Tuesday, March 31, 2009

we're supposed to stay at the InterCon Makati but

We both got pay cuts! To save moolah, we're staying at the Crown Regency Makati instead. It has good reviews at TripAdvisor naman and is way cheaper than the InterCon. 

Oh my, the crisis is really bad noh? We were asked to choose between a 5% pay cut or a 1-month vacay without pay. I'm okay with both but I feel better with the former since the difference is quite negligible. And as per the Singapore government's regulations, we get an extra day off per month.    

Even if we're earning less, both B and I are thankful that we still have jobs. I think at a time like this, having a stable source of income is better than not having one. Buti na lang we don't have long-term loans we have to pay--yet.

And to my friends who got retrenched or is having a difficult time finding a job, don't lose hope! Like everything in this world, this too will pass. Have faith!  Para sa inyo ang awit na ito:




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And despite the pay cuts, we're still excited about our trips! Nine days to go and we're off to Laoag, 30 days to Macau+Hong Kong and 59 days to Phuket (with free accommodation babe!).

According to Readers' Digest, the traveller is king this year so make sure to watch out for travel deals and satisfy your wanderlust!

7 comments:

reinier tinapay said...

alright!!!!!....enjoy your trips~~~

Kat Zuño-Mateo said...

thanks reinier! mukhang nagenjoy ka din dun sa trip mo. :-)

Reden Mateo said...

woohoo! pangshop natin yung natipid natin na around 4k pesos ;)

Denice C. said...

hindi kayo nag-iisa sa paycuts, casualty din ako hehe. pero kebs sa recession! enjoy your trips... honeymoon ulet ha, YIHEEEE..... see you on sat!

Earl Joyce B. Rivera said...

hi Kat, yup, better pay cuts than not having any job at all...God bless you and Reden!

Kat Zuño-Mateo said...

thanks earl! i hope your wedding preps are going well. or tapos na ba wedding? :-)

Dodi Liongson said...

pag nasa makati kayo dinner na lang tayo pag kaya. or lunch. or turon.