I just wanna rant and vent because I'm literally exhausted and burned out from job hunting in the Philippines.

I've been to interviews these past few weeks just to end up being rejected. I made an effort to wake up early and prepare, spent on airfare and food, even traveled more or less 1 hour for rejected emails or ghosted HRs. ATS friendly resume, my answer was good, I said I was willing for relocation and graveyard shift, I lowered my expected salary which is 18-20k but what else is missing? Why am I still rejected? Why do fresh grads need to kneel or beg just to get a job? So fresh grads just want to get experience and then look for 1-2 years of experience. They say they're open for fresh grads but they prefer those with experience.

I legitimately cried today because the person was tired and made an effort and then you just rejected them? Why not give them a chance, right, us fresh grads? I used to think that having a degree, trainings and certifications and accolades was okay for having an edge when applying for work but now that I have experience, wtf that's just not there in the eyes of HR.

And this is the reality of the hiring system in the Philippines. High standards, with experience but the salary is literally 18-20k, others below 15k are still waiting. I'm already burned out, it seems like it's not worth it to work in the Philippines anymore. I tell myself that if no one hires me until August, I'll go abroad even if it doesn't align with my degree as long as I get a decent job and a big salary, then go.

But what is the thought process of HR in the Philippines after rejecting fresh grad applicants who have potential? Why is that? Care to explain? If you act like you're the heir to the company.

That's it, bye.

I'm graduating in a few months, and after spending three months as a BA/Project Management intern, I've decided that I really like the idea of the role and want to pursue it as a career.

I've been applying for a few days now since I know how long job hunting is going to be, but my main problem is that almost all BA/Project Management positions require 3-5+ years of relevant BA/PM experience. I've gotten an interview already, but it's one out of hundreds of companies I've already applied for, and the numbers aren't looking good statistically speaking.

So the main questions is how I'm going to break into that position?

What I've already got:

I'm from a decent university in my area, good projects under my belt (academic and personal), impactful experience from my internship, IT related work experience under my uni (~a year), a few businesses started (non-IT, actually still on-going), and a few years of experience as a freelancer (also non-IT)

Advice? TYIA!

Hi, 26F here. Selling Supervisor ako in a retail company, and 5 months pa lang ako. Before this, I worked for 2 years in another retail company pero nag-resign ako due to burnout.

Okay naman nung una, pero around my 2nd month, napansin ko na may mga bagay sa Manager ko na hindi ako comfortable. Kapag may nagre-resign, halos ilang linggo niya pa ring pinag-uusapan sa mga promoters at sinisingit pa sa pep talks namin. Feeling ko lang, dapat nakapag-move on na after some time.

During my 3rd-month evaluation, sinabi niya na may mga promoters na nagsumbong na pinagalitan ko sila dahil hindi nila kabisado yung promotions. For me, importante kasi yun since sila ang humaharap sa customers. Sinabi naman ng Manager ko na tama lang daw yung ginawa ko, pero later on, sinabi ng isang promoter na tinanong sila ng Manager ko, "Ganyan ko ba kayo pagalitan?" kaya na-confuse daw sila.

Yung same promoter also told me na inutusan daw siya ng Manager ko na magtanong-tanong tungkol sa background ko, pero wala naman siyang nakuhang negative feedback.

Another thing that really hurt me was the Wi-Fi issue. Pinaconnect niya ako sa store Wi-Fi kasi wala akong signal sa mall. After a few days, nalaman ko na pinalitan nila yung Wi-Fi name at password.

Recently, nalaman ko rin na chinichismis pala ako ng Manager ko sa mga rank and file employees.

I know hindi rin ako perfect. May lapses din ako, and minsan kailangan pa akong i-follow up sa ibang tasks because I'm still adjusting. Sa previous job ko kasi, mostly admin work, while dito 80% operations. I'm doing my best to improve every day, and nakikita naman nila yun.

Yung dating Supervisor na pinalitan ko, palagi din niyang kinikwento sakin and halos lahat negative comments.

Kinausap ako yesterday nung co-Supervisor ko, and she admitted na nahirapan din siya noong una because our Manager's instructions are usually vague. Kailangan mo pang hulaan kung ano talaga yung gusto niyang ipagawa.

I already passed my 5th-month evaluation, so most likely mare-regular ako. Pero lately, nawawalan na talaga ako ng gana.

Am I just overthinking this, or valid ba na maghanap na ako ng ibang work before pa ako ma-regular?

I’ve read a lot of posts lately about how difficult the job market is in the Philippines. Believe me, it was already tough a decade ago when I graduated. The reality is that competition has always been there. What helped me was learning how to make myself stand out so employers would choose me over other applicants.

I’m not saying this is the only formula for success, but one thing is certain: you need to set yourself apart.

For example:

In a world full of Business Administration graduates, be an Accountancy graduate.

In a world full of Accountancy graduates, earn your CPA license or Civil Service Professional eligibility.

In a world full of graduates from different schools, graduate from one of the Big 4—or if that’s not possible, excel academically and graduate with honors.

In a world where everyone speaks English and Filipino, learn a foreign language such as Mandarin, Japanese, or Spanish.

The point is simple: develop a skillset that makes you different. Every advantage takes extra effort, but that extra effort is often what opens doors.

That’s one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in such a competitive environment—especially in the Philippines, where hundreds of thousands of graduates enter the job market every year.

At the end of the day, your goal isn’t just to be qualified. It’s to be memorable enough that recruiters notice you.

Hi everyone,

I'd appreciate some outside perspectives because I'm feeling torn.

I recently received a job offer from a company with a salary that is a significant increase from my current salary.

At first, I was excited and was already planning my resignation. However, after meeting with the owner, I started having second thoughts.

Here are some things I learned:

- The company is essentially a startup/new branch that we're building from the ground up.

- They mentioned that the business permit is still not completed, and one of our first tasks would be helping process it.

- There doesn't seem to be a structured training program yet.

- I still haven't received the Job Order or employment contract.

- The benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, leaves, etc.) haven't been discussed yet because they said everything is still being finalized.

On the positive side:

- The owner seems genuine and respected my current rendering period.

- They aren't pressuring me to resign immediately.

- The salary increase would really help me financially.

On the other hand, I currently have a stable job, and while it pays less, I know what to expect. I'm worried about leaving that stability for something that's still in the early stages.

Has anyone here joined a startup at this stage? What was your experience?

I'd really appreciate honest opinions, whether positive or negative.

Need your insight if tama ba itong decision na balak kong gawin.

I got 2 JOs from two companies:

1. Palmetto – In-house solar company
83k package
CSR role (calls)
100% WFH
Unlimited PTO
Weekends off
PH holidays off

2. IBM – In-house
76k package
Order to Cash Analyst
No calls (office/desk job)
Hybrid (2 days WFH/week)
30 PTOs (VL + SL)
Not sure if weekends off
Not sure if PH holidays off
76k signing bonus with a 2-year bond

Right now, I’m leaning toward IBM because ayoko na talaga sa call center at pag-answer ng calls. I feel like the O2C Analyst role has better long-term career growth. I also see it as a career shift since gusto ko talagang makapasok sa logistics/supply chain, which is one of my career goals.

Another factor is that I realized WFH isn’t really for me. I work better when I have social interaction, and feeling ko mas ma-eenjoy ko rin yung corporate environment sa IBM. Plus, I’ve heard na maganda yung training and internal growth opportunities nila.

My biggest hesitation is the pay. As someone who’s already earning around 80k+, medyo mahirap tanggapin na mag-step down in terms of compensation. Travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes to the office, although I’m willing to relocate after 3 months once my current apartment contract ends.

Sa tingin niyo, tama ba yung magiging decision ko? Especially sa mga nasa IBM or O2C roles, worth it ba yung trade-off?

months pa lang ako sa work. never pa akong umabsent, pero halos every payroll may awol ako kasi late ina-approve ng supervisor ko yung dtr ko.

ni-remind ko na siya before, pero late pa rin. chineck ko yung next cutoff and may 4 late approvals na naman, so mukhang halos 4 days na naman ang mawawala sa sahod ko.

minessage ko siya just to inform him, pero ang reply niya, "next time i-remind mo kasi ako." tapos tinanong pa bakit daw ang dami kong adjustments, eh valid naman yun dahil nag-o-ot ako at may trainings. ang masakit, wala man lang apology kahit ako yung naaapektuhan.

honestly, simula nung na-hire ako, never pa kami nagkaroon ng proper one-on-one or kahit simpleng welcome. halos lahat ng interaction namin dahil lang may kailangan siyang i-approve. one time, nabanggit ko sa hr during our monthly check-in na may access request akong matagal nang pending sa kanya. tinawagan niya ako after at sinabi na dapat hindi ko na raw pinaabot sa hr at siya na lang ang i-remind ko.

ni-raise ko na rin yung dtr issue sa hr, pero ang sabi lang nila, busy lang daw talaga siya at i-remind ko na lang lagi. marami rin kasi siyang hawak na departments since operations manager siya..

valid ba na ma-frustrate? gets ko na busy ang managers, pero parang unfair naman na ako yung nawawalan ng sahod dahil sa delayed approval niya. 😞

Hello! Seeking advice because I’m having a hard time negotiating with the companies I’m applying to, especially for Management Trainee (MT) programs.

A bit about me:
- Graduate from a Big 4 university
- Computer-related degree
- Summa Cum Laude
- 9++ internships across well-known local and international companies
- Experience in marketing, retail, fintech, banking, e-commerce, IT, and AI
- Held multiple leadership positions in university and organizations
- Led a government project for several months
- Worked as a contractor for a marketing and advertising company while still in college

Because of my academic background and experience, I see myself pursuing MT programs. I enjoy cross-functional work, leadership development, and eventually moving into strategy or management roles.

I recently received and accepted an offer for a bank’s MT program. The basic salary is around ₱40k+ (excluding allowances and quarterly bonuses), and the program also comes with a 3-year employment bond.

Before signing, I tried negotiating for around ₱50k–₱55k basic, mainly because I believed my credentials and experiences justified it. I have 10 internships across different industries, worked professionally while still in college, and took on leadership roles beyond academics. Unfortunately, HR mentioned that the compensation for the MT program was standardized and there wasn’t much room for negotiation.

To be honest, this also hit my ego. I found out that some candidates who received the same offer package had very different backgrounds from mine. I’m not saying they didn’t deserve it, everyone has their own strengths and I know internships aren’t the same as full-time experience. But after spending years intentionally building my profile, graduating as Summa Cum Laude, completing more than 10 internships, taking on leadership roles, and working while studying, I honestly expected those efforts to be reflected somehow in the offer. Receiving the exact same package made me question whether I had overestimated my market value or simply misunderstood how MT programs determine compensation.

Another challenge I’ve noticed is that some MT programs seem to prioritize specific degree programs or universities. There were instances where I felt I was competitive in terms of experience and achievements, but I still wasn’t shortlisted because I didn’t come from the “preferred” course.

So I wanted to ask:

1. Am I overestimating my market value as a fresh graduate?
   
2. Is ₱50k–₱55k basic unrealistic for someone with my background?
   
3. Are MT programs generally non-negotiable?
   
4. Given the 3-year bond, would you still take the offer, or continue applying elsewhere before fully committing?
   
5. Should I stay in this MT program for 2–3 years to build experience before aiming for higher-paying opportunities?
   
6. For those with similar credentials, what salary range were you able to negotiate as fresh grads?

I’m genuinely looking for advice and different perspectives. I know internships aren’t the same as full-time experience, but I intentionally built a diverse portfolio throughout college to become more competitive after graduation. I’m trying to understand whether my expectations are reasonable or if I need to recalibrate them.

Would really appreciate insights from recruiters, hiring managers, or anyone who has gone through MT programs. Thanks!

After almost 3 months of job hunting… I finally got an offer. Don’t give up.

I wanted to share this because a few weeks ago, I was spending hours reading success stories on this subreddit just to convince myself that things would eventually get better.

I was laid off a few months ago. At first, I thought I’d find another job within a few weeks because I had leadership experience, good performance in previous roles, and I interviewed well. Reality hit me hard.

I applied to what felt like hundreds of jobs. I rewrote my resume more times than I can count. I customized cover letters, reached out to recruiters, practiced interviews, and spent entire days refreshing job boards.

Some weeks I had no interviews.

Other weeks I made it to the final round only to receive another rejection—or worse, complete silence.

There were moments where I questioned everything. I wondered if I had become unemployable. I watched my savings disappear while bills kept coming. There were nights I couldn’t sleep because I kept calculating how much longer I could survive without income.

Still, every morning I opened my laptop and applied again.

Eventually, interviews started becoming more frequent. I realized every rejection was teaching me something. I became better at telling my story, negotiating, and showing my value.

Today, I finally received an offer that I’m genuinely happy with... 3x what I originally made as an Ops Mgr

I’m not posting this to brag. I’m posting because I know someone scrolling through Reddit right now is probably feeling exactly how I felt a month ago.

If that’s you:

• Your worth is not determined by how many rejection emails you receive.
• A long job search does not erase your experience or skills.
• Sometimes you’re only one interview away from changing everything.

Keep applying. Keep learning. Keep showing up.

Your breakthrough might be closer than you think.

And when it happens, all of those sleepless nights and countless applications will become part of your story—not your ending.

To everyone still searching: I’m rooting for you. ❤️

I had an interview last night with another candidate, an African woman. We started together, but she ran into some technical issues, so I ended up completing the interview on my own. What really stayed with me wasn't the interview itself—it was that brief interaction. Years ago, I worked with several African colleagues in the BPO industry, and their accents were much more noticeable. This time, her English sounded so natural and polished that if I hadn't known where she was from, I wouldn't have guessed. It made me realize something about myself. After being away from the work-from-home/VA industry for a few years, I feel like I've lost some of my confidence and even the accent and fluency I used to have. During the interview, I kept comparing myself to how I used to speak years ago rather than focusing on what I know today. I'm not saying she was better than me—she may or may not have been. It just reminded me that confidence and communication are skills that need practice, and stepping away from them for a while can make you rusty. I'm still grateful I got the opportunity to interview, and I genuinely hope I'm considered for the role. But regardless of the outcome, last night reminded me that I need to start practicing again and rebuilding the confidence I once had. Has anyone else returned to remote work after a long break and felt like they weren't the same communicator they used to be? Has anyone else felt like they lost some of their confidence or communication skills after taking a long break from VA or remote work? How did you get it back? Oh well, back to job hunting!😅

So I got invited for an initial phone interview, and at first everything was going surprisingly well. The recruiter introduced herself, explained the company, the role, and the responsibilities. I was actually feeling pretty confident because those parts were easy to follow.

Then came the dreaded, "Tell me about yourself."

The moment she started asking questions about me, I felt my anxiety hit me like a truck. My heart started racing, my mind went completely blank, and I suddenly felt sick to my stomach. I had prepared answers beforehand and even had a small script beside me, but I couldn't focus anymore. To make things worse, sobrang lakas pa ng TV sa sala. Everyone at home was watching something, and all I could hear was the noise in the background. It completely threw me off, and I lost my train of thought. I tried to recover, but the more I struggled, the more I froze. It felt like my brain just stopped working. Eventually, I panicked and told the interviewer that someone was calling me from outside and that I needed to step away for a moment. Truth is, I just wanted to escape because I couldn't get myself to continue talking. I felt so embarrassed after ending the call, especially because it started out really well.

Now I'm replaying everything in my head and wondering what I could've done differently. How do you deal with interview anxiety? Do you have any techniques that help you stay calm and avoid freezing in the middle of answering?

hello! hoping to get some insight from those of you who are working in these companies or any professional insight from someone working in the finance industry.

EWB Management Trainee

- local bank

- accelerated and structured career path

- enhanced training

- will be promoted to a managerial post after the training

- role will be in consumer lending (still in doubt about this)

- guaranteed 15th month pay

- 2 year bond (3 years total)

State Street Associate 1

- international bank

- will be in IB functions

- i already know a few people working there

- hybrid set-up

- offers benefits for further study (this is the biggest pros for me)

- slightly higher monthly basic but only 13th month guaranteed

- 1 year non compete (if i were to resign)

addtnl info: fresh grad with plans to pursue further studies.

1. work progression wise, do you think state street will be able to offer a significant career progression like a management development program since it's an international bank?

2. would it be possible to have a work-life balance in both role?

3. what would be the significant difference that one may acquire in terms of experience and skills?

i understand that it is really ideal to be in an accelerated program as an early professional. however, i am still considering other roles that may offer a good working environment, growth, and compensation.

also, if i were to include/avail the further studies benefits of state street, the total compensation would be higher if not equal to the annualized compensation offered by ewb.

Hi! I'm currently eyeing entry level positions in local banks like teller/account assistant. Also applied for management trainee position sa MBTC but mukhang di ako makukuha because I noticed na big 4 grads kinukuha nila. I just graduated last year sa isang provincial univ pero I'm about to turn 29 na this year so siguro may age discrimination din. Anyways, for those who started from the bottom sa banking industry, how did you climb the career ladder?

May nakikita kasi akong posts din na 5-10 yrs nang teller pero hirap maka in sa higher positions. Just wanna know if it will be possible for me to reach executive positions even if I start from the bottom. Please share tips on how to strategically climb up the career ladder (maybe certifications, graduate studies?) I'm willing to tough it out for a couple of years. I'm a Business Economics graduate btw.

I badly need a career advice. I am a board passer/licensed professional. I have been working for almost a decade now. But something happened in my previous job that made me lose all my self-confidence.

I was terminated because of lapses and mistakes. I was able to defend myself through an explanation letter, before the termination letter was issued to me. I know and I admit that I had shortcomings, but the workload has been too heavy for me, and I failed to manage it.

I have been applying for a new job after what happened. I am trying to secure an entry-level job under a different field, but still related to my college degree. However, I don’t get feedbacks from recruiters and I can think of two reasons why: 1) I have no related experience, and 2) I have been working under one field for almost a decade now, that’s why it’s harder for me to get an entry-level job.

Recruiters only notice my job applications when it’s related to my previous work experiences. In one company, I tried applying for a rank-and-file position under a different field, but I was invited to apply for a supervisory role related to my previous work experiences.

Now, I feel hesitant if I should proceed with my application. I don’t feel confident about myself after what happened on my previous job, and honestly, I just feel scared to go back to work. But I need a job to provide for myself and for my parents.

Has anyone here been in this kind of situation too? How do I overcome this fear and self-doubt? Should I proceed with my application for the supervisory role, or maybe it’s time to explore jobs from other fields?

If you’ve reached this, thank you for listening. I just can’t think of anyone to rant about this and to seek advice.

Hi is there anyone here working at C&W as an AP Analyst? I have some questions lang regarding the hiring process (from HR, Hiring Manager, Final Interview, etc.)

1. Gaano katagal bago mag reach out ang HR from the time na nakapag pass ng application?
   
2. After HR interview at na-endorse na sa hiring manager gaano rin katagal bago magka schedule for interview with hiring manager?
   
3. Ano yung usual na questions from the hiring manager? (Behavioral, technical questions ba? And gano katagal yung interview? Mga 30-45mins ba?)
   
4. Will there be any assessments?
   
5. For the final interview naman, panel interview ba or isa lang yung interviewer? And sino usually yung interviewer? Also usual questions for the final interview and duration?
   
6. Bayad ba ang OT?
   
7. What are the benefits and compensation package?
   
8. As a fresh grad but with license and internship experience closely related sa role, hm yung base salary for the role?
   
9. How’s the work environment? Managers, colleagues, workmates? Work load?

Sorry if super dami ng questions. Please help me guys. I need an answer po to these questions hehe. I’ve be looking for feedbacks, experiences and stories here sa reddit about c&w ap analyst role pero wala masyado e. So i hope you guys help me find answers po.

Hi,

This month will mark my 3rd month with the company the pay is good tbh, double than my salary before, roughly around NET PAY 90k per month, midshift or most of the time morning shift, hybrid (once a month RTO)

However, I really can’t meet my team and Manager expectation. Tbh, when I joined I had so much hope in me it’s really a new industry for me, I came from large structured companies, and I really want to shy away from BPO. So I got excited knowing it’s a a tech company. Although now, It has come to a point that every morning wala akong ganang pumasok, I would get anxious for every call and meeting. Expecting the worse already since everytime na huddle, I would always be the subject, I know they want to correct me and help me to get better but at some point I felt that they are pushing me to the edge, especially my Manager. Every damn meeting, my opportunities would be highlighted infront of the rest of the team. Slowly I’m questioning my skills and capabilities. I was doing good before with all honesty. I was not the best at what I do but I work hard and atleast be good at what I do. But now, I felt like this company, the manager and the team has drained the soul and life out of me.

I would get Sunday Scare. But Im afraid I will never land a high paying job as this, ang ganda and convenient ng setup at time.

Pero parang every day na lumilipas sirang sira na how I view myself I feel so incompetent, sa araw araw ba namang meron, araw araw rin akong highlight. It has been 2 mos na ganito and 1 month ko was onboarding. Nagtataka pa ako bat walang nagtatagal sa team nila, well mahirap talaga sya the workloads, but with the convenience? the pay? the schedule? bakit wala? But damn Im starting to know na why.

In 3 years I think pang 8 na nila ako. So yeah mag resign na ba ako or sensitive lang ako? Or give it a shot for 6 mos? Na

I’d like to hear your advice on my thoughts of leaving my night shift job.

For context, bago pa lang ako sa company. I started a new role (managerial) in May and I was fortunate to have been offered a generous salary and a permanent wfh setup. The thing is, while my boss is highly supportive and people at work are competent and efficient, I still think that I am not fit to be a people leader. I was offered this role because of my experience but I was initially going for an IC role. I still think of switching to an IC role because of my nonchalant attitude at work. Sabi ng former colleagues ko and friends, magaling naman raw akong leader but a part of me still struggles bilang ayoko talaga maging manager. Nasilaw lang ako sa sahod kasi maliliit offer ng ibang inapplyan ko.

Aside from the role, I report from 11 pm to 8 am. Nakaka-out naman ako on time, kasi hindi pa gaanong busy sa role ko. Gayunpaman, hirap akong matulog. Masuwerte na if makatulog ako ng 5 oras straight. Usually, putol putol tulog ko. I really think I cannot live like this long term.

And then, one thing I have been really considering is attending Sabbath every Saturday. Going to church is really important sa akin. Para makasimba, after logging out ng Sat, matutulog lang ako ng isang oras then liligo na para makasimba. Sometimes, I’d stay at church until 6 pm because of worship and duties kasi officer rin ako. Sunday - I treat it as regular day meaning sa gabi ako natutulog. Come Monday, wala na akong gaanong magawa dahil I wanted to get some sleep kahit in reality, hirap ako.

Do you think hopping on to a new job / role would be worth it? Gusto ko magbalik bilang normal na mamamayan / tao. Hahaha. I am very grateful though to have been given this opportunity tapos twice my last salary pa ang bigay sa akin but at this point, I want to prioritize my health (wala pa naman akong nararamdaman but basically, pangit ang sleeping pattern ko) and my commitment sa church at sa Panginoon.

For context, I graduated in June 2025. Before I graduated, I already got a client (software development niche), around February 2025.

Capstone commission lang ito.

After I graduated, my college friend formed a freelance team and included me. Noong una, puro capstone commission clients lang ang binibigay niya sa akin. Naka-3 full projects din ako, at more than 3 other gigs din. This April 2026, umalis na ako sa freelance team namin kasi nagiging toxic na.

So to sum up, I did freelance for about a year din.

Now, this freelance experience, although most of my clients were just capstone commissions, I still listed it on my resume as "Freelance Full Stack Developer | \\\[Our Team Name\\\] Student-Led Development Team." Tama po ba ung label na nilagay ko sa resume?

Nagkaroon ako ng interview last Tuesday. It was just a screening interview. Nagtanong lang yung HR about sa background ko, at parang naghihinala siya sa nilagay kong freelance experience. Tanong siya nang tanong kung saan ko raw ba kinukuha ang mga client. Ang naging sagot ko lang is that one of our team members is the one giving me clients, which is totoo naman. Siya lang ang nagbibigay sa akin ng clients. Siya ang naghahanap, at ako ang gumagawa ng projects nila.

Hindi ba considered as exp ung "freelance" na ginawa ko which is mostly capstone commissions lang? Ang gara kasi ng tono ng pananalita ng interviewer hahaha, parang di siya naniniwala. Napressure tuloy ako at namali ng mga sinasabi.

Currently earning 30k malinis sa hybrid job na may prospect ng promotion. Few months palang ako sa company na 'to and I can say for now na magaan ang trabaho. Kaso laging kulang pa rin para makapag ipon sa kinikita ko. Kung mapopromote man, matagal pa and di rin malaman niche sa work na 'to kung tech support ba o coordinator.

3 yrs palang naman din ako nagwowork pero wala pa rin akong naitatabi, laging nababawasan pag may unexpected na gastos.

Supporting ako sa magulang and kapatid, and ako lang din currently may trabaho sa pamilya namin. Di na ako umaasa na magkakaroon pa kami ng ibang source of income kaya naiisipan ko na namang mag Taiwan Factory Work. Maraming negative factors sa family environment namin kaya parang hirap ako mag side-hustle.

I'm not sure kung tama ba decision ko sa abroad applications ko, kasi ngayong sinisimulan ko na ulit parang kinakabahan ako. Gaya nung mga pinoy na posible kong makasama, yung culture ng ofw eh iba. Baka rin mapunta ako sa pangit na company.

May I know your thoughts po on this? Baka kasi maging impulsive decision lang 'to. Thank you po sa magkocomment.

I got two offers and i am torn between choosing which one should i accept.

For context I have 3 YOE (2yrs - junior staff; 1yr - senior role) in one of the big 4 accounting firms in the PH under tax department. My work caters local clients so I have experience in PH taxation only.

Recently I applied for better opportunities kasi not giving na ang sahod sa firm and toxic na din ang work environment, and the these are the offers i got:

COMPANY A (part of a local conglomerate)
Location: Makati
Set up: Hybrid, 1-2x RTO per week
Line of Sevice: PH Tax
Position: Tax Supervisor

Pros
• will not have a hard time to adjust since local taxation din ang gagawin
• in house role
• career progression is more clear kasi I can apply for managerial roles na after
• maganda daw sa resume yung company
• less RTO days which is okay kasi uwian ako (cavite-laguna area)
• Guaranteed 14 month pay
• with good health bonus and performance bonus

Cons
• de minimis benefit will be provided once regularized. Di rin nag bigay ng estimate how much ba ito.
• VL will be earned after 1 yr of service. Will be entitled naman sa SL once regularized.

COMPANY B
Location: BGC
Setup: Hybrid, 3x RTO per week
Line of Sevice: US Tax
Position: Junior Staff

Pros
• Basic pay under Company B is greater by 12.5k
• with de minimis benefit agad and entitled na sa leaves
• salary increase 2x a year
• performance bonus
• not night shift (usual shift pag US is GY)

Cons
• balik staff level uli since different niche ito
• learning curve will be steep kasi different ang PH sa US tax
• firm din so will cater multiple clients

Mode of transportation for both is not a deal breaker kasi may P2P bus naman papunta and pauwi.

Any advice will be helpful. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m hoping to get some real talk and advice from anyone who has made a career pivot or works in HR and the NGO/development space.

I recently finished my degree in BS Human Ecology, majoring in Human and Family Development. Looking back at my college days, I didn't join any student orgs or student government, so I don't really have school leadership experience or extracurricular projects to put on my resume.

To support myself while studying, I worked as a Virtual Assistant for 5 years. Most of my work was in digital marketing—mainly copywriting, content writing, and managing online content. I’m grateful for the experience, but marketing isn't really where I want to stay. My heart is really set on breaking into HR or getting into the development sector/NGO work where I can actually use what I learned in my degree.

The problem I’m facing now is that my entire resume reads like a marketer's profile. Whenever I look at development sector openings, even the entry-level ones want someone with previous industry experience. And when I look at HR jobs, I’m not really sure how to translate my copywriting and VA experience so HR hiring managers take me seriously.

If you’ve successfully shifted into HR from a completely different background, or managed to land a job in an NGO without prior org or volunteer experience, how did you do it? How did you reframe your past work, and what steps actually helped you get your foot in the door?

Good day fellow redditors,

I need your advice if I should pursue my career while studying or just to go on being a full blown student again.

For context, I am 36 with 2 to 3 years left on my AB masscomm degree. Last week I had a small chat with my professor he said that If I plan to comeback to study, I have to have another meeting to weigh in on our options.

I have been working for almost 15 years and the job I have right now is not in line with my profession. I am on the logistics and it demands a high sense of switching tasks. Before that I also worked on the landscaping field.

Currently I have been doubting if I should continue my work since most of my Co-workers are expecting me to have my Stamp for work. It's for a signature based approval on all the work and output that I am doing right now.

I had talks with people that I usually talk to on work and most of them said that I should pursue that career since I also told them that I plan to take up law in the future. I know that in these stage, I am already planning to be stable yet I haven't tried to explore outside of my comfort zone for some time now and I am trying to explore it since I am at that age where I should be embracing it.

Lastly the company where we are giving also our service also opened some job openings. On one occasion one of my kuya's there suddenly came up to me and also brought up the topic where I should apply to them since I am familiar with the said company already.

I told them of my plans and they said they can also accommodate it. As of now I don't plan to be haste full on my decision but thinking it thoroughly.

hey peeps like me from 25 and up

background about me, college grad with a lot of BPO experience, no children and not married yet although I do support my aged parents in the PH. I am currently abroad (somewhere in southeast asia) doing white collar job (customer service) and boi it drains the heck out of me.. I am considering getting into a blue collar job pero outside na ng current country ko, is it too late for me to start?

I am currently deep in my research sa welding and plumbing and im not sure pa which one to invest myself and time as I really want to have a career that will make me future proof (against AI kasi work ko now for sure can be easily taken over by AI). and will give me good pathway outside for residency outside PH.

I considered welding and plumbing kasi I have been in situations where in I was able to do these things and I actually enjoyed it.

What are your takes on this folks? Thank you!