Job Hunting

It is sad to note that even if you are old and weary, you still have to find job in order to make a living. What is more demeaning is the process of scouting and applying for a job. Here in the Philippines when you go beyond 30, it is already difficult to land a job. Most companies have age limitations of 25 and under for an unskilled, entry level jobs and, 35 and below for a managerial or skilled positions.

With the entry of call centers or BPO's in the Philippines, age is not a problem anymore. Middle aged are now given the chance to apply. However, he or she must have English communication capability, one should be able to speak and write well with precise comprehension of the foreign language. Also deterrent is your ability to engage in a graveyard shift which easily affects the health of the middle age.

In other companies where there is age restriction, the younger ones must also have these attributes to meet: pleasing personality, must be 5'2" in height,etc. Qualities which i do not find essential in becoming an efficient and functional worker.(Didn't they realize that our president is only 4'11"?). These unnecessary requirements only added to the worsening economic condition of our country. Unemployment rate is rising high coupled with more workers coming back due to unemployment abroad. Government should do something about this!