Recently, talking about the changes in the industry over the past few years, one can't help but feel emotional.

17 years ago, the gambling industry was not really competitive.

Back then, there were no rampant "pig-killing plates," mainly because there were not many people in the industry, and those who did promotions could still make money legitimately, without the need for underhanded tactics. However, as the number of people increased and competition intensified, dirty tricks naturally began to emerge.

The real "era of internal competition" actually started in 2019. Some say it only began in 2018 and didn't even reach its peak then. At that time, "Neck" hadn't made much money, and it wasn't until 2019 that he really took off, with the World Cup year being just a minor showcase of his capabilities.

Let's talk about salaries and vacations:

By 2017, there were already some positions in Makati with double weekends off, and although many still had only one day off per month, the base salary could reach 6000, and those willing to endure hardships could indeed earn a decent monthly income.

Speaking of welfare planning, "Neck" was indeed a pioneer in industry benefits. His implementation of 9 days work followed by 4 days off was considered a "conscientious company" at the time. In comparison, the Eastern Group was still on a 12 days work and 1 day off schedule, and the same was true for Wanhe Gym and Pearl Hotel.

Looking back now, those years, though tough, were also the most innocent and hopeful times in the industry.