u/Jdm_nambawan

Problem/Goal: Turning 27 next month. What advice can you give someone who’s entering late 20s in terms of Career, Finance, Relationships, or life in general.

Context:

Career - I have been a freelance photographer since graduated. Almost 4 years. But I also do selling stuff online because being freelance is not stable. However, I get to survive naman so far in freelancing. But of course, some months are okay, some months are low.

Since I am almost 4 years in this freelance world, I feel like I don’t really progress and re thinking “is this what I want to do long term” since it is not consistent. But also, working in full time work might limit me to do other stuff. I am also thinking of shifting careers. Sometimes, I just feel lost with what I am doing or what career path I should do long term. Am I too late to change? What is your career story that you’re okay to share on how you pivoted? 🙂

Finance - I didn’t come from a well off family. When I was starting out, I had to invest in equipments like desktop, Camera gears, etc. It was only this year that I was to able to save half a million. BUT for my age, I feel like left behind. What financial tips can you give to improve my finances? I’am frugal in terms of money.

Life/ Relationships - Just recently, I am trying to meet new people which is I feel like is healthy naman. For previous years, I was very broke that it became my insecurity. I just lock myself in my room, not realizing I am aging too. I isolate myself back then which I regret now. What tips can you give to improve my social skills and where to meet more people?

Previous attempt: trying to navigate life at the moment.

I am looking to buy a YD2RX. However, it’s Rear motor mount. If I will convert it to ZX, what should I change aside from the transmission case?

Turning 27 in a few months. Started working late 2022 as a freelance photographer. Income is less predicatble, however I was able to invest equipments like desktop, camera, camera lens down the line. Also bought a car (less than 150k). Got broke around 2024-2025 for buying these things. It was just late last year - present I was given an opportunity to save through buy and sell.

Currently have 500,000. Still building a sperate emergency fund (fluctuating since may need bayarin minsan) also have around worth 100k items in buy and sell.

Given this small milestone, I still feel 500k is small for my age. What advice can you give to improve my finance and career? What investments can I start that can compound long term?

Hello! I’m thinking of exploring a different career path and one of it is being an FA/Cabin Crew.

What is the life of an FA? What are the career growth and benefits of being in this career?

I’m a photographer for almost 4 years now. Turning 27 this year. Is it late to pivot to this career?

All inputs would be appreciated

Hi! Been a lurker here for a while.
I’m in the freelance world as a creative (photographer) while also selling items online. Since graduating almost 4 years ago, this has been my full-time work, so I don’t have traditional corporate experience.

My income has improved year after year, and this year I’m averaging around ₱65k/month, which I’m grateful for. The downside is that the income isn’t predictable. Some months are great, while others are slow, and lately that’s been making me think more about my long-term career.

I’ve been wondering:
• If I eventually decide to apply for a corporate job, will having only freelance experience put me at a disadvantage?
• I’m considering trying a career in sales. What’s life in sales actually like? What do you enjoy, and what are the biggest challenges?
• If you were in my position, would you continue freelancing or transition into a more stable corporate role?

I’d love to hear from people who’ve made a similar switch (or decided not to). Thanks!

Hi! Been a lurker here for a while.
I’m in the freelance world as a creative (photographer) while also selling items online. Since graduating almost 4 years ago, this has been my full-time work, so I don’t have traditional corporate experience.

My income has improved year after year, and this year I’m averaging around ₱65k/month, which I’m grateful for. The downside is that the income isn’t predictable. Some months are great, while others are slow, and lately that’s been making me think more about my long-term career.

I’ve been wondering:
• If I eventually decide to apply for a corporate job, will having only freelance experience put me at a disadvantage?
• I’m considering trying a career in sales. What’s life in sales actually like? What do you enjoy, and what are the biggest challenges?
• If you were in my position, would you continue freelancing or transition into a more stable corporate role?

I’d love to hear from people who’ve made a similar switch (or decided not to). Thanks!

Hi! Been a lurker here for a while.
I’m in the freelance world as a creative (photographer) while also selling items online. Since graduating almost 4 years ago, this has been my full-time work, so I don’t have traditional corporate experience.

My income has improved year after year, and this year I’m averaging around ₱65k/month, which I’m grateful for. The downside is that the income isn’t predictable. Some months are great, while others are slow, and lately that’s been making me think more about my long-term career.

I’ve been wondering:
• If I eventually decide to apply for a corporate job, will having only freelance experience put me at a disadvantage?
• I’m considering trying a career in sales. What’s life in sales actually like? What do you enjoy, and what are the biggest challenges?
• If you were in my position, would you continue freelancing or transition into a more stable corporate role?

I’d love to hear from people who’ve made a similar switch (or decided not to). Thanks!