Why are you sad today?

[_Cathy_]

sige cathy pagkakuha mo ng SSN mo, try mo mag trabaho blue collar. tapos kung kaya mo at di naman mahirap gawin, commute ka narin

Maglakad nga ng 500m ayaw ako payagan ng Auntie and Uncle ko. They're in their 80s pero sumasama sakin sa lahat. May ilang stores na hinahatid ako pero every hour tumatawag They treat me like a child here, much worse than my family in Manila, I appreciate their love naman

in that case,
do not do anything major, until your vistas widen when you get your SSN.

Yup

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[mr.rignoherman]

Because freedom of speech is dead.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Maglakad nga ng 500m ayaw ako payagan ng Auntie and Uncle ko. They're in their 80s pero sumasama sakin sa lahat. May ilang stores na hinahatid ako pero every hour tumatawag They treat me like a child here, much worse than my family in Manila, I appreciate their love naman

Yup

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Geez. What kind of neighborhood are you at? Here where I am, we have elementary kids, including kindergarten and 1st-graders who walk home by themselves.....under the hot sun too.

[_Cathy_]

Geez. What kind of neighborhood are you at? Here where I am, we have elementary kids, including kindergarten and 1st-graders who walk home by themselves.....under the hot sun too.

It's a good neighborhood naman daw. Northside/Northshore IL. I'm babied too much. Even what I wear (wear jeans so insects can't bite or jacket when it's cold)

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[Jun aka Pekto]

It's a good neighborhood naman daw. Northside/Northshore IL. I'm babied too much. Even what I wear (wear jeans so insects can't bite or jacket when it's cold)

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I realize your relatives mean well. But, they're not doing you any favors if they keep sheltering you from the harsh reality of life. They should think about making you self-sufficient while they still have time in this world.

Knowing the habits of Pinoys from all over the world, there is bound to be a Fil-Am association nearby. I'd start with them. They're a great source of help and tips. Plus, the pot lucks and other Pinoy gatherings are always fun and lively.

Filipino Community in Illinois | The Filipino.com

[_Cathy_]

I realize your relatives mean well. But, they're not doing you any favors if they keep sheltering you from the harsh reality of life. They should think about making you self-sufficient while they still have time in this world.

Knowing the habits of Pinoys from all over the world, there is bound to be a Fil-Am association nearby. I'd start with them. They're a great source of help and tips. Plus, the pot lucks and other Pinoy gatherings are always fun and lively.

Filipino Community in Illinois | The Filipino.com

I've been to one with my Uncle and Aunt but 90% of the attendees are old, nobody from my age range

[Jun aka Pekto]

I've been to one with my Uncle and Aunt but 90% of the attendees are old, nobody from my age range

Maybe the income bracket is too high.

Try searching a bracket or two lower. The potlucks we got to have a diverse age group from their 20's to the 60's.

[_Cathy_]

Maybe the income bracket is too high.

Try searching a bracket or two lower. The potlucks we got to have a diverse age group from their 20's to the 60's.

What do you mean about income bracket?

Empty nesters that's why all attention on me. I have another Aunt who is so attentive and would do as much as sprinkle the cheese on my pasta, makes sure my water is refilled agad, adding more food on my plate, sa mass she would turn the pages for me on the misallette. Those little things, but that's how women should be naman talaga

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[Jun aka Pekto]

What do you mean about income bracket?

Empty nesters that's why all attention on me. I have another Aunt who is so attentive and would do as much as sprinkle the cheese on my pasta, makes sure my water is refilled agad, adding more food on my plate, sa mass she would turn the pages for me on the misallette. Those little things, but that's how women should be naman talaga

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Usually, birds of the same feather flock together. I was thinking perhaps, your relatives are rich enough that they only hang out with others like them. By the time many Fil-Ams reach that point, they're old. A lot more Pinoys would be at the lower income brackets, usually in the middle.

When I returned here, my relatives ensured I had a measure of self-sufficiency. The first was being able to drive around on my own. I did that within 5 days. Next was getting a job. Like everyone else, I took odd jobs and minimum wage ones so I can buy stuff.

Home life at my uncle's place meant doing chores: mowing the lawn, washing dishes, even helping my uncle replace shingles at the roof. They're not the doting kind. If I wanted to eat? I simply helped myself. They weren't empty nesters. So, I had my cousins around. They had school on weekdays. But, we had fun on weekends.

It's the same routine for a few relatives who got petitioned and immigrated here. Get em up to speed and get em working.

[ninjababez]

Maglakad nga ng 500m ayaw ako payagan ng Auntie and Uncle ko. They're in their 80s pero sumasama sakin sa lahat. May ilang stores na hinahatid ako pero every hour tumatawag They treat me like a child here, much worse than my family in Manila, I appreciate their love naman

Yup

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panigurado cathy pag may work kana dyan, di kana masyado bantayan

[_Cathy_]

Usually, birds of the same feather flock together. I was thinking perhaps, your relatives are rich enough that they only hang out with others like them. By the time many Fil-Ams reach that point, they're old. A lot more Pinoys would be at the lower income brackets, usually in the middle.

When I returned here, my relatives ensured I had a measure of self-sufficiency. The first was being able to drive around on my own. I did that within 5 days. Next was getting a job. Like everyone else, I took odd jobs and minimum wage ones so I can buy stuff.

Home life at my uncle's place meant doing chores: mowing the lawn, washing dishes, even helping my uncle replace shingles at the roof. They're not the doting kind. If I wanted to eat? I simply helped myself. They weren't empty nesters. So, I had my cousins around. They had school on weekdays. But, we had fun on weekends.

It's the same routine for a few relatives who got petitioned and immigrated here. Get em up to speed and get em working.

My overprotective Aunt and Uncle in IL are middle class. They did make me drive on the first week (I think) but I am not allowed to drive alone. Even my cousin's ex who lives with us is so protective of me, she calls me girly girl and kiddie everything LOL! I told them I want to work at Costco or TJ maxx, but they said no because it's manual labor.

Maybe it's because they are empty nesters and miss taking care of someone. My Aunt just told me to get pregnant already and leave my baby in the US for her to take care of LOL! Oh my Aunt wakes me up at 12 pm and the food is ready

panigurado cathy pag may work kana dyan, di kana masyado bantayan

Gusto ko na nga mag work talaga. USD15 per hour ang minimum dito, pwede na haha!

[Jun aka Pekto]

My overprotective Aunt and Uncle in IL are middle class. They did make me drive on the first week (I think) but I am not allowed to drive alone. Even my cousin's ex who lives with us is so protective of me, she calls me girly girl and kiddie everything LOL! I told them I want to work at Costco or TJ maxx, but they said no because it's manual labor.

Maybe it's because they are empty nesters and miss taking care of someone. My Aunt just told me to get pregnant already and leave my baby in the US for her to take care of LOL! Oh my Aunt wakes me up at 12 pm and the food is ready



Gusto ko na nga mag work talaga. USD15 per hour ang minimum dito, pwede na haha!

Don't be idle too long. Potential employers look at your work history and they don't like to see long gaps of idleness. It's best to work even if it's manual labor. Once you're within an organization, you can always apply and move up to admin or something higher.

[_Cathy_]

Don't be idle too long. Potential employers look at your work history and they don't like to see long gaps of idleness. It's best to work even if it's manual labor. Once you're within an organization, you can always apply and move up to admin or something higher.

Yes. Thankfully, I am still technically employed in our company. My boss made sure that I am "areglado"

[ninjababez]

Gusto ko na nga mag work talaga. USD15 per hour ang minimum dito, pwede na haha!

sana pwede narin sa pinas yan statement na yan no LOL

[Little Missy]

I saw a video of a dog (golden retriever) having seizures due to distemper. I caaaan't. [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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[dr. d]

I saw a video of a dog (golden retriever) having seizures due to distemper. I caaaan't. [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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it's worse, were it a human.

[_Qwerty_]

last day in Makati.. will miss the jolli jeeps.. si Kalbo.. si Egay.. si Manong Sisig..

15 years total in Makati.. Legaspi Village.. 8 years sa Perea.. 1 year sa Citibank.. 6 years sa Rada..

[yubby24]

last day in Makati.. will miss the jolli jeeps.. si Kalbo.. si Egay.. si Manong Sisig..

15 years total in Makati.. Legaspi Village.. 8 years sa Perea.. 1 year sa Citibank.. 6 years sa Rada..

Ganyan din ako nung lumipat kami sa McKinley. 7 years din ako nagwork sa Makati. Bye bye jolly jeep, bye bye spanish bread ng fortune bakeshop sa GB1, bye bye lakad from Ayala FGU to MRT Ayala Station via elevated walkway/Greenbelt/Landmark/Glorietta/SM Makati.

[_Cathy_]

I found out today that my childhood best friend who I have known since I was 6 years old will migrate to the US!!! Why are all my friends leaving this country!!!

2004 my friend who I love like a sister left (we see each other multiple times a week) so I became closer with my resto buddy who I spent the most time with, then she left 2009 for Australia, thankfully, I was starting my new job so I made new friends, then 2018 my office BFF left for Germany.

Now my childhood BFF is leaving 2020!!! Mukhang sabay pa ata sa month ng last day ko sa position ko

I am starting to think that UF is right na i goal ko na sa buhay ang asawa (that's what she did) because friends come and go

[misseksaherada]

2020 tama na!!!! Quota na!!!

I found out today that my childhood best friend who I have known since I was 6 years old will migrate to the US!!! Why are all my friends leaving this country!!!

2004 my friend who I love like a sister left (we see each other multiple times a week) so I became closer with my resto buddy who I spent the most time with, then she left 2009 for Australia, thankfully, I was starting my new job so I made new friends, then 2018 my office BFF left for Germany.

Now my childhood BFF is leaving 2020!!! Mukhang sabay pa ata sa month ng last day ko sa position ko

I am starting to think that UF is right na i goal ko na sa buhay ang asawa (that's what she did) because friends come and go

same Ms. Cathy..
di ko akalain na nakakasawa na din pala maging single.. hahahaha [emoji23]
di ko akalain na darating pala sa point na masarap na din pala mag settle down..
hirap na nga lang maghanap ng matinong lalaki sa panahon ngayon.. *sigh*
may mga asawa na ang mga good guys.. hahahahahaha [emoji23]

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