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These days, a lot of people are still losing their jobs due to various reasons. Some are being informed at least one week before while there are those being caught by surprise. The last one is more shocking though, and harder to accept.

Being the father or the only breadwinner in the family, it is such a bad day for you and you do not even know how to tell it to your family. But of course, they must know about it and you cannot hide it.

Some people might think that this is a simple problem, but it is actually not. If not being done properly, the problem may only worsen.

With this, here are my ideas on how to tell your family that you lost your job. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been almost 2 weeks since I started selling toy balloons in front of Jollibee Lipa Bayan, and I am not ashamed to admit it. Although of course, I am hopeful that I still can find a better source of income. But for now, I am enjoying what I do especially when I see the sweet smiles of the children after their parents buy them.

However, I am sadden with the negative reactions of some fellow parents. It’s not that they did not buy, but it’s how they deny their child’s request. Unfortunately, we are sometimes not conscious with our attitude and don’t realize that it will have a great effect on our children. Here they are and I hope you’re not one of them. Read the rest of this entry »

It is obvious that financial crisis is still enjoying its stay, and we can only do our best not to worsen it. I must admit, I am among those who is still being greatly affected. After the Dengue tragedy to my wife and daughter last January, things got worst for us.

I am currently doing odd jobs and selling anything just to make ends meet. I wake up at 3:45am to sell Hot Pandesal, and then streetfood in the afternoon. I have been looking for a job for more than 5 months, but it seems that they are not yet attracted to me. My debts are increasing, and has been selling some of our valuable things including my PC.

However, I just cannot give up blogging especially that my blogging friends strongly suggested that I renew its hosting service. A lot of them offered support and eventually, Father Blogger is still alive and kicking. Read the rest of this entry »