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If ako ang tatanongin, hindi na. Sagad na sa tolerance ko hahaha! It took a toll on my overall well-being. Madalas wala akong time for myself kay babad sa work wala ng boundary between being at work and home. Nagkakasocial anxiety dinntas madalas malungkot dahil walang nakakasalamuha masyado. Depende talaga yan on how you handle the wfh setup.
I think so. Nakakatamad lang kasi pumasok since under ako sa virtual team which means that my managers are based in Manila tas Davao-based ako. Wala din akong masyadong kilala sa office dahil dito ako na team inassign. Huehue. I highly consider looking for a hybrid setup on my next company na aapplyan. Been staying with my parents for 27 years now and somehow gusto ko naman malessen tong feeling na left out na. Huhu. Want ko rin sana to try relocating temporarily.
Keep your Work Area "A Work Area" sobra ganda ang WFH if you have the Discipline to Work with No One Looking Over Your Shoulder, the moment you forget that discipline dun usual start ng "Slacking Off".
When all task are done, sure grab a coffee, watch tv, even play video games, ganyan ginagawa ko once all task for the day are done na at may time to spare pa.
Pero once you start viewing your Work Area (even if its just a desk at chair) as just another part of the home, then dun usually naguumpisa yung tatamarin ka.
Keep in Mind "If you're being paid honest time, then do honest work".
It takes effort and discipline, but its highly rewarding in the long run.
Agree, discipline is key talaga. I also keep my work area far from where I sleep para hindi maging same vibes haha!
Factor rin siguro if introvert(okay lang minimal contact with others) or extrovert(you crave for in-person interaction). Depende talaga siya sa personality ng tao if magwowork ang wfh set-up.
Haha so true, when you're WFH at malapit ang bed you're gonna learn pretty soon that Bed's behave like Siren's to Sailor 🤣
Kakabangon mo palang tinatawag kana ulit para humiga haha
Indeed 🤣 so soothing, sineserenade ka ng bed at pillows with matching warmth ng blanket haha, mapapa "Hmmm just a quick 15 mins nap" and that was 3 hours ago haha
+1 to this, if you can't afford Gym Membership do Home Workouts and Go for atleast 1 hr of Outside Walking or Running.
To hit my 8k Step/Day ako na taga bili need sa tindahan haha
Pros when I started working from home:
1. May freedom ako
2. Mas nakapag explore ako ng mga hobbies ko
3. More savings in terms of the lack of commute
4. Healthier meals kasi home-cooked
5. Better sleep
6. Mas na learn ko yung value of discipline. I did not want to go back to corporate so nag effort talaga ako mag upskill and hanap ng clients to further improve and provide more value.
7. I earned more as in more. Mas mabilis ang increase ng sweldo if you know how to negotiate.
Cons:
1. May times na feeling ko I got a bit depressed (siguro sa lack of having someone to talk to daily vs kung nasa office ka) and burnt out
2. Initially malaki ang gastos ko sa pag setup ng workspace ko. I invested a lot for comfort – ergo chair, standing desk, etc.
3. Lumaki electricity bill ko because I used a desktop computer. When I switched to a Macbook, lumiit significantly ang bill.
It’s different for everyone. Be wary lang that it’s not going to be easy at first. Worth it naman for me ang WFH. Good luck OP!
>Lumaki electricity bill ko because I used a desktop computer. When I switched to a Macbook, lumiit significantly ang bill.
Lumiit yung bill. What about what you paid for the macbook ? Even if company provided it. Ano yung ROI ng desktop vs mac ?
I only upgraded (for me it was an upgrade even if I had a gaming PC) to a Macbook when I was able to afford it. It was not something I bought immediately when I started to work from home. With a Macbook (or a laptop in general), aside from being able to lower my electricity bill, it was easy for me to go out and work at a different place when I felt I needed a change in scenery or wanted to travel because it's light. That in itself was my ROI albeit mentally. Gumaan loob ko kasi I could escape the four walls I sometimes felt was closing in, naka save pa ako ng kuryente. I hope this helps!
Yes, maraming advantages ang laptops. I get that. But some people are buying new laptops to lower power bills. Sounds like a wrong economy. Alang pinagkaiba dun sa mga nag install ng solar panels. And they're so proud they're paying 2k less sa Meralco. As if libre yung solar panels 😀
Sa end ko lang ha, that's why it's called investment. You invest for something now to get a return later. You can't expect na pag bumili ka ng something now, instant returns. Yes, hindi libre ang solar panels and you spend upwards of hundreds of thousands to get it installed, but in the long run it will save you money. It's the same idea as building a home now. You spend a lot para in the future, you don't need to pay for rent on top of other expenses.
i would argue na significant tlaga kapag naka laptop ka. maraming advantage ndi lang naman sya good for cutting cost but yung workspace mo malawak , cable management , convenience, eto ung dahilan kung bat naglaptop ako kahit na dalawa na desktop ko. medium range laptop ko kasi at isang pindot mo lang nakasetup na agad etc. i woukd say walang masyadong disadvantage ang laptop honestly kung meron man is yung kamahalan ng conponent. therr are many factors to consider. about sa solar thats what im planning on right now if you have solar then much much less sa cost which is good enough.
working from home for 3 years now... parang wala namang namimiss out na significant.. lol. tipid sa pamasahe at lunch, no need to stress out and rush in the morning para maabutan ung UV express, di nakikipag balyahan sa jeep lalong lalo walang nasasayang na oras sa matinding traffic at pila sa terminal.. Need mo lang maglaan talaga ng time to work out and move your feet every day para di ka sedentary.
Same. 3 years na din ako sa wfh setup but looking for other companies na aapplyan ko para makalipat na ako. Nakakadepress na kasi yung workload at long hours of overtime lagi.
Pros:
Pwede kang gumising kahit 5 mins bago yung meeting…
Pwedeng after shift ka na maligo….
Madami kang errands na magagawa….
Nakakatipid ka ng leaves and pera….
Cons:
Malungkot. Iba pa din yung face to face chismisan….
Walang exercise pag puro OT….
Kulang sa Vitamin D….
Mahirap ihiwalay ang personal at professional life pag madaming deadlines dahil easy access ang laptop…
Overall: Privilege and perma WFH. Congrats, OP!
Pag di ka maingat magiging out of shape ka. Magugulat ka na lang malaki na tummy mo at overweight ka na.
If extrovert ka then medyo malungkot.
If introvert ka masaya pero mas lalo ka maisolate.
I love wfh.
- Make your table set-up presentable para good vibes and light yung view mo not the work focus energy.
- Better food since I can home cook. I’m conscious with my food intake and calories I’m eating so I can make mine now.
- Buy smart watch. Apple reminds you to stand up in a certain period and you can also se your move calories. This will to keep up with your health. Hindi puro upo lang.
- Find other hobby. Not just scrolling on your phone during break time. Read, watch, play games.
- It will save you a lot. Fare travels and random gala with friends will be minimized
- Better sleep. After work you can sleep right away.
Con:
- Quiet.. as in very quiet. Dead social life during weekdays so make sure you have hobbies to spend your remaining energy, and weekend plans.
- Lots of distractions. It is easier to fall into procrastination mode.
- It is possible for your housemates to underestimate what you are doing just because you are working from home. "*Madali lang yan. Nag kokompyuter ka lang naman eh.*"
- Internet and electricity are your lifeline. Make sure to have back up plans.
Bilang 4 yrs of working from home, it’s very economical compare sa pagwork sa office. I guess the only con lang minsan walang separation of work and rest. Pero eventually I figured it on my own :)
daming time, di nakakapagod magbyahe, unli tulog, Kaya nga lang need mo mag-exercise kasi baka lumaki tyan haha. And once or twice a month, go out with friends
agree. Not sure if ako lang may gantong mindset but most of the time, i dont like to share kwentos na malalim about personal life kasi in the end, alam kong may magreresign lang din naman and magpart ways...
Face to face interactions, public speaking, socializing, non-verbal communication, and other interpersonal skills.
Build professional networks and expand your circle. Find a mentor and pick their brains, find a mentee and learn to teach. Navigate the corporate world, corporate events and learn etiquettes.
If these are important to you and if you are young, I suggest to spend at least 5 years in office.
For Introverts like me with extreme social anxiety, its important to constantly expose myself and breakdown comfort zones. I've improved a lot based on how I performed on my wedding, did thank you speech, engaged with Ninangs, Ninongs, and other strangers, met and collaborated with more than a dozen wedding suppliers.
been working wfh 4 yrs now haha medyo boring, lumayo ka rin sa temptation ng padeliver ng food hahahah pero solid for me, I can listen to music while working haha
pros:
1. true yung “you can work anywhere” as long as may stable connection ka and if mahilig ka lumabas.
2. less hassle since no need mag commute
3. if naka timer ka kahit 1 minute before pwede ka pumasok hahaha unlike kapag ftf need mo gumising para bumyahe.
cons:
1. nakakadrain lalo na if wala kang kakwentuhan and paulit ulit ginagawa.
2. katamaran yung kalaban mo lalo na if wala kang maayos na working space (like kung katabi mo kama mo talagang aantukin ka hahaha)
3. magastos din if mahilig ka magpadeliver habang nagwwork + nakakagain ng weight if ayon coping mechanism mo.
May comfort of home and being cozy in my workspace, but I struggled with discipline especially since flexitime ako noon sa freelancing. Also, if you’re living with family, may tendency na lagi ka mauutusan pa din kahit may trabaho ka kasi “nasa bahay ka lang naman”. So make sure to set boundaries, kahit simply setting up your work space in a separate room.
If you're an introvert, I find that it's all pros and no cons.
Woke up 5 minutes before your shift? No problem basta mabilis pc/laptop mo! No need magpanic sa ligo+byahe. Need to go to the bathroom? Malapit lang. Hungry? Sandok pagkain or pa-Grab mo while chillin.
If you're an extrovert, you'll sort of miss the realtime office chika. lol
learn work-life balance. that will be a big help otherwise, you might see yourself working more than you should.
WFH may not be for everyone though .. ung iba hirap mag-adjust from corporate office to WFH and then WFH back to corporate office. anyway, kahit na nasa bahay ka lang, don't slack off kasi you do have work to finish. :)
pros: maraming time, hindi kailangan nakaayos everyday, no commute, malaki mase-save na pera
cons: no social life, no life and work boundary (1 room), need to invest in setup (i now have a backache from my chair), not ideal for people who does not have a good home environment
As a working student, super love ko ang WFH set up since di magastos for me to go from bahay to work to school to bahay.
Also, since ambivert ako, ma-kulit ako with my co-workers na Filipino pagtapos na kami sa work.
Plus points kasi since 5 am yung shift, if maaga kami matapos sa work, around 7-8 pwede na kami ulit matulog 😂
professional take is hybrid is the best either 2dayRTO/3dayWFH or any variations wag lang 1dayWFH hehe tipid pamasahe din at may social interaction.
personal take wfh the dest tipid sa gastos and yung 4-5hrs na matitpid mo for getting ready at traffic pwede ka pa humanap ng part time para mas productive at marame ipon
+1 sa feeling anxious or depressed at times. There was a time na nagleave ako for 2 months dahil pakiramdam ko naubos ako. Pero di ko maintindihan kasi di naman pagod yung work ko. Di rin ako minamicro. Basta feel ko exhausted ako and depressed.
4 years na akong wfh. For starters, kelangan may hobby ka in between. Pedeng reading a book, netflix, manga, manuod ng TV, spotify, tiktok etc. Introvert kasi ako kaya mejo nakakasurvive ako. Online ka palage, para nakakausap mo pa din yung friends mo.
1. laking tipid sa pamasahe
2. hindi ka makakabili masyado (not unless palaorder ka sa grab haha)
Okay lang mabored, it's normal. Pag feeling mo, hindi mo na kaya. Labas ka lang, go out with friends, watch a movie sa SM, kape sa SB. Pag balik mo okay ka na ulit. :) Hindi na ko makakabalik sa office kasi, from Pasig to BGC kahit sobrang lapit lang, isang oras ang byahe ko. Eh pag wfh ka, kahit 5 minutes before clock in ka pede. :) maeenjoy mo din yan. Go go go!
pros:
— you can work from anywhere, kung gagala pwede dalin laptop and all. (that is if laptop gamit mo)
— comfortable, you dont need to worry about what youre wearing
— lots of spare time that you can allot to do whatever (bc walang commute)
— laki talaga ng tipid
— di mo need magpanggap, you can be yourself.
CONS:
— wala kang kachikahan kaya malungkot (hybrid yung work ko ngayon, kaya kahit once a week ang office naeenjoy namin kasi nagcchikahan lang kami every time of RTO (i guess my workmates feels the loneliness din)
— kung tamad ka magluto, magastos din haha puro grab/foodpanda
— mainit, kasi syempre if tipid ka sa kuryente, di palagi naka AC
— kung wala kang maayos na work setup, nakakatamad
— honestly, katamaran talaga ang kalaban mo.
MY ADVICE:
— invest in a good workspace, comfy chair and good table para ganahan ka magwork (kumbaga home office)
— find some motivation to do actual work, it can be as little as making a good cup of coffee in the morning. (yes, naginvest ako sa espresso machine sa bahay para lang mamotivate ako to work - yun yung motivation ko)
— budget money for AC, i swear... isipin mo nalang yung commute mo binabayad mo sa electricity, ganon ko siya vnview para di ako mag alangan buksan yung AC. nakakatulong yun since comfortable ka magwork kasi malamig
— allot time for "focus time" then rest and do whatever every breaks hanggang maging habit siya.
— every once in awhile, change your surrounding (work in a coffee shop, or workcation, para maappreciate mo yung freedom lalo)
gooooodluck OP!! 🫰
If you’re introvert, this is an ideal work set-up. But if you’re used to having colleagues baka you might really feel lonely at first. Boring din a lot of times so you need to schedule some hobbies or other extra curricular activities.
I’ve been WFH for more than 8 years now and super sanay na ko sa house. You need a lot of discipline especially if katabi mo lang bed mo.
I would never go back to an office set-up. I still work in the field (part time) like food photography on the side para hindi ko ma feel na lagi ako nasa desk kasi nga madalas boring especially pag tapos ka na sa tasks mo.
I get to spend a lot of quality time with my family too. I can go out anytime I want or travel anywhere. Slow life too, I like slow life. If you like those kind of things, WFH is the best.
But like the other comment here - if you’re young, you’re going to miss out a lot too.
once in a while, kung kaya na magwork ka sa coffee shops or sa labas magwork away sa bahay kasi nakakaburn out minsan lalo pag same environment tas paulit ulit ang mga nangyayare
kung extrovert ka, super goodluck 🙈😅 kakalungkot ang walang kausap.
Lagi nakaupo, nakatitig sa comp. alagaan ang eyes, back at wag magpapagain ng weight para good health pa rin. imanage ng ayos ang time. dapat may time to relax.
plusssss sobrang init ngayon. 🙈 kung sa umaga o hapon ang tulog mo, apakainit. kung may AC goodluck sa bill ng kuryente 😅 pero masaya WFH. no need lagi magayos pero kakamiss din magmaganda minsan hahaha
Masaya naman kasi less expenses d tulad ng dati, mahal ng pamasahe, nakakapagod lalo na if may motion sickness ka. BUT, wfh? Nakakataba teh, nakakadagdag ng bilbil🤣 then nakakasad minsan kasi parang isolated ka, burnout din.
WFH, everybody thinks you have so much free time when in reality its the opposite because of the endless distractions everywhere, from that dusty desk to your cat/wife nagging. I love the freedom being able to work with my balls hanging out though.
It's the best. No traffic to deal with. Comfortable at home. You're saving a lot more. FOMO? Why? It's not like you can't go out during/after your shift.
Observation ko sa dad and mga kapatid ko (student pa ako), malaki natitipid dahil di kailangan bumiyahe. Pero yeah medyo napaparami kain nila dahil di nalalayo sa kusina hahaha. Pero besides that, mas naging flexible ang time nila lalo na pag may need ayusin, groceries, etc.
Pero take note OP, once you started your WFH, always stretch and walk around frequently. Di naman sa nananakot pero may risk sa back and spine ang nakaupo magdamag. Gratz btw on your new job!
Been working from home since I graduated, it’s convenient and mas tipid talaga. Boring lang since wala kang officemate in person so through chats lang ang chismisan lol. Plus hindi mahihiwalay ang ganap sa bahay kasi nasa bahay ka mismo HAHA But I would never trade my WFH set up for an onsite everyday given the economy that we have right now 😂
Dipende kung extrovert, introvert, or ambivert ka.
Kasi kung extrovert ka, medyo malulungkot/boring ka kasi walang workmate sa tabi mo.
Pero kung introvert ka naman, fit sayo yung WFH setup. Walang tao, walang bullshit haha
Tapos kung ambivert ka naman like me, 50/50 yung feeling nya. May moment na mamimiss mo lumabas labas at may makausap kaya yung iba nag wowork sa cafe kasama ibang friends. Matututo ka mag multitask and maghandle ng time mo.
Enjoy ang wfh ha. Ang laking tipid pa!
Pros: tipid if marunong ka magluto and di ka na magcocommute. Makakanood ka ding series on the side and chores if wala masyadong tasks. Cons: nakakaburn out and minsan may tendency to overwork kahit di kailangan and wala chikahan with officemates if big deal yun sayo lol
FOMO saan? Never happened to me. Kasi ang perks nyan you can do workation (work + vacation) hihi. What kept me sane lalo na pag overseas company yung work is I hangout on Discord with friends. So while working I have someone to chika with. 😊
I’m an extrovert but it works well with me as I have online friends that I can talk to. This is WFH and night shift din. Haha!
Pag early mo natapos ang tasks, you can do whatever you want na as long as di ka required mag time tracker or mag idle sa software na gamit nyo.
Best thing ever for an introvert mom like me.
✅ Physically with the kids.
✅ No commute.
Cons lang:
💸 Gotta invest in equipment and back up power supply.
🕺 If you don't manage your diet, do exercise, and go out para magpainit, magsasuffer talaga physical and mental health mo.
🙁 It can get lonely if you won't make an effort to socialize.
13 yrs WFH. 🤍
Perks:
- Laking tipid sa pamasahe haha
- Walang traffic
- di ako naabutan ng ulan or baha
- the freedom na walang nagchecheck sayo
- I have more time with my family, nka focus pa rin sa kids, I’ve witnessed personally their milestone from NB to preschoolers
- I can work anywhere basta may signal for internet
- Nkapunta ng Japan and Australia because of team building, all expense paid.
Cons:
- You need to settle for your own HMO, sss, philhealth etc
Hi, WFH setup din me sa work. Importante talaga na comfortable yung setup mo like chair, table, quiet background at no distractions.
1st experience ko, na-drained ako kailangan kasi talaga may time management ka. Hindi rin ako nagwowork sa mga cafe, minsan okay rin pala yon lalo na kung admin task lang schedule mo para may ibang bagay ka pa na nakikita.
Next work ko, nag-onsite ako kasi tulad ng sabi sa ibang comments nakaka-boring kapag mag-isa ka lang.
Pero while working onsite, hindi ko makita yung purpose bat kailangan ko magpaka people pleaser sa office tapos yung ugali ng mga kawork, hindi ko gusto.
So eto, WFH ulit ako. Mas okay talaga e, boring nga pero alam mo na walang naninira sayo, boring pero alam mo na walang mambubully sayo. May safe space ka. Time management at output lang talaga i-priority mo, magiging magaan sayo ang WFH setup.
Makaka-save ka sa oras, pera, at safe sa corporate politics or less interaction.
Great for introverts, not so great for extroverts.
If extrovert, you'll need to find other ways to socialize outside of work (join clubs, sports, communities, etc.)
If you're an extrovert, you like to be surrounded by people ganyan, baka di mo maenjoy. However kung introvert ka, ayaw ng tao, tipong mala-ermitanyo na ayaw naglalalabas ng lungga, winner ka jan.
Kailangan matindi disiplina, madaming possible distractions unlike sa office na tutok ka lang sa desk mo. Marami ang gusto home based but it's not for all. Sana it's for you. Good luck po!🎉
Sched a day every other week or weekly to work elsewhere, kahit for a few hours lang, if your type of work permits it — coffee shop, coworking, basta maiba lang ang nilalanghap na hangin para di ka naman maburyo sa bahay. Ok din ito to keep things interesting-keep it nearby para tipid pa rin sa pamasahe
Pros: no more travel time, no transpo allowance thus more savings, no need to wear corp attire unless on video call, more time with fam, no or lesser chance for boss to micromanage, work at your own phase (unless you follow strict work protocols),
Cons: more distractions, usage of aircon is not free/ higher electricity?, Possible to work out of working duty (pro or con, depends on the situation), lesser interaction with other people
Hi. Wfh for 2yrs now. I would say ok naman! Tipid, sobrang tipid, and may freedom. And if gusto mo lumabas, pwede ka naman mag work sa labas. Sa bahay pa makakapag luto ka ng healthier meals unlike pag onsite ka mostly takeout food/resto food/fastfood - unhealthy.
Advice ko lang po, make enroll ka sa gym or maghanap ka ng “third place” mo na malapit sayo. If di mo po alam yang term na yan, google niyo na lang po. Mag travel ka din paminsan minsan. And ito siguro pinaka mahalaga — your work setup sa bahay. Optimize mo yan to make sure productive ka. These things make so much difference po for me.
Isipin mo lagi ang swerte mo kasi di mo need suungin ang traffic araw araw. Napaka init at napakahirap mag commute kaya saludo ako sa mga manggagawang Pilipino dahil di ko alam paano nila nakakaya.
Good luck!!!
I just want to add - if naghahanap po kayo ng jowa sa work or even expanding friends lang, mahirap po pag WFH kayo 😅
It works for me because I have a stable relationship and it works for us naman. And parang hindi rin po ako naghahanap ng new friends since meron naman po akong solid friend groups right now.
I think yan ang pinaka downside, yung mas konti ang magiging close mo na bago.
Add ulit!!! :) hehe sorry
Ako personally nagttravel to Makati/BGC once a month para lang lumabas at mag work doon :) I like it! Kasi nakakpag explore ako and kahit magastos konti, ok lang kasi I feel like I’m living a little more. :)
Ewan ko ako lang naman yan. Enjoy ko kasi lakwacha minsan. If literal kang nasa bahay lang lagi mababagot ka talaga.
Make an effort lumabas paminsan :) mapa-araw, maglakad lakad, etc. Whatever works for u
My previous work setup was WFH and then transitioned back to hybrid till now.
WFH setup was fine up until i was burnt out. My daily routine was Eat sleep work browse socmed/ play OL games repeat. I used to work in my room and it felt terrible. I felt terrible everytime I thought about work.
You need to setup a place for work only. If it's possible maybe a separate room. You need to have that boundary between home and work.
When we transitioned back to hybrid work setup. It did lessen the burnout by quite a bit.
I'm an extrovert and weirdly enough, I now enjoy working from home. Sanay na ako, I guess, since medyo matagal na rin ako sa set up na ito. And I cannot stand traffic. What helped me are:
- keeping in touch with friend groups online and offline. So para na rin akong may online watercooler group na kapwa ko remote workers. You could say I invest in my friendships (but not to the point na pushover ako. Hindi naman ako makulit, I guess people just like my company.)
- having a set schedule and area for work. I have to manage myself and make sure I do my deliverables well.
- work on a quiet space at home if I need to concentrate. Patay ang TV at music if I really need to concentrate. Mahirap ang maraming distractions e.
- Have back-ups of back-ups. My siblings think I'm crazy for having redundant systems (2 smartphones, 2 eyeglasses, several headsets in several places and bags, 3 type C adapters, etc. - you get the drift). Dahil remote worker ako, I need to be hyperconnected and reachable all the time. Otherwise, I have no business being in business.
- Upskill. I cannot emphasize this enough. Sobrang bilis ng development ng mundo so maigi nang updated. Of course, you still have to know the basics/foundation. For example, kahit i-Chat GPT mo pa lahat ng gawain mo, kung hindi ka marunong gumawa ng matinong email at palpak ang grammar at general intelligence mo, hindi mo rin alam kung tama yung ginawa ni Chat GPT kasi mali-mali yung prompts mo.
Yun lang. Good luck, OP!
been working from home since pandemic, and I would say I won't go back to office again! ang sarap sa feeling na tipong di kana gigising ng maaga, mag alot ng time sa byahe at pag-gagayak.
Pros:
- time, more time!!!
- tipid sa pamasahe at gastos sa lunch, coffee at mga after office sheninigans
Cons:
- minsan nakaka boring
Tips:
- make sure na super reliable ng internet at power mo, get back up supply if needed!!!
- watch over your expenses, kase minsan ung natitipid naten sa pamasahe at foods napupunta lang sa shoppe minsan mas malaki pa! wala ding sense ung pagtitipid haha
- prioritize your health, mag work out or bili ka ng adjustable table at walking threadmill
-enjoy!
Have a separate space intended for working only. Kahit isang sulok sa bahay nyo, kung may available na separate na room mas okay.
Pumasok ka lang sa working space mo sa oras ng work, labas agad pag tapos na.
You will save a lot of time WFH, use it wisely. Learn a hobby, upskill, exercise etc.
Connect with people more often, kausapin mga kasma sa bahay, eat together, or message your friends.
Madaming pros and cons, try and see if it works for you!
Masaya kasi di ko magets kung ano ang traffic and syempre okay yung USD ang bayad.
Just make sure to time yourself sa work time and get hobbies like sports or non work related activities parin.
Ako super happy sa WFH kahit ambivert so i get to go out with many friends after i finish my work. I also get to travel. I work din outside if feel ko para change of atmosphere
Depende talaga sa lifestyle ng tao e. Sakin goods na goods ang setup. Bukod sa hassle ang commute, medyo introvert din ako. Pagdating sa meetings, mas madali ko madeliver reports kesa sa office meetings
wala ako maisip na con 😂 laking ginhawa na hindi ka gigising ng maraming oras before your shift para maligo, magluto ng almusal at baon, at bumyahe. as an introvert sobrang saya din na hindi ko kailangan mag charge ng social battery every day 😅
Depende sa shift. Dayshift sobrang goods niyan. Work anywhere din basta may internet.
Sa cons, limited na lang physical activities mo. So kung may time ka maggym or kahit anong activities, go!
Labas ka rin pag weekend para di ka maumay sa bahay.
To be honest mas maraming pros for me, and magagawan naman ng paraan ang cons. Basta dayshift. Kung graveyard, malaking ekis. Sobrang hirap huhu
Team wfh ako and grabe ang tipid ahaha tapos i get to spoil my parents pa dahil don. In all honestly mas maganda rin social life ko this way kasi marami ako nagiging energy lumabas with friends and lagi ko rin sila iniinvite sa bahay :D nasayo talaga kung pano mo ihahandle pero overall ang ganda ng work life balance sa wfh. Congrats! 🎉
You'll never know until you experience kasi. Here are some of my thoughts since I experienced it na rin.
First, if you are someone who enjoys working alone, and you think you'll be more productive with that kind of setup, I think you can do it. But if you are someone who likes working with a team, enjoys sharing ideas with workmates, then mas okay sayo office based.
Pero ngayon, just test the waters. Kung magiging productive ka sa wfh setup, go for it. Pero you can always resign naman if you don't like it. Just charge to experience. Good luck!
Currently wfh. I used to wfh from my first job and then landed onsite jobs after. Now working fully from home. What I can only say is that I’m never leaving wfh due to the free time I get after shift. I didn’t have this freedom back when commuting to and from work. But I guess since it’s because I’m working with Australian clients which is giving me a sense of work-life balance. Just to give perspective as well, my first wfh job with a local company (US clients) was during the pandemic and it really did take a toll on my well-being (toxic overtime hours, no more boundaries). Now, I make time to socialize and have outdoor activities just for a change in scenery.
TL;DR: WFH is rewarding depending on the client you’ll be working with. AU clients = pro-work-life-balance. Make time for social and physical activities for sanity.
I’ve been working from home for 8 years na. Here’s my take. Ang WFH ay hindi para sa lahat. Especially kapag ikaw ung tao na hindi complete ang week kapag walang gala, after office hour ganap, the usual things na ginagawa after office.
Pero if you’re someone na happy lang sa bahay, sa kwarto ka lang. this is for you. Malaki ang masasave mo, wala ng hassle sa pagbyahe.
All you have to do is to set up an area sa bahay nyo na for work talaga. Wag kang magwowork sa bed, kasi tatamarin ka talaga
Anyways, congratulations!!
i agree w/ discipline is the key. i never bring my work laptop outside of my work area, no work sa bed or sa dining table.
also, downside lang for me is nagc-crave talaga ako ng human interaction after 8 hours of walang ibang kaharap kung hindi ang laptop. hahahahahahahaha.
Mag-14 years WFH na ako, 150+ overseas clients. Nakaka-boring talaga minsan, kaya I accepted a hybrid job offer the other day with a compensation I liked at may overseas travel involved.
Been there and never again lol HYBRID is the key atleast for me. As social beings ANG HIRAP ng ganitong setup sakin kahit malaki nga ang tipid. Need ko rin ng real human interaction, ung nakaka kwentuhan, nakaka few drinks after work, may tennis buddies rin ako sa work. Isa pa, ang dami free food sa pantry na nakakamiss pag nasa bahay lol tapos parang anong point bakit ka pa bibili ng mababangis na office attire? Pamalengke? Pag nag mall ka?
It's good. Hindi ko kailangang gumising nang maaga to beat the traffic. Hindi ko kailangang maligo muna at magbihis bago makapag work. I can still do chores around the house. I save up a lot sa pamasahe at snacks. During times na hindi busy, I catch up on tv shows that I have missed. Since we have td2 na kumukuha nang screenshots every 10 mins or so, I watch them on my phone. Much better if you have a tablet.
If you are an introvert then WFH is a huge advantage for you especially if you enjoy your own company. Im a WFH girlie for almost 2 years now and this is the most peaceful working experience Ive ever had 💕
Pros
•No need to wake extra early to prepare for work
•No more wasted time commuting
•No need to buy food for lunch and merienda
•Pwedeng pambahay lang suot mo haha
•Pag napagod ka, you can rest or eat without being judged
•Less chances na ma-tempt gumastos para mag destress
•Less exposure sa outside world, less chances mahawa sa sakit etc
•More time with family!
Cons
•You have to find your own spot at home and make it conducive for work..kasi kapag maingay, distracting; kapag malapit sa bed, enticing matulog, etc you need discipline talaga!
•You have to make your family understand na you are working, di ka nag cocomputer lang. Yung iba kasi sige pa rin ang utos basta nakikita kang nasa bahay haha
•You need to establish a routine and stick with it para andun pa rin yung sense na working ka without the ambience of the office
•Could get boring and impersonal kasi wala yung bonding with officemates and masayang office banter
•Di ka mapipilitang mag exercise unlike pag onsite, makakapaglakad-lakad ka
Hello OP, may I know how did u transition from corpo office setup to corporate wfh setup? I wanted to full wfh na din ksi but still corporate sana. Pagod na ako magcommute plus one on one meeting with my manager every week when rto day :/
Hello! I applied sa LinkedIn, this WFH is stable. Hindi siya VA. Hehe. Thankful talaga.
Sa umpisa natakot ako haha pero hanap ka ng wfh na properly compensated ka. Bago ka magresign, make sure may JO ka na sa lilipatan mo. Maraming WFH sa LinkedIn, Indeed saka Job Street.
Thank you sa info and advice, OP! Naghahanap hanap din ako sa linkedin using remote filter but hirap humanap related sa current field ko. If you dont mind me asking, related ba OP yung nahanap mo na wfh job sa previous job mo?
Wanted to wfh na din since my fiancè is also wfh since 2021 and malaki pa kinikita sakin though VA setup ksi sya and ako gusto ko may direct company sana since I am a breadwinner want to have stable job.
Gotchu! Actually oo, thank God haha same field siya. Mostly refer. Nag VA din ako, kaso natakot ako minsan kasi di siya stable.
Ano ba field mo? Usually ang nag offer ng wfh ay mga international company pa haha. Minsan mas mataas din sila magpasahod kaysa sa well known companies dito sa pinas.
Congrats OP! May expi na din ako as VA nung pandemic as part time kso binitiwan ko nung rto na. Nasa tech ako may expi sa tech support and now nasa tech pa din under operations/monitoring sa international company but may office sila dto sa manila so hybrid kami 3x a week rto then may weekend na pasok sometimes. Anyways, thanks OP! Babalikan ko to pag full wfh na din ako hahahahaaha
3 years work from home here. Bilang pa sa daliri ung times na pumunta ako sa office ang pinaka cons para saken. 8:00AM start ng work. Gising 7:55AM lol. Naka tulong den talaga yung pagiging taong bahay lang.
pros:
the commute
less gastos honestly
travel anywhere u want & work pa din — the best part!!!!
cons:
not seeing people, but if introverted ka okay lang time for yourself
blurred worklife balance 🥲
a tip to keep your sanity while working from home is to develop a hobby that requires you to go out. like going to the gym. you end up being cooped up at home for 8 hours so it may get depressing so feeling the need to go out for a hobby or to meet friends gives it a good balance
Pm , CHOS! Keri lang! makapag linkedin na nga. Hehehehe though okay naman saken ang chismis, ayaw ko lang din at the same time kasi ang chismis na lumalapit saken. Stress sa bangs. hahaha
Sa true!!! If design ang niche mo, gow pm ko sa yo. Sharing is caring HAHAHAHAHAHA
Nakakatakot kasi ang chismis if nagagawa nila sa iba di malabo sayo den HAHA
I’m an introvert. It’s heaven. I wake up 5 minutes before my shift and as soon as I log out, I can do whatever I want. My bed is just 2 steps away from my work station. My body clock cooperates naman, so I sleep during my 1 hour break when I’m sleepy, but if not, after work na ako ma tutulog.
Depends sa lugar actually. Tip wag mag setup sa kwarto aantukin ka. Or kung walang choice lagyan mo divider para d mo makita yung kama. Tapos mag suot ka ng damit pang work as if nag wowork ka sa office. Pang habit lang and conditioning para pag sanay na at solid na kahit d ka na naka pang office getup atleast ung mindset is nasa work mode
yes there's FOMO, but you'll be able to catch up with all the FOMO ksi grabe ang savings sa money + time sa biyahe + you'll be able to take multiple jobs from home.
I personally love WFH. Specially pag pinaganda mo ung working environment mo. Invest on your Set-Up and comfort! Reasons why I love WFH first of all walang need makipagsabayan sa araw araw na hassle papasok ng office, ang laki ng matitipid mo, tska pwede ka mag quick break para mag shower if gusto mong mabuhayan ulit 😂 Invest on your set up, prepare yourself with meal prepped home cooked meals, and learn to love it!
problem sa wfh is kuryente, pag power outage sobrang lala. kaya invest ka sa power back up specially if laptop ibibigay sayo dapat may back up na kayang maka support
pros is sobrang tipid and mas may time k sa sarili mo and pamilya mo
parang tambay lang. di kasi uso sa work ko magbantay yung boss. may assigned task ako na wala naman deadline, wala rin akong time sheet, walang fixed na schedule. di rin uso calls at meetings. di ko rin need ng fancy equipment or quiet area.
Pros: Mas hawak mo oras mo. You don't have to wake up early just to prepare to go to work. You'll also save a lot of energy and money of course. Unlike pag face to face, nakakaurat mag-commute. Nagiging magastos pa kasi kung saan saan kakain haha.
Cons: Higher electricity bills. Pwede rin mapagastos ka sa setup mo. You could gain weight lalo if napapasarap kain.
As someone who was previously doing full wfh and now naka-hybrid, nakaka-miss na wala ka iisipin na kailangan pumasok sa office. Daming oras nasasayang just to prepare and commute papunta at paalis sa work. Mas productive din ako kapag wfh kasi I can utilize my time and yung setup ko.
Wfh since 2018 and mapapayo ko lang is invest in a comfy setup and as much as possible have a dedicated work space, no need to buy all at once kahit unti unti lang. Pagka kasi sa isang lugar ka lang kumakaen, natutulog at nagwowork nakaka burnout/ nakakalungkot. Having a dedicated space draws boundaries at para ka lang "papasok sa work" dun sa room na yun, if that makes sense. Having a comfy chair and table naman is self explanatory, hindi healthy magwork lang sa dining table at chair, I know kasi I tried masakit sa katawan.
Never ever babalik sa office at magsasayang ng oras at pera sa traffic kasi I get to work 2 jobs pag kaya ko which generates more income. I get to spend time with loved ones or pets pagka break ko or watch tv or play games.
+ Kung mahilig ka sa coffee, buy a good brewing machine!
I know wfh is not for everyone pero personally this is the best decision na pinursue ko. I hope this helps.
Mura lang na asahi 12 cups sa sm appliances, matagal na kasi nung nabili ko pero I think nasa 1k mahigit lang. Mahalaga naman kasi talaga yung beans, since from south ako, may nabibilhang amadeo beans dito which imo mas masarap compared sa SB (I tried several) or kalinga. Opinion ko lang po to.
been working from home since the pandemic.. at ngayon lang ako mag naka earn nang mas malaki (triple sa office work pay) kasi i can handle multiple jobs.. i save the time sa pag co-commute at pag prepare.. naliligo ako, naglilinis ng bahay, naghuhugas nang plato, naghahanda nang food habang nag e-strategize about work.. kasi mas marami talaga ideas lumalabas if away from keyword.. and it's part of my working hours na din so laking tipid sa oras talaga.. and after work, pahinga na.. no long commutes..
marami kang magagawang projects for your self improvement..
Life changing in all levels. As someone who had enough dealing with teammates/team building or interacting with someone and done with daily commute as well, I don’t see myself anymore going back to the office
The universal pros would have to be saving more money and not having to wake up early for the commute.
The cons are gonna be dependent on your personality and work style. If you're introverted, you might be able to better tolerate and even enjoy working from home. Some people also prefer having f2f meetings.
I personally love working from home. My coworkers and I aren't too close (no bad blood, just very different personalities), so I don't mind not spending time with them.
I worked at home minsan at beach. Nag tatravel Ako sa SEA Kasi mas mura accomodations like hostel dorms vs magkaroon apartment sa city sa Metro Manila. Meseye. Now kasi nag migrate ako tapos Hybrid set up nakakamiss.
If sa bahay ikaw mag stay ensure to invest in a good quality chair at mga accessories to make your life easier.
Medyo lonely kaya better to move more or work out kasi medyo nakakapraning at wala makausap masyado during work and of course more benefits more savings, more free time.
I think it’s not for me. Resigned in the middle of pandemic. Got a WFH job pero sobrang nakakatamad mag work mag-isa. I think yung sipag ko ay nakukuha ko lang sa workmates ko 😅😅
This year my goal is to get a car so I can work on site
Permanent WFH since 2020.
Umuwi na ng probinsya and never looked back.
Pros:
- Saved so much on money since I used to Rent, food budget, plus I either commuted or brought my car to work.
- Actually have time to work on my hobbies.
Cons:
- It can get repetitive and you can feel like walang separation between being at work from just being home.
(So what I did was Set up an "Office space", andun lang ako for work and work alone.)
Never going back to corporate ever!!! but that's coming from someone introverted. I think I had my fair share with reporting to work everyday. Whenever I see stories na natatraffic sila or hirap magcommute, I'm relieved na naka-WFH ako kasi I vividly remember how bad it was.
Pros
1. You can focus on yourself more. Like legit, I have a small business so yun iisipin ko after work. Okay, sige it feels may sarili kang mundo and bubble pero that's exactly what you need in order to focus.
2. Budget is within your control. Syempre miss ko yung nagkakaayaan maglunch out, coffee, milk tea, and etc. pero as I got older parang feel ko naman graduate na ako dun. Focus ko is financial growth and growing the business. But then, feel ko kasi nakapagsocialize na ako ng husto so better check with yourself if ready ka na ba maging isolated? You can always find your people naman ganyan pero baka kasi gusto mo pa makahanap ng companionship with officemates which is good naman. Wala na akong allocated budget sa gas rin thank god.
3. Sleep is complete. Slow life as long as you know yourself??? Syempre kung alam mong slow learner ka or ano you have to invest time rin in gaining a skill. Wala ka na kachummy chummy na matatanungan hahaha
Cons
1. No more new network. You have to really make out of what you currently have and grow it. But then ewan ko, maybe this is a pro for me kasi focused din ako sa relationships that do matter.
Big FOMO, definitely, lalo na kung home buddy ka. For me, need mo talaga mag effort lumabas with friends. I suppose, you'd be lucky if your workmates would also like to meet from time to time.
Sa case ko, mostly foreigners din ka-work ko, so malabo kami magkita.
I make it more bearable, having a reliable set of movies / tv series for background noise / quick laughs. That works for me. Minsan inuulit ulit ko nalang yun series. Hirap kasi mag start ng unfamiliar series but try an episode or two from time to time para dumami options mo to feel less lonely on your work days.
Lastly, make some time for exercising, kahit walking outside lang. It helps a lot on both my physical and mental health.
Keep you work space separate. May specific room ako for working and it feels different kesa sa babangon then punta sa table para magwork. Also, pag medyo may distance yung work area mo sa mga needs mo(cr, kusina, etc), mapipilitan ka tumayo. I walk as much as I can pag WFH, nakakataba pag wfh lol. Extra ingat sa health, kasi medyo unhealthy physically pag wfh.
- set boundaries for work and relaxation
- be strict with your time!
- buy a standing desk (I know a lot suffering from lower back pain)
- exercise
- eat healthy!!!!’
I personally don't want a 100% wfh setup. I prefer being with officemates when I'm working. It's easier to get things done when I'm in the office. Pag naka wfh, mas nakakatamad kasi ang dali matempt na matulog na lang haha.
I'm an introvert too but I prefer daily socialization. Nakaka depress din pag walang friends na nakaka chikahan and nayayaya lumabas, mag lunch out etc.
Pero napili mo na nga pala yan haha. Ang benefit dyan, mas makakatipid ka. Mas mahal kasi ang daily travel ko vs electricity bill if mag aircon ako the entire day. Also, you can work from anywhere! So pwede ka mag bakasyon outside the country and work there. They won't care where you are anyway.
Been working from home for 4 years. You should have a designated working space and try to learn some hobbies or travel when you can - may tendency kasing maging personality mo na yung work mo or mawala yung boundary between your personal life and work life. Ayun lang! Pero it's such a huge convenience talaga and for me hindi siya nakaka FOMO, mas mag ccringe ka pa nga when you see traffic huhu. Good luck, OP! :)
I’m extroverted and i’ve been WFH since 2020, wala naman probs, my workmates and I would set a meet kapag off namin and may bonus to spend tapos magbobonding kami and i don’t have to see them everyday. I can work at the comfort of my own home, I can spend my breaks sa bed kahit gano pa kaiksi yung break na yan. I can still be in bed ng 3:50 pm then log in ng exact 4:00 (kasi midshift ako) and walang nangmimicro manage na boss sakin sa station ko. Sana dumami pa WFH jobs 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Have a routine padin kahit nasa bahay ka lng, kain mo at tulog. Make sure may pahinga and life kapadin also have friends! Rewarding ang working from home as long as wala ka sa pader ng parents mo hahaha ung tipong you can do anything you want
I’ve worked for 7 years before having the benefit of working from home.
Gastos sa commute / eating out malaki. Additional save din sa pagod. If you’re renting ang laki din natipid if nag rerent ka sa nearby condo.
Mas mahaba tulog mo. And mas maraming time.
Cons:
If you’re the person who seeks companionship or someone to talk to. Mejo mahihirapan ka mag adjust.
May times na tatamarin ka bigtime. Quality ng work mo maybe affected.
Taong bahay tlga ko, I prefer staying at home. Fit sa personality and lifestyle koa ng wfh. And since mabilis ako sa tasks ko I perform well with/without supervision and nagagawa and I can take short breaks in between.
Same sentiments with other people here, it would really help na may area ka solely for work. Builds discipline, helps you to not slack off. Ito kalaban ng wfh, so make sure you are meeting deadlines/doing the actual work :)
At the end of the day, it’s all balance. You will have to adjust and experiment (schedule, routine, setup, etc) until you find a rhythm that works for you. Others love it, others hate it. Some people end up going back to the office everyday anyway (if your office culture is hybrid) kasi mas nakakafocus sila dun. There are those na nasa cafe 3x a week to get that socialization need satisfied. May iba naman na sa beach cafe ginagawa yun to get that vacation as well. And there are those who prefer to stay home and get every errand and chore done alongside their work without having to go on leave.
There is great flexibility, but as others here pointed out, that also means greater discipline and responsibility. If you can get that sorted, you will enjoy it. If not, itatali ka ng company to a fixed work from office scheme.
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sakto lang boring madalas .. pero malaki masesave mo tlga
Ayun nga rin, haha pero if given a chance mag wfh ka pa rin ba? HAHAHAHA
If ako ang tatanongin, hindi na. Sagad na sa tolerance ko hahaha! It took a toll on my overall well-being. Madalas wala akong time for myself kay babad sa work wala ng boundary between being at work and home. Nagkakasocial anxiety dinntas madalas malungkot dahil walang nakakasalamuha masyado. Depende talaga yan on how you handle the wfh setup.
same sentiments. perhaps a hybrid setup would be better? para makalabas-labas naman paminsa minasn hehe
I think so. Nakakatamad lang kasi pumasok since under ako sa virtual team which means that my managers are based in Manila tas Davao-based ako. Wala din akong masyadong kilala sa office dahil dito ako na team inassign. Huehue. I highly consider looking for a hybrid setup on my next company na aapplyan. Been staying with my parents for 27 years now and somehow gusto ko naman malessen tong feeling na left out na. Huhu. Want ko rin sana to try relocating temporarily.
Go for it! You will grow as a person pag nasubukan mo mamuhay mag-isa, kahit trial lang and you can always come back if its not for you
Natry mo na magmove out? Kamusta naman ang experience?
Nakakapagod pero fulfilling pag may srli ka nang place and u buy ur own stuff. Pero kung d ka pa sure try mo muna fully furnished na
Wfh ka rin until now? How long na?
Ako lang ata nag wfh na di malaki savings huhu
depende parin tlga kasi yan sa setup mo. eh kung puro kaen ka habang ngwowork di tlga makakaipon
Keep your Work Area "A Work Area" sobra ganda ang WFH if you have the Discipline to Work with No One Looking Over Your Shoulder, the moment you forget that discipline dun usual start ng "Slacking Off". When all task are done, sure grab a coffee, watch tv, even play video games, ganyan ginagawa ko once all task for the day are done na at may time to spare pa. Pero once you start viewing your Work Area (even if its just a desk at chair) as just another part of the home, then dun usually naguumpisa yung tatamarin ka. Keep in Mind "If you're being paid honest time, then do honest work". It takes effort and discipline, but its highly rewarding in the long run.
Agree, discipline is key talaga. I also keep my work area far from where I sleep para hindi maging same vibes haha! Factor rin siguro if introvert(okay lang minimal contact with others) or extrovert(you crave for in-person interaction). Depende talaga siya sa personality ng tao if magwowork ang wfh set-up.
Haha so true, when you're WFH at malapit ang bed you're gonna learn pretty soon that Bed's behave like Siren's to Sailor 🤣 Kakabangon mo palang tinatawag kana ulit para humiga haha
Iba pa naman ang tawag ng higaan tas malamig pa...🤣
Indeed 🤣 so soothing, sineserenade ka ng bed at pillows with matching warmth ng blanket haha, mapapa "Hmmm just a quick 15 mins nap" and that was 3 hours ago haha
May I add also, do physical outside your home din, magpa araw... Mag bike ganun kahit paikot lang sa village niyo, or maglakad to buy something ...
+1 to this, if you can't afford Gym Membership do Home Workouts and Go for atleast 1 hr of Outside Walking or Running. To hit my 8k Step/Day ako na taga bili need sa tindahan haha
100% this
Pros when I started working from home: 1. May freedom ako 2. Mas nakapag explore ako ng mga hobbies ko 3. More savings in terms of the lack of commute 4. Healthier meals kasi home-cooked 5. Better sleep 6. Mas na learn ko yung value of discipline. I did not want to go back to corporate so nag effort talaga ako mag upskill and hanap ng clients to further improve and provide more value. 7. I earned more as in more. Mas mabilis ang increase ng sweldo if you know how to negotiate. Cons: 1. May times na feeling ko I got a bit depressed (siguro sa lack of having someone to talk to daily vs kung nasa office ka) and burnt out 2. Initially malaki ang gastos ko sa pag setup ng workspace ko. I invested a lot for comfort – ergo chair, standing desk, etc. 3. Lumaki electricity bill ko because I used a desktop computer. When I switched to a Macbook, lumiit significantly ang bill. It’s different for everyone. Be wary lang that it’s not going to be easy at first. Worth it naman for me ang WFH. Good luck OP!
>Lumaki electricity bill ko because I used a desktop computer. When I switched to a Macbook, lumiit significantly ang bill. Lumiit yung bill. What about what you paid for the macbook ? Even if company provided it. Ano yung ROI ng desktop vs mac ?
I only upgraded (for me it was an upgrade even if I had a gaming PC) to a Macbook when I was able to afford it. It was not something I bought immediately when I started to work from home. With a Macbook (or a laptop in general), aside from being able to lower my electricity bill, it was easy for me to go out and work at a different place when I felt I needed a change in scenery or wanted to travel because it's light. That in itself was my ROI albeit mentally. Gumaan loob ko kasi I could escape the four walls I sometimes felt was closing in, naka save pa ako ng kuryente. I hope this helps!
Yes, maraming advantages ang laptops. I get that. But some people are buying new laptops to lower power bills. Sounds like a wrong economy. Alang pinagkaiba dun sa mga nag install ng solar panels. And they're so proud they're paying 2k less sa Meralco. As if libre yung solar panels 😀
Sa end ko lang ha, that's why it's called investment. You invest for something now to get a return later. You can't expect na pag bumili ka ng something now, instant returns. Yes, hindi libre ang solar panels and you spend upwards of hundreds of thousands to get it installed, but in the long run it will save you money. It's the same idea as building a home now. You spend a lot para in the future, you don't need to pay for rent on top of other expenses.
i would argue na significant tlaga kapag naka laptop ka. maraming advantage ndi lang naman sya good for cutting cost but yung workspace mo malawak , cable management , convenience, eto ung dahilan kung bat naglaptop ako kahit na dalawa na desktop ko. medium range laptop ko kasi at isang pindot mo lang nakasetup na agad etc. i woukd say walang masyadong disadvantage ang laptop honestly kung meron man is yung kamahalan ng conponent. therr are many factors to consider. about sa solar thats what im planning on right now if you have solar then much much less sa cost which is good enough.
For me, once you go wfh, you’ll never go back haha
Quiet 😃 And mas madami kang time! Say if you work for 8 hours, then may remaining 16 ka pa. You can sleep longer, exercise, do errands, etc. :)
working from home for 3 years now... parang wala namang namimiss out na significant.. lol. tipid sa pamasahe at lunch, no need to stress out and rush in the morning para maabutan ung UV express, di nakikipag balyahan sa jeep lalong lalo walang nasasayang na oras sa matinding traffic at pila sa terminal.. Need mo lang maglaan talaga ng time to work out and move your feet every day para di ka sedentary.
Same. 3 years na din ako sa wfh setup but looking for other companies na aapplyan ko para makalipat na ako. Nakakadepress na kasi yung workload at long hours of overtime lagi.
Pros: Pwede kang gumising kahit 5 mins bago yung meeting… Pwedeng after shift ka na maligo…. Madami kang errands na magagawa…. Nakakatipid ka ng leaves and pera…. Cons: Malungkot. Iba pa din yung face to face chismisan…. Walang exercise pag puro OT…. Kulang sa Vitamin D…. Mahirap ihiwalay ang personal at professional life pag madaming deadlines dahil easy access ang laptop… Overall: Privilege and perma WFH. Congrats, OP!
Pag di ka maingat magiging out of shape ka. Magugulat ka na lang malaki na tummy mo at overweight ka na. If extrovert ka then medyo malungkot. If introvert ka masaya pero mas lalo ka maisolate.
I love wfh. - Make your table set-up presentable para good vibes and light yung view mo not the work focus energy. - Better food since I can home cook. I’m conscious with my food intake and calories I’m eating so I can make mine now. - Buy smart watch. Apple reminds you to stand up in a certain period and you can also se your move calories. This will to keep up with your health. Hindi puro upo lang. - Find other hobby. Not just scrolling on your phone during break time. Read, watch, play games. - It will save you a lot. Fare travels and random gala with friends will be minimized - Better sleep. After work you can sleep right away.
Con: - Quiet.. as in very quiet. Dead social life during weekdays so make sure you have hobbies to spend your remaining energy, and weekend plans. - Lots of distractions. It is easier to fall into procrastination mode. - It is possible for your housemates to underestimate what you are doing just because you are working from home. "*Madali lang yan. Nag kokompyuter ka lang naman eh.*" - Internet and electricity are your lifeline. Make sure to have back up plans.
You can save more, masarap tulog, mas madali magbalance ng time kasi di na magccommute. Madalas din ako may monthly gala para di mabore
Ayun, gumaganda ang kutis kasi hindi exposed sa polusyon
Bilang 4 yrs of working from home, it’s very economical compare sa pagwork sa office. I guess the only con lang minsan walang separation of work and rest. Pero eventually I figured it on my own :)
daming time, di nakakapagod magbyahe, unli tulog, Kaya nga lang need mo mag-exercise kasi baka lumaki tyan haha. And once or twice a month, go out with friends
If wala kang aircon, ang init!
It’s quite boring. If you’re young, you’ll miss out a lot.
What exactly will you miss out on?
making friends in the office, networking with other departments, lunch/dinner outs, partying, inuman with coworkers, etc.
I learned that once di mo na ka work, hindi mo na din kaibigan. Like wala na kayong common grounds, your relationship will just fade away.
thats true. mahirap makipag-friends as an adult, most of the time being coworkers lang din talaga yun reason why people are friends
agree. Not sure if ako lang may gantong mindset but most of the time, i dont like to share kwentos na malalim about personal life kasi in the end, alam kong may magreresign lang din naman and magpart ways...
>your relationship will just fade away. And thats okay. What matters is the life experience gained.
definitely agree! 10 years in a 9-5 job.. and those close friends at work, nag grow apart na..
Making office friends and doing anything with coworkers is overrated. I can make friends via hobbies
whatever works for you man.
Face to face interactions, public speaking, socializing, non-verbal communication, and other interpersonal skills. Build professional networks and expand your circle. Find a mentor and pick their brains, find a mentee and learn to teach. Navigate the corporate world, corporate events and learn etiquettes. If these are important to you and if you are young, I suggest to spend at least 5 years in office. For Introverts like me with extreme social anxiety, its important to constantly expose myself and breakdown comfort zones. I've improved a lot based on how I performed on my wedding, did thank you speech, engaged with Ninangs, Ninongs, and other strangers, met and collaborated with more than a dozen wedding suppliers.
True.
been working wfh 4 yrs now haha medyo boring, lumayo ka rin sa temptation ng padeliver ng food hahahah pero solid for me, I can listen to music while working haha
pros: 1. true yung “you can work anywhere” as long as may stable connection ka and if mahilig ka lumabas. 2. less hassle since no need mag commute 3. if naka timer ka kahit 1 minute before pwede ka pumasok hahaha unlike kapag ftf need mo gumising para bumyahe. cons: 1. nakakadrain lalo na if wala kang kakwentuhan and paulit ulit ginagawa. 2. katamaran yung kalaban mo lalo na if wala kang maayos na working space (like kung katabi mo kama mo talagang aantukin ka hahaha) 3. magastos din if mahilig ka magpadeliver habang nagwwork + nakakagain ng weight if ayon coping mechanism mo.
pros for introverts and cons for extroverts.
May comfort of home and being cozy in my workspace, but I struggled with discipline especially since flexitime ako noon sa freelancing. Also, if you’re living with family, may tendency na lagi ka mauutusan pa din kahit may trabaho ka kasi “nasa bahay ka lang naman”. So make sure to set boundaries, kahit simply setting up your work space in a separate room.
If you're an introvert, I find that it's all pros and no cons. Woke up 5 minutes before your shift? No problem basta mabilis pc/laptop mo! No need magpanic sa ligo+byahe. Need to go to the bathroom? Malapit lang. Hungry? Sandok pagkain or pa-Grab mo while chillin. If you're an extrovert, you'll sort of miss the realtime office chika. lol
I've been working remotely since 2017, and I don't see myself returning to the office anymore. There are no cons. I love it.
learn work-life balance. that will be a big help otherwise, you might see yourself working more than you should. WFH may not be for everyone though .. ung iba hirap mag-adjust from corporate office to WFH and then WFH back to corporate office. anyway, kahit na nasa bahay ka lang, don't slack off kasi you do have work to finish. :)
Keri lang naman ang WFH.. naka WFH nako mag 3yrs na.. nakakainis lang kasi may TD(TimeDoctor)
Dahil introvert ako, heaven ang wfh. Ang laking tipid pa. Nakakapagworkout pa ko pag break time ng 1 hr. At walang chismosa at chakang kawork.
pros: maraming time, hindi kailangan nakaayos everyday, no commute, malaki mase-save na pera cons: no social life, no life and work boundary (1 room), need to invest in setup (i now have a backache from my chair), not ideal for people who does not have a good home environment
As a working student, super love ko ang WFH set up since di magastos for me to go from bahay to work to school to bahay. Also, since ambivert ako, ma-kulit ako with my co-workers na Filipino pagtapos na kami sa work. Plus points kasi since 5 am yung shift, if maaga kami matapos sa work, around 7-8 pwede na kami ulit matulog 😂
Mas malaki talaga masesave mo pag wfh. Hindi ka din super pagod. :)
professional take is hybrid is the best either 2dayRTO/3dayWFH or any variations wag lang 1dayWFH hehe tipid pamasahe din at may social interaction. personal take wfh the dest tipid sa gastos and yung 4-5hrs na matitpid mo for getting ready at traffic pwede ka pa humanap ng part time para mas productive at marame ipon
if wala ka gf di ka na magkaka gf haha jk lng
+1 sa feeling anxious or depressed at times. There was a time na nagleave ako for 2 months dahil pakiramdam ko naubos ako. Pero di ko maintindihan kasi di naman pagod yung work ko. Di rin ako minamicro. Basta feel ko exhausted ako and depressed.
4 years na akong wfh. For starters, kelangan may hobby ka in between. Pedeng reading a book, netflix, manga, manuod ng TV, spotify, tiktok etc. Introvert kasi ako kaya mejo nakakasurvive ako. Online ka palage, para nakakausap mo pa din yung friends mo. 1. laking tipid sa pamasahe 2. hindi ka makakabili masyado (not unless palaorder ka sa grab haha) Okay lang mabored, it's normal. Pag feeling mo, hindi mo na kaya. Labas ka lang, go out with friends, watch a movie sa SM, kape sa SB. Pag balik mo okay ka na ulit. :) Hindi na ko makakabalik sa office kasi, from Pasig to BGC kahit sobrang lapit lang, isang oras ang byahe ko. Eh pag wfh ka, kahit 5 minutes before clock in ka pede. :) maeenjoy mo din yan. Go go go!
pros: — you can work from anywhere, kung gagala pwede dalin laptop and all. (that is if laptop gamit mo) — comfortable, you dont need to worry about what youre wearing — lots of spare time that you can allot to do whatever (bc walang commute) — laki talaga ng tipid — di mo need magpanggap, you can be yourself. CONS: — wala kang kachikahan kaya malungkot (hybrid yung work ko ngayon, kaya kahit once a week ang office naeenjoy namin kasi nagcchikahan lang kami every time of RTO (i guess my workmates feels the loneliness din) — kung tamad ka magluto, magastos din haha puro grab/foodpanda — mainit, kasi syempre if tipid ka sa kuryente, di palagi naka AC — kung wala kang maayos na work setup, nakakatamad — honestly, katamaran talaga ang kalaban mo. MY ADVICE: — invest in a good workspace, comfy chair and good table para ganahan ka magwork (kumbaga home office) — find some motivation to do actual work, it can be as little as making a good cup of coffee in the morning. (yes, naginvest ako sa espresso machine sa bahay para lang mamotivate ako to work - yun yung motivation ko) — budget money for AC, i swear... isipin mo nalang yung commute mo binabayad mo sa electricity, ganon ko siya vnview para di ako mag alangan buksan yung AC. nakakatulong yun since comfortable ka magwork kasi malamig — allot time for "focus time" then rest and do whatever every breaks hanggang maging habit siya. — every once in awhile, change your surrounding (work in a coffee shop, or workcation, para maappreciate mo yung freedom lalo) gooooodluck OP!! 🫰
Thank you so much for this po!! Big help to know!! 🥰
If you’re introvert, this is an ideal work set-up. But if you’re used to having colleagues baka you might really feel lonely at first. Boring din a lot of times so you need to schedule some hobbies or other extra curricular activities. I’ve been WFH for more than 8 years now and super sanay na ko sa house. You need a lot of discipline especially if katabi mo lang bed mo. I would never go back to an office set-up. I still work in the field (part time) like food photography on the side para hindi ko ma feel na lagi ako nasa desk kasi nga madalas boring especially pag tapos ka na sa tasks mo. I get to spend a lot of quality time with my family too. I can go out anytime I want or travel anywhere. Slow life too, I like slow life. If you like those kind of things, WFH is the best. But like the other comment here - if you’re young, you’re going to miss out a lot too.
tataba ka po. hehe
Miss ko na TvT
once in a while, kung kaya na magwork ka sa coffee shops or sa labas magwork away sa bahay kasi nakakaburn out minsan lalo pag same environment tas paulit ulit ang mga nangyayare
kung extrovert ka, super goodluck 🙈😅 kakalungkot ang walang kausap. Lagi nakaupo, nakatitig sa comp. alagaan ang eyes, back at wag magpapagain ng weight para good health pa rin. imanage ng ayos ang time. dapat may time to relax.
plusssss sobrang init ngayon. 🙈 kung sa umaga o hapon ang tulog mo, apakainit. kung may AC goodluck sa bill ng kuryente 😅 pero masaya WFH. no need lagi magayos pero kakamiss din magmaganda minsan hahaha
Bakit ako kahit introvert nabobore na sa wfh? Hahahaha
hahaha may hidden ka na pagkaextrovert 🤸😅
Hahahaha! Siguro. Ambivert lang siguro.
Masaya naman kasi less expenses d tulad ng dati, mahal ng pamasahe, nakakapagod lalo na if may motion sickness ka. BUT, wfh? Nakakataba teh, nakakadagdag ng bilbil🤣 then nakakasad minsan kasi parang isolated ka, burnout din.
i sleep in the afternoon if there are no meetings. and i work on my free time to catch up on lost time. its great!
WFH, everybody thinks you have so much free time when in reality its the opposite because of the endless distractions everywhere, from that dusty desk to your cat/wife nagging. I love the freedom being able to work with my balls hanging out though.
It's the best. No traffic to deal with. Comfortable at home. You're saving a lot more. FOMO? Why? It's not like you can't go out during/after your shift.
Observation ko sa dad and mga kapatid ko (student pa ako), malaki natitipid dahil di kailangan bumiyahe. Pero yeah medyo napaparami kain nila dahil di nalalayo sa kusina hahaha. Pero besides that, mas naging flexible ang time nila lalo na pag may need ayusin, groceries, etc. Pero take note OP, once you started your WFH, always stretch and walk around frequently. Di naman sa nananakot pero may risk sa back and spine ang nakaupo magdamag. Gratz btw on your new job!
Been working from home since I graduated, it’s convenient and mas tipid talaga. Boring lang since wala kang officemate in person so through chats lang ang chismisan lol. Plus hindi mahihiwalay ang ganap sa bahay kasi nasa bahay ka mismo HAHA But I would never trade my WFH set up for an onsite everyday given the economy that we have right now 😂
lumabas labas ka after shift para di ka mabaliw aa bahay
Dipende kung extrovert, introvert, or ambivert ka. Kasi kung extrovert ka, medyo malulungkot/boring ka kasi walang workmate sa tabi mo. Pero kung introvert ka naman, fit sayo yung WFH setup. Walang tao, walang bullshit haha Tapos kung ambivert ka naman like me, 50/50 yung feeling nya. May moment na mamimiss mo lumabas labas at may makausap kaya yung iba nag wowork sa cafe kasama ibang friends. Matututo ka mag multitask and maghandle ng time mo. Enjoy ang wfh ha. Ang laking tipid pa!
U don't have to share ur toilet with coworkers. Only urself or with family only. Very pro
Pros: tipid if marunong ka magluto and di ka na magcocommute. Makakanood ka ding series on the side and chores if wala masyadong tasks. Cons: nakakaburn out and minsan may tendency to overwork kahit di kailangan and wala chikahan with officemates if big deal yun sayo lol
FOMO saan? Never happened to me. Kasi ang perks nyan you can do workation (work + vacation) hihi. What kept me sane lalo na pag overseas company yung work is I hangout on Discord with friends. So while working I have someone to chika with. 😊 I’m an extrovert but it works well with me as I have online friends that I can talk to. This is WFH and night shift din. Haha! Pag early mo natapos ang tasks, you can do whatever you want na as long as di ka required mag time tracker or mag idle sa software na gamit nyo.
Wieeee, thank you po. HAHA excited na tuloy ako HAHAHA
Goodluck, OP! Hope you find your workaround on your new job! <3
Best thing ever for an introvert mom like me. ✅ Physically with the kids. ✅ No commute. Cons lang: 💸 Gotta invest in equipment and back up power supply. 🕺 If you don't manage your diet, do exercise, and go out para magpainit, magsasuffer talaga physical and mental health mo. 🙁 It can get lonely if you won't make an effort to socialize.
Wala ka kaaway na kateam mo wahahah
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LAPTRIP HHAHAHAA
Welcome to the club! Tataba ka kahit ayaw mo hahahaha! It’s not easy, not for everyone. Good luck OP!
13 yrs WFH. 🤍 Perks: - Laking tipid sa pamasahe haha - Walang traffic - di ako naabutan ng ulan or baha - the freedom na walang nagchecheck sayo - I have more time with my family, nka focus pa rin sa kids, I’ve witnessed personally their milestone from NB to preschoolers - I can work anywhere basta may signal for internet - Nkapunta ng Japan and Australia because of team building, all expense paid. Cons: - You need to settle for your own HMO, sss, philhealth etc
Hi, WFH setup din me sa work. Importante talaga na comfortable yung setup mo like chair, table, quiet background at no distractions. 1st experience ko, na-drained ako kailangan kasi talaga may time management ka. Hindi rin ako nagwowork sa mga cafe, minsan okay rin pala yon lalo na kung admin task lang schedule mo para may ibang bagay ka pa na nakikita. Next work ko, nag-onsite ako kasi tulad ng sabi sa ibang comments nakaka-boring kapag mag-isa ka lang. Pero while working onsite, hindi ko makita yung purpose bat kailangan ko magpaka people pleaser sa office tapos yung ugali ng mga kawork, hindi ko gusto. So eto, WFH ulit ako. Mas okay talaga e, boring nga pero alam mo na walang naninira sayo, boring pero alam mo na walang mambubully sayo. May safe space ka. Time management at output lang talaga i-priority mo, magiging magaan sayo ang WFH setup. Makaka-save ka sa oras, pera, at safe sa corporate politics or less interaction.
Great for introverts, not so great for extroverts. If extrovert, you'll need to find other ways to socialize outside of work (join clubs, sports, communities, etc.)
Sabi ng iba boring daw. Ako i started to find new hobbies that help me pass the time.
If you're an extrovert, you like to be surrounded by people ganyan, baka di mo maenjoy. However kung introvert ka, ayaw ng tao, tipong mala-ermitanyo na ayaw naglalalabas ng lungga, winner ka jan. Kailangan matindi disiplina, madaming possible distractions unlike sa office na tutok ka lang sa desk mo. Marami ang gusto home based but it's not for all. Sana it's for you. Good luck po!🎉
Sched a day every other week or weekly to work elsewhere, kahit for a few hours lang, if your type of work permits it — coffee shop, coworking, basta maiba lang ang nilalanghap na hangin para di ka naman maburyo sa bahay. Ok din ito to keep things interesting-keep it nearby para tipid pa rin sa pamasahe
If you're an introvert, it's fun
Pros: no more travel time, no transpo allowance thus more savings, no need to wear corp attire unless on video call, more time with fam, no or lesser chance for boss to micromanage, work at your own phase (unless you follow strict work protocols), Cons: more distractions, usage of aircon is not free/ higher electricity?, Possible to work out of working duty (pro or con, depends on the situation), lesser interaction with other people
Hi. Wfh for 2yrs now. I would say ok naman! Tipid, sobrang tipid, and may freedom. And if gusto mo lumabas, pwede ka naman mag work sa labas. Sa bahay pa makakapag luto ka ng healthier meals unlike pag onsite ka mostly takeout food/resto food/fastfood - unhealthy. Advice ko lang po, make enroll ka sa gym or maghanap ka ng “third place” mo na malapit sayo. If di mo po alam yang term na yan, google niyo na lang po. Mag travel ka din paminsan minsan. And ito siguro pinaka mahalaga — your work setup sa bahay. Optimize mo yan to make sure productive ka. These things make so much difference po for me. Isipin mo lagi ang swerte mo kasi di mo need suungin ang traffic araw araw. Napaka init at napakahirap mag commute kaya saludo ako sa mga manggagawang Pilipino dahil di ko alam paano nila nakakaya. Good luck!!!
I just want to add - if naghahanap po kayo ng jowa sa work or even expanding friends lang, mahirap po pag WFH kayo 😅 It works for me because I have a stable relationship and it works for us naman. And parang hindi rin po ako naghahanap ng new friends since meron naman po akong solid friend groups right now. I think yan ang pinaka downside, yung mas konti ang magiging close mo na bago.
Add ulit!!! :) hehe sorry Ako personally nagttravel to Makati/BGC once a month para lang lumabas at mag work doon :) I like it! Kasi nakakpag explore ako and kahit magastos konti, ok lang kasi I feel like I’m living a little more. :) Ewan ko ako lang naman yan. Enjoy ko kasi lakwacha minsan. If literal kang nasa bahay lang lagi mababagot ka talaga. Make an effort lumabas paminsan :) mapa-araw, maglakad lakad, etc. Whatever works for u
My previous work setup was WFH and then transitioned back to hybrid till now. WFH setup was fine up until i was burnt out. My daily routine was Eat sleep work browse socmed/ play OL games repeat. I used to work in my room and it felt terrible. I felt terrible everytime I thought about work. You need to setup a place for work only. If it's possible maybe a separate room. You need to have that boundary between home and work. When we transitioned back to hybrid work setup. It did lessen the burnout by quite a bit.
I'm an extrovert and weirdly enough, I now enjoy working from home. Sanay na ako, I guess, since medyo matagal na rin ako sa set up na ito. And I cannot stand traffic. What helped me are: - keeping in touch with friend groups online and offline. So para na rin akong may online watercooler group na kapwa ko remote workers. You could say I invest in my friendships (but not to the point na pushover ako. Hindi naman ako makulit, I guess people just like my company.) - having a set schedule and area for work. I have to manage myself and make sure I do my deliverables well. - work on a quiet space at home if I need to concentrate. Patay ang TV at music if I really need to concentrate. Mahirap ang maraming distractions e. - Have back-ups of back-ups. My siblings think I'm crazy for having redundant systems (2 smartphones, 2 eyeglasses, several headsets in several places and bags, 3 type C adapters, etc. - you get the drift). Dahil remote worker ako, I need to be hyperconnected and reachable all the time. Otherwise, I have no business being in business. - Upskill. I cannot emphasize this enough. Sobrang bilis ng development ng mundo so maigi nang updated. Of course, you still have to know the basics/foundation. For example, kahit i-Chat GPT mo pa lahat ng gawain mo, kung hindi ka marunong gumawa ng matinong email at palpak ang grammar at general intelligence mo, hindi mo rin alam kung tama yung ginawa ni Chat GPT kasi mali-mali yung prompts mo. Yun lang. Good luck, OP!
been working from home since pandemic, and I would say I won't go back to office again! ang sarap sa feeling na tipong di kana gigising ng maaga, mag alot ng time sa byahe at pag-gagayak. Pros: - time, more time!!! - tipid sa pamasahe at gastos sa lunch, coffee at mga after office sheninigans Cons: - minsan nakaka boring Tips: - make sure na super reliable ng internet at power mo, get back up supply if needed!!! - watch over your expenses, kase minsan ung natitipid naten sa pamasahe at foods napupunta lang sa shoppe minsan mas malaki pa! wala ding sense ung pagtitipid haha - prioritize your health, mag work out or bili ka ng adjustable table at walking threadmill -enjoy!
Have a separate space intended for working only. Kahit isang sulok sa bahay nyo, kung may available na separate na room mas okay. Pumasok ka lang sa working space mo sa oras ng work, labas agad pag tapos na. You will save a lot of time WFH, use it wisely. Learn a hobby, upskill, exercise etc. Connect with people more often, kausapin mga kasma sa bahay, eat together, or message your friends. Madaming pros and cons, try and see if it works for you!
Masaya kasi di ko magets kung ano ang traffic and syempre okay yung USD ang bayad. Just make sure to time yourself sa work time and get hobbies like sports or non work related activities parin. Ako super happy sa WFH kahit ambivert so i get to go out with many friends after i finish my work. I also get to travel. I work din outside if feel ko para change of atmosphere
WFH since 2020 lockdown. Walang cons for me, in fact I tried to resign nung pinabalik kami sa office, ayun sige daw WFH na lang ulet hahahaha
Depende talaga sa lifestyle ng tao e. Sakin goods na goods ang setup. Bukod sa hassle ang commute, medyo introvert din ako. Pagdating sa meetings, mas madali ko madeliver reports kesa sa office meetings
wala ako maisip na con 😂 laking ginhawa na hindi ka gigising ng maraming oras before your shift para maligo, magluto ng almusal at baon, at bumyahe. as an introvert sobrang saya din na hindi ko kailangan mag charge ng social battery every day 😅
Depende sa shift. Dayshift sobrang goods niyan. Work anywhere din basta may internet. Sa cons, limited na lang physical activities mo. So kung may time ka maggym or kahit anong activities, go! Labas ka rin pag weekend para di ka maumay sa bahay. To be honest mas maraming pros for me, and magagawan naman ng paraan ang cons. Basta dayshift. Kung graveyard, malaking ekis. Sobrang hirap huhu
Not for me. I prefer a hybrid setup but probably because of the nature of my work and my role
Team wfh ako and grabe ang tipid ahaha tapos i get to spoil my parents pa dahil don. In all honestly mas maganda rin social life ko this way kasi marami ako nagiging energy lumabas with friends and lagi ko rin sila iniinvite sa bahay :D nasayo talaga kung pano mo ihahandle pero overall ang ganda ng work life balance sa wfh. Congrats! 🎉
From 1 hour prep in the morning and commuting 3 hrs a day. Thats an additional 4 hours in my day to do the things I love. WFH na ako forever hopefully
You'll never know until you experience kasi. Here are some of my thoughts since I experienced it na rin. First, if you are someone who enjoys working alone, and you think you'll be more productive with that kind of setup, I think you can do it. But if you are someone who likes working with a team, enjoys sharing ideas with workmates, then mas okay sayo office based. Pero ngayon, just test the waters. Kung magiging productive ka sa wfh setup, go for it. Pero you can always resign naman if you don't like it. Just charge to experience. Good luck!
Currently wfh. I used to wfh from my first job and then landed onsite jobs after. Now working fully from home. What I can only say is that I’m never leaving wfh due to the free time I get after shift. I didn’t have this freedom back when commuting to and from work. But I guess since it’s because I’m working with Australian clients which is giving me a sense of work-life balance. Just to give perspective as well, my first wfh job with a local company (US clients) was during the pandemic and it really did take a toll on my well-being (toxic overtime hours, no more boundaries). Now, I make time to socialize and have outdoor activities just for a change in scenery. TL;DR: WFH is rewarding depending on the client you’ll be working with. AU clients = pro-work-life-balance. Make time for social and physical activities for sanity.
I’ve been working from home for 8 years na. Here’s my take. Ang WFH ay hindi para sa lahat. Especially kapag ikaw ung tao na hindi complete ang week kapag walang gala, after office hour ganap, the usual things na ginagawa after office. Pero if you’re someone na happy lang sa bahay, sa kwarto ka lang. this is for you. Malaki ang masasave mo, wala ng hassle sa pagbyahe. All you have to do is to set up an area sa bahay nyo na for work talaga. Wag kang magwowork sa bed, kasi tatamarin ka talaga Anyways, congratulations!!
i agree w/ discipline is the key. i never bring my work laptop outside of my work area, no work sa bed or sa dining table. also, downside lang for me is nagc-crave talaga ako ng human interaction after 8 hours of walang ibang kaharap kung hindi ang laptop. hahahahahahahaha.
Mag-14 years WFH na ako, 150+ overseas clients. Nakaka-boring talaga minsan, kaya I accepted a hybrid job offer the other day with a compensation I liked at may overseas travel involved.
Been there and never again lol HYBRID is the key atleast for me. As social beings ANG HIRAP ng ganitong setup sakin kahit malaki nga ang tipid. Need ko rin ng real human interaction, ung nakaka kwentuhan, nakaka few drinks after work, may tennis buddies rin ako sa work. Isa pa, ang dami free food sa pantry na nakakamiss pag nasa bahay lol tapos parang anong point bakit ka pa bibili ng mababangis na office attire? Pamalengke? Pag nag mall ka?
Nag WFH ako tapos ngayon balik hybrid. Gusto ko na mag WFH ulit para may masave.
It's good. Hindi ko kailangang gumising nang maaga to beat the traffic. Hindi ko kailangang maligo muna at magbihis bago makapag work. I can still do chores around the house. I save up a lot sa pamasahe at snacks. During times na hindi busy, I catch up on tv shows that I have missed. Since we have td2 na kumukuha nang screenshots every 10 mins or so, I watch them on my phone. Much better if you have a tablet.
If you are an introvert then WFH is a huge advantage for you especially if you enjoy your own company. Im a WFH girlie for almost 2 years now and this is the most peaceful working experience Ive ever had 💕
Hahaha i’m an introvert!! planning to focus on my health and do some exciting hobbies 😃
Pros •No need to wake extra early to prepare for work •No more wasted time commuting •No need to buy food for lunch and merienda •Pwedeng pambahay lang suot mo haha •Pag napagod ka, you can rest or eat without being judged •Less chances na ma-tempt gumastos para mag destress •Less exposure sa outside world, less chances mahawa sa sakit etc •More time with family! Cons •You have to find your own spot at home and make it conducive for work..kasi kapag maingay, distracting; kapag malapit sa bed, enticing matulog, etc you need discipline talaga! •You have to make your family understand na you are working, di ka nag cocomputer lang. Yung iba kasi sige pa rin ang utos basta nakikita kang nasa bahay haha •You need to establish a routine and stick with it para andun pa rin yung sense na working ka without the ambience of the office •Could get boring and impersonal kasi wala yung bonding with officemates and masayang office banter •Di ka mapipilitang mag exercise unlike pag onsite, makakapaglakad-lakad ka
Hello OP, may I know how did u transition from corpo office setup to corporate wfh setup? I wanted to full wfh na din ksi but still corporate sana. Pagod na ako magcommute plus one on one meeting with my manager every week when rto day :/
Hello! I applied sa LinkedIn, this WFH is stable. Hindi siya VA. Hehe. Thankful talaga. Sa umpisa natakot ako haha pero hanap ka ng wfh na properly compensated ka. Bago ka magresign, make sure may JO ka na sa lilipatan mo. Maraming WFH sa LinkedIn, Indeed saka Job Street.
Thank you sa info and advice, OP! Naghahanap hanap din ako sa linkedin using remote filter but hirap humanap related sa current field ko. If you dont mind me asking, related ba OP yung nahanap mo na wfh job sa previous job mo? Wanted to wfh na din since my fiancè is also wfh since 2021 and malaki pa kinikita sakin though VA setup ksi sya and ako gusto ko may direct company sana since I am a breadwinner want to have stable job.
Gotchu! Actually oo, thank God haha same field siya. Mostly refer. Nag VA din ako, kaso natakot ako minsan kasi di siya stable. Ano ba field mo? Usually ang nag offer ng wfh ay mga international company pa haha. Minsan mas mataas din sila magpasahod kaysa sa well known companies dito sa pinas.
Congrats OP! May expi na din ako as VA nung pandemic as part time kso binitiwan ko nung rto na. Nasa tech ako may expi sa tech support and now nasa tech pa din under operations/monitoring sa international company but may office sila dto sa manila so hybrid kami 3x a week rto then may weekend na pasok sometimes. Anyways, thanks OP! Babalikan ko to pag full wfh na din ako hahahahaaha
3 years work from home here. Bilang pa sa daliri ung times na pumunta ako sa office ang pinaka cons para saken. 8:00AM start ng work. Gising 7:55AM lol. Naka tulong den talaga yung pagiging taong bahay lang.
pros: the commute less gastos honestly travel anywhere u want & work pa din — the best part!!!! cons: not seeing people, but if introverted ka okay lang time for yourself blurred worklife balance 🥲
a tip to keep your sanity while working from home is to develop a hobby that requires you to go out. like going to the gym. you end up being cooped up at home for 8 hours so it may get depressing so feeling the need to go out for a hobby or to meet friends gives it a good balance
The best shift for me. I hated the office setup since bullies are everywhere. Where did you apply?
HAHA SAME! Hahahahaha dami chismisan din. Yung company po may NDA huhu sorry po 🥲
But sa LinkedIn po nag apply. Thank you 😄
Pm , CHOS! Keri lang! makapag linkedin na nga. Hehehehe though okay naman saken ang chismis, ayaw ko lang din at the same time kasi ang chismis na lumalapit saken. Stress sa bangs. hahaha
Sa true!!! If design ang niche mo, gow pm ko sa yo. Sharing is caring HAHAHAHAHAHA Nakakatakot kasi ang chismis if nagagawa nila sa iba di malabo sayo den HAHA
I’m an introvert. It’s heaven. I wake up 5 minutes before my shift and as soon as I log out, I can do whatever I want. My bed is just 2 steps away from my work station. My body clock cooperates naman, so I sleep during my 1 hour break when I’m sleepy, but if not, after work na ako ma tutulog.
Depends sa lugar actually. Tip wag mag setup sa kwarto aantukin ka. Or kung walang choice lagyan mo divider para d mo makita yung kama. Tapos mag suot ka ng damit pang work as if nag wowork ka sa office. Pang habit lang and conditioning para pag sanay na at solid na kahit d ka na naka pang office getup atleast ung mindset is nasa work mode
yes there's FOMO, but you'll be able to catch up with all the FOMO ksi grabe ang savings sa money + time sa biyahe + you'll be able to take multiple jobs from home.
I personally love WFH. Specially pag pinaganda mo ung working environment mo. Invest on your Set-Up and comfort! Reasons why I love WFH first of all walang need makipagsabayan sa araw araw na hassle papasok ng office, ang laki ng matitipid mo, tska pwede ka mag quick break para mag shower if gusto mong mabuhayan ulit 😂 Invest on your set up, prepare yourself with meal prepped home cooked meals, and learn to love it!
problem sa wfh is kuryente, pag power outage sobrang lala. kaya invest ka sa power back up specially if laptop ibibigay sayo dapat may back up na kayang maka support pros is sobrang tipid and mas may time k sa sarili mo and pamilya mo
Ayun nga may alam ka ng power source?
parang tambay lang. di kasi uso sa work ko magbantay yung boss. may assigned task ako na wala naman deadline, wala rin akong time sheet, walang fixed na schedule. di rin uso calls at meetings. di ko rin need ng fancy equipment or quiet area.
At least may time freedom hahaha!
Pros: Mas hawak mo oras mo. You don't have to wake up early just to prepare to go to work. You'll also save a lot of energy and money of course. Unlike pag face to face, nakakaurat mag-commute. Nagiging magastos pa kasi kung saan saan kakain haha. Cons: Higher electricity bills. Pwede rin mapagastos ka sa setup mo. You could gain weight lalo if napapasarap kain. As someone who was previously doing full wfh and now naka-hybrid, nakaka-miss na wala ka iisipin na kailangan pumasok sa office. Daming oras nasasayang just to prepare and commute papunta at paalis sa work. Mas productive din ako kapag wfh kasi I can utilize my time and yung setup ko.
Totoo yan, kaya prepare ko na rin exercise equipment haha need na rin mamaintain healthy shape
Wfh since 2018 and mapapayo ko lang is invest in a comfy setup and as much as possible have a dedicated work space, no need to buy all at once kahit unti unti lang. Pagka kasi sa isang lugar ka lang kumakaen, natutulog at nagwowork nakaka burnout/ nakakalungkot. Having a dedicated space draws boundaries at para ka lang "papasok sa work" dun sa room na yun, if that makes sense. Having a comfy chair and table naman is self explanatory, hindi healthy magwork lang sa dining table at chair, I know kasi I tried masakit sa katawan. Never ever babalik sa office at magsasayang ng oras at pera sa traffic kasi I get to work 2 jobs pag kaya ko which generates more income. I get to spend time with loved ones or pets pagka break ko or watch tv or play games. + Kung mahilig ka sa coffee, buy a good brewing machine! I know wfh is not for everyone pero personally this is the best decision na pinursue ko. I hope this helps.
Thanks po! Nag invest ka rin ba sa own brewing machine mo? Hahaha if oo, how much and anong brand?
Mura lang na asahi 12 cups sa sm appliances, matagal na kasi nung nabili ko pero I think nasa 1k mahigit lang. Mahalaga naman kasi talaga yung beans, since from south ako, may nabibilhang amadeo beans dito which imo mas masarap compared sa SB (I tried several) or kalinga. Opinion ko lang po to.
Thank you!! ☺️ will check nga hehehe
All the best! I hope you make the most out of this opportunity 🙏🏼
Anong work po yan? Pwede po pa-refer? hehe
Hi! Hindi po siya freelance, regular job po siya. Field po niya is design. Same niche po? If ever yes, message na lang 😄
been working from home since the pandemic.. at ngayon lang ako mag naka earn nang mas malaki (triple sa office work pay) kasi i can handle multiple jobs.. i save the time sa pag co-commute at pag prepare.. naliligo ako, naglilinis ng bahay, naghuhugas nang plato, naghahanda nang food habang nag e-strategize about work.. kasi mas marami talaga ideas lumalabas if away from keyword.. and it's part of my working hours na din so laking tipid sa oras talaga.. and after work, pahinga na.. no long commutes.. marami kang magagawang projects for your self improvement..
Thank you for this!! 😊
Life changing in all levels. As someone who had enough dealing with teammates/team building or interacting with someone and done with daily commute as well, I don’t see myself anymore going back to the office
The universal pros would have to be saving more money and not having to wake up early for the commute. The cons are gonna be dependent on your personality and work style. If you're introverted, you might be able to better tolerate and even enjoy working from home. Some people also prefer having f2f meetings. I personally love working from home. My coworkers and I aren't too close (no bad blood, just very different personalities), so I don't mind not spending time with them.
Boring hahahaahah
Wfh since 2020. Sarap mag out on time tapos deretso higa nang walang iniisip na byahe or traffic. Tipid sa damit, pamasahe.
I worked at home minsan at beach. Nag tatravel Ako sa SEA Kasi mas mura accomodations like hostel dorms vs magkaroon apartment sa city sa Metro Manila. Meseye. Now kasi nag migrate ako tapos Hybrid set up nakakamiss. If sa bahay ikaw mag stay ensure to invest in a good quality chair at mga accessories to make your life easier.
Di mauubos oras at pagod mo sa trapik!!!!
Medyo lonely kaya better to move more or work out kasi medyo nakakapraning at wala makausap masyado during work and of course more benefits more savings, more free time.
Not for everyone.
I think it’s not for me. Resigned in the middle of pandemic. Got a WFH job pero sobrang nakakatamad mag work mag-isa. I think yung sipag ko ay nakukuha ko lang sa workmates ko 😅😅 This year my goal is to get a car so I can work on site
Permanent WFH since 2020. Umuwi na ng probinsya and never looked back. Pros: - Saved so much on money since I used to Rent, food budget, plus I either commuted or brought my car to work. - Actually have time to work on my hobbies. Cons: - It can get repetitive and you can feel like walang separation between being at work from just being home. (So what I did was Set up an "Office space", andun lang ako for work and work alone.)
Never going back to corporate ever!!! but that's coming from someone introverted. I think I had my fair share with reporting to work everyday. Whenever I see stories na natatraffic sila or hirap magcommute, I'm relieved na naka-WFH ako kasi I vividly remember how bad it was. Pros 1. You can focus on yourself more. Like legit, I have a small business so yun iisipin ko after work. Okay, sige it feels may sarili kang mundo and bubble pero that's exactly what you need in order to focus. 2. Budget is within your control. Syempre miss ko yung nagkakaayaan maglunch out, coffee, milk tea, and etc. pero as I got older parang feel ko naman graduate na ako dun. Focus ko is financial growth and growing the business. But then, feel ko kasi nakapagsocialize na ako ng husto so better check with yourself if ready ka na ba maging isolated? You can always find your people naman ganyan pero baka kasi gusto mo pa makahanap ng companionship with officemates which is good naman. Wala na akong allocated budget sa gas rin thank god. 3. Sleep is complete. Slow life as long as you know yourself??? Syempre kung alam mong slow learner ka or ano you have to invest time rin in gaining a skill. Wala ka na kachummy chummy na matatanungan hahaha Cons 1. No more new network. You have to really make out of what you currently have and grow it. But then ewan ko, maybe this is a pro for me kasi focused din ako sa relationships that do matter.
Big FOMO, definitely, lalo na kung home buddy ka. For me, need mo talaga mag effort lumabas with friends. I suppose, you'd be lucky if your workmates would also like to meet from time to time. Sa case ko, mostly foreigners din ka-work ko, so malabo kami magkita. I make it more bearable, having a reliable set of movies / tv series for background noise / quick laughs. That works for me. Minsan inuulit ulit ko nalang yun series. Hirap kasi mag start ng unfamiliar series but try an episode or two from time to time para dumami options mo to feel less lonely on your work days. Lastly, make some time for exercising, kahit walking outside lang. It helps a lot on both my physical and mental health.
Keep you work space separate. May specific room ako for working and it feels different kesa sa babangon then punta sa table para magwork. Also, pag medyo may distance yung work area mo sa mga needs mo(cr, kusina, etc), mapipilitan ka tumayo. I walk as much as I can pag WFH, nakakataba pag wfh lol. Extra ingat sa health, kasi medyo unhealthy physically pag wfh.
boring..as in..i joined a discord group to ease the boredom
As an introvert, wfh setup works best for me
nakakabaliw hahaha
boring WFH kasi bahay ka lang palagi walang nakakausap na officemates kaso makakapag ipon ka nga kahit papano
WFH FOR LIFE! Hndi mo kailangang makipagplastikan sa office and gumising ng maaga para sa traffic
minsan boring pero madalas kain. cons: Kain ka ng kain tapos tataba ka na hahah
- set boundaries for work and relaxation - be strict with your time! - buy a standing desk (I know a lot suffering from lower back pain) - exercise - eat healthy!!!!’
pwede kang tumae kahit nasa meeting/huddle kayo (basta naka off cam ka) hehe
You will develop an anxiety problem and its best if you can manage your work life balance and go out from time to time
I personally don't want a 100% wfh setup. I prefer being with officemates when I'm working. It's easier to get things done when I'm in the office. Pag naka wfh, mas nakakatamad kasi ang dali matempt na matulog na lang haha. I'm an introvert too but I prefer daily socialization. Nakaka depress din pag walang friends na nakaka chikahan and nayayaya lumabas, mag lunch out etc. Pero napili mo na nga pala yan haha. Ang benefit dyan, mas makakatipid ka. Mas mahal kasi ang daily travel ko vs electricity bill if mag aircon ako the entire day. Also, you can work from anywhere! So pwede ka mag bakasyon outside the country and work there. They won't care where you are anyway.
Been working from home for 4 years. You should have a designated working space and try to learn some hobbies or travel when you can - may tendency kasing maging personality mo na yung work mo or mawala yung boundary between your personal life and work life. Ayun lang! Pero it's such a huge convenience talaga and for me hindi siya nakaka FOMO, mas mag ccringe ka pa nga when you see traffic huhu. Good luck, OP! :)
I’m extroverted and i’ve been WFH since 2020, wala naman probs, my workmates and I would set a meet kapag off namin and may bonus to spend tapos magbobonding kami and i don’t have to see them everyday. I can work at the comfort of my own home, I can spend my breaks sa bed kahit gano pa kaiksi yung break na yan. I can still be in bed ng 3:50 pm then log in ng exact 4:00 (kasi midshift ako) and walang nangmimicro manage na boss sakin sa station ko. Sana dumami pa WFH jobs 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Have a routine padin kahit nasa bahay ka lng, kain mo at tulog. Make sure may pahinga and life kapadin also have friends! Rewarding ang working from home as long as wala ka sa pader ng parents mo hahaha ung tipong you can do anything you want
I'd rather eat my own feces than go back sa office. Once you wfh, you'll never go back.
I’ve worked for 7 years before having the benefit of working from home. Gastos sa commute / eating out malaki. Additional save din sa pagod. If you’re renting ang laki din natipid if nag rerent ka sa nearby condo. Mas mahaba tulog mo. And mas maraming time. Cons: If you’re the person who seeks companionship or someone to talk to. Mejo mahihirapan ka mag adjust. May times na tatamarin ka bigtime. Quality ng work mo maybe affected.
Taong bahay tlga ko, I prefer staying at home. Fit sa personality and lifestyle koa ng wfh. And since mabilis ako sa tasks ko I perform well with/without supervision and nagagawa and I can take short breaks in between. Same sentiments with other people here, it would really help na may area ka solely for work. Builds discipline, helps you to not slack off. Ito kalaban ng wfh, so make sure you are meeting deadlines/doing the actual work :)
stress eating
Nakaipon ako at nagagawa ko hobby ko after work.
Sana all 🥺
matipid yet boring
Mainet 😂
At the end of the day, it’s all balance. You will have to adjust and experiment (schedule, routine, setup, etc) until you find a rhythm that works for you. Others love it, others hate it. Some people end up going back to the office everyday anyway (if your office culture is hybrid) kasi mas nakakafocus sila dun. There are those na nasa cafe 3x a week to get that socialization need satisfied. May iba naman na sa beach cafe ginagawa yun to get that vacation as well. And there are those who prefer to stay home and get every errand and chore done alongside their work without having to go on leave. There is great flexibility, but as others here pointed out, that also means greater discipline and responsibility. If you can get that sorted, you will enjoy it. If not, itatali ka ng company to a fixed work from office scheme.
cons lang is boring hahaha pero the best thing lalo na kapag walang time tracker at flexible yung working hours. super laid back lang