Salary & Money Anxiety

Ano kaya feeling ng ofw tapos sumesweldo ng 250k pesos per month. Wala na pag asa dito sa pinas eh. Kahit anong pokpok at sipag nasa laylayan pa rin.

Despite having only $9 in her bank account and battling self-doubt, the author successfully negotiated a $130k salary by researching industry standards. She encourages others to do the same, emphasizing that asking for what you are worth is worthwhile.

The author urges employers in Pakistan to reassess current "market competitive" salary benchmarks of PKR 130,000–160,000, arguing they are insufficient to cover basic 2026 living costs, which are estimated at over PKR 190,000 per month. The text emphasizes that employees are often forced to leave their jobs due to economic necessity rather than a lack of loyalty, and that fair compensation is essential for maintaining staff stability and productivity.

Worth it ba ang 1k na salary as a newbie here in UAE? if maka hit ka naman ng qouta may commission ka. Sakit na ng ulo ko kaka balance sa life huhu

HR: Are you comfortable working under pressure? Millenials: Yes! Gen Z: I can handle pressure but I believe salary should be aligned with the workload and expectations of the role. Fair compensation helps employees stay motivated and deliver their best performance.

INTROVERTS AND PEOPLE WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET JOBS WITHOUT NETWORKING. LOL I’M SORRY.

THE PAY IS LOW BUT… AT LEAST THE STRESS IS OVERWHELMING.

The author is highlighting a job opportunity at a company with an exceptionally high cash burn rate of $1.6 million per hour, implying that the role comes with a very large budget.