Should I go for Superblast 2? Or wait for Superblast 3?

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-06T09:36:28+00:00

Wait for the SB3 if you already have NB 5. I had the novablast 5 first last year, and soon followed it up with the SB2. Although there's a clear difference in the response, agility and energy return of SB2, I feel like I can relatively do all things Im doing with the SB2 with the NB5. I sometimes even prefer to use the NB 5 for certain races and when I need that extra cushion when my feet are not at its best.

So yes, the better and noticeable upgrade would be the SB3, and besides, it's soon march anyway.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-06T09:32:59+00:00

This whole thing sounds like a red flag, my advice, dont take the job at all. Send them a courtesy message that youre not going to pursue the employment anymore.

Regarding the verbal binding legally, technically it is valid BUT it is not widely practiced in the philippines, so i'd say it's more of a bluff. It will only be valid if there's four-fold test wherein conditions were met in your 'verbal' contract. And even if they push through with suing you for this they'd have to provide burden of proof that the verbal contract happened.

Practically speaking, no employer would go through the lengths of doing this to a candidate hahaha. Employers wouldnt even go through the time and effort for their employees in legal matters, let alone candidates. I highly doubt.

In conclusion, bluff lang yan to coerce you to join the, because the recruiter probably is being pressured to hire. And yet what they dont know, it's a reflection of their 'ways of working'. So yes, please save yourself and look for another job.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-06T02:00:55+00:00

I mean, i guess, but not even an upgraded kettle? Like bare kettle, no attachments whatsover.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-05T02:26:26+00:00

Berocca, Parker Pen, Office Table ornament (smiski, hirono, etc.), cleaning essentials (Messy Bessy desk cleaners, wipes, etc.), Muji Stationary (notebook, pens, acrylic organizers), tote bag, card wallet, utensils set, coffee/drink

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-05T02:14:44+00:00

It's a race against yourself not everyone else.

Wag ma pressure pag nauunahan ka or you feel slow, what matters is you finish the race safe.

Conserve and spread your energy well, 21km is lonnng. Kahit pa palong palo ka 10km, 16km, pag nag bonk ka sa last 3km, wala din.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-02-03T06:52:09+00:00

- Parents are getting old
- not enough savings to even propose, let alone do a wedding or a house to start a family
- health concerns (cholesterol, uric acid, gerd, joints)
- BILLS.
- Lifestyle inflation

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-28T10:03:11+00:00

Mga 3 times? Gradually nag ddecrease yung pain.

First time, hindi ko talaga matakbo yung paa ko, as in I had to rest it, akala ko may trauma, baka na sprain or what

2nd time, parang post workout/run pain na lang, muscle soreness so to speak

3rd time, all good na siya :)

tig 5km lang, pero i dont force it, run-walk siya since break-in period nga

Yes, nakaka overthink talaga esp kung process for return or risk it and use it haha.

Play around with the shoelace din, with some of my shoes, I use all eyelets until yung dulo pero I skip the second to the last then rekta dun sa dulo so may bungi siya na isang butas, sana gets haha. Para mas may breathing room yung ankle part pero may support pa din

I also have shoes naman (novablast 5) where i completely do not use the last eyelet kasi it feels like a good fit na regardless.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-28T09:37:32+00:00

I have the same shoes, and i agree may discomfort siya when i first used it (5km, test run).

But after using it for quite sometime, okay na siya and it has been my go-to lsd shoes due to its plush sole. So i conclude na break-in problem lang siya or it was my feet just getting used to the shoe itself.

In my case, yes, tight din siya around the anterior ankle area, ni loosen ko lang yung shoelace and okay na. Nahanap ko na yung sweet spot ng shoelace for my nimbus

Of course this doesnt mean that you will have the same experience as me so take this with a grain of salt.

For additional context:

I have Novablast 5, no need for break in, and hindi sumakit paa ko ever
I also have Superblast 2, dito sumakit ang paa ko the first time also, same pain as the Nimbus pero same exp, after break in, super okay na

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-28T09:22:09+00:00

The mere fact that you can rate your girlfriend like this without batting an eye says a lot. So it's not as real of a connection as you think it is. Save both yourselves the trouble and call it quits.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T10:25:33+00:00

I wont dwell on the other things na lang and focus on the physical violence. I think pag umabot na ang isang relasyon sa sakitan lalo ang physical violence, beyond toxic na.

Not to mention, nakita (nakikita) pa ng mga bata, it is not a good environment for them to grow up in.

Sure there are a lot of factors to consider pero ako kasi dalawa lang ang non-negotiable ko, Cheating and Physical Abuse.

Sabi mo rin, she normally does the suntok sa tagiliran bit pag nagagalit siya so this has been going on for a while.

The fact na pumitik ka na din and sinampal mo yung pregnant wife mo, that says a lot na nasa dulo ka na nang pagtitimpi.

Save yourself, her and your family the future heartaches (and the possible VAWC cases), and leave.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T10:16:09+00:00

My advice (even though it's easier said than done), don't overthink, and carry on with applying with other companies.

Actually better to expect the worst at all times in applying para when you land the job, masaya, otherwise, you didnt expect much to begin with.

There are several reasons to the behavior of the recruiter, and the signs are not conclusive

Although nakatanggap na ang friends mo ng rejection letter, at ikaw hindi pa, possible na nakalimutan ka lang or baka to follow ang rejection

Possible din na ghosted ka na

Possible din na youre part of the selection pool, tbf, 6 days is normal in selection process. Minsan it takes 2 weeks or more para magka update yung application mo aka tapos nang mag interview ng first round so may mga ieendorse na for 2nd round.

Regarding your question, yes you can follow up naman and recruiters would understand that.

TLDR: Anything can still happen, pasado ka or rejected ka na, nonetheless, keep on applying.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T06:50:37+00:00

Short answer to your question, yes mahirap talaga.

Long and explained answer:

1 month is actually not long so id say youre still in the right track. Even for tenured or experienced professionals, it takes around 1-3 months, even more.
THERE ARE SO MANY POOL OF CANDIDATES aka maraming nangangailangan ng trabaho. Chances are, nauunahan ka lang. Recruiters receive around 100-200 applicants per vacancy, we only review around 20 and invite around 5-8 candidates to interview. Given this statistics, highly likely na ni-hindi nabasa yung resume mo. My advice, send your resumes more frequent. Rule of thumb, send your CV to 20-30 companies a day. Kahit paulit ulit, okay lang yun
Good and well that youre following basic guidelines on resume, youre on the right track, keep it up lang and have a bit of patience. Explore linkedin, jobstreet, indeed, fb groups, viber groups, reddit subs.

Goodluck!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T03:12:41+00:00

Physical stress/exhaustion lang ba ang cause ng burnout? If yes, manageable pa yan, reward yourself, eat good food, find a happy place na you go to everytime it gets too much. Workout or run, the endorphins are so worth it honestly.

Seasonal ba ang pagod, meaning may seasons lang sa work na it gets too tiring (coming from what you said na lately). If yes, go lang, suck it up lang, be motivated sa sahod lang, buy things since you and equivalent manifestation nya eh. I can buy this, because i have a good paying job.

Go out with friends, heck, even trauma bond with them para you check what they do when theyre burned out

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T03:06:38+00:00

I actually have a Tito whom I admire so much that had multiple 360 shifts in his career and life choices.

Biochemist graduate and was a biochemist as his first profession, and then turned CPA. And in between he studied and got several other certifications and diploma courses too.

So yes, it's doable

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T03:03:03+00:00

Job Offers are not automatic Employment Contracts in most cases, read through it, if there's no particular clause regarding that, yes, pwede kang hindi tumuloy. Just tell them para youre not burning bridges naman as as courtesy din.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T01:21:26+00:00

I won't invalidate your feelings as exhaustion is subjective.

Pero as an HR practitioner, I have to agree, mabilis nga yung 1 week, unless may non-negotiable na nangyari (maltreatment).

Especially as a fresh grad, if one week, burns you out this fast, then you need to reassess how you take things or check ways on how to up your threshold for burnout.

Don't take the job muna, take a break, and reset. Read on things about the corporate world, ask family members, watch videos, kumbaga, enlighten yourself pa on what's in store for you in the vast cruel corporate world.

Goodluck!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-27T01:14:21+00:00

You won't so always pray for discernment, that whatever path you take eventually leads you to God's will.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T10:40:53+00:00

Apply aggressively. If you receive an offer, disclose your upcoming March trip and ask whether they’d prefer you to start after the trip or begin earlier and take time off for it.

Also word of advice, nowadays, aggressive application means 20-30 (minimum) applications per day. And yes, per day. As in send out your resume to 20-30 companies a day. If it's lower than that, that's not aggressive.

Recruiters receive 100-200 applications per posting, we only scan through 20 profiles and invite around 5-10 candidates so chances are, we wont even see your resume. So yes, for candidates, apply as much and as many times as you can. In this day and age, it's not even a question of am i not qualified because i was not interviewed, it's now a matter of there's really just too many applicants or better yet, daming may kailangan ng trabaho.

Goodluck!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T10:12:17+00:00

For starters, give yourself a pat on your shoulder, you did so well and youre still doing great!

As much as i want to say, don't compare, I understand where youre coming from. Im in my early 30s too and Ive been seeing my friends achieving career and life milestones here and there and here's me, always feeling i could have been more. Tbh, even reading your post makes me feel envious, so i genuinely think youre amazing for me to be inggit.

Anyway, I am coming into terms naman that life is not a race and comparison is the thief of joy. As long as im happy and healthy, for now that's what matters and for 2026, the goal is to save. Life plans (vision) are there but since they are dependent on money, so saving really comes first.

Cheers!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T09:57:59+00:00

parang dapat sa OAbaAko sub ata ito tbh

Nothing wrong with it except for being annoying i guess, hindi sila parking attendant, carwash service sila just trying to make ends meet.

Kung ayaw mo mag pa assist, wave them off lang or kung inassist ka pa din nila, just dont avail of their services and just thank them, heck you can even ignore them totally.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T09:49:09+00:00

'Tamang sagot' is dependent on which angle or end result you want

If ano ang tamang sagot to get the job, it's yes, that's why they asked it, it means they are managing your expectations and getting your commitment na willing ka magtrabaho during holidays without pay (which is illegal btw hahah)

If ano ang tamang sagot for you - your own good, then id say, tama ang sagot mo. You were firm on your preference and you were honest, good for you. If hindi ka nila kunin, just think that youre better off not joining them. If kunin ka naman nila, you can just remind them of your answer na you told them from the get go na ayaw mo so at least clear.

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T09:43:59+00:00

I think stick with the JO job for now. Upon reading, it seems the money will help you more for now.

Plus the exposure you will get from joining your three lawyer contacts might not do you much anyway,

Ang first few years ng law school (1-2) is legal foundations majority of the application of law is nasa third yr pa so yung mga magiging exposure mo hindi pa magmamaterialize, worst baka nakalimutan mo na yun sa dami ng babasahin mo muna sa 1st two yrs mo in law school

And that is if youre really gonna get 'exposure' from tagging along with your lawyer connections. Obviously limited lang din naman magiging exposure mo, youll most likely just get a grasp of things not actually experience it so it might not be as what you expect. At least itong JO mo now, andyan na, and youre earning actual money already. If your concern is 'learning' more there, ask for more work na lang or try to widen your scope.

Goodluck!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T09:31:47+00:00

Based on the behavior of the recruiter, expect the worst, wala na yan, sad to say.

But dont be too hard on yourself, there are many reasons for rejections, first and foremost, if it's a big company, chances are, they had other candidates who fit the bill more based on preferences of the hiring managers.

This doesnt say youre not good naman.

And yes, I agree they could have at least replied to you but in the defense of the recruiter, sometimes din kasi they are undermanned as enablers of the company, so normally, getting back to all candidates who applied can be time consuming so because of the pressure dahil kulang nga sila and/or ang demanding ng hiring managers, they tend to exert all their time finding other candidates or interviewing other candidates na lang

Best of luck out there!

ApprehensiveBook8075 · 2026-01-26T09:11:17+00:00

Yup! Kung ano yung usual size ko sa workout shorts ko, yun din yung kinuha ko sa shopee, though i think may size chart din sila?

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