Forklift operator / myLot

Manila, Philippines

August 24, 2020 8:00am CST

Are you also a forklift operator like me? I was currently vacant for the mean time. I resign from my company. I can't see myself getting old in that place. Here in Manila, Philippines the standard working hours for every blue collar job is 8 hours. I don't have overtime work. And it's not good. Because it's the only way for me to get paid more. I don't have week end work as well. So my salary is not good enough. But I believe, not all company is the same. I believe there are many good companies that pays well and took care of their employees. What about you guys? How's your career as a forklift operator/material handler?

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Simone

@Janet357 (75646)

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24 Aug 20

I think you better look for better paying job.

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winterlion

@winterlion (76)

• Manila, Philippines

25 Aug 20

Yes I was thinking of other ways but this is my last resort for survival for the mean time.

Jim Bauer

@porwest (91089)

• United States

25 Aug 20

Currently I am in sales and paid both an hourly base rate and a commission. But I have done many jobs in the past. Including driving forklifts. I do not stay in jobs that do not pay me what I need to not only survive, but to be able to put away money as well for the future.

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winterlion

@winterlion (76)

• Manila, Philippines

27 Aug 20

Being on sales I believe requires a lot of talent and practice. I admire salesman like you sir. Perhaps the sales sometimes depends on the popularity of the brand so I believe it is a smart way to start the career alongside the widely distinguished brands. The talents of the salesman can be more enhanced and more powerful upon having a closure on a sale.Do you agree?

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (91089)

• United States

31 Aug 20

@winterlion It's a tough business and a bit cut throat at times, but it is what it is. And yes. It does take some talent I suppose to close the sale. The only benefit to my current position is that it is business to business, so what I am selling the customer absolutely already needs. I just have to convince them that they need to get what they need from me as opposed to the other guy.

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