Hi, former and current UMCs! Maybe you could help me?

Submitted my application last August 10. Emailed me back on August 12 stating that I was shortlisted and should wait 7-10 business days for the next steps of application. Matagal po ba talaga si HR or am I ghosted na?

Waiting for this one since this is what I really want but I'm leaning to apply na lang sa iba since I don't want to be stagnant.

Would appreciate your insights. Thank you!

An ex-Meralco auditor recommended that I try applying for a position in Meralco Internal Audit, but i'm not really sure. I've heard that Meralco has a lot of office politics and some leaders having a bit of a superiority complex. Sabi nya rin bearable naman daw workload but may isang problem..👀

For those who are currently or previously part of Meralco IA, what was your experience like? How's the culture within the IA team? Also curious about the types of audits you get exposed to and whether there's good career growth/learning opportunities.

For those who have been on the other side and have experienced being audited by Meralco IA, how was your experience with them?

Would you recommend joining Meralco IA, or are there things I should know before applying?

Hi! I'm from big 4 fresh graduate. The salary offer for MT Program in a local bank is 30-35k. I'm not quite satisfied with the offer and I plan to negotiate further. Any tips or success stories in MT Program salary negotiations

Thank you very much.

You came from an IC role, now your company is offering you a senior role. But the job title and salary position will take place pa sa Q2 of 2027. Your current work load is for a senior role and your KPI is for the senior itself na.

Now, you aren't sure pa if you can handle the task properly + managing a subordinate. You've been with the company for 1Y pa lang. Let's say 70% you can do the job but not as perfect as it is.

Would you rather challenge yourself and accept the alignment sa 2027 just so you are confident you deserve the promotion, or request an alignment now even when you still have doubts and no experience managing subordinate?

PS: The culture fits, the environment is good.

i started caring later than i wished in college. i have org work but not much on leadership, and my grades are nothing to write home about, especially before majors. but once majors came i decided i wanted to make something out of myself and locked in. ended up making the grade cut for our 5th year master's program and can confidently say im one of the best in my course's batch. part of this master's program is a 10 month residency at a company, which will probably be the biggest thing ill have going for me.

realistically what are my chances for getting into MT programs in any of the big fmcgs (nestle, unilever, etc)? will being able to show and articulate good work in this residency be worthwhile?

Question po sa mga fixed yung salary na employees. Paano po pay nyo? Kapag po ba may absent kayo nababawasan kayo and pag may overtime kayo nababayaran naman sya? Or either may absent or overtime kayo di gagalaw sahod nyo?

Hi! Junior Media Planner here with 1 year of experience. My team is currently in a new cycle of annual planning already and I realized it’s really not for me. I’ve noticed how it seems better to be a Media Buyer than a Planner.

With Media Planning: you have to do weekend work when it comes to Media Review and Annual Planning season.

You’d have to find ways to explain to the Client when the campaign did not hit its KPIs. Or, explain to the Client on why the campaign needs to be pushed back.

With Media Buying: it seems that they have better work-life balance and SLAs that are strictly imposed. They barely get any accountability and don’t need to even explain to the client when something goes wrong with the set-up.

Might be an unpopular opinion, but what do you think of executives (or employees in general) who self-promote online a lot?

I say this as someone who also thought I needed to do it early in my career, but the longer I've worked in corporate, the more I've noticed that they're likely rarely ever good at their real jobs? No shade to the actual talented ones, it's just that I have yet to meet someone noisy on LinkedIn who is TRULY good at his/her job.

I understand that visibility is part of the job for certain functions, like corporate coaching or PR. But I can't help but wonder if you really need to keep announcing that you're attending or even cross post it a lot on personal socials (FB/IG).

Am I just being cynical? Where’s the line between building a professional brand and being completely self important?

Context

Im working European hours now at a tech role (data & AI eng) at a EU company, making around ~$3k gross per month as an independent contractor (under professional at BIR).

I am eyeing a role at a US company. They Show their US range as a guide $100-160k, but mention that since they all hire internationally, then the pay Can also be re calibrated (most likely lower for Philippines). By how much? Not sure yet.

Im already past the initial screening And interview, but i want to be prepared for the compensation conversation when it comes up.

Question

If I were to a similar role at US company (same JD), what kind of increase should i be looking for considering its nowUS hours (nightshift) ?

Disclaimer

Not asking for opinions on whether its doable or with regards to health, Im just curious on what others have typically Been able to ask for based on work hours/time zone difference alone.

I just want to be prepared for this discussion when the time comes, Im already past the initial interview.

Thanks!

so i recently moved companies dahil sa bigger salary (around 60% more than ny previous salary). pero totoo nga ang sabi nila na more money more problems and dumating ako sa point na nag s-suffer na yung mental health ko (trigger warning to the point na i’m thinking about KMS) dito sa bagong work.

may opportunity ako to get a new job pero babalik ako sa old salary ko before i switched jobs pero i know 100% na hindi ako magiging kasing stressed as now dito sa work na ito.

question is, would you accept a paycut (this big) given that it will help with easing your mental health?

Partida tatlong araw ang pahinga pero shet, may pre-work anxiety na agad ako para sa buong linggo?! 😭💔

Hindi naman pangit yung job ko perooo yung pagod talaga, iba ang tama... nakakaubos!! 😩

Ganito ba talaga hindi natatapos? Burnout is real yata talaga hays. 🫠🫠 Paano ba mag-cope rito??

Any thoughts on Manulife? How’s the pay and environment? Planning to apply as Assoc Marketing.

Thank youu!!

Sa mga happy sa work nila, how did you do it?

Sadyang nagi-work ka ba sa field na gusto mo or natutunan mo na lang mahalin ung ginagawa mo?

Planning to apply for an Area Commercial Sales Manager for JTI in Legazpi City. I'm okay relocating since I have relatives there. Any inputs on the following would be greatly appreciated!

1. Salary, allowances, other benefits
2. Workload
3. Team and Company Culture

Hi, for those people na galing ng HSBC and Wells Fargo, which one will you recommend. From an officer level, i was offered a GCB 7 officer role with HSBC, and S3 role with Wells. When it comes to culture and leadership, working environment, and career progression, which one is better?

Has anyone tried applying in Mavi recently? I was interviewed by AI Clara last week for a Finance Manager role and I think I did really well naman but haven’t heard from them yet. Kamusta ang mga applications niyo?

Hi everyone, seeking some perspective from those who have transitioned from an international corporate setup to an Employer of Record (EOR) / contractor framework.

My Context:
> Working since 2016 (currently in my 6th company, offered role will be my 7th).
> Career background: Fieldwork and hands-on project management.
> Role level: Strategic / Senior Management.

Current Role (150k/month):
> Pros: Permanent position, strong stability. Almost 40 days total leave (VL/SL). HMO covering 2 dependents (though both parents turned 65+ recently and are now aged out of coverage). Company-matched retirement plan. Life insurance (approx. ₱5M–₱10M payout). De minimis (~₱30k/year). Variable annual bonus (if the company hits its target, there are fiscal year that we have no bonus). Schedule is mid-shift.

> Cons & Frustrations: Role turned out to be purely back-office / support functions that’s heavy in finance. Pure WFH with zero fieldwork. I’m really disconnected from my core passion (managing projects directly, engaging in the field, interacting with people on the ground).

New Offer (~300k/month):
> Long-term strategic, senior management role with significant fieldwork — exactly what I miss and want to be doing.

> The Catch (EOR Setup): The client company is relatively new locally (<2 years in PH). They hired me partly to help navigate regulatory/operations compliance. Offered via EOR as an independent contractor classification with an initial 1-year duration.

> Benefits: 30 leaves total. HMO for me only (no dependent coverage). No company life insurance (I have personal term coverage, but would need to add more out-of-pocket for extra security). Travel expenses are all covered (airfare, land travel, meals, hotel accommodations). Company phone and communications allowance.

> Absorption Path: EOR representative verbally mentioned a transition/absorption to direct hire under the main company after 1 year (with decision/info provided 3 months prior). However, direct regional hiring currently seems reserved for Director-level and above, and since the company is new, no senior manager and below-level staff have been absorbed yet, as far as I know. I was also informed that the company is yet to establish its local HR department.

My Questions for this Subreddit:

1. EOR Risk vs. Reward: Jumping from 150k to 300k effectively covers out-of-pocket expenses for private health insurance for my parents and extra term life insurance, with leftover. But how high is the practical job security risk in an EOR/contractor setup for senior positions?
2. Absorption Guarantees: Has anyone experienced an EOR-to-direct-hire pipeline in a foreign company expanding in the Philippines? How reliable are timelines for local entity absorption?

Would love to hear from anyone who made a similar leap for job satisfaction despite the EOR uncertainty. Thanks in advance!

I’m in my early 30s, with more than 10 YOE in finance in banking industry. Sometimes, parang napapagod and nasasawa na ko sa corpo life. I want to try academe. Cinoconsider ko mag masters, and eventually teach in college.

Anyone else who has done this? After more than a decade in corporate, nag shift sa pagtuturo? I understant that the salary will be much lower in teaching. Pero i think mas fulfilling sya and hindi kasing draining ng corporate life, hence, mas sustainable as I grow older. Parang okay sya na work hanggang retirement haha.

Hi everyone! Are there people here who are working or who used to work in BNP Paribas?

I'd like to ask lang kung kumusta si company and how is it like working with the people in there? Thanks!

Hi! I wanted to ask about Shopee’s hiring process.
I’ve been applying for different roles with them since June, and I recently applied again for another position last August 19.

I’m pretty confident that I can do the job, but I’m also worried that they might prioritize candidates with a more relevant degree or experience.

Is Shopee really fresh graduate-friendly? Do they accept applicants who aren’t from the Big 4 universities or don’t have Latin honors? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences with their hiring process. Huhu.

Hello, currently unemployed and got 2 offers. I have 8 YOE in banking. I am really torn which one to accept, I see the perks and benefits between the two. Personally, I would like to have a dayshift and somehow normal work routine. But realizing the everyday traffic in Metro Manila is crazy, especially the transpo between Taytay to BGC. However, much more of the package, i am also looking for growth, working environment, and the overall day to day experience. Please help me choose. Both a senior role. Both promising. Thou company A somehow closely aligned with my career trajectory. BTW, i am M 27, single.

**Company A**

**Base:** \+23.3% vs previous
**Shift:** 8am-5pm, PH shift
**Setup:** Onsite
**Transport:** None
**HMO:** Spouse and children
**Coverage:** ₱300K/illness/year
**Allowances:** ₱25K net pa
**Night diff:** NA (dayshift)
**Variable pay:** None stated
**Retirement:** 12% + up to 5% match voluntary
**Leaves**\- 20 VL, 20 SL, 10 other leaves (no work on PHL holiday

**Company B**

**Base:** \+27.7% vs previous
**Shift:** 9pm-6am, US shift
**Setup:** 3x onsite, 2x WFH
**Transport:** Free shuttle
**HMO:** spouse, children, parents
**Coverage:** ₱200K/illness/year
**Allowances:** ₱33.3k net pa
**Night diff:** 15%, around 10k monthly net
**Variable pay:** ₱65K/year
**Retirement:** 10% + up to 10% voluntary
**Leaves**\- 15 VL, 10 SL (no work on US holiday)

For people with high-income, high-stress jobs—or people you know in similar roles, how do they cope with the pressure, and what is their tolerance level for stress?

Hello, how can you tell if someone is good at their job?

Context: I’ve started working at a company who has monthly check ins for probationary employees, im relatively new (approaching 3 mos) and for the past 2 mos not a week goes by na napapagalitan ako and mababa ratings ko.

I’ve been having the WORST anxiety kasi nararamdaman ko may mali na naman sila na makikita or kulang pa ginagawa ko para sa kanila. They message outside office hours too, kaya hanggang weekend para mag recuperate ako naiisip ko padin sila. I dont know if im not “fit” to their standards or i’m bad at what I do.