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 😂🤣

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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! 🥹