People have an odd double standard when it comes to asking for help. On the one hand, we will readily help others as it makes us feel good doing so. However, when we’re the ones in need, we have difficulty asking for help ourselves. There are many reasons why we…
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It is the dream of many a college student to graduate with Latin Honors. Universities award these to those who meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds. It comes in three forms: cum laude (“with honors”), magna cum laude (“with great honors”), and summa cum laude (“with highest honors”).…
Jul
31
Since childhood, our parents have told us that a good college degree is essential for career success. After all, it’s easier to land a high-paying job if you graduated from the best courses to take in college, like engineering or accounting, right? But what if you didn’t take an accounting,…
Jul
31
A great way to start your first day in your new online job is to ask the right questions. Doing so helps you get up to speed in your role, especially if it’s your first job. It also helps set expectations so you can have a great first day at…
Jul
31
You’ve probably heard of the term “burnout.” Much has been said about the topic as well as how you can fight burnout. However, have you also ever heard of the saying “prevention is better than cure?” And now that remote work is gaining momentum, how can you determine if an…
Jul
31
Remote work has dramatically enriched the lifestyle choices available to everyday workers. Now, you can spend your time with your loved ones while working from home. Some use their extra hours to build their passion projects and businesses alongside their online job. While others satisfy their wanderlust by becoming digital…
Jul
28
Looking for more clients? Or maybe you want to be able to charge more for your services. Building a personal brand can help you achieve those goals. Here’s why - and how. Why is Personal Branding Important? Isn’t delivering great output enough to grow your remote working practice? Why…
Jul
26
Because of the pandemic, many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) had to return home after losing their jobs abroad. Some OFWs, particularly those with savings, were able to bounce back from this by setting up small businesses. Unfortunately, not all ex-OFWs are lucky enough to have emergency funds. To make matters…
Jul
25
Today, remote work is very much a viable career option. Why work in an office if you can be just as (or even more) productive at home (or from anywhere)? Thus, a lot of Filipinos are looking for online jobs to supplement or replace their income. But some are scared…
Jul
24
Are you an introvert who prefers to work alone? Online jobs would be perfect for you then. These allow you to work independently, but without too much social interaction and face-to-face communication. And given their innate ability for introspection, introverts do well with tasks that require deep focus and concentration…