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When a Critical Employee Resigns

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

It’s always a big blow to the self when a staff resigns.  Two of my critical staff resigned last Saturday. One was a probationary employee who was already on the way out, and the other was my trusty lieutenant, who … Continue reading →

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10 Tips in Looking for a Yaya Online

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

As agencies have increased their fees to now Php 6,000 to Php 18,000 for every successful referral, there is a need to be more self-sufficient in finding yayas on our own. “But I would rather wait to get a referral … Continue reading →

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Stories of Manila: The Rascal

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

Our driver has a problem. He cannot stop cheating on his wife, and because he was so reckless in doing it, he has been caught a handful of times. This time around, he was once again, kicked out of his … Continue reading →

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Suggestion: Let’s Remove the Word, “Dapat” from our Vocabulary

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

We have to get rid of “Dapat” from our vocabulary. In English, “Dapat” means “Should” and herein lies the crux of all our problems. With just a single word, “Dapat or should” we place all our dreams and expectations. Only to … Continue reading →

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Why You Have to Love Yourself

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

There’s a saying that before everyone else can love you, you have to love yourself FIRST. That’s the problem with sayings, you never fully understand them when you hear them at first. It’s like someone telling you some feel good … Continue reading →

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Why I got into Business

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

A high school student came the other day and asked me about my experience as a businesswoman. His comments made me reflect on the decisions that I’ve made and why I actually got into business. My parents were both businessman. … Continue reading →

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Questions to ask during yaya interview

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

I got a new yaya 2 days after the old yaya left. I caught old yaya on Saturday, asked her to leave on Sunday, and interviewed and hired a new yaya on Tuesday. April 9 was a holiday so maybe … Continue reading →

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Question: Should I marry someone even though I feel there might be somebody better out there for me?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

I dated a guy who was great on paper for 2.5 years. He was smart, had a great job, was very responsible, and said he will love and take care of me for the rest of his life.He was also … Continue reading →

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My Daughter is Raised by a Community

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

I have never prided myself as a Supermom. The first time I bathed my baby was when she was 13 months old. That was also the time I cleaned up my baby’s poo. My husband was absurdly hurt, and I … Continue reading →

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What to do when you encounter a crazy man who’s out to get you?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

We went to a children’s party today.  During one of the games, my husband who was babysitting (yaya was in day-off) sat our 2-year old toddler in one of the seats previously occupied by another kid when she stood up.  … Continue reading →

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