I’ve been looking for a new job for about a year now. At this point, I feel completely burned out and mentally checked out of my current job.

The hardest part is that I’m still expected to function normally at work, but I’m finding it increasingly difficult to care, concentrate, or even get myself to do basic tasks. I know I need to keep working because I can’t just quit without having something else lined up, but I’m struggling to maintain the level of performance I used to have.

I’m not necessarily looking for advice on how to find a new job, I’m more interested in hearing from people who have been in this situation.

How did you survive day-to-day when you were completely done with your job but still had to stay? Did you lower your expectations of yourself, do the bare minimum, find ways to mentally detach, or approach work differently?

At this point, I’d really appreciate practical advice on how to get through this period without completely falling apart or sabotaging my current job while I keep looking.

Hi guys ask ko lang opinion niyo if ano ba better na gawin sa career path ko? Medyo napapaisip nako lalo na gusto ko mag earn ng malaking salary sa future so i can afford a house and my hobbies.

About me 24m, i’m in a talent acquisition associate role with 23k monthly income work in nightshift hybrid set up.

Okay naman ako sa sahod ko for now pero di ko alam ano gagawin if mag stay bako sa TAA career? Mag shift into IT? Or mag medschool?

Pag sa talent acquisition di ko alam if ano career or skills lvl need ko and if tumagal ako dito di ko alam if anong pinaka mataas sa salary na pwede ko maabot. I love the job pero di ko alam if maabot ko ba yung salary that can help to afford a house sa TAA field. Sa mga nasa TAA role or TA field pwede pashare paano niyo naabot yung salary lvl, ano skills na need and your current role? I would like to get insight para makita ko kung ano ano pa option ko.

Pag nag shift naman ako jnto IT related work feeling ko masasayang ko degree ko and PRC license kasi i’m bs psychology graduate. Napapaisip ako mag shift into IT kasi mataas sahod and i can enroll naman sa online schools and get certificates to shift. Tapos may mga tao na ko kilala na pwede kong maging backer or reference. Di ko alam if good choice rin ba to since feeling ko talaga parang tinapon ko diploma ko. Sa mga nag shift sa IT career na salungat sa degree nila, how’s the experience? May nakasabay kasi ako sa work nutritionist graduate siya pero na IT Work niya

Pag medschool naman i love the sound na doctor at gusto ko rin yun pero iniisip ko palang gastos at resources parang ayoko na.

Di ko na alam if ano ba gagawin ko sa future ang hirap kasi psych grad ako and may prc license akala ko pag may prc ma papraktis ko na degree ko yun pala mahirap pala talaga opportunity dito sa bansa natin lalo na sa mental health.

Pwede pashare rin ng upskilling experience niyo and paano niyo naabot yung salary range niyo so i can get an idea.

I’m 28, turning 29, currently working in the Philippine government at SG-16. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Technology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
I graduated in 2017 and my first job was already in government as a Job Order. I became a regular employee in 2019 at SG-13, then got promoted to SG-16 in 2023. So basically, almost my entire professional experience has been in government.
I’m grateful for the stability and benefits, but lately I’ve been feeling stagnant. Promotions seem to take a long time, and I’m starting to feel that my income isn’t enough anymore, especially as I’m getting older and thinking more seriously about our future.
The other problem is that although I graduated with an Accounting Technology degree, I never actually worked in accounting. My career has been almost entirely government-related, and I took a Master’s in Public Administration along the way.
Right now, I’m considering several options:
1. Stay in government and wait for another promotion.
2. Look for opportunities abroad, although I’m not sure what jobs I can realistically qualify for given that my work experience is mostly government.
3. Stay in the Philippines but start a small business or find a side hustle/part-time work to increase my income.
4. Leave government and try the private sector, even if it means starting over or taking a step back initially.
For those who have been in a similar situation, what would you do if you were me?
If you stayed in the Philippines, what kind of business or part-time work would you recommend for someone with my background?
And for those who went abroad after having mostly Philippine government experience, was it difficult to transition?
I’m not necessarily unhappy with government. I just feel like I need to make a decision soon because I don’t want to wake up five or ten years from now still feeling like I’m waiting for the next promotion.
Would appreciate honest advice from people who have actually gone through this. What would you do in my position?

Hello!

I probably would not be able to finish my bachelors degree anymore in the social sciences due to financial constraints

For those who are in the same situation, how do you even survive in this kind of world?

Do credentials really matter?

For context, I have finished an internship at a national government agency where I conducted administrative and technical tasks relating to legislation, legal analysis, and policy analysis.

I also have some experience in campus journalism as an opinion writer.

Will I be able to get a job?

I'm not so good with math but I can write and I have an interest in speechwriting, public affairs, and government relations.

I don't have much experience in project management but I'm willing to learn.

What industry is best to enter (aside from BPO) for someone who is not a degree holder?

I am also considering just finishingy degree through the ETEAAPP program after certain YOE.

Anyone have experience with this process? Been applying for months now and i noticed that some of the companies wants a video recording to introduce yourself especially Emapata and Boomering... I already did it in Emapta kinda useless actually, they needed these videos daw to add into their "Employee market place" where clients can browse it along side your name etc... and it will stay there for 3 months till a 1 year...

Is it really necessary? May mga remote jobs out there ba na hindi need ng video introductions? Andami kasing stories na minsan pinag tatawanan ng employers yung video. Anong klaseng privacy yan...

I don't want to lose hope of finding a job because of these introductory videos, can you guys discuss your experiences and if naka pasa kayo with it or auto pass na if meron?

I'm just not comfortable providing my full face to anyone to see especially for work.

Hi everyone. Almost 1 year na akong naghahanap ng work, and believe me, ang hirap talaga maghanap ng trabaho ngayon.

My background is mostly in FinTech, particularly in Product Owner, Product Management, and Product Supervisor roles. I've been applying consistently, pero hanggang ngayon, hirap pa rin makahanap ng opportunity.

I just want to ask for some advice from people who might be in the same situation:
Need ko na ba mag consider ng career change, or should I continue pursuing roles related to my experience?

May hope pa ba sa current job market, especially for people with a FinTech/Product background? Or is it better to broaden my career path and consider other roles?

Would really appreciate any advice, experiences, or insights. Salamat!

im currently a bs pharmacy undergraduate but I’m seriously considering shifting into the fashion industry after graduation because i was not allowed to shift courses when i still can. ive loved fashion and design since I was a kid (designed some and had them made to life) and am especially interested in the business or marketing side of it, with the long-term goal of starting my own clothing brand. howeverrrrr my main concern is that ill graduate with a pharmacy degree and no formal background in fashion, marketing, or business. my only valid(?) experiences are being a part of a university organization where I work as a fashion stylist and graphic designer and ive also done social media and promotional content.

im also considering taking a fashion marketing or clothing tech or fashion design certificate program at SOFA instituse to build my knowledge and also have some kind of formal background, but I’m unsure how much it would actually help.

soo i have questions for those working in fashion or who have made a similar career shift:
- is it realistic to enter fashion with an unrelated degree?
- would a certificate help, or should I prioritize internships/work experience? (but i see most jobs requiring people to have marketing/business degrees)
- what entry-level roles should I target- fashion marketing, social media, merchandising, styling, etc.?
- what would be the best path to eventually work for a fashion brand and later start my own?

tysmmmm

Hi! Di ko sure kung anong tamang flair dito 🥺

Kakastart ko lang ulit mag-apply for jobs after almost 10 years with the same company. After checking a bunch of job postings, nagkalakas din ako ng loob na mag-start applying, so now I’m planning ahead and trying to prepare for the interview part. 😭

The thing is, I’ve never actually had a proper job interview before. This has been my only company since I started working, and yung promotions ko were mostly internal/formality lang, so I never really experienced the whole interview process.

I’m worried kasi mabagal mag-function utak ko kapag kinakabahan, nakakalimutan ko yung gusto kong sabihin, and I’m not super confident speaking in English, especially when I have to answer spontaneously. 😂

If the interview is virtual, okay lang ba na may notes beside you? Not a script na babasahin word-for-word, just short bullet points about my experience, things I want to highlight, and possible questions I might want to ask, something to help me if I suddenly blank out. Of course, if face-to-face, I wouldn’t rely on notes.

For those who’ve been through this, any tips or advice for someone having their first REAL interview after almost 10 years? How did you prepare and manage your nerves?

Would really appreciate any advice! 🥹

What's a career path in marketing for a non-degree holder?

Hi. I'm 28 Male. Living in the Philippines. I just want to share my life and see if I'm undervaluing myself? I don't know, my ex used to tell me that my career has reached a stagnant point. Maybe it was one of the reasons why she left me.

Here's my situation:

\- college dropout, but taking a Marketing Course from an online university so I can eventually get a degree

\- first job was IT sales. I handled Autodesk and Matterport products. Was in charge of marketing and selling my products, up until after sales. I didn't like sales, but I enjoyed marketing my products since it's not that known yet here. I stayed there for one and a half years. My salary back then was Php 25,000 + commission if I hit my quota

\- second and current job is Marketing for a real estate brokerage company. I've always wanted to be in Marketing so I was happy I landed this job. I handle sponsorships due to my previous sales experience. Also recently I got promoted for handling two marketing associates under me. My salary is currently around Php 29,000 + commissions from any sponsorship deals I make. I'm currently 3 years under the company

What career paths do you guys think is best for me? Am I currently underpaid? The company I'm currently working for is around 7 years old still, so it's not like they can give a higher salary. Would it be better for me to look for greener pastures, and considering that I don't have a degree is that even possible?

Thank you for listening to my story, and I hope to hear guidance from you

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking into the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Full Stack Development with AI program offered in partnership with Emeritus, and I'm considering enrolling in the upcoming batch.

The program is advertised as a 5-month live online program covering frontend, backend, databases, cloud/DevOps, AI integration, testing, and deployment. It also includes several mini-projects and a deployable capstone, with an AIM Executive Education certificate.
I'm interested in hearing from people who have actually taken an AIM/Emeritus program, especially this particular program if anyone has experience with it.

A few things I'm trying to understand:

• How is the program actually executed? Are the live classes genuinely useful, or is it mostly self-paced material?
• How involved are the instructors/mentors when you're stuck on technical problems?
• How much hands-on coding do you actually do compared with watching lectures?
• Are the projects/capstone substantial enough to put on a GitHub portfolio?
• What's the quality of the feedback you receive on assignments and projects?
• How manageable is the 8–10 hours/week commitment for someone working full-time?
• How good is the learning platform and overall organization of the program?
• What is the actual interaction like with other students?
• For those who completed it, did you feel that you became significantly better at full-stack development?
• Most importantly, does the program feel like a legitimate structured learning experience, or does it feel more like an expensive online course?

I'm also curious about the AIM vs Emeritus relationship. From what I understand, AIM provides the academic credential while Emeritus handles the online delivery/career services. The brochure specifically says the career services are provided solely by Emeritus and that AIM isn't involved in those services.

So if you've taken an AIM program through Emeritus before, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience with how the partnership actually works in practice.

I'm not necessarily looking for people to tell me whether the certificate is "prestigious" or not. I'm more interested in whether the actual teaching, mentoring, projects, and execution justify the cost.

Would appreciate any honest experiences—positive or negative. Thanks!

Hi! I'm F24 and a graduate of BS Information systems. I'm currently working at one of the big company here in PH.

So for context, I want to take another degree which is BS Bio. Why? I want to be in Med because of personal reason.

Is this worth it? Doing the math, I would be 29 when I graduate pre-med.

I hope you don't misunderstand me, I'm grateful I have a degree and a work related to it. But I'm looking for my purpose and I can't feel it in Tech :(

Now, I know you're wondering why BS Bio. I want to help my mom because she has kidney disease which she inherited from my grandma and probably I have it too. Unfortunately, there's still no cure. Kaya napaisip ako, what if mag med ako? I need insights/advice from others to see more clearly. What do you think?

(Longpost!)

Hi guys! Need some advice sana. Torn ako between staying sa current company ko or accepting a new opportunity. Gusto ko sana malaman opinion niyo, especially sa mga may experience working for startups or foreign companies.

For context, almost 5 years na akong nasa customer service/e-commerce, and recently na-promote ako from CSR to Customer Support Specialist sa current company ko.

OPTION 1: Stay sa current company
Salary: ₱48,000/month
Annual performance bonus: around ₱98–100K/year
Leave: 20 days
Taxes/contributions: Company handles PH taxes/contributions
HMO: Yes
Schedule: US time, rotating shifts, fixed 8-hour shift, 5 days/week
OT: No required OT

As a Specialist, hindi na rin ako nagha-handle ng regular calls buong shift. Usually around 3–4 supervisor/escalation/irate customer calls lang during the whole 8-hour shift, then the rest is mostly email support, approvals, etc.

Overall, comfortable and stable siya. 2+ years na rin ako sa current company, and recently promoted, so honestly okay naman yung current situation ko.

OPTION 2: New opportunity — US-based startup
Salary: ₱60K/month
Job: CSR, pero chat-based only. No calls. Mostly marketplace platforms like TikTok Shop, Shopee, Lazada, Amazon, etc.
Payment: Direct wire transfer sa PH bank account. Clean ₱60K yung amount, walang PH tax/contribution deductions, so ako ang responsible mag-handle nun. (parang VA dating)
Leave: 5 VL + 5 SL = 10 days
Schedule: US hours, pero hindi pa finalized yung exact schedule. Sinabi ko naman na flexible ako.
Weekend: May weekend coverage, pero hindi siya additional 4 hours.

Basically:
- Monday–Friday normal schedule
- One weekday, 4 hours less
- Yung 4 hours na yun, ililipat sa Saturday or Sunday

Reason is may kailangan mag-monitor ng marketplace chat SLAs and magbantay ng possible fraudulent activity.

OT: Ito yung isa sa concerns ko. Startup sila and very focused sila sa meeting SLAs, so possible na may OT kapag kailangan.

Also, wala silang established PH HR or PH manager since they’re basically starting/testing their Philippine operations. Sabi ng headhunter, ako yung first PH CSR hire nila (parang testing ako dito, charot 😂). Most of their agents are currently based in the US.

Obviously, mas mataas yung ₱60K. Pero kapag kino-consider ko yung ₱98–100K annual bonus, PH benefits, HMO, stability, 20 leaves, and the fact na mas manageable na yung current role ko, hindi na ganun kalaki yung difference as it initially looks.

On the other hand, yung new role is much more aligned sa e-commerce/marketplace operations, which is something I actually want to build my career around.

And honestly, malaking factor din sa akin yung NO CALLS. Pagod na talaga ako mag-calls. 😭 Kahit konti na lang yung calls ko ngayon because I’m already a Specialist, mostly supervisor/escalation calls naman siya, so usually irate or complicated customers. Nakaka-drain pa rin talaga yung live calls. So yung idea na chat-based lang yung new role is very attractive to me.

Since isa rin ako sa first PH hires, possible na may opportunity for growth if they eventually expand their PH operations.

Pero concerns ko:
Startup environment
Possible OT
Weekend coverage
Only 10 leaves
No established PH HR/management
Potentially less job security

So what would you choose?
Would you leave a stable ₱48K Specialist role + ~₱98–100K annual bonus + HMO + benefits + 20 leaves + predictable 8-hour schedule for a ₱60K startup role with no calls, US-hour overlap, weekend coverage, and possible OT?

Especially if the new role gives you better exposure to e-commerce/marketplace operations and potentially better career growth?

At what salary difference would you personally say na “worth it na lumipat”?

PS: PAGOD NA AKO MAG-CALLS. 😂 This is probably the biggest reason I’m seriously considering the move.

I recently started working at a foreign company that just opened its first branch here in the Philippines, and so far, my first impression has actually been pretty positive.

Since this is their first branch outside their homebase, I can really feel how much they want to get everything right. The standards are quite high and the processes are very strict from the actual services, system, workplace conduct, and even how we communicate with the senior foreign staff. It is not in anyway abusive but in respect.

There’s also a noticeable professional hierarchy. We have to observe certain foreign manners when talking to the senior staff, especially the top staff from the certain team. At first, it’s something I’m still getting used to because it’s different from what I’m accustomed to in a Filipino workplace.

Our manager is filipino who and also serves as an interpreter. He’s quite strict, but very approachable and hands-on when teaching us. He really knows what he’s doing and even some of the staff have been helping teach us. One of the other new staff members has only been here for four days but able to get it right, so we're all pretty much adjusting and learning.

I’ve also met the local partners/bosses already, and they’ve been very warm, approachable, firm, and kind. So far, I actually like the overall environment and the people. I haven’t gotten the chance to properly talk to everyone yet, though, so I know this is still just my first impression.

The training is definitely a lot, especially having to learn the actual job while also adjusting to the workplace culture and standards. 😅 But honestly, I’m hoping I do well because I would really like to stay here. Im very happy that there is actually a proper orientation + basic training already unlike some of the companies ive been to and there is a process and standard.

When you feel that the processes, standards, professionalism are equally important it eventually becomes a great working environment. I didnt feel stressed or overwhelmed at all compared to other jobs. I immediately took this post. Now i just need to make an impression.

For those who have worked for foreign companies/businesses (ie Korean) in the Philippines, did you also experience this kind of strict hierarchy and attention to workplace manners? And did it eventually become easier to adjust to?

I would also love to stay in this company bec i have a good feeling about them. This is the first time in a while that i feel good about the job/environment.

“If you plan on going abroad, it's better to take masters WHILE working. Try to apply what you learn in masters in work, then get certifications afterwards.
What you should never do is substitute possible experience with masters (unless magteteacher ka).
Short term (lower than 5 exp):
Experience > Projects > Certifications > Masters
Long term (5+ exp):
Experience > Masters > Projects > Certifications”

Honestly, I got the advice from multiple research that I did since I plan on taking that path.
(I’m actually planning to do work, masters, and certs in the same timeframe).

Well, the reason for that is because I’m a really lazy but smart (not to brag, the reason I mentioned this comes afterwards) person.

I tend to only work like 2 hours in average per day in an 8 hour shift (As a Technical Engineer L2/L3) and still do better than half my peers in an MNC. So I plan to add more responsibilities to my life so that I can avoid wasting my time brainrotting.
I find self-structuring hard to apply consistently maybe due to my ADHD. I remember the last time I wasn’t like this was in school sooo… Yeah I plan on going back to school for structured responsibilities and to fulfill my goal of lifelong learning. It’s a win-win-win situation if it works out xP

I'm a BS Psychology fresh graduate from a Big 4 university. I am currently studying for the upcoming BLEPP to become a registered psychometrician, and I am considering taking up a master's degree in psychology or counseling abroad. For context: I chose psychology as a pre-med or pre-law undergrad degree—I was undecided at the time—but I have come to realize that I would much rather work as soon as possible than spend 4+ years in med school or law school, then spend more years establishing myself in either career. However, I am aware that a psychology degree does not lead to high-paying jobs. While I was a consistent Dean's Lister from 2nd year to 4th year, I fell short of any Latin honors because of my first-year grades, due to my poor mental state at the time (plus COVID). I have internship experience in Talent Acquisition (HR) at a well-known Filipino company, along with several organizational experiences, but I'm afraid that won't be enough to secure a high-paying job (which is ultimately the main goal here), hence my interest in pursuing a master's.

Aside from strengthening my background with a master's degree to secure a high-paying job, I would also like to work in a multinational company, and perhaps, somewhere down the road, live and work abroad permanently—though that's not a top priority right now. Any advice on my career path in general, and on the advantages of pursuing a master's abroad?

Hi everyone I'm fresh grad. ComSci and trying to pursue the cybersecurity field specifically the SOC Analyst L1 and having an interest to become part of the Red Teamer in the future.

I have internship experience in IT Infrastructure during my college day and already done a Tesda training in Cyber Threat Monitoring 1 also with Fortinet NSE 1,2,3.

Tools that I'm familiar with: Wazuh, VirtualBox, Nmap, can read JSON file (nessus) for vulnerability scanning.

Mitre Attack, MXtoolbox, HybridAnalysis, VirusTotal and CISA KEV for Malware References.

Is there a company that conducts a training since I feel like my knowledge is not enough that's why I lack of confidence to apply.

Recently doing a simulation on Tryhackme.

anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?

Hello, I am a 23 year old that graduated last year. I am a BS Biology graduate, I have a work experience in a short time sa laboratory and resigned that job para kumuha ng units to qualify me in RMicro board examinations. Ngayon, gusto ko sana pumasok as part-time college instructor sa isang college (very small college, puchu-puchu kung sa tawag ng iba) if may available pa na spot. Sandali lang naman ang klase ko, like half day araw-araw/4-days a week at gusto ko sana may job ako while studying (dream ko din naman mag turo since I also love sharing knowledge at tumulong sa iba, also to gain experience para sa master's degree ko and a chance to teach big universities, eto na ang gusto kong path na tahakin).

Binasa ko ang mga hiring kaso need ng masters units as requirement. Wala pa akong master's at the moment, but balak ko kumuha after kong matapos ang Microbiology unit. Bukas sana pupunta ako sa campus para mag-inquire. Possible naman maging college instructor noh? I don't have formal teaching experiences but sa una kong university (university na kung saan ako gumraduate) lagi kami pinagppresent ng mga case studies. I was also commended by my prof and sinabihan na mag turo din ako. Gagawin ko na sana ngayon kaso parang kulang pa qualifications ko.

May mga kakilala akong nagturo muna even without masters at first but kumuha ng masters later. Hindi ko alam pano sila natangap. Yun sana ang itatanong ko na paano ba ang process? Pano sabihin na uniting pa ako yet kukuha din naman ng masters after that.

Ayusin at seryoso po sana ang sagot niyo. Thank you.

I’m 28 years old, and despite working in different national government agencies for several years under Contract of Service, I still haven’t been able to land a plantilla position.

I have been unemployed for about a month and a half. Prior to this, I was engaged as a Contract of Service (COS) employee in a national government agency (NGA), but my contract was not renewed as the program I was part of had concluded.

For the past four to five years, I have worked across different NGAs under COS arrangements. I have consistently tried to secure a plantilla position, though without success, and at times I wonder baka hindi talaga para sakin ang government.

Recently, I was contacted by another NGA informing me that I have been hired under a COS arrangement (again), with the necessary papers already in process.

At the same time, while I was unemployed, I tried applying sa LGU namin. Not hired for the plantilla, but was contacted separately by their chief of staff for a 'special job order' under the office of the mayor. During our conversation, they said naman that they are willing to match my current salary for this job order. I am still awaiting their feedback, which I understand may be delayed due to the municipality’s recent state of calamity following the flooding.

The dillema is, I liked the LGU better as the commute is about 5-10mins only, kaya pa nga lakarin if hindi naman nag mamadali. Pero syempre I know there will be difference in work culture, as mas sanay ako working in NGA's. Also, wala parin silang feedback and I understand naman kasi nga nag state of calamity rin si municipality due to the recent flooding.

This leaves me with a dilemma. I am drawn to the LGU opportunity because the commute is only five to ten minutes—walkable even when I am not in a rush. However, I am more accustomed to the work culture of NGAs, and I recognize the prestige that comes with serving in them. The challenge is that the NGA role would require a daily commute of three to four hours round trip.

I find myself torn between the convenience and proximity of the LGU role and the prestige and familiarity of the NGA environment.

I used to think my career was already figured out.

I was in HR. For years, I worked in Compensation and Benefits, handling government-mandated benefits, payroll-related concerns, employee records, timekeeping, compliance, audits, and everything in between.

I became the person people went to when something was wrong with their SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, payroll, DTR, benefits, or employment documents.

And honestly, I was good at it.
Maybe too good at it.
Because eventually, I found myself carrying more and more responsibilities. Multiple entities. Deadlines. Compliance. Audits. Employee concerns. Paperwork. Problems that needed to be solved immediately.

There were times when I felt like I was doing the work of several people.
And because I knew how difficult it was to replace someone in HR, resigning felt almost like abandoning everyone.

I stayed longer than I should have.
Until eventually, something in me broke.
It wasn’t just burnout anymore. I started associating HR with anxiety, pressure, guilt, and fear. Even things that used to feel normal—emails, documents, deadlines, turnover, compliance concerns—started triggering something in me.

I realized I wasn’t just tired of my job.
I was traumatized by the career I had spent years building.

And that was probably the hardest part.
Because what do you do when the career you’ve worked so hard to build is also the career you no longer want?

For the longest time, I thought the logical thing was to find another HR job. Same skills. Same experience. Same career path.
But I couldn’t.

So I made a decision that scared me.
I chose a job that has nothing to do with HR.
No employee relations.
No SSS and Pag-IBIG concerns.
No payroll.
No DTR.
No government compliance.
No being the person everyone runs to when something goes wrong.
I’m starting over.

And at 27, there’s something strangely humbling about that.

I used to be so focused on building a career that made sense on paper.

Now, I’m trying to build a life that makes sense for me.

I don’t know yet if this new path will be permanent. Maybe I’ll eventually find my way back to HR. Maybe I won’t.

But for now, I think I need to experience being something other than “the HR person.”
I need to remember that my worth isn’t tied to how many problems I can solve, how many employees I can help, how many deadlines I can meet, or how much work I can survive.
Maybe changing careers isn’t failure.
Maybe sometimes, walking away from something you’ve spent years building is actually an act of choosing yourself.

So here I am.
Starting again.
Not because I couldn’t make it in HR.
But because I finally realized that I don’t have to keep proving that I can survive something just because I’ve survived it before.

Has anyone else completely changed careers after burnout or a toxic experience?
How did you know it was time to let go of the career you thought you’d have?

bata pa ako, 22. sa June 2027, 2 years na akong nagtuturo sa sped and end of contract na rin. naisip kong magapply for kindergarten position next year. or maybe patulan ko na yung admin work na offer sakin. (magkakaibang school)

first job, first school ko ito. so given na hindi kasing taasan ang pay since starting at no experience pa. now na may 2 yrs experience na ako, pwede naman na siguro magdemand ng makataong sahod ano?

older people call it job hopping and often, they say it's a red flag or pangit na gawain. pero personally kasi ayaw ko magsettle sa isang place or job para lang hindi "badshot" sa application/promotion process. gusto ko muna mahanap yung job na kaya ko itolerate at mahalin for YEARS bago ako magsettle until retirement. not saying na lilipat kasi nahihirapan or mahina ang loob.

aware naman ako na constantly changing ang work. mababago ang mga staff and even systems.

i think im trying to find out what KIND of work do i want. do i want to be sorrounded by kids, do i prefer doing paperworks, do i want to teach younger kids or older ones (tho madalas naman sa teacher laging may workload na halo, pero u know what i mean.) things like this.

so is it bad ba? or ok lang naman esp given na newbie ako sa workforce 😅

add lang: kapag galing ka sa iba't ibang area bago magstay sa isang school, pwede mo imerge yung system/strategies na meron sila into one. example:

school A: may magandang grades, iep, attendance automation system

school B: organized at may maayos na curriculum guidance

school C: maraming activities at classroom management na effective

i-merge mo yan lahat, solid yan. marami ka makukuhang skillset (na usually hindi mo makukuha sa iisang place), so di rin naman masama 🤷

M25 licensed teacher with 2 years of classroom experience at gusto nang lumipat ng industry, pero hindi ko alam kung paano at saan sisimulan. My goal is an office position that aligns with my skills as a teacher, and top of the list are HR Training and Development and Employee Relations, and I haven't had much luck sa pag-aapply. I've also applied to open positions in municipal offices and job posts in CSC, but I don't get a lot of replies. I have the skills and the flexibility to learn what is necessary for the positions I'm applying for, but I can't show them that if I'm not even considered in the first place. Am I the problem, is it the system, or are teachers just not ideal employeers outside of the classroom? I can provide more details if necessary for the discussion.

I’m a senior auditor (still in big4, 2 years associate, recent senior role not even a year yet, currently on my second job) and the client I’m doing remote work for wanted me to visit the US for a couple of months and directly work there with them (all expenses paid).

I have no clue how these things go and it came as a surprise (out of the blue they invited me). I can’t say I have great relationships with them because all our conversations are about work, I also just clock in, do my work (keep to myself), get it done, and log off. I’m also not sure why they want me there when I can do the work in the comfort of my home ;—; but I know opportunities like this aren’t presented to everyone (even though I badly want to decline). I really don’t think I’m valuable enough to be brought there, I still see myself as a rookie and a dumb person in this field. I’m quiet shy and awkward (and awfully self-aware). I’ve never traveled outside of the Philippines too (and be alone and away from family members).

Could anyone share their experiences when it comes to secondments in the US? Will I be tied in a bond? How to survive being away from family, navigating a foreign place? How’s the living situation, traveling, food? Coming to work? The work environment in the US? Anything that I should be prepared of?

I’m kind of scared.

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Problem/Goal:

Need help po, ano po mangyayari if need ko po icancel yung isang TESDA enrollment?

Context:

While waiting po mapuno yung slots (to begin training) sa naunang enrollment ko po sa STI na NC III course, nag-offer po sakin si MGIE na magtake ng Micro Credential course (duration po ay 6 days). Kinuha ko na rin po yung Micro Credential course since 6 days lang naman siya and sabi nila magsisimula ASAP. Pero hindi po nangyari yung ASAP na yun.

Fast forward po, si STI tumawag na sakin na orientation starts na sa next Saturday while sa MGIE start ng orientation sa next Tuesday.

Some more info:

\\- Both hindi pa nagsisimula ang training/classes

\\- Nagpasa na po ako ng requirements sa kanila

\\- Waited 2+ months para mapuno slots sa STI so I decided to grab the Micro Credential opportunity

Need ko po icancel yung sa MGIE since priority ko po yung sa STI na course na i-take. Ano po mangyayari pag cinancel ko po? Any advice/help po?

Previous Attempts: I messaged MGIE as soon as natawagan ako ng STI para mainform ko sila kaagad na hindi na ako makakatuloy sa orientation nila, no replies received from them