Working five days a week is the norm in Singapore. In fact, it's quite common for work to spill over into the weekend here. But Muhammad Fadhil Abdul Latiff, 34, received quite the culture shock when he started work in Melbourne. Almost three months ago, Fadhil and his family relocated to Australia to start a new chapter in their lives....
In fact, it's quite common for work to spill over into the weekend here.
Moving to a new country would naturally mean different cultures and norms. And apparently over there,"When I tell [my colleagues] I work five times a week, people [laugh] at me. They call me a unicorn," the registered nurse told AsiaOne during our chat.[embed]https://www.tiktok.com/@fadhil.bal/video/7201294561279282433?_r=1&_t=8a0XE1RcTD7[/embed]about moving abroad one day.
"[Supervisors at work] ask whether you're comfortable to do night shift and if you can't, they'll respect that," he said. Amid all the positivity surrounding this move, one blip has been having to adjust to higher food costs in Melbourne.Food delivery in Melbourne is likely to cost twice as much as it does in Singapore, Fadhil explained.
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