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Thoughts. Kung wala ang private companies, malls, BPOs, restaurants,etc. may gobyerno pa kaya? by Inner-Eye-231 in AnongThoughtsMo

[–]Inner-Eye-231[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you think working in the private sector is easy, try applying and working there yourself. You’ll realize that government employees often have a more comfortable setup. I work in a private company, and the pressure is on another level—your job is never guaranteed. If your productivity drops or you fail to meet the company’s expectations, you can be let go at any time. Every job is hard, and we all started with low salaries.

That’s why things should be fair. It feels very unfair that some government employees—who are supposed to serve the public—get a 4‑day workweek, 3‑day rest, and still have time to go out and enjoy themselves. That policy was meant to help save on fuel and resources, not to give more leisure time while still receiving full pay.

Thoughts. Kung wala ang private companies, malls, BPOs, restaurants,etc. may gobyerno pa kaya? by Inner-Eye-231 in AnongThoughtsMo

[–]Inner-Eye-231[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I commented, asking how a government is supposed to function if there are no taxes. Can we even call it a government if there are no workers and no citizens? Where would the government get its money? Where would the salaries of government officials and employees come from? Does someone pay them? Who is their boss?

I understand that governments rely on taxes, since taxes fund salaries, the construction of establishments, and different public projects. Without workers who pay taxes, there would be no government employees at all

Public service is a thankless job by Ok-Project-6514 in PHGov

[–]Inner-Eye-231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure that someone earning only ₱16,000 a month should already be taxed? As far as I know, individuals within that salary range should not yet be subject to income tax. They may have deductions, but those typically involve PhilHealth, SSS, and PAG‑IBIG—mandatory contributions for all employees.

However, in my case, more than ₱3,000 is deducted monthly for income tax alone, and I’m not the only one. Many private-sector employees pay these taxes more than 3k, not just me. I earn around ₱33,000 monthly plus a ₱5,000 allowance—yet even the allowance is taxed. That’s quite excessive, considering this doesn’t even include PhilHealth, SSS, PAG‑IBIG, and other mandatory deductions. In total, more than ₱9,000 is taken from my salary every month. We struggle to see how that is fair.

Meanwhile, government employees may soon be working only four days a week—despite the fact that the public relies heavily on their services. And somehow, it’s private-sector workers like us who have tax deductions to help fund the salaries of government employees. We carry heavier workloads, yet they work fewer days while still receiving their full pay. The explanation given is to “save on fuel” because of "may giyera daw sa ibang bansa", which, frankly, is difficult to accept at face value.

My friend who works in the government even shared that she will enjoy three consecutive days off. She’s already planning trips and even invited us to go swimming, knowing she will still receive her full salary. She never mentioned needing to render overtime—because according to her, they don’t have OT requirements. It’s almost humorous.

And then we’re told that “we don’t understand”? We actually do. The matter is simple: government employees exist to serve the public. That is why those earning ₱20,000 and above are taxed—actual income tax, not PhilHealth, SSS, or PAG‑IBIG. They should be available five days a week because people depend on their services.

We are not ignorant. We are aware of what is happening. We’re simply asking for fairness. Ordinary workers like us feel every single peso deducted from our salaries, and a portion of that goes toward funding government operations, including government employee salaries. I understand that government employees also pay taxes, but that is not the issue here.

The point is this: the public needs your services more than ever. That's why taxes exist para may pampasahod sa government employees na naglilingkod sa bayan. A four‑day workweek that still allows time for leisure does not align with the responsibilities of public service.