In a world where social media serves as a powerful platform for public opinion, a Facebook user sparked an online discussion about work responsibility and loyalty to one’s employer. Her post, which emphasized the importance of ‘taking one’s job seriously,’ drew criticism from others, highlighting the ongoing debate about corporate loyalty and employee well-being.
In her now-viral post, now deleted, she wrote:
“Pag pumasok ka bilang trabahador gampanan mo. Wag kang mag dahilan na para kang STUDYANTE… SIR BAHA (tapos yung baha hanggang binti lang), MA’AM SINISIPON AKO. Yung responsibilidad mo sa trabaho mo palagi mong isipin, tawag dun pagmamahal sa COMPANY na pinasukan mo, tawag dun PAGPAPAHALAGA sa trabaho na pinasukan mo. Oo mahirap na ikayaman mo, dahil hindi sayo, pero ito yung dahilan kung bakit kumikita at nagkaka pera ka!!! Ituring mong iyo dahil sa trabaho na pinapasukan mo yan ang dahilan ng ikinabubuhay mo!!! Pahalagahan mo, mahalin mo. [If you enter as a worker, do your job. Don’t make excuses like a student… ‘Sir, there’s a flood’ (but the water is only up to your ankles), ‘Ma’am, I have a cold.’ Always remember your responsibility at work. That’s called love for the company you work for. That’s called valuing the job you have. Yes, it may not make you rich because it’s not yours, but this is the reason why you earn and get paid! Treat it as your own because your job is what sustains your livelihood! Value it, love it.]”
OP pointed out ‘dedication’ to one’s work despite challenges, urging employees to adopt a sense of ownership and responsibility, as their livelihoods depend on it. For her, while the job may not directly make someone wealthy, it is nonetheless the primary source of income and should be valued as such. So, despite the inclement weather, she was able to go to work and even posed for a photo. However, people ask: is this actually a ‘flex’?
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The post was met with mixed reactions, with many people criticizing her point.. While some agreed with OP’s perspective, others expressed concerns about the potential for burnout and questioned the level of loyalty that should be expected from employees.
One user sarcastically responded, “Tama yan te, magpa-trending ka tapos mag-vlog ka nalang, at least pag sumikat ka di ka na papasok sa work mo. Alam ko diskarte mo lang ‘to hahahhaa. [That’s right, girl. Make yourself trend, then just start vlogging. At least if you get famous, you won’t have to go to work anymore. I know this is just part of your strategy, hahaha].” This comment reflects the growing trend of individuals turning to alternative income streams, such as social media influencing, as a way to escape the perceived drudgery of traditional employment.
Other users were more critical of OP’s sentiments. One commenter wrote: “Pag namatay ka papalitan ka lang ng company mo. Pero ikaw kakalimutan ka lang ng company na ‘yan… tandaan nyo kapalit-palit lang tayo sa mata ng mga kumpanya. [When you die, your company will just replace you. But as for you, that company will simply forget about you… remember, we are all replaceable in the eyes of companies.]” This reaction echoes the belief that companies do not offer long-term loyalty to their employees, who are often viewed as replaceable.
Some also took to the comment section to share DOLE’s Labor Advisory No. 17 which states the employees’ right to skip work during weather disturbances and similar occurrences. “Employees who fail fail or refuse to work by reason of imminent danger resulting from weather disturbances and similar occurrences shall not be subject to any administrative sanction,” the document states.
Some users also commented on Atty. Chel Diokno’s video about the matter.
@attycheldiokno Sa panahon ng bagyo, bawal kang piliting pumasok sa trabaho. Alamin ang iyong mga karapatan! #EmployeeRights #DOLE #LegalLifehack #tiktoklawyer #lawyersoftiktok #lawyerphilippines #philippinestiktok ♬ original sound – Atty. Chel Diokno
Meanwhile, some users took a more balanced stance. One stating: “Ang sad lang kasi wala naman masama sa sinabi nya. She is a grateful employee. Nothing wrong with that… Being grateful sa employment mo should be ok. All the best to you Miss. Hope someday, you get a promotion and be able to put up your own business na irerespeto at mamahalin ng empleyado mo! [I hope that one day, you get a promotion and are able to start your own business, one that your employees will respect and love!]”
OP’s post raises important questions about the nature of employment in today’s society. Should employees be expected to give their all to their jobs, even when the company may not reciprocate with the same level of commitment? Is it reasonable to view work as a primary source of identity and purpose, or should boundaries be set to protect personal well-being?
The debate surrounding OP’s post highlights a fundamental tension in modern employment: the balance between personal responsibility and the reality of being a replaceable cog in a much larger corporate machine. As the workforce continues to evolve, particularly with the rise of freelance and gig economies, discussions like these reflect the changing expectations of both employees and employers.
This viral Facebook post is just one of many examples of how social media can serve as a forum for complex conversations about work, loyalty, and self-worth. As OP’s message continues to circulate, it remains a reminder of the diverse perspectives that exist within today’s workforce—and the ongoing struggle to define the proper relationship between employee and employer in a fast-changing world.
To all the working Filipinos out there, it’s important to know your rights, most especially your worth.
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