Why So Many Filipino Gen Zs And Millennials Work Multiple Jobs | Insight | Philippines
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In the Philippines, having one job is increasingly not enough. From delivery riders and freelancers to content creators and aspiring entrepreneurs, millions of young Filipinos are embracing "raket culture" — the pursuit of multiple income streams. Some are chasing financial independence and a better lifestyle. Others are simply trying to keep up with rising living costs and stagnant wages. As side-hustle culture becomes a defining feature of life for Gen Z and millennials, what is driving the trend? What toll does it take on workers, and what does it reveal about the Philippine economy? 00:00 Introduction 01:19 One rider, two jobs, 14-hour days 03:39 Why ‘raket’ culture is booming in the Philippines 07:53 Why are wages in the Philippines low? 12:53 When passion fuels the hustle 17:25 Youths hustling for financial independence 23:29 Are the rewards of hustle worth it? 26:36 The hidden cost of working multiple jobs 32:38 The rising cost of living 35:04 Efforts to reduce the need to hus
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