Dubai, UK, US or Ireland? The Honest Guide for OFWs/ Expats (2026)

In 2021 I was deep in interview processes for roles in Dubai, the UK, and the US —and I walked away from all three for Ireland. Five years later, here's the honest comparison every Filipino OFW/CPAs/Expats deserves to see before they decide where to build their future. 📊 In this video I cover: → Immigration pathways for Filipinos (Dubai vs UK vs US vs Ireland) → What you actually take home after tax → Healthcare — what happens if you get sick abroad → Work culture — what Monday actually feels like → What it really feels like to be a Filipino/ Expat in each of these countries → My reason for choosing Ireland → And the honest answer: who Ireland is actually the best country for This is not a recruitment pitch. It's the honest comparison I wish I had when I was making this decision. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Hook: Where to go? 0:38 — Intro 0:49 — Recap and Condition for Best Country 1:10 — Categories and Ranking 1:44 — Immigration Comparison 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇺🇸 US | 🇮🇪 Ireland 3:52 — Tax: What Do You Actually Take Home? 5:20 — Healthcare: What Happens When You Get Sick? 7:30 — Work Culture: What Does Monday Feel Like? 9:27 — What It Feels Like to Be Filipino Here 10:50 — Overall Ranking 10:57 — Is Ireland Right for Everyone? 12:18 — The Reasons I Chose Ireland 🍀 12:50 — Closing: Was It Worth It? 📌 RANKINGS SUMMARY: Immigration: 🥇 Ireland 🥈 UK 🥉 US 4th Dubai Tax: 🥇 Dubai 🥈 Ireland 🥉 UK 4th US Healthcare: 🥇 Ireland 🥈 UK 🥉 Dubai 4th US Work Culture: 🥇 Ireland 🥈 UK 🥉 US 4th Dubai Expat Life: 🥇 Ireland 🥈 Dubai 🥉 UK 4th US 💬 Drop a comment: which country were you considering? I read every single one. 📺 WATCH NEXT: → How I got my Job in Ireland:    • How I got a job in Ireland: The Process, M...   → Is it Pure Luck moving to Ireland?    • Is it Pure Luck moving to Ireland?🍀Sharing...   🔔 Subscribe for honest career and life content for Filipino CPAs —every Sunday. #FilipinoCPA #IrelandCPA #OFW #FilipinoinIreland #IrelandVsDubai #CPAabroad #FilipinoProfessionals #AccountantAbroad #IrelandImmigration #OFWIreland #FilipinoCPAIreland2026 #ireland #dubai #usa #uk #accountingjobs #cpa #immigration #visa #healthcare #tax #workculture #expatlife