In this episode, Anna and Razel unpack the infamous "local experience" catch-22. How do you get local experience if no one will hire you without it?! From trying a retail job for the first time, delivering local papers, catalogues and flyers, cooking and fundraising for school community sausage sizzles and bake sales, to helping distribute meals to seniors in the community, we reflect on the stepping-stone gigs that gave us our very first Aussie references (and plenty of core memories).

In this episode:

• 💼 The catch-22 of "local experience" and how migrants navigate it
• 🌭 The strategic power of volunteering and casual gigs
• 🎲 A round of Resume Redact—guessing our weirdest job duties out of context
• 💬 The hidden lessons and resilience behind every survival job

What was your very first or oddest job when you moved to Australia? Slide into our DMs on Instagram or drop a comment below, we’d love to share your stories in an upcoming episode!

Disclaimer:

Just a quick heads-up before we dive in: the stories and opinions we share on Adobo Yarn are based purely on our own personal experiences and lighthearted reflections. We’re not career advisors or legal experts, so if you’re looking for formal migration or employment advice, definitely reach out to qualified professionals. Now, let’s get into the yarn!

Adobo Yarn is our story as Filipinos, navigating the migrant life in Australia. Here, we share stories that resonate. Middle-age (Gen X) wisdom, meno episodes, parenting hacks, unfiltered conversations, hilarious experiences, anecdotes and recipes that brought us comfort when we needed it. From raising babies to now young adults, and navigating the labyrinth that is Australia. Join the conversation!

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