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Working in Australia, Experiences working in Australia.
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caspersky
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 Mar 17 2015, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(Justin Wong @ Mar 15 2015, 03:32 PM) If it is the Aussie laid-back lifestyle you are looking for, then my advice is not to work in Big-4, consulting firms or IBs, and do not work in Sydney and Melb, because contrary to the common belief, people work late here as well, esp in Syd and Melb. That is because situations are getting more competitive now and there are more.. Asians coming in which bring along their "strong" work ethics as well. Your observations regarding the job market here is largely correct. Seeing you have spent a considerable amount of time working in MY/SG and also in Australia, what is your take regarding the difference in working culture in these places? I know working in Big 4 means long hours and high pressure basically anywhere in the world but still there should still be some differences? |
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caspersky
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Mar 19 2015, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(Justin Wong @ Mar 17 2015, 05:49 PM) Hi there Caspersky, Looks like you found my thread here  Each Big 4 has its own unique culture I think. For example, in terms of ppl culture, EY stands out (based on my exp in EY Msia, EY Aus and maybe EY SG, due to many of my friends working there), and PwC is very elitism (It is the same in Msia, SG and Aus too). I obviously dunno know Deloitte and KPMG because I never work with them before. Generally Msia and SG is pretty much similar. Notwithstanding the individual firm's unique cultures, I think in Asia, there is a lot of expectation to self-learn. In Aus, ppl have been willing to spend time to train you and get you to speed, and they do things BY THE BOOK. So in that way, you learn the methodologies and the way to do things exactly according the best practice. Downside is that they really do not know how to be flexible when situation changes, they are book smart but not as street smart as.. well Asians. Hey Justin, Yeah I figured this is a better place for what are discussing. Agreed with what you said mostly. I guess working relationship is much simpler here and they separate work from personal relationship quite clearly. Also I found most of the people here tend to look at things more from a conceptual point of view and don't think about details. Too many times I've heard pretty talks at the meeting where everyone over-simplify things and make everything sounds simple and easily achievable, just because it makes everyone feel good. Just remember that they are better at making promises than actually delivering them. But I also like that they are willing to share knowledge and resources unlike some stories I heard from my friends back home where people can be selfish and not share knowledge fearing that juniors would one day overtake them. |
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caspersky
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Apr 10 2015, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(underGr0und_8 @ Apr 9 2015, 05:31 PM) I am going back to take care all my customer base at Asean region  That is cool, mind to share what's your gig? |
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