Usap Tayo: What did you spend your first salary in Australia on?
Supporting family: A number of Filipinos prioritised sending money to their parents and children back home.
Personal treats and milestones: Others spent on memorable purchases such as clothes, fishing gear, a bidet, or even a scratchy ticket, reflecting both necessity and the joy of a first paycheck.
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