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My CPA career
I wanted to share this for anyone who feels they're behind in their career.
Here's my journey:
2014: Started my career in audit at SGV & Co. with a basic salary of ₱14,500.
2016–2022: Left audit and worked in different fields. My basic salary gradually increased from ₱36,000 to ₱72,000.
2022–2023: Returned to audit by joining EY GDS. I came back with a ₱70,000 basic salary and left at ₱80,000.
2024: Joined PwC AC Manila as a Manager 1 with a ₱89,000 basic salary.
2025: ₱117,000 basic salary (Manager 2).
2026: ₱134,000 basic salary (Manager 3).
One thing never changed: I consistently received the lowest possible performance bonus.
I'm not the brightest person in the room. I'm not the best performer either. Returning to audit after being away for six years was one of the hardest decisions I've made. I had to relearn technical knowledge, adapt to changes in the profession, and rebuild my confidence.
There were times when I questioned my value, especially during bonus season. It's easy to compare yourself with others when the numbers come out.
But as the years passed, I realized that bonuses only tell part of the story. Your basic salary progression often reflects how your company values your role, responsibilities, and long-term potential.
Looking back, what stands out isn't the annual bonus. It's the journey—from ₱14,500 as a fresh graduate in 2014, taking a detour outside audit, returning after six years, and eventually reaching a ₱134,000 basic salary in 2026.
I know this may seem small compared to the salaries of some of my colleagues or classmates, especially considering it has been 12 years since I started working. ***But comparison has a way of stealing the joy from your own progress.*** When I look at where I started and the path I've taken, I'm genuinely happy with how my career has progressed.
To anyone who's changing careers, starting over, or feeling left behind: your path doesn't have to be linear. Keep learning, stay dependable, and trust that consistent effort compounds over time.
Everyone has a different timeline. This one is mine, and I'm grateful for it.
#philippines #ph
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I wanted to share this for anyone who feels they're behind in their career.
Here's my journey:
2014: Started my career in audit at SGV & Co. with a basic salary of ₱14,500.
2016–2022: Left audit and worked in different fields. My basic salary gradually increased from ₱36,000 to ₱72,000.
2022–2023: Returned to audit by joining EY GDS. I came back with a ₱70,000 basic salary and left at ₱80,000.
2024: Joined PwC AC Manila as a Manager 1 with a ₱89,000 basic salary.
2025: ₱117,000 basic salary (Manager 2).
2026: ₱134,000 basic salary (Manager 3).
One thing never changed: I consistently received the lowest possible performance bonus.
I'm not the brightest person in the room. I'm not the best performer either. Returning to audit after being away for six years was one of the hardest decisions I've made. I had to relearn technical knowledge, adapt to changes in the profession, and rebuild my confidence.
There were times when I questioned my value, especially during bonus season. It's easy to compare yourself with others when the numbers come out.
But as the years passed, I realized that bonuses only tell part of the story. Your basic salary progression often reflects how your company values your role, responsibilities, and long-term potential.
Looking back, what stands out isn't the annual bonus. It's the journey—from ₱14,500 as a fresh graduate in 2014, taking a detour outside audit, returning after six years, and eventually reaching a ₱134,000 basic salary in 2026.
I know this may seem small compared to the salaries of some of my colleagues or classmates, especially considering it has been 12 years since I started working. ***But comparison has a way of stealing the joy from your own progress.*** When I look at where I started and the path I've taken, I'm genuinely happy with how my career has progressed.
To anyone who's changing careers, starting over, or feeling left behind: your path doesn't have to be linear. Keep learning, stay dependable, and trust that consistent effort compounds over time.
Everyone has a different timeline. This one is mine, and I'm grateful for it.
#philippines #ph
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