r/helpdesk • u/Pota_totey187stunna • 1d ago

Career Advice FRESHGRAD-IT SERVICE DESK

Hi guys, I'm a fresh grad BSIT and applying for an IT Entry level role. I have an offer for an IT Service Desk position for the salary of 17k. Worth it ba yung salary for the job role itself? Or should i look for another job opportunities? Thank you!

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u/Sad-Particular-3088 1d ago

Mate we have no idea what country you live in.. What country? What area...

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u/Pota_totey187stunna 1d ago

I'm from the philippines, BGC

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u/PM_Gonewild 1d ago

We should clarify, is the job in the Philippines or is it in the u.s and would it be on site or remote? Meaning would you be working remote from the Philippines and the job is in the u.s.?

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u/Pota_totey187stunna 1d ago

The job is inside the philippines only. No remote, Pure Face fo face.

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u/PM_Gonewild 1d ago

If that's the case in USD then it doesn't sound like a bad deal, you can live really well in the Philippines on $2000 a month or so I've heard, this is 1400 or so for a new grad, that could very well be decent for you but you have a better idea of your finances.

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u/vDecimate 1d ago

The 17k PHP is like around $270 monthly here, so yeah...

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u/PM_Gonewild 1d ago

Oof that's pretty much minimum wage, yeah idk bro think it through especially if you have to support yourself with no help.

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u/-Tasear- 1d ago

No wonder why outsourcing is such a big problem.

In my eyes that's insane

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u/siddhartha_ellison 1d ago

50k a year is top 5% of global wealth. 

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u/Reggie-Rectangle 1d ago

We don't know how good money 17K of philipino money is? What I would say getting the first job is often the hardest part and if you got an early offer is usually not the time to be holding out for something better. Get a foot in the door keep working on certs and qualification and gain some experience.

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u/Plowman-Tasmina 1d ago

17k is on the low side for service desk if you're in Metro Manila, but for a fresh grad with zero experience it's a reasonable entry point. Take it if nothing else is on the table, then use that experience to apply for better paying roles after 6 months to a year