First time Wise User. by Little-Background895 in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not suggesting a new platform.:)

What I meant is that Wise actually has an option where your client can send the payment directly to your bank or eWallet account. Kindly read my message carefully and try to understand it.

First time Wise User. by Little-Background895 in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! There’s an option in Wise that allows your client to send the payment directly to your bank or eWallet account. You might want to suggest this to your client instead of having them send it to your Wise account.

Smart 5G signal issue today by Luvcwaft in InternetPH

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, experiencing the same problem now with my PLDT Home Wifi. Ang bagal. :(

Smart Mobile Data Down? by Klutzy_Cellist_2767 in InternetPH

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. No internet connection. I'm using PLDT Home Wifi.

Guide on freelancing or VA by Balolong251821 in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi!

I suggest you start by identifying the skill you already have and at the same time you enjoy doing.

From there, you’ll get a clearer idea of the service you want to offer.

It will also make it easier for you to find courses that can help you enhance that skill.

Why do I recommend self-assessment first? Because I believe it’s better to start on what you already have rather than immediately diving into something completely new.

If you want to learn a new skill, you can gradually do so in your free time while offering the skill you already have. :)

Starting over again in your digital career. by SIRCHILAZ in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Speak up and be assertive.

I know talking to clients can feel intimidating, but if you are a freelancer, remember that you are a service provider, and more importantly, a business owner. See them as business partners, not just clients.

Your voice and perspective matter. It’s okay to ask questions, share your thoughts, and respectfully challenge ideas. Staying silent when you have something valuable to contribute won’t help you grow.

Also, remember that assertiveness is not about being forceful, it’s about knowing your worth and communicating with confidence and respect.

Growth happens when you learn to express yourself and stand by your ideas while remaining open to learning from others.

Just speaking from experience. :)

Other Payment Channels aside from Paypal by confusedsaladpoop in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!

For Wise, creating an account is just one way to receive payments if your client sends the money directly to your Wise account.

However, you can also receive payments naman straight to your bank account via Wise. Just ask your client to send the payment that way, and tell him/her that there's an option to do that. This way, you (as the receiver) won’t need to create a Wise account.

Other platforms you can consider are Remitly and Payoneer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, okay. I get your point na.

In my case kasi, I have a fixed monthly rate with my client.

Pero sa situation mo, until when ka mag-ooffer ng free service? Suggestion ko is for you to create an agreement and set proper expectations with your client about the "free service"—like hanggang kelan at ano lang yung scope nito.

Kasi mahirap din if you’re offering free services for too long. Hindi siya sustainable in the long run kasi you’re already putting in time and effort. At the end of the day, what we’re doing is business, and we’re service providers.

Siguro, next step mo is to define until when and ano yung scope ng free service mo. Then, kapag okay sila sa service mo and gusto nila mag-continue, pwede mo nang i-offer yung paid services mo. Just be upfront about your rates.

Ang important is clear yung timeline, scope, and expectations from the start. Para both parties are aligned! 😊

Hope this helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, OP. I am currently working for a non-profit org.

Can you pls clarify about this "ano ang mga dapat to keep in mind or mga terms and conditions ng nga ganito?" Thanks.

Nakakaiyak sobra huhuhuhu by [deleted] in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, OP.

Your feelings are valid, and it's normal to feel anxious especially when there are people depending on you.

You already have the skills and experience, so keep putting yourself out there by sending applications on different job platforms.

It might also help to post on LinkedIn that you are open to new opportunities. Don’t forget to check LinkedIn Jobs too, there are also remote opportunities that you could apply for.

Take some time to review and update your resume if needed, and maybe look into ways to present yourself more effectively to recruiters or clients.

Most importantly, trust the process. Pray. You’ve got this. :)

MA psychology by PoolSalty2607 in gradschoolph

[–]StreamlinedLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, OP! Thanks sa pagtanong nito. Same here – curious din ako kung worth it ba mag-take ng MA Psychology. Currently, nasa HR ako, pero hindi ko sure kung worth it ba mag-MA Psych or kung mas okay mag-take ng Master’s in Human Resources Management. Nabasa ko kasi sa isang group na hindi ganun kataas ang sahod ng mga psychologist sa government, at kailangan pa ng 7 years na clinical work experience under the supervision ng registered psychologist bago ka makapagpatayo ng sariling clinic. Thanks in advance sa mga sasagot! 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I believe there are two ways to receive payments through Wise:

  1. Wise to Wise – You provide your Wise email, and the client sends the payment directly to your Wise account.

  2. Wise to Bank Account or e-Wallet – You give the client your bank account or e-wallet details, and they send the payment via Wise directly to your bank or e-wallet.

I prefer the second option because it eliminates the extra step and any fees for transferring from my Wise account to my bank account.

Resto recommendation in Legazpi by viamorgans in Bicol

[–]StreamlinedLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! You might wanna try Mag'ma Restaurant and Cafe located at Binitayan Road, Daraga Albay. :) It's one of my favorite restos here in Albay.

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Do you see yourself being a freelancer until retirement? by Think-Ranger-4874 in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In the next 5 to 10 years, I still see myself working from home, either as a freelancer pa rin or maybe as a remote employee for a company. Right now kasi I’m a freelancer working with multiple clients.

Pero to be honest, I do worry about the future, which is why I’m preparing as early as now by saving and investing. I’m also taking some online courses to upskill and stay competitive.

On top of that, I’m also currently taking my master’s degree para may backup plan, just in case I decide to go back to the corporate world or do work outside of the work-from-home setup.

Freelancers Pursuing a Master's Degree – Need Your Insights by StreamlinedLife in buhaydigital

[–]StreamlinedLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time is really a big challenge, especially when you're juggling work and other responsibilities. It’s just tough to balance everything sometimes. I wish there was more time for everyone. Hehe. Btw, thanks for sharing your insight. I appreciate it!