It’s not about the nationality
I've heard this one too many times. At some point during my first few jobs in Dubai, I also asked the same question.
But just...
Will Dubai make you rich?
I often get the impression that the longer we stay in Dubai, the richer we become.
But, I say (working in) Dubai alone won't make...
We shouldn’t judge a nationality by the actions of a few
"Angelo is late again. I think all Filipinos are always late." “Diego is rude! Maybe all Mexicans are rude too.” “Joe is lazy, so...
How do we “unfrustrate” ourselves?
I brought the car to a service today and was promised to wait for 3 - 4 hours only. It ended up taking 9+...
Meeting new people inspires us to become better
Do you believe that?
I do.
That’s why I show up when there’s an opportunity - IF AND WHEN my priority allows so. Even at times...
We’ve been buying second hand and we’re saving money
I used to not like second-hand stuff for personal reasons but surprisingly, there are many Dubai residents selling pre-loved items in really good condition.
The...
You have no idea how much you could influence others
I met Kumar (middle) in one of my runs. He approached and asked for a photo with me.
He said he follows me on Instagram...
Thank God for Paternity Leave
In the past, not too many companies give much importance to paternity leaves compared to mom’s maternity leaves.
With our firstborn, I only got 2...
What if I die this year?
We’ve already seen all narratives about new beginnings and hope. But what if the new year is also about endings? What if this year...
How to handle Cebu Pacific’s disappointing response about missing and damaged baggage
We arrived in Manila 14th of July (that's 13 days ago as of this writing).
We were the last to leave the baggage conveyor...
We tested positive for COVID in Manila
Day 5 now
I had 2 days of terrible headaches and coughing, and the kids had a high fever for a couple of days.
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How did...
Open letter to POLO-OWWA Dubai: Suspend the contract verification and OEC now
Dear POLO-OWWA,
A lot of people have tagged me about their recent experiences in getting OECs. I was at the Consulate last week and saw...
How running in Dubai has transformed my mind
For me, running is the perfect metaphor for life. I’ve done a lot of sports but running presents the most identical situation to life....
We have to restart somewhere
In this comeback run, I finished LAST.
28th out of 28 who ran 10K7th out of 7 runners in my age bracket (30-39 years old)
I...
22 things you can do to feel good and be happy in 2022
GOOD NEWS! THIS COULD STILL BE YOUR BEST YEAR
No matter how cloudy the situation today is, there's still a possibility that 2022 could be...
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