Free lancers and economics
It isn't surprising that there are many free lancers in the major centers. It's astonishing that there are not so many more! Jobs are hard to find. Many are 'contract' jobs meaning after 5 to 6 months the job ends. Fast food outlets.
Wages start at only 165 pesos per day. So called 'good jobs' pay about 285 pesos (minimum wage). Most college grads are working for under 300 pesos a day.
A free lancer at Mango Square in Cebu is probably asking 1000-1500 ST. So for a short session, close to one week's pay! If she is desperate for cash today, then negotiating may lower the price. Still, comparing the vast discrepancy.
Between hours worked, plus extra hours spent commuting to a 'nothing' job, to one of enjoying the night life, wearing fashionable clothes, and affording expensive mobile phones, it seems to be an attractive job option.
Most younger Filipinas live with their families and the shame of being branded a 'Bad Girl' stops many from risking their reputations.
From an economic perspective, free lancing seems to be an attractive option.
Freelancers Cebu and Manila
So true and many FL single moms will honestly say, I just have one customer and go home.
1000-1500p is one weeks pay, buys milk for the baby, and doesn't cause a lot of wear and tear on the reputation. Many of the "day shift" at Manila Bay Cafe make a 2hr commute (3 rides) for that 1500p and frequent there about twice a week. Keep in mind, many of these girls would prefer to give you there cell numbers and not "hustle". Many of these girls are easy to talk to and hang out with and don't have that "prosti attitude".
Cheapy.
[QUOTE=Questor55; 1147734]It isn't surprising that there are many free lancers in the major centers. It's astonishing that there are not so many more! Jobs are hard to find. Many are 'contract' jobs meaning after 5 to 6 months the job ends. Fast food outlets.
Wages start at only 165 pesos per day. So called 'good jobs' pay about 285 pesos (minimum wage). Most college grads are working for under 300 pesos a day.
A free lancer at Mango Square in Cebu is probably asking 1000-1500 ST. So for a short session, close to one week's pay! If she is desperate for cash today, then negotiating may lower the price. Still, comparing the vast discrepancy.
Between hours worked, plus extra hours spent commuting to a 'nothing' job, to one of enjoying the night life, wearing fashionable clothes, and affording expensive mobile phones, it seems to be an attractive job option.
Most younger Filipinas live with their families and the shame of being branded a 'Bad Girl' stops many from risking their reputations.
From an economic perspective, free lancing seems to be an attractive option. [/QUOTE]