I was often asked if what keeps me busy these days. The other day, when I was in a small coffee shop waiting for a friend, a friendly and beautiful crew asked me..."Sir, what do you do po if you don't mind?" I mean, kasi palagi ko kayo nakikita dito. We've been friends since the first time she works there. I've been there most of the time in that coffee shop when I'm around San Juan (I usually meet up with clients and friends in the church there).
I'm a nocturnal, that explains why I love coffee...
She's curious and looks like she has something to ask. I just smiled at her.
Are you a networker?
I stared at her without any idea what's the best answer. She's waiting for some answer though...
Do I look like one?
She nods! Just kidding lang po...
Nakiki-wifi lang...I answered her.
Di nga!
(medyo makulit siya and talkative)
I am a call center agent...
But after shift and rest days, I'm trading stocks!
I'm blogging too...
Because I saw you before looking at a chart and I'm familiar of those...She told me.
That starts our conversation. She told me that she helps managing her tito's coffee shop and restaurant. Our combo turns emotional when she told me how they we're well-off before when she was young.
They had a family business that was working out well. Her dad was into casino and a seasoned gambler. At first, it was only a hobby then it became an addiction. That made her parents got into more troubles and got separated.
They had a family business that was working out well. Her dad was into casino and a seasoned gambler. At first, it was only a hobby then it became an addiction. That made her parents got into more troubles and got separated.
They had to close shops because of financial problems and debts. She could overheard her tito who is a stock broker telling her dad " Mag trade ka na lang kaya ng stocks, may mangyayari pa sa pera mo" and her dad's answer " Ayoko ko dyan, di naman tumutunog dyan"...Her dad was having a close-mind.
His addiction went too far that he could not resist it. To make the story short, her dad lost most of their wealth and properties.
On the other hand, her tito opened more shops and became successful.He also helped her and her siblings to go to university because his dad got into an accident.
I asked her, So what are you doing to correct the course of your life?
"You know what, I've got the same advise in school. My economics instructor was always sighting examples about stock market, his stocks experiences and having a long-term goals. So we went to Ortigas to inquire about it and attended seminars. Hearing about stock market, I would always go back to my tito's advise to my dad that day that he just ignored.
I want to try it because this is the only way I can think of that we can get back on track. I invested in mutual funds, bonds, and stocks and I'm happy about the returns. There's still hope for me! She answered...
I want to try it because this is the only way I can think of that we can get back on track. I invested in mutual funds, bonds, and stocks and I'm happy about the returns. There's still hope for me! She answered...
I was relieved but felt sad at the same time about what happened that it will no longer be changed. I could not imagine the chain reactions of his dad's tactless actions which everyone suffers.
I've heard these sad stories countless times. Mostly, those people who were scammed or they hit a wrong investment. One bad move can change your life forever...
You can also read my previous blog: Scammer Spotted: Shocking Signs of a Scam.
You can also read my previous blog: Scammer Spotted: Shocking Signs of a Scam.
This is why the guidance of the Registered Financial Planners, Professional brokers, consultants, and Financial advisers are very important for sound advise. So be open-minded with opportunities that are coming along your way, may it be in business, investment, or career growth but at the same time be wise enough to do your due diligence.
Let me leave you these wise advise in proverbs;
Let me leave you these wise advise in proverbs;
Proverbs 16:25
"There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death"
Proverbs 1:5
"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning..."
Proverbs 12:15
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel"
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