11 Things You MUST KNOW About Australians at Work 

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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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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 .

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 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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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!

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.

Thank you for the awesome video about work in Australia!

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).

Thank you for the info.. Keep up the good work 💯

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.

So much informative... Love your videos 👍 ❤ from India !

Gosh how I miss all the different foods available in Australia. Where I am it's just plain rice and beans every day.

Good video, you got that down pat👍🏼

I'm from India 🇮🇳, I love watching your videos and love Australia too🥰

Your vlog also sounds like Australian way.. To the point!! 👍

I really enjoy all your videos, glad someone introduced you to Indian food and you like it, I am Indian ❤️

I am planning to move in Australia in few months time. Any suggestion which place to stay near to job opportunities?

Emigrating to any country, do due diligence on family law, tax law, property ownership, working conditions, people, regional differences, etc...

Enjoyed the video, mate !🤣

You are explaining very eloquently.

You are great, simply marvellous

Wow thanks sis

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!

Nice tip

Mate is perfectly fine.

Layee O. Donzo, is my name. And thanks for making this video I like it.

Excellent

Possible to make a videon re working with Australian managers/bosses? =)

Thanks, very goood chanel, I love it

How about phone uses in work places Can I pray in saladin work place

Can you find a job without an experience in any job

I can't say mate, mate? 🤔😪

Good to see someone who "gets it" .

Can you help me find job mam

May I ask, will the Australians speak G'day at the first meet in business?

1:50 Germans and Dutch: are we a joke to you?

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!!

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bully is widely spread in Australia

Its daal makhni dol makhaani

‘Not my job!‘

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.

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Saifu en deng deng dang

i love 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.

I m big fan n I want to make close friends.what u say

I will move to Australia in the next few years am coming to build a life,study and Work,give birth to a child.

Too fast

lol i thought this was normal everywhere how can anyone work acting like a robot

You're so lovely and cute. I love watching your videos. Are you still in Australia? Are you single? I'll marry you 😃