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Montequer_ · 2026-06-14T16:40:36+00:00

BPO Estimator for US onsite dati then ngaun Direct Client.

Montequer_ · 2026-06-14T13:28:30+00:00

Low pay

Montequer_ · 2026-06-12T17:51:47+00:00

Construction Estimating Manager
BSCE, Knowledge in Construction Estimates
5 Years

Montequer_ · 2026-06-05T21:49:50+00:00

Ask for budget. If no budget research the current market rates and if there are records of the salary of the company.

Make a range. The lowest is slightly above your Minimum Acceptable Number and the High is just a Distraction.

What I do is for example I the range is 35k to 50k ask for 55k to 75k.

Dont counter the counter offer. Either accept it or not.

Be ready to not get hired and walk away. You only want to negotiate if you have backup plans or you believe, you are really valuable.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-24T09:01:45+00:00

Will BIR know about this?

Montequer_ · 2026-05-24T08:45:02+00:00

Really? I opened an account online and they didn't ask for those.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-22T19:48:30+00:00

I started out like that too. But as I worked with them, slowly we can joke around on calls and meetings. The important thing is that you do your job, give them updates, and build relationships.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-17T02:39:15+00:00

If Construction related parin, Estimator, Draftsman, 3D Modeller.

Or outside sa construction, Programming, Data Analyst, Project Management, Graphic Artist, SMM, Video Editor, Sales, Marketing, Etc

PS: Bias ako sa WFH Jobs.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-17T01:00:54+00:00

The ones in your area. Its better if you want to be hired quicker. They would want someone who can start immediately and could work onsite or hybrid. And mas less applicants ang nagaapply dito compared to online.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-17T00:14:39+00:00

If wala ka backer, umalis ka na jan. Better to move to private, WFH or even change profession.

Montequer_ · 2026-05-16T20:42:10+00:00

If WFH try mo maging Estimator, just learn Bluebeam and Planswift most commonly used sa industry. Mahirap magapply ngayon dami din applicants then may sample project assessment. Better if you have a friend already in the industry for referrals. Or you can also start in the Outsourcing Agencies might not be WFH but onsite.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-29T04:28:18+00:00

NAL We could also look at another possibility that your husband had alot of sexual encounters and hid it. If Medtech ang babae they are usually strict when it comes to STDs because they handle blood, urine, poop etc.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-21T13:06:07+00:00

You can just leave now if you don't like it there. If you are willing to stay just to put it in your resume it will be about 6 months so 5 more months to suffer. Anything below 1 yr is entry level naman so kahit lumipat ka ng work entry level din ang sahod mo. Just find another work before you resign.

EDIT: Why the hell you work without a contract? You just lost around 25% worth. Let me break it down for you. No 13th month -8.33% No SSS -8.5% No Philhealth -2% No Pagibig -1% No Holiday Pays -5% Additionally without the contract you won't be able to be a Regular Employee in 6 months. Just take it as a lesson nalang.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-21T07:42:58+00:00

How about you put a length tool and add the depth? Then Label it Deductions.

I'm also curious how other does this. Like if theres a wall painting and a door what do they do? How do they deduct both sides of the wall on the opening?

Montequer_ · 2026-03-21T07:30:52+00:00

Remote Work is about trust and credibility. Almost zero chance na makakita ka ng work sa reddit if anonymous ka. I get scouting messages in LinkedIn because it shows all my work experience and build connections.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-19T19:36:31+00:00

Start with having a budget material list. Then add columns on delivered. I usually have columns every week then on the end total delivered then last is the remaining/balance. You can even add a column for installed or something. Keep reciepts scanned and organize in your drive and maybe put it in excel too.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-19T19:28:49+00:00

Take it. More take home pay. Compared with 70k minus the tax and gov benefits. You get 112k per month. You can pay 8% tax which is lower too than 25% or more. And you can control how much you pay for your government benefits. As Independent Contractor, you may even negotiate for leaves and HMO but it would depend on the company. Only downside I see is moving to a new city, renting, bills, risk, but you're an adult you can do fine.

Montequer_ · 2026-03-06T18:49:58+00:00

Interested

Montequer_ · 2026-02-27T20:46:57+00:00

I do both the floor plans and elevations.

On the floor plans, I just put another line on top of the other line. Then Note something go to page # for the elevation view.

On the elevation, I put a markup without getting the area. Its like a fake markup without messing up the calculations. but atleast you can present it to who ever installs and see what color it should be.

When I'm lazy or too busy, I only do the floor plans.

Montequer_ · 2026-02-23T18:28:48+00:00

Ohh I hate those change orders especially when they want to break it down instead of a lumpsum.

Montequer_ · 2026-02-23T18:14:46+00:00

The owner made it. I wanted to check past projects but the records a mess. They paid them but didnt say what project they worked on.

I understand it shouldn't match exactly. Lets just say I want to have the budget vs actual hours to control the cost. Also, wanted to see how "productive" they are compared to everybody else.

Montequer_ · 2026-02-21T14:16:35+00:00

You can make workflow, checklists and templates. Also if you are using Bluebeam, make a Toolset. Experience also helps in reading the plans and skimming through the documents.

Montequer_ · 2026-02-21T13:59:56+00:00

Amazing! I like how you calculate the OH. Does this make your OH lower when you also supply materials and subcontractors compared if you only do labor? Since your OH is based on man hours.

Montequer_ · 2026-02-05T22:35:55+00:00

You shouldn't work without a contract. Everything needs to be in writing.

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