r/Ph_HR_Confession

Yes, I need help. 😭

I'm turning 28, pero feeling ko wala pa akong strong background sa kung paano ba talaga gumagana ang BPO and corporate world. Idk rin kung anong niche ang bagay sa'kin.

Here's my background po.

1. Musician, Leader, and Event Organizer

I've been a musician and a leader since I was 14. We organize events such as youth camps and campus ministries. Kami yung nagpa-plan and nag-e-execute ng events. Sometimes, nai-invite din kami to play at different churches and events.

I also have average knowledge in multimedia. Ako yung in charge sa lights and sounds, from sound-checking the band to streaming events across Facebook. Actually, all-around talaga ako. Musician, sound tech, light tech, and event planner.

2. On-Call Computer Technician

Nag-work din ako as an on-call computer technician nung college ako. Around two years din yun.

3. General VA Intern at DICT

After that, naging General VA intern ako sa Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

4. Data Entry Specialist sa Shopee

Naging data entry specialist din ako sa Shopee for three months. Under siya ng agency, and logistics-related yung work. Ako yung nagpa-plan ng routes ng truck drivers and nag-aasikaso ng paperwork nila.

At that time, hindi ko masyadong inasikaso yung government benefits kasi bata pa ako noon and wala pa akong masyadong alam sa employment. Under agency din kasi yung setup, kaya naging okay lang sa'kin that time. Please eag nyo ko i judge. :(

5. Family Rice Supply Business

After that, nagkaroon ng business yung parents ko na bigasan. May mga clients na rin kami, like cafés and stores na binabagsakan namin ng rice. Sometimes, ako yung nakikipag-usap sa clients para makakuha ng new customers.

Until now, sumasali-sali pa rin ako sa business, pero mostly parents ko na yung nagma-manage.

6. Barista and Cashier

Nag-franchise naman yung mom ko and her best friend ng small café. Naging barista and cashier ako dun for a year.

7. VA Admin for an International Tech Store

Fast-forward to 2025, nagkaroon kami ng client ng partner ko that time. VA Admin ako for a tech store sa ibang bansa, and tumagal ako doon for six months.

We used tools like Asana, Shopify, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Discord, and Gmail.

My responsibilities included:

Buying and selling gadgets

Making reports for conversion rates and sales

Checking SKUs and managing inventory

Finding sellers sa online marketplaces

Answering inquiries

Handling payroll

So ayun, six months lang din. Wag niyo na tanungin kung bakit. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

8. Content Moderator

Naging content moderator din ako for a livestreaming platform.

9. Small Business Owner

Present na tayo. I currently own a small café and clothing business na mag 6 months na rin. One man team ako, so basically, ako lahat. 

Pero I'm planning to hand over the ownership sa brother ko para matuto na din sya, since mag internship na siya and related naman sa business yung program niya.

So yes, ngayon pa lang ako nag-aasikaso ng school credentials ko and government requirements like SSS, PhilHealth, etc.

So here's my question.

Paano ko ilalagay lahat ng experiences ko sa résumé? And paano ko i explain sa HR na wala pa akong SSS and other government requirements na fully processed without making them wonder about my employment history? 😭

I'm also scared sa employment process mismo. Baka ma lowball ako kasi wala akong traditional corporate background or hindi ko alam kung paano gumagana yung corporate world.

Honestly, feeling ko mangmang ako pagdating sa ganitong bagay. I also feel like naging spoiled and spoon fed ako. I know I have so much potential, pero feeling ko hindi ko pa talaga eto yun. I want

I also feel like hindi healthy sa'kin yung current environment ko kasi nabe baby ako, and I haven't really accomplished the things I know I'm capable of. I want to challenge myself, grow independently, and see what I can actually do outside my comfort zone. I always consider myself as beginner sa mga bagay bagay.

And yes, I think I might have ADHD.

 turning 28, feeling ko ang dami ko nang experiences pero hindi ko alam kung paano siya i connect into one solid career path. I don't know what niche would suit me best, how to market myself, or how to navigate the corporate world.

Given my background, anong career path or niche kaya ang bagay sa'kin? Paano ko ipe-present yung experiences ko sa résumé and sa HR without underselling myself? And how do I start building a career na aligned sa potential ko?

I know I have so much more to offer. I just need help figuring out where to start. 🥹

I started this new job 4 days ago and I want to resign already. No training yet.

This is what's stipulated in my contract regarding resignation:

"If you resign, you have to inform the Company at least thirty (30) days before the effectivity of your resignation. Failure to do so shall entitle the Company to recover liquidated damages equivalent to your salary corresponding to the number of notice days which were not observed but shall not be more than 30 days worth of salary. The aforesaid liquidated damages shall be deducted from any and all sums due to you, including salaries for actual hours worked, unused but accrued leaves and other monetary benefits/rewards already earned as of the date of effectivity of your resignation from the Company. The amount deducted as liquidated damages for non-observance of the notice requirement shall be without prejudice to the right of the Company to recover additional damages for any other breach or violation of this employment contract."

Since I only worked 4 days, I understand if I do not receive any final pay.

But is it possible for the Company to sue me and recover payment for the remaining days I did not render?

TYIA.

PS. I'm not seeking unsolicited advice on how to be resilient at new job etc. I've already decided and I have my reasons. I would appreciate if you have answers related to my question only. Thanks!

I applied in JPMC and base sa mga nababasa ko mahigpit ang background check. I have been in 3 companies and lahat not rehireable.

So my question is do you declare or say the truth during interviews? Kasi ako hindi, sinabi ko na nagrender ako sa lahat but I’m worried na masilip nila yung totoo. I already passed the interviews and they’re already drafting my offer.

I have all the COEs naman sa lahat ng napasukan ko. I’m thinking about being honest with the background check. Working student ako before kaya ang messy ng employment history ko at syempre immature pa. But lahat yun pinagsisisihan ko and I just want to do better this time.

Should I tell the truth on the background check or should I stick to false story?

I applied in JPMC and base sa mga nababasa ko mahigpit ang background check. I have been in 3 companies and lahat not rehireable.

So my question is do you declare or say the truth during interviews? Kasi ako hindi, sinabi ko na nagrender ako sa lahat but I’m worried na masilip nila yung totoo. I already passed the interviews and they’re already drafting my offer.

I have all the COEs naman sa lahat ng napasukan ko. I’m thinking about being honest with the background check. Working student ako before kaya ang messy ng employment history ko at syempre immature pa. But lahat yun pinagsisisihan ko and I just want to do better this time.

Should I tell the truth on the background check or should I stick to false story?

Hello.

I am currently in the offer stage with an RPO Company. May candidate form na pina-fillout sa akin and one of the questions was about whether I signed a non-compete in my previous job to which answered “Yes”.

I received a follow up e-mail yesterday and nakasulat na I should take the necessary steps to make sure na I am not breaching this agreement and that it will not affect my employment with them. So now I am kind of confused and very nervous na I might lose the opportunity.

For context, I previously worked as an entry-level Talent Acquisition Associate sa isang BPO Company and I resigned in March and I have been out of a job ever since. Doon sa non compete agreement, it is indicated that I cannot work in a BPO company located in the same jurisdiction as their office and services the same clients for at least 1 year from resignation.

Is the non compete enforceable in this case? I am really afraid on losing out on this opportunity especially since I am in the offer stage already and ilang months na rin ako naghahanap ng work. They are still finalizing the contract itself so I have not signed anything but we already had a verbal agreement pero natatakot ako na baka bawiin.

I remember getting my first decent salary and thinking, "Okay, I'm finally financially comfortable."

Then real life happened.

Rent.

Bills.

Food.

Transportation.

Random purchases.

Work expenses that somehow come out of your own pocket.

And suddenly the salary that looked big on paper doesn't feel that big anymore.

I think this was one of the biggest adulting lessons for me.

Your salary isn't really about how much comes in.

It's also about how much actually stays.

Did anyone else have that moment where they finally realized their salary wasn't as big as they thought?

Anlala neto. Mas mauuna pa ata akong mabaliw kakaisip kung kailan ako magkakatrabaho kaysa makahanap talaga ng trabaho hayp na yan. Grabe ang Job Market ngayon sobrang pressure nako.

Hello! I recently started at a new company and I feel that I underestimated how much the commute and night shift would affect me. In short, it's not a good fit for me.

If I resign po ba before my first payroll, will it be reflected sa SSS ko?

TYIA.

bakit po kaya yung ibang hr hindi nagsesend ng rejection email after interview kung hindi pala passed yung applicant kaysa sa mang-ghost na lang? i know hindi na dapat antayin and look for another jobs after interview pero kasi we need update rin and closure for that job since we alloted time, effort, and money para sa pamasahe🥲

baka nag-iinterview pa sila ng other applicants? other interviews almost a month or more na nakalipas😔

i need clarity lang po so i can understand it

After 3 weeks of anxiety and waiting, I finally got their rejection email. I am really appalled by their process. Initially, the HR was so kind, pero as soon as I sent in the sensitive documents they requested, radio silence.

I am coming from an FMCG company so this process feels incredibly unprofessional. What’s more unbelievable is that the HR (or whoever did the reference check) actually asked my character reference if they were interested in working for SM instead!

The whole experience felt very off and in poor taste. Anyway, I guess I dodged a bullet.

Good day po, paano po kaya process para makuha ko back pay ko.

March 29, 2026 last na pasok ko, naka terminal leave ako until June / July and nag take effect yung separation ko fron the company ng August daw sabi ni TL.

Pero wala pa po ako nakukuhang email for back pay, naibalik ko na po lahat ng assets (Jabra Headset and Bagde)

Pwede na din daw ako pumunta anytime sa site para mag sign ng exit clearance pero pag pupunta ako dun iba yung sinasabi ng receptionist.

Patulong po.

Hi, I received a form for a bgc for a tech company. My problem was my declared employment dates weren’t really the exact truth, mejo pinahaba ko yung employment dates sa CV which I know is wrong. But I wanna put the real emp history sa Vanguard form because I heard they are really strict with checking. I just wanna ask if companies/hrs literally cross check the info declared in the cv vs in the form for bgc? Please don’t judge me, I know what I did was wrong.

Hello HRs! I’m a fresh grad with admin OJT experience. Can I ask why many of you don’t like recruitment?

During my OJT, I actually wanted to be assigned to recruitment, but there were no slots available, so I ended up doing admin work instead. Now I’m curious, why do so many HR professionals dislike recruitment?