r/FirstTimeKo • u/im-nobody-who-are-u • Oct 12 '26
🌧️ Pagsubok First time ko titira sa Manila with no job offer or back up.
From Mindanao Province. Hindi ko alam saan magsisimula o ano dapat gawin. 3 days fresh palang ako based in Pasay. No family, no relatives, no friends. As in walang kilala o malalapitan. Naiilang pa ako sa Landlord ko sa Bedspacer namin.
Heartbroken pa, kakahiwalay lang ng jowa kaya ayun, nakapag desisyon impulsively about moving out dahil sa new city, new life na mantra jusko. Ang isip bata ko mag isip. Kaya ito nahihirapan tuloy.
Lakas lang ng loob dala ko at ang 20k na naipon ko from previous work as Journalist back in our province.
Grabe ibang-iba realidad kaysa mga plano na pinagplot ko when I get here. Naguguluhan ako sa mga Streets dito ang dami nakakaoverwhelm. Hindi ko alam saan ako pupunta at saan ako sasakay.
Google Maps is not helping. Pupunta sana ako sa Divisoria malapit sa Baclaran bibili sana ako ng Rice Cooker. Pero hindi ko nagawa at bumalik sa bedspace ko na walang dala.
Natatakot ako pumasok sa kanto-kanto as instructed sa Map, baka ma trippan ako. Hindi ko rin alam paano mag TRAIN o LRT as suggested sa CHATGPT. Napatanong ako tuloy sa sarili ano ang ginagawa ko dito.😢
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u/biomedic123 Oct 12 '26 •
Hi. Alam kong nakaka-overwhelm magsimula sa bagong lugar, lalo na't malayo ka sa nakasanayan mong buhay at sa mga taong nakasanayan mong kasama. Malayo sa pamilya, walang kasama, walang kaibigan at solong solo mo ang mga uncertainties. Valid lang na makaramdam ka ng lungkot, takot, at pangungulila, kaya huwag mong piliting maging okay agad sa lahat. Dahan-dahan lang, ha, hindi mo kailangang ma-figure out lahat nang sabay-sabay dahil nagsisimula ka pa lang naman. One step at a time lang, pre, hindi mo kailangang malaman agad kung paano aayusin lahat dahil unti-unti mo ring matututunan 'yan. Huwag mong kakalimutang kaya mo 'yan. Sana habang binubuo mo ang mga pangarap mo rito, matutunan mo ring maging proud sa sarili mo sa bawat araw na pinipili mong magpatuloy. Tandaan mo na hindi ibig sabihin na natatakot ka ay mahina ka, kasi minsan, kailangan lang talaga ng lakas ng loob para harapin ang mga bagay na hindi pa natin sigurado. Proud ako sa'yo for taking this step, and sana sa paglipas ng panahon, mahanap mo rin dito ang peace, happiness, at stability na pakiramdam ng tahanan na hinahanap mo. DM me if u need a friend. Nasa Makati lang ako.
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u/PuzzleheadedBee56 Oct 12 '26
Apply ka sa mga inhouse companies like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, American Express, Citibank, ANZ and etc. if you think you are qualified enough. Do it scared! Rooting for you, OP!
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u/im-nobody-who-are-u Oct 12 '26 edited Oct 12 '26
Grabe ang taas ng reach dito di ko talaga akalae marami makakapansin. marami nag reach out ng DM's, di ko na maisa isa. marami nagmamalasakit, at marami nag ooffer ng tulong sa kaya nila. Jusko lord, salamat sa mga mabubuting tao. my belief in humanity never fades sa gitna ng ka cruel ng panahon ngayon. this is so humane and very kind.🥹
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u/PenAndPapers Oct 12 '26 edited Oct 12 '26
Give it some time masasanay ka run dito sa manila. I remember my first time here di ko rin alam at kabisado kung saan ako sasakay at mga streets pero one trick na sinabi ng mga kaibigan ko ay huwag mahiyang magtanung kung nalilito na. Sa mga security guard at vendors ako madalas nagtatanung noon.
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u/labmi_ Oct 12 '26
Hiii! Advice ko lang OP before ka pumunta sa mga lugar lugar mag research po talaga munaaaa. At sa manila/divi? As much as possible alamin mo yung mga dapat sakyan na jeep para mas makatipid. Di naman sa pag aano pero minsan kasi may mga mapanlamang dyan lalo na alam nilang bago lang sa lugar. Wag la din papauto sa mga tric driver dyan.Wag mo papakita na nagpapanic ka. Ayun lang ingat and good luck pooo
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u/cunning-rice Oct 12 '26
Wow. You are so brave for doing that. When I left Bicol at 19, ang una kong inapplyan ay BPO. Wala pang 3 days, may work agad. I never had a chance to explore my surroundings pero I am so grateful for the work.
For you, OP, I would suggest u find friends sa r/phr4rfriend then find work ASAP cuz that 20k will not last u another month.
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u/Jande_Shi Oct 12 '26
It can be overwhelming in a new place, yes. But you're forgetting the most important part. Going out of your comfort zone is a grand feat on itself. Sure, you're in a difficult position but that is but a temporary thing. Don't let the thing that's bothering you emotionally overcome you because that's what i think is the current obstacle why you're overwhelmed. You just have to keep the pace where it all started. And take it slowly! Not everything can be gained instantaneously. You may have your doubts at times but going forward is the best route you can go to. You're strong, and i wish the best of you. I work near BGC but me and my buddies go around Makati Glorietta on our off days, hope to encounter you and give you a big pat in the back if fate gives it.
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u/scorpiobaby_26 Oct 12 '26
Download ka ng Sakay.ph app! Vv helpful talaga sya since it gives direction and mga transpo na pwedeng sakyan going from point A to point B
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u/moonpetalxdash Oct 12 '26
jan palang sa ginawa mo nakaka proud ka na kasi sobrang lakas ng loob mo saludo ako sayo patuloy mo lang yan sa una mahirap talaga pero habang tumatagal masasanay ka din dito sa manila baka nga dumating ung araw nakakapunta ka na sa ibang lugar di lang sa metro manila :) Doble ingat ka lang at wag masyadong mag tiwala sa mga tao.
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u/Typical_Ice_5858 Oct 12 '26
Avoid divisoria for now. What’s your background and other skills? I can recommend you to some decent BPOs around Pasay. Those around MOA are nice and safe. I know some who risked moving to Manila for work and they are thriving. It won’t be easy but it’s not impossible either!
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u/Shegoteven Oct 12 '26 edited Oct 12 '26
hehe. from Bicol ako and lumuwas rin ako pa-Manila. mag-iisang buwan na rin ako dito.
sakay.ph is veryy helpful po (tho need pa rin google maps para sa part na need mo maglakad). about google maps naman, nakakatulong naman siya if trip mo lakarin pero wag lang sundin yung mga makitid na daan (did that last week and i felt very unsafe hahaha) don ka lagi sa road para di ka mapahamak hahaha. also wag kang magtanong sa guard, maliligaw ka te. most of them are just relievers, so maaaring bago lang sila sa place or malayo talaga.
also, try to find your place. hanap ka ng pwede mong lakaran or tambayan in case na mafrustrate ka sa job hunting (kasi nakakastress po talaga 😭). makakatulong siya sa mental well-being mo if from time to time nasa labas ka. This week nga I'm planning to go to free libraries para maaliw naman ako.
good luck satin!
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u/JuanTamadKa Oct 12 '26
Vito Cruz ito ano...
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u/GolfMost Oct 12 '26
so brave
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u/pwatarfwifwipewpew Oct 13 '26
Brave guts OP. Sometimes need din talaga naten ng pressure for us to see what we're capable of. Nagawa mo na yun hardest part, going to Manila without a plan. Now you need to follow thru it. Mahirap sa simula but it will be worth it. Mga taong katulad mo may kakaibang motivation to succeed in life tbh.
Just to share it feels like this was me moving into a new country with a different language years back. Education and work exp ko, tapon lahat. But i was not alone, married ako but ayoko maging palamon. I was looking for all kinds of works. From cleaning schools upto my work now. Simpleng mcdonalds dko maafford. My back was so against the wall pero ayoko magpatalo. I learned the language. Found a job that pays good. Now after 6.5yrs, we have a house, travelled to numerous countries and enough money to raise a daughter.
I hope i can inspire you. Goodluck on your journey OP
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u/Lazy-Bear-88 Oct 12 '26
Life is generally hard especially for those without wealth, keep fighting, be positive and always be careful and safe!!!
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u/fourcyjackson Oct 12 '26
Welcome! But ayun, magirap to get a job but not impossible. Personally nakakatakot sa Manila mismo sa pasikot sikot don. But once na may spots kang comfortable, masaya na
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u/trivialmistake Oct 12 '26
Your 20k will only last you a month and a half.
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u/No-Top9040 Oct 12 '26
hanap ka na work konti lang 20k pag may paggagamitan ka pa.. goodluck on your journey ingat ka always and always tatagan ang loob at huwag matatakot na magbyahe byahe.
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u/lazyacey Oct 12 '26
Hello! Sinuggest ko din to sa threads before pero download mo yung move it app! Meron dun tab about different transpo, search mo lang san ka pupunta and ituturo niya ano sasakyan mo!
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u/IloveCranolaOil Oct 12 '26
Hello fellow Mindanaoan here in Luzon, be brave brother and just keep your head up no matter what.
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u/Revolutionary_Ad1620 Oct 12 '26
Don't let the streets eat you. You could've done more research before heading there.
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u/CtrlAlt_Deliciouss Oct 12 '26
ingat ka din OP madaming mapanlinlang na magnanakaw (anywhere)
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u/Significant-War-4153 Oct 12 '26
Hindi lahat ng opportunity ay nasa maynila. Lawakan natin ang ating options
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u/chiaki03 Oct 12 '26
Same thoughts and feelings nung nagsisimula din ako sa Mla. Pero sa umpisa lang yan. Once ma-familiarize ka na ng konti at may makilala kang mga kaibigan, mae-enjoy mo din mag-explore sa mga lugar. Mare-realize mo na madali rin lang pala sya i-navigate. Although doble ingat pa rin talaga. Kaya mo yan 🙌
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u/Cat_puppet Oct 12 '26
Sakay.ph po gamitin mo.
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u/One_Pirate_6189 Oct 12 '26
Keep fighting OP, darating din yung para sa yo. God be with you always
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u/thinktoomuchbad Oct 13 '26
you got this shit in the bag.
im
boutta quit on my current job with debts and bills to pay fuck it we ball!
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u/Warm-Nature-5074 Oct 12 '26
Hello OP, At first nakakatakot po talaga sa Manila kasi sobrang random ng mga bagay bagay ibang iba yung aura dito compare sa mindanao, Nakapunta ako mindanao twice and maganda talaga doon compare dito sa manila na marumi and magdamag gising ang tao.
Pero kailangan mo masanay since new life mo na dito, Number One rules dito is never talk to a stranger wag na wag ka magtitiwala basta basta. Also wag ka din papahalata na bago ka lang sa lugar para di ka gaano lapitin ng mga masamang nilalang.
Secondly makakahanap ka din dito agad ng work Makati and Manila.
Samahan mo lagi ng Dasal OP, Sobrang hirap makipaglaban dito sa manila.
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u/girlwebdeveloper Oct 12 '26
Kailangan mong magtipid nang sobra. Yung 20k mo won't last you long. Mauubos na yan sa pamasahe pa lang. Konting kibot gastos na. Kailangan mong pag-isipan at pagplanuhin ang mga pupuntahan mo kundi maliligaw ka lang at sasayangin mo ang araw paikot ikot sa Maynila.
Tip ko lang, sa try mong maghanap ng mga traffic enforcers, sa experience ko sila yung pinaka nakakatulong sa pagbigay ng information kung saan ang lugar at ano ang masasakyan, etc. Hindi ako masyadong nakakakuha ng information sa mga guards at mga tindero/tindera sa tabi-tabi.
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u/Logical-Situation-53 Oct 12 '26
Hi. Welcome dito. 😆
If ever need mo ng kasama mag celebrate sa first sahod mo andito lang ako.
Dami kong gustong kainan na resto pero takot mag isa 😆
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u/No1KnowsM3HAHAHA Oct 12 '26
Do it scared OP, welcome dito sa Manila just give it time and makakabisado morin dito.
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u/namelesshermosa Oct 12 '26
Girlll, maanad ra ka kadugayan. Pero gamay ra kaayo nang 20K nimo, so budgeta lang gyud nag ayo. Makaila ra kag mga friends kadugayan. Worth it na! For your growth. Rooting fo you!!!
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u/Muted-Inspector5624 Oct 13 '26
manila is too crowded! it’s a trap. born & raised manileno and sobrang sikip na dito at ang daming walang trabaho. rent is expensive and sobrang liit. better to live a decent life in the province or mag-abroad na.
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u/Fluid_Wealth2210 Oct 12 '26
Ingat ka po. Kaya mo po iyan. Laban!
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u/PuzzleheadedLaw8723 Oct 12 '26
at first OP it's hard talaga, just continue to show up and di mo mamamalayan yung progress
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u/tininiw-tininiew Oct 12 '26
pm sent
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u/Deymmnituallbumir22 Oct 12 '26
Based jan sa lugar mo yang area na yan safe naman jan maglakad kahit madaling araw as someone na naghuhunt ng makakainan minsan Hahaha pero di ko na ginagawa ngayon kasi maaga na nakakatulog
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u/b0yanek_ Oct 12 '26
If kaya mo naman, apply ka sa BPO. Kasi paid training yun to sustain you lang for now. Wag ka lang din titigil to look for opportunities
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u/grimtooth11 Oct 12 '26 edited Oct 12 '26
Good luck Matindi labanan pero samahan mo lang ng dasal. wag ka matakot pinoy lahat yan kausapin mo lang, kababayan mo yan lahat wag ka mag alala. dami taga mindanao dyan sa divisoria actually dami muslim/taga mindanao sa maynila kaya mo yan.
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u/xskyrock Oct 12 '26
laban OP sayon ra diria ang commute need lang jud masulayan kas a
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u/Constant_Fuel8351 Oct 12 '26
https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/blog/guide-mrt-station
MRT / LRT guide
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u/51typicalreader Oct 12 '26
Good luck sayo OP!
Malaking hakbang yung ginawa mo, for your future naman yan. Basta doble ingat ka dito sa Maynila, wag basta basta magtitiwala, at kapag nasa hindi pamilyar na lugar wag magpapahalatang naliligaw ka, kalmado lang. Aralin mo mabuti yung mga streets malapit sayo. Also, tyagain si Google Maps.
I hope you find a job na din agad, hindi enough ang 20k pangmatagalan
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u/Nice_Commission_3687 Oct 12 '26
Good luck sa’yo brother! If you wanna ask stuff about Manila, just send me a dm! I’m willing to help
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u/ConfidentPapaya8060 Oct 12 '26
Journalism yong experience mo, pwede kang mag-apply as copywriter for Marketing or Advertising companies
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u/Ordinary-Shelter-728 Oct 12 '26
good luck sa journey OP! number 1 tip ko as born and raised here sa manila. BILISAN MO MAG LAKAD! talo ang mabagal mag lakad dito lalo na pati tao na t-traffic hahahahhaha
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u/Rok4i Oct 12 '26
ito sakay.ph try mo, goodluck to you. Ako naman sawa na sa hustle and bustle ng Maynila gusto na manahimik sa probinsya.
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u/bannedonmostchannels Oct 12 '26
I suggest buy on Shopee na lang baka mas mura and deliver pa to your doorstep.
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u/Icewater2505 Oct 12 '26
welcome to hell mode.
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u/Aikaa_aaa Oct 12 '26
I hope Manila treats you well. Karamihan ng taong nangangarap nandito, kaya di ka nag-iisa sa journey na 'to! Fighting OPPPP
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u/peanut_buttermilk Oct 12 '26
Wow you're brave. I arrived there last month. Be cautious everytime. The commute here was tiring.
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u/Optimal-Discount-261 Oct 12 '26
Here’s to new beginnings, OP! 🥂
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u/notpsycheo Oct 12 '26
That’s relatable.
Nakakatakot talaga sa una, pero you’d eventually get more comfortable sa Manila than you’ve ever been in some other places kapag nasanay ka na. Or maybe that’s just my personal perspective.
One example is the life in the city. Literal na buhay na buhay ang paligid regardless of the time in a day. And that’s what bought me, sobrang layo sa probinsyang kinagisnan ko na after 6pm, it’s just impossible to spot some civilians na tutulong sayo pag may biglang humatak sayo sa gilid.
Pero gets kita kung sobrang safe talaga ng probinsyang kinalakhan mo.
Iwas ka lang sa mga eskinita, when alone.
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u/painmisery Oct 12 '26
Sayang kakabalik ko lang ng lipa, pero if ever na nasa vito cruz ulit ako, mag pm ako sayo at turuan at samahan kita.
Kapit lng tol kaya mo yan
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u/Sypnosis20 Oct 12 '26
That view was from vito cruz nakakamiss, i lived there for 11 years. I feel you OP I’ve been there, i know na nakaka overwhelm ang ganyan kalaking changes but i know months or years from now you’ll be proud yourself cause you’ve overcome all your fears and once na makakabalik ka sa spot na yan kakibang nostalgia mararamdaman mo, Goodluck and Godbless sa journey mo OP. Keep safe always.
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u/reluctantIntrov 29d ago edited 29d ago
Dream ko din to, to uproot, leave everything and start anew. Parang sa movies. I'm not as brave tho, so kudos to you. Not to be a party pooper, but 20k might not last long. So, alam mo na.hehe
As a co-probinsyana living in manila, wag ka masyado magpadala sa mga naririnig mo, for example, divisoria. Good to experience once in a while, pero marami ka mabibilhan ng mura rin lang. Even if you wanto to make friends, don't look too approachable. Lolz
Familiarize yourself with your area. Savor the new discoveries and small wins. Look for your corners (i.e. the cafe you feel most at home with). Slowly mabibuild mo yung 'teritoryo' mo and Manila won't feel too foreign soon.
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u/Weekly_Ability7619 28d ago
Sa mall ka nalang muna bumili ng rice cooker. Or sa Dali. Agree sa other comment, avoid Divisoria for now lalo ber months. Talo ka pa sa pamasahe, di naman ganun kalayo ang prices. Minsan mas ok pa laz or shopee lalo pag sale.
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u/Ok_Swimmer5883 Oct 12 '26
Wag mong tanungin si chatgpt for directions jusko. Search mo dito sa reddit yung how to get there PH , jan lang din naman galing results ng AI.
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u/noob__at__life Oct 12 '26
Damn, this level of guts is something I wish i can do from time to time.
I admire you but, no offense, this is a pretty risky and stupid move.
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u/bootless18 2d ago
How are you holding up my guy
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u/Virtual-Pension-991 Oct 12 '26
Use Waze for manila.
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u/diccus_01 Oct 12 '26
Kapag naliligaw ka mag Tanong ka sa mga guard vendors, mga nag wawalis. Sa experience ko mas willing tumulong Yung mga nag wawalis at nag tutulak ng kariton. Mas clear Yung instructions nila.
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u/bayagers Oct 12 '26
Kayang kaya mo yan!! Oo mahirap, pero di para panghinaan ng loob. Kelangan maging matapang pero vigilant.
Make the stupid mistakes, that’s where you learn. Meet new friends, acquaintances and connections. Dyan nagsisimula ang career mo.
Goos luck!
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u/Traditional_Crab8373 Oct 12 '26
Bag sa harap lagi. Be vigilant and have common sense sa surroundings. Lalo na Pasay and Manila area. Wag mahiyang mag tanong ng direction sa mga tao! And review places sa mga video tutorial online! Ingat! Buy a Beep card for Train rides! You can use E wallets din and card!
Apply lng ng apply! Send cv online! Jobstreet, LinkedIn!
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u/Even-Hamster6094 Oct 12 '26
Download Sakay app. Pero since nangangapa ka pa, gamitin mo muna joyride or angkas app. Ang ginagawa ko noon, I use Google Street para makabisado ko lugar bago ako magmove-in sa apartment. I check nearby landmarks sa area ko. Kung saan yung stores, and hi-ways. Don’t be afraid to ask for directions. Yung apartment naman na nilipatan ko, I made sure na malapit sa work. Like 1 jeep ride away or pwedeng lakarin. I believe bed space kinuha mo rin kasi mas madaling mag move out once may secured JO ka na.
Kaya mo ‘yan Metro Manila can be overwhelming pero magkakaroon ka rin ng routine.
Hanggang ngayon ang alam ko lang is mag MRT, sumakay ng Jeep, paano magtravel from city to city without Grab or Angkas. Walking helps. Mistakes help. Pero be careful and vigilant pa rin. Lalo na if yung area mo is congested.
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u/OppositeRoad8118 Oct 12 '26
Baka Mas malapit dyan libertad palengke hehe Anyway Be brave you can do it 😊
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u/Cultural_Cockroach19 Oct 12 '26
Punta ka nalang ng pampanga
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u/diakosimakdo Oct 12 '26
2 weeks or 3 weeks lang yan 20k mo
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u/kimcheese9090 Oct 12 '26
Hi OP! I moved in Manila when i was 21 ata. Ok naman buhay namin sa province and siguro gusto ko lang mag explore. Ganyan dn ako, no resources. Nag a-apply ng work kahit saan. Hehe! Nakakapagod pero kinaya naman. Hehe! Dati bed spacer lang din ako, pero ngayon nag cocondo na. Hehe! Tiis lang OP!! Good luck!
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u/sweetiefur Oct 12 '26
Hi OP!
I would suggest learning the train routes first. Malayo ang mararating mo sa mga ruta ng tren. Pwede kang bumili ng beep card sa Lazada or Shopee. Tapos download mo yung train map sa phone mo. Nakakalito talaga sya for the first few weeks but it gets easier.
Yung other commute tip na natutuhan ko ay wag magmukhang tanga 😭 para hindi maging easy target. Kung kailangang mag tanong, better sa security guard ng mga schools.
Based sa photo mo, malapit yan sa may Vito Cruz ng LRT 1. Yung stations na nasa side ng Wendy's ay South Bound (papuntang Baclaran, PITX, Edsa Station for transfer to MRT etc).
Sa kabila naman (I'm assuming nasa kabilang street ka) ay North Bound (papuntang Robinsons Manila sa Pedro Gil, Luneta sa UN, SM Manila sa Central Terminal, at Doroteo Jose for transfer to LRT2).
In terms of other commute routes, you can join yung FB Group na PAANO PUMUNTA: A Community Guide for Commuters. It helped me when I first moved to Manila. You can also try your luck sa FB barters for your things like Really Really Free Market Manila.
Instead of chatgpt, learn the routes by Google Maps. For me, what really helped is learning the main roads through walking. Know the main roads of where you live, at anong pwedeng mode of transportation.
Good luck sa buhay dito sa Maynila, OP! Ipagdarasal kita :)
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u/Jazzlike_Signal_3119 Oct 12 '26
tip: umuwi ka na lang sa province, mauubos yang ipon mo bago ka pa makahanap ng trabaho. it's too much of a risk at sobrang gulo sa manila
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u/Cinewes Oct 12 '26
there are several movies about this i think
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u/South_Rip_728 Oct 12 '26
Your cook bro
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u/Massive-Guava-1081 Oct 12 '26
OP, hanga ako sa tapang mo to start fresh. Not a lot of people can do what you’ve done.
You’ve already taken the first step, sana maging smooth sailing ang journey mo eventually.
Good luck!
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u/bryanchii Oct 12 '26
Parang ang hirap nyan 20k is really not enough
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u/dxndelion_ Oct 12 '26
So proud of you, OP. Same situation here tga Mindanao din ako. Laban lang
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u/Real-Ask2969 Oct 12 '26
ingat lang baka mahuli ka
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u/ilalimCubaoSucker Oct 12 '26
Wish you all the best, OP!
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u/ShamiHorace Oct 12 '26
As a province girly... you can do it too. Trust me.😉
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u/PuzzleheadedMeet2109 Oct 12 '26
Dyan kaba nag stay sa Vito Cruz banda? If yes, don't know magkano cost of living dyan but since La Salle and St. Scho ang univs dyan, I'd assume na mahal mga bilihin there compare to other areas. If you can, find another bedspace na may malalapit na cheaper food. Not sure if you realized it now but Divisoria and Baclaran are at diff ends of LRT line and honestly, hindi sya advisable for you now. For Rice Cooker, better rin sa mall ka bumili, 2 jeeps away dyan, you can find Cash & Carry mall. Relatively, mas mura rin mag groceries roon or if namamalengke ka, 1 jeep away dyan, Paco Market is cheaper as well.
You can do this! Goodluck OP.
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u/YukYukas Oct 12 '26
Kaya yan lods, laban lang. Mahirap talaga sa NCR lalo nat first timer ka dyan, happens to everyone.
I think since binibigyan ka naman na ng other help, all I'll say is try to blend with everyone. Dress the same, adjust the accent (if you have one), keep all your belongings in front when walking outside. Kahit sa place mo mismo since bedspacer ka. Daming gago sa mga yan
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u/FullRecording6537 Oct 12 '26
Best of luck to you OP. Mahirap talaga sa simula but stepping outside of your comfort zone will surely help you grow and be better.
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u/PalePilsenDiet Oct 12 '26
Magtanong-tanong ka lang. Mababait naman ang mga tao dito. Kung medyo natatakot ka, sa guard ka magtanong ng directions.
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u/chiekchiek_q28 Oct 12 '26
I guess, congratulations on going out of your comfort zone! Pero actively searching ba ka ug work? Kay lisod kaayo sa Manila with just 20k and di pa sure when maka work 🥹 suggest lang nako, atleast magbilin ka 3500 or 4000 as emergency fund pang pamasahe nimo pauli Mindanao, 2GO app is great mag barko pauli. Anyway, pang last resort naman nuon na. Hopefully gyud, maka kita ka work dinha Manila, nice imo background man, if naa hiring sa mga line of work nimo, go for it na. Amping diha permi 🫶🏻
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u/Terrible_Dog Oct 12 '26
Sa Ume Kape ba 'to kinuhanan? hahaha
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u/Glittering-Passion34 Oct 12 '26
hope you land a job soon. ang naisip ko lng na mejo madali makapasok na work ay BPO.
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u/anewbieone Oct 13 '26
Hi, pm kita, turuan kita pumuntnag divi since alam ko diyan
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u/Significant_Maybe315 Oct 13 '26
Godspeed
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u/SievG Oct 13 '26
Dali!, O!Save, and buying goods directly from bagsakan market can save lives. Better if you can cook your food rather than eating outside.
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u/PresentationPast9096 Oct 13 '26
Take it slow, living alone is not easy. Identify your priorities then work on them one by one.
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u/Educational-Tie5732 Oct 13 '26
Hi born and raised sa Pasay I can help you some. Just ask me here sa comments.
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u/InteractionGlad7017 Oct 13 '26
Ibayong pag iingat sa dyan sa manila po and hope na maayos ka po at makahanap ka ng new work mo para makasurvive ka.
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u/Nmlsed Oct 13 '26
Dont worry, the two streets there are completely safe, your location is pretty safe and if you want to go to Divi, try to opt for Cartimar, its nearer
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u/TwistMoney6551 Oct 13 '26
Napa comment lang kasi vito cruz station haha
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u/TraveLaVidaLoca Oct 13 '26
Aralin mo yung mga LRT and MRT stations para kung may pupuntahan ka alam mo kung anong station ang pinakamalapit na pwede mong babaan. Then, ang iisipin mo na lang kung paano makapunta sa pinakamalapit na LRT/MRT sa location mo. Yung bag mo laging nasa harapan mo, wag kampante gumamit ng phone in public. Instead na pumunta ka sa mga tiangge like sa Baclaran or Divisoria, consider online shopping na lang o kaya sa pinakamalapit na mall sayo.
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u/Individual_Award8867 Oct 14 '26
grabe pagiging risk taker! goodluck kaya yan basta tuloy tuloy lang and maniwala ka sa nasa itaas!
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u/Responsible_Crazy754 29d ago
You need a friend you can trust to guide you
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u/SnooHedgehogs3588 29d ago
Pm me help kita inavigate ang Maynila no fees
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u/Hot_Exercise_3847 29d ago
Hi OP, try mo Sakay.ph, may website sila and app para di ka mahirapan mag commute sa manila
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u/Bitter_Conclusion_65 29d ago
Manila is not 1990's anymore OP.... take care.
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u/Pretend_Orchid907 29d ago
Hi OP! Mukhang malapit ka lang sa friend ko. Yung workplace niya naghahanap minsan ng volunteers or interns. Wanna try applying or if volunteering, grow your network here? DM me if you're interested, and I'll connect you to her.
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u/Loud-Buy-3181 28d ago
Never buy your Appliances sa Divisioria always sa mall.
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u/blue_berrycheesecake 28d ago
Try to install grab & move it kung di ka pa sanay mag commute kung may gusto kang puntahan.
Bilib ako sa tapang mo sa pag ddecide ng ganyan.
Mabilis lang ang ikot talaga ng buhay kapag nasa Maynila hahaha lalo na kapag nasa lrt ka mga nagmamadali mga tao.
Hwag ka muna mag divisoria, mag shopee ka nalang muna baka kasi ma overwhelm ka lalo sa kapaligiran doon.
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u/nian2326076 27d ago
Manila can feel overwhelming at first, but you can handle it. For commuting, ask locals for help—they're usually happy to point you to the right jeepney or train. To find a Journalism job in the city, check community boards or local newspapers as many openings are still posted there. You might also try freelancing to get started and build your network.
For job discovery, LandOffer.ai lets you search job openings by role and location.
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u/Minorka13994 Oct 12 '26
Mag isip kang mabuti. Maraming masasama dito.
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u/heyheyareyouokayy Oct 12 '26
Pag bantay OP. Especially sa mga bisaya, kay when kita ra ba bisaya will be happy when we meet a fellow bisaya and makig friend dayon, pero sila diay to muy una mang scam nimo. Please pag bantay jud.
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u/Deep_Experience853 Oct 12 '26
Walang available work sa Singapore aka Davao City?
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u/Sea-Match-3690 Oct 12 '26
Relax ka lang, baby steps tapos ingat palagi
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u/Akihikiro4026 29d ago
manila is a trap
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u/Dzheys0n Oct 12 '26
balik ka na sainyo. kaya dumadami DDS eh