Do you often find yourself staring into your empty wallet whenever it’s the 14th or 29th of any month? You’re not alone. To countless employees in the Philippines, payday can sometimes seem so far away. 

As petsa de peligro begins, you may start reflecting on where your money went throughout the past two weeks. Was it really a good idea to splurge on fancy coffee or a beer bucket all those days ago? How will you survive until payday? And if you’re on a really tight budget, how long will it take to walk from home to work?

Fortunately, there are ways you can make it to your next payday without completely starving yourself. You’ll be surprised by all the ways you can stretch your budget to the limit in the “dangerous” time before you get your next salary! For one, did you know that those membership cards and 25-centavo coins in your wallet can help you a lot? Or you can team up with equally broke coworkers to survive petsa de peligro together?

Prepare yourself with this 8-step Petsa de Peligro Survival Guide for employees, including bonus tips for avoiding petsa de peligro in the first place. This is one infographic you’ll want to share with your friends!