u/AlphaSaulKamado

Myself: T/BT/AT

Partner: AT/T/T

Just want to thank the group as we only review the PMP mindset as commented mostly if someone is asking for tips. When we planned to start reviewing last January we were in a tight position to focus on increasing our score for immigration purposes in Canada such as taking again IELTS for the 5th time and luckily got invited to apply for Permanent Residency a month after. Our priority changed hence we focused more on our Permanent Residency application and did not bother to utilize Study Hall that I purchased to review.

A week before our exam, we had only 1 hour to review the PMP mindset and after that no more time to review as we have other personal activities to attend to since we have two toddler to nurture, care and attend to.

Though I had 6 years of combined experience in the construction industry as a Project Management Engineer, teaching Project Management in a University and working in an Agile project as a Business Analyst I feel this is not enough to pass the exam. My partner on the other hand has 6 years of experience working in an Agile and Waterfall project as an Application Support Consultant and she feels the same with my sentiment.

To be honest, I feel like we passed the exam due to luck. If I can only bring back the time, I would definitely focus on reviewing.

Problem/Goal: So as the title say parang I’m already fucked up sa life namin dito sa Canada.

Context: I’m earning $120k annual (combination of $100k full time and $20k part time) and working remotely for the two jobs. My partner earns $35k annual kasi nahihirapan siya makahanap ng Tech job and okay na sa kanya yung work niya na minimum wage. Yung work niya is onsite so nakakafocus siya sa work without any distraction. We have a 2-year toddler and ako yung nagpreprep sa anak namin for 3 hours sa morning sa kanyang day care including drop off. Sa hapon naman ako yung magpipick up and it will take me 1 hour balikan para mapick up. In the evening ako yung magluluto kasi hindi marunong ang partner ko. It has been 2.5 years na ganito and I’m fucking tired. Mas worst last year as nag two job siya and ako yung mag aalalaga sa anak namin while wala siya. Na observe ko rin nagiging lenient siya to learn driving, to learn cooking, to upskill, to apply weekly and to take initiative on how can we work “smartly”. Pag sinasaway ko nagiging issue kasi wag ko raw siya pakialaman.

Previous Attempt: I’ve already initiated to talk but walang action. Puro nalang plano. If I’m earning more hindi bah pwede siya nalang mag adjust sa amin and support me.

So as the title say parang I’m already fucked up sa life namin dito sa Canada. I’m earning $120k annual (combination of $100k full time and $20k part time) and working remotely for the two jobs. My partner earns $35k annual kasi nahihirapan siya makahanap ng Tech job and okay na sa kanya yung work niya na minimum wage. Yung work niya is onsite so nakakafocus siya sa work without any distraction. We have a 2-year toddler and ako yung nagpreprep sa anak namin for 3 hours sa morning sa kanyang day care including drop off. Sa hapon naman ako yung magpipick up and it will take me 1 hour balikan para mapick up. In the evening ako yung magluluto kasi hindi marunong ang partner ko. It has been 2.5 years na ganito and I’m fucking tired. Mas worst last year as nag two job siya and ako yung mag aalalaga sa anak namin while wala siya. Na observe ko rin nagiging lenient siya to learn driving, to learn cooking, to upskill, to apply weekly and to take initiative on how can we work “smartly”. Pag sinasaway ko nagiging issue kasi wag ko raw siya pakialaman.

Any suggestions? I’ve already initiated to talk but walang action. Puro nalang plano. If I’m earning more hindi bah pwede siya nalang mag adjust sa amin and support me.