When I was still in the corporate setup and our long-awaited salary comes in, it is hard not to notice people standing one by one
Tag: Rat Race
Don’t Wait Until You’re Rich Before You Start Saving
Almost everyone has a desire to save a portion of their income and to prepare for their future. However, many employees cannot do so because
5 Things That We Lose When We Leave Our Job Without a Back-up
Leaving our job, whether forced or voluntary, especially if we don’t have a job lined up, takes a toll on us. That’s why the common
People Running In The Rat Race May Not Even Be Aware Of It
However, many people didn’t choose to get trapped and continuously run in the rat race. They just got absorbed by the system and eventually got “institutionalized.”
7 Relatable Experiences of Probinsyanos Running in the Rat Race
I worked in the corporate world as an IT professional for only four years, but those formative years have taught me much about what I
10 Productive Activities You Can Do Within 30 Minutes
“But if we’re just honest with ourselves, most of us know that we can spare at least 30 minutes of our day for something more productive and will pay dividends in the future.”
The X-Curve: Correlating Age, Wealth, and Responsibility
In 2016, I was invited to attend a financial literacy seminar in Makati by a friend. Though I already had some knowledge regarding personal finance,
10 Signs That You’re Going Through Quarter-Life Crisis
If you felt some of these, then you may be experiencing quarter-life crisis. Here are 10 possible signs.
5 Important Considerations Besides The Salary When Looking For A New Job
There is a perception that a higher salary will automatically lessen your financial stress. Though this may help, however, as long as you don’t know
The Wonderful Relationship of Shared Stress in the Workplace
If there is only one constant since I began working, that would be the never-ending work-related stress. Through the years, I experienced different levels of
Minimalism and The Beauty of Simple Living
“We live in a consumerist society. Everywhere we go, and wherever we look, we are always bombarded by advertisements about all the stuff that apparently we “need.”
But do we need to subscribe to this consumerist ideals?
Rat Race Running Top 10 Blogs of 2020
2020 has been difficult for everyone but for me, there is a silver lining – the opportunity to start writing again. In March, I wrote
It’s Okay To be The Dumbest Person In The Room
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to attend Forward Pilipinas. It was a conference of ideas just like TED Talks.
Life Is A Constant Tug-Of-War
We often use the race metaphor when describing life. But I think we often use it as an inaccurate comparison. Life is not a marathon.
Did I Run From One Rat Race To Another?
As time goes by, I can’t help but feel that I am slowly getting absorbed by another rat race, this time, the government rat race.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
It sure is impossible to say what will happen in five years because we can’t see far into the future. But I believe that where I am now is where I should be at this moment in my life.
The Hierarchy of a Strong Financial Foundation
Proper wealth management needs a proper understanding of this basic concept.
12 Adulting Skills We Need to Learn
Here are 12 skills I believe every “new” adult and older adults should learn.
A Life-changing Journey Through Quarter-Life Crisis
I’ve been looking forward when I finally graduate, pass my board exams, become an engineer, and practice my profession.
However, I haven’t considered what I would do next.
Basic Budgeting for Single Young Professionals
Paying yourself first means to save first before spending.