The top 5 reasons why RETIRING ABROAD will NOT WORK OUT!

#retirement #thailand #philippines
People retire and move to a glorious tropical destinations all the time. Many times after all this planning, effort and money spent it does not work out. This video will illustrate the top 5 reasons why I feel your dream retirement will fail.

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M O R E A B O U T M E

My name is Brian but everyone calls me Greeny. I retired in January of 2020 after working 30 years in Law Enforcement. I wanted to retire young enough to be able to do some of the things I always dreamed about! I knew I wanted to travel extensively and retire somewhere warm and exotic I sampled a ton of places in the Caribbean, Panama, Colombia, Turkey but set my sights on Thailand.

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[johnnielson]

3:30 "Don't bring your baggage with you here". As my friend once said "people who run from their problems tend to leave a forwarding address"

[thomasmckenney]

I’ve been living abroad since 2006 when I was 25. Love it.

[PK-nmwu]

The best advice I have heard from many is do not dispose of your assets unless you are 1000% sure wherever you go is where you want to be. Once you're liquidated, for most people it's hard to go back and pick up where you left off!

[markadler]

I am about 8-10 years away from retirement myself and watch a lot of these videos to inform myself on retiring abroad. The more of these I watch the more I think I am going to stay in my home country and maybe take a few months off every winter.

[Buggsy]

Interesting. Number 5 definitely rings true for me. I retired 2 years at 55 and struggled with the idleness which verged on semi depression (sounds dramatic I know!).
Found a middle way now though and take short term contracts followed by long breaks and it seems to work out well. Keeps the brain active as well.
Happy new year Greeny and thanks for all your efforts in 23.

[mcluvin]

I think there are 2 big reasons for expat failure, refusal to adapt to the new country and unreal expectations of what the new country will be like.

[johnnyolesen]

This video is why I like Greenys videos. He uses common sense and gets straight to the point.

[lindadorman]

Another aspect people forget is that nothing is forever. Before the pandemic, I planned to retire to Malaysia but they changed the visa requirements so I no longer qualify. I also went to Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and lots of other countries but they've all changed over the last 5 years. In 2020, I started my own business in the US and it's grown enough so I can keep a home base here and still travel half the year. Now my dream retirement looks way different than it did before.

[larryeifler]

I live in Thailand and I am self insured for health care. When you are over 80, everything is a pre-existing condition. Before moving to Thailand, I lived in a studio apartment and owned very little other than CD's. Gave some furniture to my son and tossed everything else. I have a Thai wife and she makes everything easy. She drives and I do not drive.

[anthonybutler]

Great video. Retired to portugal 5 years ago. It is now home. Love how you emphasize that one needs to fit the country, not expect the country to change for them. Happy new year

[alberciik]

Really good and amazing comments. I’m 58 I retired 3 years ago, I was in Phuket for 5 months from 1 November 2021 to 1 April 2022, right when Phuket was opening and the rest of Thailand only started 4 months after Phuket. But boy it’s so true what you’re saying . Yes the language barrier is frustrating. But guilty as charged. I have a gift with languages, I speak 5, so I could have easily gotten me a cheap and good teacher of Thai. And I didn’t. Now I totally regret it, because I missed a whole huge side of the Thai culture and a true connection with the people. I miss Thailand like crazy, and next time I’m there it will be language school from the start. Encourage others, in your videos, to see even more the bright sides of the people. Mist are helpful. Most will try to speak English, most are simple, humble and unpretentious people, working very hard for not enough money. They never ever complain. Their composure can be staggering, compared to our lack there of. I miss it, and I’d I’m back there, we have a do drink if you want. I like the way you analyse the issues and your take on things. Are you based in Phuket ? Great work, we really appreciate it.

[johnnielson]

11:00 "Make sure you have enough money". I'm guessing that's at the root of 95% of the failures. "I can live in Thailand on $1, 000 a month". Yes, you can *LIVE* on a small amount of money but you can't *THRIVE* on that. There is a reason that the Thai government requires a guaranteed income of about $21, 000/year for a retirement visa.

[jfk]

Honest and straightforward advice. Appreciated!! 👍👍

[jefftanasse]

Greeney moves up to my #1 Thai expat vlogger

Made up my mind to bring my beautiful Thai wife back here to my life in America before the search even began..love Thailand to visit ..but for a lot of good reasons the USA is home. A lot of them you outlined well..and appreciate and chuckle at the inside humor..

[scotniver]

Scott's a pilot. He will be fine. $$$
You didn't mention health too much. Be in good health and have a fitness routine.
I'm lucky to have been here since 93. Taught scuba.. training muay thai.. Started my
own charity 12 years ago. I would advise that to every one. Once, twice per month drive up
To Buriram. Bicycles toys supplies clothes.. It's been a great experience and helping kids is
very rewarding. I don't drink or go to bars, so I had to be creative. Love my life here and seldom bored

[Ronboy]

Great advice Greeny. Also the climate. Folk need to be aware there ain’t no four seasons, it’s either hot or very hot.

[waterbug]

I'm 67. In my adult life I moved to a new city and I changed careers a few times all to get new experiences. I do not like moving and never look forward to the move, but know it's good for me. 6 months after moving I love the new place. I have a Cortez burn the ship view on moves...there's no going back. So to me the standard "don't sell your house...go slow and decide if SE Asia is for you" advice is all horse balls. Millions of people live there and are happy with 1/10th the income I'll have. I can't figure out to be happy there? Nonsense. I see a lot of expats complaining. They complained when they lived in the US, they complain in SE Asia and no doubt will complain when they return "home". See the common denominator?

When I was young I heard that if you're happy when you're a kid, you'll likely be happy when older. Doesn't matter if you have kids, get married, or income level.

[jimmyg]

Straightforward, realistic information, and basic boots on the ground info.
You brought up issues that people Would not consider.
Keep up the great work !
You’re one of the handful of bloggers were straightforward and aren’t trying to talk some other issues.
Stay well !

[briancompton-utsc]

This is one of the best Thai advice videos I've seen so far....thanks - great work !!

[davidibarra]

Good to have these videos as to make sure people can transition from the honeymoon phase of ideas of retiring and also thinking the mighty $ will take you far. It's good that you summarize key items that people need to be prepared and plan for!!!