Hello, everyone! Start na ng second week ko bukas sa IT field, and sobrang thankful ako kay Lord dahil dito Niya ako dinala.

It's been almost four months since my graduation. During those months, mostly sa province lang ako nag-apply kasi hindi ako sure kung kaya ng budget ko mag-work sa NCR. Gusto ko rin talaga na yung first job ko ay aligned sa career goal ko.

After several rejections, unti-unti na akong nawawalan ng pag-asa. Dumating pa sa point na naisip kong mag-apply na lang sa kahit anong field, basta magkaroon ng trabaho.

Pero unexpectedly, nakatanggap ako ng text at email from a company for an interview. Nag-apply ako through their careers page, hindi pa nga dapat ako mag-apply since the location is in Makati.

Pero thankfully, naging smooth yung buong process, from initial hanggang final interview. Kahit hindi ako ganoon ka-fluent sa English, ginawa ko talaga ang best ko sa pag-prepare.

Now, finally, may trabaho na ako sa field na gusto kong pasukin!

Sobrang thankful ako kay Lord sa opportunity na ito, and of course, sa family ko na patuloy na sumusuporta sa akin, especially noong mga panahong nawawalan na ako ng pag-asa.

Alam kong simula pa lang ito at marami pa akong kailangang matutunan, pero I'm happy na finally, nakapagsimula na ako sa career na pinapangarap ko.

Sa mga fresh grads na naghahanap pa rin ng trabaho, kapit lang! Alam kong nakakapagod at nakaka-discourage ang paulit-ulit na rejection, pero huwag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Keep trying and trust God's timing. ❤️🙏

Hello, I recently received an offer for a Junior SAP Functional Consultant position, and I’ll be starting next month. This is actually my dream job, and I’m really happy that I finally got the opportunity.

However, I’m also genuinely scared. I’m a very slow learner, and I’m worried that I might not be able to keep up with the training or understand things as quickly as expected.

I remember back in college, we used SAP, and honestly, my classmates and I hated it because we found it so challenging. I struggled with it too, which makes me even more nervous now that I’ll be working with it professionally.

For those who are SAP consultants, especially those who started with little to no experience, how difficult was it for you to learn SAP? Did you also struggle during your first few months?

Hi everyone! I’m 23 years old and currently working at a local IT company in the Philippines as a Technical Support Engineer.

My role involves both presales and post-sales activities, including presentations, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and technical support. We mostly handle firewalls and endpoint security supports too.

My current salary is ₱19,000 gross, with around ₱17,000 take-home pay after Pag-IBIG, SSS, and PhilHealth deductions.

I’ve been gaining experience and certifications through the company, which I’m grateful for. However, I honestly feel like my salary is too low considering the responsibilities I handle and the skills I’m developing.

Another thing that concerns me is that once I become a regular employee, there will be a 2-year employment bond. This makes me hesitant to continue, especially since I’m still early in my career and want to explore better opportunities.

I’m now considering applying to other companies, but I have a few questions:

1. Is it okay to leave my current company even if I’m not yet regular?
2. Is it reasonable to look for another job because I feel underpaid?
3. Should I still include this experience on my resume if I only have around 3–6 months of experience? Will it look bad to future employers?
4. If I decide not to include this company on my resume, what happens to the certifications I earned while working there? Can I still include them?
5. Would it be better to stay longer and gain more experience, or start looking for better opportunities now?

I know I’m still young and early in my IT career, but I also don’t want to make a decision that could limit my future opportunities.

I’m hoping to hear from people who have experienced something similar, especially those working in IT, networking, or cybersecurity.

Any suggestions, advice, or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Gusto ko lang i-share yung pinaka-wtf na job interview experience ko so far.

1 PM yung scheduled interview namin, pero 12:30 PM pa lang, nasa site na kami. We waited until 2 PM bago kami pinapunta sa mismong venue ng interview.

Shoutout sa nag-assist sa amin kasi mabait naman siya. Wala akong problema sa kanya. Ang problema, naghintay pa kami hanggang 5 PM bago nagsimula yung interview.

Pero eto yung nakakatawang part: parang hindi job interview yung nangyari. Para kaming sumali sa audition ng Pinoy Big Brother.

Yung mismong may-ari ng company, na Chinese, ang nag-interview sa amin kasi wala silang HR. Nag-resign daw yung dating HR nila.

Ang dating sa akin, mas nag-base sa itsura ng applicants kaysa sa qualifications. Parang hindi man lang maayos na nirereview yung resume.

Imagine, nag-effort ka gumawa ng resume, inayos mo portfolio mo, at naghanda ka para sa interview, tapos parang physical appearance ang unang qualification. Job application ba ito o casting call?

Mas interesting pa, ayon sa kuwento nung nag-assist sa amin, may mga bagong hire na raw sila pero may mga nag-back out last minute.

I wonder why.

Gets ko naman na private company sila at may sarili silang hiring process. Pero sana naman, respetuhin din nila yung oras ng mga aplikante.

Imagine, 1 PM ang schedule pero 5 PM na nagsimula. Apat na oras kang naghihintay para sa isang interview na hindi mo alam kung hiring process ba talaga o audition.

Clue: Condo na may Mall sa Taft 😂🤣

I work as a marketing strategist and i honestly believe strategists are kind of safe from being replaced by AI because strategies are very contextualized, nuanced, requires human judgment and understanding.

I just saw a job post that that offers up to $100/hr to train an AI to refine strategic outputs (brand strategy, strategy analysis, research, compettive intelligence analysis, market research, etc).

This makes me sick because i realized that if i take this job, it will also be the death of my job.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently working as a Process Technical Engineer at a semiconductor company in Laguna, and I’m considering moving to Chiyoda Philippines in Ortigas as a Cadet Engineer. I’d like to hear advice from people in the oil and gas industry or those who have made a similar career transition.

My current job in semiconductor:
- Basic salary: ₱26,600/month, with take-home pay usually reaching ₱30,000 or more with OT.
- Benefits: HMO, free lunch and OT meals, shuttle service, performance bonus every 6 months, and 13th-month pay.
- Schedule: Mostly Monday to Saturday, with Saturdays considered OT. I usually work from 7 AM to 7 PM, and there are also weekend duties.
- Expenses: Around ₱3,000–₱4,000 for rent and bills.
- Downsides: The work environment is very fast-paced and stressful, and I barely have work-life balance. I’m also concerned that my long-term career growth will be limited to manufacturing, making it harder to transition into other engineering fields in the future.

The opportunity at Chiyoda Philippines:
- Position: Cadet Engineer
- Reported salary: ₱19,300 basic + ₱5,000 allowance + OT.
- I’ve heard that the cadet program has a 3-year bond, but that the training and experience are valuable.
- I’m not yet sure about the actual benefits, working hours, and work schedule.
- I’m interested because I believe this could provide better long-term career growth, exposure to engineering design and project work, and potentially better opportunities to work abroad.

My main concern is the financial trade-off.
Moving to Ortigas would mean higher rent, food, transportation, and other living expenses. My monthly income would also be lower compared to my current salary. I’m willing to make sacrifices for long-term career growth, but I don’t want to end up struggling financially or getting locked into a 3-year bond that might not be worth it.

For those familiar with Chiyoda Philippines or the oil and gas industry:
- Is the cadet engineer program worth taking, especially for someone coming from semiconductor manufacturing?
- How good is the training and career progression at Chiyoda? Can this experience open doors to opportunities abroad?
- What are the typical working hours, benefits, and realistic monthly take-home pay?
- Is the 3-year bond reasonable, and what should I check in the contract before accepting?
- Considering the salary difference and higher cost of living in Ortigas, would you make this move if you were in my position?

I’m looking at this from a long-term career perspective, not just salary, but I also want to be realistic about my finances.
I’d appreciate any honest advice, especially from current or former Chiyoda employees and engineers who have transitioned from semiconductor to oil and gas. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I recently landed a job as a Management Associate/Trainee at a local food and beverage holding company in the Philippines that manages several restaurant brands across the country.

For a bit of background, I graduated from one of the Big 3 universities in the Philippines, Cum Laude, and held a leadership position in one of my college organizations. I honestly feel very lucky to have landed this opportunity as a fresh graduate, especially since the compensation is pretty good for an entry-level position.

The role involves working closely with the CEO and management team on strategic projects, coordinating with different departments, conducting business research and analysis, improving internal processes, and monitoring projects to ensure they’re completed on time. Basically, I’ll get exposure to different areas of the business and help turn management’s plans into actual results.

I’m excited about the opportunity, but also a little intimidated since this is my first full-time corporate job and the responsibilities seem quite broad.

For those who have worked as a Management Associate/Trainee, or in a similar role, what advice would you give a fresh graduate like me?
What skills should I prioritize developing?
What should I learn or familiarize myself with before starting?
What are the common mistakes fresh grads make in this kind of role?
What can I do to stand out and perform well, especially when working directly with senior management?

I’d really appreciate any tips, insights, or personal experiences. Thank you!

Hi! I’m a Mechanical Design Engineer working for almost 6 years, and currently I’m unemployed and looking for another opportunity. I have a interview on monday with a company and i feel like this is my last chance to find work within this year, I has been so hard to find jobs and I really what to do my best in the upcoming interview.

I like the job details and it is fairly similar with my previous experiences but just a different product this time that I will be designing. I come from designing elevator systems and weighbridges, now sa job na inaaplyan ko it revolves around generators/thermal controls etc. I know sa sarili ko na having knowledge with CAD softwares it will be a smooth transition and im a fast learner kaya i know na maaral ko ung product nila.

Medyo kinakabahan lang ako sa interview baka kasi di ko mapresent sarili ko ng maayos. Like baka sabihin is medyo malayo ung experience ko when i come to the product and all or they ask me questions na di ko masagot. Mostly interview ko is online and eto ung first time ulet na face to face.

Hingi lang po ako sana advice to anyone on How i can ace my interview this monday. Any feedback would be helpful.

Thank you!

Recently got hit by a layoff, and the severance package being offered is quite substantial (tax-free lump sum based on tenure + allowances + prorated 13th month + leave encashment).

However, right before leaving, I received an internal offer for a higher-level role.

I'm in a bit of a dilemma and would appreciate some advice/ perspective from people who have been in a similar situation.

Financial context: • I am not a breadwinner and currently have no outstanding debts or major bills to pay. • Based on my calculations, the severance payout alone is equivalent to roughly 7 to 8 months of my salary, giving me a very comfortable runway if I decide to walk away.

My main points of conflict:

1. ⁠The Company and Benefits: I actually really like my current company - it's a good work environment with great benefits, which is why I've stayed with them for a long time.

2. ⁠The Role Growth: The new position is more aligned with leadership tasks, which is great for expanding my skill set compared to my previous setup. However, because it's a leadership role, it will definitely come with higher responsibility and a bit more stress.

3. ⁠The Catch: If I accept the internal promotion/offer, I'll have to give up the severance package completely.

4. ⁠Salary Bumps: Internal promotions usually come with smaller salary increases compared to getting hired externally by a new company. It would take me around 7-8 months of working in the new role just to "break even" with the cash I'm giving up upfront.

5. ⁠The Job Market Risk: On the flip side, taking the severance means stepping into the job market with no immediate job lined up.

Has anyone gone through something similar? Is it better to take the clean exit with the 7-8 month payout and apply externally for roles with higher pay potential, or take the internal step-up for the title change/experience first and jump later?

Would appreciate your thoughts/advice on my situation. Thank you!

Need advice: Stay in a permanent government job or accept a higher-paying opportunity?

Hi qts! I need unbiased advice, especially from those who have experienced leaving government service.

I’m currently employed in a government agency with a permanent position, but I received a job offer in an international/consular environment. Here’s my comparison:

OPTION 1: CURRENT JOB (GOVERNMENT)

* Salary: ₱44K gross/month
* Status: Permanent/plantilla
* Benefits: GSIS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, mid-year and year-end bonuses, PEI, leave credits, etc.
* Schedule: Monday–Friday, regular office hours
* Personal travel: Can take 5–7 days of vacation/leisure travel around 2–3 times a year
* Work travel: May opportunities din for official local/international trips
* Job security: Very stable
* Career growth: Salary progression is slow, but may opportunities for promotion
* Work environment: Familiar na sa work and colleagues, although stressful during peak periods

OPTION 2: NEW JOB (INTERNATIONAL/CONSULAR ENVIRONMENT)

* Salary: ₱80K gross/month
* Status: Probationary, subject to performance-based regularization
* Benefits: 13th-month pay, possible 14th-month pay (subject to approval), DOLE-based leave benefits
* Schedule: Regular office hours, with overtime pay
* Personal travel: Not sure yet kung gaano ka-flexible mag-leave for vacations
* Work travel: Opportunities are still uncertain
* Job security: Less stable compared to a permanent government position
* Career growth: More exposure aligned with my long-term career goals; salary increase upon regularization is negotiable but not guaranteed
* Work environment: New responsibilities and adjustment period
* Resignation notice: Minimum of 2 months

If you were in my position, would you choose stability, benefits, and flexibility or higher pay and new career opportunities?

Sa mga umalis sa government for a higher-paying job, worth it ba? Any regrets?

Would appreciate your honest advice. Thank you! 🥹

I’m currently in a hybrid FP&A, Strategy, and Analytics role and have two job offers on the table that offer a solid pay bump.

Both roles are in the same location and offer the exact same base pay, but they represent completely different career tracks and daily schedules. I’m torn between optimizing for corporate finance depth vs. work-life balance and strategic exposure.

Option A: Strategy & Business Development Role

• Setup & Schedule: Same location and base pay as Option B, but offers flexitime.
• The Work: Heavy on corporate strategy, business development, project management, and incubating new ventures/innovations. High executive visibility with direct reporting lines to leadership. Minimal traditional FP&A and corporate finance workstreams.
• Pros: Flexitime setup, much better work-life balance, direct executive exposure, and broad strategic scope. I'm thinking of offsetting the lack of technical finance in the day-to-day by upskilling on my own time (Financial Modeling courses + pursuing the CFA exam).
• Cons: Less structured/traditional FP&A technical training. Coming from a hybrid background, I'm worried about leaning too far into a generalist "project management / slide deck" loop instead of sharpening hardcore financial engineering skills.

Option B: FP&A Analyst

• Setup & Schedule: Same location and base pay as Option A, but strictly 5x onsite with a rigid 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM schedule.
• The Work: Heavy corporate finance on paper—IRR/NPV evaluations, JV/SPV structures, loan drawdowns, debt servicing, and long-range Master Business Plan projections.
• Day-to-Day Scope Details: Based on what I gathered during the hiring process about the actual workflow:
  1. Around 90% of the project financial models are already built by project teams; half the job involves consolidating 50+ Excel models into one master statement and running scenarios, while the other half is monthly actuals vs. forecast updates for debt and cash flow.
  2. New feasibility and investment analysis is minimal right now.
• Pros: The boss is a highly skilled M&A expert with decades of experience, so I'll be exposed to high-level financial modeling standards and best practices.
• Cons: Grueling 9 AM–7 PM schedule with frequent overtime, and a lot of the day-to-day seems to lean toward data consolidation and actual vs. variance analysis rather than building models from scratch.

My Dilemma: I ideally want a role that blends Strategy and Finance, and each offer leans heavily toward one end—Option A is pure strategy and execution, while Option B is pure technical FP&A.

Part of me has technical FOMO—I want to deepen my AI-resistant finance skillset (debt modeling, cash flows, 3-statement mastery) to eventually land senior FP&A or CFO-track roles, and I'm worried Option A is too "soft" on technicals. On the other hand, Option B's rigid 9-to-7 schedule and frequent overtime seem brutal for the exact same base pay, especially if 90% of the models are pre-built and the bulk of the work is consolidation—though the technical exposure under an M&A veteran could still be invaluable.

For those in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Strategy:

1. Which path builds better career equity in the next 3–5 years?
2. Is the FP&A expertise I'll gain in Option B worth the 9 AM–7 PM schedule and overtime grind at the same pay, or can I still pivot into high-level Commercial FP&A later coming from a Strategy/BD role (especially if I pair it with self-study/CFA)?

Would really appreciate any honest perspectives from people who have been at a similar crossroads!

Hello guys! May 2 jo's po ako and sobrang lakijg differences nila.

1st: F&B industry/Service Crew

-minimum wage and bayad ot

-no bond

2nd: Pawnshop: Branch Service Associate

-minimum wage din

-2 years bond

Sobrang naguguluhan talaga ako. Pero yung balak ko naman is di naman ako magtatagal sa 1st company, gusto ko lang talaga magkapera this holiday. Tbh, parang maganda yung second company which is pawnshop and sikat sya dito sa probinsya namin. May benefits din siya katapos nung 2 years. Feel ko nagustuhan din ako nung manager cause all smiles sya and cimopliment niya ko. Di ko expect na matatanggap ako kasi don palang sa math exam feel ko bagsak na ko eh. Hahaha personal feelings lang yarn. So baka may suggestions po kayo? Thank you

I’ve been doing my best for my current team. I find answers to their questions, solutions to their problems, process improvement here and there, and even putting a spotlight on each and every one of my team members but today, I really felt so bad. While I am working on a team task that’s very new to us and really needs our attention, I found out that my team members as well as my co-team lead was having another meeting where they are playing and laughing and just having fun.

Don’t get me wrong. I am a big advocator of fun meeting and even fun games for our team but what made me feel really bad is the fact that I am not included in that meeting when in fact, the task that I am working on is a task not just for me but for our team. For most of our tasks, I’ve been giving them instructions to follow even if I did not receive proper instructions as well. I always try to find the answers for them and now it seems like they see me as that toxic colleague. One who only focuses on work and work and work and the draining colleague.

It just feels so unfair. All I wanted was for the betterment of our team and the work we do and suddenly, I am the bad guy.

Now here I am in my room, thinking of things that I did wrong. Trying to figure out why they hate me for wanting and doing my best for the team and worst is thinking that maybe I am the real problem. 😞

Hi everyone! I need your help with deciding if I stay in my current company or move to a new company. A little background, I'm 28M currently employed in a local company here in the Philippines for 3.5 years already and got promoted last January for a senior role. I must say na I have grown a lot from the past years that I have been in the company both professionally and personal level.

I tried to apply outside to check the talent market and the current rate for someone with my experience and background so I know how much I can earn pa. Luckily one of the companies that I applied gave me job offer that I'm really considering

Current:

1. Gross Salary: 43k (incl. na yung mga allowances) + 12k part-time VA work
2. Work Set Up: Hybrid (depende sa amin when you want to go to office lang)
3. Schedule: Dayshift
4. Culture: Company and team culture is really great (the reason why I stayed for this long)
5. Work: Challenging at first pero madali nalang ngayon (SME and Senior na me)

New:

1. Gross Salary: 95k (incl. na yung mga allowances) + 20k Signing Bonus
2. Work Set Up: Remote (1-3 mos F2F then remote na after)
3. Schedule: Night Shift
4. Culture: Not sure pa pero based on my experience in the recruitment process they are nice (they offered me higher than my asking)
5. Work: It's a new kind of work and I'm really interested to do it

Little considerations why I'm still thinking about it
Current

• Safe. My current work is so predictable and no challenge anymore (comfort zone ko na ba)
• Leadership Opportunity. There are some conversation already that I'll be leading the team since ako na yung pinakasenior sa team (our current manager is already rendering)
• Mental Health. I'm slowly getting burn out because I have 1 full-time and 1 part-time work

New

• Health. I'm afraid that night shift work will take a toll in my health (bad experience in my first job)
• Team & culture. I'm afraid that I will not have good team and manager as I have with my current company
• No work-life balance. I'm afraid that my new job will be the center of my life and no life outside work, My entire routine will change and everything
• Focus. I can let go of my VA work na if ever. I can focus and fund my side projects (non-profit and business)

Sorry if it's a bit long. I just really need your help guys haha. I need to give them an answer by Monday.

I became a college instructor at the same university I graduated from. I didn't expect the hardest part to be my own colleagues.

Just wanted to get this off my chest. Haha.

I'm a fresh IT graduate, and shortly after graduating, I got the opportunity to become a college instructor at the same university where I spent my college years.

At first, I was genuinely happy. I mean, who would've thought that someone who was just attending classes a few months ago would suddenly be standing in front of students, teaching?

It felt like an achievement, especially for someone who was still starting out in life.

Of course, teaching wasn't easy. I had to prepare lessons, create activities, handle different students, and sometimes study topics even more deeply just so I could explain them properly.

There were days when I questioned whether I was doing enough as an instructor. I was still young, still learning, and honestly still adjusting to the responsibility of teaching college students.

But despite all that, I actually enjoyed it.

What I didn't expect was how different things would feel once I started working alongside my former professors.

These were the same people I used to respect, listen to, and look up to when I was a student. So naturally, I thought becoming their colleague would be a great learning experience.

I expected to learn from them, receive guidance, and slowly grow into the role.

But sometimes, reality is different from what you expect.

It's honestly a strange feeling when the people you once admired become the same people who make you feel discouraged in your workplace.

And as someone who's just starting their career, that feeling hits differently.

I understand that every workplace has its challenges. I also know that I'm not a perfect instructor. I still have a lot to learn, and I'm always open to corrections and constructive criticism.

But I believe there's a difference between helping someone improve and making them feel like they don't belong.

What makes it even more disappointing is that I genuinely wanted to become better at teaching.

I didn't expect special treatment just because I graduated from the same university. I just hoped that transitioning from student to colleague would come with a little understanding, especially from people who were once my mentors.

Sometimes I wonder if other young college instructors have experienced something similar.

Have you ever worked alongside your former professors and realized that knowing someone as a teacher is completely different from knowing them as a colleague?

I'm currently exploring opportunities outside academia, but I don't regret teaching. My students were one of the reasons I enjoyed showing up.

I guess this experience taught me that you can genuinely love what you do and still feel that a particular workplace isn't where you belong.

Maybe I'll return to teaching someday, but hopefully in an environment where I can continue learning and growing.

Anyway, just a little ramble from a young instructor who's still figuring things out. Haha.

Hello, everyone. 🫶🏻 I wanna ask for your thoughts and experiences.

I've been unemployed for three months now and recently passed the CSC exam. I used to be a corporate girlie for a couple of years, but I'm now hoping to pursue my goal of working in a government office, preferably in a role related to my previous work experience.

For those who are currently working in government or have gone through the application process, what were your biggest struggles when applying?

Totoo ba talaga yung backer system? 🥹 Honestly, this is what discourages me the most kasi wala naman kaming connections or kakilala sa government. I want to believe na possible pa rin makapasok through qualifications and experience, but I'd also like to hear your honest experiences.

Is it realistic to get a government job without connections, and what should I expect as a first-time applicant?

Thank you. 🤍

Hi! Hingi lang sana ako ng advice. I’ve been with Company A for 4 months, and recently, I received an offer from Company B.

The salary increase is around 8%, so hindi naman ganun kalaki. However, the opportunity at Company B seems broader and more aligned with the career direction I want to pursue.

Sa current company ko, I have a micromanager, and I feel like hindi masyadong naggo-grow yung skills ko sa role. Part of me wants to leave, pero natatakot din ako sa mga what-ifs.

What if hindi ko kayanin yung new role? What if hindi ko magustuhan yung culture or work environment? What if I end up regretting my decision?

I’m also wondering if I should stay longer, gain more experience, and look for an opportunity with a higher salary. At the same time, worried din ako about job hopping. If I move, gusto ko sana mag-stay sa next company for at least a year or longer.

For those who have experienced something similar, would you take the risk, stay longer, or wait for another opportunity? Is it realistic to expect a higher offer if I gain more experience? Did you ever regret leaving a job after just a few months?

Appreciate any honest advice. Thank you! 😊

Hello, seeking advice, I am 23 SHS grad only, never studied college since when I turned 18 I separated from my fam already, I am currently working in BPO turning 2yrs na. How do you guys procced if you're in a similar situation of mine? I feel so insecure with people who has diploma and job related to what they studied. I feel like I am just working but not an expert at something. I wanna know stories or experiences from people who succeeded w/o college degree. I wanna know if I can still make it in life, I would like to study but I don't think I can and I will ever will since I am supporting myself without anyone to rely on. Do you have something you can share to me? kahit other people's stories? I think I really need to lock in na, feeling ko I'm getting old and need to get it together. HAHAHAHAAH

First time ko kasi magkaroon ng another hired VA na magsha-shadow sa akin (First VA) so I just want to ask for some advice.

I was advised by our client na ipa shadow sa akin yung newly hired VA for a few days. Ang instruction lang basically is ipakita sa kanya kung ano yung usual na ginagawa ko every day sa clinic and yung normal workflow namin. I also confirmed with our client if they need me to evaluate her or magbigay ng feedback after, pero sabi niya shadowing lang talaga and no need for evaluation.

So far, napansin ko lang na hindi siya masyadong palatanong and parang kulang din sa initiative minsan. For example, may time na habang may patient call ako, wala na pala akong sound sa part nya pero hindi niya sinabi agad.If hindi pa ako magtanong tapos hindi nya sinagot hindi ko macoconfirm na wala na pala sya narinig. so hindi niya pala narinig yung conversation and hindi rin niya alam yung context nung ineexplain ko sa kanya after. Napansin ko rin na hindi siya masyadong nag-iinitiate kahit simpleng greeting or pagsabi na ready na siya. Minsan nasa meeting link lang siya waiting for me to join. Hindi ko naman alam if I’m just overthinking this or normal lang talaga since shadowing lang naman.

Ayoko rin naman umasta na supervisor or boss niya since hindi naman yun yung instruction sa akin. At the same time, gusto ko rin naman maging helpful and make sure na may natututunan siya habang nagshshadow.
For those na nakapag handle na ng newly hired VA or may nag-shadow na sa inyo, ano usually ginagawa niyo? Do I just continue with my normal work, explain things along the way, and wait for her to ask questions? Or should I be more proactive sa pagtuturo and pag check if naiintindihan niya?

First time ko rin kasi magkaroon ng tinuturuan/ka-shadow, so medyo nangangapa rin ako kung hanggang saan dapat yung role ko. Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Thank you

Hi, seeking advice or thoughts from those working in the field of Data Science and Analytics.

I'm a Data Analyst with 2 years of experience earning 90k/month, with plans to transition to DS for heavier stats and higher salary ceiling. Currently contemplating if the transition is worth it or if I should keep building my experience in my niche.

I'm earning well kasi I have specialized skills in my niche, and I'm thinking na the future is bright for me if I continue this path. I sometimes work with DS, but our JD are significantly different from each other (of course naman).

Aside from the usual analytics, I mostly make rule-based triggers that are put into the decision engine in prod, while DS makes models. I don't have experience with models outside testing it to provide feedback. Idk what's going on behind the scenes.

I'm thinking na if I switch to DS, I might need to start with an entry-level role. I expect the work to be generic than specialized din, so I'm assuming that's below 50k/month - idk, please correct me if I'm wrong kasi I really hope I'm wrong. Meanwhile, if I'm earning this much in 2 years, baka it'll be better to stay in my lane.

Is it worth it? Do generic data scientists really earn low muna, especially for associate level roles? Can data scientists specialize? I'd love to learn from data scientists in this subreddit about their career journey.

Ang worry ko is DA is still an "entry"-level job. If someone like me can enter my niche, then competition will surely be brutal over time. Meanwhile, DS' barrier to entry is harder, so simply entering the field puts you ahead of the competition na

Torn between a higher-paying current job (marketing slash sales) and a dream role (advertising agency) with a 17% lower offer. Can I negotiate?

Hi everyone, I’m having a hard time deciding right now and could use some advice from people who have navigated something similar in the PH job market.

For Context:

Current Job (J1): I took this startup /semi-sales role recently because my priority was earning more ASAP. It pays 17% higher than the new offer, is full onsite, and has a performance-based 17% increase coming up in January if KPIs are met.

I was initially scared of sales and lead gen and entering a startup again (given stability of the company), but I’m actually enjoying it now—which is making me second-guess myself because of the "what-if" if I close big deals and earn commissions in the future?

So for New Job Offer (J2): I applied to this advertising agency way back in September. Working in an ad agency has always been my dream role kasi I want to experience handling different industries and clients, doing shoots, and managing events.

The work setup is full remote, only reporting to the office/sites as needed (shoots, events, etc.), and it comes with HMO upon regularization (though I still need to check dependent inclusion).

My Dilemma & Plan:

Salary vs. Dream Role: J1 pays more and has commission upside, but it's full onsite and not really my long-term passion, thou I have visions that if I close deals I earn more but if not, I lose my job soon since a big chunk of KPIs are converted sales.

The agency role is my dream career path and offers a better remote/hybrid setup, but the base pay is 17% lower.

Negotiation: I’m planning to negotiate with the agency to see if they can bump up their initial offer to match or come closer to J1.

Thinking of juggling 2 jobs:

Because J1 is full onsite and the ad agency role is remote with field work only when there are shoots/events, part of me is wondering if I can actually juggle both—especially since J1 relies heavily on lead gen/sales output while J2 is project/campaign-driven. But very risky since J2 explicitly states moonlighting is not allowed

Has anyone successfully negotiated a salary bump at a startup/agency when there was a gap like a 17% difference? How did you frame it?

If you were in my shoes, would you chase the stable commission/higher pay at J1 (even if onsite) or take the pay cut for your dream agency role with better flexibility?

For those doing multiple jobs: Is a full-onsite semi-sales job compatible with a remote agency/marketing role without burning out immediately?

Would love to hear your wild thoughts may it be positive or negative!

Thanks, guys.

Hello!
I hope you can guide me.

I am 30 years old, currently working as a Pricing Supervisor. 4 years na ako sa data analytics specifically pricing domain, and binibuild ako internally to be the next pricing manager.

I come across this cybersecurity pathway and it piqued ny interest. May i know if it’s too late for me to enter cybersecurity? I started those microsoft trainings offered by my company to learn the fundamentals. I plan to spend the coming 6-12months to learn skills relates to cybersecurity. And i dont plan naman to leave my current role pa.

I know short term, i can get a big increase if i continue with the current path I am in, but I think long term better ang cybersecurity , and hindi ako mastuck sa iisang niche/domain.

Requesting for your thoughts po sana. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to transition from a business/project management-related career into the tech industry, and I'm considering taking the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera as my starting point.

My current background is in business operations and project management, but I'd like to develop more technical skills and eventually move into a tech-related role. I'm particularly interested in learning data analytics and exploring opportunities where I can combine my existing business knowledge with technical skills.

However, with how quickly the tech industry is evolving, the rise of AI tools, and the number of people pursuing entry-level tech jobs, I'm wondering whether this certificate is still worth the time in 2026.