What is Life for Job Order Street Sweepers in the City Governments of Davao Region? A Phenomenological Study

Authors

  • Glenne Berja Lagura Davao del Norte State College
  • Victoria O Ligan University of Mindanao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17722/ijme.v11i1.991

Keywords:

phenomenological inquiry, job order street sweepers, job satisfaction, quality of life, Philippines

Abstract

The purpose of this phenomenological undertaking is to describe the lived realities of the street sweepers working in the City Local Government Units (CLGUs) in Davao Region, Philippines. In-depth Interview (IDI) and Focus Group Discussion were employed in collecting the data. Findings revealed that they are working with no security of tenure leading to meager compensation and non-existent benefits. Dearth of necessary work implements and bureaucratic red tape were found out as predicaments encountered other than insecurity and vulnerability of the work. In solving the problems encountered, loan dependence and moonlighting turned out to be the primary solution aside from perseverance to the job, detachment and nonchalance as well as their wishful thinking.  Out from the generated results, it can be learned that they desire recognition and respect and environmental responsibility among citizenry needs to be cultivated. Amidst the deprivation due to the nature of their employment, there is pride and satisfaction in doing their job. Though a street sweeper’s work is hard and unenviable, job security continues to be an elusive dream.

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Published

30-06-2018

How to Cite

Lagura, G. B., & Ligan, V. O. (2018). What is Life for Job Order Street Sweepers in the City Governments of Davao Region? A Phenomenological Study. International Journal of Management Excellence (ISSN: 2292-1648), 11(1), 1498–1512. https://doi.org/10.17722/ijme.v11i1.991