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Why Filipino Professionals Turn to Gig Work #shorts
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The Philippines faces a significant mismatch between the number of college graduates and the available job opportunities, leading to high levels of unemployment and underemployment among degree holders. The disparity in earnings between local licensed professionals and global gig workers underscores the challenges in the local job market.
- The Philippines produces many college graduates and skilled professionals, but the job market cannot keep up with this supply
- College graduates represent a significant portion of the unemployed and underemployed population, illustrating credential inflation
- Degrees have become the minimum requirement for job competition, yet they do not guarantee adequate salaries
- Registered nurses and medical technologists in private hospitals often earn starting salaries between 15,000 to 20,000 pesos (around $350 a month), which is insufficient for living expenses
- In contrast, a Filipino virtual assistant can potentially earn around $800 a month by working full-time for foreign clients at a modest rate of $5 an hour
- The disparity in earnings between local licensed professionals and global gig workers highlights the limited options for survival in the local job market