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I received an email from Mike asking me how I deal with holidays and time-off with the Online Filipino Specialists (OFS).
Mike said he gives his 14 OFS 25 days off a year. He found that rather than going into the specifics on US versus Philippines holidays and time-off, he gives his OFS 25 paid days off throughout the year.
This is a great idea! Giving your OFS a fixed number of paid days off gives them the ability to plan ahead, and they’d feel your trust.
Speaking of holidays and paid time-off – I often receive questions about how we go about it with our OFS at OnlineJobs.ph: Honestly, I don’t really track my OFS’ times off. They can take as much time-off as they want or need; All I ask them is to let me know.
I don’t really care which holidays they’re taking off or how they spend their days-off; as long as I am kept in the loop and made aware beforehand, that’s good enough for me. Some of my OFS go on vacation but still take a little time off their day to check on their tasks, which is great!
My OFS being sick doesn’t count, of course. I don’t have to be told ahead of time because no one knows when they’re going to need medical attention, but I would like to know as soon as they can so I’ll know how I could help.
Maternity and paternity leaves are something else. This crash-course should help.
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so are you paying on the days they take off?
Hi Preston,
Thank you for your comment. No, during our day off we are not paid. But we do have paid time off (medical leaves, personal leaves, etc.)
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Im hoping to be part of your company.
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im interested
Hello Ma’am.
I’m looking full-time online job.
I hope you will choose me . I can start ASAP .
Thank you.
Best regards,
Dominga
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I hope to be a part on your company ,iam intereated full time its time to my opportunity
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I am interested full time its time to my apportunity
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I am passionate about video editing, and I am excited about the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with your company. I am confident that my skills and experience would make me an invaluable asset to your team.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further.
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I am a senior highschool graduate of 2022-2023. And starting August 29 I will be a freshman college student of BS psychology. I am very passionate about writing and editing covers and videos since 2018 up until today and I was hospital to get a job to help my school needs.
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Madelyn Ibe
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