danoma 94 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hello, Is it easy to find in Cebu filipinos that speak and write a good english (better than mine I hope ) and are computer litterate (simple stuff like using a browser, filling forms etc) ? How, in general, is the employee's attitude in the philippines ? What's the best way to hire these people ? Create a company in the ph or maybe use an intermediary ? Thank you Link to post Share on other sites
ozboy 6,594 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The thing is alot can write, read and sing ''English" but cannot speak...n sure but they r more than competent re computers.....thats livelyhood for some lol Link to post Share on other sites
shadow 18,483 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The thing is alot can write, read and sing ''English" but cannot speak...n sure but they r more than competent re computers.....thats livelyhood for some lol I would say that many can read, write, sing, and speak English well enough, but they understand it little if at all! Larry in Dumaguete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
liquido 1,603 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The cream of the crop has left the country.... Link to post Share on other sites
Brucewayne 3,803 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 There are plenty of bright college people who would fit the bill, but you have to remember that you will have to jump through hoops if you are starting a legit business. Link to post Share on other sites
For Real 3,253 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hello, Is it easy to find in Cebu filipinos that speak and write a good english (better than mine I hope ) and are computer litterate (simple stuff like using a browser, filling forms etc) ? Easier to find on Date in Asia or Filipino heart - chat online to see if they can converse - if they say you are so handsome sir then they must have good comprehension. How, in general, is the employee's attitude in the philippines ? Generally good, attitude is generally proportional to income What's the best way to hire these people ? Create a company in the ph or maybe use an intermediary ? freelancer dot com, elance dot com or odesk dot com if you are not in the Philippines 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mandingo 3,625 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Having worked with many Filipinos I can say that even if they speak and write perfect English 8 out of 10 times they do not fully understand the entire directions you just gave them. Partly my fault I suppose, maybe I spoke to fast or assumed they were like me and just understood certain things without elaborations. Now (time permitting) after giving them directions I ask them to repeat back what I just said and ask what they are going to do. Most of the time they just smile and say I don't know, now I find one that does understand and give him/he the instructions in detail then that person passes those instructions on. As far as attitude goes most have good attitudes to a point, especially if they are dealing with a supervisor or someone who they think they need to kiss up to. The problem I have encountered is they tend to get arrogant and uppity with other Filipinos who they are jealous of or who they think they are better than. Example: I have a girl that is a clerk from Manila, light skin, tall with an obvious Spanish blood line. She thinks she better than the short, dark skinned girl from the mountains and when she found out that the dark skinned girl made more money than her she wanted to quit. I said bye and don't let he door hit you on the ass on the way out. She just could not comprehend that she was not better than the mountain girl. Edited July 1, 2012 by Mandingo 3 Link to post Share on other sites
For Real 3,253 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Having worked with many Filipinos I can say that even if they speak and write perfect English 8 out of 10 times they do not fully understand the entire directions you just gave them. Partly my fault I suppose, maybe I spoke to fast or assumed they were like me and just understood certain things without elaborations. Now (time permitting) after giving them directions I ask them to repeat back what I just said and ask what they are going to do. Most of the time they just smile and say I don't know, now I find one that does understand and give him/he the instructions in detail then that person passes those instructions on. In China, answering "Yes" actually means maybe. In the Philippines its safe to assume answering "Yes" means the question has ended 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Davaoeno 37,739 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 In China, answering "Yes" actually means maybe. In the Philippines its safe to assume answering "Yes" means the question has ended I find that in the Phil yes often means no ! Especially if I just asked a question with a negative in it ie so you arent going to your mom's then ? and the answer"yes' of course means "no" lol The biggest communication problem I have with my gf is that she often doesnt the question that I actually asked but instead answers the question that she assumed that I asked ! Link to post Share on other sites
lazydays 1,306 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 She thinks she better than the short, dark skinned girl from the mountains Sadly that is very, very common amongst Asians. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
lazydays 1,306 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The biggest communication problem I have with my gf is that she often doesnt the question that I actually asked but instead answers the question that she assumed that I asked ! Likewise! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mabutiman 1,571 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I find that in the Phil yes often means no ! Especially if I just asked a question with a negative in it ie so you arent going to your mom's then ? and the answer"yes' of course means "no" lol The biggest communication problem I have with my gf is that she often doesnt the question that I actually asked but instead answers the question that she assumed that I asked ! maybe because your omitting words from the question you are asking her ???????? hahahaha ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Davaoeno 37,739 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 maybe because your omitting words from the question you are asking her ???????? hahahaha ... let me rephrase that !! where's that damn edit button when you need it ? [ its hard to see what you are typing when it takes several seconds for the letters to appear !] Link to post Share on other sites
shadow 18,483 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have a girl that is a clerk from Manila, light skin, tall with an obvious Spanish blood line. She thinks she better than the short, dark skinned girl from the mountains Usually even a short, dumpy, fat girl from Manila will feel herself superior to a tall light skinned girl from the mountains. Manila people often tend to look down their nose at anyone from "the province" (the province being anywhere outside Manila). Larry in Dumaguete 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mikejwoodnz 515 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Usually even a short, dumpy, fat girl from Manila will feel herself superior to a tall light skinned girl from the mountains. Manila people often tend to look down their nose at anyone from "the province" (the province being anywhere outside Manila). Larry in Dumaguete Usually even a short, dumpy, fat girl from Manila will feel herself superior to a tall light skinned girl from the mountains. Manila people often tend to look down their nose at anyone from "the province" (the province being anywhere outside Manila). Larry in Dumaguete Yes and I like the way the uppity Irish refer to their lesser brethren as "Bog Irish" Link to post Share on other sites
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