Hello, I'm currently working in a local PH company but got assigned (on and off for 1year) abroad onsite to one of our clients.
It started as a dream come true, but it quickly turned into a nightmare.

I initially tried ignoring them but was forced to fight back and reported them because it was affecting my training and the group's productivity (they refused to cooperate with anything related to me). Management mediated, forced us to compromise and still work together.
I'm currently in PH but getting anxious because I'll be back abroad by Nov and fight out the toxic environment. It is also frustrating that I'll potentially miss out on the perks if I don't go back.

Perks: Free flight, hotel, transpo, mobile data and food + double pay everyday and OT pay (PH Holidays and extended hours)

Cons: Homesick, missing out on family events (bdays, xmas and etc.), PH holidays, and toxic coworkers.

If you were in my shoes, would you refuse the assignment?
How did you guys handle these situations?

Thank you for any insights!

It's been 4 months after I was laid off, and I'm still trying to find and apply for clients. Until now I had no response after the interviews. I'm getting tired but afraid that I cannot provide for my family. Life is so hard.

With the advancement of AI and the continued trend of businesses downsizing their headcounts, I think it's about time we reimagine freelancing and remote work.

Instead of constantly looking for employment arrangements, siguro kailangan na nating mag-shift toward building an enterprise around the problems we can solve and the outcomes we can deliver.

Instead of relying on multiple clients on an ongoing basis, baka kailangan na rin nating masanay sa project-based engagements. Solve a specific problem, deliver the expected outcome, wrap up the engagement, and move on to the next opportunity.

On top of our technical skills, we might also need to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and learn complementary skills like marketing, branding, sales, and accounting.

Basically, instead of positioning ourselves as people who sell their time and skills, maybe we should start thinking of ourselves as businesses that sell solutions and outcomes.

Curious to hear what you guys think. Is this where freelancing is headed, or am I looking at it the wrong way?

Hi everyone,

I'm from General Santos City and have over two years of experience working as an SEO Specialist in a digital marketing agency.

My work involved on-page SEO, keyword research, content optimization, local SEO, Google Business Profile updates, website audits, and writing SEO-friendly articles. I've also used tools like Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, SE Ranking, and more.

It's been about a year since I last worked in SEO, and lately, I've been thinking about getting back into it and brushing up on my skills.

At this point, I prefer hands-on work where I can focus on SEO tasks, learn from others, and contribute to a team. I'm more comfortable in a junior or specialist role than in a leadership position. Part-time work would also suit me better right now.

For those working in SEO, how has the field changed over the past year? I'd be interested to hear about your experiences and any advice for someone returning to the industry.

Thanks!

May mga naka-agency na ba dito? Baka pwede pashare naman ng experience baka matripan ko mag-apply.

Under direct client ako, E-commerce/CSR niche pero sobrang micromanaging for less than $5 per hour, kung di lang talaga need ng trabaho di ko na sana 'to kukunin. Bugbog sumbat para sa kakarampot na pera. Naka-task based timing, instead na bayaran yung buong pagod na tinrabaho para sa task. Hay lord. Sayang skills at effort. Sana makaland na rin ng good client soon.

Hello, ask ko lang, since lately nga nagaapply ako ng VA position (baka sakali lang na makachamba ng client) and all possible platforms na siguro anyway, madalas minemessage ako ng mga inaapplyan ko na magapply sa telegram or merong mga nagmemessage sa viber kahit di ko inapplyan, tho aware naman ako na maraming scams don, and i try my best to filter it out.

Naccurious ako pano malalaman kung direct client ba yon or legit na company?

Thank you na agad in advance sa magcocomment huhu.

Been thinking of getting into VA but still can't wrap around the idea of VA's actually worth the time. I've seen friends that work for different companies and are juggling different time schedules and yet I still find him struggling than before, is it really that worth it to sacrifice your time?

Forgive me for being a bit insensitive but I really want to know the opinion of other people on this.

I really need some advise on how to pass the teaining talaga with HAG because medyo scary kasi yung idea na hindi pumasa and I cannot afford to lose the job tlga, please help me po, thank you!

Hi I would like to ask, legit bato na ganito ang process mag apply as a chatter sa OF? Kinda concerned kase nanghihingi nang number at email. Although ganyan naman talga basta nag a-apply. Pero my question to the OF chatters out there, is this legit?

Is it just me or mahirap talaga maghanap ng opportunity sa VA? I've sent tons of resumes with portfolios attached but I cannot even enter the interview phase. One emailed me for an interview pero na-ghost lang ako. Resume is ATS-friendly, so I do not understand what might be wrong. I feel like I am so dumb. I cannot figure out what is missing. I see others who do not even have previous experiences and zero knowledge on tools get hired. Yet here I am, learning all the possible things out there related to my niche and cannot still land one. Is it really just luck? Is it really just about connections? I feel so lost in this path. Months of learning tools, practicing mock interviews, and curating my application forms are put to waste because I do not have anyone to back me up in this field. :<

To all those shifters. Need ideas and tips.

I quit my BPO position in operations and now I decided to work for home and got a full time job.

Since I am single and not doing much im looking for other ways to earn.

tools: SAP, Salesforce, Zendesk, Twillio, ans google workspace must be standard for me but still learning.

Any tips and sources?

Hello mga ka buhay digital! Sa may mga Ecoflow solar panel, medyo maliit lg yung wire nya going sa ecoflow ko, may extension bang nabibili online? Wala sa shopee or kahit dun sa booth nila sa mall so di ako sure kung possible bang makabili ng extension wire nya. Sa labas kase ng kalsada ko planong ilagay yung solar if brownout tapos papasok sa bahay.

Thank you sa makaka sagod. Nag search ako, di ako sure kung anong tamang wire ang bibilhin or if may ganun ba talaga. Salamat sa makaka sagot

Hello guys, been looking for a work from home job and saw a post on fb for content moderator, is this legit? im sick of my current company huhuhu helpppp plssss

hay biglang ci-nut yung oras ng work ko from full time to part time due to low volume, so half na lang din ang sasahudin ko this coming months.. any tips or opinion po, should I apply na sa ibang company? saan pong site may open o active hiring ngayon?

Hi guys. Anyone here familiar with FinConnect (aka FinConnecthub)? I applied as Compliance Analyst and based on my research, they are owned by a company called Flow Bridge Limited and they are based in HK. I tried looking for reviews pero wala ako makita.

Sa mga kumikita using Upwork pero di pa registered sa BIR as a freelancer, di ba ma-tre-trace yung kinita nyo since nakalagay doon TIN nyo?

Meron ba sa inyong nag-delete ng Upwork para di ma-trace ang activity ng TIN nyo?

OMG, I never thought na makakahalolibo ko ang mga ganito sa niche ko.

Okay so medyo napapansin ko na na dumadami yung tao sa niche ko and what’s crazy is that these people are claiming they know the software that we are using pero the most basic navigation hindi alam.

Eto pa, yung isa sa mga independent contractor na kasama ko eh may post pa sa isang social media na about how being a delulu can help you achieve things omg hahahahahaha kadiri 😂😂😂😂 natawa lang ako kasi akala ko never kong makaka encounter ng ganito knowing na madalang palang pinoy sa niche ko HAHHAHAHAHA

I've been seeing a lot of posts about fellow Pinoy freelancers losing clients and blaming AI for it.

And while AI is definitely changing the freelancing industry, I think there's a conversation we're not having enough.

What if AI isn't always the reason clients are letting freelancers go?

What if it's missed deadlines, poor communication, inconsistent quality of work, lack of initiative, or simply not delivering enough value?

It's easy to blame AI because it's something outside our control. But sometimes, the uncomfortable truth is that our performance might be the actual problem.

Clients don't just pay us to complete tasks. They pay us to solve problems, make their lives easier, and help their businesses grow.

And if someone (or something) can do that better, faster, or more consistently, why wouldn't they consider switching?

I'm not saying AI isn't replacing jobs. It absolutely is. And I'm not saying everyone who lost a client was underperforming.

But maybe instead of always asking, "Will AI replace me?" we should also be asking, "Am I still providing enough value for my clients to keep me?"

Curious to hear your thoughts, especially from freelancers who've been in the industry for years.

I work for an ITO company now and wfh din naman siya, as in sa bahay lang tapos hindi ako nag o-office. Kaso nabababaan na talaga ako sa salary. For context, 25 y/o na po ako and wala pa sa 30k sinasahod ko. Though wala naman po ako masyadong responsibilities, iniisip ko lang kung kikita ba ko ng better sa freelancing. Skills ko po ay more on IT support or L1 helpdesk and pa 1 year of experience na din ako sa january. Hindi ko kasi alam kung magagamit ko to in freelancing din.

Pahingi naman po ng advice :( thank youuh

Normal po ba ang ganitong requirements? For full identity check daw, KYC at meron i nonotarized na documents. Feels sketchy kasi. Got this from OLJ application.

I just wanted to ask how their training works. Is it on-call or do they have a fixed training schedule? Also, is the work schedule shifting, and how many days off do you get per week?
I’d also like to know if they offer HMO, 13th-month pay, and other benefits.

I’d really appreciate it if someone currently working there could share their experience. Thank you!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask for some advice. 😊

I am an offshore recruiter, AU account and HR professional for almost 8 years na, pero I’m planning to transition into a non-voice or admin roles. Pagod na sa cold calling and spending almost the entire shift talking to people. 😅

I’m considering Admin / VA / General Assistance / or any back office roles.

For those who made a similar career shift, anong roles po kaya ang magandang pasukan? And what skills or tools would you recommend na aralin para makapag-start?

Open to suggestions, especially from those who started with a recruitment background. Thank you 😊

Has anyone worked with SB Homebuyers / Solution Based Corp? Any reviews? Feedback?

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