What are my long term options for my relationship?

I studied Environmental Sciences (BSc), but the problem is getting my foot in the door of somewhere. I've come very close to getting a job a few times, but just missed out unfortunately.
Thanks a lot for your offer! When are you coming to the UK? I'll probably be in the Philippines around May next year.
She's not from Manila, but that's where we will meet She said her area is a little boring.

Cabadbaran is in Agusan del Norte, in Mindanao, the southernmost island.
So from Manila, you will have to take a domestic flight.
It's a rural place. You'll be going from one extreme to the other (Manila to Agusan, urban to rural). Hahahhaha...

It's part of being a graduate, the job rejections and all that.
You'll get used to it.
Soon you won't even care, because there will always be other opportunities.
For every 10, just one opportunity is already good enough.

I'll be in the UK, first week of November.

Thanks a lot! I'm definitely happy I signed up
So far I was looking at Philippine Airlines which costs just over £600. It's a lot, but doable I would also have to pay for a hotel in Manila.

knightstrike - haha yeah I saw that it was rural, it looks kind of fun though! From the pictures she showed me before the scenery looks really nice And good to experience both sides of the country.

I've only been back in the UK for 6 weeks so far and had 5 interviews, so I guess it could be worse! So far most of my day involved applying for jobs, talking to my girlfriend, and then watching movies haha.

What part of the UK will you go to?

There are hostels here too. And cheap flats for tourists available for few days stay.
So you don't need to stay in hotels, unless you prefer to do so.

I don't know about accommodations in Agusan though. Better ask your lady about that.
Or maybe she'll let you stay at her place.

I'll be heading to London.

i can just imagine knight helping this nice young man complete his education.

He reminds me of myself a few years ago.

Go sideways - get a job in a country that she can join you in and work in herself. The Middle East or China, or Africa.

You can be together, and be together as equal partners, rather than you being "settled" and her "sponsor". If you get on well, marriage follows easily and you can then move to the UK or to the Philippines more easily

That's a good point! If she came to work in the UK, it would be harder for her to find work.
Did any other Filipino women here have any problems finding work in the UK?

It would be very difficult for her to join you in the UK just to work, there is the UK skilled shortage list you could look at and there is also a points system based on education etc.

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/hr/procedures/immigration/pointsbasedsystem

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...file/308513/shortageoccupationlistapril14.pdf

It will depend on your girlfriends qualifications and work history whether she finds a job easily in the UK or not, you must also remember that her degree may not be recognised here too, it could be downgraded to HND for example which in itself isn't all bad A Philippine degree can be evaluated using UK NARIC, see the link below, the university she attended will have a bearing on the evaluation.

https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/

Thanks for the website, I'll take a look now.
I expect that if things go well over the next couple of years we will end up getting married. Getting married young (25 or so) isn't really a problem for us as we are both Christians too. I was mostly wondering what kind of work she will be able to do here. I wouldn't want to bring her here only for her to stay home.

The work she is involved with now will probably have a big bearing on what kind of work she can look for in the UK.

You definitely do not want her to stop at home in the UK especially at her age, going to work will broaden her friend and social circle and bring in that all important thing called money

Far out mate...

You brought me back memories. I had an ex, a Chinese-Aussie and we were planning to marry but her parent's didn't like me. Her parents are traditionalists, and didn't want me since I am not Chinese, and a Filipino even. Also, I wasn't established.

I hope things turn out well for you. There's a huge difference between Brits and Pinoys. When you marry her, you'll not only be marrying the individual but also the family. I hope you're up for that challenge.

There's a chance, money will become an issue...

Also to a Pinoy/Pinay, the family is the first option...

Just keep in mind, this is not Japan. Even if both are in Asia, there's a huge difference. This is a third-world country with lots of extremes (either very rich or very poor, unbalanced society). Meanwhile, Japan is a rich country.

So again, I hope you're prepared for it.

Some Philippine colleges/university maybe recognised by some employers.

When I was applying for jobs online, I found several employment websites wherein you have to fill in your details.
I clicked around the education options, and found out that some Philippine colleges/universities are included in their database.

But those included are from the top PH ones like Ateneo, La Salle, UP, UST, etc.

Since her gf is from Agusan del Norte in Mindanao though, chances are her college won't be included. But to be sure, better go with the NARIC evaluation.

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My suggestion is, after she graduates from uni, to not bring her back to the UK yet. Wait for at least 2 years. Have her work first, and let her gain experience. So that when she finally moves to the UK, her university degree will be less of an issue since she already has work experience.

We are older than our wives HaloHalo and we have left behind our "wandering eyes years".
Our wives know this and should hopefully feel more secure

Good advice Knight

Without doubt Apo. I hope the Arron gets to experience what we have