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No doubt Australians are extremely professional when it comes to work ethics. And I love the fact that they are so straight forward, probably the best country when it comes to work life balance. So respect to all the Australians out there!
Your video is spot on! Have lived in Aus for 18 years and can agree with almost all your views. I love working in Australia. Their honesty, straight forwardness and easy going culture make working here enjoyable.
I originally came from the UK. The biggest difference I noticed ( and Americans I've worked withcomment on this too) is the perception that Australians are laid back because they don't work hard. The opposite is in fact true. Australians are very hard working, hence the thriving economy, the common wealth and ability to genuinely enjoy free time. The work life balance is spot on here. After all this is the country that first created the 8 hour working day. I have, however, noticed in the past few years ( not helped by Covid and 24/7 access to work) a creep towards longer hours and less time to enjoy ourselves. We need to be careful we don't become unproductive like other nations.
@@bodybalanceU2 I never knew that. I looked it up and while Australia introduced an 8 hour day in 1856 it was only for stonemasons due to union action. As you say Denmark was the first to legislate it for the majority off workers 👍 thanks for info.
Aussies are both endlessly hardworking and incredibly lazy. It does depend on the incentive to work. The bigger the incentive the harder you can make an aussie work. We know when we have it good and have something that is silly to say no to and let slip away. I will work myself to death on $40+ph, but i certainly wont put in much effort for a mere $16ph and will need a lot more incentive when working for $20ph.
@@bodybalanceU2 well yeah. Let's ignore USSR with it's regulation for 8h working day for all professionals, introduced in 1917... While nearly every other industrialized country had 10+ hours.
You forgot to mention that absolutely nothing gets done in December. Essentially when the cricket starts for the summer, it’s tools down until January hahah
I have worked with Australians before and I love how calm they are! And yes, very friendly & respectful and extremely direct but polite. They do their work effectively and efficiently. They don’t like manual jobs and so will find ways to improvise it! And i love that about them.
If you work on a job site, as in manual labour, be prepared for being hazed and general “taking the piss” try not to take yourself too seriously and you’ll be ok. There will be a lot of swearing, this is casual and is not to offend .
When you leave after meeting someone for the first time, it’s polite to say “lovely/nice to meet to meet you” to acknowledge your meeting for the first time.
As an Aussie i really love the multi culture society we live in as well!..👍.. but as long as we all understand that u can’t take ur self to seriously, which is the heart of Aussie humour..
My neighbours (as a kid) were a proud Scottish family who loved being immigrants. Every Chinese New Year they would invite 8 to 12 families to their large home for a multicultural celebration (bloke was a gourmet chef, wife was a delicatessen importer and shop owner). Every family was from a different country. We represented Australia at these banquets/celebrations. Such a great experience every year for (guessing) a decade. $0.02
As an Ozzie said to my POM Dad in 1964. "Just 'cause he calls you by your first name doesn't mean to say that he won't sack you"! Good old Oz from all those years ago. My Dad loved Ozzies for straight-talking honesty and no snobbery.
Great content about your australian experiences. Enjoyed Western Australia in 2002. Now planning to visit the east coast in the near future. Kind regards from cold Germany
Many years ago in Australia I had a young Kenyan who for some reason i took under my wing and trained up. It wasn't just the job itself i trained him, but it was also general life ettiquette and made him aware of repercussions for every action both good and bad. To always cover his backside. Never ever put up with someones crap, but always be intelligent about how you go about things peacefully and revenge. Never to start something, but always make sure to finish it. If he made a mistake, make sure he fixed it immediately, and if the mistake was beyond his ability to fix to openly own up and find someone to teach him how to fix it so it wont happen again. I remember he once came up to me sure he had caught me making a mistake, I was like a god that could do no wrong to him, he excitedly pointed it out on the computer to find it no longer there. He raced out to where it should of been to find it moved to the correct location as well. The look on his face was comical, I had to make the point of saying to him I was not infallible. But i made him realize i was more than aware of anything i ever did, and i fixed it the second i did it. And was very surprised he noticed since it only took me 5 minutes to fix my mistake. I applauded him paying attention to every little detail and to keep it up. Taught him to respect everyone from colleagues to even the site cleaner. To be childish in the workplace is one thing (I once moved some stock on a shelf made up of tiny boxes and would always spell out welcoming words. The big big boss would actually get excited coming in to see if i had changed anything and laugh at my antics, all the while also trying to stitch me up with my endless knowledge), it brings up morale. But at the same time Professionalism is an absolute must. There is a place and time for both. A decade later, long after we all parted he found me, he was back home and ran several businesses and had a massive reputation apparently. He actually found and contacted me on social media and thanked me for everything i did for him. Telling me everything he had done and put all my lessons to heart. He stated I was dead right with everything, and he noticed how others worked compared to how he worked, and he was raking in the divid ends while everyone around him floundered. He had yet to find his own place as a mentor, but was still on the look out for the one person, or more, to pour his knowledge into and continue what i taught him.
I have been living in Australia over 45 years , never heard of calling someone by their initial. Speaking in your own language is acceptable if its not directly involving others as long as you not making others feel uncomfortable not because they demand you to speak in english. You don’t get fired for discrimination/bullying others initially, only been proven a continue patterns and behaviour after spoked not to or formally warned.
Re non-verbal communication, kissing new business or casual acquaintances is not really an Anglo-Saxon tradition, you'll find similar reluctance in the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. And if you're a man meeting a Muslim lady, it's considered inappropriate for physical contact by non-family members. And shake a woman's hand gently! I've greatly enjoyed the video, thank you.
All women get to decide whether you shake hands or not at work. If Muslim women do not initiate a handshake, you can touch your right hand to your heart as a substitute gesture. It will be understood and appreciated.
Australians work hard and work smart. When I arrived there, I noticed this right away. It reminded me of the Icelandic, Scandinavian and Finnish way of thinking and living. Nordic latitudes without being insufferably cold in winter. When working, concentrate on what you are doing 100%. Work until the job is done, like they do at these latitudes. Lots of light in summer, cool temperatures, lots of darkness in winter, but not stupidly cold temperatures. Leisure will be your reward. When relaxing, enjoy those moments, without getting lazy.
I have travelled and lived all over the world. I am Australian and i speak more than one language. I found people struggle with our Aussie directness and humour when being in other countries. I also find the Americans say we talk to fast. Not the case its because we use English and they don't understand English lol. But it is our accent they struggle with. when I talk Spanish they also notice my accent or any other language my accent stands out.
Like you I've travelled a lot, mainly to European United Kingdom... But we're starting to see... Is how a mother tongue overtime changes into a dialect---which in this case is Australian, a dialect of English---and over a long time, Will evolve into a completely different language. That is how Latin, evolved into Spanish, French, Italian, and even English-via what is modern day Northern Holland.... But if you want to help them... Understand Australian.... You can always direct them to this... th-cam.com/video/DHQRZXM-4xI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vOm81lCLTjNTg2G6
We get that French, Spanish and South American people will hug or kiss people at work. French, Spanish or South American person are free to hug or kiss colleagues of any gender if they get non-verbal consent first (ie: gesture that you would like to hug).
Actually the 2022 thing to do would be to say 'I am from Spain/France/ Brazil/ wherever and we regularly hug / kiss our colleagues.' You will probably find most Australian colleagues will be cool with it. Non huggers will say 'I'm a non hugger.' In my case, colleagues visiting from interstate will often kiss me at meetings. Women get to decide whether you shake hands or kiss or whatever.
As a general rule, for any first time business meeting, hugs/kisses/tango dips are not acceptable. Wait until you become familiar with the other and know their boundaries.
An example of current august 2024 working conditions in Australia when we desperately need 40,000 tradesmen. Employers have to work hard to both attract and importantly retain good people. Each “Canvanaut employee ” receive free breakfast, lunch and snacks from its in-house chefs, along with a gym membership, employee assistance programs, stock options and the option to join its social clubs such as Dance Club, Wine Club or Friday Foodies. Second example “Atlassian employees” meanwhile receive an annual learning budget, health and life insurance, and paid days to volunteer at a charity. Airwallex offers some perks including generous paid parental leave and subsidised yoga, but has come under scrutiny for its high-pressure culture, high turnover and gruelling work hours.
I don't know about praying, it's not common. But using your phone for personal calls is usually considered OK if the call is brief and you don't speak loudly.
Hey, I am your regular viewer! Hope you are well and speaking from Bangladesh. I am very much interested in coming to Australia. I will come to Masters in 2025. I have done a lot of research on Australian culture though! Even, though I am a Muslim I wanted to tell you that if I meet an Australian female or male colleague what will they mind if I just say Hi and Hello? I can't handshake because It is not acceptable to our religion! It is forbidden!! I respect my religion a lot and love to follow. In fact, I need support from this side! I hope you see my point!! Thank You!!
In the American workplace, asking your boss for clarification is a bit taboo as it implies he/she is an idiot and you make them lose face...kinda weird and counter productive.
Agree, weird. I can't imagine working culture like that, it would be hell. In Australia, people are encouraged to ask questions to avoid misunderstandings. Like, if you ask a lecturer at uni or a teacher at school a question, it doesn't imply that the teacher is an idiot, same in a workplace.
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No doubt Australians are extremely professional when it comes to work ethics. And I love the fact that they are so straight forward, probably the best country when it comes to work life balance. So respect to all the Australians out there!
Your video is spot on! Have lived in Aus for 18 years and can agree with almost all your views.
I love working in Australia. Their honesty, straight forwardness and easy going culture make working here enjoyable.
I originally came from the UK. The biggest difference I noticed ( and Americans I've worked withcomment on this too) is the perception that Australians are laid back because they don't work hard. The opposite is in fact true. Australians are very hard working, hence the thriving economy, the common wealth and ability to genuinely enjoy free time. The work life balance is spot on here. After all this is the country that first created the 8 hour working day. I have, however, noticed in the past few years ( not helped by Covid and 24/7 access to work) a creep towards longer hours and less time to enjoy ourselves. We need to be careful we don't become unproductive like other nations.
wrong denmark was the first country to introduce an 8 hour day in 1919
@@bodybalanceU2 I never knew that. I looked it up and while Australia introduced an 8 hour day in 1856 it was only for stonemasons due to union action. As you say Denmark was the first to legislate it for the majority off workers 👍 thanks for info.
Aussies are both endlessly hardworking and incredibly lazy.
It does depend on the incentive to work. The bigger the incentive the harder you can make an aussie work. We know when we have it good and have something that is silly to say no to and let slip away. I will work myself to death on $40+ph, but i certainly wont put in much effort for a mere $16ph and will need a lot more incentive when working for $20ph.
@@bodybalanceU2 well yeah. Let's ignore USSR with it's regulation for 8h working day for all professionals, introduced in 1917... While nearly every other industrialized country had 10+ hours.
@@bodybalanceU2Denmark 🇩🇰 has always been a progressive country and still is, comparing to its neighbors. Best wishes from 🇨🇭
You forgot to mention that absolutely nothing gets done in December. Essentially when the cricket starts for the summer, it’s tools down until January hahah
There is a saying in corporate, "If the order is not received by First week of December, you wont see it until the first week of February.
I have worked with Australians before and I love how calm they are! And yes, very friendly & respectful and extremely direct but polite. They do their work effectively and efficiently. They don’t like manual jobs and so will find ways to improvise it! And i love that about them.
If you work on a job site, as in manual labour, be prepared for being hazed and general “taking the piss” try not to take yourself too seriously and you’ll be ok. There will be a lot of swearing, this is casual and is not to offend .
When you leave after meeting someone for the first time, it’s polite to say “lovely/nice to meet to meet you” to acknowledge your meeting for the first time.
As an Aussie i really love the multi culture society we live in as well!..👍.. but as long as we all understand that u can’t take ur self to seriously, which is the heart of Aussie humour..
My neighbours (as a kid) were a proud Scottish family who loved being immigrants. Every Chinese New Year they would invite 8 to 12 families to their large home for a multicultural celebration (bloke was a gourmet chef, wife was a delicatessen importer and shop owner). Every family was from a different country. We represented Australia at these banquets/celebrations. Such a great experience every year for (guessing) a decade. $0.02
As an Ozzie said to my POM Dad in 1964. "Just 'cause he calls you by your first name doesn't mean to say that he won't sack you"! Good old Oz from all those years ago. My Dad loved Ozzies for straight-talking honesty and no snobbery.
Great content about your australian experiences. Enjoyed Western Australia in 2002. Now planning to visit the east coast in the near future. Kind regards from cold Germany
Absolutely spot on! All true and great advice given which correlates very closely to my professional work experience in Australia. Great one!
Thank you for the awesome video about work in Australia!
Many years ago in Australia I had a young Kenyan who for some reason i took under my wing and trained up. It wasn't just the job itself i trained him, but it was also general life ettiquette and made him aware of repercussions for every action both good and bad. To always cover his backside. Never ever put up with someones crap, but always be intelligent about how you go about things peacefully and revenge. Never to start something, but always make sure to finish it. If he made a mistake, make sure he fixed it immediately, and if the mistake was beyond his ability to fix to openly own up and find someone to teach him how to fix it so it wont happen again.
I remember he once came up to me sure he had caught me making a mistake, I was like a god that could do no wrong to him, he excitedly pointed it out on the computer to find it no longer there. He raced out to where it should of been to find it moved to the correct location as well.
The look on his face was comical, I had to make the point of saying to him I was not infallible. But i made him realize i was more than aware of anything i ever did, and i fixed it the second i did it. And was very surprised he noticed since it only took me 5 minutes to fix my mistake.
I applauded him paying attention to every little detail and to keep it up. Taught him to respect everyone from colleagues to even the site cleaner.
To be childish in the workplace is one thing (I once moved some stock on a shelf made up of tiny boxes and would always spell out welcoming words. The big big boss would actually get excited coming in to see if i had changed anything and laugh at my antics, all the while also trying to stitch me up with my endless knowledge), it brings up morale. But at the same time Professionalism is an absolute must. There is a place and time for both.
A decade later, long after we all parted he found me, he was back home and ran several businesses and had a massive reputation apparently.
He actually found and contacted me on social media and thanked me for everything i did for him. Telling me everything he had done and put all my lessons to heart. He stated I was dead right with everything, and he noticed how others worked compared to how he worked, and he was raking in the divid ends while everyone around him floundered. He had yet to find his own place as a mentor, but was still on the look out for the one person, or more, to pour his knowledge into and continue what i taught him.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. A perfect example of passing on the best of one's culture. ✨
I have been living in Australia over 45 years , never heard of calling someone by their initial. Speaking in your own language is acceptable if its not directly involving others as long as you not making others feel uncomfortable not because they demand you to speak in english. You don’t get fired for discrimination/bullying others initially, only been proven a continue patterns and behaviour after spoked not to or formally warned.
Thank you for the info..
Keep up the good work 💯
Re non-verbal communication, kissing new business or casual acquaintances is not really an Anglo-Saxon tradition, you'll find similar reluctance in the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. And if you're a man meeting a Muslim lady, it's considered inappropriate for physical contact by non-family members. And shake a woman's hand gently!
I've greatly enjoyed the video, thank you.
All women get to decide whether you shake hands or not at work. If Muslim women do not initiate a handshake, you can touch your right hand to your heart as a substitute gesture. It will be understood and appreciated.
Australians work hard and work smart.
When I arrived there, I noticed this right away.
It reminded me of the Icelandic, Scandinavian and Finnish way of thinking and living. Nordic latitudes without being insufferably cold in winter.
When working, concentrate on what you are doing 100%. Work until the job is done, like they do at these latitudes. Lots of light in summer, cool temperatures, lots of darkness in winter, but not stupidly cold temperatures.
Leisure will be your reward. When relaxing, enjoy those moments, without getting lazy.
I have travelled and lived all over the world. I am Australian and i speak more than one language. I found people struggle with our Aussie directness and humour when being in other countries.
I also find the Americans say we talk to fast. Not the case its because we use English and they don't understand English lol. But it is our accent they struggle with. when I talk Spanish they also notice my accent or any other language my accent stands out.
Like you I've travelled a lot, mainly to European United Kingdom... But we're starting to see... Is how a mother tongue overtime changes into a dialect---which in this case is Australian, a dialect of English---and over a long time, Will evolve into a completely different language. That is how Latin, evolved into Spanish, French, Italian, and even English-via what is modern day Northern Holland....
But if you want to help them... Understand Australian.... You can always direct them to this...
th-cam.com/video/DHQRZXM-4xI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vOm81lCLTjNTg2G6
We get that French, Spanish and South American people will hug or kiss people at work. French, Spanish or South American person are free to hug or kiss colleagues of any gender if they get non-verbal consent first (ie: gesture that you would like to hug).
Actually the 2022 thing to do would be to say 'I am from Spain/France/ Brazil/ wherever and we regularly hug / kiss our colleagues.' You will probably find most Australian colleagues will be cool with it. Non huggers will say 'I'm a non hugger.' In my case, colleagues visiting from interstate will often kiss me at meetings. Women get to decide whether you shake hands or kiss or whatever.
As a general rule, for any first time business meeting, hugs/kisses/tango dips are not acceptable. Wait until you become familiar with the other and know their boundaries.
So much informative...
Love your videos 👍
❤ from India !
An example of current august 2024 working conditions in Australia when we desperately need 40,000 tradesmen. Employers have to work hard to both attract and importantly retain good people.
Each “Canvanaut employee ” receive free breakfast, lunch and snacks from its in-house chefs, along with a gym membership, employee assistance programs, stock options and the option to join its social clubs such as Dance Club, Wine Club or Friday Foodies.
Second example
“Atlassian employees” meanwhile receive an annual learning budget, health and life insurance, and paid days to volunteer at a charity.
Airwallex offers some perks including generous paid parental leave and subsidised yoga, but has come under scrutiny for its high-pressure culture, high turnover and gruelling work hours.
I'm from India 🇮🇳, I love watching your videos and love Australia too🥰
Your vlog also sounds like Australian way.. To the point!! 👍
Good video, you got that down pat👍🏼
Gosh how I miss all the different foods available in Australia. Where I am it's just plain rice and beans every day.
Emigrating to any country, do due diligence on family law, tax law, property ownership, working conditions, people, regional differences, etc...
You are explaining very eloquently.
I really enjoy all your videos, glad someone introduced you to Indian food and you like it, I am Indian ❤️
Thanks Garima, glad you're enjoying the vids! And yes, love it (my favorite food actually!)
Enjoyed the video, mate !🤣
You are great, simply marvellous
Wow thanks sis
I am planning to move in Australia in few months time. Any suggestion which place to stay near to job opportunities?
Nice tip
Excellent
Possible to make a videon re working with Australian managers/bosses? =)
Interesting one! And can definitely do that. What would you like to know specifically?
Mate is perfectly fine.
How about phone uses in work places
Can I pray in saladin work place
I don't know about praying, it's not common. But using your phone for personal calls is usually considered OK if the call is brief and you don't speak loudly.
My workplace has a diversity room, where you can go and pray. This is not uncommon in offices.
Layee O. Donzo, is my name. And thanks for making this video I like it.
Thanks, very goood chanel, I love it
Super
May I ask, will the Australians speak G'day at the first meet in business?
No common in corporate settings in cities
I can't say mate, mate? 🤔😪
1:50 Germans and Dutch: are we a joke to you?
Can you find a job without an experience in any job
If you're already in Australia, yes. There's a massive labour shortage. If overseas you'll need to check out visas or apply for jobs directly.
Can you help me find job mam
I think you need to check on the sound effects. It's really annoying and surpasses your voice. Great contents, though. Keep on watching! Good luck!
Good to see someone who "gets it" .
Its daal makhni dol makhaani
bully is widely spread in Australia
Hey, I am your regular viewer! Hope you are well and speaking from Bangladesh. I am very much interested in coming to Australia. I will come to Masters in 2025. I have done a lot of research on Australian culture though! Even, though I am a Muslim I wanted to tell you that if I meet an Australian female or male colleague what will they mind if I just say Hi and Hello? I can't handshake because It is not acceptable to our religion! It is forbidden!! I respect my religion a lot and love to follow. In fact, I need support from this side! I hope you see my point!! Thank You!!
‘Not my job!‘
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Hi .- which is your fav australian city & w r u from ? You loook soooooooooooooooooooo beautiful 😍😍
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Ironic that you can't talk about religion when cultural events are, by nature, tied to religion/philosophy.
I will move to Australia in the next few years am coming to build a life,study and Work,give birth to a child.
In the American workplace, asking your boss for clarification is a bit taboo as it implies he/she is an idiot and you make them lose face...kinda weird and counter productive.
Agree, weird. I can't imagine working culture like that, it would be hell. In Australia, people are encouraged to ask questions to avoid misunderstandings.
Like, if you ask a lecturer at uni or a teacher at school a question, it doesn't imply that the teacher is an idiot, same in a workplace.
Too fast
lol i thought this was normal everywhere how can anyone work acting like a robot
also here people swear all the time, and the donts arent really that enforced fyi
I m big fan n I want to make close friends.what u say
You're so lovely and cute. I love watching your videos. Are you still in Australia? Are you single? I'll marry you 😃
Creepy as Hell, man. What the sin?