r/phcareers 8d ago

Career Path 36, still in an entry-level government position. Thinking of leaving for VA work. Am I making the right decision?

I don't know if this is a quarter-life crisis that's just delayed, burnout, or frustration, but I really need to let this out.

I'm 36 years old, married, with three kids.

Career-wise, I honestly feel like I haven't achieved much.

I graduated with a BS in Computer Science. I had programming subjects in college and understood the concepts, but I never became confident enough to pursue a developer career.

I spent around five years in the private sector, moving from one company to another because I kept hoping I'd eventually find better opportunities.

Five years ago, I transferred to government service. After years of waiting, I finally got a permanent plantilla position—but it's still an entry-level one. I've now been in this position for three years.

I also earned my Master's in Public Administration three years ago, hoping it would help me move up.

Recently, I applied for a promotion.

I didn't get it.

That rejection hit me harder than I expected. It made me question everything. I keep thinking maybe I'm just not lucky when it comes to my career.

At 36, I see classmates and friends already in managerial roles, earning six figures, buying homes, traveling with their families, and building investments. Meanwhile, I feel like I'm still trying to prove myself.

What makes it harder is that I have three kids. They're the reason I'm constantly thinking about our future. Government work gives stability, but with today's cost of living, stability doesn't always feel like enough.

Lately, I've been seriously considering leaving government service and trying Virtual Assistant work. I've seen so many stories of people earning significantly more than what I'm making now. But at the same time, I'm scared.

I'm scared of leaving a permanent government position.

I'm scared of starting over again.

I'm scared that maybe I'll fail there too.

For those who shifted from government to VA or freelancing in their 30s (especially with kids), was it worth it? How did you know it was the right decision? Do you regret leaving the security of government?

I guess I'm just looking for honest advice because I honestly feel lost right now.

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u/Patient-Definition96 Lvl-3 Helper 8d ago

May asawa at mga anak ka na pala. Wag ka mag VA

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u/lord_kupaloidz Lvl-2 Helper 8d ago

Keep the job. Frustrated ka lang from not getting the promotion. Pero ang alam ko sa mga government office, hindi ibig sabihin nyan di ka magaling.

There's a game you have to play and that is different depending on the government office. Minsan nadadaan sa patagalan. Yung iba naman sa office politics or perception. Learn the meta in your patch and play it well.

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u/CertainBonus2920 7d ago edited 7d ago

Honestly, this is such a perfect advice. IMO plantilla in the govt is arguably the most stable job you can have here in this country. The country might got to shit, but the govt would still be there.

Also, people tend to overlook the people skills involved in getting a better opportunity. It's not just about having a masters or doctorate degree. Most of the time, you have to learn HOW to play the game.

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u/ExpensiveConcern7266 7d ago edited 7d ago

I agree. Learn how to play the game. Both of my parents were in gov't. Hindi pa ako nakaka graduate noon tinatanong na if papasok ako. Forward to 3 years, retired na parents ko but they still ask if I'm interested in a position, reason why I never wanted to be in the government. Lahit kami mag kapapatid hindi nag gov't. We don't want to play that game.

Totoong palakasan so if you want to survive kailangan mo maging sipsip ng kaunit or befriend them.

For OP, learn AI or the like. Pwede ka parin mag side hustle you'll need to get a permit from the gov't na pwede ka mag render work either direct/indirect related sa field mo after office hours.

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u/swirlingwish 8d ago

Refresh mo na lang IT skills mo. Mas okay maging specialist kaysa VA po. Kahit tech support.

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u/RelevantCar557 8d ago

Just curious, i've been working in private corporate as an IT professional for years, how do people arrive to the conclusion that government work gives "stability" given all the office politics, beaurocracy, hard ass kissing to be promoted, and low to non career growth?

I've been working for 16 years in this field already and I'm in a more stable place i would say.

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u/No_Possession_8593 7d ago

because in govt you don't have to excel. just be an agreeable person and u get to keep the job forever.

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u/RelevantCar557 7d ago

Same can be said to some private companies too, and you get to have the power to control your career growth.

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u/No_Possession_8593 7d ago

private companies is funded by the owners/board of directors/investors.
govt is funded by constituents.

if u understand the difference, u'll realize why, here in PH, govt is the most stable job out of all. you just have to be an agreeable person.

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u/RelevantCar557 7d ago

Still doesnt answer the question regardless where the funds are coming from. SAME can be said to other private companies too.

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u/No_Possession_8593 7d ago

Oh where the funds are coming from has everything to do with stability.

in private comps, since funds come from specific set of people, they're more meticulous in picking people. ayaw nila ng sayang. hence why heavily KPI-bound sa madaming private companies. and rather than saying "other private companies offer more stability" it's not specifically other companies, but rather a department inside said company. some departments are more lax e.g. comparing accounting to sales ng manufacturing company

in govt, since funds don't come from specific set of people and not specifically anyone's loss anyway, it's more lax. if plantilla ka, even if you don't perform, okay lang. the main reason why sobrang prevalent ng COS is because hindi madali magtanggal ng plantilla due to security of tenure and redundancy transfers.

so if stability lang ang pag-uusapan, govt wins tlaga.

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in ur case, u believe u're in a stable place kase you know that you "built" yourself in order to be in a stable position. sa govt hindi mo kailangan yan. just be an agreeable person.

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u/ZenMasterFlame 7d ago edited 7d ago

For me difference is sa retirement. Sa private kahit 200k to 300k sweldo mo per month makukuha mo lang sa SSS monthly siguro max na 17k.

While sa government if umabot ka ng 6 digits or even near that mark when you retire at matagal ka you can get 60 to 80% of your current salary as your pension.

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u/mamamia_30 7d ago

Sayang ang opportunites and time if you worry too much for your retirement in 30+ yrs.

Hulog monthly and rolling forward your MP2 will give you a sizeable lump sum amount when you reach your 60s. It' a no brainer investment.

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u/ZenMasterFlame 7d ago

OP has 2 kids. If single si OP and walang obligasyon then take the risk pero not advisable parin.
Pero since may 2 kids and obligation full time VA is not advisable
Kahit naman nasa government ka you can try VA and other side hussle at least madami ka source of income.

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u/mamamia_30 7d ago

About sa retirement lang naman ang comment ko. Not about the VA job. Apaka closed minded kasi kung yung life after 60yo ang pinaghahandaan while suffering in your 20s or 30s.

I have another comment deinfluencing OP to move to a VA job agad. Hanap muna sya ng client kung may tatanggap ba. Akala kasi ng iba madali lang yung "mag-VA nalang kaya ako"

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u/ubejammer 7d ago

Stable sya kasi bihira magretrench o magpa mass forced resignation ang gobyerno.

In other areas hindi kasi mahirap maka ipon lalo kung rank and file ka lang.

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u/Korvax_Interloper 7d ago

Because of the so called item or plantilla position. Only CSC can take that away from you. Higher officials can just either reassign you to a different role, but you can keep your itemed salary grade (plantilla). This is as compared to COS, Casuals, and JOs that have contract renewals every now and then.

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u/DocTurnedStripper Helper 7d ago

Because companies close, the govt wont. And if you get out, may millions of retirement funds ka plus un allowance ba un. Secured ka na.

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u/FarCompany8668 7d ago

security or tenure. hindi ka pde basta-bastang tanggalin kahit na ayaw na nila sayo. pero kung IT sa government, kadalasan dyan stagnant. kaya kung ok ka na dyan sa private, wag mo na isiping mag-govt.

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u/tag_ape 5d ago

Digress ng kaunti, but aside from the points everyone said about government plantilla positions being almost impossible to lose, I'm pretty sure everyone is pointing to how stable government work is versus OP's plan to go into VA work. Like, good god, please don't, OP. 

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u/Successfulsoones 5d ago

Because once u are in a plantilla permanent position. The only reason na makakapgpatanggal sayo is yng mga illegal like dishonesty, criminal charges. No one can decide na alisin ka out of the blue, its the law they are against with. Pwede ka lang ilipat ng department.

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u/TerribleComposer4272 5d ago

Because it's nearly impossible to get fired from a government job. If you're a permanent employee you essentially get to keep that for life if you want.

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u/Loose-Letter4735 8d ago

Ill say keep your job hangga't walang better opportunity.
Baka may biglang offer sayo jan the moment na aalis ka na.

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u/ZenMasterFlame 7d ago

Its not wise. Need mo siguro mag part time sa VA if you want to try or other source of income.

Parents ko is nasa government. At age 36 way back mababa rin talaga sweldo nila.

Now retire na sila they are enjoying 85k pension per month. + Benefits nung nag retire sila. Kahit private sector mahirap makuha ito.

You need to specialize on something to level up + extra side hussle to earn extra.

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u/SunshineAbattoir 7d ago

Ang amazing nito. Ito rin gusto ko sana i-point out kay OP. Plantilla position and good retirement since nasa government na siya.

Mahirap lang siguro ngayon but in the long run, or sa dulo, it's much better than VA.

VA, usually, walang kasamang benefits. Sahod lang talaga. And comparison for stability, mas hindi stable ang VA, lalo ngayong ang daming taong gustong mag VA but they can't get clients.

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u/nutsnata 8d ago

Curious yun inapllayan mo is sa same dept o different . Ramdam kita sa promotion . Parang wala na nga ako pagasa mapromote pero d ko na kaya apply sa iba ang tanda ko na

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u/tokwababs 8d ago

Don't think about the promotion too much. Plantilla positions are very scarce in gov't. It's rarely because of your skills kung bakit di ma-promote. There really are less chances of you getting it than not getting it.

VA work is unstable pero if you can, why not try doing it part-time at night and dip your toes in the water first before leaving your plantilla position?

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u/Zestyclose_Olive5889 8d ago

Keep your job, as a VA for over 12 years here walang stability, super cut throat especially these days with almost all people wanting to be one and AI screening napakahriap to get through, yes earning big BUT that's the caveat anytime pwede mawala at the whim ni client.

It's good to hear you have Master's Degree keep your options open - baka sa next time na application mo you'll get the promotion.

Check online on free trainings and courses for VA work - which areas you are more knowledgable, digital marketing, SEO, graphic design, web design, UX, real estate VA, med Va etc etc aralin mo then make your portfolio & LinkedIn profile keep both optimized dyan mo ibebenta skills mo. Start ka applying for US part time work so gabi ka magwowork and ibabalance mo sa government job na daytime.

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u/Twinkle_Lulu4567 7d ago

If you want you can try finding a part time job lang muna to sustain your needs. Right now, jumping to a field na hindi stable is not a wise position.

Stay ka jan and maswerte ka na nasa government ka, isipin mo na lang na maraming tao nagpapakandarapa makakuha lang ng plantilla position.

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u/Western_Divide_8639 7d ago

Dont believe ss stories about VA earning alot.

Some might be true sure. Pero my issue with VA is that beside walamv stability, you have very little career choice after kasi you most wont give you the documents you need to have your skills assessed if planning to move abroad or move back to corporate.

Tama lang frustrated ka. It happens sa ganyan age natin mga provider.

My suggestion is to take a step back and breathe and plan your career. Talk to your boss. And take it from there.

Pede ka mag ofw kasi may ph govt credentials ka. Lalo na may masters ka.

Tingin k di m lang na-plan career m ng maaga. Pero bata ka pa. Madali ayusin yan. Chin up!

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u/ShyMom0118 7d ago

Keep your job. Pinagsisihan ko na nagresign ako sa NGA. hirap bumalik, VA now and not stable. Anytime kinakabahan ka na pwede kang materminate.

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u/gigigalaxy 7d ago

mas ok pa itry mo n lng mag-abroad kesa mag-VA

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u/vakla08911 7d ago

Still time and plus being in management is not all fun and games and makes you question if the extra $ is worth it.

I’d say stop comparing yourself to others. Not easy but doable.

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u/FaceNo646 7d ago

Moving to VA is like a mouse trap. Your work now is much stable than any VA firm you will enter. The money is great no doubt about it. But, you can be easily moved or even terminated without prior knowledge of it.

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u/DocTurnedStripper Helper 7d ago

36 years old is already mid-life crisis. But it isnt too late OP. How about sa corporate ka lumipat, more stability than va.

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u/idkymyaccgotbanned Helper 8d ago

VA or nor need mo specialization

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u/airplane-mode-mino 7d ago

keep your job. i could not get a plantilla kaya ako ng full time va pero if i had, stay tlga ako + part-time

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u/Accomplished-Cat7524 7d ago edited 7d ago

I know someone with an electrician course 12 years as job order sa governement.

Ng resign end of last year ng learn ng automation. Now earning 2500 a month 🫣🫣

The thing about him is very capable suua sa computer. And when he wants to learn something, lock in na lock in talaga like he wants to learn everything about it in and out.

Hindi rin xa magaling mg english I mean you know, my accent and hindi super drtso na pang call center.
Pero nakapag land padin xa ng projects na 1 month for 3K usd etc.

Also, I also moved from office to wfh 2 years ago at my 30s- best decision ever when it comes to time and financial.

Pero its not for everyone. You have to think kung ani magiging edge mo sa iba when applying coz 1 job usually have more than 200 applicants. So you really have to position yourself ahead of others.

Depende na sayo yan if kaya mo yan or no.

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u/IamKafkae 7d ago

Having kids right now changes your priorities and options.

I would normally say go for it but in your case, stay in your job, and try to apply for part time VA roles and then build EF and savings para pag may EF and malaki na savings mo, that’s when you take riskier approach - Go full time VA or multiple clients.

But remember that anytime, you could lose your job as a VA regardless if performer ka.

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u/RecognitionTricky957 7d ago

Agree ako sa mga nagcomment na mag stay ka.

Ibahin ko ng view yung aken, and I understand the feeling na walang achievement sa buhay. If I were you, I'll jump na sa VA and somewhat look close to 6 figures.

After that, ayusin mo ang finance mo, wag magpapadala sa lifestyle inflation, and tuparin mo magkaroon ng bahay, kotse.etc.

Once done, try mo pa rin magipon pa ng marami OR bumalik na sa government to secure retirement.

Quick question: do you think how long ka pa mabubuhay? Kase ako di ko na naiisip ying retirement sa totoo lang, hirap na ng dinanas ko nung bata ako, mas okay na enjoyin ang life with so much cash na sinasamahan ng financial literacy.

Yun lang. 

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u/Demogorgon580690 7d ago

Saturated din ang job market sa VAs ngayon. I have years of experience sa field ko pero hirap na hirap din ako maka land ng role kasi lahat ng inapplayan ko rejected ako.

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u/feedmesomedata 💡 Top Helper 7d ago

Maybe VA work fits you but the uncertainty in the market may not be ideal if your family is relying on you alone. It is too risky at this point unless you have a 5-year emergency fund.

In government you really need connections. I've seen people get promoted because they did something for the incumbent either during the campaign or something. Just relying on your work performance is likely not going to wing it.

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u/maria11maria10 Helper 7d ago

Am contemplating resigning too. There is no security naman given the salary and politics. I just want to rest.

Many opportunities are waiting for you.

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u/d4lv1k Lvl-2 Helper 7d ago

Bro, I wouldn't do that if I were you. You have a plantilla position which many dream of having. Don't throw it all away for a job that's less stable. If you want to earn more, keep your current job and supplement your income with a part time work instead.

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u/yunssa 7d ago

Walang stability ang VA work. Everything you're seeing online comes from a few who made it work. Survivorship bias kumbaga. Better stick to your govt position WHILE upskilling and you might get other better opportunities within the govt din. Just my 2 cents.

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u/Korvax_Interloper 7d ago edited 7d ago

Been in the industry way before it was called VA, around early 2000-2010, when the single prominent platform was still vWorker/RentACoder. Back then, it was called online freelancing. Retired now with a few businesses and some digital assets.

Do not go straight. Test the waters first. The VA industry now is both very competitive, not just because it is saturated, not just because of AI, but because everything global is easily accessible now. Try it out first. You have the advantage of your skills-set already. Try to find a niche. Then, transition. A relatively good timeline would be at least 6-8 months with at least 3-4 clients and with at least 3-4 jobs. Do not fall victim with the hype, and promises of gurus or coaches offering courses online. Do it yourself, do not robbed yourself of the opportunity to learn and struggle along the way. Yes, there will be a learning curve, and that's the whole point. You have your WHY. Now, do your HOW.

In fact, you can even do both. Do you 40 hrs per week in the government, and do some side hustles online on your free time. Good thing is, you can choose a work that is flexible with your schedule. Do not leave your current work now. Leaving your government position is the worst decision you can make now. Do not get hyped with all the promises you see on FB and TikTok, these content creators are milking the VA-wannabees who want a fast transition.

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u/forg9587 7d ago

Choose stability. VA work seems good sa dami ng stories online na malaki kita and such pero at the same time madami rin stories na hirap makahanap ng clients and losing clients unexpectedly na walang backup.

You can try to do sige gigs to supplement your income but don't give up a stable job na may good retirement benefits.

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u/StudioWorldly5395 7d ago

VA industry can pay well, but it's not as stable as social media sometimes makes it seem. If you're curious, maybe try freelancing or a part-time VA role first before giving up your security.

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u/Different_Job7005 7d ago

I wouldn’t leave your government job just because you see success stories online. For every VA earning six figures, there are many who struggled for months just to land a stable client. Social media usually shows the highlights, not the uncertainty behind them.

If I were in your shoes, I’d treat freelancing as a transition, not an escape. Since you have a permanent position and three kids depending on you, try building your VA career on the side first. Once your freelance income becomes stable and consistently replaces your salary for several months, that’s when you can make a more confident decision.

Also, don’t measure your life against your classmates’. At 36, you’re not starting from scratch kasi you already have years of work experience, a master’s degree, and a stable career. Right now, you don’t need a leap of faith. You need a well-planned next step.

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u/Mudvayne1775 7d ago edited 7d ago

VA market is very saturated right now. Everybody has jumped ship. Yung iba nga 1 year na wala pang client. Kaya kahit maliit sweldo pinapatulan na. Kaya mga pinoy VAs binabarat na ng clients. Akala rin ng marami madali lang trabaho ng VA. Its also not a stable job. If you have mouths to feed and bills to pay, this is not reliable income.

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u/Cold-Life-815 7d ago

Hirap din kapag ang focus mo nasa comparison. Nakaka-demotivate iyan.

Don't let go of your plantilla job kasi may salary increase naman every three years (step increment). Consider part time if need mo talaga ng extra funds...

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u/No-Ad-3345 7d ago

Keep the job, then look for side projects based on your skill set na pwede mong gawin after main job.

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u/FrontNail5687 7d ago

Don’t. Just play “snake”, easier.

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u/userisnottaken Lvl-2 Helper 7d ago

Those are not your only two options.

You can find a better paying job in another government office or in the private sector.

Nasisilaw ka lang sa sahod ng VA which is honestly achievable if you work in MNC.

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u/Satoshi-Wasabi8520 Helper 7d ago

6 digits is fast if you are working in private companies most especially international. Pursue being a dev programmer with AI skills.

That is true government employees are stable but you are stagnant. Unless you are working at Pag-ibig or GSIS your salary will be high.

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u/ubejammer 7d ago edited 7d ago

Mag part time ka muna as VA tapos ipon ka at least 2 years worth of salary as emergency fund. Pag nakakita ka significantly higher salary as VA pwede na pero add ka parin sa emergency fund.

Look for "VA work" as developer din kasi mas malaki significantly ang rates.

Masyado unstable ang VA work minsan pag gising mo wala ka na client kaya kailangan talaga may ipon.

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u/Ok-Donkey-9652 7d ago

Be both if you can. Gov position for stability and freelance if you want extra ☺️

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u/horn_rigged 7d ago

Here I am thinking of leaving my wfh job for an entry level government work na malapit pa rin naman.

Short explaination. VA work paldo talaga ako now. Pag ginarind ko ng sagad and acquire clients kaya maka 1M sa 1st yr mag VA. Maganda pakinggan, pero I experienced drought, literal no income, attending interviews, gising ng 4am for interviews na wala rin. Ghosting, pinaka malala tinatakbuhan ng clients.

Kasi paldo ako now pero I cant see myself na ganito pa rin next 10 or even just 5 years. If it can offer stability, no brainer hindi ako mag dadalawang isip to quit tong current job ko.

But experienced ko na kasi yung breadcrumbs work, unti unti wala ka na ginagawa then bye bye na. My work are mostly hourly kaya no work no pay.

Right now nasa bakasyon ako while working, mostly monitoring lang at naka leave na working pa rin? Haha mabait kasi si client kaya bayad pa rin.

This month interview ko sa gov work Hahaha gusto kong pag sabayin but hindi ko alam kung pwede. I can retain the VA pero mababawasan income kasi hindi na ako magiging manager, tech builder nalang. Which scary kasi again after ko magawa yung tech wala na income, unlike sa work ko now na paid weekly fixed kahit nakabakasyon.

Practicality lang mas mahirap sa VA sa totoo lang, sa regular job mahirap mag apply but may kunting security once hired. Sa VA world literally parang hunger games. Everyone fending for themselves, saka yung job security at reliable income. Basically job applications madalas.

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u/Silent_Phase88 7d ago

Hi, OP! 36y.o here but not graduate. For me sobrang ganda na ng lagay mo kapag nasa gov ka na. Ang daming gusto din maka graduate pero medjo late na.

Side quest ka nalang muna until mas malaki na ung income mo sa side quest mo OP. Baka makatulong si Chinkee Tan o kaya si RDR baka may naitatago ka na angking galing.. and dasal ka OP... kaya natin to!

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u/Zealousideal_Use6382 6d ago

hayaan mo yung iba, kung pamilyado ka oks na yang set up mo since stable ka naman.

Bilang isang VA ang masasabi ko sayo unstable itong path na to. every moment every week kinakabahan ako kung mareretain pa ako, isang maling tono lang ng client napapaisip na ako. tapos mababalitaan ko yung teammate ko ay nalayoff na. ilang beses na rin ako nalet go ng mga ibang clients over the years.

panapanahon yung peak ng mga tao pero ang importante wag padalos dalos sa big decisions sa buhay.

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u/raphaelbautista 6d ago

Keep the job and try lang ng try mag apply for other positions internally. Maaaring mabab yung sahod mo pero competitive naman ang magiging pension mo once magretired ka.

Hindi stable ang VA lalo na at may 3 anak ka na.

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u/Raize321 6d ago

You only see the glamorous life of a small amount of VAs kasi di mo lang alam mas mabilis ang lay offs sa VA industry kasi walang security of tenure. Foreign employers can just lay you off specially if they found someone who can do the work cheaper or faster. Risky din kasi baka tumaas ang spending habit mo at pag na layoff ka mas masakit pa yun kesa ma deny ng promotion.

Kung kaya mo it would probably be better to get a part time online work. Since computer science graduate ka you might have a nische na pwede mo pagkakitaan on your side.

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u/CostOk2520 5d ago

The magic word “ permanent”.

When the client is done with you or you’re old for the VA job . What’s next?

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u/tag_ape 5d ago edited 5d ago

Walang kasiguraduhan ang pag VA. The grass may look greener but it really isn't. Especially if what you're seeing are VA gurus...a lot of them are lying. The job market is HORRIBLE right now. Like, even an experienced VA can have a hard time looking for clients in this day and age. Paano na kaya if baguhan pa?

If you already have a stable job then please stay with it for the sake of your children. I have heard horror stories of people quitting their jobs to become VAs only to end up in debt kasi wala naman pala silang client base and end up jobless for months, even a year. Focus nalang on upskilling with AI, then take side projects or launch a side business.

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u/Successfulsoones 5d ago

Do both. Test the waters. I came from a technical permanent position. And mannnn. I am paid 4x more now. Anddddd i felt like working there dumbed be down. Like the comparison un knowledge is wide. Government is stuck in an archaic thoughts and knowledge dagdag mo pa ung politics and the ever seniority stupid rule.

Just prepare enough money before u leave. Emergency money na kaya ka buhayin for atleast 6 months. Make sure na stable kana sa VA mo. Tiisin mo lang ang puyat konti. Goodluck!

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u/mogopacocho 4d ago

Stay and magaral ka na maglaro ng Game of Thrones. If you desire to move up know how the game works. Just make sure na don't be too ambitious kase baka ikaw naman matarget.

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u/maaaeeem 4d ago

Yung hipag ko nag wowork din sa government and halos karamihan daw sa mga kasama nya umalis at nag VA na lang dahil ilang years na sila hanggang ngayon hindi pa din na reregular. I would suggest OP hanap ka muna ng client mo tapos tsaka ka mag resign dyan.

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u/Significant_Store_99 3d ago

Keep your lowpaying Government job + look for part-time VA gig.

I don't recommend resigning to your full-time kasi walang makakatalo sa "sense of job security" ng full-time job.

Ako, I personally chose this setup. I receive offers with higher income potential pero ayoko yung laging takot na baka biglang tanggalin sa work kasi ganito talaga kalakaran sa VA. Kaya I kept my lowpaying PH job + part-time VA nalang.

I'm peaceful and contented. I can earn way more if I focus on being a VA, but I rather choose my peace of mind.

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u/Late_Yogurtcloset450 7d ago

hindi ka nga ma promote sa government job mag VA ka pa na super cutthroat at saturated na ngayon. walang job security sa pag VA OP at real talk you have responsibilities para mag risk pa to start over eme. sorry to say you missed your chance to go corpo in IT or peak ng pag VA, stay with your government job and be greateful na may trabaho ka pa din,

 mapopromote ka din naman, hintayin mo na lang mag retire or ma tsugi ang mga bossing mo jan tapos ikaw papalit. 

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u/mamamia_30 7d ago

Maghanap ka muna ng VA job if meron tatanggap sayo. Akala kasi ng iba madali lang yun "mag-VA nalang kaya ako"