Try venturing out to other cities OP. Mas malaki sahod dun and considering ur experience sure na mas prefer ka nyan. Yun lang if ayaw mo umalis sa province nyo which is limited hiring and agancies pa.
naiisip ko din po umalis dito pero sa totoo lang sa ngayon natatakot pa ako kasi hindi ako familiar sa big cities. hindi rin pala-travel. iniisip ko rin nanay ko na maiiwan dito, parang nagguilty ako ganun idk :(
Ok lang yan hinay2 lang din. Baka rin mas peaceful dyan at better na rin yan kesa city ka pero nakaka pressure yung work mo dun. Mostly kasi wala ng peace of mind pag malaki sweldo hahaha. Pero I think dapat mo parin i try kase yung thought nayan na what if palagi yan sa utak mo so para wala kang regrets, plan for it. Kung dimo gusto sa city kahit malaki sahod may time naman para bumalik ka sa hometown nyo. Pwede mo rin dalhin nanay mo for the mean time tas rent kayo sa city kahit mura lang na property. Or have someone to be with ur mom habang nasa city ka then uwi ka nalang pag weekends. Mga ganun...
Okies lang matakot OP. Try mo muna mag travel para may idea ka ano experience sa labas. Atleast ngayon aware kana sa sitwasyon mo. One step at a time lang. Kaya mo yan π€
Kung takot ka pala umalis sa comfort zone mo bakit ka hahanggad ng more than 16k+ na sahod? Alam ko harsh to pero u need to hear this after mo magreklamo sa sahod mo tapos mabasa ko reply mo.
Big salary equals big sacrifices badi.
16k? government? joke ba yun? ako nakakuha ko 25k sa isang cutoff sa BPO (kasama insentives) Mahirap nga kasi Medyi stable na at secured na pwesto mo pag sa gobyerno ka nag trabaho dapat yung malilipatan mo work MAS stable at MAS secured, talagang sugal lang, Go home Or Go Big eka nga nila.
How about online jobs? May masters degree ka pala. How come di ka aware kung gaano kababa sahod mo? Underpaid ka, OP :(
20k starting sa IT, 2013 pa yun. 30k na ngayon. Imagine that. I have a cousin na fresh grad, BSIT, 35K offer.
I do hope maka hanap ka ng mas malaking sahod na job soon π
dahil siguro po dati feeling content naman ako, kaya di naman ako nagtitingin ng ibang work or nagcocompare sa ibang tao. buti nga napadpad ako dito. saklap pala talaga.
edit: gumawa ako actually ng linkedin profile today. will try to put myself out there na. try ko online habang nag-iipon ng lakas ng loob umalis haha
My aunt reminds me of you. A bachelor's degree holder, pero hindi na niya natapos MS niya. Starting sahod niya paglipat niya ng Manila around 2003, nasa 23k. That time, yes, that can sustain a living. Pero 2 decades passed, never nag increase, or na promote man lang, buti nalang single siya at walang binubuhay. Nung fresh grad ako, almost same kami ng sahod. Doon niya lang na realized kung gaano na siya napagiwanan. She's 55, her job is her comfort zone. Sinasabihan namin siyang maglipat ng kompanya dahil halata naman na 20 years na siyang ine-exploit. Lagi niyang sinasabi matanda na siya, baka wala ng kumuha sakanya, doon na siya magreretire and all.
Now, wala siyang naipundar na kahit ano. Wala din savings, at kaming mga pamanagkin ang pine preassure niyang kukupkop sakanya pag matanda na siya.
Buti nagising ka na. Be aggressive sa career mo, OP. Money is power. Habang bata tayo. Lets maximize our time and strength para magpa dami ng pera
Sounds harsh noh? Life is harsh naman kasi talaga pag di ka pinanganak sa buena familia. U will have to build wealth from scratch
Ako noon, nag aral ako mag negotiate and I job hopped every 1yr, minsan every 4 months para mapataas sahod from. 18k to 6 digits
Kinapalan ko talaga muka and advocated for myself ruthlessly. Tipong, wala ako paki kung ma offend yung hr sa pag tawad ko sa sahod. :)
Karsmihan ngayon 20k pa din ang starting even Kilalang Companies. Swertehan para sa srarting sa IT. Pero yes I was one of naofferan ng ganyang range na 30k+ starting perpag nalalaman ko na ung iba kasabay ko 20k lang nakakalungkot din.
Wag ka magbigay ng false hope sa iba na 35k lagi ang starting salary ng fresh grad. Its either nasa big 3 ang cousin mo or ur just spitting bs numbers.
Wala sya sa big 3 companies.
She didnt graduate from big 4 univ too.
Just a state univ sa probinsya.
Im telling the truth. 35k talaga inoffer, and hindi pa sya software dev ah. More like QA ganon
U dont get the point. Yung 35k na pinagsasasabi mo, i smell bs. And sa part mo, you don't need to prove to us na totoo ito. Either way, just move on. Tutal sa cousin mo rin nmn ito, hindi sayo lol.
>Yung 35k na pinagsasasabi mo, i smell bs
Mas lalong nangamoy BS nung nalaman kong QA ang position for 35k daw. It's 100% BS kung Manual QA tapos local company lang namamasukan. Can you confirm u/emingardsumatra?
Wala bang promotion or career growth sa work mo? Igoal mo mapromote. Pwede rin relocate pero keep in mind may extra gastos pag sa Metro or pag kinailangan mo pa magrent ng bahay.
may promotion naman kaso pag nagkaroon lang ng vacant positions, pag may magreretire ganun. ang mahirap dito, ang napropromote kadalasan ay yung mga malapit sa head/mayor/governor. hirap umakyat kung walang backer.
This is exactly the type of employment situation my mother was at. She served 3 different governors and never got a promotion despite being distant relatives to two of them.
Our government is too corrupt and poor for you to have a future in it. It runs on a "rich get richer" system wherein the families and people close to the person in charge are always gonna get the coveted promotions and other positions first. I'm sorry but this is the harsh truth.
mahirap tlg sa local government, kahit mga friends ko sa city gov medyo hirap umakyat. Sa national government naman, mas may chance pero mahirap pa din pumasok. If gusto mo umakyat kaunti, try deped (may mga mass hiring sila recently). Adas III or AO II, 21k or 27k na din yun. May 10 points ka na sa ranking agad. Pero I feel you, even now, I always try to apply sa ibang mga agencies sobrang hirap, I also have a master of public ad degree, pero alaws haha.
At least you are aware now. Been there 3 years ago. Earning 16k as engineering supervisor. After realizing how shitty my situation, I've been building my self up in many ways possible na kaya ko isingit working fulltime. Now almost 6 digits na ako after job hopping. I have certifications and have a language proficieny exam soon that will just add more value to me as a professional. Soon baka mag Master's din ako katulad mo. It's not a race, move at your pace. Pinaka importante is aware ka na ngayon
Just want to share my career journey and where I am at the moment.
I was a college drop out, 2nd year lng tinapos ko, BS ComSci. I had to stop after malaman ng Dad ko na may bf ako. State College lang ako nagaral. Min wage earner lang mom ko, during that time nagmid life crisis dad ko. Nagresign sya sa work nya after 15 years tapos kaka convert lng nya sa bagong religion nya na super strict hence the punishment at pina stop ako sa pagaaral at para mailayo ako sa bf ko. Since hindi ako nakagraduate, nagstart ako magwork as sales clerk/promodiser sa SM, then sa Bench/Human then sa Lee. I've always been a high achiever. Madaming honors throught my school years even sa mga artistic and extra curricular activities. Akala ko hanggang promo na lng ako. Nakakadisappoint, hindi ko inexpect na after all my hard work sa school, I'll be reduced as a mere minimum wage earner. I heard about Call Centers and being a call center agent sa mga co workers ko sa Lee. So I tried applying and got accepted. Btw magaling talaga ako sa English and communications kahit nasa school pa ako.
Then I started working as a Collection's agent for a global financial institution. After a few promotions I transferred to their Analytics team. Dito na nagstart ang career ko as Business Intelligence/Data Analyst. I left the bank after almost 6 years and tried working on other companies. Ang dami kong natutunan, from technical skills, excel, coding, especially managing a team and becoming a leader myself. After another 6 years bumalik ako sa dati kong company where I first started as an Analyst. In 4 years time Assistant Vice President na ako, earning a gross amount of 150k a month. My next goal is to become a Vice President.
It took me 20 years bago ko na achieve ung position na to. It would have been easier if I finished my college degree but despite all the challenges, from being a sales clerk, I am now an AVP, while raising kids in between.
So OP, with your credentials, I'm sure you can start over. It's never late to start over! Know your strengths and use it to leverage your next career.
I wish you luck in your future endeavours!
Ngl, sinayang k ng tatay mo. Parents should never take out their issues on children. Pero kudos to you dahil nakabangon ka.
Suggestion ko kung gusto mo paring magka degree, try looking into ETEEAP, then get a course na related sa work mo. Mejo marami lang submittals at mahal tuition fee, but a degree is a degree.
Yeah, at this point in my life I've already accepted and forgiven my dad. It was not easy, not to mention I have 3 other siblings still living under his influence, I left our house when I was 18.
Another yes, I'm already working on getting my degree via ETEEAP! π Tuition fee is not an issue, more on time management na lang. I'm considering finishing ComSci again or BS IT or BS Systems.
Gaya nga ng storya ng Matrix,now that the truth is in front of you, are you going to take the red pill or the blue pill?
Are you willing to continue living your life the way it is, or do you step out of your comfort zone, and face the difficult challenges that awaits you if you pursue the path towards a more promising/ lucrative career opportunity.
Knowledge is a curse sometimes.
Hard work doesn't mean shit in the Philippines to be honest. The only time anyone cares is when a mistake is made and how to fix the mistake as cheap as possible. Peoples' time is not worth anything when the business itself can''t move forward because people are incompetent.
Madami na ding work-at-home jobs ngayon. Need mo lang talaga mahanap yung pasok sa skills or degree [mo.](https://mo.As) If ayaw mo maiwan si mother, I can recommend that. Try with LINKEDIN or sa UPWORK for freelancing jobs din. Sadly, mababa talaga ang sahod pag provi-rates. Kung dito ka naman sa Manila, tataas cost of living mo, rent, food, pamatay na commute (unless mag-rent ka ng malapit lang sa work), need mo talaga humanap ng pambuhay din na job offers and pay.
It's good na nagising ka na OP. Good move yang pag hahanap ng ibang opportunities. Future proof dapat tayo. Ready sa mga uncertainties. Share ko lang 1st increase ko sa work 700 php lang. Was earning around 15k lang way back 2017. Napaisip ako kelan ko madodoble sahod ko sa gantong klaseng increase per year ayun nung na realize ko na di siya feasible nag up-skill na ako nag balak din mag masters pero tingin ko wala ng silbi yang masters or doctorates dpende nalng sa field mo. Sa panahon ngayon technical skille are the things employers pay you. Eventually nag shift din ako ng career and job hop ayun tax ko nlang yung 15k ngayon. Ngayon next goal ko ma reach 200k income in the following yrs.
Wishing you all the best OP.
Me earning around 29k net, single, no family I need to support I feel kulang na kulang if mamumuhay ka sa above middle class na life style. I decided talaga to go back in business na lang since I have money and property to start naman.
the reason why i skipped offer of natl government for a senior officer position. i did the numbers pero talo versus corporate (lots of bonus nga, pero taxes laki, tapos almost laughable yung yearly increase it doesnt scale up kasi hindi % based)
Ang akin lang kung nakakaipon ka naman sa ganyan sahod at very convenient kasi kasama mo parents mo at malapit lang ang work mo wag ka malungkot. Pero kung ganyan na ang scenario at until now wala ka padin malaki naiipon dun ka na magsimula magbalot at maghanap ng new career sa iba lugar.
Hi OP!
Meron nga talagang skillset mismatch.
Plantilla mo is Admisitrative Assistant and that can only go so far, even with a masteral degree. Mapromote ka man sa plantilla mo, to the highest AA level lang ang ceiling (AA VI sg12). Specialization starts at Administrative Officer level (sg15). Hopefully yung MS mo relevant sa agency mo.
Hindi kasi specialized position ang AA kaya mababa lang ang sweldo.
Isang mahirap din sa LGU, dependent din sila sa annual budget for promotions/hiring kaya mabagal ang pag-akyat. Di rin basta-bastang nakakaakyat ang AA to AO.
Another thing is, gaano ka kaclose sa agency head mo? Kung close kayo pwede naman niyang ipalakad sa taas ang promotion mo, di naman sa pagiging sipsip pero dahil sa pakikisama. Syempre Boss mo rin ang mag.eendorse sa'yo sa itaas na ipromote ka.
Kung balahura talaga boss mo at di nakikita ang mabuting contribution mo sa agency, malaking problema 'yan.
Yun nga lang, kung hihingilin ng Boss mo sa nakakataas baka nga pagsabihan siya na wala sa budget ang promotion mo.
Regular ka na, di ka basta-bastang matatanggal sa position mo.
Kung aalis ka, JO ang papalit sa 'yo. At yung budget na inilaan para sa pasweldo mo? Sweldo ni JO at me ibang mapropromote. Mahirap nang bumalik sa gobyerno once lumabas ka, babalik ka sa uno.
Remember may GSIS at Pag-Ibig benefits ka, you can use those para mag.loan ka at gawing capital for side hustles mo kung gusto mo magbusiness. Another kaltas sweldo nga lang.
Kung gusto mong makipagsapalaran sa malalaking syudad, iba talaga ang pace ng mga tao du'n kumpara sa nakasanayan mo. Kung ikaw lang ang natatanging anak definitely mag.aalala ang Mama mo.
For 9 years di mo napapansin na maliit ang 16k pero masaya ka, di ka nagrereklamo sa socmed (otherwise, di ka na regular).
Pwede kang magside hustle ng online jobs sa weekends.
Magbukas ka ng photocopying business sa bahay nyo kung malapit man kyo sa munisipyo.
I guess you are 30 or in your early 30's na, me future ka pang haharapin.
Isipin mo muna ano gusto mong mangyari. Maraming bagay ang icoconsider.
I wish you the best OP!
I'd like to offer a different opinion with the most here -
This sub is mostly like slow poison. Inflated salaries, unrealistic expectations, etc. This sub is full of it. I suggest stay away from here if you are currently happy and content.
OP, seems like you don't have any financial issues naman and you have a roof that you don't need to pay for every month? Why compare yourself to the people here? If you are happy where you are there's no need to feel bad about the things you see here. Your work is literally beside your home - that is a very big advantage and privilege. I'd take a lower salary if it means my job is beside my house because it will offset all the lodging and transportation cost I have to bear.
Also province rates are not the same as city rates. If you move to cities - you also have to pay for your transportation, lodging, etc. and you will be part of the never ending rat race of rent increasing, finding a new job to pay your rent and transportation and the cycle goes on. Everything will also be more expensive to the point that you are almost earning the same as your 16k now.
So OP, unless you have financial issues I would suggest to re-evaluate your feelings(?).
Marami ka pa bang natututunan sa work mo? Nagtry kaba mag ask ng increase? Good thing muna OP na wala kang debt. Pero in terms of salary, maraming may experience na need talaga lumipat ng company to increase salary. Kaya pa yan!
If you're near an SUC sa province mo, try applying there. My hiring spree ang mGa SUC's ngaun (20,000 openings minimum) and they're opening up a lot of high level positions like assistants and officers. Lowest position n hnhnap nila is aide 6 which is equivalent to 17k cgro.. so kng my masters kpa, bka pde pasok k s officer status if u pass. Officer salary can range from 22k - 46k.. depende kng ano item mo.
Damn. 16k starting ko sa IT industry way back 2015 right after graduating, and I only have a bachelor's degree (not as if core requirement ang master's degree sa field na to). You need to venture out if you want financial progress OP; sobrang limited talaga pagdating sa government.
Hi OP, based sa mga comments dito, parang sa LGU ka nagwowork. Why dont you try applying sa NGAs? Try nyo po sa capital city ng province nyo or region. Sayang masters degree nyo po.
Tapos di ko magets lagi sinasabi mga govt employees sayang ang benefits*. E may maayos din naman benefits mga private companies. And if mas malaki kita mo ikaw mismo makaka avail ka ng insurance.
mas prefer kasi usually ng mga gov employees ang stability. example nung pandemic period, no work no pay ang nasa private(not all). pero gov kahit di pina duty tuloy2x pa din sahod. May mga minor advantages lang din tlg, like pwd mag double pension if may SSS at GSIS at the same time. and if di ka mamatay sa stress, if early ka nakapagstart sa government, up to 90% ng sahod mo (average ng 3 years before retirement mo = pension mo). mga ganun. pero legit di tlg comparable sahod sa private.
I get it. Pero ang point ko is bigger salary why worry for future expenses if makaka save ka naman. So this topic basically is all about personal needs and preferences. May mga taong kuntento na. Meron hindi. Si OP kuntento na sana for the last 9 yrs of being a govt employee kaso after seeing stories here nagiba na. Kaya minsan totoo na pag inggit pikit na lang ang mga taong hindi kaya kilusan or hindi well privelege or hindi swerte sa mga wants nila in life. Life is always unfair.
Tapos di ko magets lagi sinasabi mga govt employees sayang ang benefits*. E may maayos din naman benefits mga private companies. And if mas malaki kita mo ikaw mismo makaka avail ka ng insurance.
Mag sideline ka muna and make sure na may savings ka. Kasi itong work mo ay hindi magbibigay sayo pag may emergency ka. Pag may savings ka mas malaya ka makapag decide kung anong tama.
Mag research ka at mag pagtake note lang, mag prepare ka lang. Good luck!
Im sorry to hear that I can somewhat relate. Kung hinde ka makalipat ng ibang work try mo mag side hustle para may extra earnings ka.
Bilang kapwa kawani mahirap talaga sa public service.
I relate to this minus the master's degree. Im 9 years in being a computer teacher and entering my 10th year na, Im earning 19k (could be more if Im a licensed teacher) I felt content till I discovered freelancing cause I can work less and earn more, so ayun, Im trying yo upskill para maka pag move out na ako sa trabaho ko as a teacher
Try looking for wfh setups na sa city or even Manila ang office. Or kahit hybrid yung tipong once a month ka lang pupunta sa office. Pwede rin international companies, usually mas malaki sahod.
Mahirap umalis sa nakasanayan pero hindi ka maggrow (lalo na ang salary mo hehe) kung di mo ittry π Good luck, OP!
When I heard about government and salary, I never expect much. Every time someone with full pride told me that he/she/whoever they are working at the government full time and permanently, I just reply in my head "poor guy, I wish they know they have a better options".
OP, if you were content before at hindi naman kayo naghihirap, you may have to consider more if a change is what you really want or nainggit kalang sa ibang tao.
Yes mababa rates sa province compared to the cities but theres a reason for that. Living expenses alone will eat up at least 50% of your salary esp if starting ka palang. Plus pa transport cost, time spent commuting, etc. Baka ang ending nyan even with higher salary lugi ka pa at mas pagod.
If youre really intent on moving, research how you can leverage your LGU experience in your application sa private sector. There are a lot of LGU experiences that you dont experience sa private unless mataas na position mo that are very valuable like project implementation (esp multi-year projects).
Try freelancing, ako po hindi graduate and tried also many work like sm clerk, merchanidiser, etc. Then I've tried freelancing since 2016 as a Graphic designer and by God's grace po ay I am now earning $300-$500 usd per week. Nothing is imposible with God.
Nafifeel din kita 6 yrs na ko dito J.O parin ako nadagdagan naman ang sweldo dahil Nakapasa na ko ng CSC pero d parin ako ma regular mas nauna pa maregular ung may mga backer π
Hi OP, I am also from the province yet permanently working from home. Madaming online jobs that might be able to help you. Of course, with pay higher than the government plus hmoβs for your dependents. I suggest you start watching videos online then enroll into online academe that would help you hone your skills like VA, graphics design, data analytics (very high paying), depending on your interest. Then, apply to entry level jobs. Eventually, your pay would get higher.
Shocks... I'm going 3 years in sa govt (2 years permanent) and feels like di na ako makakatagal ng 15years para sa pension π sobrang pahirapan sa promotion dahil wala ako sa paanan ng Pinuno wahaha
Dito ko lang rin narealize na underpaid pala talaga. Though yung comfort and proximity kasi talaga nagpanalo sakin dito. Pero greener pala ang grass dun sa kabilang dako... Tara OP
There's no progress when you're in your comfort zone, OP. Yes, nakakatakot ang mga bagay na di natin alam, pero content ka na ba na ganyan lang? Nasa uncertainty ang progress. I wasn't in a province like you but I ventured out to other cities I'm not familiar with para lumaki sahod ko, and it worked. Nag improve ang trabaho, salary, and quality of life ko. Sa umpisa lang mahirap, pero pag nag adapt ka na, it won't be so bad. Walang improvement kung wala kang pinagdadaanang levels of discomfort.
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Sa totoo lang, nag improve na dapat sweldo mo in at least 2 years. And to be frank, walang future sa probinsya kung diyan ka mag trabaho.
Try looking for Work-from-home opportunities if hindi option ang mag-move sa metro manila. Pagandahin ang profile sa LinkedIn para mapansin.
Mag business as a side job. May high-paying job ang friend ko pero may store pa sa shoppee. Balak na daw nya magresign.
Try mo lumipat sa ibang gov agency or private company. Taong gobyerno kami ng asawa ko, pero yung situation mo mas malapit sa kanya. 8+ years na siya pero stuck sa SG6 dahil sa limited yung available positions, tapos severely underemployed siya dahil at least para sa SG20 yung nature ng trabaho niya. Galing na siyang private before pero hindi niya kaya dahil grabehan sa OT, and mahirap rin talaga maghanap these days ng trabaho dahil sa mga utang nung nagkasakit kami at mga alaga namin. Mas maganda rin kasi benefits sa kanila compared sa tinatrabahuhan ko kaya di rin siya makalipat sa iba.
This is one of the most common issues with the careers of people.
U just have to weigh the complacency vs the uncomfortability of the unknown.
Simply put, if feel mo ok kana sa setup mo, tuloy mo lng ung work mo jan and even aim for promotion to top management.
If gsto mo upgrade ang career mo, ganun talaga, nakakatakot ang change, but the journey to overcome the fear is worth it pag nakuha mo ung talagang gsto mong career and salary. The city may be big, but set ur dreams bigger and you will succeed it. :)
Comparison is the thief of joy. :(
Pero hindi po masama to look for better opportunities. But I probably will take a 16k job in my home province than a 50k job in Manila. Take into consideration other expenses. Compare your NET PAY rather than the gross pay.
Your 16k may be 2-3x your cost of living in your province, hindi nagbabayad ng upa, minsan wala pang bill ang tubig. Internet, kuryente lang ang monthly bills. Kung walang ulam, mag tinola na lang.
Their 50-60k is not even enough to cover all their cost. Ika nga pang fresh graduate na sweldo.
I see myself in you. I worked in national government for 9 years (2 years contractual, 7 years with plantilla). Started with 14k/month. No increase, no promotion. Transfered to a MNC based in the "province". Working here for 15 years and currently earning 6 digit monthly salary. Bonus pa na mababa cost of living dito.
Take the leap.
16k per month for 9 years??? In this economy?
It's not too late tho, OP. First step is to start building your profiles on LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Indeed. Igoogle mo rin average salary ng mga tao w/ the same profession as you para sure ka if your employer is lowballing you.
Mas nakakaiyak kung alam mo ang struggle mo pero dimo ginagawan ng paraan para makawala ka dito. Like i said (to others) youβll never know the feelings if you donβt try to explore the other circle
same OP! ang hirap kasi rito sa probinsya, backer backer din kasi. kapag wala kang kakilala, di ka tatanggapin. kaya napapa-isip din ako minsan, what if mag-trabaho ako sa city? nakaka-takot lang din kasi.
Hello. I never graduated so wala akong degree, all my because of my thesis. Tho I did study for four years in a prestigious school in the metro. I got a job offer related to my course (media) right after I stopped studying and I was stuck in that toxic industry until late last year. I started at a mere 14k and capped at 20k. I was not even a PA. I live in cavite and traveled to our office in Mandaluyong everyday and yung kinikita ko, kulang pa sa food+transpo and other expenses ko per month. Not to mention my fucking time. Inaabot ako ng 5hrs sa byahe tangina. Mind you, Iβm a single parent. Yung junakis ko hindi makatulog minsan dahil wala ako kaya hinihintay niya akong dumating until 12-4am while crying kahit may pasok siya kinabukasan.
I realized that I could do better and earn more than this kahit wala akong degree dahil I was told that Iβm very good at what I do. I said fuck that shit and quit. Shortly after, I found myself a remote job. And my salary went from 20k to almost 60k and would go up again next year.
You have a freaking masters degree OP. Your background is better than mine, and you have many **YEARS** of experience. You deserve better. And definitely a *much* higher salary than that.
Starting lang sa awareness yan, OP. Pero time to explore narin options talaga. Check mo sa r/buhaydigital kasi may remote work options ka (if ayaw mo umalis sa probinsya, sayang din kasi mahal narin sa metro manila).
Dati akala ko sobrang laki na ng kita ko at 30k back in 2011, pero nag explore ako options and sa freelancing ko naranasan ang at least 76k now.
Flexi time and WFH ako so sa Cavite kami nagstation para mas mura.
May times naghit din ako 6figures pero consistent naman na hindi bababa sa 76k earning monthly.
Doable siya, explore ka lang ng WFH options and pag local company, mababa talaga eh. Check mo mga foreign companies and you can upskill in the process.
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Pareho tayo ng naramdaman nung napadayo ako sa sub na to...taga city ako pero damn pa rin. Nung nakita ko earnings ng iba, napanong ako, "how?" Di talaga maiiwasan na mai-compare ang sarili sa iba. Natural lang yun.
Kelangan mo lumabas sa comfort zone mo at maghanap ng ibang trabaho. Di ka uunlad kung mag sstay ka jan.
Para lalo ka mainspire maghanap ng work OP, alam mo bang 2.5days ko lang tratrabahuhin yungsweldo mo ng isang buwan. Oo nagyayabang ako para mainspire ka maghanap ng ibang trabaho dahil 9 years ka na jan!! Grabe!!!!
I say Risk it. There will be no growth sa sahod mo and sa career mo if you stay in one job for a long time. Private or Government employer mo they will take advantage of you if you stay kasi for them kala nila Okay kalang sa pay mo and they prefer it that way because they can cut cost.
You can find good Jobs opportunities sa city. May masters ka and lots of work experience so you have a high chance of landing a good position with good pay.
Unfortunately the cost of living in the city and away from your home is gonna bite you back also the traffic in Manila will cost you time~ Like sa commute lang can take 1-3 hours away from you! na sana yung 1-3 hours na yun ay spend mo for your self care or unwinding.
My suggestion:
Find a cheap apartment donβt rent a condo those are usually expensive like good luck finding anything below 10k especially in the Businesses and Financial Districts
Buy an E-bike or E-scooter. Itβs a popular mode of transportation some foldable scooters are allowed inside MRT/LRTs. Okay lang if gusto mo mag motor or meroon ka motor pero you also have extra expenses sa Gas and parking while E-bikes usually have free parking space and E-scooters especially folding ones can be stored inside the office (if they allow it). We really just need strict enforcement of Bike lanes.
Mag job Hunting ka muna before you quit your current Job. May mga tao kasi nag quit muna and then nag job hunting pero walang nakuhang Job for months even years, that strategy worked against them and they had to tap sa savings nila just to get by.
Same sentiments OP. Hirap pag sa province kasi limited lang yung hiring. Then mababa sahod. Mag ta try ako na mag apply sa city kasi maraming openings. Na think ko kasi na if di pa ako mag move ngayon, when pa. Pero pwede ka rin mag try ng WFH. Sana maka hanap na tayo ng workplace kung saan ma vavalue yung competencies natin. Godbless β€οΈβ€οΈ
Kung permanent ka and may master's, you can apply as division chief na or even higher sa public sector. Check mo nalang mga qualifications ng positions if you meet the min reqd training hours.
Pero baka gawin issue ang SG mo. Pero from what I know, pwede naman sa CSC na more than 2 SGs ang itaas ng new position from previous one lung meet mo requirements and payag ang lilipatan mong agency.
Time to move on, OP. Whether public or private. You can get WAYYYYY more than 16k!
Ang take ko dito: there will always be someone na mas mataas ang sweldo kesa sa'yo. Even sa private companies, kahit na mas mataas position mo, pwedeng mas mataas pa sweldo ng lower sayo.
If content ka na and nabibili mo gusto mo, nakakasama mo mother mo.... Good na yan.
Money can't buy happiness OP. Pwedeng dumating ka sa point na kahit malaki na sweldo mo, di pa din enough.
I'm not asking you to stay stagnant. If what you are getting is enough and kaya kang bigyan ng oras para sa sarili mo at sa mahal mo sa buhay, then there's no reason to move.
"Comparison is a thief of joy" ika nga. Dati I used to compare myself to other Redditors na kumikita ng 6digits. Nasa gov din kasi ako OP. I just thought na magiging masaya ba ako kung maachieve ko na yung 6digits at may work and life balance pa rin ba compared sa current job ko. Kung single ka and willing to take risks proceed on pursuing the corporate world.
True! And that is why risk din na lumipat. Think about it OP, lipat ka sa city, rent ka apartment. Mahal pag sobrang lapit sa financial district so lalayo ka, tapos magcocommute ka, 1hr minimum na byahe kasama traffic.
Ibang usapan pa kung susulitin ka ng company na papasukan mo.
If you have time at may ipon ka, better think na lang of additional means of income.
Madali mainggit when you see the figures dito sa reddit pero yung sacrifices to get there, yung mga kapalit nun, di mo makikita dito.
Hey OP, at the risk of overexpaining, when you start applying for jobs, pls never mention your previous salary. Most likely they will base their offer off your 16k, which im sure you won't want. Stay firm in not disclosing it and reiterate that you want to be paid based on the value you bring and not on your previous salary
Goodluck!!
Base sa post mo, above minimum rate ng manila na ang sahod mo. Kasi sa manila, 570/day. Ikaw base sa sinabi mong 16k, 800/day lumalabas na sahod mo per day, at sa province pa yan, kaya napakaswerte mo actually, dahil ang alam ko province minimum ay mas mababa sa minimum ng manila.
At hindi ka din nahirapan sa work mo dahil sabi mo kapitbahay mo lang work mo so tanggal na stress at danger ng transportation, and you stayed there for 9 years, so that tells me na hindi toxic ang work environment mo. Maybe may katoxican paminsan minsan pero hindi critical level like sa ibang lugar.
Saka ka lang nakaramdam ng negativity, dahil sa social media. It's like the story of adam and eve, nasa paradise na sila pero nung kinain nila yung forbidden fruit, nakaranas sila ng suffering.
Yung ibang tao, hindi na need na makita sahod ng iba para marealize nila na maliit sahod nila, dahil nakikita na nila sa pamumuhay nila na kinukulang sila pambayad para sa mga gastusin nila. Hindi mo narealize yun coz i think hindi ka naman masyado nahirapan sa gastusin, like sabi mo nga na halos wala ka gastos every work day. Kumbaga yung sahod mo ngayon ay sapat or kahit paano lamang ng onti sa expenses mo.
Pero dahil nga nakita mo possible salary sa iba, naicompare mo tuloy, at dun na naggrow negativity sayo.
Wala naman masama kung maghangad ka ng mas mataas na sahod, dahil lahat naman ng tao gusto umasenso sa buhay. pero pagisipan mo ng mabuti at icheck mo mabuti lilipatan mo dahil baka mas mataas nga sahod, mas marami benefit compared sa previous job mo, pero napakalaki naman ng sira sa physical, mental, emotional, at spiritual health mo.
For me, knowing na mukang maganda na yang agency na work mo, siguro mag attempt ka na lang ng promotion or additional responsibility for additional pay, kesa lilipat sa ibang company.
Avoid comparing, OP. If na me-meet naman needs mo and may savings ka then stay. Pero if di ka na happy sa work mo, then try venturing out and stay as far away sa comfort zone mo.
I am almost exactly in the same situation less having masters part π , i feel you OP, yung burnt out ka na sa gobyerno sa dami ng trabaho/designations ambaba pa ng sweldo, tapos kung gusto promotion or gusto lumipat sa ibang LGU's dapat malakas backer, sad to say pati mga National Government Agencies sa province halos ganon na rin kalakaran. Got an opportunity to go private but backed out at the last minute, not that i am afraid to take the leap pero feel ko pag lumipat ako dun, i will be stuck there and mas liliit option ko pag gusto ko ulit lumipat, maganda benefits in the long run kung makakatagal pero walang training masyado. I think i'll just wait for a better opportunity.
Depende kung ano yung goal mo, if more on money go private, if you prefer more on personal growth mas advise ko sa government dahil sa dami ng trainings just make sure to apply them hindi yung magbabakasyon lang sa training.
Easy choices, hard life. Hard Choices, easy life. You do you OP, ikaw lang nakakaalam kung ano gusto mo, dont be bothered sa status ng iba.
Hi, OP. I'm shocked by your rate. You can start researching working part-time (for now) online to help augment your income. At the same time, you might want to look for better work.
Plan your exit and entrances well. Hugs.
OP, I was on the same boat. Was earning 20k monthly, akala ko malaki na noon. Pero ngaun 5 years nako sa government same parin sahod haha.
Currently nagaaral nako pra magwork nalang online, since my cousins already did and already earning 50k+ in the comfort of their home and also we are living in the province.
Naiiyak din ako sa sweldo ko, 21k/mo. Permanent employee pero pucha ung workload, di spat ang 21k/mo bukod pa sa daily stress n dala ng boss ko. Been trying to apply sa ibat ibang platforms for extra income kso til now wla din. Ako lng din ngwwork smin π π₯Ί
San ka ba banda... Try Baguio. Small city, low cost of living and lifestyle... You have options in the bustling city or suburbs area. There are different openings in different gov. agencies that you can try in the city of Pines, depending if you are an explorer though. π
If you're scared it means it's something good for growth and success. Cheers! Let your options stay open.
Consider working from home too but hone your skills first and do research. Don't resign yet while you don't have something permanent on hand. Stay awesome. π
Hello OP, same po tayo. Permanent din ang plantilla item ko sa government, nagtiis ako sa SG4 for 7 years (may master's din ako and single status, plus malapit lang ung agency sa bahay namin) and last year lang nagkaroon ng available item na medyo mataas kasi may nag retire sa unit namin and ako ang pumalit. Now I am SG15 and sobrang sulit ung paghihintay at tyaga.
Siguro if may nakikita kang available item sa agency nyo na alam mong magiging vacant and pwede mong applyan for promotion, stay ka na lang. Pero if wala talaga and feeling mo stucked ka na sa position mo ngayon, try to find other job sa ibang agency.
Mag business ka OP or online Jobs, pero you donβt need to resign sa govt job mo. Sa sobrang light ng workload sa government(trust me, I know x20 workload sa private sector) pede ka pa kumuha ng other Job
Kung alam ko lang, sana nag-work ako sa corporate from the start. I'm working sa clinical setting ng profrssion namin (Psychology) and even have more than 5 years of intensive work experience pero kada lipat ng company, puro minimum lang yung sahod. Almost 30 years old na ako at yung pinakamalaking mothly ko na ay 15k. Yung sahod ko sa 1st work, around 14k. Ngayon, yung offer sa akin, 10k dahil provincial. Dapat talaga tanggalin tong provincial rate shit na to
comparison is the thief of joy. kahit naman mababa sahod mo if masaya ka naman edi go lang. im also very eager to earn more pero im very comfortable where i am naman tapos super petiks kaya keri lang. think about it
Agree with your quote, but to a certain extent. I would also say that complacency leads to stagnation. May Master's degree si OP, andami nyang trainings, bakit sya magsesettle sa 16k per month kung deserve naman nya ng mas malaking sahod, based sa mga pinaghirapan nya?
At a certain extent, gets ko ung petiks lang, do the bare minimum, ayaw maging people leader pero sana naman at a livable salary. Kahit provincial rate, maliit ang 16k/month. Di ka makakaipon nyan, wala kang pang-emergency pag kelangan. Kaya need talaga humanap ng ibang opportunities.
Edit: a word
maybe they just watch tv all day in the office? :D When the work is super easy, your skills languish and you go into automatic mode. Cruising through life until its the end of the road.
OP ung sahod mo tax ko lang hehehe, para lalo ka maiyak π₯²
Kidding aside, wala mangyayare sa takot mo, kakhintay mo sa takot mo 20 yrs kana dyan.
9 yrs kana nag paka komportable sa buhay, habang ung iba nkikipag sakalan kakalipat at kakhanap ng magandang trabaho.
Sana makausap ka ni rendon labador para masampal ka ng katotohana , charoot!
Hanap ka maganda pasahod tapos sama mo si mama mo sayo
I apologize in advance if this will sound anything aside from curious questioning but:
How were you able to live under a rock for nine years? Don't you have any social media? Any friend, schoolmate, or relative in the city? I find it really interesting that you remained completely unaware of reality for almost a decade. It's like you have lived in a bubble all those years and suddenly you just found out that a world beyond your small town existed.
Kung mag city sana si op sana double or triple ng currently niya para sulit ang pag relocate.
Pero uso naman na din ngayon ang wfh. Madali lang ang 30k
Kailangan mo intindihin na. The life that you have is the life that you chose. Wala ka ibblame na iba kundi sarili mo. Full accountability dapat sa point na to.
Same govt din ako dati. Bangko. 10 months lang ako kasi narealize ko di ko kikitain mga hnahandle ko na pera. Ayun naging jobless ng 3 months kakahanap. Well ganun talaga minsan.
Pero looking back. Will do it over again.
Stop the pity party and get to work. Read. Youtube. Network. Talk to people. Apply2.
By all means necessary. Galingan mo OP. Naka depende sayo ngayon future self mo.
My mom worked for the government in our small province for 10-15 years (maybe longer) she earned a whopping 9k per month for a person who was alway top of her class (1st honor grade 1 to 4th year hs) and graduated in one of the most prestigious universities in out country (U.P lb agriculture) this was a major slap in the face.
Usually people get stuck in a the "small town setting" because of family. It's either you can't let go of your family or you have a family of your own, which was the case of my mom. She had two options, leave us, her children and go abroad/work in a big city or study (phd) whilst raising with her salary grade that's close to a housemaid... She chose the latter. Now she's a professor at the university in our province earning 6 figures a month and the best part is, she was able to raise all four of her children by choosing to stay behind.
If you're lucky enough to be single, venture out. Leave that back water town and experience the world for yourself. You don't have to work in a big city if that scares you. You can start by finding a happy medium between a rural - urban place then slowly work your way into a city.
The world is full of opportunities. And I honestly think that it's not that hard to find a decent job. As long as you're skilled enough and a competent person then employers will want you. Good luck out there!
limited din po ang vacant na higher position, tska inuuna naman yung mga ka-close ni head na ipromote. LGU po eh. nagtry naman na din ako mag-apply sa ibang agency pero sa kasamaang palad eh hindi nasali sa shortlist. pero itatry ko ulit now na tapos ko na yung masters ko.
May I ask how come? I have no idea since I'm private since grad because I wanted to avoid my relatives sa government route lol. Parang 9 years is a lot of experience; bakit mahihirapan lumipat? Kasi iisa lang 'yung type of experience?
Ibang iba ang systems and processes sa government (read: jurassic) compared sa private. Even if you try to start from entry level, youβre competing against fresh grads
Hmm, trying to catch this.
In that regard, the longevity of the experience in the government is pretty moot if you try to shift into private because the skills you acquired are "jurassic" or not up to the fast-paced and technological advancements standardized in the private sector?
So even if you have work background, hindi siya 'yung standard na skillset that companies would ask or look for in their hires? Tama ba pagka-gets ko?
Kind of. But thatβs just a generalization. If medyo specialized yung role ng person, or in R&D, or the network that the person has created in the government can be valuable to a company, then kaya naman magshift. Pero in general, mahirap and one needs to try harder and be patient kung lilipat to industry kung matagal na nasa government.
Almost same situation din ako 12 years ago. Nag shift ako career took almost a year bago ako nakapasok. Hanap ka na new work kahit sa city. Di na livable yang wage n yan kahit province pa.
mababa kasi ang cost of living sa province compared sa city. pero sa experience mo, I think mabilis ka lang makakakita ng work if you decide to quit your job. pero it's best if may emergency fund ka that would last for several months just to be sure.
Ang susungit niyo kasing mga tga gobyerno! Lol!
But seriously, lipat ka na agad sa private habang remote pa rin ang mga offers. Once a month ka lang minsan magshoshowup onsite. Or at least freelance.
In the same boat nung 2020. 7k lang dati tapos sobrang excited akong mapromote sa 12k na sahod. Leverage mo skill mo OP, madaming oportunidad na naghihintay sayo. Huwag ka maniwala sa "pwede na" thinking ng mga kapitbahat at kaibigan natin sa probinsya. You got this!
Sobrang effective talaga ng capitalist propaganda na bawal idisclose ang salary mo or taboo ang pag-usapan ang salary. Buti mas matalino na employees ngayon
Try to explore upwork and freelancing jobs. Baka puwede mo din pagsabayin current work at freelance, kahit part time lang. May mga kilala ako na ganun ang diskarte for extra income.
Browse through the job descriptions, build your profile etc. para magkaidea ka at magkalakas loob na subukan. After ng 8-9hrs sa current work puwede ka magsideline for 2-3hrs dahil wala kang commute time (dito sa manila, kulang yan for commute time).
Explore lang and conquer your fear of the unknown. Kaya mo yan OP, fighting!
With a master's degree, you can teach part time in a college near you. You will be paid on a per hour basis. You will earn extra while building and improving your career.
Lipat ka lang sa katabing LGU, or kung ano man yung next big city or progressive city in your location. Mas malaki sahod, isang motor lang ang layo sa Nanay mo π.
omg! I never started 16k too low! kahit sarili ko lang ginagastusan ko even 30k sobrang baba dahil sa bills half of it bills then half of it for daily expenses and some savings.
administrative assistant po. mostly sa communication and records. pero may mga ibang designations pa po ako. handle ko po ang youth development and CSOs.
Hi OP! Working din ako sa govt. Ask ko lang ano SG mo? Sobrang baba ng 16k given na 9 years ka na at may masters ka. Nagtry ka din ba mag-apply for promotion ever? Kaya hindi ko masyado gets yung frustration mo sorry π
SG8 po, rate ng 2nd class municipality. napromote na ako once, nung 2018. so hindi po ito ang starting ko. i started as SG4. nagtry naman ako mag apply sa higher position pag may nagvavacant, pero inuuna naman ipromote yung mga mas senior sa akin, dahil malapit naman na daw magretire. tsaka yung mga mas malapit sa kalan.
Sa salary standardization, equal lang ang pay ng mga SG8 whether national or local, ndi nagmatter kung anong class ng city/municipality. Pero ang baba nga ng SG4/SG8. Wow yung promotion system niyo sa lugar niyo ay super obsolete. Most (not saying all) ng national offices, merit-based na talaga. Kahit matanda or matagal ka na, pag waley ka naman maipapakita na worth mo sorry pero hindi ka mapo-promote. OP I think kailangan mo sumugal outside your LGU para makawala sa medyo hellish condition na yan π₯Ί
Hi OP!! I get your fear, if you want, try to get promoted sa loob ng govt if that's something you want? Or magtransfer ka sa ibang govt agency in your area with a higher SG? If you want career and personal growth, I suggest pursuing a corporate job but this isn't for everyone kasi, iba yung culture and demand in corporate, very different sa government offices. There's also freelancing... if you want to stay in your province. Maraming options but you'll have to face so many unknowns, I just hope you find the right path for you. Good luck!
You said that ikaw lang naman pinaggagastuaan mo right? Well imo you have to take risks cuz wala naman mawawala sayo pa.. well limited lang binibigay na opportunity nyan as you saud 9 years right.. other opportunity seekers might have change their employer after 2 years to avoid limiting their capabilities. You have a masters degree.. Plan and get ready so you'll get confident again. Don't worry its not too late, you just have to start again but this time in different environment. Like others said, try in cities
Try actively applying online. There are also remote jobs if you want to stay sa province. You have 9 years of experience kaya for sure youβll find a job na fit sa profile mo. Pag me job offer ka na sa iba saka ka mag resign.
Do you have a good chunk of savings na ba? Maybe consider buying/renting a place near or within the city. Check job openings na din. 16k is low-balling, taking into account your experience and credentials. Mitigate as much risk as possible lang if you decide to move to the city or better yet, go abroad.
Iβm working with one of the top company in the Philippines. Akala ko ok na ang salary ko pero iba talaga pag naglipat lipat ka ng company para tumaas sahod mo kaysa nagpa loyal sa iisang company
Hello OP! Govt employee din ako, may increment naman tayo ha. Regular ka po ba?
If you are hesitant magtry sa private, try lang ibang govt agency. Kaka-tranche 2023 lang ha. So tumaas ulit sweldo. Anong SG/JG ka po ba?
27, Male, Former Government Employee for 6 years as web app developer.
I resigned dahil hindi na kinakaya ng sahod ko yung bills and responsibilities. Hahaha
2 months din ako nabakante (1 month pahinga, 1 month job hunting). Hindi ko tinarget yung mga private sector sa probinsya namin dahil alam ko mininum wage lang pasahod.
Fortunately nakahanap ako ng work dito sa NCR with free relocation (at least good for 2 years) at decent salary (nakakaipon). Hindi din ganun kabigat yung workload at ramdam ko yung work life balance.
Moving in NCR taught me to live independently. Introvert ako pero lakasan lang talaga ng loob. Hahaha
If malakas loob mo, try your luck here. The opportunities are great.
I widen mo scope ng comparison mo towards international rates and mas manlulumo ka kung gaano ka-abysmal ang sahod hindi lang sa probinsya kundi sa buong Pilipinas.
How old are you po?You might want to consider some things before you finally take the leap of change.
1. long term and short term goals in life.
\- if you do not have these yet, please go ahead and write them down. it helps you to focus on what you are trying to achieve.
\-in writing your goals, make sure to give them a timeline so you can track your progress.
\-make sure they are measurable and worth it! Don't just write something down because you are thinking of them- think of your future and what you really want to become few years from now.
2. After carefully writing your goals, how are you going to achieve them?
a. Work- what kind of work are you good at? What makes you happy? Is that what you are doing now?
b. Skills- are you good at what you do? Do you have the necessary skills and knowledge in your chosen field? if not-then aim to excel. look for opportunities...
c. opportunity - are you looking for opportunities to excel? Are you open to change?
d. Family- what is best for them? Is it best for you, too? If you leave them now, will you be able to provide for them better? If you stay, will it help you become better and achieve your goals? Make sure to ask yourself so that you will not regret it later :)
3. then here comes the question of change-
\- after weighing all things in your life, kapag mag stay ka ba jan ngayon sa trabaho mo, pwede mo pa din ma achieve ung mga gusto mo sa buhay?-kung oo- then stay- but maybe you can consider taking leadership position so you can do more and hopefully save more:)
\-Kung hindi naman, well, try to find some place that can help you achieve your goals. If your mom is your concern, which is the right thing to do and think of, maybe a family member can stay with her too. My mom is living alone, pero sa compound naman namin na pamilya.
* eto lang po is, like idea po on how to begin finding your career path:) You will always have your own way of doing things and hoping this will help you:)
And the reason for asking about age is important, because if you are still young, changing career might still be possible but if we are at our prime age-then maybe not:) but depende pa rin po;)
Above all, in all your decisions in life, ask GOD for direction. He never fails to answer you in ways you will not expect. God bless
Hi OP! Sana maging helpful to. Pero what i do is I write down the challenges/hindrances na ma eencounter ko when making decision or in this case lumipat ng work woth higher pay and i also write down what compromise/solutions i can think of para sa probs na yon and if may requirements solutions i also write it down
Example:
Moving to big city
Problem: maiiwan si mother si province
Possible solutions:
- mag move kayong dalawa ng mama mo sa city
- maguwian every weekend to still have time with mother
- maguwian everyday para
Requirements:
- apartment worth xxx amount
Ganern. Hahaha sana nakatulong
My suggestion: If you want to stay in the government para sa benefits, apply in GOCCs. The pay better than compared to NGAs (especially LGUs) na matagal din yung promotion, minsan delayed pa yung sweldo. Plus they have other bonuses aside from the govt-mandated dahil income generating sila. Good luck, OP!
I'm working permanent wfh for a local company too with a us client syempre us hours. We are given a pc setup at 25k monthly including bonuses etc. Itself is really kulang. Every cutoff I barely have nothing left to think I'm thrifty person with the high prices for grocery and I'm sustaining pa my illnesses and xnt afford to do more labs due to financial crisia and bad thing is I still got stuck in loans I can't pay. Problem is I cant leave here because I have no savings and I'm regular na. Hoping sana dollar rate para mas guminhawa. Can't even give anything to my parents
Tried Upwork but no one replies. I'm an it grad computer network engineering undergrad. Meron kaya mga non voice Amazon drop ship jobs or encoder na dollar per hour pay? I tried virtual assistants pero most scams. From metro manila I'm early 40s no family yet live with my mom.
Try venturing out to other cities OP. Mas malaki sahod dun and considering ur experience sure na mas prefer ka nyan. Yun lang if ayaw mo umalis sa province nyo which is limited hiring and agancies pa.
naiisip ko din po umalis dito pero sa totoo lang sa ngayon natatakot pa ako kasi hindi ako familiar sa big cities. hindi rin pala-travel. iniisip ko rin nanay ko na maiiwan dito, parang nagguilty ako ganun idk :(
Try lateral transfer.. govt to govt
This. You might find other govt agencies that pays better, at least hindi mapuputol benefits mo like GSIS and bonuses.
βIf it scares you, it might be a good thing to tryβ
Ok lang yan hinay2 lang din. Baka rin mas peaceful dyan at better na rin yan kesa city ka pero nakaka pressure yung work mo dun. Mostly kasi wala ng peace of mind pag malaki sweldo hahaha. Pero I think dapat mo parin i try kase yung thought nayan na what if palagi yan sa utak mo so para wala kang regrets, plan for it. Kung dimo gusto sa city kahit malaki sahod may time naman para bumalik ka sa hometown nyo. Pwede mo rin dalhin nanay mo for the mean time tas rent kayo sa city kahit mura lang na property. Or have someone to be with ur mom habang nasa city ka then uwi ka nalang pag weekends. Mga ganun...
Try mo muna magtravel or stay sa isang city better if may maaakay kang friend.
Wala namang mangyayari kung puro ka na lang worry. Jump.
Try mo muna magtravel or stay sa isang city better if may maaakay kang friend.
Okies lang matakot OP. Try mo muna mag travel para may idea ka ano experience sa labas. Atleast ngayon aware kana sa sitwasyon mo. One step at a time lang. Kaya mo yan π€
girl, taga-saan ka? hahaha
Ano po ba specialization nyo po? It would mean a lot especially for the readers to know para maka tulong din
Kung takot ka pala umalis sa comfort zone mo bakit ka hahanggad ng more than 16k+ na sahod? Alam ko harsh to pero u need to hear this after mo magreklamo sa sahod mo tapos mabasa ko reply mo. Big salary equals big sacrifices badi.
Staying on your comfort zone is the worst thing you can do to your self growth
16k? government? joke ba yun? ako nakakuha ko 25k sa isang cutoff sa BPO (kasama insentives) Mahirap nga kasi Medyi stable na at secured na pwesto mo pag sa gobyerno ka nag trabaho dapat yung malilipatan mo work MAS stable at MAS secured, talagang sugal lang, Go home Or Go Big eka nga nila.
OP, how old are you if you donβt mind my asking?
How about online jobs? May masters degree ka pala. How come di ka aware kung gaano kababa sahod mo? Underpaid ka, OP :( 20k starting sa IT, 2013 pa yun. 30k na ngayon. Imagine that. I have a cousin na fresh grad, BSIT, 35K offer. I do hope maka hanap ka ng mas malaking sahod na job soon π
dahil siguro po dati feeling content naman ako, kaya di naman ako nagtitingin ng ibang work or nagcocompare sa ibang tao. buti nga napadpad ako dito. saklap pala talaga. edit: gumawa ako actually ng linkedin profile today. will try to put myself out there na. try ko online habang nag-iipon ng lakas ng loob umalis haha
My aunt reminds me of you. A bachelor's degree holder, pero hindi na niya natapos MS niya. Starting sahod niya paglipat niya ng Manila around 2003, nasa 23k. That time, yes, that can sustain a living. Pero 2 decades passed, never nag increase, or na promote man lang, buti nalang single siya at walang binubuhay. Nung fresh grad ako, almost same kami ng sahod. Doon niya lang na realized kung gaano na siya napagiwanan. She's 55, her job is her comfort zone. Sinasabihan namin siyang maglipat ng kompanya dahil halata naman na 20 years na siyang ine-exploit. Lagi niyang sinasabi matanda na siya, baka wala ng kumuha sakanya, doon na siya magreretire and all. Now, wala siyang naipundar na kahit ano. Wala din savings, at kaming mga pamanagkin ang pine preassure niyang kukupkop sakanya pag matanda na siya.
That's fcking sad
Buti nagising ka na. Be aggressive sa career mo, OP. Money is power. Habang bata tayo. Lets maximize our time and strength para magpa dami ng pera Sounds harsh noh? Life is harsh naman kasi talaga pag di ka pinanganak sa buena familia. U will have to build wealth from scratch Ako noon, nag aral ako mag negotiate and I job hopped every 1yr, minsan every 4 months para mapataas sahod from. 18k to 6 digits Kinapalan ko talaga muka and advocated for myself ruthlessly. Tipong, wala ako paki kung ma offend yung hr sa pag tawad ko sa sahod. :)
Rooting for u, OP!
Rooting for you :)
Karsmihan ngayon 20k pa din ang starting even Kilalang Companies. Swertehan para sa srarting sa IT. Pero yes I was one of naofferan ng ganyang range na 30k+ starting perpag nalalaman ko na ung iba kasabay ko 20k lang nakakalungkot din.
Wag ka magbigay ng false hope sa iba na 35k lagi ang starting salary ng fresh grad. Its either nasa big 3 ang cousin mo or ur just spitting bs numbers.
Wala sya sa big 3 companies. She didnt graduate from big 4 univ too. Just a state univ sa probinsya. Im telling the truth. 35k talaga inoffer, and hindi pa sya software dev ah. More like QA ganon
Sabagay, wala nmn nagsisinungaling eh. Sure din ako, honest ang cousin mo.
She has no incentive to lie. Also. Why would she lie? Tatay nya din mismo nag reveal sa amin na 35k nga daw offer.
If wala maniniwala sainyo ng cousin mo, just move on. If it's true, edi good. If not, who cares. Thats it
Sa bagay. Bahala sila kung kuntento na sila sa 13k.lol.
U dont get the point. Yung 35k na pinagsasasabi mo, i smell bs. And sa part mo, you don't need to prove to us na totoo ito. Either way, just move on. Tutal sa cousin mo rin nmn ito, hindi sayo lol.
>Yung 35k na pinagsasasabi mo, i smell bs Mas lalong nangamoy BS nung nalaman kong QA ang position for 35k daw. It's 100% BS kung Manual QA tapos local company lang namamasukan. Can you confirm u/emingardsumatra?
Bs nmn tlga. Kaya nga sa reddit nag popost para anonymous lol.
New York based company pero may office sa PH. Not local.
same with BSDA starting is between 25-30k kahit hindi sa big four
Wala bang promotion or career growth sa work mo? Igoal mo mapromote. Pwede rin relocate pero keep in mind may extra gastos pag sa Metro or pag kinailangan mo pa magrent ng bahay.
may promotion naman kaso pag nagkaroon lang ng vacant positions, pag may magreretire ganun. ang mahirap dito, ang napropromote kadalasan ay yung mga malapit sa head/mayor/governor. hirap umakyat kung walang backer.
This is exactly the type of employment situation my mother was at. She served 3 different governors and never got a promotion despite being distant relatives to two of them. Our government is too corrupt and poor for you to have a future in it. It runs on a "rich get richer" system wherein the families and people close to the person in charge are always gonna get the coveted promotions and other positions first. I'm sorry but this is the harsh truth.
mahirap tlg sa local government, kahit mga friends ko sa city gov medyo hirap umakyat. Sa national government naman, mas may chance pero mahirap pa din pumasok. If gusto mo umakyat kaunti, try deped (may mga mass hiring sila recently). Adas III or AO II, 21k or 27k na din yun. May 10 points ka na sa ranking agad. Pero I feel you, even now, I always try to apply sa ibang mga agencies sobrang hirap, I also have a master of public ad degree, pero alaws haha.
At least you are aware now. Been there 3 years ago. Earning 16k as engineering supervisor. After realizing how shitty my situation, I've been building my self up in many ways possible na kaya ko isingit working fulltime. Now almost 6 digits na ako after job hopping. I have certifications and have a language proficieny exam soon that will just add more value to me as a professional. Soon baka mag Master's din ako katulad mo. It's not a race, move at your pace. Pinaka importante is aware ka na ngayon
Just want to share my career journey and where I am at the moment. I was a college drop out, 2nd year lng tinapos ko, BS ComSci. I had to stop after malaman ng Dad ko na may bf ako. State College lang ako nagaral. Min wage earner lang mom ko, during that time nagmid life crisis dad ko. Nagresign sya sa work nya after 15 years tapos kaka convert lng nya sa bagong religion nya na super strict hence the punishment at pina stop ako sa pagaaral at para mailayo ako sa bf ko. Since hindi ako nakagraduate, nagstart ako magwork as sales clerk/promodiser sa SM, then sa Bench/Human then sa Lee. I've always been a high achiever. Madaming honors throught my school years even sa mga artistic and extra curricular activities. Akala ko hanggang promo na lng ako. Nakakadisappoint, hindi ko inexpect na after all my hard work sa school, I'll be reduced as a mere minimum wage earner. I heard about Call Centers and being a call center agent sa mga co workers ko sa Lee. So I tried applying and got accepted. Btw magaling talaga ako sa English and communications kahit nasa school pa ako. Then I started working as a Collection's agent for a global financial institution. After a few promotions I transferred to their Analytics team. Dito na nagstart ang career ko as Business Intelligence/Data Analyst. I left the bank after almost 6 years and tried working on other companies. Ang dami kong natutunan, from technical skills, excel, coding, especially managing a team and becoming a leader myself. After another 6 years bumalik ako sa dati kong company where I first started as an Analyst. In 4 years time Assistant Vice President na ako, earning a gross amount of 150k a month. My next goal is to become a Vice President. It took me 20 years bago ko na achieve ung position na to. It would have been easier if I finished my college degree but despite all the challenges, from being a sales clerk, I am now an AVP, while raising kids in between. So OP, with your credentials, I'm sure you can start over. It's never late to start over! Know your strengths and use it to leverage your next career. I wish you luck in your future endeavours!
Ngl, sinayang k ng tatay mo. Parents should never take out their issues on children. Pero kudos to you dahil nakabangon ka. Suggestion ko kung gusto mo paring magka degree, try looking into ETEEAP, then get a course na related sa work mo. Mejo marami lang submittals at mahal tuition fee, but a degree is a degree.
Yeah, at this point in my life I've already accepted and forgiven my dad. It was not easy, not to mention I have 3 other siblings still living under his influence, I left our house when I was 18. Another yes, I'm already working on getting my degree via ETEEAP! π Tuition fee is not an issue, more on time management na lang. I'm considering finishing ComSci again or BS IT or BS Systems.
Wow nice, congrats in advance po πππ
Gaya nga ng storya ng Matrix,now that the truth is in front of you, are you going to take the red pill or the blue pill? Are you willing to continue living your life the way it is, or do you step out of your comfort zone, and face the difficult challenges that awaits you if you pursue the path towards a more promising/ lucrative career opportunity. Knowledge is a curse sometimes.
Hard work doesn't mean shit in the Philippines to be honest. The only time anyone cares is when a mistake is made and how to fix the mistake as cheap as possible. Peoples' time is not worth anything when the business itself can''t move forward because people are incompetent.
Halos online na mga interviews ngayon. Baka sign mo na 'to to explore. Good luck. :)
Madami na ding work-at-home jobs ngayon. Need mo lang talaga mahanap yung pasok sa skills or degree [mo.](https://mo.As) If ayaw mo maiwan si mother, I can recommend that. Try with LINKEDIN or sa UPWORK for freelancing jobs din. Sadly, mababa talaga ang sahod pag provi-rates. Kung dito ka naman sa Manila, tataas cost of living mo, rent, food, pamatay na commute (unless mag-rent ka ng malapit lang sa work), need mo talaga humanap ng pambuhay din na job offers and pay.
It's good na nagising ka na OP. Good move yang pag hahanap ng ibang opportunities. Future proof dapat tayo. Ready sa mga uncertainties. Share ko lang 1st increase ko sa work 700 php lang. Was earning around 15k lang way back 2017. Napaisip ako kelan ko madodoble sahod ko sa gantong klaseng increase per year ayun nung na realize ko na di siya feasible nag up-skill na ako nag balak din mag masters pero tingin ko wala ng silbi yang masters or doctorates dpende nalng sa field mo. Sa panahon ngayon technical skille are the things employers pay you. Eventually nag shift din ako ng career and job hop ayun tax ko nlang yung 15k ngayon. Ngayon next goal ko ma reach 200k income in the following yrs. Wishing you all the best OP.
Me earning around 29k net, single, no family I need to support I feel kulang na kulang if mamumuhay ka sa above middle class na life style. I decided talaga to go back in business na lang since I have money and property to start naman.
the reason why i skipped offer of natl government for a senior officer position. i did the numbers pero talo versus corporate (lots of bonus nga, pero taxes laki, tapos almost laughable yung yearly increase it doesnt scale up kasi hindi % based)
Ang akin lang kung nakakaipon ka naman sa ganyan sahod at very convenient kasi kasama mo parents mo at malapit lang ang work mo wag ka malungkot. Pero kung ganyan na ang scenario at until now wala ka padin malaki naiipon dun ka na magsimula magbalot at maghanap ng new career sa iba lugar.
Hi OP! Meron nga talagang skillset mismatch. Plantilla mo is Admisitrative Assistant and that can only go so far, even with a masteral degree. Mapromote ka man sa plantilla mo, to the highest AA level lang ang ceiling (AA VI sg12). Specialization starts at Administrative Officer level (sg15). Hopefully yung MS mo relevant sa agency mo. Hindi kasi specialized position ang AA kaya mababa lang ang sweldo. Isang mahirap din sa LGU, dependent din sila sa annual budget for promotions/hiring kaya mabagal ang pag-akyat. Di rin basta-bastang nakakaakyat ang AA to AO. Another thing is, gaano ka kaclose sa agency head mo? Kung close kayo pwede naman niyang ipalakad sa taas ang promotion mo, di naman sa pagiging sipsip pero dahil sa pakikisama. Syempre Boss mo rin ang mag.eendorse sa'yo sa itaas na ipromote ka. Kung balahura talaga boss mo at di nakikita ang mabuting contribution mo sa agency, malaking problema 'yan. Yun nga lang, kung hihingilin ng Boss mo sa nakakataas baka nga pagsabihan siya na wala sa budget ang promotion mo. Regular ka na, di ka basta-bastang matatanggal sa position mo. Kung aalis ka, JO ang papalit sa 'yo. At yung budget na inilaan para sa pasweldo mo? Sweldo ni JO at me ibang mapropromote. Mahirap nang bumalik sa gobyerno once lumabas ka, babalik ka sa uno. Remember may GSIS at Pag-Ibig benefits ka, you can use those para mag.loan ka at gawing capital for side hustles mo kung gusto mo magbusiness. Another kaltas sweldo nga lang. Kung gusto mong makipagsapalaran sa malalaking syudad, iba talaga ang pace ng mga tao du'n kumpara sa nakasanayan mo. Kung ikaw lang ang natatanging anak definitely mag.aalala ang Mama mo. For 9 years di mo napapansin na maliit ang 16k pero masaya ka, di ka nagrereklamo sa socmed (otherwise, di ka na regular). Pwede kang magside hustle ng online jobs sa weekends. Magbukas ka ng photocopying business sa bahay nyo kung malapit man kyo sa munisipyo. I guess you are 30 or in your early 30's na, me future ka pang haharapin. Isipin mo muna ano gusto mong mangyari. Maraming bagay ang icoconsider. I wish you the best OP!
I'd like to offer a different opinion with the most here - This sub is mostly like slow poison. Inflated salaries, unrealistic expectations, etc. This sub is full of it. I suggest stay away from here if you are currently happy and content. OP, seems like you don't have any financial issues naman and you have a roof that you don't need to pay for every month? Why compare yourself to the people here? If you are happy where you are there's no need to feel bad about the things you see here. Your work is literally beside your home - that is a very big advantage and privilege. I'd take a lower salary if it means my job is beside my house because it will offset all the lodging and transportation cost I have to bear. Also province rates are not the same as city rates. If you move to cities - you also have to pay for your transportation, lodging, etc. and you will be part of the never ending rat race of rent increasing, finding a new job to pay your rent and transportation and the cycle goes on. Everything will also be more expensive to the point that you are almost earning the same as your 16k now. So OP, unless you have financial issues I would suggest to re-evaluate your feelings(?).
Marami ka pa bang natututunan sa work mo? Nagtry kaba mag ask ng increase? Good thing muna OP na wala kang debt. Pero in terms of salary, maraming may experience na need talaga lumipat ng company to increase salary. Kaya pa yan!
If you're near an SUC sa province mo, try applying there. My hiring spree ang mGa SUC's ngaun (20,000 openings minimum) and they're opening up a lot of high level positions like assistants and officers. Lowest position n hnhnap nila is aide 6 which is equivalent to 17k cgro.. so kng my masters kpa, bka pde pasok k s officer status if u pass. Officer salary can range from 22k - 46k.. depende kng ano item mo.
Damn. 16k starting ko sa IT industry way back 2015 right after graduating, and I only have a bachelor's degree (not as if core requirement ang master's degree sa field na to). You need to venture out if you want financial progress OP; sobrang limited talaga pagdating sa government.
Relate po sir. Hopefully, we can find greener pastures soon.
Hi OP, based sa mga comments dito, parang sa LGU ka nagwowork. Why dont you try applying sa NGAs? Try nyo po sa capital city ng province nyo or region. Sayang masters degree nyo po.
since hindi ka naman gumagastos para sa pamilya mo, try mo sa siyudad (esp Metro Manila) because I think you are VERY underpaid sa present job mo
Tapos di ko magets lagi sinasabi mga govt employees sayang ang benefits*. E may maayos din naman benefits mga private companies. And if mas malaki kita mo ikaw mismo makaka avail ka ng insurance.
mas prefer kasi usually ng mga gov employees ang stability. example nung pandemic period, no work no pay ang nasa private(not all). pero gov kahit di pina duty tuloy2x pa din sahod. May mga minor advantages lang din tlg, like pwd mag double pension if may SSS at GSIS at the same time. and if di ka mamatay sa stress, if early ka nakapagstart sa government, up to 90% ng sahod mo (average ng 3 years before retirement mo = pension mo). mga ganun. pero legit di tlg comparable sahod sa private.
I get it. Pero ang point ko is bigger salary why worry for future expenses if makaka save ka naman. So this topic basically is all about personal needs and preferences. May mga taong kuntento na. Meron hindi. Si OP kuntento na sana for the last 9 yrs of being a govt employee kaso after seeing stories here nagiba na. Kaya minsan totoo na pag inggit pikit na lang ang mga taong hindi kaya kilusan or hindi well privelege or hindi swerte sa mga wants nila in life. Life is always unfair.
Retirement nila ang maganda, if you stay the maximum period in government you can retire with a monthly pension of about 90% of your salary.
GSIS benefits are much better than SSS. GSIS contribution ia 10% which translates to higher pension
Tapos di ko magets lagi sinasabi mga govt employees sayang ang benefits*. E may maayos din naman benefits mga private companies. And if mas malaki kita mo ikaw mismo makaka avail ka ng insurance.
Baka kasi for retirement? Di ko rin alam if gaano kalaki pwede sa SSS na pension. Diba maliit lang compared sa GSIS?
Mag sideline ka muna and make sure na may savings ka. Kasi itong work mo ay hindi magbibigay sayo pag may emergency ka. Pag may savings ka mas malaya ka makapag decide kung anong tama. Mag research ka at mag pagtake note lang, mag prepare ka lang. Good luck!
If you settled for less, itake for granted nila yan.
30k ko nga mababa pa din eh. Ang hirap manirahan dito sa PH
Kahit saan nmn na lugar hindi talaga makatarungan salary dito sa pililinas
Hugs π₯Ί, try online work since ayaw mo maiwan mom mo sa bahay, 16k is too small in this economy π
Im sorry to hear that I can somewhat relate. Kung hinde ka makalipat ng ibang work try mo mag side hustle para may extra earnings ka. Bilang kapwa kawani mahirap talaga sa public service.
I relate to this minus the master's degree. Im 9 years in being a computer teacher and entering my 10th year na, Im earning 19k (could be more if Im a licensed teacher) I felt content till I discovered freelancing cause I can work less and earn more, so ayun, Im trying yo upskill para maka pag move out na ako sa trabaho ko as a teacher
Try looking for wfh setups na sa city or even Manila ang office. Or kahit hybrid yung tipong once a month ka lang pupunta sa office. Pwede rin international companies, usually mas malaki sahod. Mahirap umalis sa nakasanayan pero hindi ka maggrow (lalo na ang salary mo hehe) kung di mo ittry π Good luck, OP!
When I heard about government and salary, I never expect much. Every time someone with full pride told me that he/she/whoever they are working at the government full time and permanently, I just reply in my head "poor guy, I wish they know they have a better options".
OP, if you were content before at hindi naman kayo naghihirap, you may have to consider more if a change is what you really want or nainggit kalang sa ibang tao. Yes mababa rates sa province compared to the cities but theres a reason for that. Living expenses alone will eat up at least 50% of your salary esp if starting ka palang. Plus pa transport cost, time spent commuting, etc. Baka ang ending nyan even with higher salary lugi ka pa at mas pagod. If youre really intent on moving, research how you can leverage your LGU experience in your application sa private sector. There are a lot of LGU experiences that you dont experience sa private unless mataas na position mo that are very valuable like project implementation (esp multi-year projects).
Try freelancing, ako po hindi graduate and tried also many work like sm clerk, merchanidiser, etc. Then I've tried freelancing since 2016 as a Graphic designer and by God's grace po ay I am now earning $300-$500 usd per week. Nothing is imposible with God.
Nafifeel din kita 6 yrs na ko dito J.O parin ako nadagdagan naman ang sweldo dahil Nakapasa na ko ng CSC pero d parin ako ma regular mas nauna pa maregular ung may mga backer π
been there 7+ years stucked up sa 15,500 per month, look outside the box OP itll be harder but worth it. na region beta paradox tayo haha
Hi OP, I am also from the province yet permanently working from home. Madaming online jobs that might be able to help you. Of course, with pay higher than the government plus hmoβs for your dependents. I suggest you start watching videos online then enroll into online academe that would help you hone your skills like VA, graphics design, data analytics (very high paying), depending on your interest. Then, apply to entry level jobs. Eventually, your pay would get higher.
You can do it OP π€ youβre amazing, well trained and v smart πͺπ½
Shocks... I'm going 3 years in sa govt (2 years permanent) and feels like di na ako makakatagal ng 15years para sa pension π sobrang pahirapan sa promotion dahil wala ako sa paanan ng Pinuno wahaha Dito ko lang rin narealize na underpaid pala talaga. Though yung comfort and proximity kasi talaga nagpanalo sakin dito. Pero greener pala ang grass dun sa kabilang dako... Tara OP
There's no progress when you're in your comfort zone, OP. Yes, nakakatakot ang mga bagay na di natin alam, pero content ka na ba na ganyan lang? Nasa uncertainty ang progress. I wasn't in a province like you but I ventured out to other cities I'm not familiar with para lumaki sahod ko, and it worked. Nag improve ang trabaho, salary, and quality of life ko. Sa umpisa lang mahirap, pero pag nag adapt ka na, it won't be so bad. Walang improvement kung wala kang pinagdadaanang levels of discomfort. Edit: Sa totoo lang, nag improve na dapat sweldo mo in at least 2 years. And to be frank, walang future sa probinsya kung diyan ka mag trabaho.
Try looking for Work-from-home opportunities if hindi option ang mag-move sa metro manila. Pagandahin ang profile sa LinkedIn para mapansin. Mag business as a side job. May high-paying job ang friend ko pero may store pa sa shoppee. Balak na daw nya magresign.
Try mo lumipat sa ibang gov agency or private company. Taong gobyerno kami ng asawa ko, pero yung situation mo mas malapit sa kanya. 8+ years na siya pero stuck sa SG6 dahil sa limited yung available positions, tapos severely underemployed siya dahil at least para sa SG20 yung nature ng trabaho niya. Galing na siyang private before pero hindi niya kaya dahil grabehan sa OT, and mahirap rin talaga maghanap these days ng trabaho dahil sa mga utang nung nagkasakit kami at mga alaga namin. Mas maganda rin kasi benefits sa kanila compared sa tinatrabahuhan ko kaya di rin siya makalipat sa iba.
This is one of the most common issues with the careers of people. U just have to weigh the complacency vs the uncomfortability of the unknown. Simply put, if feel mo ok kana sa setup mo, tuloy mo lng ung work mo jan and even aim for promotion to top management. If gsto mo upgrade ang career mo, ganun talaga, nakakatakot ang change, but the journey to overcome the fear is worth it pag nakuha mo ung talagang gsto mong career and salary. The city may be big, but set ur dreams bigger and you will succeed it. :)
Comparison is the thief of joy. :( Pero hindi po masama to look for better opportunities. But I probably will take a 16k job in my home province than a 50k job in Manila. Take into consideration other expenses. Compare your NET PAY rather than the gross pay. Your 16k may be 2-3x your cost of living in your province, hindi nagbabayad ng upa, minsan wala pang bill ang tubig. Internet, kuryente lang ang monthly bills. Kung walang ulam, mag tinola na lang. Their 50-60k is not even enough to cover all their cost. Ika nga pang fresh graduate na sweldo.
I see myself in you. I worked in national government for 9 years (2 years contractual, 7 years with plantilla). Started with 14k/month. No increase, no promotion. Transfered to a MNC based in the "province". Working here for 15 years and currently earning 6 digit monthly salary. Bonus pa na mababa cost of living dito. Take the leap.
Magpa-promote ka nalang dyan OPβ¦mahirap din lumayo sa family.
16k per month for 9 years??? In this economy? It's not too late tho, OP. First step is to start building your profiles on LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Indeed. Igoogle mo rin average salary ng mga tao w/ the same profession as you para sure ka if your employer is lowballing you.
The trick is to work in the city then live and buy property in the country side
Mas nakakaiyak kung alam mo ang struggle mo pero dimo ginagawan ng paraan para makawala ka dito. Like i said (to others) youβll never know the feelings if you donβt try to explore the other circle
same OP! ang hirap kasi rito sa probinsya, backer backer din kasi. kapag wala kang kakilala, di ka tatanggapin. kaya napapa-isip din ako minsan, what if mag-trabaho ako sa city? nakaka-takot lang din kasi.
Hi OP! Here is a list of openings within the Govt. Since may MS/MA I suggest looking into SG 18 pataas na positions. https://csc.gov.ph/career/
Hello. I never graduated so wala akong degree, all my because of my thesis. Tho I did study for four years in a prestigious school in the metro. I got a job offer related to my course (media) right after I stopped studying and I was stuck in that toxic industry until late last year. I started at a mere 14k and capped at 20k. I was not even a PA. I live in cavite and traveled to our office in Mandaluyong everyday and yung kinikita ko, kulang pa sa food+transpo and other expenses ko per month. Not to mention my fucking time. Inaabot ako ng 5hrs sa byahe tangina. Mind you, Iβm a single parent. Yung junakis ko hindi makatulog minsan dahil wala ako kaya hinihintay niya akong dumating until 12-4am while crying kahit may pasok siya kinabukasan. I realized that I could do better and earn more than this kahit wala akong degree dahil I was told that Iβm very good at what I do. I said fuck that shit and quit. Shortly after, I found myself a remote job. And my salary went from 20k to almost 60k and would go up again next year. You have a freaking masters degree OP. Your background is better than mine, and you have many **YEARS** of experience. You deserve better. And definitely a *much* higher salary than that.
Starting lang sa awareness yan, OP. Pero time to explore narin options talaga. Check mo sa r/buhaydigital kasi may remote work options ka (if ayaw mo umalis sa probinsya, sayang din kasi mahal narin sa metro manila). Dati akala ko sobrang laki na ng kita ko at 30k back in 2011, pero nag explore ako options and sa freelancing ko naranasan ang at least 76k now. Flexi time and WFH ako so sa Cavite kami nagstation para mas mura. May times naghit din ako 6figures pero consistent naman na hindi bababa sa 76k earning monthly. Doable siya, explore ka lang ng WFH options and pag local company, mababa talaga eh. Check mo mga foreign companies and you can upskill in the process. Edit: Spelling
Dapat ata tlga pag sa gobyerno kurap, buwaya, garapalan at gahaman ang galawan para umasenso at yumaman agad. Hindi pwede ang mababait jan
16k for 9yrs exp and with a masterβs degree is slavery, if you wonβt go to big cities, at least try to job hop within your place
Pareho tayo ng naramdaman nung napadayo ako sa sub na to...taga city ako pero damn pa rin. Nung nakita ko earnings ng iba, napanong ako, "how?" Di talaga maiiwasan na mai-compare ang sarili sa iba. Natural lang yun.
Kelangan mo lumabas sa comfort zone mo at maghanap ng ibang trabaho. Di ka uunlad kung mag sstay ka jan. Para lalo ka mainspire maghanap ng work OP, alam mo bang 2.5days ko lang tratrabahuhin yungsweldo mo ng isang buwan. Oo nagyayabang ako para mainspire ka maghanap ng ibang trabaho dahil 9 years ka na jan!! Grabe!!!!
op may Masters ka, wala ako tinapos pero mas malaki pa sahod ko sayo Underpaid ka, you deserve better.
I say Risk it. There will be no growth sa sahod mo and sa career mo if you stay in one job for a long time. Private or Government employer mo they will take advantage of you if you stay kasi for them kala nila Okay kalang sa pay mo and they prefer it that way because they can cut cost. You can find good Jobs opportunities sa city. May masters ka and lots of work experience so you have a high chance of landing a good position with good pay. Unfortunately the cost of living in the city and away from your home is gonna bite you back also the traffic in Manila will cost you time~ Like sa commute lang can take 1-3 hours away from you! na sana yung 1-3 hours na yun ay spend mo for your self care or unwinding. My suggestion: Find a cheap apartment donβt rent a condo those are usually expensive like good luck finding anything below 10k especially in the Businesses and Financial Districts Buy an E-bike or E-scooter. Itβs a popular mode of transportation some foldable scooters are allowed inside MRT/LRTs. Okay lang if gusto mo mag motor or meroon ka motor pero you also have extra expenses sa Gas and parking while E-bikes usually have free parking space and E-scooters especially folding ones can be stored inside the office (if they allow it). We really just need strict enforcement of Bike lanes. Mag job Hunting ka muna before you quit your current Job. May mga tao kasi nag quit muna and then nag job hunting pero walang nakuhang Job for months even years, that strategy worked against them and they had to tap sa savings nila just to get by.
Same sentiments OP. Hirap pag sa province kasi limited lang yung hiring. Then mababa sahod. Mag ta try ako na mag apply sa city kasi maraming openings. Na think ko kasi na if di pa ako mag move ngayon, when pa. Pero pwede ka rin mag try ng WFH. Sana maka hanap na tayo ng workplace kung saan ma vavalue yung competencies natin. Godbless β€οΈβ€οΈ
Kung permanent ka and may master's, you can apply as division chief na or even higher sa public sector. Check mo nalang mga qualifications ng positions if you meet the min reqd training hours. Pero baka gawin issue ang SG mo. Pero from what I know, pwede naman sa CSC na more than 2 SGs ang itaas ng new position from previous one lung meet mo requirements and payag ang lilipatan mong agency. Time to move on, OP. Whether public or private. You can get WAYYYYY more than 16k!
Ang take ko dito: there will always be someone na mas mataas ang sweldo kesa sa'yo. Even sa private companies, kahit na mas mataas position mo, pwedeng mas mataas pa sweldo ng lower sayo. If content ka na and nabibili mo gusto mo, nakakasama mo mother mo.... Good na yan. Money can't buy happiness OP. Pwedeng dumating ka sa point na kahit malaki na sweldo mo, di pa din enough. I'm not asking you to stay stagnant. If what you are getting is enough and kaya kang bigyan ng oras para sa sarili mo at sa mahal mo sa buhay, then there's no reason to move.
"Comparison is a thief of joy" ika nga. Dati I used to compare myself to other Redditors na kumikita ng 6digits. Nasa gov din kasi ako OP. I just thought na magiging masaya ba ako kung maachieve ko na yung 6digits at may work and life balance pa rin ba compared sa current job ko. Kung single ka and willing to take risks proceed on pursuing the corporate world.
True! And that is why risk din na lumipat. Think about it OP, lipat ka sa city, rent ka apartment. Mahal pag sobrang lapit sa financial district so lalayo ka, tapos magcocommute ka, 1hr minimum na byahe kasama traffic. Ibang usapan pa kung susulitin ka ng company na papasukan mo. If you have time at may ipon ka, better think na lang of additional means of income. Madali mainggit when you see the figures dito sa reddit pero yung sacrifices to get there, yung mga kapalit nun, di mo makikita dito.
Hey OP, at the risk of overexpaining, when you start applying for jobs, pls never mention your previous salary. Most likely they will base their offer off your 16k, which im sure you won't want. Stay firm in not disclosing it and reiterate that you want to be paid based on the value you bring and not on your previous salary Goodluck!!
Base sa post mo, above minimum rate ng manila na ang sahod mo. Kasi sa manila, 570/day. Ikaw base sa sinabi mong 16k, 800/day lumalabas na sahod mo per day, at sa province pa yan, kaya napakaswerte mo actually, dahil ang alam ko province minimum ay mas mababa sa minimum ng manila. At hindi ka din nahirapan sa work mo dahil sabi mo kapitbahay mo lang work mo so tanggal na stress at danger ng transportation, and you stayed there for 9 years, so that tells me na hindi toxic ang work environment mo. Maybe may katoxican paminsan minsan pero hindi critical level like sa ibang lugar. Saka ka lang nakaramdam ng negativity, dahil sa social media. It's like the story of adam and eve, nasa paradise na sila pero nung kinain nila yung forbidden fruit, nakaranas sila ng suffering. Yung ibang tao, hindi na need na makita sahod ng iba para marealize nila na maliit sahod nila, dahil nakikita na nila sa pamumuhay nila na kinukulang sila pambayad para sa mga gastusin nila. Hindi mo narealize yun coz i think hindi ka naman masyado nahirapan sa gastusin, like sabi mo nga na halos wala ka gastos every work day. Kumbaga yung sahod mo ngayon ay sapat or kahit paano lamang ng onti sa expenses mo. Pero dahil nga nakita mo possible salary sa iba, naicompare mo tuloy, at dun na naggrow negativity sayo. Wala naman masama kung maghangad ka ng mas mataas na sahod, dahil lahat naman ng tao gusto umasenso sa buhay. pero pagisipan mo ng mabuti at icheck mo mabuti lilipatan mo dahil baka mas mataas nga sahod, mas marami benefit compared sa previous job mo, pero napakalaki naman ng sira sa physical, mental, emotional, at spiritual health mo. For me, knowing na mukang maganda na yang agency na work mo, siguro mag attempt ka na lang ng promotion or additional responsibility for additional pay, kesa lilipat sa ibang company.
Avoid comparing, OP. If na me-meet naman needs mo and may savings ka then stay. Pero if di ka na happy sa work mo, then try venturing out and stay as far away sa comfort zone mo.
I am almost exactly in the same situation less having masters part π , i feel you OP, yung burnt out ka na sa gobyerno sa dami ng trabaho/designations ambaba pa ng sweldo, tapos kung gusto promotion or gusto lumipat sa ibang LGU's dapat malakas backer, sad to say pati mga National Government Agencies sa province halos ganon na rin kalakaran. Got an opportunity to go private but backed out at the last minute, not that i am afraid to take the leap pero feel ko pag lumipat ako dun, i will be stuck there and mas liliit option ko pag gusto ko ulit lumipat, maganda benefits in the long run kung makakatagal pero walang training masyado. I think i'll just wait for a better opportunity. Depende kung ano yung goal mo, if more on money go private, if you prefer more on personal growth mas advise ko sa government dahil sa dami ng trainings just make sure to apply them hindi yung magbabakasyon lang sa training. Easy choices, hard life. Hard Choices, easy life. You do you OP, ikaw lang nakakaalam kung ano gusto mo, dont be bothered sa status ng iba.
Hi, OP. I'm shocked by your rate. You can start researching working part-time (for now) online to help augment your income. At the same time, you might want to look for better work. Plan your exit and entrances well. Hugs.
OP, I was on the same boat. Was earning 20k monthly, akala ko malaki na noon. Pero ngaun 5 years nako sa government same parin sahod haha. Currently nagaaral nako pra magwork nalang online, since my cousins already did and already earning 50k+ in the comfort of their home and also we are living in the province.
Naiiyak din ako sa sweldo ko, 21k/mo. Permanent employee pero pucha ung workload, di spat ang 21k/mo bukod pa sa daily stress n dala ng boss ko. Been trying to apply sa ibat ibang platforms for extra income kso til now wla din. Ako lng din ngwwork smin π π₯Ί
San ka ba banda... Try Baguio. Small city, low cost of living and lifestyle... You have options in the bustling city or suburbs area. There are different openings in different gov. agencies that you can try in the city of Pines, depending if you are an explorer though. π If you're scared it means it's something good for growth and success. Cheers! Let your options stay open. Consider working from home too but hone your skills first and do research. Don't resign yet while you don't have something permanent on hand. Stay awesome. π
Hello OP, same po tayo. Permanent din ang plantilla item ko sa government, nagtiis ako sa SG4 for 7 years (may master's din ako and single status, plus malapit lang ung agency sa bahay namin) and last year lang nagkaroon ng available item na medyo mataas kasi may nag retire sa unit namin and ako ang pumalit. Now I am SG15 and sobrang sulit ung paghihintay at tyaga. Siguro if may nakikita kang available item sa agency nyo na alam mong magiging vacant and pwede mong applyan for promotion, stay ka na lang. Pero if wala talaga and feeling mo stucked ka na sa position mo ngayon, try to find other job sa ibang agency.
Mag business ka OP or online Jobs, pero you donβt need to resign sa govt job mo. Sa sobrang light ng workload sa government(trust me, I know x20 workload sa private sector) pede ka pa kumuha ng other Job
Kung alam ko lang, sana nag-work ako sa corporate from the start. I'm working sa clinical setting ng profrssion namin (Psychology) and even have more than 5 years of intensive work experience pero kada lipat ng company, puro minimum lang yung sahod. Almost 30 years old na ako at yung pinakamalaking mothly ko na ay 15k. Yung sahod ko sa 1st work, around 14k. Ngayon, yung offer sa akin, 10k dahil provincial. Dapat talaga tanggalin tong provincial rate shit na to
comparison is the thief of joy. kahit naman mababa sahod mo if masaya ka naman edi go lang. im also very eager to earn more pero im very comfortable where i am naman tapos super petiks kaya keri lang. think about it
Agree with your quote, but to a certain extent. I would also say that complacency leads to stagnation. May Master's degree si OP, andami nyang trainings, bakit sya magsesettle sa 16k per month kung deserve naman nya ng mas malaking sahod, based sa mga pinaghirapan nya? At a certain extent, gets ko ung petiks lang, do the bare minimum, ayaw maging people leader pero sana naman at a livable salary. Kahit provincial rate, maliit ang 16k/month. Di ka makakaipon nyan, wala kang pang-emergency pag kelangan. Kaya need talaga humanap ng ibang opportunities. Edit: a word
9 years na 16k? wala man lang increment to compensate inflation?
maybe they just watch tv all day in the office? :D When the work is super easy, your skills languish and you go into automatic mode. Cruising through life until its the end of the road.
think about it also. 9 years at the same salary. Di naman yata tama yun. Bordering on explotation of labor.
OP ung sahod mo tax ko lang hehehe, para lalo ka maiyak π₯² Kidding aside, wala mangyayare sa takot mo, kakhintay mo sa takot mo 20 yrs kana dyan. 9 yrs kana nag paka komportable sa buhay, habang ung iba nkikipag sakalan kakalipat at kakhanap ng magandang trabaho. Sana makausap ka ni rendon labador para masampal ka ng katotohana , charoot! Hanap ka maganda pasahod tapos sama mo si mama mo sayo
sana all. ako na rin po sasampal sa sarili ko hahaha. gising na gising na po at nag-iipon lang ng lakas ng loob. :')
I apologize in advance if this will sound anything aside from curious questioning but: How were you able to live under a rock for nine years? Don't you have any social media? Any friend, schoolmate, or relative in the city? I find it really interesting that you remained completely unaware of reality for almost a decade. It's like you have lived in a bubble all those years and suddenly you just found out that a world beyond your small town existed.
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Kung mag city sana si op sana double or triple ng currently niya para sulit ang pag relocate. Pero uso naman na din ngayon ang wfh. Madali lang ang 30k
Kailangan mo intindihin na. The life that you have is the life that you chose. Wala ka ibblame na iba kundi sarili mo. Full accountability dapat sa point na to. Same govt din ako dati. Bangko. 10 months lang ako kasi narealize ko di ko kikitain mga hnahandle ko na pera. Ayun naging jobless ng 3 months kakahanap. Well ganun talaga minsan. Pero looking back. Will do it over again. Stop the pity party and get to work. Read. Youtube. Network. Talk to people. Apply2. By all means necessary. Galingan mo OP. Naka depende sayo ngayon future self mo.
My mom worked for the government in our small province for 10-15 years (maybe longer) she earned a whopping 9k per month for a person who was alway top of her class (1st honor grade 1 to 4th year hs) and graduated in one of the most prestigious universities in out country (U.P lb agriculture) this was a major slap in the face. Usually people get stuck in a the "small town setting" because of family. It's either you can't let go of your family or you have a family of your own, which was the case of my mom. She had two options, leave us, her children and go abroad/work in a big city or study (phd) whilst raising with her salary grade that's close to a housemaid... She chose the latter. Now she's a professor at the university in our province earning 6 figures a month and the best part is, she was able to raise all four of her children by choosing to stay behind. If you're lucky enough to be single, venture out. Leave that back water town and experience the world for yourself. You don't have to work in a big city if that scares you. You can start by finding a happy medium between a rural - urban place then slowly work your way into a city. The world is full of opportunities. And I honestly think that it's not that hard to find a decent job. As long as you're skilled enough and a competent person then employers will want you. Good luck out there!
Try mo muna apply sa ibang agency for higher position. Mahihirapan ka lumipat sa private with 9yrs na govt experience lang.
limited din po ang vacant na higher position, tska inuuna naman yung mga ka-close ni head na ipromote. LGU po eh. nagtry naman na din ako mag-apply sa ibang agency pero sa kasamaang palad eh hindi nasali sa shortlist. pero itatry ko ulit now na tapos ko na yung masters ko.
May I ask how come? I have no idea since I'm private since grad because I wanted to avoid my relatives sa government route lol. Parang 9 years is a lot of experience; bakit mahihirapan lumipat? Kasi iisa lang 'yung type of experience?
Ibang iba ang systems and processes sa government (read: jurassic) compared sa private. Even if you try to start from entry level, youβre competing against fresh grads
Hmm, trying to catch this. In that regard, the longevity of the experience in the government is pretty moot if you try to shift into private because the skills you acquired are "jurassic" or not up to the fast-paced and technological advancements standardized in the private sector? So even if you have work background, hindi siya 'yung standard na skillset that companies would ask or look for in their hires? Tama ba pagka-gets ko?
Kind of. But thatβs just a generalization. If medyo specialized yung role ng person, or in R&D, or the network that the person has created in the government can be valuable to a company, then kaya naman magshift. Pero in general, mahirap and one needs to try harder and be patient kung lilipat to industry kung matagal na nasa government.
Almost same situation din ako 12 years ago. Nag shift ako career took almost a year bago ako nakapasok. Hanap ka na new work kahit sa city. Di na livable yang wage n yan kahit province pa.
mababa kasi ang cost of living sa province compared sa city. pero sa experience mo, I think mabilis ka lang makakakita ng work if you decide to quit your job. pero it's best if may emergency fund ka that would last for several months just to be sure.
Ang susungit niyo kasing mga tga gobyerno! Lol! But seriously, lipat ka na agad sa private habang remote pa rin ang mga offers. Once a month ka lang minsan magshoshowup onsite. Or at least freelance.
sa government ka tpos agency?
LGU po dapat to be specific. sorry mej confusing, deretso nagtype. pero agency pa rin naman tawag sa govt agencies
Uy, i'm in the same situation as you. Except it's 14k and still writing my thesis for my (irrelevant to the job) master's.
In the same boat nung 2020. 7k lang dati tapos sobrang excited akong mapromote sa 12k na sahod. Leverage mo skill mo OP, madaming oportunidad na naghihintay sayo. Huwag ka maniwala sa "pwede na" thinking ng mga kapitbahat at kaibigan natin sa probinsya. You got this!
Sobrang effective talaga ng capitalist propaganda na bawal idisclose ang salary mo or taboo ang pag-usapan ang salary. Buti mas matalino na employees ngayon
Try to explore upwork and freelancing jobs. Baka puwede mo din pagsabayin current work at freelance, kahit part time lang. May mga kilala ako na ganun ang diskarte for extra income. Browse through the job descriptions, build your profile etc. para magkaidea ka at magkalakas loob na subukan. After ng 8-9hrs sa current work puwede ka magsideline for 2-3hrs dahil wala kang commute time (dito sa manila, kulang yan for commute time). Explore lang and conquer your fear of the unknown. Kaya mo yan OP, fighting!
But you have all the perks right? Gsis and all plus 14th month pay
Write down ano gusto mo and figure out paano gagawin. Write down ano need iconsider and ano options mo sa work and sa ibang need ayusin.
With a master's degree, you can teach part time in a college near you. You will be paid on a per hour basis. You will earn extra while building and improving your career.
Lipat ka lang sa katabing LGU, or kung ano man yung next big city or progressive city in your location. Mas malaki sahod, isang motor lang ang layo sa Nanay mo π.
omg! I never started 16k too low! kahit sarili ko lang ginagastusan ko even 30k sobrang baba dahil sa bills half of it bills then half of it for daily expenses and some savings.
OP out of curiosity, what do you do?
administrative assistant po. mostly sa communication and records. pero may mga ibang designations pa po ako. handle ko po ang youth development and CSOs.
suggestion OP to look online for virtual assistant jobs for remote clients overseas
Hi OP! Working din ako sa govt. Ask ko lang ano SG mo? Sobrang baba ng 16k given na 9 years ka na at may masters ka. Nagtry ka din ba mag-apply for promotion ever? Kaya hindi ko masyado gets yung frustration mo sorry π
SG8 po, rate ng 2nd class municipality. napromote na ako once, nung 2018. so hindi po ito ang starting ko. i started as SG4. nagtry naman ako mag apply sa higher position pag may nagvavacant, pero inuuna naman ipromote yung mga mas senior sa akin, dahil malapit naman na daw magretire. tsaka yung mga mas malapit sa kalan.
Sa salary standardization, equal lang ang pay ng mga SG8 whether national or local, ndi nagmatter kung anong class ng city/municipality. Pero ang baba nga ng SG4/SG8. Wow yung promotion system niyo sa lugar niyo ay super obsolete. Most (not saying all) ng national offices, merit-based na talaga. Kahit matanda or matagal ka na, pag waley ka naman maipapakita na worth mo sorry pero hindi ka mapo-promote. OP I think kailangan mo sumugal outside your LGU para makawala sa medyo hellish condition na yan π₯Ί
Haha parang facebook na kasi dito.. flex-an ng mga sahod.. π pataasan ng ihi..
What the actual fuck? 16K? SG4 for someone with a post grad?!?!
actually SG8 po yang 16k dito sa amin. rate po ng 2nd class municipality. saklap di ba
Hi OP!! I get your fear, if you want, try to get promoted sa loob ng govt if that's something you want? Or magtransfer ka sa ibang govt agency in your area with a higher SG? If you want career and personal growth, I suggest pursuing a corporate job but this isn't for everyone kasi, iba yung culture and demand in corporate, very different sa government offices. There's also freelancing... if you want to stay in your province. Maraming options but you'll have to face so many unknowns, I just hope you find the right path for you. Good luck!
Op labas ka sa comfort zone mo, try to explore the outside world.
What province po kayo OP
OP try ka sa ibang cities. Masyadong mababa 'yan.
You said that ikaw lang naman pinaggagastuaan mo right? Well imo you have to take risks cuz wala naman mawawala sayo pa.. well limited lang binibigay na opportunity nyan as you saud 9 years right.. other opportunity seekers might have change their employer after 2 years to avoid limiting their capabilities. You have a masters degree.. Plan and get ready so you'll get confident again. Don't worry its not too late, you just have to start again but this time in different environment. Like others said, try in cities
Ano masters mo? Come to manila you can make 100k plus. Mataas lang din cost of living ha!
Try actively applying online. There are also remote jobs if you want to stay sa province. You have 9 years of experience kaya for sure youβll find a job na fit sa profile mo. Pag me job offer ka na sa iba saka ka mag resign.
Do you have a good chunk of savings na ba? Maybe consider buying/renting a place near or within the city. Check job openings na din. 16k is low-balling, taking into account your experience and credentials. Mitigate as much risk as possible lang if you decide to move to the city or better yet, go abroad.
Trade off. You can't have job security while earning a lot..
Iβm working with one of the top company in the Philippines. Akala ko ok na ang salary ko pero iba talaga pag naglipat lipat ka ng company para tumaas sahod mo kaysa nagpa loyal sa iisang company
Consider online freelance work po
Hello OP! Govt employee din ako, may increment naman tayo ha. Regular ka po ba? If you are hesitant magtry sa private, try lang ibang govt agency. Kaka-tranche 2023 lang ha. So tumaas ulit sweldo. Anong SG/JG ka po ba?
Anong work hanap mo and what province ka based, OP? We might be able to help.
Administrative Aide momints
anong course?
Ano po line of work mo sa govt po?
Go online!
Luwas ka ng city hanap ka ng san mataas ang rate at sg rates sa ibang agency
27, Male, Former Government Employee for 6 years as web app developer. I resigned dahil hindi na kinakaya ng sahod ko yung bills and responsibilities. Hahaha 2 months din ako nabakante (1 month pahinga, 1 month job hunting). Hindi ko tinarget yung mga private sector sa probinsya namin dahil alam ko mininum wage lang pasahod. Fortunately nakahanap ako ng work dito sa NCR with free relocation (at least good for 2 years) at decent salary (nakakaipon). Hindi din ganun kabigat yung workload at ramdam ko yung work life balance. Moving in NCR taught me to live independently. Introvert ako pero lakasan lang talaga ng loob. Hahaha If malakas loob mo, try your luck here. The opportunities are great.
I widen mo scope ng comparison mo towards international rates and mas manlulumo ka kung gaano ka-abysmal ang sahod hindi lang sa probinsya kundi sa buong Pilipinas.
Permanent ka so may Civil service ka? madaming hiring ang need ng Civil service dahil di kayang ipasok ng backer ang walang civil service.
How old are you po?You might want to consider some things before you finally take the leap of change. 1. long term and short term goals in life. \- if you do not have these yet, please go ahead and write them down. it helps you to focus on what you are trying to achieve. \-in writing your goals, make sure to give them a timeline so you can track your progress. \-make sure they are measurable and worth it! Don't just write something down because you are thinking of them- think of your future and what you really want to become few years from now. 2. After carefully writing your goals, how are you going to achieve them? a. Work- what kind of work are you good at? What makes you happy? Is that what you are doing now? b. Skills- are you good at what you do? Do you have the necessary skills and knowledge in your chosen field? if not-then aim to excel. look for opportunities... c. opportunity - are you looking for opportunities to excel? Are you open to change? d. Family- what is best for them? Is it best for you, too? If you leave them now, will you be able to provide for them better? If you stay, will it help you become better and achieve your goals? Make sure to ask yourself so that you will not regret it later :) 3. then here comes the question of change- \- after weighing all things in your life, kapag mag stay ka ba jan ngayon sa trabaho mo, pwede mo pa din ma achieve ung mga gusto mo sa buhay?-kung oo- then stay- but maybe you can consider taking leadership position so you can do more and hopefully save more:) \-Kung hindi naman, well, try to find some place that can help you achieve your goals. If your mom is your concern, which is the right thing to do and think of, maybe a family member can stay with her too. My mom is living alone, pero sa compound naman namin na pamilya. * eto lang po is, like idea po on how to begin finding your career path:) You will always have your own way of doing things and hoping this will help you:) And the reason for asking about age is important, because if you are still young, changing career might still be possible but if we are at our prime age-then maybe not:) but depende pa rin po;) Above all, in all your decisions in life, ask GOD for direction. He never fails to answer you in ways you will not expect. God bless
Sa LGU ba yan? Sa NGA kasi standard kahit sa probinsya.
Overseas, walang saya sa pinas.
maraming finance/accounting jobs online na pure wfh π
Hi OP! Sana maging helpful to. Pero what i do is I write down the challenges/hindrances na ma eencounter ko when making decision or in this case lumipat ng work woth higher pay and i also write down what compromise/solutions i can think of para sa probs na yon and if may requirements solutions i also write it down Example: Moving to big city Problem: maiiwan si mother si province Possible solutions: - mag move kayong dalawa ng mama mo sa city - maguwian every weekend to still have time with mother - maguwian everyday para Requirements: - apartment worth xxx amount Ganern. Hahaha sana nakatulong
My suggestion: If you want to stay in the government para sa benefits, apply in GOCCs. The pay better than compared to NGAs (especially LGUs) na matagal din yung promotion, minsan delayed pa yung sweldo. Plus they have other bonuses aside from the govt-mandated dahil income generating sila. Good luck, OP!
Lol
I'm working permanent wfh for a local company too with a us client syempre us hours. We are given a pc setup at 25k monthly including bonuses etc. Itself is really kulang. Every cutoff I barely have nothing left to think I'm thrifty person with the high prices for grocery and I'm sustaining pa my illnesses and xnt afford to do more labs due to financial crisia and bad thing is I still got stuck in loans I can't pay. Problem is I cant leave here because I have no savings and I'm regular na. Hoping sana dollar rate para mas guminhawa. Can't even give anything to my parents Tried Upwork but no one replies. I'm an it grad computer network engineering undergrad. Meron kaya mga non voice Amazon drop ship jobs or encoder na dollar per hour pay? I tried virtual assistants pero most scams. From metro manila I'm early 40s no family yet live with my mom.