Employers are increasingly stating: “We want someone who can hit the ground running.” Essentially, the message is, “Don’t expect us to explain the basics. We expect you to know your sh*t.” Employers understand you’ll need time to learn their business, applications, software, infrastructure, etc. However, they expect that you’re proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),… Read More »
It seems to have been a dream. Summer in Canada this year feels like a microcosm of the volatile weather (literally and figuratively, I must say) around the globe. A friend of mine who is quite adept at astrology, says that these turbulent times are a sort of “spring cleaning” as we usher in the Age of Aquarius.… Read More »
The food insecurity situation in Toronto has reached alarming levels. Recent statistics from the Who’s Hungry Report 2023 – Daily Bread underscore the severity of the crisis: These statistics highlight the urgent need for food and clothing assistance in our city. You can play a crucial role in addressing this crisis by supporting local non-profit organizations such as… Read More »
When job seekers complain about being ghosted—a form of silent rejection where candidates hear nothing after submitting an application or having been interviewed—I wonder if they’re unaware of the changes in social norms and mannerisms. Do they not know that social norms and the workplace are intertwined? Since the advent of social media, manners, courtesy, and empathy have… Read More »
Mga nagbabasa ng aking tula Nagpapasalamat ako at humahanga Karamihan sa inyo ay mapang unawa Hindi nila ito iniisip sa kanila ay patama Isang dekada na akong nagsusulat Sabi nang iba ako ay nagpapasikat Pero minsan ay nakakagulat Icchat ka sila daw aking isinusulat Ang aking imahinasyon ay mapaglaro Sa aking pag iisa maraming tulang nabubuo Inspirasyon ko… Read More »
Despite the fame, glamour and prestige brought about by the recent 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the revival of the song “If You Love Me or the original French version Hymn of Love, as sung by Celine Dion, made the Games doubly memorable. After all the gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the winners of the various… Read More »
Why do job seekers insist on complaining about or fighting things they’ve no control over? The most successful people I know tend to go with the flow. This observation illustrates the power of adaptability and acceptance. A person who masters ‘going with the flow’ is better equipped to handle life’s ebbs and flows with ease and calmness. They… Read More »
With the increasing cost of printing these days, it becomes a real challenge for our Pinoy publishers to publish community papers that will keep our Kababayans informed about what’s happening in their locality. The costs of the papers, ink, and labour keep increasing; the only option left to these paper owners is to appeal to local businesses owned… Read More »
Nakarating lang ng canada naging vlogger na Bansang pilipinas sinisiraan na Karamihan mahilig magkumpara Upang mga contents nila ay kumite Baka sabihin nyo ako ay ipokrito Kung mga reels ko ay magkakaroon ng views At si meta ay may konting pakunswelo Baka balang araw ako din ay susweldo Pero hindi ko gagawin na siraan Bayan lupa kong sinilangan… Read More »
This ordeal reminds me of the famous catchphrase “Da Plane,” “Da Plane,” which appears in the opening credits of the TV show Fantasy Island. My version would read “Da Pain,”” Da Pain!” in the context of total knee replacement surgery or TKA ( Total Knee Arthroplasty). The immediate aftermath of the procedure overwhelmed the excitement of having it… Read More »