TrikePatrol Podcast Interview #27 - Mary #2

Summary

In this podcast transcript, the host warmly welcomes back a guest who has received positive feedback from fans, particularly within the TP members area. The guest, a registered nurse in Canada, shares her journey from studying at UST in the Philippines to moving to Canada and her current work during the holiday season amidst a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. They discuss the shortage of nurses, the cold Canadian weather, and the cultural differences in celebrating holidays between the Philippines and Canada. The conversation also touches on a GMA 7 special featuring another guest, Salome, and the portrayal of online interactions. The host offers a complimentary membership to the guest's husband for his support, and they reflect on the joyous holiday traditions in the Philippines compared to the more subdued celebrations in North America.

Takeaways

• 🎉 The guest expresses happiness for being invited back on the podcast and acknowledges the positive feedback from the first interview.
• 🎓 The guest shares her journey from studying at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines to becoming a registered nurse in Canada.
• 🏥 She discusses her work experience during the holiday season, highlighting the increased workload due to the pandemic and staffing shortages.
• 🌐 The conversation touches on the global demand for nurses, especially Filipino nurses, due to their reputation for being smart and the lucrative opportunities abroad.
• ❄️ The guest finds the Canadian winter weather challenging to adapt to, coming from the warmer climate of the Philippines.
• 📺 A special on GMA 7 featuring the guest is mentioned, which also discusses the impact of Track Patrol and the prevalence of online scams targeting lonely individuals.
• 📽 The guest did not fully understand the Tagalog used in the GMA 7 special but was interested in the mention of Track Patrol and wanted to share it with the host.
• 🍷 The conversation compares holiday celebrations in Canada and the Philippines, with the guest missing the festive atmosphere and food from her home country.
• 🧀 The guest shares her acquired taste for certain types of cheese and how her husband introduced her to new food experiences.
• 🎁 The host offers a complimentary membership to Track Patrol as a token of appreciation for the guest's participation in the podcast.
• 🚫 The guest declines the possibility of future modeling work, citing her commitment to her nursing career.

Q & A

How is the guest doing today?

The guest is doing great.

What is the feedback from the fans regarding the guest's first interview?

The first interview received a lot of good feedback, especially from the TP members area, where everyone loved it.

What is the guest's profession and where does she work?

The guest is a registered nurse and has been working for a couple of years in Canada.

How did the guest end up in Canada?

The guest met a Canadian man while shopping in the Philippines, which led to her moving to Canada.

What was the guest's experience during the holiday season?

The guest worked on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve due to the shortage of nurses and the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

How does the guest feel about the cold weather in Canada?

The guest finds the cold weather in Canada very challenging to get used to, coming from the Philippines where such cold weather is not common.

What was the special about Salome Salve on GMA 7?

The special on GMA 7 featured Salome Salve, who was a previous guest on the podcast and was featured on trackpatrol.com twice.

What was the host's opinion on the GMA 7 documentary's portrayal of Filipinos in the nursing profession?

The host felt that the documentary unfairly targeted Americans and overlooked the global nature of loneliness and the willingness to pay for companionship.

How does the guest compare the holiday season in Canada to that in the Philippines?

The guest finds the holiday season in the Philippines to be more fun and lively, with everyone outside and celebrating, compared to the more reserved celebrations in Canada.

What kind of food does the guest miss from the Philippines?

The guest misses Filipino food and the festive atmosphere during the holidays in the Philippines.

Would the guest be interested in shooting for trackpatrol.com again?

The guest is unsure and玩笑地拒绝了, stating that she is a full-time nurse and does not have time for such activities.