Working in Lipa City than in Manila: Is it a yay or nay?
Remotely Philippines • July 29, 2022
Lipa City and Manila were both known to have the best and most flourishing industries in the Philippines. Many investors and business owners put their companies in Lipa and Manila. With this, job opportunities have increased in both areas.
If you’re a career man or a career woman and currently looking for job opportunities, one of the deciding factors that you might consider is the work location. Work location is a significant factor because it can affect job satisfaction and the work-life balance of each employee. If you are currently looking for a job opportunity and find it hard to decide where to work between the two local areas, you may consider Lipa, and here’s why:
What are the Advantages of working in Lipa than in Manila?
- Lower cost of living
- Less pollution and a Stress-free environment
- Lower population
- Better public transportation
- Presents a lot of Business Opportunities
Lower cost of living
It is relatively inexpensive to work in Lipa City compared to Manila which is known for its high cost of living. One consideration is the price of goods and services, transportation, rent, and other commodities, which are way more inexpensive in provinces like Lipa. Many working individuals prefer a lower cost of expenses rather than having a high salary but with higher expenditure. With the relatively high inflation rate nowadays, people should be more practical and find ways to save money.
Moreover, a lower cost of living is a vital consideration for employed individuals like accountants. Accountants are usually practicing the cost-benefit principle even in their own lives. They may look for job opportunities wherein the benefits outweigh the cost. Therefore, there is a higher chance that working in Lipa City is highly favorable and considered by many accountants.
Less pollution and a Stress-free environment
Although Lipa City has a lot of establishments, businesses, and residential places, it has less pollution than Manila. Lipa City has a lot of places with trees, flowers, and fresh waters. On the other hand, Manila has only a small part that remained unpolluted, be it land, air, or water.
We all know that pollution is harmful to one’s health. Working individuals must consider working in a less populated area, especially if they have families who care for them. This factor is advantageous to employed individuals that are health conservative and prone to stress like accountants. Accountants are usually prone to health problems due to tons of paperwork, lack of sleep, and pressure because of their working environment. So, working in a less polluted and stress-free environment is highly favorable to accountants and other working individuals.
Lower population
Lipa City has less population compared to Manila. According to World Population Review, the population of Lipa as of 2021 is estimated at 396,223, while Manila has a 14,158,573 population. This factor is significant to consider in this current time that we are now facing the pandemic. Since Lipa City has a lesser population than Manila, we can say that people who work in Lipa City have a lower chance of being exposed to the virus.
With this, employees with a low immune system will prefer to work in a safer environment. It will be advantageous for the employees to work in a safer place, especially if there is a higher risk of exposure to the virus. Furthermore, most companies in Lipa City are also open to a work-from-home or hybrid working setup. Just like in Manila, the companies here in Lipa City can also adapt to the needs of the employees by providing flexible working schedules. It makes Lipa City more competitive in terms of safety and flexibility.
Better public transportation
Due to less population, heavy traffic is rare in Lipa. Furthermore, establishments, stores, companies, and residential areas here are accessible. With this, working individuals find it more comfortable to work in this local area than in Manila because it saves time and effort. Moreover, it makes their working day productive since they do not need to spend so many hours of travel time when going to and from their work or office. This advantage is highly preferable for accountants who aim to be productive.
Presents a lot of Business Opportunities
Although Manila is known to be the center of job opportunities, Lipa City is one of the fastest emerging cities in the south. Many provinces like Lipa City are no longer rural and isolated. Because of its potential and booming economy, the investors continuously show interest in building their firms inside the premises of Lipa City.
Currently, Lipa City has business outsourcing industries, manufacturing, and electronics industries which continuously opens a lot of opportunities for job seekers. Those employees in other neighboring provinces may not need to go to Manila to have a better working opportunity because Lipa City is already competitive in terms of giving a good career path for the employees and future job seekers.
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