Hello Hive! I’m Jayson also Known as @jaylasola from the poetically known "Pearl of the Orient Seas," the Philippines. I’m 37 years old. I was born in Hindang, Leyte, and now reside in Talisay City, Cebu.
My mother is from Leyte, and my father is from Talisay City, Cebu. That’s why we often traveled between Leyte and Cebu—and that’s how I developed a love to travel. By the way, I'm the seventh among nine siblings. We weren’t wealthy, but I couldn’t say we were extremely poor because my parents made to provide our basic needs. Despite our hardships, my parents prioritized our education, and I’m very thankful and proud of them. We might not be financially rich, but we were rich in love.
My College Journey
When I started college, I truly experienced hardship— with my parents and siblings away, I had to fend for myself. I took up Business Administration, majoring in Human Resource Development Management. I rented a room and managed my daily expenses, and my tuition was supported by my siblings. When I was in my fourth year, things got even tougher because there were so many financial obligations, and my allowance wasn’t enough since I had started my on-the-job training (OJT). But giving up school never crossed my mind. Instead, I thought about what I could do to keep going and graduate.
That’s why I decided to apply to become a working student at my school, and I’m grateful to our dean for allowing it—even though my schedule was extremely hectic. I promised that I could handle working, studying, and doing OJT. I’d wake up at 3 a.m. to prepare and clean the school rooms until 5 a.m. Then I’d go back to the boarding house by about 5:30 a.m., take a bath, eat, and travel by 6:30 a.m. to where I did my OJT, which ran from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. After OJT, I’d go straight to my classes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Despite the difficulty and how busy I was, I still managed my time well and graduated.
I am deeply thankful to God that I was able to do everything, because of my strong faith in His plan for me—and also thanks to my parents and siblings’ support.
Finding a Job
After graduating from college, I believed that everything would finally get easier. But it turned out to be just as hard—most companies require experience. As a fresh graduate, I wasn’t accepted because they favored applicants with prior experience.
I remember applying to a pawnshop once: 25 of us took the exam, and only 10 passed, so those 10 of us proceeded to the interview. Unfortunately, only 5 cleared the interviews. I felt a bit happy and sympathetic—sorry for the ones who didn’t make it. I had high expectations of being hired, especially since we were down to 5 out of 25 applicants. Yet, only one applicant was selected—and unfortunately, I wasn’t chosen; the person hired was known by someone at the pawnshop.
I wasn’t disappointed because I wasn’t accepted—I was upset because of how they handled it: they invited us to exams and interviews, but in the end, they only accepted someone they already knew.
Months passed, and the routine never changed—same result in every job application. One day, I searched online and found a company looking for an HR Assistant. I felt hesitant to apply—afraid it might end up the same—but decided to go for it since I had nothing to lose at that time. After the interview with the CEO, the HR supervisor told me they would contact me. A week went by, and still no word.
I messaged my sister in Canada, saying I might consider going abroad—maybe my luck wasn’t here in the Philippines. While I was looking at agencies online, I received a call from an unregistered number. When I answered, I was surprised—it was from the company I’d applied to! They said I had been accepted; they had just forgotten to call me. And that's how I got my first job as an HR Assistant.
After three months in my job as an HR Assistant, the management informed me that I was already regularized because they appreciated my performance. Then, after nine months, my sixth sibling—my brother—decided to start an agency for a USA J1 paid internship program. He asked me to join and help him.
So, I submitted my resignation letter to my HR supervisor. She accepted it and forwarded it to our CEO. The next day, I was called in by the CEO. I assumed she had received my resignation letter since I was being called.
To my surprise, the CEO said, “Jayson, we have good news for you—we're offering you the supervisory position since the current supervisor resigned.” I was shocked and asked her if she had received my resignation letter. That’s when she told me she hadn’t received any resignation letter from me.
It turned out, my HR supervisor was the one who submitted a resignation letter—the CEO hadn’t expected that I also wanted to resign. I then explained my reason: that I needed to help my brother with his small business. The CEO accepted my resignation with a smile on her face and said, “You made the right decision—family first.”
Even though I only worked with them for a short time, I’m incredibly thankful and grateful for the opportunity they gave me.
Years went by. After working for several years in my brother’s business, I still felt there was an empty space in my heart. I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for—but I continued working.
Joining Hive
Then one day, my sister @kellyane introduced me to a platform called “Hive.” At first, I was hesitant to join. But as she continued to explain it to me, I became amazed and slowly started to feel interested. Days passed, and I finally understood how the platform worked—its benefits, and its unique vibe that set it apart from other social media platforms.
Hive has awakened my lifelong passions for photography, travel, and discovering new cuisines, and it gives me joy to share those experiences in ways that inspire others. This platform has filled the emptiness I’ve carried in my heart — and I hope it offers the same meaningful connection and fulfillment to others who might be searching for it too.
This is the start of my journey—let go of the old, grow into the new, and flourish together. After all, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
My mother is from Leyte, and my father is from Talisay City, Cebu. That’s why we often traveled between Leyte and Cebu—and that’s how I developed a love to travel. By the way, I'm the seventh among nine siblings. We weren’t wealthy, but I couldn’t say we were extremely poor because my parents made to provide our basic needs. Despite our hardships, my parents prioritized our education, and I’m very thankful and proud of them. We might not be financially rich, but we were rich in love.
My College Journey
When I started college, I truly experienced hardship— with my parents and siblings away, I had to fend for myself. I took up Business Administration, majoring in Human Resource Development Management. I rented a room and managed my daily expenses, and my tuition was supported by my siblings. When I was in my fourth year, things got even tougher because there were so many financial obligations, and my allowance wasn’t enough since I had started my on-the-job training (OJT). But giving up school never crossed my mind. Instead, I thought about what I could do to keep going and graduate.
That’s why I decided to apply to become a working student at my school, and I’m grateful to our dean for allowing it—even though my schedule was extremely hectic. I promised that I could handle working, studying, and doing OJT. I’d wake up at 3 a.m. to prepare and clean the school rooms until 5 a.m. Then I’d go back to the boarding house by about 5:30 a.m., take a bath, eat, and travel by 6:30 a.m. to where I did my OJT, which ran from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. After OJT, I’d go straight to my classes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Despite the difficulty and how busy I was, I still managed my time well and graduated.
I am deeply thankful to God that I was able to do everything, because of my strong faith in His plan for me—and also thanks to my parents and siblings’ support.
Finding a Job
After graduating from college, I believed that everything would finally get easier. But it turned out to be just as hard—most companies require experience. As a fresh graduate, I wasn’t accepted because they favored applicants with prior experience.
I remember applying to a pawnshop once: 25 of us took the exam, and only 10 passed, so those 10 of us proceeded to the interview. Unfortunately, only 5 cleared the interviews. I felt a bit happy and sympathetic—sorry for the ones who didn’t make it. I had high expectations of being hired, especially since we were down to 5 out of 25 applicants. Yet, only one applicant was selected—and unfortunately, I wasn’t chosen; the person hired was known by someone at the pawnshop.
I wasn’t disappointed because I wasn’t accepted—I was upset because of how they handled it: they invited us to exams and interviews, but in the end, they only accepted someone they already knew.
Months passed, and the routine never changed—same result in every job application. One day, I searched online and found a company looking for an HR Assistant. I felt hesitant to apply—afraid it might end up the same—but decided to go for it since I had nothing to lose at that time. After the interview with the CEO, the HR supervisor told me they would contact me. A week went by, and still no word.
I messaged my sister in Canada, saying I might consider going abroad—maybe my luck wasn’t here in the Philippines. While I was looking at agencies online, I received a call from an unregistered number. When I answered, I was surprised—it was from the company I’d applied to! They said I had been accepted; they had just forgotten to call me. And that's how I got my first job as an HR Assistant.
After three months in my job as an HR Assistant, the management informed me that I was already regularized because they appreciated my performance. Then, after nine months, my sixth sibling—my brother—decided to start an agency for a USA J1 paid internship program. He asked me to join and help him.
So, I submitted my resignation letter to my HR supervisor. She accepted it and forwarded it to our CEO. The next day, I was called in by the CEO. I assumed she had received my resignation letter since I was being called.
To my surprise, the CEO said, “Jayson, we have good news for you—we're offering you the supervisory position since the current supervisor resigned.” I was shocked and asked her if she had received my resignation letter. That’s when she told me she hadn’t received any resignation letter from me.
It turned out, my HR supervisor was the one who submitted a resignation letter—the CEO hadn’t expected that I also wanted to resign. I then explained my reason: that I needed to help my brother with his small business. The CEO accepted my resignation with a smile on her face and said, “You made the right decision—family first.”
Even though I only worked with them for a short time, I’m incredibly thankful and grateful for the opportunity they gave me.
Years went by. After working for several years in my brother’s business, I still felt there was an empty space in my heart. I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for—but I continued working.
Joining Hive
Then one day, my sister @kellyane introduced me to a platform called “Hive.” At first, I was hesitant to join. But as she continued to explain it to me, I became amazed and slowly started to feel interested. Days passed, and I finally understood how the platform worked—its benefits, and its unique vibe that set it apart from other social media platforms.
Hive has awakened my lifelong passions for photography, travel, and discovering new cuisines, and it gives me joy to share those experiences in ways that inspire others. This platform has filled the emptiness I’ve carried in my heart — and I hope it offers the same meaningful connection and fulfillment to others who might be searching for it too.
This is the start of my journey—let go of the old, grow into the new, and flourish together. After all, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.