u/Dazzling-Pumpkin3814

Hi everyone. May I know what else to do aside from filing 1701Q for a small business with zero sales? I’m a self-proprietor and I’m still kinda lost regarding what to do with the books of accounts (General ledger and journal) aside from submitting 1701Q online. Thank you!

*plays The Cure by Olivia Rodriguez*

Nung nag-aaral pa lang ako, alam kong may mabigat na responsibilidad na agad ako kasi parehas incapable financially ang magulang ko. I was aware and yet, hindi ko pa sobrang ramdam kasi nakasuporta pa sakin mga tita ko which I’m grateful for because it’s still a privilege.

Now that I’m an adult and almost 3 years working na, ramdam na ramdam ko na ang hirap ng buhay. Seeing tired people’s faces in public transpos with my own tired eyes and soul, napapapaisip ako, ganito na lang ba talaga ang buhay? Magtatrabaho ka, kakain, matutulog. Sure, some of us from low-middle income earners may have some time and resources for leisure but at the end of the day, you’ll always have to come back to reality - harsh most of the time, rarely good, working our asses off until old age and retirement.

If I could go back in time, I’d want to remain as a child. Mind you, I don’t exactly have a great childhood, my father is emotionally abusive and my mother is dismissive. But at the very least, I’m naive or ignorant even, and ignorance is bliss. I don’t overthink every night how my family is so dysfunctional, how can I fend for myself when I didn’t keep my job, how do I come into terms with myself and many others.

For my younger self, having a roof over my head, clothes to keep me warm, and food to fill my stomach are enough for me to persist. I know many might disagree because having a job and money can take you out from situations you don’t like but as for me, no money, love, and moving to places can cure the emptiness I feel.

One thing that’s keeping me going though is something that I’ve read online: life already took so much crom you, don’t let it take more. I will survive and really ‘live’ someday. I’ll cling on to hope that it will get better.

I quit my tiring yet stable onsite job at a big MNC after 2 years to shift to an independent contractor role to a startup company. Some might say it is a foolish move, a gamble even, but believe me, 12 hours of work and weekend work got the best of me. It drained the hell out of me as if I’ve already worked for 10 years there. I also kinda knew the stakes in becoming a freelancer although I did not expect that actual realization and experience witll hit me hard early.

Of course, I was really hopeful at first but I tried my best to prepare for the worst and lived within my means. This remote role isn’t exactly a greener pasture, it stressed the hell out of me due to the heavy workload and unsupportive management. I just kept thinking this is my bread and butter for now and it pays well. However, after only half a year in my role, what I feared the most happened, I got laid off mainly because the startup company isn’t doing well. The HR was vague to me, I don’t know if they just don’t want to break it to me harshly but what they said is it’s more of their financial issues rather than my performance. I knew I did my best despite the heavy workload thrown at me and I never missed a day at work but I can’t help but lose a bit of my confidence. However, I’ve heard that they’ve laid off long-term employees as well and for my peace, I just started to believe it’s on them.

On the brighter side though, I’ve saved quite more than enough from both from my recent and previous jobs that is to sustain me and my family (I help in our house expenses). I was really frustrated and I spiralled for a few days thinking if I can navigate through this failing economy as unemployed. I got severelt depressed. How can I help my family when I’m their ‘almost’ breadwinner. Then somehwhat somehow through the long days of being unemploted, I and my life partner had a light bulb moment. We will start a business that we’re both passionate about. I’ve always wanted to start a business but I never really had the time. This time though, I had all the time in the world to think and rest because I actually needed it. I sometimes shoot my shot in applying for a new remote role but I’m not expecting much to be hired because I’m also fine focusing on my business for a few months but dang, I got hired after almost 3 months of being unemployed. I think I got lowballed though because it’s much lower than my previous but I’m still grateful I will have something to add to my business’ capital and it has other benefits too unlike my previous role.

I’m not trying to be toxic positive but I’d like to believe me getting laid off is a sign from the universe that I can and should do something more, something I’m really passionate about which I never felt from my previous jobs because well long story short, I took my college course out of practicality. I’m really hoping for the best for all of us.

Tldr: i got laid off from my first remote work that I chose in exchange of my previous stable job. I learned the lesson from being a freelancer HARD that I was pushed to start another side hustle because the economy now is no joke. I’m just happy I somehow got my sparks back after losing it after I started working almost 3 years ago. Hoping for the best for all of us especially for those who are also facing struggles as a freelancer :>

Hello! Baka may familiar sa inyo sa Taytay Rizal Garments Manufacturer/patahian na area, saang banda and ano kaya yung mga need sakyan if coming from Sta. Rosa Laguna.

Thank you very much!