Common Hiring Myths About Agencies—And the Truth from SFI

Debunking the Chismis, One Hiring Myth at a Time

Let’s be real—when people hear the word “agency”, some start imagining hidden fees, sketchy contracts, and a mysterious HR department that disappears after deployment. We've heard all the myths at Servicio Filipino Inc. (SFI). And while we’d love to hire a myth-busting mascot in a superhero cape, we figured this article might work just as well.

So, let’s put those doubts to rest, once and for all.

MYTH #1: “May bayad ba to? Baka may processing fee ‘yan!”

TRUTH: Walang bayad, bes!

Let’s set the record straight: SFI does not charge applicants processing or placement fees. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. We’re not here to take your hard-earned savings just to get a job. Our clients (a.k.a. the companies that need your skills) shoulder the cost of recruitment and onboarding. Your only job is to ace the interview and be ready to work.

MYTH #2: “Agencies take huge cuts from your salary.”

TRUTH: This is not a teleserye. Walang manggugulang dito.

Contrary to popular belief (and some questionable TikToks), SFI does not deduct any hidden charges from your salary. What’s agreed in your contract is what you get—plain and simple. Your payslip shouldn’t look like a mystery puzzle; we ensure it doesn’t.

MYTH #3: “Agency jobs are unstable. Anytime, puwedeng tanggalin.”

TRUTH: Your job’s not a magic show—it won’t disappear without reason.

While it’s true that some positions are project-based, SFI ensures contract terms are clear from the start. Whether under a fixed-term or renewable agreement, you’ll know your start date, end date (if any), and scope of work. No surprises, no vanishing acts.

Bonus truth: We also help redeploy qualified workers whose contracts have ended. When one door closes, we’re already trying to open another for you.

MYTH #4: “Agency jobs are only for low-level positions.”

TRUTH: Don’t underestimate us—our talent pool is as vast as your favorite unli-rice spot.

From engineers to executive assistants, janitors to logistics managers, SFI hires across multiple levels and industries—IFM, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. If you’ve got the skills, we’ve got a match.

MYTH #5: “Walang benefits ‘pag agency ka.”

TRUTH: Of course, we have benefits—this isn’t a pirate ship.

Our deployed employees are entitled to all legally mandated benefits—SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay, and rest days, to name a few. Other perks may include hazard pay, uniforms, and even shuttle service depending on the client and job role. We’re not just checking boxes but ensuring you’re taken care of.

In Summary:

We know trust is earned, and agencies sometimes get a bad rap. But at SFI, we’re not just matching people with jobs—we’re building careers with integrity, transparency, and the right amount of humor to keep it real.

Found the truth? Now find your job. Send your resume to marketing@serviciofilipino.com or apply to https://talentsource.asia/jobseeker-register/, where real jobs and real growth begin.