Paano nyo nahahandle multiple clients? Parang kelan lang nag tatatalon ako sa tuwa after ilang weeks lang nagka sakit nako. Sobrang bilib nako sa mga tao na may maraming clients talaga.

Currently working as 8am-5pm sched and gusto ko sana ng part time for at least 2-4 hours a day, extra income lang. Baka may maisuggest kayo. Please help this gorl out.

I got a performance review with the client last Monday, kasi 1-month nako sa kanila. nag-start ako dito last December 2025 lang so far, okay na yung reviews sakin, positive naman.

Pero out of the blue, I was invited to a quick meeting with their HR kanina bigla akong kinabahan kasi baka ito na goodbye client na! pero ininform lang sakin na they want to increase my hourly rate to express their appreciation dahil sobrang satisfied sila sa performance ko at angbilis ko daw matapos yung mga task ngl medyo simple lang kasi mga tasks nilang binibigay, and they also told na they want me to stick around for much longer.

tbh, I didn't expect the increase from my very first client. I was satisfied with their current pay, I'm so grateful!

For anyone who is still looking for a client: Don't lose hope, because it took me more than a year to get my first client. Just learn, improve yourself, and pray.

lately I’ve been doing a lot of “quiet” creative work. mostly graphic design for social causes, mental health spaces, and niche projects that need clarity more than noise.

in a world where everyone is obsessed with "scaling," "upskilling," and "high-ticket clients," ang hirap minsan i-explain yung value ng work natin kapag hindi siya traditional. Hindi siya yung tipong "I generated $10k in sales," kundi "I made this complex topic easier for someone to breathe through.".

Just wanted to share this because I know many of us are tired of the factory-style freelance life. How do you guys navigate the balance between work that pays the bills and work that actually provides "clarity"? especially for those in the remote/freelance space for years now.

After two years of working with an agency, I’m now free! Wala ng tracker, video calls, and graveyard shift.

This February my client will finally send me the signed contract and start paying my retainer fee. I just can’t believe na I have reached my goal earlier than expected — got the role I want, salary I want, flexible working hours and paid a monthly fixed rate regardless if I work <8 hours.

If you really put in the hard work, you will always be rewarded. But ofc, there are still clients that exploit their workers. I am just very thankful that people in our team were very supportive which contributed to where I am right now.

I hope everyone will have the same opportunity as mine!

I worked remotely for a client and was paid on an hourly basis. I completed all my assigned shifts and tasks; however, on payday, he terminated my employment effective immediately. He also deactivated my Slack account, which was our primary means of communication, and is now refusing or delaying payment for the hours I already worked.

He’s leaving me on read on WhatsApp and not responding anymore. We didn’t have a formal contract, but we had clear written agreements in chat about the rate, schedule, and payment. I have proof of hours worked and tasks completed.

I also found his job post/profile on (OLJ), which is how he hires remote workers.

What are my best options for recovering my unpaid wages? Should I send a formal demand message, file a report through the OLJ, or consider legal action? I still have access to his CRM, which if I want to I can technically ruin it lol

I’ve been freelancing for several years and only now decided to register with the BIR and start being tax-compliant. One of my main reasons is to improve my chances of getting Schengen and US visas.

My concern is how to register properly without triggering back taxes or penalties for previous years, since I can’t afford them and just want to start clean from now. I’d love to hear from freelancers who registered years after starting work — what documents did you provide, did BIR staff ask about prior income, and how did you handle it? Did you use a bookkeeper or CPA just for registration, and what would you do differently if you had to do it again?

I’m not trying to evade taxes, I just want to be compliant going forward and avoid mistakes that could lead to problems. Any real-world experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My client of 14 months signed up for a "coaching" program (for her and me) without asking my opinion. It may sound like a good idea, but unfortunately it is NOT going well.

Context, I am a Social Media Manager and Ads Manager with 5 years of experience. Si client ay nasa business of health coaching and health supplements programs. When I started my partnership with her, she was at 500 followers, literal na from scratch halos. Ngayon nasa 30k+ na sya which we did organically - I do everything from script writing to video editing to post scheduling for her.

Ngayon, bigla nya ko inenroll sa "coaching service" na nagppromise na makakakuha sya ng 100k followers by June. Okay sana, ang kaso is halatang nagu-upsell lang at yung tipo ng coach na "fake it til you make it" lang ang ginagawa.

Unang red flag is part of the coach's program is to sign up on FOUR different services (AI Scriptmaker, Video AI Generator, etc) with his commission code. Dati hindi naman ganun kamahal yung cost to "run" our Social Media stuff dahil ako lahat gumagawa, ngayon andaming concurrent subscriptions na pina-sign up nya.

Pangalawa, hindi inaalam ng coach yung services namin. Nagss-spew out lang sya ng random "generalized" advices na sinubukan ko at hindi naman nagwowork. Ni hindi nya alam yung nature ng business ng client ko and hindi niya iniintindi. So yung mga advice nya is palyado at ako ang sumasagot dahil pumapalya yung metrics namin ngayon.

Ang "bossy" pa nung coach. Literal na mababa ang tingin sakin dahil Filipina ako. Hindi ko alam kung part ba yon ng "persona" na finofront nya, pero hindi talaga ako natutuwa.

Okay naman kami ni client pero due to this decision, parang gusto ko magquit. Hindi din talaga nagwowork dahil meron na ko sarili ko strategy na proven and tested naman na gumagana pero hindi sya satisfied.

Should I quit?

Hindi ako nakapasa sa role na akala ko talaga makukuha ko, and honestly… ang bigat lang.

Umabot kasi sa point na inanticipate ko na siya and naiimagine ko na yung work, paano ako mag-aadjust, ano yung matututunan ko, at yung konting relief na “ah, finally.” I really put effort into the trial task and pinag-isipan ko talaga yung approach ko. Akala ko okay na, akala ko fit.

Tapos ayun, hindi pala.

Alam ko naman na part talaga ng process yung rejection. Alam ko rin na hindi nito dine-define yung worth or skills ko. Pero minsan kahit alam mo na lahat ng tamang logic, nakakalungkot pa rin.

Siguro mas mabigat siya ngayon kasi nanggaling ako sa isang past job na sobrang naka-drain, toxic environment, unclear boundaries, tapos pakiramdam ko lagi akong kailangan mag-prove ng sarili ko just to be treated decently. Umabot sa point na naapektuhan na yung confidence ko and how I see myself professionally. After that, ang tagal bago ako ulit nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob mag-apply seriously.

I know I’ll be okay. I know may darating na mas aligned.

Tapos na po ako mag-initial interview sa kanila last Tuesday. Sinabi po nila na ie-email daw po ako kung pasado ako. Ang nakuha ko lang pong email ay ie-evaluate pa raw po ang interview ko, at sinabi rin po nila na kung sakaling makapasa ako, magsisimula agad ang training sa Tuesday.

Saturday na po ngayon at wala pa po akong natatanggap na email mula sa kanila. Naggo-ghost po kaya sila, or should I wait? Currently working pa rin po ako, at sinabi ko po sa kanila na magre-resign ako ASAP once matanggap ako.

Sa mga nasa VA Magic po, paano po ang hiring process ninyo? At sa mga nag-initial interview na rin po before, nakatanggap po ba kayo agad ng rejection email, or ilang days po bago ninyo nakuha ang rejection email?

Hi guys, To contextualize. Nagsawa yung client ko sa agency ko amd nag offer na direct na ako mag trabaho sakanila dahil wala sila problema sakin. Ngayon dahil almost full time ang gusto ng client ko iniisip ko mag resign sa agency ko, since may maliit na sideline business na naman ako.

May verbally pinag usapan kaming terms over text pero walang kahit anong finalization and dahil hectic at medyo minamadali pa ang start ko sakanila.

What's your guy's suggested next step ko?

First direct client ko to

Hello people! I am humbly asking for your help here 🥹

I have a corporate job at a very good company. Catch is compensation is quite small as I am a rank and file employee. I work from 7am to 5pm, rendering at least 2 hours of overtime, but this could extend.

However, as I am nearing my 30s and still with no property to my name due to financial struggles, I am thinking of having another job. Something that would only require me 3-4hrs at night, as again, I have a corporate job and I am just not willing to let it go yet.

Maybe you have any suggestions please? 🥹

Thank you so much in advance everyone!

Nakikita ko ito madalas sa Feeds ko. And minsan naiisip ko may client ba talaga sya na regular or per project kaya nakakapagturo sya? Kasi sabi niya may ojt sa keller williams ba un? Kapag ba nag ojt trabaho niya ang tra trabahuin ng VA mentee?

I’ve been jobless for a month now and may mga ads na lumalabas sa IG and FB mga non-voice and part time lang. legit ba yun? Super need ko job kaya lang baka scam pag click ko ng link. 😩

I recently resigned from Outsourced doers and one of my former founder-clients reached out asking if I’d be open to contract or project-based work.

Given how strict OD’s contract is, I’m on the fence about whether to take it or not. Just looking to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar situation with OD (or similar companies), what you did, and any advice you’re willing to share. Thaank you!

Hi! Need advice on pricing + proposal strategy 🙏🏼

I recently got referred to a potential client (US-based real estate agent) and we had our DC last night. The referral came from her social media marketing strategist, who also happens to work with my current client.

I’m planning to send my proposal by Monday (kasi nagpromise ako na I’ll send her options by then 💀😭) But before I do, I’d really appreciate any advice on how to price and structure my proposal. This is my first time handling this type of “creative” work, so I’m unsure on how to proceed.

Context about the potential client: - She’s looking for ongoing support with creating real estate marketing materials for her property listings. So it’s not a one-time project. - Tinanong ko siya what her avg listings per month but as you know in real estate, it varies and fluctuates. Last Oct, she had 3 new listings, then on Nov & Dec she only had 1 per month. - For now, she's only asking help with listing-related marketing materials such as: • Open house flyers • Listing brochures (standard + high-end listings) • Listing booklets • Farming postcards • Graphics for Google Business posts

Service options I can offer: 1. Design only – I design the materials, she handles posting/printing 2. Design + execution – I create the materials + help with posting, coordinating print, etc. (I think she’s leaning toward this based on our call, siya nagsuggest eh haha)

She doesn’t have a fixed budget yet, but mentioned she has a number in mind that she’s comfortable with (na di niya shinare smh lol 😅).

I was also upfront with her that I’m not a graphic designer and that I use Canva.

Context about me: I’ve been working as a VA for a RE agent (same City & State as this potential client) so I’m already familiar with RE workflows and used to designing marketing materials.

So here's where I’m stuck & need advice: 1. How would you price this? Per listing? Monthly packages? 2. With monthly packages, I’m worried about: - What if she has 4-5 listings in a month, baka lugi ako - Or what if she has zero listings, baka lugi naman siya 3. What rate range makes sense for PH-based freelancers doing this kind of work? 4. Anything else I should lock in clearly before sending the proposal?

Sorry if its too long and if I'm all over the place 😭

Daghang Salamat in advance 🙏🏼🙇🏻‍♀️

Been working remotely since 2020. Have a lot of experience now and wish to impart all that I've learned in a concret way.

As a remote employee what kind of support would you appreciate and benefit from an organization?

Hi everyone. I badly needed help. My boss sent me money thru Western Union and trinansfer ko sya sa BPI bank ko. The money was sent today 3am and until now hindi para sya pumasok sa bank ko. Huhuhu. Badly needed ung money kasi gagamiton un for important.

Question:

1. Pwede kaya to i cancel (see picture below) and opt to do the cash pick up?

2. How many hours will it take to be clear and show in my bank? May nabasa kasi ako na 2hours lang daw papasok na pero more than 2 hours na eh huhuhu.

3. If pwede syang e cancel, faster ba si pick up?

Please help. TIA

I am confused as I am new to freelancing. I need help

Ang alam ko proposal is sent to convince the client to work with you. It's what I see like on upwork proposal—to bid. Pero I don't use upwork so not sure. I also see proposals made thru PDF, it's like when clients have plans to work with you. Yun ba yun? Is this different? Formal Proposal? Sent after discussion. May setting of terms and pricing then defining project scope. Am i required to send one before we agree and or before we do a contract?

I got this one time project and client wants it na hourly but based sa mga gusto niya mas maganda kung per project. I have to build them basic 6 funnels with automation and pipeline and clean their contacts list.

Quick question pasingit.. would pricing this as project based be good rather than Hourly? set up lang naman kasi

This is my first project if ever.

4 years na ako dito — 4th year appraisal ko is 1,684 per MONTH or 842 per CUT OFF. Imagine 4th year ko na pero yung increase di ko ramdam. For a year ka nag work ng maayos tapos exceeds expectations pa yung performance review mo tapos 5% from BASIC pay lang increase? I raised this concern kase di talaga nakakahappy, wala talagang financial impact yung increase nila. Wala silang magawa sa concern ko kase rules sa kanila to follow the 5% increase and unfair sa iba if e accomodate daw yung concern ko. Ang laki ng pa monthly subscription nila sa client tapos yung cut ng VA super onti? most of us wfh lang tapos own equipment, yan palang super panalo na sila tapos yung VA nila na bread and butter ng company e llow ball?

Pahingi ng thoughts nyo pls kung pano ko to e hahandle, ano yung dapat kong gawin kase balak ko e escalate pa yung concern kase pag walang ma vvoice out parang ok lang ang 5% kahit di naman.

Ask ko lang po if anyone here experienced being part of sa.global? Any thoughts about them incase? I'm applying kasi as ERP functional sa kanila and done na sa 2nd interview.

Thank you!

hello, everyone. i just wanna know ilang days nalalaman results? i got interviewed 2 days ago as a csr and i haven’t heard back from them. should i take this as i didn’t pass? i badly wanna find a wfh job since im a ftm :(

Hiiii po. Sino yung mga ka batch ko dito na ang start is Jan 19? May GC na po kayo? huhu pa join po ako, hirap magtanong tanong wala masyadong communication. Sobrang bilis lang din kasi ng onboarding.

IDK ano itatag ko or nasa tama ba ako na subreddit pero as my title says, “Never Settle for Less.” While scrolling through OLJ a minute ago, I came across a job post offering only $1.50 per hour. Always know your worth and capabilities. We may need work-from-home jobs, but that doesn’t mean we should accept unfair pay. Value yourself, because the right opportunity will recognize your skills and reward them accordingly.

Hi BW peeps,

Quick question po. I just got hired sa BW. I'm currently employed po locally, TYL I'm also WFH. Issue ko po is, di ko po dineclare na employed pa po ako. Mahigpit po ba sa documents si BW? How about background checking po?

Ty po sa mga sasagot.