Pros
I like how flexible the work arrangement is. The salary package and benefits are quite generous.
Cons
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 I’m not new to the meeting culture but for a FinTech company they still practice some outdated ways of working, back to back meetings is the norm, there are some days I have no vacant time to do what I actually needed to do, making the meetings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.