Unexpected jobs: First work experiences of Filipinos in Australia

In this episode of Usap Tayo, we discussed the first jobs of some Filipinos in Australia and how they ended up in roles they never imagined they could handle and succeed in.

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Key Points

• Some Filipinos in Australia shared their first jobs, which they did not expect, but which strengthened their character and lives in a new country.
• Some started in manual or entry-level roles such as kitchen hand, cleaner, and food server as their initial step.
• These experiences became a pathway to learning workplace culture and saving for bigger opportunities.

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Mga trabahong ‘di inakala: unang karanasan ng mga Pinoy sa Australia

SBS Filipino

10:06Filipino

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