jeanneyvonne

@jeanneyvonne (5501)

Philippines • Age 36

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Does anti-age discrimination law work?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 8 Aug 16

My country recently passed a law prohibiting age discrimination in hiring and firing workers. Since this is an issue that will affect in the next years, I tried to9 get a sample of opinion from my friends who migth also be...

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No work, no pay for absentee lawmakers

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 13 Jul 16

Just heard this from the news hours ago. There was a suggestion that Philippine lawmakers should have a 'no work, no pay' policy since there have been notable people who have records of absences. Since lawmakers are public...

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Job hunt after 30?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 10 Jul 16

My friend and I find some time to chat over anything, especially using Messenger and other social media platforms. Recently, our topic revolved around jobs and careers. Naturally, it was a more of exhanging notes but what made it...

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Comapring job offers

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 28 Sep 14

Hi. I am torn between my current job and a new job offer. I have been in my job for six months and current waiting for the renewal of my contract. Although it may take a while for that to happen, I am fully satisfied with the...

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Why are other people obsessed with other people's money?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 16 May 14

I was watching a fashion documentary the other day when somebody commented that the women in the docu were parasites to society. The answer added that instead of buying expensive clothes or things, these women should ‘share’ their...

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...on bad english

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 21 May 13

me and my employer clashed again and he did spill out that I had 'bad english'. That way pretty hurting to me considering I am writer and I do have some pride on my ability to communicate in English. BTW, we're dealing with two...

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…I’m torn

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 30 Apr 13

Recently, I have downloaded ebooks like crazy. I found a nice trick where I can download some book titles for absolutely free. I also get lucky that some sellers have a ebook that sells absolutely less compared to the normal price...

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…everyone’s on a holiday except for me

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 30 Apr 13

Yup, I’ll be working tomorrow even though it is labor day. I guess I am doing this to earn more money (bills to pay). I don’t work in a traditional setting anyway so it doesn’t really bother me. But of course, some family...

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…extreme couponing in the phils.

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 30 Apr 13

I watched this US show where wives and mothers go to extreme, e lengths when it comes to couponing. I mean, they cut a lot of coupons, buy a ton of food at the grocery store and keep everything (well almost) of the things they...

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...2 complaints on politicians near my backyard

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 28 Apr 13

As of this writing, there is a aspiring politician who is hogging the microphone a few houses down my block because they are having a miting de avance. I don’t have any gripe with politicians doing their campaigns. However...

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...for how long?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 27 Apr 13

Those who are familiar with my dog posts as of late will realize that I have a picky dog when it comes to his food and I am trying my very best to be still a good owner (looking for his health and well-being) and still keep my...

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...voting: 'head' or 'heart'

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 25 Apr 13

In my country, it'll be less than a month before we go to the polls to elect our representatives law making bodies. I am trying to talk to people as much as I can and my schedule allows to get what people think about the election....

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...I have a traditonal view, Am I backwards in today's 'modern' age?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 25 Apr 13

I don't normally jump with a discussion over issues in contemporary society. But I do have my opinion and keep to the values that kinda handled to me by the family and people that I lived with. Many people in my company could...

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...what's the proper answer for a stupid question?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

Seriously. Someone has been asking me stupid and annoying question. It does not give me any pleasure in entertaining them. Any suggestion?

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...which is better?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

A logical or emotional reason to cut or loose ties with another person? I have a feeling that a person in my life is gonna go away and as not to restrict his freedom and play the role of a clingy person, I might chose to let...

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...will it change your perspective?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

Today, many government are passing laws that could be beneficial to one side of the population but controversial on another. Of course, if it is the law it will be applied to everybody - not jut the majority but also the minority...

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...books are cheap, shipping is not

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 22 Apr 13

Just been talking to an online seller about the estimated amount of payment should I buy from him/her. I noticed that the shipping fee to my place is quite double the price of books that I picked. Although I could accept that, I...

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...update on picky dog

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

I started a discussion about my dog being a picky eater. I did enforce the 10-15 minute rule (where I take away his food if he doesn't touch it) and I even tried introducing a small amount of another dog food brand. after several...

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…restrictions on donations?

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 20 Apr 13

Maybe I am looking too much on this issue. Here’s the thing – there’s a certain gentleman who wishes to donate a certain amount to a political campaign. My friend is as part of that campaign, accepted the donation. However,...

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...finally, I finished Plants VS Zombies

jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 20 Apr 13

...Finally, I finished Plants VS Zombies I played this game months ago and I stopped because it might interfere with my work. Now, that I am bored I decided to play again. The old addiction into the game somewhat made me finish...

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