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James Brown



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:26 am    Post subject: self-employment Reply with quote

I am a teacher like everyone here but I've also trained as an alternative health practicioner. Is there any chance of gaining employment at a holistic clinic in the Phillies or working on a self-employed basis (ie. just treating patients in my apartment). I'm guessing there are serious visa issues and red tape involved here...
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suphanburi



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:52 pm    Post subject: Re: self-employment Reply with quote

James Brown wrote:
I am a teacher like everyone here but I've also trained as an alternative health practitioner. Is there any chance of gaining employment at a holistic clinic in the Phillies or working on a self-employed basis (ie. just treating patients in my apartment). I'm guessing there are serious visa issues and red tape involved here...


Not legally possible due to visa and "protected profession" issues.

Even if you have a visa that allows work (13a - married to a Filipino) you would still have legal issues as an alternative health practitioner who is not a Filipino.

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James Brown



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's not what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the reply.Sad
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jimpellow



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not sure what type of holistic medicine you practice and if you need to be in the presence of the client, but perhaps you could take your act online (disregarding the country's Internet issues). There are even a couple online language schools out there that allow teachers to offer supplemental classes in areas related to health.
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James Brown



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Jim, thanks for the reply.

I could take it online. The problem is I suck at internet marketing and I don't know if I could get enough clients. Should I get someone to do the marketing part for me?

I'm a homeopath by the way. Does anyone have any health issues I could help with? lol
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theoriginalprankster



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm keen on working in the PI too. Seems difficult.
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James Brown wrote:
Hi Jim, thanks for the reply.

I could take it online. The problem is I suck at internet marketing and I don't know if I could get enough clients. Should I get someone to do the marketing part for me?

I'm a homeopath by the way. Does anyone have any health issues I could help with? lol


Homeopathy/ Most Filipinas have a good enough grasp of quackery to not need outside help.
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

theoriginalprankster wrote:
I'm keen on working in the PI too. Seems difficult.


If you have a degree and a recognised TEFL qualification I can help. Office based online teaching in Manila. 60k pesos per month.
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James Brown



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2018 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Couldn't one just get the long term tourist visa and operate as a therapist "under the radar"?

Gary... why the attitude? Live and let live m8....
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