Kung nurse ka sa UK — o papunta pa lang — isa sa mga unang reality checks na maririnig mo ay: “Mataas ang sweldo… pero mataas din ang gastos.”Totoo ‘yan. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na mahirap umasenso. Maraming Filipino nurses ang napapatunayan na with the right strategies, kaya mong pagandahin ang takbo ng buhay mo sa UK habang nakakapagpadala pa sa pamilya sa Pinas.

Jordan Zuniga’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Before becoming a full-time photographer and founder of Dreamluxe Studios, he proudly served as a staff member in the Army in the Middle East, where he worked as a private bartender for high-ranking officials. This unique role gave him the chance to meet and interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds—each encounter shaping his perspective and deepening his appreciation for life.

As the calendar turns to September, the familiar “ber months” begin—September, October, November, and December. For Filipinos, this season marks the start of Christmas anticipation, while in the UK, it brings crisp air, earlier nights, and the beginning of a cozy atmosphere that lasts through the end of the year. Whether you’re a Filipino expat or a local resident, the ber months in the UK are the perfect time to embrace warmth, community, and tradition.

Meet Melissa, a Filipino Nurse working in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly in the UK hospital. Read and be inspired by her story.