Are there any precautions to take when working in the Philippines?

I have been working in the Philippines for two or three years. Let me tell you what you need to pay attention to when working in the Philippines.

1. Safety first When we go out to work, the first thing we must pay attention to is safety. We see a lot of people online saying it’s not safe, and many people are saying it’s not safe. It's safe here. In fact, they are both right. Slums and no-man's land American land in the Philippines is unsafe, but urban work areas are very safe. Just depends on what you think. For example, the places where we work are almost all high-rise buildings. In the Philippines, almost all shopping malls, high-rise buildings, banks, and supermarkets have security guards. Our offices and apartments are guarded by 24-hour security guards. Generally, you can enter the building only with your ID card. If you don't have an ID card, you can't go in. For example, I want to take my friend to our dormitory. If my friend did not have an ID card for our dormitory, the security guard downstairs would ask my friend to press his valid ID at the front desk before he could be released. I will return it to my friends when I leave, so we almost never lock the door of the dormitory, because the dormitory has two bedrooms and one living room, and there are about seven or eight people living there, so it is impossible for everyone to have a key. But I never stole. The same goes for office buildings, which are difficult to enter. If you are not from our company, you don't have to enter our company. There will also be security guards at the entrance of our company. So the place where you work and live is safe.

But in other places, such as slums and residential areas, the relative crime rate will be much higher. Therefore, if we leave a place that we think is safe, we should pay more attention and try to get as many people out together as possible and not go to very remote places. If you go out to play, don't trust strangers. If you see street children on the roadside, don't pity them. They are people who often steal.

But relatively speaking, there are more foreigners in Manila, so you need to be careful when going out. Other tourist cities have fewer foreigners and generally have much lower crime rates. I have been to many cities and I feel that although other cities are not as developed as Manila, they feel very safe.

When you arrive in the Philippines, your colleagues will also tell you some things about safety. After all, people will have friends wherever they go. When you are here, you will feel that everything you see online is superficial.

Second, it matters when you and we are far away from home. The second thing to say is about making money. In fact, there are many opportunities to make money in the Philippines, but many newcomers do not have a deep understanding of the Philippines, and then they return home without making any money. Why is this? In recent years, there have been more and more companies in the Philippines, resulting in a mix of good and bad companies. Many companies are good, but some small companies recruit people in the name of big companies. Various benefits are very poor, many of the rights of employees are deprived, they don't want to work, and they have to pay a lot of money. Filipinos usually wouldn't go without a company like this but many white people who don't I don't understand the market can be easily fooled. Companies like this. The result will be bad for the Philippines. In fact, there are many good companies in the Philippines. As long as you work hard, you can persevere. Don't talk too much. More than 10,000 a month is definitely no problem. Many people around me who have worked for two or three years earn at least 20,000 to 30,000 yuan a month. So choosing a company is very important. If you find that it is different from what you said when you arrive at the company, retreat immediately. The longer you stay, the higher the compensation.

3. Protect your privacy. After all, we all know what your business is. While it's legal in the Philippines and China can you can't control it, you can't I don't want the whole world to know it was you who did it. Generally speaking, when we arrive in the Philippines, no one else will, I don’t know, except that the HR department will have photos of our relevant documents. When we get here, we'll all have our own names.

4. Follow the rules and offend less people. Some people say that if you find a Phillips in the Philippines, you can kill a person with a few thousand yuan. And there are very few surveillance cameras in the Philippines, so generally you can’t catch anyone. Although we all talk about such things, in fact, I haven't seen such things happen, but I have to guard against them so that I can work with peace of mind. Don't offend anyone.

Some time ago, our friend had a fight with someone else, and we stayed in the apartment for half a month. We didn't dare to go out, so we all ordered takeout. Just fear of retaliation. But nothing happens now.

5. Don’t expose your wealth. Filipinos are poor. If you look rich, who are you staring at if they don't stare at you? People here are very low-key. Remember, keep a low profile and be happy making money.

To add, there are a lot of negative reports on the Internet. Partly because the mainstream media is trying so hard to crack down on the industry, coverage naturally wins out which is not good. Xiaobai has never been to the Philippines before him, so naturally he won't go. I don't know much about it. For example, we always see reports that China is the safest country, but the world's authoritative safety ranking website does not say so. Of course, there are some people who view their jobs as chores. If they don't meet your requirements, they will go back and pay for the air tickets and visa. Naturally, don't say anything nice if they win.

So, everyone who comes here must be prepared to endure hardship. When I first came here, it was a miserable time, and I always thought about the wonderful life in China. But I still can't stand the thought of all the money in my pocket. After two or three months, I basically got used to it. It feels like working in China.

Of course, there are still many things to pay attention to. You will know it when you come to the Philippines. Hope my answer is helpful to you. If you have other questions, you can chat privately.

Continue, the above considerations are very important for those who come to work in the Philippines.

But for those who are actually looking for a job, everyone feels safe. After all, life is yours. Especially Xiaobai, what he worries about most when working outside is safety, legality, company procedures, etc. In fact, these are not a problem in the Philippines. As I said, everyone feels safe. Everyone knows not to go to unsafe places. Basically, everyone has read a lot of safety tips on the Internet. Legality and regularity are the same. It's basically legal and official. Because informal companies may not be very big, they basically won’t win without recruiting outsiders, and they are also afraid of reporting. So the most important thing is the work itself.

How to judge the quality of the company itself?

1. For the company’s specific address, address confirmation and company quality, please do not go to several well-known companies, such as Las, Power Construction, Alabang, Pearl, Soller, Shuangyong, etc.

2. You must ask clearly about the company’s specific benefits. I won't go if the salary is too high or too low. Too low means it's too pithy. Too many people are fishing unless you trust the friends among them.

3. Look at the negative reports about that building. It has the address written on it. If you know the specific address, you will naturally know what building it is. Then search for any negative press about the building. Don't go if there are too many negative reports. Some people like to search for names. In fact, the name is sometimes the least important. This is an affiliated company, and all certificates belong to the head office. You can use your external name or something. As long as the personnel is willing, it is very simple to change the name on the resume. My previous company had some negative effects, so I changed the house number, found a decorator to change the brand, and then told the head office that it was OK. But the name of the building does not need to be changed. If the company's name cannot be completely searched, it is not recommended. It is either a new company or a company with a negative impression, so change the name.

4. If you often send friends about food, drink and fun, if everything depends on you. Don't go to a company like this. On the one hand, we all come to the company. If the personnel is not dedicated, the company can imagine that the excellent personnel are busy answering customer inquiries, posting posts, recruiting people, picking up airports, arranging accommodation, etc. Every day. At the end of the day, I was tired, so I stopped going. I don’t have time to drink and drink every day.

Just don’t find an agent. Many companies in this industry recruit directly from overseas, and almost all companies pay for their own air tickets, visas, etc. Also don't go to companies that receive it in the early stages. Generally speaking, companies will not charge applicants fees, and applicants only need a passport.