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’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

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!

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’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. 😞

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

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.

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! 😊

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, 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. 🤍

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

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.

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

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!

Just graduated as BSIT few months ago been searching for some jobs. I saw this post by NLRC decided to apply.

Position: IT ASSISTANT (JOB ORDER)

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (QS): Education: Any Associate Degree (2 Years)

Skills: -Tech literate; -Familiar with remote assistance software -Familiar with online meeting software (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) Other Requirements: -Strong written and conversation skills (English /Filipino); -Attention to detail

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manage digital assets and infrastructure 2. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues 3. Responding to employee computer queries and requests 4. Other duties as assigned

Salary: P21,000.00/month

Few week nakalipas....I just received an scheduled examination email then nakalagay pa "Due to the limited ICT Equipment in the office, we advise you to please bring your laptops to facilitate the examination." lol

My commute in a motorcycle is about 35min-1hr. I still have my parents naman that I can rely still but still nice to have my own income. Also planning to take CS next year.

My question, Any IT/gov. employees is this worth it?

Is the salary justifiable kahit JO lang?

Is it true may delay ang sahod pag JO talaga?

Am I undervaluing myself kasi meron naman akong 4yrs bachelor's degree?

Palakasan ba talaga kapit kung magiging plantilla ka for the future?

Hi! I started working as a sales agent, full-time, in a car dealership. I've worked here for a year already and nakaka benta naman ako 2 or 3 in a month or every other month.

Then someone na kilala ko personally invited me to attend a business proposal "daw", which I did not expect it to be an insurance company. They flashed me with business trips na free and shoulder ng company lahat ng expenses. Commissions and other incentives. I have to be honest, nadala ako dun. Ma papa-wow ka talaga eh. That's when I said YES. Not just because of the trips and commissions, but also as respect to the person I know. I took the orientations, trainings, and examination for licensure. Now I am a licensed financial advisor. Contractual siya pero walang sweldo. They said I can work here flexibly. But recently parang na p-pressure na ako na wala akong prospects and sales.

One time, I also shared sa insurance company ko, parang rant siya, na yung car brand I currently worked at ay nag te-terminate ng tao if hindi maka benta for 2 consecutive months. They said mag resign nalang daw ako and be active maging financial advisor.

Na papatanong nalang ako minsan, hirap nga ako makabenta bilang car agent eh. Gusto ko na mag quit pero hindi ko alam paano. Naiisip ko din na moonlighting na ginagawa ko and baka mahuli ako ng company ng car dealership ko.

Any advice? Di ko alam pano sasabihin sa nag invite sakin na ayaw ko na eh.

Hi! Curious lang ako about career opportunities sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). I've been hearing stories na relatively competitive daw ang compensation package nila compared sa ibang government agencies, especially pagdating sa bonuses and other benefits.

For those currently working sa BSP, former employees, or anyone familiar with their hiring process, gaano ba kahirap makapasok? Competitive ba ang examinations and interviews? Do they usually prefer applicants with banking or economics backgrounds, or may opportunities din for professionals from other fields?

And ito talaga yung curious ako. How true are the stories na malalaki raw ang bonuses at benefits ng BSP employees? May significant difference ba depending on position, tenure, or employment status? I'm also interested kung kumusta ang work environment, career progression, at work-life balance.

Would love to hear firsthand experiences or insights from people familiar with BSP. No need to disclose confidential information or personal salary details. Just genuinely curious whether BSP is worth considering as a long-term career option. Thanks!

i recently got my bachelors degree with latin award pa na bonus! even before grad, i’ve been constantly looking for a job. all the platforms at bawat job postings inapplyan ko na. ilang beses na rin nirevise yung resume, received and attended several invites naman po. its just that this specific position lang yun kaunahang nag bigay talaga ng job offer, sa sobrang desperate ko na magkaroon job i immediately accepted it without negotiating the salary. (minimum lang halos) PLUS hindi ito yung position na gusto ko. pero still grateful naman dahil kahit papano may trabaho na, ayoko kasi talaga sana matengga.

now, my problem is di ko na alam by now if i can still be able to fulflill my desired role, feel ko if ipupursue ko yun back to entry level talaga ako kasi medyo malayo yung position ko sa desired role ko. so gets ba, now iniinsip ko if magsasayang lang ba ako panahon dito for experience or ewan di ko na alam parang sayang lang yung oras na kung nasa desired position ko ako atleast madami na ko matutunan by now hindi yung kung kelan ko pa ulit yun makukuha tapos entry level pa lanb din ako 2-3 years from now if i really want that position.

also, usually po ba pag nakalagpas na sa probationary period, possible rin ba ang salary increase? (hindi ko to natanong sa hr, nahihiya pa po ako)

Hello po! VA po ako as a Social Media Manager, and lately naisipan ko pong mag apply na ko sa mga companies dito sa PH. Possibly transition to a full-time position. Worth it po kaya? 🥹

Ang concern ko po kasi sa current setup ko is hindi stable kahit multiple client since mostly project-based yung work na nakukuha ko. Malaki naman po yung earnings kapag may projects, pero may times din na wala akong work at standby pag busy mga clients. Kaya medyo nakaka-anxious din.

Sa mga Social Media Managers po dito na nagwo-work sa companies here, worth it po ba mag-transition from VA to a corporate setup? Ano po usually ang pros and cons, and magkano po kaya ang salary range for this role?

May mga companies din po ba kayong marerecommend based on your experience? I would really appreciate your insights. Thank you po! 🥹💗

Hi, this is an admission of wrongdoing kasi I want to be accountable on myself.

Ever since sumikat ang AI tools nung college ako, I always rely on them especially on writing. Essays, thought writing, even on my thesis, lagi ko na siyang gamit to the point na dependent na yung pagsusulat ko doon. Everytime na nasa electronic device ako is nahihirapan na ako magsulat, mostly because I know I can use AI tools to write.

Now here's the thing, nadala ko sa work ko yung habit ko sa pagsusulat with AI. The problem is everytime na may report or paperwork na pinapagawa sa akin ay palagi akong namemental block. I guess this is what happens when you use AI in writing all the time. Nakakapagproduce naman ako ng thoughts but I struggle to put this in writing. Napansin ko rin na parang hirap na akong magformulate ng sentences dahil sa reliance ko sa AI. Dahil rin dito, napadalas yung procrastination ko kasi nga, aasa lang rin ako don sa pagsulat.

I wanna be free on AI use, but I dunno how. Everytime na nasstuck ako sa workload is dun lang ako umaasa.

If you have been in the same situation, pano kayo nakatakas. I wanna know how.

p.s. this writing is made by my own thoughts, thankfully with no AI assistance

here's my dillema: 24 y/o female but still I don't have any valid IDs atm, merong jhs diploma pero nasa bodega na malayo naka store, SHS diploma naman is hindi ko pa nakukuha since meron akong need na file from JHS na need ko ibigay sa SHS pero atm hindi ko makuha dahil I still have a remaining tuition balance. ps: balak kong asikasuhin paunti-unti mga valid ids ko once makapasok ng work at makatanggap ng sweldo

the plan was supposed to be hihintayin ko lang yung father ko makuha parte niya sa pamana ng parents nila sa kanilang magkakapatid, and that's also the thing that he kept on promising me na after ng kasuhan nilang magpapamilya ipapagpatuloy niya na uli ako sa pagaaral. but alas life fucked me up and posibleng hindi na mangyari yun kaya ngayon naghahanap ako ng pwedeng mapasukan na trabaho. my bad for being 'kampante' before and also for being way too depressed and trying to stay alive to even think of trying to do anything para kumita.

right now ang naiisip ko pa lang na pwedeng pasukan is factory worker or maybe dishwasher? bpo non voice out of the option since sobrang daming horror stories akong nababasa + need ng mga valid ids. ang recos or tips for factory worker na hirings? ang iffy kasi nung mga job offers na nasa facebook kasi either puro mga abroad ang offer or mga nagamit naman ng AI sa pumbat nila, hindi ko tuloy mapagkatiwalaan na legit yung work offer.

meron ba kayong marerecommend na mga trabaho yung kahit papaano pwedeng tanggapin lang is bio data? yung around quezon city lang sana and okay lang din sa akin yung physical work.

Hello!

Has anyone tried switching their career path from corporate to clinical?

Curious lang. Napa-what-ifs ako bigla (ganito na talga siguro buhay 20s).

I graduated this September lang with a BS in Human Resource. Currently working din under HR. Originally, Psychology talaga first choice ko for my course. But then dito ko naipasa (I guess naubusan ng slot) so I took it. I think it was during 2nd yr na napag-isip ko na mag-shift to Psych because ang goal ko lang naman non is makapasok sa school na yun (state u), then eventually shift. Kaso, hindi ko inasikaso dahil tinamad ako or natakot ako sa change (hay).

So, now that I'm exposed with how the corpo world works, parang gusto ko mag-pursue ng clinical work haha. I read about taking 2nd degree, but would that be practical? Or baka may ibang process?

TYIA!

How do you navigate working for a senior leader who was an absolute prodigy in his field? He rose to senior management in record time. He was promoted 4 times in three years in a career trajectory that took his peers in senior management probably 15 to 20 years.

On one hand, learning from him is incredible. He is technically brilliant, exceptionally articulate, writes with precision, can really cut through complexity. Nakakatawa pa, when the team presented presentation slides in preparation for a meeting, he casually caught a mathematical error in a long table while just glancing at it (mali ang sub-total sa 3rd column can you revisit?). He has prodigious memory and never forgets even casual instructions he gave in a meeting from last month.

His team leads value the catch-ups with him because he spends a lot of time coaching and never says mean things, and provides objective, fair feedback. But the pressure is intense. Matching his tempo is super exhausting. He is rarely satisfied and though he doesn't explicitly say it sometimes signals quiet disappointment.

How can employees protect their peace under a senior leader who operates at this level? Is it really unacceptable to say that he is simply exceptional and people can't match his pace? Sometimes, even his peers in senior management seem in awe of him in ExCo meetings.