People Who Changed Careers Share Their Advice | Filipino | Rec•Create

When he said, "I'm at peace." I can totally relate. I studied bio hoping to go to med school, I thought I was all-in with med. A lot of people were saying "sayang." But after losing people in my life, I realized how short life is and I don't want to be stuck in a practice that overworks and underpays you. I value work-life balance, flexibility, and also good pay and benefits. I'd like to be able to do the things I love outside of work, I don't want my life to revolve around work. All I can say is people who switch careers, especially if they invested so many years of schooling for it, are brave.

"Hindi mo kailangang mahalin ang trabaho mo para mabuhay" is what I usually tell people who shared their stories to me about their jobs. Usually, people get burnt out and asks themselves "Para sa akin ba 'to?" "Bakit ako nandito?" "Tama pa bang nags-stay ako sa trabahong 'to?" and to that I say, choose your happiness. I was in the media industry for 6 years, news writer ako, editor, researcher, PA, producer, lahat! Until I asked myself the same questions that I have been receiving. Plus, I was heavily overworked yet underpaid. Until I chose peace. I chose to end my career in the media industry and chose to be a freelancer (at least US based jobs related to my degree). It was not easy, to be honest with you. You would feel the FOMO once you're doing something else and seeing your peers do, see and experience things that you used to have, but there is nothing wrong with that. I think of it this way: we are all different, unique. Same goes with our experiences and struggles, but we can all agree that we can all have the good memories and experiences when we work for it, AT KAPAG MAY PERA KA PARA TUSTUSAN ANG GUSTO MO. There is nothing wrong with questioning your existence when you're unhappy, but staying unhappy and unfulfilled is up to you. Make changes. Do the necessary action. Now, I am at peace, no more anxiety driven work, no more questions (yet), and truly enjoying the WORK-LIFE balance. More time for myself, for family, friends and more landi with jowa! LOL, saan ka pa! It's never too late.

Here's my pieces of advice to Gen Z 1. Do what you love. Love what you do. 2. You will never get tired of something you're really passionate about. 3. Changing your job is both a risk and a gain. Whatever the result will be, it's a leap of faith. 4. You choose what you think is best for you. 5. It's okay to prioritize practicality over passion (if needed) but know that you will always have your way back to your passion. Kudosssss to all the game changers, environment shifters, and risk takers

I dont know what i want. I dont know what I love. I dont know what are my passion. And I am stuck here in my life where I do not find joy. I want to switch my career yet I dont know my passion 😢

Changing career but worried on finances? I was an HR officer before but realized na it was really not fit for a person like me who always has new ideas and creative. I shifted to Marketing and now I'm an assistant Marketing manager for 3 years na. I can express my strength an now I am one year away on finishing my Masters degree. When I was still a staff, I write thesis papers and charcoal portrait just to make sure that I am still financially capable (bumaba sweldo ko from my pervious work e). When I got promoted, my salary increased and I already have lots of connections for thesis writing all of that while helping ny family financially. It is really all about self discipline, time management and grit.

I love how this interview showed two "major" drivers when changing career paths, financial stability and passion. That said, life is basically not a one size fits all type of thing. We have different reasons for staying or moving on. We just have to learn that there are no absolute wrong answers in life, we just learn more of ourselves as we move forward.

Changing careers isn't an easy feat. Many struggle to adapt to a new work environment and a new set of co-workers to butt heads with while trying to come up with ideas and strategies. Their insights help us in knowing if switching careers is something that we can also take into consideration first before taking action.

Can you do of this stuff pa po pero more specific with changing careers from degree (medical field /engineering/ law) to passion like artist

Bkit ngyon lng to na create. :( This is what i need to hear and watch. Kala ko ako lang ang may problema sa mid life crisis. Watched this at 1:12 AM KSA time. D ako makatulog dahil sa anxiety ko sa kung ano ba talaga ang gusto ko gawin sa buhay. And suddenly this vid just passed on my screen. Thanks recreate. I will definitely watch this over and over again pag na feel ko na d ko na alam gagawin ko. 😭

I’m a Licensed Medical technologist, But entered in the Military service. It’s my 4th year already in tge service and I miss my life doing my thing as a civilian medtech. I suddenly just become tired of following orders and currently working my way out of this realm😇 Can’t wait to wear lab gown again❤

I was in the IT Industry for the past 7 yrs then I started my business last 2020 start of pandemic. Honestly for me right now, its about trying to learn new things and gaining knowledge to the people around you. Doesn’t matter anymore what people thinks of me as long as i am not hurting anybody. Learn new things! It will lead you to the path that you want. Im not that successful yet, but I can say that the things i am doing right now is what I really want. If you’re still young, dont chase for money. Look for experience that will help you grow your personal skills.

Always remember: Starting is always the hardest part lalo na if it’s very different from what you know pero that’s how we grow 😅

A career shift is one of the most crucial and delicate processes in one’s life. If you are planning to shift your career focus from one domain to other, always make sure that you are up for the challenge and know what you are doing. MONEY: - The Company in which you're going to shift pays you more than the previous one. Work-Life Balance: - Work life Balance must be equivalent or better than the previous one. Job Profile: - Make sure you're getting a job of your interest. If you're getting job that pays you two times the one, you're interested in then it's of no use. Experience: - Make sure you're having enough experience/skills for that job. Not all career changes are equally difficult. The hardest is to move to a field where none of your previous experience is relevant. Often, though, you can find a way to build on your previous experience while doing something new. Consider staying in your industry but moving to a new role so you can play up your industry knowledge. Or you could keep working in finance, for example, but for a biotech company instead of a publisher. In that case, you can show that you have already done the job, even if the industry is new. Hope it helps!!!

Damn! Totoo yung burn out. Gave up my 6 digit salary. Kasi nga mentally d na kaya. But I’m in a different country now. Hopefully I’ll love my profession again 🥲🤞🏼

As an adult. I truly appreciate the masarap na tulog. 😂😂😂😂 I was a tech developer years before pandemic and it came to point na i was thinking about problem solutions habang naliligo. So I resigned during pandemic. And made the best decision so far.😂😂😂

I was HR Officer way back in manufacturing company and now I am an Analyst in BPO company, when pandemic hits, I realize na mas mahalaga ang financial stability 😊 although nakakamiss ung manufacturing setting mas happy ako ngayon sa BPO :)

“If started at 21 years old and ma criticize ako I might feel like I might give up too early.” This hits me hard.

From being a Restaurant Manager to Entreprenuer to BPO Manager.... Roller coaster experience but its all worth it..and dami kong natutunan and I'm glad hindi ako nagstay sa dati kong company. Just DECIDE, panindigan mo, enjoy the ride, be financially ready, choose your people and just know that you are doing it for yourself... The biggest struggle is on finacial side cause bills just keep on coming... I even experience a 0 balance allowance.... so make sure that you are Financially ready when you want a career change

Heartfelt. Thank you so much for this episode. ❤

How timely. I had just recently started contemplating on shifting to a different field myself, so this video seems like a sign lol. Many thanks to the channel for putting this out and to the speakers for sharing their experiences and insights!