Any aussies in the UK?

[aussieandproud]

I was just wondering if there were any Aussies in the UK on this forum who would mind giving their opinion on the Work Ethic over there (from an Aussies point of view!!).

It seems a lot of Poms believe us Aussies to be lazy so I would just like to know what impression the Poms give to the Aussies in their home land? Are they complete workaholics? Do they put work in front of fun??

Just curious!

[Peterc]

Funny enough, the Australian community is a valued one in the work places over here. All expats from old colonial countries are valued because of their work ethic compared to local residents. Don't ask me why but that is how it is.

[aussieandproud]

Originally Posted by Peterc

Funny enough, the Australian community is a valued one in the work places over here. All expats from old colonial countries are valued because of their work ethic compared to local residents. Don't ask me why but that is how it is.

Cheers Peter - as I suspected

The POMS obviously like the way we're more relaxed about work - Work to Live not Live to Work!

[smcquie]

Agree with Peterc - not seen as lazy over here - seen as hard working and resourceful if anything!
Funnily enough I though that Europe would be cutting-edge in terms of technology, but they definitely aren't - certainly not in a telecomms arena.

I'm from NSW - where are you from?