I just had a short chat with a friend who’s in the US right now. She’s working there as a legal assistant and part-time tax analyst. She got the previous of the two jobs just recently (because it’s April once again and filing tax is in its peak right now). Anyway, she was so happy that in such a short period of time, she was able to earn a relatively huge amount of income. (If I’m not mistaken, she mentioned earning almost equivalent to her half-a-year of earnings here in the Philippines. W.O.W.) By the end of this month, all the payday loans she availed of when she was still here in the Philippines will be wiped off already. Again, WOW.
It’s amazing how some people are complaining of how bad the economy is, how badly they are affected, how they cannot afford this and that because they don’t have a job, and at the same time, there are those non-picky and industrious people who are earning so much because they are determined to earn. I know the bad (and probably worsening) economy has had a huuuge impact to a number of people. But maybe, just maybe, if we won’t be so choosy of the work we have to do, we’ll be able to get through this. I know, this sounds so cheesy, but there’s a certain truth to this.
In the news last night, a number of activist groups are blaming the government, specifically the Arroyo administration, because of the many people who don’t have a job. I am not blaming or condemning these activists, or those people who can’t find a job. But I know the government should not be blamed, too. It’s doing its part. But are these people doing theirs? You can’t find a perfect job in an instant; but there are a number of available ones that you can do. I know some people who are still looking for jobs, who are letting go of some opportunities because they want a better one; they don’t complain. Those who are complaining are mostly the ones who are so choosy, those who won’t settle for less even if the economy has already nose-dived. Hayyy… I just hope people could realize that we are in desperate times, and some sacrifices have to be done. And probably settling for a little less is one of those sacrifices to make…
“if we won’t be so choosy of the work we have to do, we’ll be able to get through this.”
I agree. You can always look for a better job while keeping the current.
Posted by Rico at April 20, 2009, 10:22 am^^amen, and amen.
Posted by ekstranghero at April 20, 2009, 10:33 am“ask not what your country can do for you–ask what you can do for your country.”
well, yeah, we have a dysfunctional government. so let’s not have dysfunctional citizens as well.
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putek! si dylan nagta-tattoo kina ricky?!!!
http://dylan.jacktv.com.ph/?p=122
“I’m currently under apprenticeship at Skinworkz, Ricky Sta.Ana’s famed tattoo shop at Cartimar. I’ve inked four people so far, the last being Rogel, vocalist of Valley of Chrome. Check out the inverted star on his right shin the next time he’s playing at a bar near you. That’s my work! Mad props and undying gratitude to Davi, Jhoramones, Stephen and Rogel for entrusting your skin to the hands of a beginner. I’m very happy with the results though and so these four say they are, but we have to wait for the ink and realizations to set in before we can make any conclusions”
well, i guess they (yeah, the three of them) found something in me that they can’t forget… can’t resist. (nyahaha!)
eks, hinahabol ka pa tin nung tatlong yun? my goodness! may anak na si jessica di ka pa rin tinatantanan? hay…
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Having one is better than absolute zero. Whatever the situation is, may opportunities pa rin. Masyado nga lang mapili yung iba. Okay lang to be choosy, pero dapat balansehin din.
Posted by witsandnuts at April 19, 2009, 6:32 pm