Neil

@Neil43 (4569)

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One Less Problem

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 21 Aug

Or shall I say none at all, hopefully. I have been issued a Final Exit, and I get a ticket back to the Philippines. So, I am flying next week and will be back in my home country next week. I just have a little problem: selling my...

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Something is Wrong

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 14 Aug

It’s incredibly frustrating when you spend a long time waiting in a queue at the bank, only to discover at the counter that the check you’re trying to deposit can’t actually be accepted. What makes it even worse is finding out...

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Contingency Plans

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 9 Aug

I lost around 50-80,000 USD twice. Like history repeats itself. The universe is really kinda teaching me some lessons. But I have some contingency plans to get back my loss quickly, and I will disclose them when I get back to the...

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Final Exit

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 7 Aug

After almost six months of deep reflection, I’ve finally realized that the universe truly wants me to cut ties with Saudi Arabia completely. It hurts a lot, but I feel I have no choice. Some things are simply beyond my control....

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Juggling Things!

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 3 Aug

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my discussion. Hahaha! It just felt like it's been a long time. Today I wanted to share a quick update on my life. That is, juggling multiple projects and how I manage to keep it all together. First...

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Sadly I Lost the Case

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 18 Jul

This goes without saying, I am going to be receiving a very small amount of money only. It seems like the universe has another message for me. Today I received good news from one of the agencies about the applications I submitted...

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Reading Aloud

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 10 Jul

Today, on the new platform where I am teaching English online, we had a heated debate about whether it is important for learners to read aloud first. Well, I'm in favor of allowing the learners to read aloud first, no matter...

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Hiring Seasons for Teachers

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 7 Jul

It is hiring season for teachers around the world. I can see a lot of ads circulating all over social media. There are lots of opportunities, but it is quite hard to find jobs. These days, there is a lot of competition. How are...

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Online Teacher

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 7 Jul

Are there any online teachers, or specifically online English teachers, here? Well, I have been a full-time English teacher after I was terminated from work and I focused recently on two platforms, Preply and Oxinity. They seem to...

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Getting to Know Myself

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 4 Jul

Everyone is unique and responds to life’s ups and downs in their own way. Just like a musical instrument can go out of tune if it isn’t taken care of, we can sometimes lose touch with ourselves when things get stressful. It’s...

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Surprise!

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 23 Jun

After checking my sales with my published books, I was a bit surprised. I got some sales. Not a lot, but at least something that can help me through. The hard work really pays. Not to mention the dedication to share knowledge...

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Sundate as Usual

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 7 Jun

So, today my boyfie and I went on a Sundate as usual. We went to our usual restaurant and coffee shop. The usual food and the usual bot our favorite coffee. How is your Sunday, guys?

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I Got My Second Pay

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 31 May

I got my second pay for my book sales online. It is not much, but it gave me hope that someday my sales will just go up out of the blue. I have been pouring so much of my time into all the book manuscripts. Most of my books have...

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Overcoming Challenges: One Step at a Time

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 28 May

Life is full of hurdles, big and small. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best way to manage challenges is to face them one problem at a time. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything at once, I break each obstacle down...

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Euromos

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 27 May

Have you ever heard of Euromos? My student today shared photos her trip to Euromos. Euromos is an ancient city located in the Milas district of Mugla Province, Türkiye. Situated within the Selimiye neighborhood, it lies about 12...

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Talking about a Starter

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 26 May

Nothing happens without action. Many times in my life, I’ve found it hard to picture what could happen if I just took a chance and started something new. It’s not always easy to get moving; starting can feel really tough. But once...

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MIRC

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 24 May

If you happened to have experienced chatting in the 90s, you probably know what MIRC is or was. I had experienced chatting with MIRC. Interactions were direct and unfiltered. Entering a channel involved typing /join #channel, and...

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6 Bills to Sort Out for the Month of May

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 23 May

In my recently published book, I talked about how I have been managing for the past three months without my regular paying job, using only what I have. Here's the Preply, my passive income from my properties, and a little help...

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Update on Preply

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 21 May

Preply has really become a stable platform for both learners and teachers because withdrawal of earnings or salary is very flexible this time. You can already withdraw to e-wallets and bank accounts worldwide. and it only takes...

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Happy Weekend Everyone

Neil @Neil43 (4569) 16 May

My second hearing with the Ministry of Justice is fast approaching, and I'm getting increasingly mixed feelings about it. However, I am more anxious than ever because I don't really know what will happen after this. My future...

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