What is the hiring process like at GCash?

- very good compensation and bonuses - supportive bosses, doesnt get mad when you make mistakes - no strict time in - easy to file leaves - will allow you to have work life balance

- very very fast paced and revenue driven - unclear structure of roles - very slow hiring process (2-3 months)

Honestly, I didn’t experience anything good during my time here.. no support, no proper leadership, and no clear direction for the work.

The biggest issue was leadership within the commercial data department. This person didn’t have a strong background in analytics and never understood the technical work the team was doing. Instead of solving real problems, they focused on internal politics and maintaining a good image with senior leaders. They were reportedly referred by top management and held a lot of influence, but it wasn’t used in a way that helped the team grow or succeed. The leadership style reminded us of politics in the country - confident on the surface, but lacking the experience needed for the role. Sadly, they even seemed proud of that. The environment became extremely toxic, and there was a clear lack of self-awareness at leadership levels. Many of us felt stressed, burned out, and unappreciated. Workloads weren’t distributed fairly. Several individuals, reportedly brought into the team through internal connections, held senior roles despite having no technical background. Some couldn’t even write a basic SQL query but carried titles like Senior Manager and AVP. Worse, they often took credit for reports and analysis they had no part in. The real contributors were ignored, and proper recognition was never given. GCash promotes DEI and psychological safety on paper, but in reality, it felt like the complete opposite. Many team members experienced ongoing stress and emotional exhaustion - including anxiety, burnout, and serious mental fatigue - with no support from leadership or HR. RETALIATION was a real concern - people who spoke up often felt they were being punished through forms of mental and emotional harassment, to the point where leaving felt like the only way to protect their well-being. The employee engagement survey (GPulse) failed year after year, especially in this commercial data department, but leadership and HR never shared the true results or took meaningful action. The situation was worse than most people imagined. They continued hiring new people and bringing in external vendors, but the root problems were never addressed. If you’re applying to the commercial data department, be very cautious. The interviews may sound impressive, but the reality is far different. Turnover is extremely high, and within a few months, you’ll likely be the most tenured person on the team — already wondering if it’s time to leave.

I like how flexible the work arrangement is. The salary package and benefits are quite generous.

This is the job that actually broke me inside. I’ve had poor mental health while working for GCash. It got to a point where my chronic stress was so bad that I barely recognize myself anymore. I was only going through the motion just to get to the next payday. I was constantly on edge because the demands were endless. My weekend anxiety got worse because I’m always thinking of the next big project we have to work on. I’m not new to the meeting culture but for a FinTech company they still practice some outdated ways of working, back to back meetings is the norm, there are some days I have no vacant time to do what I actually needed to do, making the meetings counterproductive. Guidance is barely there but they expect you to know everything. Politics also comes into play with the upper management so if you’re not a good foot-kisser like me, then don’t expect empathy from some of the bosses. The HR partners are also not the best I’ve experienced, the insincerity was really obvious. You can tell they do not care about the employees they’re not close with. This used to be my dream company because it did sound prestigious and future-proof, I like what it stands out for and how relevant it is is for an ordinary Filipino person, but I guess what’s on the outside is not always aligned on what’s on the inside. This is my personal experience and I think how good your experience with this company will depend on the team you’ll belong in and the boss you’re working for. It can work for some really gritty people but it could come with a cost.

The pay and perks. They give a ton of allowance like clothing allowance, rice allowance, electricity, etc. You can request a company phone and laptop, any brand you like.

No onboarding process. RTO is 3 times a week. Everything is a rush, no proper time management. Their pipeline process is a mess. Don't recommend to fresh grad because this company will make you hate the tech corpo life.