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Mary · 11 Mar 2026

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Know your worth, then add tax. 😉 I’ve seen too many talented professionals accept lowball offers just because negotiation feels awkward. It doesn't have to be. I’m Mary Daphne, and I’m partnering with Jobstreet PH to help you own your value. Ask me anything about salary talks and dodging low offers in the comments! 👇 BONUS: Comment to win a FREE MONTH of Explearning Academy courses!

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Kim of Jobstreet · 12 Mar 2026

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Workless · 12d ago

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If the company says "budget freeze" for salaries, have you tried asking for other things? I negotiated for them to pay for my ₱50,000 Data Science certification instead of a ₱3k monthly increase. In the long run, mas malaki ang value nito for my career. What are some "non-cash" benefits that are actually worth more than a small salary bump? Let’s think outside the box!

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Workless · 12d ago

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Never disclose your real salary to your relatives—true or false? I learned this the hard way. Ever since nalaman nila na "promoted" ako, biglang ako na ang default "sponsor" sa lahat ng binyag, birthday, at pati repair ng bubong ng pinsan ko. How do you keep your financial boundaries without being called "madamot"? Do you tell them a lower amount, or do you just say "sakto lang pambayad ng bills"?

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missmanagement · 12d ago

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My company only covers 1 free dependent. As a sandwich generation professional, I have to choose: My mom with hypertension, or my younger sibling who is still in school? The additional premium for the second person is almost 2k a month—tapyas na naman sa net pay. Do you think companies should provide more inclusive HMO packages in 2026, or is it our responsibility to buy private insurance for the rest of the family?

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missmanagement · 12d ago

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For my fellow remote workers na dollar earners, kinakabahan ba kayo tuwing bumababa ang exchange rate? Last year, ang sarap ng buhay, pero ngayon, parang nabawasan ng 5k to 10k ang take-home pay ko dahil lumakas ang Piso. Should we start negotiating for a "Fixed Rate" with our clients, or part talaga ito ng risk of being a global freelancer? Paano niyo hina-handle yung "fluctuating" na budget niyo every month?

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Anon318656 · 16d ago

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Lahat ng sahod ko, nilalagay ko agad sa high-interest digital banks (yung mga 6% to 10% p.a.). Pero the temptation to "transfer to wallet" and spend it on Shopee 6.6 or food delivery is real! For the 2026 earners, do you keep your emergency fund in a traditional bank para "mahirap i-withdraw," or do you risk it in digital banks for the interest? Let’s share our "savings hacks" na hindi tayo nabubudol ng sarili nating pera.

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Anon318656 · 16d ago

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I was given a "Lead" title recently, meaning more meetings and more stress, pero sabi ng HR, "horizontal move" lang daw ito kaya walang salary bump. Is this a scam to get more work for free? Sabi nila, "good for the resume" daw, pero hindi naman pwedeng pambayad ng Grab ang resume. Should I accept the title and wait for a year, or use the new title to apply for a higher-paying job elsewhere agad?

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Rush Hour · 16d ago

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Did you know some companies give higher referral bonuses than actual salary increases for their current staff? I got 20k for referring a friend, but I only got a 2k monthly raise this year. Parang mas kikita pa ako as a "Recruiter" kaysa as an "Employee." Is this happening to you guys too? Let’s expose these weird incentive structures!

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Data_diva · 17d ago

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Transparency realization: I’ve been here for 5 years and I’m earning 55k. A fresh hire for the same role just admitted they started at 60k. Effectively, I’m being "taxed" for my loyalty. Why do we have to resign and find a new job just to get a market-competitive rate? Should I confront HR with the "receipts" of my colleague’s pay?