2019 Life Lately: Quit My Job, Emergency Funds & Investment Options

Hello, blog! It's been months since my last entry here and I do hope I still have loyal readers.

We’re on the 2nd half of 2019, and I'm slacking on my financial goals for this year! Here is the brief summary of what I've been up to during my long hiatus.

I quit my job! Yup, it’s been 6 months since I left my job at BGC and it is liberating that I have the guts to do it even though my salary there is very competitive. It was at that moment, I appreciate having an emergency fund which I can use while looking for a new career.

I can attest that prayer really works as I am beyond grateful that when I left my job, an exciting opportunity came my way!

I’ve been “tambay” in our house for 3 weeks which I think I really needed to destress. I've binged watching movies, NetFlix series like "Kingdom", and slept for long hours. I also have my teeth braces; it's the second procedure that I need to undergo for my TMJ treatment.

I also had the chance to reflect on things about myself. I've decided that if ever my next job turns out bad, I will pursue freelancing and enrol myself to TESDA short courses like dressmaking or baking. I think those two courses will help me earn extra cash if I have a family of my own, plus the fact that I got addicted to watching videos on YouTube on how they manage to salvage a thrift dress and turn it into a trendier look!

My expenses at that time are piling up for I still do pay for our water and electricity bills, but I don’t mind for I have enough moolah to cover those adulting duties!

I'm back in Makati again! I find it more convenient to work there as oppose to BGC as I have more options for my mode of transportation. To be honest, I don't know yet if I will be working there for years as I don’t want to say something and then poof I resign after a year.

Let just say that I am extremely thankful that I have a nice job right now and have the opportunity to replenish my emergency fund again.

For my financial goals, I guess I need to remind myself that I need to invest more. I haven’t added any stocks on my portfolio, but I’ve been researching UITF, Mutual Funds, and PERA. I am thinking to open an account on BPI for the Mutual Funds, while BDO for the UITF. I am also wanting to invest in FarmOn which is highly recommended by my friend Jethro and livestock on DV Boer Farm.

How about you? What are the things that keep you busy or things that you’ve been planning to do on this 2nd half-year of 2019? Let me know in the comment section below.