With the invalidation of our appointments, and while our papers were still being processed, everything was put on hold like our salaries and even our benefits. I was reverted to my old position as a job order employee.
It became a huge struggle. Our wages had already been delayed for more than a month because of internal problems within the LGU, and then we were told that there might be no salary for the next three to six months. Hearing that felt crushing.
It was difficult, especially because I had no other source of income. Bills kept piling up, along with daily expenses and responsibilities. There were moments when I felt trapped, overwhelmed by uncertainty, and constantly worried about how I would get through each day.
As someone who is not used to asking for help, swallowing my pride was one of the hardest things I had to do. But I reached a point where I had no choice. I asked for help from people I believed I could trust, people I thought would understand my situation.
What hurt was that some of them did not even bother to respond. Some ignored my messages, while others simply chose silence. That kind of disappointment stays with you, not because of the money, but because of the realization that the people you expected to be there for you were nowhere to be found.
Yet amid all the struggles, life also showed me something beautiful.
I was amazed by the kindness of people I barely knew. They offered help without hesitation, without judgment, and without expecting anything in return. It humbled me and reminded me that compassion can come from the most unexpected places.
This experience taught me many painful but valuable lessons. It showed me who truly cared, who genuinely valued me, and who only stayed around when things were easy. It also taught me that hardship reveals people’s true colors.
Sometimes life strips everything away, not to destroy us, but to reveal what truly matters. And through all the pain, uncertainty, and disappointments, I am learning to keep moving forward with faith, resilience, and hope for better days ahead.
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