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…so apologies for not updating as often as I should. Just this week for example, I’ve let go of two people. One for extreme negligence, habitual absenteeism and tardiness and complete disregard for work, while the other is because she simply can’t do her job. She’s worked for us for two days just to try […]
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I have a bit of issues in the office, and given that everything is happening at the same time, it’s been a very stressful time for me. Two of my staff share the responsibility of monitoring our inventory. One is a manager while the other is a 22 year old junior. Unfortunately, they have not […]
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My husband is fixing the zamboni machine at an ice skating rink in an SM mall. We bring along our daughter with us. We picked her up from home and bring her along with us. At present, she is just walking around and trying to keep herself busy. Given her age, she finds the white […]
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For many Filipinos, it is easier to borrow money when times get tough. And to return the money when we already have money. The problem is, it’s not easy to borrow money. If you have a habit of borrowing money, people will start to avoid you. They don’t want to be around you because you […]
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I didn’t believe my college friend when he warned me that the second kid was the hardest to make. When he told me that, I was newly married and not even pregnant. How could sexy time even be a problem? “But it only takes 5 to 10 minutes?” I exclaimed in my naïveté. “What makes […]
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Today is Mother’s Day! So in lieu of my second year of motherhood, my husband agreed to take me for a nice lunch at BGC. We ate at L’Entrecote in BGC, a restaurant I’ve been wanting to try months ago. And what better time to try a slightly more expensive restaurant that’s out of the […]
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There are many single mothers at the place I work in. A lot of them had their first child as a teenager, and most of them in their 20s. Who are the fathers? Well, half of them did not take responsibility, leaving the mother and child to the whims of life. While the other half are still […]
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One of the biggest issue surrounding a worker in Manila is that it’s very difficult for them to keep their professional and personal life separate. Especially as women, we have accepted our fates as responsible breadwinners, burdened mothers, martyred wives and subservient employees. Lagi na lang tayo kawawa (We are always the pitiful one). If […]
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Whenever I have foreign guests flying into town, I book them in a half-day cultural tour in Intramuros and ask them to visit our big malls. “Come to SM Megamall!” I’d exclaim as I book them at the BSA Towers. “Its just right in front of the hotel. Just cross the street!” Manila has been […]
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Yesterday, we had to admit my daughter into the hospital. She’s had on and off fever for three days straight, and her white blood cells are a high 38,000 count. The average count for white blood cells for babies her age is just a mere 15,000. Last night, she’s had an x-ray, results of which […]
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I am a part of a popular mommy group. Many of them complain about their husbands. A few complain of their husband’s addiction to video games. “I am exhausted and take care of the baby 24/7, while his nose is stuck in his PS4!” they’d cry. A few tearfully ask about what they’ll do when […]
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The Met Gala is one of the biggest fashion events of the year. Celebrities and attendees have a chance to WOW everyone with their interpretation of a theme — this year it was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons — and show off their style, talents and creativity. I especially loved the looks of Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ruth Negga, Priyanka […]
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