{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6904a4d5e3d5a231c1293fef/694e30f8c9578c8cda5df15c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"OFW Story: Michelle’s Journey as a Nurse moving from UK to Australia","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6904a4d5e3d5a231c1293fef/1766731951413-6389bc76-d876-40bf-b9c8-f29c165ea1fd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sa episode na ito ng <em>Moneyfesting with Manong George</em>, kasama natin si Michelle Soriano-Mergal—isang OFW nurse na nag-start sa UK noong 22 years old at nag-stay ng 14 years. Dito niya ibinahagi ang journey niya from Tagum City to UK, kung paano niya na-manage ang finances kahit malaki ang kaltas sa unang sweldo, at kung paano niya nag-invest sa property. Pero after 14 years, may curveball: napagod siya, nawalan ng motivation, at naramdaman ang “missing piece.” Kaya nag-decide silang mag-move sa Australia para sa better weather, work-life balance, at beach life.</p><p><br></p><p>Pinag-usapan namin ang pag-handle ng unang paycheck, pag-set ng boundaries sa padala, at UK vs. Australia comparison—from weather to work culture to financial flexibility. Dahil goal-oriented at go-getter si Michelle, maraming practical tips dito tungkol sa pag-ipon, property investment, at kung paano mag-decide nang hindi based sa validation ng iba. Kung OFW ka na nag-ba-balance ng pera, family, at personal happiness, marami kang mapupulot dito.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Journey ni Michelle: From Tagum City → Ateneo Nursing → UK → Australia after 14 years</li><li>First impressions sa UK: culture shock, gloomy weather, snow, at yung iconic “lovely” misunderstanding</li><li>Money struggles nung baguhan with laking kaltas sa unang sweldo, cup noodles survival, pero nag-save agad ng 50-70%</li><li>Setting boundaries sa padala kasi siya rin ang backup plan ng pamilya</li><li>UK vs. Australia comparison: weather, food, work culture, salary, work-life balance</li><li>Why Australia: beach, outdoor lifestyle, sun, better vitamin D, at yung “missing piece”</li><li>Lesson sa pera: spend below your means, kung hindi mo kaya i-cash huwag muna, delay gratification</li><li>Money mistakes: bumili ng pangyabang, keeping up with the Joneses, seeking validation from others</li><li>Moneyfesting to Michelle: “I can buy things without thinking twice because I know that I deserve it and I can”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Manong George</strong></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/manonggeorgeuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/manonggeorgeuk/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/manonggeorgeuk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/manonggeorgeuk/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Michelle Soriano-Mergal</strong></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/michelle.soriano.96\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/michelle.soriano.96</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Manong George"}