Side Hustle Star: Filipino in Darwin juggles government job with creative gigs and collecting balikbayan boxes

In “Bakit Australia” series, a Filipino migrant in Darwin, Neil Arriola shared his Australian migrant journey and how he balances full-time work and a number of side gigs.

Filipino migrant in Darwin, Neil Arriola shared his Australian migrant journey and how he balances full-time work and a number of side gigs. Credit: Neil Carlo Arriola

Key Points

• Neil Arriola came to Australia as an international student and eventually moved to Darwin, where he found a clearer path to permanent residency.
• While employed in the public sector, Neil also pursues side gigs, including collecting balikbayan box services, photography, and community event hosting.
• Neil encourages new migrants to plan early for their career and migration goals to make the most of their time and investment in Australia.

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Side Hustle Star: Filipino in Darwin juggles government job with creative gigs and collecting balikbayan boxes

SBS Filipino

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Set a plan for what you want to do and the pathway to take, so that time and money won’t be wasted.

Neil Arriola, Filipino migrant in Darwin, NT

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