Things to Consider on Your First Job in the Philippines

This is dedicated who is just about to apply for their first job after graduating from College. 

1) JOB ITSELF 

Does it have anything to do with your course? Is it something that you are really interested get into. Are passionate in learning more about your work and the people that you will be working for? 

Do you see yourself being promoted in this company? 


2) LOCATION 

The nearer the place, the more comfortable it will be for you. Being close to your workplace will also lessen your transportation expenses. 

3) DAILY EXPENSES OR WEEKLY EXPENSES 

After considering the location, know your expenses. This is specially if you're planning rent a place. Ask yourself, if you can really afford to rent a place when it's you're first time to work.  Now, if you are one of those lucky ones that are still able to get a job while living with your parents. Then take this time, to check how much you may give to your parents to help out with the monthly expenses. 

4) OFFICE UNIFORM/ATTIRE AT WORK 

Will the company a uniform or are you left to decide what to wear. It is always a plus, if your uniform will be provided by the company. This mean that you don't have to spend a dime for your clothing at work. 

Another thing is, is it comfortable to wear? Comfort is always an important thing to consider. Knowing that you will be in that clothing most of your day then it should be something that you are at ease with. 

5) SAVINGS

Remember this, 

It is NOT about how much you earn, but how much you save that will set you apart from others. 

You may just be in an entry level in your job but if you're spend your money wisely this will be an advantage for you. 

WHY DO YOU NEED TO SAVE? 

Even though you are living with your parents, you are actually on your own now. This is the beginning of your journey into independence. 

Your are simply their to guide you and teach you how you may go on your way. Learn from what they went through. 

You'll need the savings to support yourself if in any case, your first job doesn't work. Knowing your expenses will enable you to know how much you need to survive while waiting for the next job. 

Save to invest. The investment that I'm talking about is not the type of investment that promises fast returns. It can be a TIme Deposit, Mutual Funds, Insurance or Dividends that may be offered in a company you're be working for. Anything that can secure a better future for you. 

ONE LAST REMINDER: 

You will not understand it now, but remember to 'NEVER' sign as a co-maker for anyone at work. One mistake will take away all the money you work hard for. 

Proverbs 6:1-5 

1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion—and give your neighbor no rest! 4 Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. 5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 

Being a co-maker means that you agree into paying somebody else's debts in case they resign, it is simple as that. Although, some will tell you that it's just for documentary purposes. Believe me, it's not. It is legal and binding. There is nothing you can do but to pay up once the principal borrower resigns. 


Good luck on your first job!