Goodbye JobsDB Philippines

I was surprised to find this email in my inbox.

I had a flashback of when I was still a fresh graduate way back 2000 (or was it 2001?). I have used this job search engine to look for jobs within Metro Manila. They were able to pair me up with job searches that is related to my field or based on what I have ticked on their checklist.

I have also used jobsDB when my husband announced that he wants to go back to the Philippines. I searched and see if there are any job opportunities that will suit my profile. I also read their articles about how to get the job and their job seeking tips. It also gave me a chance to see what the companies are looking for. 

It was not just a one-sided search because I also used other job search engines like Jobstreet and Inquirer's as well. 

Reading more about the notice, I commend them that they point their jobseekers to the other job search engine, Jobstreet. I like that kind of attitude. It seems there was no bitterness (but of course, this is just me reading the notice I received). 

JobsDB will be closing the site on June 30, 2016. I guess it was a good fight. 

Though it makes me think, what has changed with the hunting process done by job seekers and what do companies use now to get their ad out there?  

Lost...

I have decided to stop looking for online work at the time being and decided to focus on my family at the moment. Well, this mode of thinking was actually "on" for like two months already.

This was all brought about when we started planning for our family reunion in the Philippines. I thought I better put the online writing on hold for a while because we need to plan for a lot of things - places to go, restaurants to try and so much more.

Apart from that, we also had some renovations done for our home.

Now with all that in progress, I wasn't sure if I can go back to hunting online work again :( This is something that I would want to go back to for a long time now (I think I have put this off for more than two months now).

I guess I felt a bit sad that I lost one of my good clients.

Still, this should not stop me for looking!

I need to get back... sorry, just talking to myself.

Me.

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I like this post because I'm hoping it will send the right signal to those people elected by the people.

In this crisis, we should all stop pointing fingers on who's to blame instead we should all try and see how things can be different.

Lawmakers should be able to pass bills that can benefit people who have lost their jobs - either local or abroad. There is no question that we need to work - so we can provide the needs of our family.

I feel sad for the OFWs who have returned home after being made redundant by their companies. There was not even a hint that it will be their turn but it happened. It was a bit difficult at first but they are now trying to end their misery and look for another opportunity - that's the spirit!

We should never lose hope because at times, it's the only one that keeps us going.

I just wish that Mr. Obama's speech can move the lawmakers of other countries as well to think about their constituents who have put them to power...who have seen them as someone they can count on to when the going gets tough.

I hope they start thinking about it.