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.