Dear Nanay,
Iwould like to help those who are look-ing for online jobs. I’ve been working online for three months now and I am happy with my work. When I signed up for the website I also thought it wasn’t legit because of the negative stories I’ve heard regarding online jobs. But I took the risk. It’s true that there are scam websites out there and I’ve been a victim. Anyway, after three days I got hired. I couldn’t believe it. I now work as a copywriter in a private Internet marketing company. Like many at-home mothers, my main reason for staying at home is to be able to take care of my child. I couldn’t bear the thought of working the whole day and leaving my daughter in the hands of a nanny. My immediate family is far from us and I only have the helper/nanny to leave my daughter with. My husband also works. So for four years I have been a stay-at-home mom and I enjoy it. But I admit that there’s this desire to work and earn on my own and also make use of my talent.
I don’t know if it’s allowed for you to post the online job website. If not, I allow you to post my e-mail address on your column and let your readers send me inquiries about it. Don’t worry because I solely made this e-mail address for this. I am not an employee of the website. But I am so proud of it because theirs isn’t a scam and the admin are Americans who wants to help Filipino workers. The website is for Filipino workers only. — Laura, laurayoung8470@yahoo.com
Dear Laura,
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your willingness to share your time and knowledge with everyone.
The numerous letters we have received only goes to show that there are many legitimate websites and opportunities available on the Internet. I think it is just important that job hunters are careful about who they deal with and be very wary or suspicious of websites who ask for upfront fees before processing your application.
Sincerely,
Nanay
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Dear Nanay,
This is in response to Monique’s e-mail regarding people who had online jobs. Three years ago, I was 32 years old, working as a real estate agent selling condominiums to the rich and OFWs. I would be in the malls giving out flyers the whole day hoping for a prospective client and find the sale that will give my family food to eat at our table. Every day, I go out of the house with my fare allowance and lunch money worth P39 for the tipid meals in the fast-food chains. Until one day, I got fed up and decided to do something to improve my financial situation.
I already have a laptop at that time with Internet access so I tried to search for an extra job over the Internet. I started searching for “jobs” on craigslist, a site featuring free online classified advertisements. A home-based call center job offer from a US-based company prompted me to send out my resume. They replied to my e-mail and arranged for a Skype interview. I was surprised they asked me to start immediately at 10 p.m. that night and I don’t even have call center experience. The first few days were a struggle as I had to adjust to the graveyard shift.
Now, I’m 35 years old, I still work with the company that hired me online but now as a marketing director working closely with my American employers who decided to open a 350-seat call center here in the Philippines.
Sipag at tiyaga, iyan ang puhunan plus guts to take the first step in changing one’s life. I hope my experience can inspire some of you to look out for opportunities on line.
— Blogginoy
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