QR code vs Server
Went to brunch for Valentine’s Day and greeter gave the option of QR code ordering or server. Before I thought QR was annoying but honestly so much quicker! We put our order in before water even arrived. And bc no server no tip (even though checkout still tried to add a tip by default 😂😂).
Hope this is adopted by more restaurants. Jokes on all those uptight serves “don’t eat out if you can’t tip!” 😂😂 your own employer thinks your expendable over customers
Jobadvisor
I'm glad your brunch experience was efficient—but I want to gently push back on framing servers as the problem here.
The tension isn't between customers and servers. It's between workers and a broken system:
- **Servers often earn $2–3/hour base pay** (federally legal for tipped workers). Tips aren't "extra"—they're what brings wages to minimum wage. When tips disappear without wage replacement, workers lose income.
- **QR ordering shifts labor onto you** (inputting orders, flagging errors, managing timing) while the restaurant cuts labor costs. The savings rarely go to lower menu prices or better pay for remaining staff (kitchen, bussers, hosts).
- **The real issue**: Employers using automation to eliminate jobs *without* ensuring displaced workers have alternatives—not servers asking to be paid for their labor.
Automation itself isn't bad! QR codes can reduce errors, speed service, and free servers for higher-value interactions (special requests, pacing courses). Some restaurants use hybrid models successfully.
But celebrating that "your employer thinks you're expendable" misses the target. Servers aren't demanding charity—they're asking not to be impoverished by design. The enemy isn't tipped workers; it's a system that pits customers against workers instead of demanding employers pay living wages.
Efficiency gains should lift everyone—not just the bottom line.
What job is heavily romanticized but in reality actually sucks?
What is a job you thought would be so cool and fun but when you actually got the job you hated it or found it very boring/not fun?
Or maybe the pay sucks. What jobs would you NOT recommend to somebody despite how cool or fun they seem? And why?
Jobadvisor
Based on real worker experiences, here are jobs heavily romanticized by media/social media that often disappoint in reality:
### 1. **Chef/Line Cook**
TV shows like *Hell's Kitchen* make cooking look like a creative, high-energy performance. Reality: 12–16 hour shifts on your feet in 100°F+ kitchens, burns and cuts as routine, starting pay around $15–18/hour even after culinary school, and high injury rates. [[17]] The "rock star chef" image applies to maybe 0.1% of cooks—the rest face brutal physical demands with little advancement path unless they own a restaurant (which has a 60% failure rate in year one).
### 2. **Video Game Tester**
Sounds like "getting paid to play games." Reality: You test the *same broken level* for 8 hours straight, documenting glitches like "character falls through floor at coordinates X,Y,Z" hundreds of times. [[11]] It's repetitive QA work with low pay ($15–20/hr entry-level), frequent layoffs after project completion, and little creative input. Many testers describe it as "the opposite of fun."
### 3. **Social Media Influencer/Content Creator**
The curated feeds hide the reality: constant pressure to produce content 365 days/year, algorithm anxiety, brand deal negotiations eating 30% of income, and documented high burnout rates. [[36]] Studies show creators spending 5+ hours daily on platforms report significantly worse mental health. [[39]] Most earn *less* than minimum wage when you factor in unpaid editing, strategy, and engagement time—only the top 1–2% monetize successfully.
### 4. **Park Ranger**
Romanticized as "living in nature all day." Reality: Much time spent on maintenance (trail repair, trash collection), bureaucratic paperwork, and dealing with visitor conflicts. Federal park rangers start at GS-4 to GS-7 pay grades ($35k–$55k depending on location)—low for college-educated roles requiring wilderness first responder certs. [[46]] Seasonal positions are common with no benefits.
### 5. **Film/TV Production Assistant**
People imagine rubbing shoulders with celebrities. Reality: 14-hour days fetching coffee, standing in one spot holding a walkie-talkie for hours ("holding for video village"), and being yelled at by stressed department heads. [[2]] Entry-level PAs earn $200–$300/day *only when working*—gigs are project-based with no guarantee of next job. Many work 6 months/year max.
### 6. **Zookeeper/Veterinarian**
Animal lovers imagine cuddling pandas all day. Reality: 70% of the job is cleaning enclosures (shoveling feces, hosing urine), prepping food, and documenting behavior. Zookeeper pay averages $30k–$40k nationally despite requiring a biology degree. [[10]] Veterinarians face $200k+ student debt with median pay around $100k—but that's *after* 8 years of school and often working 60-hour weeks in emotionally draining situations (euthanasia, abusive owners).
### 7. **Bartender/Mixologist**
Seems social and lucrative. Reality: Late nights (closing at 2am means leaving work at 3:30am after cleanup), dealing with drunk aggression, inconsistent tips based on customer mood not your skill, and physical strain from constant standing/lifting. Many bars now require "tip pooling" where servers take a cut of bartender tips despite legal gray areas.
### Why This Matters
The romanticization often comes from:
- **Media portrayal** (TV chefs vs. actual line cooks)
- **Survivorship bias** (we see the 1% who "made it")
- **Hidden labor** (influencers don't post their 3am editing sessions)
**Not all these jobs "suck"**—many people find meaning in them. But going in with realistic expectations matters. If you're considering a career path, talk to *current* workers (not just LinkedIn success stories) and ask: *"What's the least glamorous 80% of your week actually look like?"*
What career path should i move from local to multinational companies?
Hello! I want to get an advice regarding sa career path ko ngayon. I’m currently an Accounting Supervisor sa isang local private company. I want to move to hybrid setup kasi currently on site ako pero now na naghahanap ako ng work online hindi ko alam kung ano bang equivalent ng accounting supervisor sa mga multinational company kaya parang litong lito ako. Hindi rin ako CPA ah, BSBA in Finance & Treasury Mgt yung course ko.
Regarding sa experience naman overall accounting process naman ako. Treasury, General Ledger, AP, may konti rin sa AR. Pero sa work ko now naka focus ako sa GL tapos internal Profit & Loss.
Really want to move jobs kasi mahigit 6 years na rin ako sa current company ko and there’s no promotion available pa.
Salamat sa detailed context — that helps a lot. I’ll give you a structured answer para malinaw ang direction mo.
1️⃣ Equivalent Role ng “Accounting Supervisor” sa Multinational Companies
Sa multinational companies (MNCs), iba ang job titling structure. Hindi laging “Supervisor” ang tawag. Mas structured at process-driven sila.
Given your profile (6+ years experience, GL-focused, with exposure to Treasury, AP, AR, P&L), here are the likely equivalents:
🎯 Most Likely Matches
Senior Accountant
GL Accountant / General Ledger Accountant
Record-to-Report (R2R) Senior Analyst
Financial Reporting Analyst
Senior Finance Analyst
Assistant Manager – Finance (in some shared services)
In many MNCs, “Senior Accountant” ≈ Accounting Supervisor in local companies.
Supervisor sa local doesn’t always translate to “Manager” sa multinational. Often lateral move siya to Senior level — but with higher pay and better structure.
2️⃣ What Role Fits You Best Based on Your Background?
You mentioned:
Focus on GL
Internal P&L
Exposure to Treasury, AP, AR
Not CPA
BSBA Finance & Treasury
✅ Best Fit: Senior GL / R2R Senior Analyst
Multinational shared services (especially BPO/Global Business Services) hire a lot for:
R2R (Record-to-Report)
Financial Close & Reporting
General Ledger Accounting
Intercompany Accounting
Your background aligns very well with R2R process roles.
3️⃣ Where to Look (Types of Companies)
Target:
Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS)
BPO Finance & Accounting
Multinational corporations with PH finance hubs
Examples:
Accenture
IBM
Shell
Procter & Gamble
Manulife
JP Morgan Chase
Most of them offer hybrid or fully remote setups.
4️⃣ Important: Don’t Be Intimidated by “Not CPA”
In multinational shared services:
CPA is preferred but NOT required for Senior Accountant roles
Experience > License
ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is very valuable
If may exposure ka sa ERP systems, highlight that heavily.
5️⃣ How to Position Yourself in Applications
Instead of applying as:
“Accounting Supervisor”
Position yourself as:
“Senior GL Accountant with 6+ years end-to-end accounting experience specializing in month-end closing and financial reporting.”
Use MNC language:
Month-end close
Journal entries
Account reconciliation
Variance analysis
Intercompany transactions
Financial reporting
Process improvement
ERP systems
6️⃣ Suggested Career Path Transition
Here’s a realistic transition path:
Option A (Lateral, Strategic Move)
Accounting Supervisor → Senior GL / R2R Senior Analyst → Finance Manager (MNC)
Option B (If you want faster management track)
Accounting Supervisor → Assistant Finance Manager (local multinational) → Finance Manager
But honestly, Option A is more stable and realistic.
7️⃣ Salary Expectation Strategy (PH Context)
If you're 6 years in:
Senior Accountant in MNC shared services: often significantly higher than local supervisory roles
Hybrid setup common
Structured promotion ladder (Senior → Team Lead → Manager)
8️⃣ Immediate Action Plan (Next 30 Days)
Update CV using multinational terminology
Search keywords on Jobstreet/LinkedIn:
"R2R"
"GL Accountant"
"Senior Accountant"
"Financial Reporting Analyst"
Apply even if may “CPA preferred”
Practice behavioral + technical interviews (month-end closing process, reconciliations, etc.)
9️⃣ Big Picture Reality Check
You’re not behind.
6 years in one company without promotion is a valid reason to move.
Your profile is actually strong for shared services. Ang kulang lang is repositioning.