r/CareerAdvicePH

After 42 years as an entrepreneur, one thing stands out to me more than anything else:

Success in small business is usually about making more good decisions than mistakes.

Every business owner makes mistakes. It comes with the territory. The key is learning from them quickly instead of repeating them. Some decisions are easy. Others are uncomfortable, risky, or emotionally difficult. Like determining what you should charge for your goods and services.
But often, the hardest decisions end up having the biggest positive impact on the future of the business.

Over the years, I’ve learned that growth rarely comes from playing it safe all the time. It comes from being willing to make tough calls, adapt, and keep moving forward even after setbacks.

Perfect decisions aren’t required. Consistent good judgment over time is what builds successful companies.

That’s 42 years of entrepreneurship talking.

I currently have less than 1 year of experience at a well-known MNC FMCG company, but I am already actively applying for Data Analyst roles. For context, my current team is understaffed, and my workload is both heavy and extremely broad. By broad, I mean that I more or less perform the following roles alone for the entire site:

Business Systems Developer

Business Intelligence Analyst / BI Developer

Power Platform Developer

Digital Transformation Engineer / Specialist

Solutions Architect (Junior-Level Functional Scope)

Applications Support Engineer / Product Support

Data Engineer (Partial / Junior–Mid Hybrid Scope)

Technical Business Analyst

Internal Technology Consultant

I asked AI to help identify the closest formal titles that match my current responsibilities.

I’m a fresh graduate and graduated in August 2025, with a current salary of 30k. The company name and my experience alone were already enough to get me three interviews within just a few days of applying. I was also able to gauge my market value, and it appears to already be roughly double my current compensation.

One of the main reasons I want to move is because I want to specialize. I also believe that if I’m already the “Subject Matter Expert” for nearly all digitalization-related tasks on site despite having less than 1 YOE, I may eventually hit a ceiling in terms of growth and learning.

Another concern is that I currently have no one to peer-review my queries, code, or outputs. I’m worried that I may unknowingly be developing bad coding and engineering habits due to the lack of technical mentorship and collaboration. I want teammates who can challenge me technically, brainstorm actual code logic and architecture with me, and help me improve as an engineer and analyst. I also want mentors, senior developers, and senior analysts whom I can consult whenever I encounter roadblocks.

Ironically, despite my limited experience, I’m already the one training people and being consulted by coworkers and department heads.

I recently received a job offer from Shopee for a Data Analyst role, and I’m planning to get back to them within a week. However, I’ve read many horror stories about the company’s work culture, and I’m worried that moving from a fast-paced manufacturing environment to another fast-paced e-commerce company might only worsen my burnout and multiply my workload — even if it offers the specialization, structure, teammates, and higher pay that I’m looking for.

Another reason I’m delaying my decision is because I’m still waiting for a bank to get back to me regarding the results of my final interview. I’m honestly more inclined toward that opportunity since it’s also a Data Analyst role with a similar salary range, and I assume the work culture may be more stable or relaxed.

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For those who have worked at Shopee, especially within data analytics teams, I would really appreciate your advice or insights.

How is the work culture in the analytics teams specifically?

Are analytics teams generally spared from the “horror stories,” or is the pressure company-wide?

Is there actually any work-life balance?

To add, during the interview, the hiring manager asked me how I handle stress and mentioned that employees can go home on time if they are efficient enough to finish their tasks for the day. That statement honestly felt like a red flag to me.

Still, from a career-growth perspective, is Shopee worth the stress, sacrifice, and intensity during this stage of my life and career?

Hello pips! Gusto ko lang makahingi ng advice sa inyo kung tama ba gagawin ko.

Okay lang ba magemail sa manager nyo na nagdadalawang isip ka na magresign. Gusto ko lang marinig yung professional advice nung manager ko bago ako magdecide bago ko isend yung RL ko sa kanya w HR. Nageenjoy naman ako sa work and sa team. Okay naman ako sa work as AP/AR. Pressure lang sa life as breadwinner na naghahanap na mas mataas na sahod😅 na kunwari may offer sa iba na gusto lang naman tapatan yung salary kaso ang prob kunwari fully onsite at need magcommute sa new offer job kaya undecided kuno kung magstay sa current😁

Please tama ba na inform ko yung manager ko😅

New hire ako as a Senior Brand Assistant pero sa kin pinapagawa lahat like brand marketing, promos, social media management, admin tasks, ecommerce, reports, PR tas ako lang mag-isa tas yung boss ko sinasabihan ako na ang bagal ko daw. Ayoko naman magcomplain na super loaded ako kasi di pa ako regular. Also nalaman ko na ang history ng position ko is maximum 8 months lang ang tinatagal.

How do I bring this up in a nice and professional way?

Good eve people of Reddit, I’m planning to do VA and I’m also helping my parents in our business(Sari-sari store) but I don’t want to remove my Gym routines/ work outs and diet. Can you help me to build my schedule?
Here’s my schedule my wala pang VA work.

6am-open
4pm-5pm work out
10pm closing.

I graduated last year and had my first job at Makati for about 5 months. I resigned kasi napagod ako sa 5x a week RTO and low pay.
I tried applying again and luckily, I got 2 job offers.

1. Kilalang-kilala na company but lower pay (accounting role)
2. BPO with higher pay (finance role - AP)

I accepted yung una and sent a rejection email dun sa pangalawa.

In my head, maganda sa resume if galing ako sa company na yon. But when I started working, I realized na hindi aligned sa akin yung work culture. I couldn't even take sick leaves kasi walang gagawa ng work ko kaya matatambak sila. Now I'm contemplating if worth it ba yung sahod ko sa workload and stress na dala nung role.

I'm also regretting na hindi ko inaccept yung finance role. I think mas chill yung work doon as per the job description sent to me, kaysa dito sa work na tinanggap ko. Mas mataas pa yung sahod.

Nailsip kong mag-resign na lang kasi hindi ko talaga sure kung tatagal pa ko dito. And I'm also thinking na balikan yung 2nd company na nag-offer sakin. Okay lang kaya na mag-email sa recruiter na gusto kong i-accept yung offer nila? Even after 2 months? And I don't know if idedeclare ko pa sa resume ko yung stay ko dito kasi 2 months lang naman, and I don't want to come off as a hopper.

Please advise. Huhu. Thank you!

Hi everyone, need some thoughts lol.

I already went through 4 interviews with the team/hiring managers, and now my 5th and supposedly final interview was with HR. Since I made it this far, does that usually mean I’m already selected for the role and HR is more of a formality, or am I still being assessed against other candidates?

My thought process is: if I already moved through all the team interviews and made it to the final stage, doesn’t that usually mean the team already approved/selected me? Like HR wouldn’t really have a say anymore on whether I’ll move forward or not, right? Or can HR still decide not to push through with a candidate at this stage?

During the HR interview, he asked for my expected compensation/salary, mentioned that I’d be accomplishing some forms/files, and said he'd send them over. But until now, I haven’t received anything yet 😅

I know getting through multiple rounds is a good sign, but now I’m overthinking if I actually got chosen or if HR is still assessing things lol. Has anyone experienced something similar? What usually happens at this stage?

Kakastart ko lang kasi 1st job ko. Mag 1st week na. Tinanggap ko na para may magawa at makuha rin ako pandagdag ipon pag luwas sa city pero I'm not planning on staying there. First time ko ma-feel na out of place as in. Tapos yun isang employee dun pag nagtanong ako parang ang sungit na aagawan ng spot for regularization. May grupo grupo pa sila so kapag lunch wala ako kasama which is ok lang naman sakin I'm there to work and earn. Nanibago lang ako, normal lang ba talaga work environment na ganyan walang pansinan? yun magkakagrupo lang nagpapansinan, afaik nangiti naman sila but not to the point na aask ka nila. Tulad ng, " Bago ka dito? I'm ano nga pala and you?" Walang ganun? Sobrang OA ko na ba if ganyan naiisip ko? I want to hear your thoughts.

Please fix your resumes/CVs. Hindi enough na nakalagay lang: company name, position and employment dates. Lagyan niyo naman ng actual job description/responsibilities, especially yung relevant sa inaapplyan niyo. Kung pwede, i-highlight nyo sa pinakataas.

Recently, I rejected several applicants for a role because based on their CVs, wala silang relevant experience. Then nag-message yung referrers for reconsideration because meron naman daw silang experience bakit na-reject.

Pag-check ko ulit dahil baka mali nga ako ng basa, wala talaga. Apparently, hindi lang nila nilagay ng maayos. Ang layo ng JD nila sa JD ko.

Recruiters and hiring managers can only assess what’s WRITTEN on the resume. Hindi kami manghuhula ng hidden experience. If you have relevant experience: state it clearly, add tools/systems used, mention scope/volume and include achievements if possible.

A badly written CV can literally make you look unqualified even when you’re not. I know job seekers are frustrated with the hiring process and HR/Recruiters. But one thing that’s fully within your control is making your experience easy to understand on paper. Ayun lang! Nawa’y lahat kayo ay matawagan na sa mga inaapplayan nyo.

Going 5 months na sa company mismo. Pero sa mismong role, 1 month pa lang. Dahil nung first day pinasok ako sa ibang department para magwork agad for 3 months.

Then lumipat na ako sa mismong role ko. Ngayon, yung sa 1 month sa mismong role ko. Hindi ako performing, nakakapagpasa ako ng task pero mabagal. At yan yung basis ng boss ko.

Ngayon, next month going 6 months na ako sa mismong company. And plan ko sana magresign kaso magrerender pa ba ako if hindi ako regular? Bakit sobrang najudge agad yung 1 month na pagtatrabaho eh nasa learning curve pa nga.

Ano po pwede gawin, para hindi na magrender at hindi matag na failed sa probationary?

Need ko lang ilabas kasi medyo masakit pala pag nangyari sayo personally.

I’ve been in my role for a while now. Tahimik lang akong employee pero ako yung tipo na taga-ayos ng processes, sumasalo ng issues, at usually maaasahan pag may kailangang ayusin behind the scenes. Recently, nadagdagan kami ng tao sa team and management decided na dapat may mag-lead. At hindi ako yung napili

What makes it sting more is ako pa yung nag-turnover ng process sa bagong kasama. Hanggang ngayon sakin siya nagtatanong about workflows and concerns kasi ako talaga yung pinaka-familiar sa system and process namin. Ang feedback sakin is “okay naman daw ako pero tahimik.” And honestly, I think yun yung masakit for me. Hindi naman ako yung tipo na sobrang ambitious or naghahabol ng titles/corporate ladder. Pero siguro deep inside, naisip ko lang na if magkaroon man ng leadership role eventually, baka naturally ako na yun because of the experience and knowledge I built over the years.

Gets ko naman na leadership roles minsan mas preferred nila yung mas outspoken or visible. Wala naman akong galit dun sa napili. Pero ang weird sa feeling na ikaw yung may pinakaalam operationally, ikaw nagturo, ikaw yung go-to person… pero parang hindi pa rin enough.

Parang corporate life really rewards visibility more than consistency sometimes.

This year has been rough already, so napapaisip tuloy ako if sign na ba ito na kailangan ko na ng bagong environment. Nakakapagod din pala maging “reliable but quiet” employee kasi minsan invisible ka hanggang kailangan ka nila

I used to work at a company na wfh, once a month ang pasok. Was a Software engineer working on multiple things, API, maintaining deployments and monitoring din. 4 Years ako dito and mabagal dn naman increase siguro 5-8k a year and never nagmove ung level ko pero dumami ang work ko

Then came May, nagkaron ako ng job offer that pays 300% more than what I am earning, Private Equity company so it paya VERY WELL, Free lunch since hybrid ang work 3x a week. May free drinks din haha
No HMO tho pero may $1k health insurance but doesn’t pay my mandatory benefits

Lately di ako masaya dito, hindi maganda ang work, just creating python scripts for payments at hindi ko na nahahawakan ang deployment side since sobrang strict nla when it comes to other people encroaching other peoples roles. Lahat ng bagay kailangan dn ng access kaht software downloads dahil mahigpit cla since fintech ito.

Di ako masaya dahil narealize ko iba pala ang peace of mind knowing na u only WFH at kahit mdami ung role ko doon, It helped me grow into who I am today.

Did I fumble the bag since I chose money over free time? Would you have done the same knowing that we are here in the PH with this bs govt lol

P.S. tried to go back pero nag close na ang chance at nag lay off dn cla sa iba so obviously they are not planning on onboarding and revoking peoples resignations.

I never thought choosing money would end up this badly, I get anxious when I step into the office knowing na I could have been just at home working.

Nilabas ko lang dn dito dahil ang hirap umupo sa bago kong work knowing na i’m not happy and I am trying to not think about it since I get anxious and bglang napapatayo at iniisp na umuwi nlng and just start over again

how small/big is the annual increase in 430 roles in JPMC?

I started a new job this April that pays almost 3x my previous salary. At first everything felt good—the company culture is nice, people are friendly, and my manager is okay.

But after a month, I’m starting to feel unhappy and honestly incompetent.

My role involves a lot of creative/design work like editing posters, which I struggle with because I’ve never been artistic. Never in my life. I also didn’t expect to be the only person in my manager’s team, so I’m handling everything alone 😭

There’s barely any training or documentation, so I’m always figuring things out from scratch. I also often work overtime unpaid, and my manager is still sending emails at night.

She told me I’m underperforming for my level, (i was given like an almost supervisor level) and I kind of agree because I’m really struggling to keep up.

My old job for 5 years (under HR) had a better work-life balance, but much lower pay.

Now I’m torn between staying for the salary or leaving for my peace of mind. My stress is already affecting my sleep and appetite.

Not sure what to do next.

Anyone here willing to share English verbal reviewers they used before? I’m currently reviewing and struggling to find good materials. Thank youuu in advance

Hi. I am currently working in makati (28k gross) for almost 2 months now. Few days ago, a recruiter reached out to me from a company (target company when i was job hunting) i applied months ago saying there's an opening similar to my current role. I had an interview and they offered me 33k gross compensation. I am from Cavite and only have 1 year of experience. I started minimum wage after graduation (Engineer Sadly IYKYK) for my first job so the 28k salary offer was a big jump for me. Also, I am currently commuting everyday from cavite but was planning to relocate nearby in makati but stopped looking for now since i was waiting for the BGC Offer. Please help me decide. Thank you.

Current Work (2nd Company) :
Makati
28k gross
No HMO
Full Onsite

Job Offer:
BGC
33k gross
HMO Day 1
1 month Full Onsite,
Hybrid Afterwards (1-2 days RTO per week)

Hey guys, I just want to let this thing out of my chest and also get your opinions and advice as well.

Im a PWD, I have microtia to be exact (an in-born condition na deformed or underdeveloped yung ear mo) so basically may hearing loss yung other ear ko. So now, Im on a job-hunt mission. A little background abt saken, isa po akong mechanical engineering graduate and also board passer rin nung this feb lang. Im in dire need of a job right now kasi my family is on a lil financial crisis. Ayoko nang maging palamunin at magpabigat pa, dagdag lang gastusin. So naghanap ako trabaho, matic related na sa mechanical engineering. First 3 interviews ko sablay, di ko alam if mahina lang ba ako sa interview (feeling ko naman hinde), kulang sa exp o di lang talaga qualified. Ewan, di ko rin alam if big factor rin tong condition ko sa tuwing may interviews ako (feeling ko oo). But fortunately, natanggap ako sa pang apat. Edi ansaya ko kasi syempre nakachamba pa. So ayun pinaasikaso na kami sa requirements. Then nung nagpamedical ako, nirequired akong kumuha ng ENT clearance sa ENT clinics, para patunay na capable akong magwork, napagastos rin ako don bwiset. Then ayun kanina pasahan na ng requirements tas signing of contracts na. Bigla akong pinatigil magsulat ng hr, kinuha nya yung mga papel then sabi nya kausapin nya raw ako. Then ayun nga regarding sa condition ko, sabi nya required raw ako na maghearing aid kasi baka raw di ako makasabay sa trabaho. Pending lang raw muna ako hanggat bakante pa yung slot pero once raw na may hearing aid na pwede na raw ideploy. Medyo gumuho mundo ko non, hindi biro ang presyo ng hearing aids, specially sa condition ko. Nung pagkaalis ko napaisip nalang ako, hindi pa ba sapat yung pag vouch ng mga doctor saken sa medical and also sa ENT clearance ko? Sabay ayun nanlumo na talaga ako, feeling ko kanina tinalikuran ako ng mundo eh (baka OA lang). Pero para saken parang yun yung pinakamalaking sampal saken ng reyalidad. Pinaalam ko kaagad sa parents ko yung nangyari. Syempre labis rin silang nalungkot, lalo na si mama, nagsorry sya saken kasi iniisip nya na sila yung may kasalanan sa nangyari. Pumunta akong simbahan after para magdasal, grabe parang gusto ko sumabog kanina, like pinipigilan ko nalang yung iyak ko sa simbahan. Ngayon di ko na alam gagawin, ang mahal talaga ng hearing aids like as in. Di namin siya mabibili in a span of one week. Iniisip ko if ipupursue ko pa ba to or give up na. Ewan ko, nakakadepress, nakakasama ng loob. Sadyang di lang talaga patas ang mundo. Di ko alam if magrereach out ba ako sa HR at magreason kung anong klaseng pag vouch ba kailangan nila. Or maghanap ng bagong work. Nawala confidence ko sa isang iglap eh. For the first time I feel like I lost track of my goal. Ano pong opinions niyo or advice sa anong pwede kong gawin?

How do you guys stay sane?