Shifting from a career in agricultural R&D to data science and analytics can be an exciting and promising transition. While the fields may seem quite different, there are skills and knowledge that can be transferred and leveraged to succeed in data science and analytics. Here's a perspective on this career shift: Identify Transferable Skills: Start... Continue Reading →
Career Life as an EFL Teacher
Working as a Professional Teacher has been an incredibly fulfilling and transformative journey. From the moment I stepped into the classroom, I knew that I had found my purpose – to inspire and empower students to communicate effectively and open doors to a world of opportunities. Every day as a teacher brought new challenges and... Continue Reading →
Build A Life, Not Just A Resume–Indeed!
You have been scrolling classified ads or job postings online for over several weeks now to look for job opportunities yet it seems that you are stuck. You updated your resume and your LinkedIn profile. You started spending lesser time on your Facebook newsfeeds and Instagram photos while paying more attention on building network through... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Response from a 20-something to the FAQ: “So, When Are You Getting Married?”
In the Philippines, when you are in your mid-20s, late 20s, 30s and STILL single or in a relationship but not yet married, you will be often asked with the most popular question in town, "When are you getting married?" Some people (including me) would just respond jokingly as they tease and ignore it afterwards... Continue Reading →
Small Victories: Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain
This post is inspired by the Daily Post: Ascend MikesBikes is a business simulation program that links business concepts and theories into real-life business management. Students are engaged into running their own companies and compete with other teams or individuals within university or universities world-wide. Over the summer vacation, I was invited to participate in... Continue Reading →
Dear Workaholic! ღ
via Daily Prompt: Foggy Dear Workaholic, It's one foggy afternoon when I began to notice you. I have been observing you every single working day just like today. Hey, time check! It's more than a couple of hours past the hour of 5pm. Why are you still inside your cubicle? Ooopps, don't tell me you're... Continue Reading →
Travel Quezon: Real Extreme Adventure Park (Corporate Teambuilding Activity)
Need some inspiration for your next corporate teambuilding or team outing? Well, I am still having positive vibes from our recent activity which was held at the Real Extreme Adventure Park in Real, Quezon. It is a 6--hour drive via Antipolo, Tanay from Nueva Ecija (or 2.5 hours from Manila) but the long hour drive... Continue Reading →
Dear 20-something: (How’s Your Life After College?) 🏆❤️
I have to share these words with whole sincerity because many of us are not yet kicked by reality. A dear friend tagged me with a letter by A.Jadaone back when I freshly graduated and it hit me. Years after, I gave her a reply (see below). Dear Fresh Grad, I think I saw you... Continue Reading →
Maturity: Reality Untold
A lot of things have happened in the Philippines recently. The earthquake in Zambales, the battle in Marawi City, the tragedy in Resort World Manila, the rainy season affecting many provinces in some part of the country, the non-stop war on drugs, the opening of classes which requires more classrooms, and a little more. As a result, many men,... Continue Reading →
A Lesson from the Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Yesterday I was at the ATM to get some cash because I dearly needed money. As I started to transact, the ATM showed me an inscription which said: Please insert your card. I did. And then another message popped up- Please enter your pin code. I did. And then another message came- select the amount.... Continue Reading →
The Official Traveler 