u/Zestyclose-Airline79

Hi! I’m moving to Scout Area by the end of the month and I wanna continue playing. (Sayang paddle lol)

Self-rating: Beginner-advanced beginner at most (self-rating).

No DUPR. Reason for playing is to be active and keep losing weight. Came from 85kgs down to around 77kgs+- after almost 1.5 months of playing. 36yo. Male. Very friendly. Hindi buraot. Professional.

Are there any OPs or clubs that welcome my level?

Happy to be pickleball buddies too! 🥒🏀

I’ve been unemployed since February 1 this year after our project ended. I received around ₱400k in separation/financial assistance, but of course, the bills didn’t stop. Every month, I watched my savings slowly go down.

I sent out hundreds of job applications. Got interviewed here and there. I even received a few offers, but I turned them down because I felt they weren’t worth leaving my previous role for.

Then the months passed.

The callbacks became fewer until they almost stopped completely. I started questioning myself. After working continuously for four years, I wondered if I was still good enough to compete in the job market. It took a toll on my mental health. I had trouble sleeping and spent a lot of nights overthinking.

But every day, I still opened LinkedIn, JobStreet, wherever I could find openings. I kept sending applications and hoping something would stick.

Then one interview turned into an offer.

The salary is lower than what I used to earn because it’s an individual contributor role instead of a managerial one—₱80k gross. It also means moving back to Manila and leaving the life I built outside Luzon over the past four years. It wasn’t exactly the plan, but I figured it’s better to start somewhere than keep waiting for the “perfect” opportunity.

Then, almost out of nowhere, another email came.
I got accepted as a national consultant for one of the companies I’ve always wanted to work with. In my field, it’s one of the big names. They offered me a four-month consultancy worth around ₱900k, and I immediately accepted.

The next few months will definitely be challenging because I’ll be juggling both roles, but I’m choosing to see it as an investment. Aside from the additional income and having this organization on my CV, I’ll also be working directly with the department lead, who happens to be an expat. It’ll be a great opportunity to learn, gain exposure, and build a strong professional network.

By January, the consultancy will be over, and I’ll only have to focus on my full-time job.

After months of uncertainty, rejection, and self-doubt, I guess people were right.

When it rains, it pours.

Now my next problem is looking for a place to rent around the Scout Area in QC or nearby places. 😅 If anyone has leads for a cat-friendly apartment or condo, I’d really appreciate it.

Yun lang. Career dust and money dust para sa ating lahat. ✨

I’ve been unemployed since February 1 this year after our project ended. I received around ₱400k in separation/financial assistance, but of course, the bills didn’t stop. Every month, I watched my savings slowly go down.

I sent out hundreds of job applications. Got interviewed here and there. I even received a few offers, but I turned them down because I felt they weren’t worth leaving my previous role for.

Then the months passed.

The callbacks became fewer until they almost stopped completely. I started questioning myself. After working continuously for four years, I wondered if I was still good enough to compete in the job market. It took a toll on my mental health. I had trouble sleeping and spent a lot of nights overthinking.

But every day, I still opened LinkedIn, JobStreet, wherever I could find openings. I kept sending applications and hoping something would stick.

Then one interview turned into an offer.

The salary is lower than what I used to earn because it’s an individual contributor role instead of a managerial one—₱80k gross. It also means moving back to Manila and leaving the life I built outside Luzon over the past four years. It wasn’t exactly the plan, but I figured it’s better to start somewhere than keep waiting for the “perfect” opportunity.

Then, almost out of nowhere, another email came.
I got accepted as a national consultant for one of the companies I’ve always wanted to work with. In my field, it’s one of the big names. They offered me a four-month consultancy worth around ₱900k, and I immediately accepted.

The next few months will definitely be challenging because I’ll be juggling both roles, but I’m choosing to see it as an investment. Aside from the additional income and having this organization on my CV, I’ll also be working directly with the department lead, who happens to be an expat. It’ll be a great opportunity to learn, gain exposure, and build a strong professional network.

By January, the consultancy will be over, and I’ll only have to focus on my full-time job.

After months of uncertainty, rejection, and self-doubt, I guess people were right.

When it rains, it pours.

Now my next problem is looking for a place to rent around the Scout Area in QC or nearby places. 😅 If anyone has leads for a cat-friendly apartment or condo, I’d really appreciate it.

Yun lang. Career dust and money dust para sa ating lahat. ✨

Hi everyone! I’ll be relocating to Quezon City. Any recoms on where to live around the Tomas Morato or Scout Area?

My priorities are:

● Safe and secure (24/7 security would be ideal)
● Pet/cat-friendly
● Quiet and well-maintained
● Budget-friendly if possible

If you have any recommendations for specific buildings or neighborhoods, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’ll be relocating to Quezon City. Any recoms on where to live around the Tomas Morato or Scout Area?

My priorities are:

● Safe and secure (24/7 security would be ideal)
● Pet/cat-friendly
● Quiet and well-maintained
● Budget-friendly if possible

If you have any recommendations for specific buildings or neighborhoods, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’ll be relocating to Quezon City. Any recoms on where to live around the Tomas Morato or Scout Area?

My priorities are:

● Safe and secure (24/7 security would be ideal)
● Pet/cat-friendly
● Quiet and well-maintained
● Budget-friendly if possible

If you have any recommendations for specific buildings or neighborhoods, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

For context, I was born and raised in Manila. I only moved to BARMM in 2021 for work. I’m leaving soon though! Ask me anything! ☺️