u/Traditional_Clue2786

Hi everyone! I’d appreciate some advice from people who’ve been renting around Metro Manila.

It’s been around 5 years since I last lived in QC. I eventually moved to the province because of work, but I’m now planning to move back to Metro Manila, particularly around the Ortigas area since my work will be nearby.

For those who’ve been renting for a while, what are some things you wish you knew before renting a unit?

Aside from the monthly rent and utilities, what other expenses should I prepare for? Things like association dues, deposits, parking, internet, maintenance, etc.

Also, based on your experience, is it better to rent a condo or an apartment around Ortigas? What are the pros and cons of each?

Would really appreciate any tips, hidden costs, or things I should watch out for when viewing a unit.

And as a bonus/side dish 😂, how’s the lifestyle for those living around Ortigas? Do you usually just stay in, go out for food, bars/parties, malls, etc.? Is it convenient enough that you rarely need to travel far? Just curious what it’s actually like living there day-to-day, not just the rental side. 😅

Thanks!

Hi everyone! My partner and I are planning to move near SM Megamall since my workplace is just a minute away, while she works remotely.

We’re currently looking for a 1-bedroom condo, preferably furnished or semi-furnished, since we don’t have furniture or appliances yet.

Could anyone recommend which condos or areas we should look into and what budget we should prepare for monthly rent? We’re planning to personally visit the area and inquire directly, so it would really help to know where we should start looking and what rental range is reasonable.

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Nagkaproblem kasi sa connection sa area namin and until tomorrow po ito. So naghahanap sana ako na pagstayan na may good connection? Ok dn sa coffee shop kaso nakakahiya magstay the whole day?😅

Kung sino ang pagod na diyan sa trabaho niyo o may lilipatan na baka pwede bago kayo magresign i-endorse niyo ako bilang kapalit niyo? Or baka pwede makahingi ng details at magaapply ako? Kung pwede lang 😊

Hello po, planning to terminate my 1 year contract kay AF kasi lilipat na ako sa Manila and yung condo unit kasi na nakuhanan ko ay may fitness gym na rin. 7 months palang ako and nanghihinayang lang sana sa monthly kay AF tho need pa rn ata magbayad ng 5k if gusto ko iterminate which is almost 2 month worth of membership din yun.

Ask ko lang sana if may other ways ba para hindi na ako magbayad dun sa pagterminate ng contract?

Need ko sana magrenew na PRC kasi may plan ako magtake ng program sa xStructures kaso nung nagffill out ako ng form doon ko lang napansin na expired na pala noong december last year PRC ko. Nagask din ako if maccredit yung CPD dun sa program if expired na license ko, ang sabi hindi.

So gusto ko pa rn kse irenew kahit hindi naman ako pumipirma. Then sayang din kse yung CPD dun sa kukuhanin kong programs.

Tpos pala wala rin pala ako CPD unit nakuha before para magrenew. So ano po need ko gawin?

Hi Im looking for condo na may fitness gym at malapit sa MOA. 2 kami ng partner ko and may 2 shizhu na kasama. If may marecommend po kayo, salamat.

Edit: for long term stay.

I'm planning to move to Manila to look for new opportunities. Currently, my partner and I live with my parents, but we want to try living on our own.

My partner works remotely, so relocating won't be a problem. As for me, I've already resigned from my current company and am currently rendering my notice period. Once we move to Manila, I plan to look for a job nearby since I enjoy working in a corporate environment.

We also go to the gym regularly, so we'd love to live in a condo with a fitness area. Can anyone recommend the most affordable condos near Mall of Asia that have a gym and are in a safe location?

I am just wondering if ganito ba talaga sa lahat ng branches ng AF? or depende sa branch ang hindi ibalik yung plate at sanitize after gumamit ng equipment?

I recently started going to gym this year. Bago ako maging member sa AF galing ako sa ibang gym (hindi ko alam if bakal gym yun or what basta halos same naman equipment, actually marami pa sila equipment kaso wala lang AC unit) for almost 2months din siguro pero lahat ng gumagamit nakikita ko lagi nililinisan at binabalik mga plates after gamitin mga equipment.

Now na lumipat ako sa AF due to its convenience na 24hrs at pwede rin kahit saan lugar na may AF, napansin ko hindi isolated sitwasyon na hindi i-sanitize at ibalik yung plate after gamitin kse lagi ko nakikita na gawain ng mga members.

Hindi naman sa nagiinarte ako, pero im 5'6 58kgs. Kaya ko naman buhatin kung gusto ko pero nakakaubos din kse energy yun lalo na makakakita ka ng plates 25kgs nakastack pa ng marami, madalas sa may leg press yan. So imagine aalisin mo lahat yun. Para ka na rn nag isang set.

Anyway nagtatanong lang. Kakainis kasi may mga nakalagay naman na notice sa mga walls at mirror pero hindi magawa.

Normal ba ang delay na sahod ng mga workers sa sabado? Minsan lunes na release?

Normal ba na imbes HR magpasahod sa workers ay ang mga site engineer?

Normal ba na pagbinigyan ka ng petty cash dapat naka sales invoice lahat ng bibilhin?

Normal ba na titigil ang gawa dahil delay release ng pambili ng materiales?

Normal ba na mangabono ang site engineer?

Normal ba na lahat ng projects hindi nasusunod commitments date?

Normal ba magpasa ng ibat ibang version ng project timeline?

Normal ba magrequest ng cash na kailangan na agad kinabukasan dahil hindi naforesee ng site engineer?

Normal ba na site engineer ang naghahanap ng bagong workers kaysa kay HR?

Normal ba na may mali lagi sa payslip tuwing pasahod sa sabado?

Normal ba na minsan sobra sa 8hrs ang pasok?

Normal ba na holiday o linggo may pasok?

Normal ba na walang night dif pay?

Normal ba na walang OT pay?

Normal ba na may benefits pero mali yung amount ng contribution?

Normal ba na maging purchaser lagi?

Ano pa ba? Normal ba?

Im 28 y/o operations manager sa isang construction company. So a week ago nagsubmit ako resignation sa current company ko and now rendering nlng ako ng mga company assets, documents and site instructions. I still have less than 3 week to render lahat ng project under my name.

So while nagrerender ako, nagstart na ako noong Saturday magapply or submit ng CV ko sa mga company online and today I received a call from a HR sa isang construction company na specializing sa large scale housing projects.

Hihingi lang sana ako advice sa mga may experience sa mga large scale projects, ano mga certain skills or qualification niyo sa mga ganitong klaseng projects? And if may maadvice pa kayo ano dapat paghandaan ko before my interview tomorrow?

Btw dalawa open nilang position Project Engineer at Project Manager. Im planning to apply as PM.

Im 28 y/o operations manager sa isang construction company. So a week ago nagsubmit ako resignation sa current company ko and now rendering nlng ako ng mga company assets, documents and site instructions. I still have less than 3 week to render lahat ng project under my name.

So while nagrerender ako, nagstart na ako noong Saturday magapply or submit ng CV ko sa mga company online and today I received a call from a HR sa isang construction company na specializing sa large scale housing projects.

Hihingi lang sana ako advice sa mga may experience sa mga large scale projects, ano mga certain skills or qualification niyo sa mga ganitong klaseng projects? And if may maadvice pa kayo ano dapat paghandaan ko before my interview tomorrow?

Btw dalawa open nilang position Project Engineer at Project Manager. Im planning to apply as PM.

Do i need to pursue my field or try other opportunities na kahit hindi pasok sa field ko?

Btw, I'm a licensed civil engineer and works as an operations manager for almost 5years na sa construction company. I roughly earn 70k monthly including profit share na ito.

Gusto ko na kasi lumipat ng work kasi nafefeel ko nareach ko na limit ng offer sken despite having a profit share sa mga projects. Kaso parang ang hirap maghanap ng high paying job na related sa field ko unless maginvest ako ulit ng time to reach certain position ulit sa company na lilipatan ko.

So iniisip ko if dapat ba ako magtry ng ibang field of work kahit hindi na related sa kurso na kinuha ko? Kasi pansin ko mas mataas pa offer ng entry level nila kaysa sa current salary ko.

About me? I'm a civil engineer, currently working as operations manager. Earns roughly about 70k monthly (including profit shares).

Looking for: any job offer that can offer more than my current salary. Kahit hindi na related sa field ko as long as mataas offer.

Gusto ko na rin kasi lumipat halos 5 years na rn ako sa company and i think nareach ko na limit ng offer nila.

Problem/Goal: I have a problem with cornography, lustful content, and constantly seeking visual stimulation online. It can be porn, almost-nakd women on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and sometimes even chatting with other women for attention. While I don't always give in, the urges keep coming back.

I'm a 28-year-old man and I've been in a relationship for 5 years. I'm posting here because I'm honestly exhausted by a cycle I've been struggling with for a long time.

I have a problem with my habits / addiction. The frustrating part is that it's a cycle. I'll stop for days, weeks, or even months, and feel like I've finally gotten control over it. Then suddenly the urges return and I find myself falling back into the same habits again.

What makes it worse is that I feel guilty toward my partner. I know she's aware of it. We've talked about it before, and I suspect she's reached a point where she's tired of bringing it up. I don't even bother hiding my watch history anymore because I'm tired of pretending. Yet every time I fall back into these habits, I feel like I'm letting both her and myself down.

For me, the issue goes beyond whether it's considered cheating or not. I feel like I'm wasting my time, energy, focus, and potential. There are things I want to accomplish in life, but when these urges hit, they can consume hours that could have been spent on something meaningful.

I've tried different things. I go to the gym, I play games, I keep myself busy, and sometimes those things help. But the urges seem to come back eventually, whether it's after a stressful day, a boring day, or sometimes for no obvious reason at all.

I'm not looking for judgment. I'm looking for advice from people who have genuinely struggled with this and made progress. How did you break the cycle? How did you deal with the urges when they showed up? Did anything help you create lasting change instead of just temporary streaks?

I'm tired of feeling like I'm fighting the same battle over and over again. Any advice would be appreciated.