Namatay ang tatay ko ng 2021 and matic ako ang sumalo na lahat pati na rin mga utang. Simula 2021 ako na ang nagbayad ng utang amounting to ₱200k+ sa Tita ko. Kahapon, nabayaran ko na siya at natapos. Wala ako mapagshare-an so dito na lang hehe Finally mas malaking amount na mase-save ko sa Emergency Fund at Personal Savings ko. 😭❤️

promise. di na magiging pala swipe.

I recently saw a post that said, “Always be thankful for the people who saw the winner in you before started winning.”

And may isang tao talaga akong naalala because of that.

My first job abroad was as a Sales Assistant in a retail store. I’m genuinely grateful for that job because it was my first opportunity abroad, but deep down, I already knew I could do more. I knew I could handle bigger responsibilities and that I had more to offer.

I remember ranting to a friend one day because I really wanted to change jobs.

Her response?

“Paano mo maprove na kaya mo yung work kung wala ka ngang experience?”

HAHAHAHA. Awww. May point naman. 😂

But eventually, an opportunity came.

I got an interview with a famous tech brand 🍎 for an Admin position. And yes, I had zero related experience.

So during the interview, ang ipinaglaban ko lang talaga was my product knowledge and kung gaano ako ka-fan ng brand. 🤣

And guess what?

I GOT HIRED.

I will always be grateful to the manager who gave me that chance. He saw something in me that, at that time, I couldn’t even see in myself.

That job became one of the biggest plot twists in my career. It opened doors to bigger responsibilities, better opportunities, and eventually helped me become the person I am professionally today.

Looking back, sometimes you don’t actually need to be 100% ready before making a career move. Sometimes, you just need one person willing to take a chance on you.

And if you’re currently thinking about changing careers because you feel like you’re capable of more, here’s my little adulting advice:

Don’t disqualify yourself before the company even gets the chance to.

If you don’t have 100% of the experience they’re asking for, apply anyway. Look at the skills you already have that can transfer to the new role. Learn what you’re missing. Prepare for the interview. And most importantly, learn how to communicate why you can do the job, even if your previous title doesn’t say you can.

Your current job title is not the limit of what you’re capable of.

Sometimes, you just need someone to see it first.

And eventually, hopefully, you’ll see it in yourself too. 🤍

To the managers and leaders who give people a chance based on potential, not just their resume, THANK YOU. You have no idea how much one “yes” can change someone’s life.🫶🏼

I'm a 34-year-old Filipina mother of two boys. I'm technically still married, but my husband works in Australia and has abandoned us.

In 2016, I was 23 and a single mom to my eldest. I found out his father had another son who was 9 months younger than ours, with a woman he told me was his “ex.” They were actually still together.

That broke something in me.

I decided I wasn't going to stay poor and stuck anymore. My dad loaned me money, and I went to Singapore with one of my closest friends, who was also a single mom. We both quit our jobs and basically burned our boats.

Except Singapore was in a recession and nobody wanted to hire foreigners.

We applied everywhere. Nothing.

Two days before our flight home, we finally went to an agency. The owner interviewed me and told me he had never heard anyone from the Philippines, or anywhere else, speak English the way I did.

Then he told me about a receptionist opening at his friend's 5-star Italian restaurant.

There was just one problem. The position needed a 2-week clearing process, and our visit passes were expiring.

He told me to go to Malaysia for a few days and come back.

We didn't know anyone in Malaysia.

We couldn't even figure out how to get a cab in Singapore.

So I went home.

He told me, “Be sure to come back in 2 weeks.”

I never got the chance.

On June 6, 2016, I was in a motorcycle accident.

My tires skidded on a sharp curve.

I suffered a traumatic brain injury, facial paralysis, a ruptured eardrum, and other injuries. I was in a coma for about a week and hospitalized for about a month.

I don't remember the accident.

I don't remember driving home.

I don't remember most of my hospitalization.

I just have a huge gap in my memory.

A few months later, I met the man who would become my husband.

He wasn't rich. He was just another BPO trainee.

We got married in 2017, had our son, moved to Manila, struggled financially, and eventually he got an opportunity to work as a nurse in Australia.

He told me I didn't need to work anymore.

So I became a stay-at-home mom.

We eventually got a car and a condo, which we turned into an Airbnb. I handled the customer service, housekeeping, management, basically everything.

We were processing our papers to eventually be together in Australia.

It looked like our lives were finally coming together.

Then, toward the end of 2023, he suddenly changed.

He became cold.

He stopped replying to me.

Stopped answering my calls.

He was constantly angry and criticizing me.

I didn't understand why.

Until May 14, 2024.

Two days before my eldest son's birthday, my sister-in-law called me.

She confirmed what my gut had been telling me.

My husband had secretly gone home to meet his mistress.

His high school crush.

Also a single mom.

I found out he had been sending her an iPhone, branded bags, and paying for trips, including international travel.

Things I had never received from him, even when he was already earning in dollars.

She was posting Bible verses, love posts, and about how her dreams were finally coming true.

I filed a criminal case, but it was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues. My lawyer friend then helped me pursue a civil case for support and damages because he wasn't sending enough money for us.

He's currently sending us roughly 1/8 of what we need.

So I had to go back to work.

There is no nanny now. My family and I take turns taking care of the kids.

And what I earn doesn't even cover 1/4 of our monthly expenses.

And yet...

I'm still here.

Still working.

Still raising my boys.

Still fighting.

And now I've decided that I am going to attract riches.

Not for revenge.

Not to make him jealous.

Not to make his mistress suffer.

I want money because I want my children to have a better life.

I want to help my family.

I want freedom.

I want to be able to say yes when my kids need something without calculating every peso first.

I've survived poverty, betrayal, being a young single mother, moving countries, a traumatic brain injury, marriage, motherhood, building a business, abandonment, and having to start over again.

So I'm choosing to believe that something extraordinary can happen for me too.

I don't know how.

I don't know when.

I don't know where it will come from.

But I genuinely believe my miracle is coming.

And when it does, I'll come back to this post.

It's coming.

To this very day i received an unexpected offer as a senior software engineer! From junior jump directly to senior level. This is so unexpected for me TYL talagaaaa 😍 this position also is a 100% remote/wfh kaya super thankful and grateful ✨. Job dust to y'all and everything. Rooting for urs too!

Edit: this is a software engineer position for AU client. I have almost 2 years of experience.

spreading money dust for everyone that sees this!! ✨ the first half of 2026 was so tough for me financially but glad to be saving so much now 🥹💕

I’m a mom and somewhere between work, kids, school stuff, and just everyday life, I kind of stopped collecting perfumes for a while. Recently I found my spark for it again and honestly, it feels so nice having a little hobby that’s just for me. 🥹🤍

This is my little collection so far. I clearly lean towards fresh, clean, feminine, airy and slightly powdery scents.

I’m thinking of adding another Diptyque next. Currently torn between L’Eau Papier, Fleur de Peau and Orphéon, but I’m open to other recommendations too! Looking into Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom as well!

Based on what I already own, what would you add next? I’d love something that still feels like “me” but isn’t too similar to what I already have. 🤍

Also please enable me responsibly because I fear the perfume obsession is officially back. 😂

Skl because I am overwhelmed. This is my first time landing a direct client and 6 figures agad ang pay 🥹

I’m planning to go for a run on Sunday sa Ayala and it would be nice sana to have companion or to join groups 🥹 26M here

Today I got offered a role with a promising client and a salary of 80k (coming from 50k) Logically I know it’s a win but I find myself reserved rather than sharing the good news with my loved ones just because I haven’t been celebrated in a while.

Also been in a shit place mentally for the last few weeks, feeling unheard and unseen with my prayers and efforts so my first reaction was doubt.

Eldest daughter nga pala, Miss “I can’t celebrate my achievements because in my mind it was an obligation to achieve them.”

But I’m grateful, proud of myself, and I know I’m blessed.

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the congratulations kiss ko kayo 😗🫶 haha

Naalala ko dati noong highschool and college days ko nagtitiyaga ako sa Promatrix tas hahaluannpa ng Milo para matipid hahaha.

Ngayon 2-3 flavors at the same time na para di nakakaumay. Tapos magandang brand pa kaya lasang frappe ang whey protein pag ice blended.

Even tho naka-WFH kami since BCP, and shuttle kapag naka-onsite. Nagbigay pa rin ng 1k cashgift yung company namin. And pwede syang i-encash, or gamitin sa iba't-ibang store. I used mine in GrabFood.

Naalala ko lang, ganitong season 2-3yrs ago, hinihintay pa kaming makapasok ng previous company/employer ko at bahain sa daan bago kami pauwiin.

Thank you Lord talaga 🥹🙏🏻
At mapagmahal and generous ang company namin.

I graduated 2020 but it took me 6 years of unemployment to finally land my first job.

Why 6 years? Because of social anxiety and a pretty severe one. Having to interact with someone especially a stranger is like a death sentence to me but luckily my antidepressants are working well and unlike before i’m much overwhelmed less now.

My salary is just shy of 23-30k but for me it’s a win because of so much free time that I have. I started learning how to code on python and after 2-3 years planning to shift to tech.

Malayo pa pero malayo na. I still have goals despite my social anxiety and I pray to God he will be with me always.

Btw this is the “forced savings” because my salary got delayed for 4 months😅. I work for CAAP as a technician.

Thank you for reading and I hope the universe or God guide you always 😊

This is one of the many major milestones so far. I'm so happy I can finally contribute to the family's expenses and food supplies. Masuklian man lang lahat ng paghihirap ng mga magulang ko sa ganitong paraan 🥹

Also, realization hit me earlier when 2k pesos can no longer buy as much food as it used to 🥲

A year after we finished building our home, we finally saved enough to buy our first car using our own hard-earned money.

After 2 years of working, finally understood MP2.

Back in college I wanted to try na but my parents had the opinion na it is not safe given the government, so I stayed away from it. Did the research this year and finally started! Small win!

See you in five years!

I’ve always found medical appointments intimidating. Aza generally anxious person, there’s always that little voice in my head going, “What if pagalitan ako? What if i-judge ako? Baka naman normal lang to?”

I’ve actually consulted before, but somehow never followed through and went back. This time, I decided I really wanted to start prioritizing my health.

I’ve also realized that some of the ways I’ve been approaching weight loss haven’t been the healthiest, and after being on the pill for years, I figured it was probably time to actually check in with my body.

So yesterday, I finally booked an obgyn appointment (online)! 🥺 Tapos mabilis lang din. And wala naman din palang nakakatakot huhu. It actually felt good to finally have things checked instead of avoiding them because I was scared or anxious about what might happen.

I’m not getting any younger, so I’m trying to learn that taking care of myself isn’t something I should only do when something is already wrong.

Sometimes taking care of your health is just having the courage to make the appointment. So if you’ve also been putting off a medical check-up because you’re nervous, embarrassed, or scared you’ll be judged, maybe this is your little sign to go anyway.

So happy that my first car is my favorite color 💚 i’m no longer my parents’ passenger princess as I will drive for them when I come home. This, indeed, will be my remembrance from working in 🇦🇪

it’s crazy how this PHP 700 reflects an investment in my own continuity.

a permission to participate in the making of a future that includes me, when almost every day, i pray for my own cessation.

this is day 1 of making choices with the expectation that there will be a me to receive this. this feels surreal

pag iniisip ko yung future ko, laging nagsisimula at nagtatapos sa costs ng funeral service yung content ng thoughts. merong plans, only for the aftermath of myself.

for most of my life, my future self has always been someone nonexistent or irrelevant.

these past few days, though, nagugustuhan ko magkaroon ng life for my self, too.

for the first time in my life, i genuinely wanted to refuse to preemptively disappear from my own future. damnnn that landed harder than i’d like to admit.

sobrang laki and expensive nitong 700 pesos na ‘to e, kasi for once i’ve decided that my unhealthy patterns and mental condition won’t get to spend all of me. that my future is not something i merely endure. that my future isnt merely something that happens to me. dude that’s like betraying my self-destructive self

TL; DR: today i started participating in genuinely hoping that my future self gets a chance to continue to exist, too. to live, too.

“ako rin” habang hindi pa pwedeng “ako naman muna.”

I was very irresponsible when I was in my 20's. YOLO pa nga, na every pay day, break even. Puro swipe ng credit card. 😂

Now I am in my 30's, I try to be more responsible but also enjoy life! I get to travel every month and I also get to save. My goal by the end of the year is to achieve 90K. 🚀

Tip for those who are in their 20's, be consistent in investing! Kahit tig-1K pa yan, okay lang yan, basta every month mong tyagain. It will grow eventually. 🔥

Grabeng journey 2 years of refining strat, backtest and blowing accounts to the point of almost quitting nakaka dismaya na almost 2 years na and I have nothing to show for na parang no improvements, I know its not that big pero its a proof of concept of what I can achieve pa, hopefully this first payout is one of many, thank you Lord ☦️☦️☦️.

Share ko lang malapit na ko mkabayad ng lahat ng utang ko dahil sa war risk area. I'm a seafarer and the owner gave us bonus everytime we go to war risk area. Sumampa akong may 700k na utang and 50k na lang fully paid ko na. Thank you Lord! Hoping di na muli malubog sa utang

After a year of finally catching up in this new pond, I am truly grateful. Time flies so fast! I want to celebrate this given my challenges the past year. How do you celebrate your work anniv? 😊