Wala ka pa sa realidad #03: A GUIDE TO FIRST TIME JOB SEEKER ACT
Republic Act No. 11261 Full Title AN ACT WAIVING GOVERNMENT FEES AND CHARGES IN THE ISSUANCE OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF FIRST TIME JOBSEEKERS. Short Title FIRST TIME JOBSEEKERS ASSISTANCE ACT -- Another trip down memory lane of a fresh graduate in 2023. For this episode of WKPSR, I reminisce my experience in utilizing this law: how I enjoyed the "privilege" (well, it's a right or "incentive") and got stressed over the (mis)interpretation of one concerned government agencies in its implementation. You can read the law here and its IRR or stay as I'll talk about it, explain what it means for fresh grads, what it entails, and how to actually avail its benefits. I will also share a cautionary tale when or if a government agency tries to manipulate you in giving up the perks you deserve because they did not know any better! More #lifehacks along the way and personal tips in the end. WHAT IS THE LAW? Basically, it waives the fe...