Karibu Australia, Anna. Given time, you will get used to everything. As you say, go with the flow. Most Australians are very accepting and will be willing to help. And remember, if you ever need help, don't be afraid to ask. there will always be someone who can help.
Doctors and other medical staff need a chance to rest and recharge like the rest of us Aussies. I feel you guys really earn a break. Ive had enough time in hospital and at my GP to see how amazing you all are😊. Its good to have you here. Glad to see you're settling in😊
It's never too late to find a sport you love and join in! Don't be afraid, I've never met an unwelcoming sporting group. If you want to start easier, find a walking group. Thank you for sharing your culture shocks from Australia, I appreciate you experiences
My daughter-in-law found some bicycles placed out on the verge and took them for the grandchildren to use. Then when the children outgrew them she put them out for someone else to use. We also have Community pantries in most Council areas where unsold food is donated by bakeries and also from Supermarkets if it close to its “use by date”. Even neighbours place excess home grown fresh fruit and vegetables either into the Community pantry or in a container at the front of their house to be taken by passers by. I love Xmas when the shops put out gift tags with the name and age of a child from a less fortunate family and gift wrapping a present for them. Being kind to each other creates a better society because as my grandmother who was born in 1888 and saw many hard times always said “there but by the Grace of God go I”.
@@judileeming1589 wow! What a lovely response. I didn’t know about the community pantries ... In this hard economic time I hope we can extend love to one another and make the world a better place for all
@@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 during the pandemic here in Melbourne we had over 288 days in lockdown. The Sikh community got together and prepared and donated meals for people in need and I found that a very touching community action.
I'm biased, but I think Australia is a truly wonderful country. It's not perfect, but it comes pretty close. Australia is a very egalitarian nation. Everybody is equally valuable and everybody deserves to be treated with respect. We're not perfect, so it doesn't always happen, but respect and politeness are the expected norm. Australians place a lot of value on mateship and we place a lot of value on the idea of a "fair go" for all. When I was a boy (I'm 61) we certainly still wore our "Sunday best" to church, and it was also what we wore to go shopping. In a way it's sad that that doesn't happen so much now, but it's such a hot climate that shorts and thongs probably actually make more sense. I hope that you have been made to feel welcome. I hope that it starts to feel like home for you soon 😊
Thank you for this comment. It has been great. Lots to learn and take in. Am still to get used to wearing thongs in public😂but at least I have gotten used to say thongs( in my country we call it slippers..thongs is an undergarment🤦🏼♀️
I do not know if it would be more uncomfortable to wear one of our thongs as an undergarment or one of those undergarments as footwear. I guess it depends on how hot the road is. @@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 🥵
@@AndrewFishmanMy corduroys were mustard yellow with wide flares. They made an audible sound when I walked. And when it was sandals and socks, the socks were pulled up to the knees. The height of fashion!
G'day Anna 😊 Welcome to Australia! We're lucky to have you. As you said, most of us are pretty casual and friendly. If you're ever confused about our slang or social etiquette etc, just have a good laugh about it and we'll laugh right along with you 😊
Hi Anna, what a wonderfull video of your experiences to date. Firstly thank you for coming to Australia. We need doctors. Your observations are spot on. I value you thanks.
Australians work to live -- not live to work. Enjoy your new life in this wonderful country. My parents emigrated here from the UK 72 years ago, after WW2. Their children thank them for doing so and are blessed. Their children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren have had so many wonderful opportunities and experiences. The first two generations have achieved tertiary qualifications, well-paid careers and own houses and property and live in states on the east coast. Their great-grandchildren, some of them in high academic school programs, are and will be building upon this fortunate foundation. Life here in Oz is very good.
G'day, owsitgoinmate? What slang? What informality? Here's a hint - Don't worry about learning all your colleague first names. Just call everyone "Mate", male or female, and she'll be apples. Nobody'll ever notice you don't know their name after 20 years of working with them 😆 Welcome to our little slice of Paradise. We kinda like it here. Hope you do also.
hey Anna, can you please talk more about how was your first job as a GP? I would like to know more about how IMGs function in a healthcare system, after landing to Australia, have you worked as a MRO1? what were your tasks? how is writing patients history? what are the differences with Kenya ? what time will you start and get off work? what were the challenges you encountered? is there a special training you take while working there? do they assume you know the basics so they just assign you lets say a thoracentesis? how easy or fast did you get used to the electronic medical record? when did you pass the second part of the AMC exam? how was it? please talk in details about the challenges you encountered and things you wish you had known before starting or the advices you can give to a newly arrived IMG. looking forward to reading you, thanks😊
Thank you for all this questions. How about I break this down in my next question and answer? I will tackle the questions one by one extensively. Please check the community page for the next session. Thanks again for watching
As an older person I do not like being called luv, darling, sweetie etc by someone younger than me as it is disrespectful. Calling a child or young person that is ok. You will actually find that older people don’t like it but say nothing. So please be respectful towards people older than yourself they will appreciate it. Also walking barefoot those people live near the beach. Queenslanders are the barefoot walkers.
Ah didnt know this!! Thanks for sharing. I will remember this for future. Sometimes i ask? What do people call you? What would you like me to call you? Its interesting as some peoples preferred names are way different from their official names😊
It's a large country, so there’s variety from door to door, no absolutes. I’m a grandmother and not precious about being called any of those. To my thinking, to stop and think of the person's name is an unnecessary distraction from the focus a medical professional needs. I live in Sydney and a lot of our community go barefoot to our local convenience store, our community park. The beauty of our country is that we are laid back about people doing their own thing as long as it does no harm. I’ve seen one funnel web and two snakes in the wild in my life in country and city Australia.
Australia is a developed country, it is diverse because of its immigration policy. The base of white majority Is from the United Kingdom and what is now the Republic of Ireland. The Australians do have a social class system but not like quite the same where the European based culture came from. The informal side of this is what Australia became "mateship" therefore the way you address your co-worker or boss reflects that. The outdoors is important so sports are a part of culture and the weather helps this be it golf, tennis, surfing, cricket, ALF, league, football, swimming, sailing and many other sports. Aussies do have a huge amount of slang in their language which is very confusing to outsiders. Work is important however the family comes first.
Thank you for watching and for the comments. Yes we need to quickly adjust to the Aussie slang. Sometimes if I want to break ice with a patient I ask them to teach me how to say ‘good day’ coz I just love how it’s said yet I can never say it😂
slur everything, yer'll fit right in. "G'day, owsitgoinmate. Aveagoodun" @@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 Never complete a word, never sound a g at the end of the word and skip most Hs at the beginning of words.
@@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 Elocution experts in the film world say that the Aussie accent is the hardest of all for actors from other countries to learn. However, over time, some will rub off on you.
they behave like the white south africans i lived in south african and the whites walk bare foot in the malls, and they do like braai (barbeque) in south africa and they love sports too !!
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Welcome mate thanks for the video, I found it very interesting
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You are a wonderful asset to Australia, thank you for being here.
@@Evan-u6w8c so kind of you. Thanks for watching
Gday mate, as a fellow Aussie, just wanted to say Welcome and we're glad to have ya here! 😊
have ya here😅 Should I chuck in a sickie?? How about the shortened words!! brekkie, arvo, avo etc..So much to learn of the slang..
Karibu Australia, Anna. Given time, you will get used to everything. As you say, go with the flow. Most Australians are very accepting and will be willing to help. And remember, if you ever need help, don't be afraid to ask. there will always be someone who can help.
A swahili speaker! Nice😊
So far so good i cant complain. Thank you so much for watching. Consider subscribing for more videos
Doctors and other medical staff need a chance to rest and recharge like the rest of us Aussies. I feel you guys really earn a break. Ive had enough time in hospital and at my GP to see how amazing you all are😊. Its good to have you here. Glad to see you're settling in😊
Thank you so much. It’s amazing how much I learn from my patients and the people I interact with. Thanks for watching😊
Hope you feel better soon. Please subscribe to see my past and future videos.
It's never too late to find a sport you love and join in! Don't be afraid, I've never met an unwelcoming sporting group.
If you want to start easier, find a walking group.
Thank you for sharing your culture shocks from Australia, I appreciate you experiences
Well said! Thanks for watching😊
Love this! I think weve been very lucky attracting you to Australia.
Thank you!
Im not surprised you've done well. You seem very intelligent and curious and warm. I hope you and your family have a good experience.
@@benmansbridge that is so kind of you😍
Thanks for watching
My daughter-in-law found some bicycles placed out on the verge and took them for the grandchildren to use. Then when the children outgrew them she put them out for someone else to use. We also have Community pantries in most Council areas where unsold food is donated by bakeries and also from Supermarkets if it close to its “use by date”. Even neighbours place excess home grown fresh fruit and vegetables either into the Community pantry or in a container at the front of their house to be taken by passers by. I love Xmas when the shops put out gift tags with the name and age of a child from a less fortunate family and gift wrapping a present for them. Being kind to each other creates a better society because as my grandmother who was born in 1888 and saw many hard times always said “there but by the Grace of God go I”.
@@judileeming1589 wow! What a lovely response. I didn’t know about the community pantries ... In this hard economic time I hope we can extend love to one another and make the world a better place for all
@@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 during the pandemic here in Melbourne we had over 288 days in lockdown. The Sikh community got together and prepared and donated meals for people in need and I found that a very touching community action.
Well summarised Anna. Thank you
Thank you for your constant support. Which among the 10 resonates to you the most?
I'm biased, but I think Australia is a truly wonderful country. It's not perfect, but it comes pretty close.
Australia is a very egalitarian nation. Everybody is equally valuable and everybody deserves to be treated with respect. We're not perfect, so it doesn't always happen, but respect and politeness are the expected norm.
Australians place a lot of value on mateship and we place a lot of value on the idea of a "fair go" for all.
When I was a boy (I'm 61) we certainly still wore our "Sunday best" to church, and it was also what we wore to go shopping. In a way it's sad that that doesn't happen so much now, but it's such a hot climate that shorts and thongs probably actually make more sense.
I hope that you have been made to feel welcome. I hope that it starts to feel like home for you soon 😊
Thank you for this comment. It has been great. Lots to learn and take in. Am still to get used to wearing thongs in public😂but at least I have gotten used to say thongs( in my country we call it slippers..thongs is an undergarment🤦🏼♀️
Yes Australia is beautiful and the people are so kind and helpful. We truly are blessed to be here. Please subscribe for future videos
Sunday Best - Socks with your roman sandals? Or purple corduroys?
I do not know if it would be more uncomfortable to wear one of our thongs as an undergarment or one of those undergarments as footwear. I guess it depends on how hot the road is. @@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 🥵
@@AndrewFishmanMy corduroys were mustard yellow with wide flares. They made an audible sound when I walked. And when it was sandals and socks, the socks were pulled up to the knees. The height of fashion!
G'day Anna 😊 Welcome to Australia! We're lucky to have you. As you said, most of us are pretty casual and friendly. If you're ever confused about our slang or social etiquette etc, just have a good laugh about it and we'll laugh right along with you 😊
Thank you! 😃 thats a nice one. Just have a good laugh😁 thank you for watching
I loved this video, thanks so much for your insight! I love hearing about all the differences of the world. I am, you are, we are, Australian 💕
Most welcome😊thanks for watching
Hi Anna, what a wonderfull video of your experiences to date. Firstly thank you for coming to Australia. We need doctors. Your observations are spot on. I value you thanks.
Thank you so much
Australians work to live -- not live to work. Enjoy your new life in this wonderful country. My parents emigrated here from the UK 72 years ago, after WW2. Their children thank them for doing so and are blessed. Their children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren have had so many wonderful opportunities and experiences. The first two generations have achieved tertiary qualifications, well-paid careers and own houses and property and live in states on the east coast. Their great-grandchildren, some of them in high academic school programs, are and will be building upon this fortunate foundation. Life here in Oz is very good.
Am glad to know this. So grateful for the oportunities available for me and my family. Thank you for watching.
G'day, owsitgoinmate? What slang? What informality? Here's a hint - Don't worry about learning all your colleague first names. Just call everyone "Mate", male or female, and she'll be apples. Nobody'll ever notice you don't know their name after 20 years of working with them 😆
Welcome to our little slice of Paradise. We kinda like it here. Hope you do also.
🤣🤣🤣 so funny! Such great tips here.
hey Anna, can you please talk more about how was your first job as a GP? I would like to know more about how IMGs function in a healthcare system, after landing to Australia, have you worked as a MRO1? what were your tasks? how is writing patients history? what are the differences with Kenya ? what time will you start and get off work? what were the challenges you encountered? is there a special training you take while working there? do they assume you know the basics so they just assign you lets say a thoracentesis? how easy or fast did you get used to the electronic medical record? when did you pass the second part of the AMC exam? how was it? please talk in details about the challenges you encountered and things you wish you had known before starting or the advices you can give to a newly arrived IMG. looking forward to reading you, thanks😊
Thank you for all this questions. How about I break this down in my next question and answer? I will tackle the questions one by one extensively. Please check the community page for the next session. Thanks again for watching
that would be perfect!@@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 can't wait to see that video, take care!
As an older person I do not like being called luv, darling, sweetie etc by someone younger than me as it is disrespectful. Calling a child or young person that is ok. You will actually find that older people don’t like it but say nothing. So please be respectful towards people older than yourself they will appreciate it. Also walking barefoot those people live near the beach. Queenslanders are the barefoot walkers.
Agree 100% with your first point , but the barefoot thing is big in Tassie too even away from the coastal areas
Ah didnt know this!! Thanks for sharing. I will remember this for future.
Sometimes i ask? What do people call you? What would you like me to call you? Its interesting as some peoples preferred names are way different from their official names😊
Good to know this. Tassie is on my bucket list. Thanks for your comment
It's a large country, so there’s variety from door to door, no absolutes.
I’m a grandmother and not precious about being called any of those. To my thinking, to stop and think of the person's name is an unnecessary distraction from the focus a medical professional needs.
I live in Sydney and a lot of our community go barefoot to our local convenience store, our community park.
The beauty of our country is that we are laid back about people doing their own thing as long as it does no harm.
I’ve seen one funnel web and two snakes in the wild in my life in country and city Australia.
My culture shock that I found here is sausages on bread!
@@gnhautorepairs4428 yeah that too!!😂😂
Thanks for watching
We tend not to say "vacation ". It's generally a holiday.
Oh yes! You sure love a holidays! I forgot to say and camping too😃
Hey love😂😂
Hey gal! 😊
You talked about the Melbourne cup so I’m assuming you work in Melbourne( I should have been a detective) 😊
Imagine am not. Please subscribe and check my other videos. Would be keen to see if you get where am based😅
Sherlock Holmes says you are a lot further west and about 400 k North of the Capital. @@migrantdoctormum-anna9294
I would have thought the biggest Culture Shock would be that ANXIETY over Safety is not a 'thing' in Australia. 🇦🇺
Yes it is quite safe living here. Thank you for watching
Australia is a developed country, it is diverse because of its immigration policy. The base of white majority Is from the United Kingdom and what is now the Republic of Ireland. The Australians do have a social class system but not like quite the same where the European based culture came from. The informal side of this is what Australia became "mateship" therefore the way you address your co-worker or boss reflects that. The outdoors is important so sports are a part of culture and the weather helps this be it golf, tennis, surfing, cricket, ALF, league, football, swimming, sailing and many other sports. Aussies do have a huge amount of slang in their language which is very confusing to outsiders. Work is important however the family comes first.
Thank you for watching and for the comments. Yes we need to quickly adjust to the Aussie slang. Sometimes if I want to break ice with a patient I ask them to teach me how to say ‘good day’ coz I just love how it’s said yet I can never say it😂
slur everything, yer'll fit right in. "G'day, owsitgoinmate. Aveagoodun" @@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 Never complete a word, never sound a g at the end of the word and skip most Hs at the beginning of words.
@@migrantdoctormum-anna9294 Elocution experts in the film world say that the Aussie accent is the hardest of all for actors from other countries to learn. However, over time, some will rub off on you.
they behave like the white south africans i lived in south african and the whites walk bare foot in the malls, and they do like braai (barbeque) in south africa and they love sports too !!