Reality Check

Roxas, Philippines
April 13, 2020 8:10pm CST
I was about to go and buy some groceries today. I opened my other wallet... (yeah I have two wallets) ... the one that I leave at home with my reserve cash... I realized it's running low. I hope I could extend it for another week or two... but my bills will be coming in again next week :( Thankfully, we still have some necessities on-stock like canned goods and rice.
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@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Apr 20
I am glad you have food to eat. I am praying that this pandemic is finally winding down.
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@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Apr 20
True, economy globally will have to be rethought @JhovanPH
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
Yeah, me too. I guess I'm still quite blessed. I received a food pack from the school where I teach part-time. It's good enough in case we run out of cash.
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
Indeed. We all praying for this to end. Because if it won't end and it will last for a long time. It will surely bring all the economy globally decrease
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
14 Apr 20
I hope it works out for you. If you go too low, I hope there is help and aid for people running low on money
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
I think I will get by. But I can't settle just for getting by this crisis. Some people who can't need help. And I know that it's not a good idea if we let the government do that alone.
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
Indeed.. But I guess it's hard to make that come true since our country is not that fully equip and rich. We have to find some alternative ways on how we can survive for every days life.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
14 Apr 20
@jrlcentral donations to a fund from people would be a big help to those who need help
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
my reserve cash is in an envelope inside a locked drawer. i also ran out of cash because i just give my atm to be swiped to the one who has the quarantine pass. but i thought most bill deadlines (utilities, cellphone, etc) even rent have been delayed?
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• Philippines
15 Apr 20
@jrlcentral i guess meralco and maynilad/manilawater only covers ncr?
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
At least Globe did not send their bills for this month. I would have received a notice from them by now. Then again, I'm grateful that I have my G-Credit in case they bill me. My problem is the electricity and water bills.
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
Indeed.. Even my wifi monthly pay is being delayed but I don't know where I can find that money to pay for my upcoming bills
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 Apr 20
If you have lost your income due to the lockdown, you will definitely feel the pinch in your wallet. I am fortunate to have just enough for my expenses.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 Apr 20
@jrlcentral at least there is no sign of getting hungry, that's already a reason to be happy.
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
@Alexandoy True. As long as my family could eat. That's enough for me.
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
Well, yeah. I'm supposed to give a summer class on robotics this summer. I was looking forward to it before the quarantine. That could have been more than enough. I still have some savings in my bank though. I think I could get by until the end of the month. Hopefully, I could earn more income online. I'm going to my services on fiverr.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
I wonder what will happen after April 30.
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
The way I see it, the quarantine with the municipality or city might be lifted or at least toned down a bit. If and only if, there is no more PUI's. But traveling between towns and provinces might still be restricted. At least the municipalities with no more PUI's can get about their usual business, work will resume, production will resume. But those municipalities with PUI's will remain in quarantine. For sure, traveling will not be the same after this.
• India
14 Apr 20
Simple it'll be extended
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
Probably. Many people will. Go out just to find this bucks that will pay for all the bill that they have. Including me.. I am not sure where school I must enroll since I still have that trauma feelings to socialize with other people
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@Otter2019 (109)
• Vietnam
14 Apr 20
Hope this nightmare will end soon
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
I hope so too, Otter.
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• Vietnam
14 Apr 20
@JhovanPH Just do our best for family and community , pray and hope .
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
A nightmare for real. It so hard to escape from that
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• India
14 Apr 20
Yes it'll be a problem and we won't get any help from Government
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• Roxas, Philippines
14 Apr 20
At the current situation, I won't rely on government aids... I'd welcome if there is, there are more families who need the government help more.
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• India
14 Apr 20
@jrlcentral actually everyone needs because don't expect to go work before June as per what's happening all around so we need to use all our savings
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
In PH we are supported by the government. But to be honest. It's not enough for a month of having no work
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
14 Apr 20
Feel sad about this. In fact, yeah! It's true that the government are giving us some sort of relief packs, companies are helping us True giving some incentives. But still it's not enough. Why? Yes we can survive within this 30 days. But how about for the next month after the quarantine? Where can we get some money for bills and many more. That is why I am hoping that we will survive this problem.. Take care as always.. Health is wealth
• India
9 Jul 20
The way money goes out of the pocket can decide how money comes inside it.
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• Roxas, Philippines
10 Jul 20
True, but with the pandemic, I'm getting difficulty in getting the money in. :D