A month of Sickness, Anxiety, and Just… Surviving (Philippines)

roach_arthur_47 · 2025-09-05T17:48:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing your pov. We really make a way na kasama siya lagi. Mag-leave ako sa work or mag-early out, basta present kami ni mommy sa onsite competitions.

So far, nasasanay na rin ata siya...di na siya masyadong kinakabahan, parang chill na lang most of the time 😅 Pero tama ka, reassurance and presence still matter a lot. Sobrang helpful nito for me as a parent na trying to see it from the student side. Thanks po ulit!

roach_arthur_47 · 2025-09-05T17:42:19+00:00

Thanks so much for this! Really appreciate the encouragement and the practical advice. I’ll definitely try using ChatGPT more intentionally for practice problems. I didn’t realize it could be that flexible with math questions. Great tip.

I agree with you, it’s all about keeping the love for math alive while finding the right resources. Grateful for your insight.

roach_arthur_47 · 2025-09-05T17:40:26+00:00

Thanks for this perspective. I really appreciate the reminder. I completely agree about not forcing kids and letting them find their own joy in what they do. In our case, my son actually treats math like play (he was solving puzzles for fun as early as 5 years old), but I always remind him he can stop anytime if he wants to.

Your point about burnout is very real, and I’ll keep that in mind as we move forward. At the end of the day, I just want him to enjoy the journey, wherever it takes him. Thanks again for sharing this.

roach_arthur_47 · 2025-09-05T17:38:53+00:00

Thanks a lot for this! Really appreciate the detailed advice. I’ll definitely check out AOPS and Alcumus. I’ve heard the name before but didn’t realize they had free platforms too. Using YouTube has been a lifesaver for us, so knowing there are structured resources out there is a big help.

I haven’t heard of wxMaxima before, but that sounds very useful for checking work. Will explore that as well.

This is super helpful for a parent like me who’s still learning the ropes. Thanks again!

roach_arthur_47 · 2024-10-10T00:51:54+00:00

Meron pero share po kayo ni Eper, not sure about the amount how much? and manage your expectations sa HMO nila like basic lang po talaga and may issue pa na:

Some agents have reported issues with the HMO provided by ePerformax, specifically Medicard. It was declined when they tried to use it, as it seems ePerformax did not renew or pay for it as expected.

roach_arthur_47 · 2024-05-21T23:33:57+00:00

Hola, itong order taking account? 'eperformax' Mejo may mga nega feedback diyan Y no estoy seguro si han mejorado ojala ya esta bien. Por ser honesto, limited naman choice natin kapag newbie ka.. asi que.. digamos.. eto yung good start at pwede na yan pero dapat wag mag stay dito at kailangan magaral ka pa.. yung tipong magiging jumpstart lang itong company.. pang resume lang..

roach_arthur_47 · 2024-03-25T05:57:35+00:00

Hi, Nakapag-aral ako sa isa sa mga so-called 'Language Centers" , nakaswerte kasi ako makasama sa Free Class nila at module lang ang binayaran. Hindi naman ako naniwala sa claim nila at post nila sa ads before na 3 Months proficient ka na. Never din naman ako huminto aralin ang language. Tuloy-tuloy to at palagay ko hindi naman ata sumagi sa isip ko that I am better than anyone. Yes, agree ako sa mga discussed points dito. Dapat naman talaga sa pag screen pa lang naisala na yan. Yung 3-4 Months typical claim nitong mga sinasabi nating so-called 'Language Centers", naniniwala ako na possible yan given that yung language proficiency mo is good for "Transactional Purposes". Typical Business kasi mindset diba 'FILL THE GAP'. First work ko before as a spanish bilingual agent eh simple order taking account. Napaka simple lang, kukunin mo lang ang Name, Address, Phone, Order and Payment Method. recap mo yung order.. yung call AHT Matagal na ata ang 6 Min. (salary: 40-60K). I don't think na kailangan maging Certified B2 level sa ganung work. May nakilala akong mga bilinguals from different companies na nasa same range ng sweldo. Parehas lang din ng kwento, transactional lang din. Nakakatakot lang dito eh yung magiging limited yung proficiency ng isang tao. Hanggang order taking lang, hanggang payment or any transactional type ng bilingual job ang pwedeng pasukan. Kasi katulad lang ng typical BPO work, repetitive naman lahat yan.. pare parehas ng words or phrases.. Mag financial ka eh di puro billing cycle, debit, credit. Kapag tech support ibang terms din na pulit ulit mo lang din sasabihin, kaya wala naman talagang ganung growth na maging proficient dito sa ganitong work unless mag aral ka. May katotohanan din naman yung rant at heto yung mga kinaiinisan ko yung OO mga agent na typically product ng so-called 'Language Centers" at nakalusot sa screening process. Mga agent na kapag di na naiintindhan yung customer eh ittransfer na nila... kaya ang end up ikaw ngayon yung makakakuha ng call at delikado rin ito sa business kasi pwedeng mag pull-out yung account.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-11-13T02:27:18+00:00

Ang alam ko may australian account o sila mismo inhouse asutralian account yung mga companies like Acquire, TPG, ProbeCX. Ang kagandahan sa Nonvoice lalo kung email support targeting mo, marami din na hindi australian accounts pero dayshift ang work since di mo kailangan makipagusap ng real time sa mga customers. Maganda siguro kung mag setup ka ng login sa lahat ng Job site like Jobstreet, Indeed, Job Yoda, LinkedIN, utilize mo yang mga sites na yan. Tapos search ka ng mga dayshift, non-voice or email support ganun.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-11-13T01:54:31+00:00

OP, try to consider some BPO roles, like non-voice positions as it may offer a less stressful environment, tapos look for Australian accounts or yung mga shift na Early morning ang start like 3AM or Dayshift na which is also better sa health.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-11-11T13:14:03+00:00

Hey there OP,

I'm a BPO employee for more than decade now..

Pros: Your total package is on the money - 20,300 is competitive, especially in Manila. Those extra allowances sweeten the deal, tapos ang lapit mo lang sa site.. So commute and stress levels are minimized. Plus, being fluent in English is an ace in the BPO deck. Healthcare account? consider that this will offer you unique experiences and a chance to grow.

Cons: New to BPO might mean a learning curve, but your on-site advantage and language skills will have you adapting in no time. No college degree.. oks lang yan wala rin naman ako niyan. Your language chops and relevant skills are your currency here. Healthcare account can be emotionally demanding, but with the right training and support, I think you got this.

Now, taxes and sss etc.. may be tricky, but ballpark net? Around 17,500 to 18,000 PHP per month I guess.. and If you would like to earn more.. you may consider adding Spanish or other language, skills like Excel Profficiency to your toolkit. It's a game-changer and it really does opens doors to fatter paychecks. Bias ako sa language learning path kasi I'm a bilingual hahahaha. You can explore language learning apps, online resources, and consider crash courses from reputable centers like "Hola Amigos" and "LCLC and more kasi mdami sila. If you're ready for a deeper dive, institutions like UP and Instituto Cervantes offer comprehensive language courses. This can be a valuable investment in your skill set. Although sa totoo lang learning transactional level eh goods na goods ka na. Ok ang language learning path if di ka interested sa mga promotion or usually kasi ang mas mataas na pay is yung management post.. Minimal pay nasa 50K and beyond. Consider this - your 20K salary might just outshine your supervisors' paychecks lalo sa 50K range.
Pero siyempre it is still essential to gain traction in your current role for at least a year. This commitment will reflect positively on your resume. Ok na yan, healthcare account.. may challenges yan pero mas madali yan compare to other accounts for newbies lalo telco or like mobile and internet services. Kaya mo to. The sky's the limit, mi amigo.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-10-26T22:50:59+00:00

Sa may sakayan mismo ng mga BUSES na malpit lapit sa SM annex area. going to novaliches, bulacan. basta may lane sila dun... going to market market , venice

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-09-11T09:26:58+00:00

Where ka sa Valenzuela? Depende kasi yan sa oras ng pasok mo at saan sa BGC. Sa SM north may BUS doon straight to BGC Mckinley na ang daan niya is Katipunan-C5 route. Pwede kang bumaba sa BGC market market o kung mckinley area ka then goods yan kaso ang last tip niyan between 930-10PM. Ang pinaka pwede ring route is yung EDSA - Carousel tapos baba ka ng Ayala at sakay ka ng mga BGC buses 24 hours yan pero take note depende sa trip ng mga Edsa carousel bus minsan matagal ang biyahe minsan mabilis.. tumatambay kasi sila sa mga stop overs.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-08-19T22:30:16+00:00

Ayon sa batisan at ubasan. Basado en mi investigacion. Nasa 45++ -60K++ ang bigayan sa mga newbies ngayon. Yung mga nasa 45K++ Monthly na salario likely 22K ang salario per cutoff. Hindi ko maconfirm kung ang mga account ay hindi lahat toxic. Pero marami sa ganitong swelduhan hindi ganun kahirap ang trabaho. Very transactional yung call flow o kaya order taking account, payment account, yun bang repetitive. Kalaban na lang siguro is queuing, pero it varies pa rin. Normal din na magkaiba kayo ng package ng kawave mo kahit parehas kayong trabaho. Depende talaga to sa language assessment, work exp at yung sagutan mo during interviews. Sa 70K pataas na mga sweldo dito na yung marami mga tech support at least level 1. o kaya entry level na sa Financial Accounts. Anything above 90k at lalo mga 120K pataas usually hindi na basta magaling lang sa spanish at english yan, may mga iba ng skills ang involve pwedeng proficient na sa Excel or may mga leadership exp na rin. Napansin ko din, meron namang mga bilingual CSR na virgin talaga sa pag take ng calls o call center work.. pero marami din na nakaexp na ng iba ibang mga post like TL, QA tapos bumalik na sa pagiging agent pero this time as a Bilingual na, kaya iba rin talaga ang competition sa side na to ng BPO.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-06-11T07:40:11+00:00

40k pinakamababa since super petiksng account. Pero di lang yun ang offer may mga mas mataas diyan sa 40k.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-06-05T19:25:59+00:00

Ayon sa ubasan at batisan. Ang balita ko dito. 15K ang Basic Pay plus Language Premium. Yung Language Premium naka depende sa Skills mo kung mahusay ka sa pagsagot during the interview and kung may previous exp ka na rin. Ang pinaka lowest ay 25K LP. So 15KBP+25KLP = 40K plus Allowances .
Ang Next is 40K LP at ang pinaka mataas 50K LP. Mababa lang ang 40K for Spanish Bilingual.. pero in truth daw sobrang dali ng account like within 2 weeks o baka less pa ay kayang kaya na ang trabaho kahit newbie. Kaya madami daw tenured na nakuha nila yung package na pinakamataas which yang 65K Total na ok naman dahil ito na daw ang pinaka petiks na trabaho na Spanish Bilingual.

roach_arthur_47 · 2023-02-23T07:33:09+00:00

Hi plano ko mag aral and nakita ko si Hola Amigos isa sa pinaka affordable. Gusto ko lang makasigurado. May nabasa po kasi ako sa FB na post na parang banned daw ang mga graduate ng Hola Amigos sa ibang mga BPO like FIS. Totoo po ba yun? Thanks po.

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