My personal feelings about Upwork

by | Nov 23, 2023 | Newsletter

I have oddly strong feelings about this. Upwork is good. It’s a good platform. It serves a good purpose. But it’s bad for entrepreneurs and small businesses. I know I’m going to get backlash from this. Go ahead and send it. Upwork makes it easy to...

Why your OFS calls you “Sir” (or “Sir-Ma’am”)

by | Nov 19, 2023 | Newsletter

I remember the first time someone ever called me “Sir”. “Sir, Here’s what I worked on today 1. … 2. … 3. … Thanks and God bless you, Joven” It was the first daily report I ever got from someone in the Philippines. I remember my stomach turning over. I was 27. I had...

Our life is better because of you

by | Nov 16, 2023 | Newsletter

Most people can’t say their jobs improve people’s lives. If you’re a doctor, a firefighter, or a teacher (or many others), you can easily and proudly say, “Yeah, I make people’s lives better. I make a difference.” At first glance, most people would assume that’s...

A glimpse into my OFS Tagaytay work experience

by | Nov 14, 2023 | Newsletter

In the Philippines, in most places it’s easy to get out of the city and just get away. Most of my OFS team in Visayas and Mindanao live just minutes away from nice beaches. They tell me that sometimes they bring their laptop and internet connection to a nearby resort...