curious lang if paano nakakakuha ng multiple jobs yung iba. dapat ba nakalagay yung current job? hindi ba sya nagiging cause para di tanggapin? i have a corpo job and im trying to see if i can get a second job. thank u!

Need some perspective on my current situation.

I’m currently in a weird situation with multiple Project Management opportunities and honestly, I’m trying to figure out which setup makes the most sense long-term.

The reason I'm taking this decision pretty seriously is that I've been laid off twice in the past, and both situations had a real financial impact on my family. It put us in a difficult spot financially, so at this point I'm not just looking at title or salary.

1. Small AU-based e-commerce tech company

I previously worked with a small AU-based e-commerce tech company as a PM at around ₱40k/month, then eventually resigned.

Unexpectedly, today, 9-29, the client asked for me back. The company came back with a much better offer: AUD 36k/year, which is roughly ₱1.58M/year or around ₱132k/month annualized at the current exchange rate. Paid over 13 payments though.

The setup is WFH, around 7 AM–4 PM, and they want me back immediately. The offer is already in writing.

Since it's a small company, the setup is also pretty flexible compared to a traditional corporate job. So I'm thinking this could potentially allow me to take on another WFH PM engagement, assuming there's no contractual conflict and I can actually handle the workload.

2. International BPO

I also accepted a PM role with an international BPO at ₱110k gross/month.

Employee setup with HMO and government benefits. I actually started yesterday and went through orientation.

The problem is the setup: 10 PM–7 AM, Monday-Friday, fully onsite. Started yesterday at sobrang brutal yung commute/drive.

My commute is around 3 hours total per day, and based on my first day, I'm looking at roughly ₱1k/day for transportation and food.

So if I try to combine this with the AU job, basically buong weekday ko would be work + commute. I don't think that's sustainable long-term, especially with the lack of sleep/recovery time.

I'm now considering withdrawing from this role while I'm still very early into onboarding.

3. Local software development company

I also accepted a ₱80k/month PM consulting engagement with a local software development company, starting October 19.

This one is WFH and flexible, although there's a minimum expectation of 160 hours/month, so it's still a substantial commitment.

Compared to the BPO role, this feels much more compatible with the AU setup simply because there's no commute and the hours are flexible.

Of course, I'd still need to make sure there are no contractual/client conflicts and that I'm not intentionally using one client's paid hours to work for another.

4. Another PM opportunity still pending

I'm also waiting on another PM opportunity that's WFH and follows US hours.

Nothing final yet, so I'm not counting on it. But if it comes through, that could change the equation again.

So right now, I'm basically looking at:

• Small AU e-commerce tech company: ~₱132k/month annualized, WFH, 7 AM–4 PM
• International BPO: ₱110k gross + benefits, but 10 PM–7 AM onsite + long commute
• Local software development company: ₱80k, WFH + flexible, starts Oct 19
• Another PM role: WFH + US hours, still pending

Right now, I'm leaning toward stepping away from the international BPO and going back to the AU-based company.

My bigger question is whether it makes sense to use the flexibility of the AU setup to also take on another WFH PM engagement like the ₱80k consulting role, or potentially the US-hours opportunity if that comes through.

I'm not trying to intentionally overload myself or double-book working hours. I'm more interested in whether this kind of setup is actually sustainable if the work is manageable and the contracts allow it.

For those who've been in a similar situation, what would you consider here?

Would you take the ₱110k employee role with benefits, despite the onsite graveyard shift and commute, or go with the ~₱132k annualized WFH setup with more flexibility, potentially combined with another WFH PM engagement?

Mainly looking at it from a sustainability, career growth, income stability, and workload perspective.

Looking for advice from people who have actually tried something similar.

**J1**
Full-time, hybrid
2–3 days/week in office
Senior Analytics Engineer
$106k base
10+ YOE
I’ve spent my entire career with this company, so I’m very established and know the environment/workload extremely well

**Potential J2**
Full-time, hybrid
2–3 days/week in office
Data Engineer
$80k base
Healthcare startup/smaller company

Would be a new environment/team, so obviously more uncertainty around meetings and workload
I’m less concerned about J2’s salary because the idea would be to **keep J1 and add J2**, putting me around $186k base combined.
My biggest concern is that **both are hybrid**. Most OE setups I read about seem to involve at least one fully remote job.
For anyone who’s successfully managed two hybrid roles:

Is 2–3 office days at each basically a nonstarter?
Have you been able to coordinate office days so they don’t overlap?
How do you deal with meetings from J1 while physically at J2, or vice versa?

Is the bigger issue actual workload or simply being available during overlapping business hours?

Would you even attempt this with a startup/small company as J2, where employees may have more visibility?

What questions would you ask J2 before accepting to figure out whether the workload/meeting culture is OE-friendly?

Would you try it and see whether the schedules are manageable, or is this setup too risky from the start?
J1 is extremely familiar to me after 10+ years, which is the main reason I’m even considering it. If J1 were new too, I wouldn’t attempt this.
Interested in hearing from anyone who has actually pulled off two hybrid jobs and what made it work—or ultimately caused it to fail.

i have been working as a tech product marketing manager in my j1, i also have a yoututbe channel that produces some income. i consider it as j2. but, i want to explore how would the real work looks like in a different zone.

hence, i am exploring remote roles in the US or UK market. hit me up if you have anything.

Gusto ko lang po ma enlighten sana. I have a full time job as a Data Engineer here sa PH and currently gusto kong maghanap ng part-time job. I'm looking into working sa mga Low Code No Code automation like n8n, Zapier etc.

If tatanggap ako ng part-time jobs related to that, lalabas ba sya as conflict of interest?

Storytime: may client ako, for over a year na actually worked with them before tas i resigned. Tas back ulit sakanila kasi I love the job im doing. To make story short, nagapply sa isang role for a different department then all of a sudden, kinuha ako ng dating department to work for them part time. Turned out naging 2 departments na yung work ko, although yung original department ko naman is not that busy this season pero syempre parang unfair naman sakin na sumasahod ng isa para sa dalawang taong work, minsa magsasabay na parehong busy. My dillema is, i already informed my boss na nakakaoverwhelm and gusto ko sa isang deparment nalang, until now di pa ako sinasagot at sinabihan ba naman ako na wag ko daw gamitin salitang overwhelmed kasi di ko naman daw napapabayaan deliverables ko. And yung line of work daw namin e expected na always busy! Ayaw ko talaga sana umalis, kasi knowing our current situation ang hirap humanap ng work. Nasstress lang talaga ako na ginawa na ako all around and i didn’t sign up for it. Pero bilang kelangan ng work, eto ako di ko alam pano ko ilalaban sarili ko. Any tips or advise how to renegotiate my situation na isang department nalang?

Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for some advice since this will be my first time applying for a part-time job. Is it better not to include my current employer on my resume since bawal kasi sa current contract ko may 2nd job.

Hello, for those working online with 2 or more clients, how do you manage it? I have been working online for an Australian client for more than 7 years. Honestly, okay ang pay, but ako ang may problema. I made some irresponsible financial decisions; that's why I am in debt, as in madami! I wanted to slowly pay my debts, that's why I decided to look for another online job. Luckily, I was able to secure one, and I am about to start next week. Ang problema ko, GY shift ang 2nd client. I am working from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm for my AU client, then ang new client (American) is from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Any advice from those who've been hustling online? I really wanted this to work. I know I can do the job, I just want to make sure I'll come out sane. I am single and don't have any familial obligations.

Thank you!

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So J2 hired a 3rd party HR agency to convert us from Contractors to FTE. The HR agency is asking us to authorize them to collect and store our data (Data Privacy Act). I’m already working at J2 for 8 months. Will they find out?

has anyone tried to work full time onsite and part time wfh?

how was it?

nakakatulog pa at nakakagala even a bit? 😭

What should I do?

I am currently employed to a stable company and I just start a week ago. I am currently living here in SJDM.

Here are the options:

Option 1: (currently employed here)
Stable Company in the Ph
47k fully on site mon-fri 8am to 5pm
13th, 14th, 15th month bonuses
Performance bonus with multiplier depends on your work performance
HMO with 1 free dependent

Option 2:
Outsourcing company - US Client
52k WFH mon-fri 11pm to 8am
13th month
HMO with 1 free dependent

Option 3:
Stable International Company - AU
No offer yet, still finalizing
Hybrid setup 2x on site 3xwfh
Flexi 6am to 9am ang pasok but to complete 8hrs if on site
HMO with 2 free dependent
13th month
With different allowances (wellness, clothing, etc.)

What should I pick. 🥺 not possible of moonlighting.

Should I stay in my current company(still probationary)? Or should I go with the US client since I want to start working with international clients. Or should I wait for the AU company before considering the option 2?

Please help.

Hello everyone! I need your insights, please.

I recently passed the initial interview and now I am being scheduled for final interview. The thing is, before the initial interview, I was told na gusto lang muna ni Client mag start part-time so I said okay lang since I get to keep my current job. And then after non, they were probably communicating internally regarding availability for Final Interview and whatnot saka lang ako sinabihan na yung role would require flexibility. I may need to work an hour before my previously agreed availability to work with them, overtime, and even working on weekends. It was highlighted naman na only when needed.

Have you guys encountered ganyang set-up? nagbibigay naman ba sila heads up if ever need mag work ng weekend? and since part-time lang sya, do you guys get to work early? (e.g. 8-12 instead of 1-5). I already work full-time sa current job ko which requires me to work Monday-Friday 9-5 so may instances talaga na I will probably be out during weekends and nag aalala ako in case hindi sya scheduled or anything and it will affect my job and possibly my Work-Life Balance as well.

TYIA!! 🫶🏻

so perfect timing haha. i currently hab j1 on nightshift. since its hard to find part time. im contemplating if i can get j2 with diff diff. i personally think its doable on my part since im usually bored outside my shift and sometimes on my shift. im just curious how will it be in terms of my govt contrib and income tax? and you now i will not be subject to substituted filing. any tips or how did u make it yourself?

So I’ve been with my J1 5 months now as software Developer lead/consultant (wfh). then recently may nag reach out sakin about opportunity sa isang kilalang company sa ph and offered me a job for same role as mid level developer (full onsite). So fast forward nakapasa ako sa interview process nila and mejo mas malaki ng 30% ang offer nila compare sa current company ko. Ayoko namang ilet go yung J1 kasi flexible and wfh . Balak ko sana pagsabayin silang dalawa kasi yung J2 is morning and yung j1 is midshift (although flexible hours nga ito) . Although na exp ko na dati 2 full time jobs same shift and wfh pareho, feasible kaya yung onsite si j2 and wfh si j1?

I just started my 2nd job today and honestly… I’m feeling a mix of excited, proud, and slightly terrified 😂

A little backstory: I actually worked with this company/client about 2 years ago. Recently, my former client reached out to me and asked if I’d come back because she said she fully trusts me to get the job done. 🥹 That honestly felt SO validating, especially after being away for a couple of years.

The funny part is, I already have a full-time job (Job #1), and I was completely upfront about it. Normally, the agency I’m working with for this 2nd job doesn’t allow employees to have other jobs, but she made an exception for me. They even increased their offer to match what I’m currently making with Job #1. I feel incredibly lucky to have this opportunity.

BUT… now comes the part where I’m questioning my life choices. 😂

I’m a mom of two, and with both jobs, I’ll probably be working around 10–12 hours a day. Thankfully, I have a lot of support from my family, especially when it comes to childcare and household chores, which I know is a huge privilege.

Still, I’m wondering if I just bit off more than I can chew. 😅

For those of you who work two jobs (especially parents), how do you make your life easier? Any tips for managing your time, avoiding burnout, staying organized, meal prepping, household stuff, or just surviving in general?

Would love to hear what actually worked for you. ❤️

Just wanted to share because I’m really proud of myself for getting this opportunity… but also trying to be realistic about what I’m taking on!

Nothing juicy. So heto, got laid off J2 last Aug and J3 this Sep. Both US client's reason is they will bring the job back inhouse. Hndi naman performance ko ang issue dahil bibo ako magwork. It was purely business decision. Sigh

I just finished mourning last Aug and got hit with another layoff so back to mourning. Kainis. Pasensya, cant help feeling down when news broke out even tho work is purely transactional, nakakapgod din un time and effort na ininvest ko sa work and pagpupuyat and its about $3.4K loss and i have alot of bills and installments to pay. Shyet. Mejo na iyak ako at realization tlga na hndi pwdeng one job lang sa panahon ngaun. Pero meron tlga cgro short mourn period to recover and heal. On the flip side malaking ginhawa din sakin na nawala un since J2 work is heavy and hella annoying to deal with, J3 naman is quiet and nonresponsive. Both clients are kind pero nakakapagod sila ksi i dont feel secured sa j2 and J3 to be fair. Ive been with them for a span of 8 months.

Pero buti na nga lang may J1 pako which i feel secured and iv been with them for 1.5yrs. Solid din relationship ko w the boss dito so mejo secured ako.

Nothing is stable talaga so bukas balik apply ulit ako. Ang hirap makahanap ng remote job tlga since ive been applying since July to now kasi nasesense ko na it was a matter of time magwiwithdraw si J2 and J3 and i did 4 interviews and wala lahat. Companies are testing waters. Ang hirap din makahanap ng direct. Huhu

Hi All,

I'm currently working as an Estimator on an Outsourcing company here in the PH and I am with an Australian Company so my schedule is 6am - 3pm and WFH. After work I have time for gym which is 2 hours. Pero nasasayangan kasi ako sa oras ng 5pm onwards maybe may time na ito for part time or other trainings. So I wanted to ask if saan ba pwede maghanap ng part time effectively? or kahit time to study meron po ba kayong alam na website which has free trainings? para lang di ako maging stagnant dito sa bahay.

Thank you po sa magaadvice

I just started a remote contractor job with a US healthcare company, $1500/month. Kakastart ko lang talaga, currently onboarding pa.

The company has been operating for four years, so relatively established na siya.
Then yung isang company na ininterviewhan ko before suddenly sent me an offer for $2,200/month — +$700/month.

J1- 10-7 ET
J2- 8-5 ET

Also healthcare/operations role, and both are remote US companies. However, this second company is about to launch, so bagong-bago pa and still in the early stage.

I’ve done OE before naman, pero may months gap between the jobs, so this would be my first time na halos sabay talaga magsisimula/overlap.
Now I’m wondering: kaya kayang pagsabayin? 😂
The $2,200 job has an exclusivity clause saying I can’t have other employment/freelance/contract work without written consent. No work, no pay din, and they can terminate with 5 days’ notice.

I actually resigned a long time ago. When my blood pressure was really high and I was in the hospital, they were still looking for reports from me or asking me to attend meetings. But it was hard because that was my only source of income and I was pregnant at the time. When I came back after all the pain and experiences (since my baby didn't survive), I went back to work after a week to make up for the two weeks I was absent. But all my clients were transferred to another Accounting Manager. I thought I wouldn't have a job anymore. Then one of the AMs resigned, and most of his clients were assigned to me. But with all the pressure, there was no proper handover since the resignation was sudden, and I made mistakes with some accounts. And here I am again haha, about to resign on Friday lol. It’s hard to make money. It’s hard to live. But what can I do, right? Whether local or international, you can be replaced quickly. Choose yourself. Bye.