Key Points
- One of the most significant adjustments for Filipinos working in Australia is the practice of not addressing their boss as "Ma’am" or "Sir."
- Dr Celia Torres Villanueva, founder of Career Transformation Ventures, explains the difference between the hierarchical office culture in the Philippines and the egalitarian ideals of Australia.
- The career coach offers practical advice on adapting, such as asking your boss how they prefer to be addressed.
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Ma’am/Sir or just first name? How Filipino migrants can adapt to Aussie work culture
SBS Filipino
20/02/202509:16