in June. According to the NCA website assessments could either be 1) writing the NCA exam; 2) going to university or 3) a mix of 1 and 2. Going to the university is a lot more expensive than just taking the exam but its advantage is to have a proper education in Canadian law, that is if you have the resources. Can you please give me some advice on what to do? And where did you get the materials for study, books, and notes po? Kindly share your experience po sa NCA process para makadecide kami properly. Maraming salamat po.
Hi. My classmate did option 3. He is practicing in Winnipeg.
Very well said and straight from the heart lahat. Someday you will reap what you sow the fruits of your hard work. Laban lang po because you really inspired us na mga nangangarap din po na mkapunta sa 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 God bless and stay healthy esp. baby Zion❤️
Thank you so much po! God will hear your heart's desires po.
God bless!
Hi Alwin and Emma. 💯 true prang metro ng taxi sa pinas ang mga hospitals got the same experience.. kapit lng attorney God’s good! and welcome sa Calgary! stay warm..☕️
Thank you so much po! Yes, it is really cold now, but this weekend okay na ata uli! Stay warm din po!
It depends on your passion. If you are passionate about practicing law then you will always feel that emptiness inside you no matter how financially successful you will be in Canada or USA. If lawyering for you is just a means to achieve financial success and social status then you can get your satisfaction without longing for the field you chose to abandon. As they say, America, England, Canada are places where the young and the talented, the enterprising and the industrious are constantly offered with opportunities and the rewards of efforts and initiative and even the common man is properly compensated for the sweat from his brow.
your vlogs are of the best dahil ang daming aral at inspirasyon sa gaya namin na, on the process na ang application to be an international student sa Canada. you transcend a clear picture of how life in Canada. Salamat Alwin at Emma.
Thank you so much din po! Good luck sa application! God bless!
New follower here, thank you for this Atty. because of this video I have so many realizations. My father was also hospitalized many times before he passed away and I also questioned the healthcare system here in the Philippines. Now I am more eager to pursue my application. Thanks again
What healthcare in the Philippines?
Just make a decision then move on. No more what ifs only the things on foresight
Thank you for watching po!
Thanks for sharing your experience Atty.Emma.,new ofw subscriber here in Arizona USA 🇺🇸,kaya natin to!
Thank you for opening up about your struggles and reasons for moving to Canada miss Emma
This is The first video I’ve watch in this channel and after I’m hooked❤❤❤❤bumped on this video by accident, it was in one of my recommended views and got curious. I enjoy watching your vlogs guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wowwww!!! Divina Law firm. Hebigat!!!!!! Congrats Atty Emma Aprado.😊
Emma, Stop feeling for yourself
You must move on with your life.
Work hard and stay positive, Emma!
You already made the right choice to move CAN. There is NO such thing as Free Healthcare. Please refer to pay stab 😮. But way better than having none at all (aka PH). I love that you are thinking about your children future. Many Filipino that comes to US/CAN just think about making money. After one year working, they want instant gratification (new car, brand name items, etc..) then they complain at end of month barely have enough money. In my mind, it is life style change that a lot Filipino struggle to adjust. Sorry for ranting..😁 Good luck Emma & Alwin. You have bright future ahead of you.
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Hi atty. i came across sa vlog mo. Thank you for this. Salamat!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! I’ll be moving soon to Canada from Hongkong 🙏
You're welcome po! God bless!!
I salute you. And I wish you all the best on this new journey for you and for your family, specially for your son. Fighting lng at makakatapos ka din jan sa school. God bless!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I left my teaching career to be in Canada. We have almost the reasons why I left the Philippines. Now my boys are all married and have their jobs in Toronto. Good luck to your new journey!!!
Thank you Attorney for sharing ur journey. Tama po kayo lahat ng babago pag may pamilya na una natin iisipin talaga ung future ng anak natin. Soon in Gods best time anjan na din po ako to find better opportunity at mabigyan ng maganda future ang anak ko.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless po.. new subscriber here
i do understand where you coming from. i arrived from manila a weeks ago. my mom past away last december and i just cant believed how our medical system so dysfunctional. private hospitals will do the best they can to ripped you off. and government hospitals has smaller chance for you to survive.
If you are a teacher major in Kindergarten in the Philippines and planning to come here in Alberta, it will be your advantage. The government of Alberta is giving certifications ( level 1, 2 and 3 )to qualify if you want to work in Early Childhood Education. This has government wage top up that depends on your level.
Hi mam and sir Alwin, for me and misis we agree po sa mga reasons nyo. We also moved here for quality of life. Despite my wife being establish and earning really well in the Philippines we decided to move pa din. We don't have kids yet but agree that whatever we do now this is more for the future generation who will thank us for being brave and taking the challenge to better their future. Hopefully mameet din po namin kayo! Nameet na namin si Sir Alwin once and truly ang family nyo po ay isang mgandang encouragement!
Wow isa po pala kayo sa kinwento ni hubby na nameet nya pong subscriber. Salamat po sa inyo and thank you din as you inspire us din po with your story.
Child benefit allowance depends on the income also. May mga kilala ako na zero child benefit sila coz of high income
Yes po, once lumampas na sa bracket, liliit or mawawala po ang ibang benefits.
Totoo yan depende sa income ng parents b Ako nga single Wala ako tax return unfair dito patakaran ng govt
You will be successful mam. Have Faith and Keep it! We thank God that we are still able and healthy. Puhunan po natin to keep rolling..
Highly recommended video, salute atty....😊
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. Very inspiring and informative. Looking forward for more. Hugs to your family kabayan..Happy New Year.. Lakasan lang talaga ng loob pag nasa ibang bansa. Go.go.go! No pain no gain .Success and Good health.
karamihan ng kamag anak at friends kong nag canada eh umuwi rin ng pinas... lol... lahat ng reasons na sinabi mo eh ganyan ganyan din mga reasons nila before sila mag canada but in the long run eh reality strikes... sobrang mahal ng cost of living sa canada kaya halos break even lang din sa kinikita nila... at yung malala daw eh sobrang lamig na lalong nakaka depress at homesick na hindi nila nakakasama mga kamag anak nila... kaya sabi nila eh kung may maayos ka naman na income dito sa pinas eh pagyabungin mo nalang dahil mas mura parin cost of living dito at mas masaya parin sa bayang sinilangan.
Thank you for sharing po! We will see! Pwede rin po talaga mangyari samin yan, ang bumalik. Now, itry lang po muna namin ang kapalaran dito. Anytime naman po pwede umuwi. Happy new year!
Thanks for sharing this Atty. Can you also make a video regarding your program? Lawyer here too. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Atty! I will try to make a topic on that po. Thank you!
Salamat atty . Napaka inspiring ng topic mo and I"m crying while nakikinig sayo sapagkat ramdam ko ang hirap na pinagdadaanan ng kapwa pilipino. Totoo talaga lahat ng sinabi mo. Kaya pangarap ko sa mga anak ko na marating sila dito sa canada. Dahil narin sa mga rason na nashare mo. Salamat sa iyong buong pamilya and Godbless po.
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Welcome to Canada! Mahirap talaga dito dahil back to zero lalo na pagdating sa profession. Pero iba talaga dito lalo na sa Vancouver, I like the weather kahit snow kc minsan lng mag exterme. At nag enjoy mga bata dito kc ang daming parks na pwedeng makapaglaro. Puro taxes dito pero napapakinabangan talaga ng mga tao. Nag work ako dito under livein caregiver program at nakuha ko husband ko, 5 daughters and 2 grandchildren in 2009. God bless you all!
Thank you for sharing your story po! Very inspiring!
You made the right decision. Welcome to Canada, I moved to Toronto when I was 50 years old together with my wife and 2 kids. There will be some struggles, but after a few years of adjustments, things will be alright. If you really work hard here in Canada, in whatever position or work, you can live a very comfortable life. Regards, to both of, and we are here to give you advice if need be. Just keep going because you in the right path. Cheers.
Thank you so much po. Comment like this motivates us to move further. You inspire us po. Hope you are all safe in Toronto despite the snow storm! Merry Christmas!
Hi Sir Virgil… Im 47 yrs old.. and planning to take the student pathway. Would it be feasible given my age?
@@matheresarodriguez5088 Until 50 po ang student visa pathway
What humble Lawyer's inspiring story. Thanks po see you around Calgary din po ako
Very inspiring.. fan ako ng vlog nyu.. kasi halus magkapareho ng sitwasyon family of 3.. with 6 months baby here
Thank you so much po. Stay warm po tayo! :)
Thank you so much for sharing. We share the same reasons why we chose to migrate despite our stable jobs. God bless us!
Patience lang po. Hard for a start, but in the long term... Canada is still the Best Country to live.
We are also migrating to an OECD country.. Me and my wife are already established in corporate world with 6 digits monthly savings and yet we will be back to zero in an OECD but we still grabbed it for the childrens future :)
Hi sis nakakaiyak naman ang story mo just like u I saw the struggle of my Dad being hospitalized and I lost my job abroad that time. God bless u
Thank you so much po! Our struggles will definitely make us stronger. God bless po!
Hi atty thank you for sharing very helpful video God Bless you more with your family
Thank you for watching po! God bless!
Thanks atty. For sharing your life story..Sometimes good fortune are not enought because there were a lot of reasons to consider..Sometimes our innerself is stronger than our reality So we begin to find ourselves where we belong..May God guise us into the right path of fulfilling our destiny 🙏🙏🙏
mas maganda tlaga ang Pilipinas 😍, I'm still on the process of observing and thinking on how things works here in Canada ....peruh iba tlaga s Pilipinas, cguro mai konting problema s gov't doon, peruh kahit saan may problema tlaga. Proud to be pinoy parin 🥰😍
I feel the same, being abroad for 16 years already. Everyone has their own reasons & opinions though. But mine is - it’s just one big rat race out here in the west. Yes, all the factors that’s mentioned here are so attractive and really does make for a great decision for moving. But unfortunately, it’s not going to be that black and white. There are other hidden negative factors that would soon be at play, that really nobody talks about. I only wish people would have known that, if you already have a good job and are well established in the Philippines, then you are already well off and that is enough. There may be less traffic here, but everything is still at great distances that everyone in the family must learn to drive or drive their own car to be productive. (There are great public Transpo. - but still that takes time, as well). Children are better in the Philippines where they become very respectful, religious, we’ll behaved and very family oriented citizens. Peer pressure here in the west is very strong, even if you taught your kids well at home.. You may earn more here or have benefits - but it’s still mortgage here or insurance there, then taxes here or taxes there, etc. etc… With that said, I emphasize again that this is just my own opinion, from my own experiences. Truly, wish the best for your family!
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I admire your principles and goal in life, atty. you made a correct decision. New sub here and no skipping ads. Nakaka inspire talaga ,kaya ang sabi ko sa kaibigan ko na driver sa Pinas ay iwan nyo na ang Pinas at kahit factory workers sa Taiwan, ay grab nyo na or apply sa Saudi dahil Sayang opportunity. Watching from Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
You can get as early insurance plan for you and for your kids invesment RETIREMENT plan (IRP) is more better than regular life insurance plan,,
❤ well said.. i know both of you can do it. And as you said it will take time before achieving your goal. I think it’s worth moving to Canada.
kya gusto din naming mag-migrate jan. Sana palarin din kmi.
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. Goodluck po sa journey ninyo! God bless!
Success is being content of what you have.
Everyone who migrated to Canada started again from scratch. Iba ang educational system nila. Some Registered Nurses even works on factories first, not unless they go back to scul in Canada.
Agree po. It varies po talaga. Some study again, some are lucky enough to get a good job agad. 🙂
Yes / Ms Emma very inspiring your Blog & Love This - Beautiful thats why I Decided to Subscribe / GodBless 🥰
Salamat sa pag encourage sa mga gusto mag simula sa canada, hope ma meet namin kayo ng wife ko kung papalarin kami maka punta, idol namin kayo, stay safe and God bless
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Well explained and good luck!😊
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Thank you. This is very inspiring Atty. I am praying for you.
Thank you!
Hi Emma, lahat ng sinabi mo ay totoo.. I wish you both to have a successful life in Canada. GOD bless! 🙂
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
The word is laban!!Laban!!! And Resiliency and hard work!!! From Northern California!!!!
attorney may God bless you in your quest for a better life in Canada...
Wow ….you are an inspiration. Kudos to you Atty.
Salamat po!
Thank you for sharing this very honest perspective of your family's journey. Your Family will do great here it's just a matter of time. Your story is very heart felt and I can see that you guys are focused and determined. All the points you mentioned are all true and are THE major reasons why we Pinoys seek a better life in Canada. I'm a big fan of your channel po . Ingat po always and godbless
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This is very true. Just like with my inlaws, hospitalizations striked and loans went left and right. Unfortunately, that would mean children are expected right away to give big amounts even though they have their own families already. I am only citing the reality about the immediate family financial struggles when things like this happen. It’s really hard, not all but majority in the Philippines thought that it’s fine , they have the money, they are earning dollars but less do they know that we are undermining our own budget just for them. Also, this is exactly me and my husband are both talking about that we will never do this to our daughter. One exact same reason why we migrated as well. By the way if you guys are in Calgary, we are just nearby, Cochrane.
I wish you all the best. I too have experienced the financial crisis in the family because of illness. Mayaman kmi, bigla kami nag hirap. That was when I was single and earning good. But later on, I chose to remain in the Philippines lalo nung nagka anak ako, because in my experience na talagang bilog ang mundo. Naghirap, naka recover sa sariling bayan. Now looking back, that is one thing that I want my son to learn. Sikap palagi and things will turn our right, although not immediatelly. Patience and perseverence work wonders. Isa pa, ung pagsasama ng pamilya sa hirap at ginhawa, naisip ko n wla nyan sa ibang bansa. Sama mo na din ung closeness ng mga magpipinsan habang lumalaki, ang saya saya. N isip ko n yan dapat ma experience ng anak ko. There are no guarantees in life ika nga. Babagsak, babangon. Yan ang naisp ko na iba sa Pilipinas na gusto kong matutunan ng anak ko. Pero syempre iba iba tyo ng buhay so I wish your family all the best in Canada.
Thank you for sharing your story po!
I can relate to this. I am an accountant here in the Philippines, the pay is good but I feel like I am not that successful yet. I applied for study permit and hope it gets approved soon. I am taking a leap for my future family.
Aww, praying with you for the approval of your application. We have our reasons talaga why we are choosing this path. 🙏
Thanks for sharing po Atty❤Yan po talaga ang main reason nating lahat that's why we are dreaming of migrating to Canada and give up our career here in the Phils..I am hoping and praying po na sana ako rin matuloy na jan❤🙏
Soon po. Praying with you 🙏
agree po sa lahat ng reasons🙏
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Kudos to this video! Super inspiring. 🎉 nakasubaybay po kami ng fam ko sa journey nyo and sana very soon makapunta na kami dyan sa CA 🙏🏻
Kaya ninyo iyan!... Good Decision... Si Rice Velasquez nga ng Montreal ay araw araw ay nagpapala ng yelo sa mga apartment... Pambihira!!!
Are you planning to challenge the bar through NCA? Almost two years na din kami, wondering if you decided to practice here din sa Canada?
By migrating to Canada of which you chose based on your reasons you are achieving your dreams and better opportunities for your child. Yes you have to start again but you're still a young healthy couple. 😃👏
Thank you so much po! We appreciate your comment. God bless!
Very inspiring, soon makakapunta din kami Jan for our child's future ❤️❤️❤️
You know, I've been here in Calgary for 22 years now. Same like you, I started from scratch. I am a civil engineer there in the Philippines. I chose to migrate here in Canada because of my children. No regret coming here. I have 2 daughters, both work under AHS, and one of my sons is in Paris taking his PhD. under EVOMET funded by EU. He took his Master's in Germany. My other son is enjoying his hobby of having cars although he did not go to the university, he finished his Aircraft Structure Technician certficate. There's a lot of opportunities for our children. If we did not come here, they would not have this kind of life there. We are enjoying our life now. I thank God for everything. You made the right decision. Cheer up
My mother and father left Germany after WWII to try make it in Canada. They couldn’t find enough work at the time and it was very cold. After 1 year, they decided to leave Canada. They eventually immigrated to the USA, instead. Be careful, inToronto they speak french too. Best wishes
Thank you for sharing!
I admire your courage. I too have a Law degree from Phil and a Masteral degree from Japan but I feel that our decision to move to Canada a decade ago was the best decision we did. Now my kids already have university degrees and independent. And I was able to buy a house and had a major surgery completely free.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story po! 😊💖
what degrees do they have? thanks
Sis same tayo ng kwento. Lawyer na rin ako sa Pinas pero back to zero sa Australia. Naging lawyer din ako here and got my PR recently pero ang haba ng journey. Inabot ng 6 years. Ang daming beses kong kwinestyon if worth it ba talagang iniwan ko buhay ko sa Pinas.
Good luck satin sa mga pinili nating buhay!
Im a registered nurse din sa pinas. Kelangan ko mga refresher here, ngayon i have 2 more sems here sa Toronto malapit ko na sya matapos sana. Goodluck s atin
Good luck po! All the best!😇🙏
Thank you for this video, sa totoo lang, this video is refreshing, ito lang siguro ung napanood ko na ytube vid from a kababayan na inspiring and encouraging. Im also migrating to Canada to reunite with my hubby, quit a good job in the Phils that pays really well. Mahirap to start again but for my marriage and to fulfill our dream of starting a family, sacrifices needed to be made. Ultimately, Pinoy tayo, mahirap din ang buhay sa pinas and yet we succeeded, so kaya naman natin umasenso kahit saan. Magaling ang pinoy, masipag, madiskarte. Lakas lang ng loob at tulungan lang natin ang isat isa, we will be okay. ❤
Thank you for sharing po! 💖
@@alwinemma subscribed to your channel, you will keep me company in my own migration journey. Good luck to you and I wish your family well!
Hi Atty. Thank you for sharing your story I'm so inspire and got so much knowledge in your video. I'm an engineer in Philippines and it feels na nasa loop lng ako sa day by day routine system ng PH nakaka burn out, so I'm aspiring to migrate in first world country too. Best of luck and God Bless Atty.
Hard work and perseverance will get you thru hardship at the end of the day when you reach your goal you look back and smile what you been through and what you are now accomplished all challenges in life
Di ba grabe taas din ng cost of living jan sa Canada? Considering na successful lawyer ka na dito sa Pinas, if traffic lang major reason, pwede ka naman po mag freelance in a work from home environment. Pero agree din ako sa ibang reasons mo like government support, pension, living in a first world country, and free education/healthcare. Kaso nga lang parang na nenegate sya ng high cost of living. Ung ibang nababalitaan ko may 2 to 3 jobs jan pra lang maka survive. Matalino po kayo maam, you can do WFH jobs kahit nasa Pinas ka lang po. You can also earn dollars din naman pag nag freelance ka po. Yung 2hrs back and forth travel time sa traffic is walang wala compared sa nag travel ng 3 to 6hrs na nararanasan ng iba. hahaha
Laban lang atty, you should be fine here in Canada. Lahat naman tayo na nag migrate, ma pinoy man o galing ibang bansa, makaranas ng frustration pag dating dito sa Canada ngunit makaka raos din. Swallow ones pride lang talaga na kesyo professionally establish na sa Pinas tapos pag dating dito nag umpisa sa uno.
Yan din ang tingin ko sa bansa nating Pinas na patong patong at napaka complicated ang mga problema, kaya minsan masabi ko na himala na lang talaga ang makapagligtas sa Pinas (sorry to say it).
Totoo naman yung last part boss. No need to say sorry. Soon kami rin ng family ko. Ingat all