HUSBAND. FATHER. DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST.
ENTREPRENEUR. MEDIOCRE GOLFER.

I’m John Jonas. I live in Utah and I founded OnlineJobs.ph. My life is better because of my Filipino OFS (Online Filipino Specialist). My team.

I had a normal “job” for 8 months after college and my biggest goal at that time was to be able to quit that job. I managed to quit back in 2004 and worked from home for myself ever since then.

When I first hired someone from the Philippines in January of 2006, I knew I was onto something special. Since then I’ve learned that for most people, life is definitely better with Filipino workers on your team.

Yes, because of my Filipino workers I get to play a lot of golf, spend a lot of time with my wife and kids, and get out backpacking in the middle of the week. I work for about 17 hours a week because of the amazing work they do. However it’s not just better for us; it’s better for them too.

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The message you’re going to get from your OFS tomorrow

Merry Christmas.

I’m going to take some time off this newsletter over the holidays.
So is my team.

Just a short note.

Tomorrow (Dec 24) you’re likely to get an email from your OFS:

“Merry Christmas Ma’am [or Sir]”

They’re thinking of you on Christmas morning.
They’re grateful to have a job. They’re grateful for a good boss.

I hope you think of them too and the good they do for you and your business.

John

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I cannot tell you how much I appreciate these emails you send out John. Since I have been reading them, I have developed such great relationships with 2 my VA’s and soon to hire a third. So grateful that you created this!
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