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“Nakapagsapalaran ako sa Maynila at eto na ako ngayon\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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From teleseryes, movies and true to life stories tell us a story of people who took a chance to live in Manila for a better life. Is there a better life ahead for anyone who will choose to make a living here?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Metro Manila is indeed a melting pot with a population of 13,698,889 according to <\/strong><\/em>World Population Review<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. I’ve been living in Manila from my province Oriental Mindoro for almost 4 years now. I’ve seen the best and worst of this place. I can say, a better life depends on every small decision you make, from choosing a place to stay, the job you’re about to take and to your lifestyle.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Here’s why living in Manila is not always the best decision:<\/span><\/p>\n

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IT HAS THE WORST TRAFFIC ON EARTH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The time you should have to spend for side hustle, time with family and time to rest is now wasted. Sometimes instead of commuting to save money, most employees choose a ride on a taxi or Grab since it is more comfortable and faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HIGH COST OF LIVING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Renting an apartment and even getting a bedspace is expensive. Everything you see cost fortune. You have to buy drinking water, vegetable, and spices on food that you can get in the backyard if you are in the province. Yes, NCR has a high minimum wage but do you think it’s worth the sacrifice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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