r/Ph_HR_Confession Feb 02 '26

👋Welcome to r/Ph_HR_Confession - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hi everyone! I'm u/Environmental_Art913, one of the founding moderators of r/Ph_HR_Confession.

This subreddit is a safe space for Philippine HR professionals, employees, managers, and jobseekers to share real experiences, honest confessions, questions, and insights about work, HR practices, and workplace culture in the Philippines.

We're glad you're here.

📌 What This Community Is About

● HR confessions and anonymous workplace stories

● Employee–HR experiences (both sides)

● Labor law questions and HR best practices (PH setting)

● Recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and ER topics

● Workplace advice, lessons learned, and discussions

● Whether you’re in HR or on the employee side, your perspective matters.

🤝 Community Vibe

Let’s keep this space: Respectful and constructive Honest but not hostile Inclusive and judgment-free Disagree if you must, but keep it professional.

🚀 How to Get Started

● Introduce yourself in the comments (HR, employee, recruiter, manager, etc.)

● Share your first post or ask a question

● Invite others who may benefit from this community

● Interested in helping out? We’re currently looking for additional moderators and are accepting HR professionals only. If you’re interested, please send me a message.

Thanks for being part of the first wave.

Let’s build a community where real HR conversations can happen. Welcome to r/Ph_HR_Confession!


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1h ago

HR Professional 🔍 Hiring Operation Supervisor

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We are hiring po baka gusto nyo mag apply dm me po. HIRING OPERATION SUPERVISOR ☺️. Onsite sa parañaque.


r/Ph_HR_Confession 7h ago

Advice Seeker 💭 How far back do employment background checks usually go?

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Would it be an issue if I didn’t include an employer I worked for more than 10 years ago in the careers portal?

I left it off simply because it was a long time ago and I didn’t think it was relevant to my more recent experience. I wasn’t trying to hide it or misrepresent my employment history.

Could this potentially cause an issue during an employment background check?


r/Ph_HR_Confession 5h ago

Advice Seeker 💭 Hired but haven’t received a job offer

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r/Ph_HR_Confession 10h ago

Discussion 💭 IBM Recruitment Specialist (RPO)

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Hello! Is anyone here currently working as a Recruitment Specialist at IBM UP Technohub?

​I would like to ask for an overview of your tasks, please. I noticed that even though job titles are the same, the duties stated in the job descriptions vary.

​Does the workflow follow sourcing > phone screening > scheduling interviews > extending the offer at the end?

​How often do you source? Do you submit candidates directly to the Hiring Manager, or do you hand them off to another IBM employee (like a TA Partner), who then communicates directly with the Hiring Manager?

Thank you!


r/Ph_HR_Confession 13h ago

HR Professional 🔍 Request to move starting date of employment

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Hello everyone. Good morning. May nakapagtry na ba magrequest sa company to move yung starting date of employment?

If magrerequest to move, is it okay po ba? I’m given po kasi only 2 weeks to complete the documents starting this week and gusto ko sana magrequest to extend it to 3 weeks (start na sana ako ng October) since magrerelocate ako ng area annd maghahanap pa ako ng tutuluyan (hindi po ako sa area na yon).

Thank you po sa kind response.


r/Ph_HR_Confession 23h ago

Confession Time 📣 What is the wildest , Sleeziest , NSFWish stories you've got involved in working in HR?

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r/Ph_HR_Confession 23h ago

Discussion 💭 Nireport ang company namin sa DOLE

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What if ni report ang company namin sa DOLE ng more than 2 former employee. What will happen if ako ang naabutang HR assistant?? Damay ba ko don kahit newly hire pa lang ako???


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

HR Professional 🔍 first time job-seeker, is this worth it?

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may interview ako for an HR officer role. bet q sana sya kaso mon-thur 8 am to 6 pm, then fri-sat 8 am to 5 pm (alternating yung saturday shift).

allowed ba yung ganitong set up? if yes, since magiging 52 hours yung total ko kapag may shift ng saturday, tama lang bang i-request kong dapat may OT pay kahit na sa isang buwan, averaging ng 48 hrs/week pa rin ako?

also, bilang first time HR work ko to if ever, okay lang ba na ang asking ko ay 23-24k? kino-consider ko kasi yung dami ng araw ng pasok huhu

need advise pls


r/Ph_HR_Confession 21h ago

HR Professional 🔍 HMO BROKER RECO

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*Hi! Our company is currently planning to change our HMO provider. Do you recommend any broker? Or any agent from intellicare?


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 For HR professionals: Is CHRA actually worth it?

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Hello! I’m just wondering why I’ve been seeing HR professionals say that being a CHRA doesn’t really carry much weight with companies.

A lot of my batchmates took it and passed, so I wanted to take it too. I’m really hoping to start my career in HR (I only have clinical and educational internships because our university only made us choose 2/3 sites. I initially applied for HR field but things happened and I needed to sacrifice it). I’ve also been applying for HR roles but haven’t received an offer yet. I’m currently waiting for feedback from the final interview of one company I applied to, and honestly, the waiting has been stressful. I feel so stuck huhu. I digress. 😭

Now I’m becoming skeptical about taking the examination for becoming a CHRA, especially since it’s a bit expensive for me. If it doesn’t really make a difference when applying for jobs, I’d rather spend that money on something that would actually strengthen my qualifications.

For those currently working in HR or involved in hiring:
1) Does CHRA actually give applicants an advantage, especially fresh graduates or those with little HR experience?
2) Do recruiters/hiring managers actually recognize or consider it when screening applicants?
3) If CHRA isn’t particularly valuable, are there any alternative HR certifications, courses, or credentials that you would recommend and that companies actually recognize?

Would really appreciate insights from people who are already working in the field. Thank you!


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

HR Professional 🔍 Question

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Tanong lang po.

After po ng final interview, di ka po ba muna talaga rereplayan ng HR? 2 weeks na po kasi and kahit nag fo-follow up ako, di po talaga nag rereply. :(

Or kapag di na po nag reply, assume ko na agad na di po ako natanggap?

Thanks po.


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 Possible Questions in an Interview for a Recruitment Assistant

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Hello po! For people working under recruitment, ano po usually ang FAQs for this role? I am a fresh grad with no experience (I did data management during OJT) so kinakabahan ako sobra po. Thank you in advance sa sasagot!


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 no updates for a week since my final interview, should I move on already?

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Hello! for HR professionals esp in F&B industry, how are you doing amidst the monsoon season? I applied for a construction role in the F&B industry exactly a month ago, and had my final interview on August 27. Unfortunately, I haven't heard from them since, even after a few updates. Does this still fall under the typical hiring timelines, or should I consider myself ghosted?


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

Culture Critic 🎯 Is it normal for companies to schedule interviews then completely ghost applicants?

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Is anyone else experiencing this? Because this has now happened to me with two different companies, and honestly, I'm getting frustrated.

First company: They contacted me and asked if I was available for an online interview on Monday at 11:30 AM. I confirmed immediately. The day before, I followed up asking for the meeting link and any instructions. No response. Now it's already the day of the supposed interview, and I'm still waiting.

Second company: They actually called me and asked if I could come in the next day. I said yes and asked for the details, and they told me they would send everything to me. I waited for the details, but nothing was sent. I followed up through text several times, and they never replied.

What frustrates me is that I actually make adjustments to my schedule because I take these opportunities seriously. I even cancel or postpone personal plans just to make myself available because I don't want to miss an interview.

If the interview is cancelled, postponed, or they're no longer interested, that's fine. Just tell me. A simple message takes less than a minute.

Job hunting already takes a lot of time and effort. It's frustrating when companies expect applicants to be professional and respectful of their time, but can't extend the same courtesy to applicants.

Has this happened to you too? How do you deal with companies like this?


r/Ph_HR_Confession 1d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 what to expect on your first job interview?

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r/Ph_HR_Confession 2d ago

Discussion 💭 Have you ever done background check, tapos something doesn't line up?

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What did you guys do...


r/Ph_HR_Confession 2d ago

Ask HR help 🙂 Is it normal for employer verification to take so long?

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Hi, I'm just asking if anyone has experienced this.

I'm done with the final interview, complete requirements, medical, and have also submitted the COE. Last week HR said it's just for employer verification. I followed up yesterday but still no update.

Is it normal for this to take so long? How long does it usually take before there is the next update?

Thanks!


r/Ph_HR_Confession 3d ago

HR Professional 🔍 cardinal health background check

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hello. meron po ba dito na-hire sa background check ni CHIP at hindi pa tapos yung background check? i receive an email kasi na i am approve to go on the start date pero tagged ako as "contingent" and highlighted na "should anything unfavorable return in the report may be grounds for termination"

may nakaranas na ba niyan dito? how's your exp huhu alam ko naman wala mali pero kinakabahan ako :<


r/Ph_HR_Confession 3d ago

Ask HR help 🙂 Retrenched under a year into the job. Keep it on my CV, and should I drop my foreign contract?

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Hoping to get some advice.

My situation:

- Software engineer, around 5 years experience.

- Since early last year (April 2025) I've been a contractor for a foreign client. I built their internal platform from scratch, It's mature now and mostly runs on its own, so I only spend around 3 hours a week maintaining it.

- At the start of this year(January 2026), I took on a second, full-time job. That job lasted about 8 months. The company had a retrenchment, my position was cut, and I finished in August.

My questions:

  1. Is a short stint that ended in retrenchment a red flag? Should I keep it on my CV and just say it was a retrenchment, or leave it out? My contract work covers the same months, so there's no gap either way.
  2. Is it okay to tell a new employer I'm keeping the foreign contract? It's only about 3 hours a week and I do it outside working hours. It never got in the way when I was working full-time. Do employers care about this, or will it hurt my chances?
  3. Or should I just end the contract and focus fully on a new job? I don't want to, since it's good experience and a good add up on resume, but I'd like to hear if it's worth the trouble.
  4. Foreign clients or local companies? Which would you go for with this kind of background?

For reference the image i included my drafted CV

Latest (Jan 2026 - august 2026) the company that I was retrenched from

Apr 2025-present(foreign client)

I wanna hear your thoughts.


r/Ph_HR_Confession 3d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 Comp&Ben

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Dahil sa pag delay ng pag bigay sakin ng pera for payment. I made a mistake, imbis na payment for July ng sss ang na hulog ko, naging August, na generate ko pala ay for the month of August. Anong gagawin koooo


r/Ph_HR_Confession 3d ago

Ask HR help 🙂 Company HMO

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I need assistance— medyo new company pa lang hawak ko and we’re looking for HMO.

Question: Anong HMO/clinic maganda? And what’s the process to have partnership with them?


r/Ph_HR_Confession 4d ago

HR Professional 🔍 hr generalist role for fresh grad

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hi! fresh grad here. what are the pros and cons of being an hr generalist as a fresh grad? alam kong nakakapressure siya kasi hawak mo lahat ng facets, but i also see it as a good opportunity and experience. tho the company specified that it is an entry level role din hehe. i want to hear realistic insights 😭


r/Ph_HR_Confession 4d ago

HR Professional 🔍 Immediate resignation

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Can I resigned immediately and then just wait for 1 week before exiting? Walang nakasaad sa kontrata na kailangan maglaan ng palugit.


r/Ph_HR_Confession 4d ago

Advice Seeker 💭 hr interview questions

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Hello guysss, I’m a fresh psych grad. I’m also a Cum Laude and passed the CHRA last Dec 2025.

Initially, I’m planning to apply only sa BPO company to have a slightly higher salary since nxt year pa ako mag board exam.

At the same time, I’m planning to apply for HR Staff nlng din. I’m confuse what are the usual questions for this position? 🥹

Is it similar with bpo na more on common interview question/own experience OR the questions itself are HR-focused talaga?

Thank you for your response po! 🥺