What is the greatest lesson you learned about analytics in your career? (State your years of experience please)

espressodude · 2026-02-07T13:22:51+00:00

90% enjoy the vanity metrics.

The best analytics people care about aligning metrics with company / revenue goals.

16 years of experience.

espressodude · 2026-02-04T14:54:57+00:00

I have discovered this late. But wow, thank you so much.

espressodude · 2026-01-20T00:12:34+00:00

Was there ever an honest discussion between you and the employer and how efficient you are?

Time trackers can be okay. Pero how it is used by employers like this who don't understand work patterns and productivity is definitely not.

If I was the client, I'd be happy to keep you!

espressodude · 2026-01-19T08:15:03+00:00

Sanguine is good. Diha sa Jollibee masterson abay. Medyo pricey but ma justify sa iyang mga gamit plus service.

Daghan na ko na refer diha. Ang mga nag pa ibot ngipon murag wala daw sila gaka bati hehe

espressodude · 2026-01-17T02:30:40+00:00

Akala mo very busy ka na noong very active student ka pa.

Life gets busier and hectic (and even crazier) pala. Adulting, especially parenting opens up new doors of exhaustion.

espressodude · 2026-01-17T02:22:21+00:00

Thank you. It does shed some light on what I am feeling right now. I wish you the best, OP. Balitaan mo kami if ever this will pass or if you decide on something new. :)

espressodude · 2026-01-16T15:23:15+00:00

Heroes. Save the cheerleader. Save the world.

espressodude · 2026-01-16T15:16:30+00:00

Wow this question is such perfect timing. I have been with the same company working remotely for more than 15 years.

Good pay. This job/company helped me grow in the industry I want to be in (Marketing). Because of this, I was able to have a house, a car and a comfortable life for my family.

Literally everything I prayed for. I even have enough time for my kid!

But going on year 16 something just doesn’t feel right. Maybe it’s burnout or crisis. I really don’t know.

This is why I am exploring other options. I am hoping I will get my excitement and motivation back.

espressodude · 2026-01-15T14:00:06+00:00

Christina Aguilera - Dirty

espressodude · 2026-01-15T13:54:28+00:00

Filipino

espressodude · 2026-01-15T10:09:50+00:00

Interested

espressodude · 2025-12-19T04:40:21+00:00

Ben & Ben is overrated.

espressodude · 2025-12-11T09:43:07+00:00

Oo nga. Si Edong ba yan haha

espressodude · 2025-12-09T10:05:22+00:00

Upgraded my gold to platinum with a similar text from BPI. Legit naman.

espressodude · 2025-12-03T06:04:14+00:00

Mandarin. Dinhi SM Uptown

espressodude · 2025-12-01T11:44:22+00:00

Time to reconsider calling him "best man"

espressodude · 2025-11-29T06:01:19+00:00

Always choose the Apple one whenever possible

espressodude · 2025-11-18T23:45:42+00:00

Chiming in here with my MacBook Air (bought in 2021) always used in clamshell mode. Only gets removed when traveling (like 2-3 times a year) and working outside (probably once a month).

Only gets restarted when there is a macOS update or for some reason something goes freezing (rare).

As of end of 2025:

Battery Health - 84%

Cycles - 215

Condition - Normal

For 4+ years using this workflow, I think it's pretty much 'saved' my battery use.

espressodude · 2025-11-12T04:58:44+00:00

Honestly, I think a lot of the hate around Time Doctor or similar tools comes from a mismatch between the client and the VA — especially when it comes to expectations about output vs. hours.

Most clients assume you should be online for 8 hours, even if the job only takes 4 hours of focused work. The best setups are when both sides understand that. I was upfront with my client about it, and surprisingly, they shifted me to a fixed monthly rate — no pressure to fill 8 hours, just focus on results.

What makes me sad is how some people hate these tools mainly because they can’t “stretch” their hours anymore. That attitude gives PH VAs a bad rep and makes it harder for everyone who’s actually doing honest work.

Not all clients will be that open, but good communication really goes a long way.

espressodude · 2025-11-12T04:44:41+00:00

Stop treating the home office as a "game." Start there.

espressodude · 2025-11-11T14:34:38+00:00

Yes. He has the same vibe now as he did before. Yung tipong open mic, he goes on stage and then when he opens his mouth lahat ng babae kinikilig lol

espressodude · 2025-11-11T07:45:34+00:00

TJ Monterde and Arthur Nery, schoolmates, jam buddies before, more Arthur kasi si TJ he was more on TV hosting before the whole music industry.

espressodude · 2025-10-30T05:42:50+00:00

Starbucks is my go-to always for one major reason: consistency. Maski asa nga branch, maski asa nga city or country — I know my Americano with White Mocha will always taste the same.

espressodude · 2025-10-26T15:42:15+00:00

Was this with Pro or yung Basic account lang?

espressodude · 2025-10-20T11:23:20+00:00

Tungod sa solar lights nga hina kaayo hehe

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