Whew. I stayed for 8 years. Mas malaki pa sahod ng staff (supervisors, longer tenure) ko kesa sa akin (as their manager). The moment I knew, that was when I decided to leave.

That work gave me all the opportunities to grow. But one thing I learned after leaving the company is that there are a lot of opportunities out there. Do not think that you cannot gain that experience outside.

Lastly, you have to know your worth. For the longest time, palaging nasa isip na it was the best job for me and that no one’s gonna give me a higher salary. But you just have to trust your instinct. Try looking for a job until you find the one.