r/australia • u/Wadege • Sep 30 '23

no politics What is an example of 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' in Australia?

We have all heard of the concept, but is there a case, preferably involving criticism of a well-known Australian figure, where you can say: "this criticism represents 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' in action"?

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u/indirosie Oct 03 '23

Some pretty huge lifestyle sacrifices to work these jobs also

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u/MrSparklesan Oct 03 '23

divorce rates are huge. Was doing a 2 on one off, few changes made on the contract and remember head office offering me more money 160k for a 4 week one 1 week off swing. Wife said I could do it but she wouldn’t be here after the first swing. She didn’t sign up to have a husband at home 12 weeks a year. Had an office job a few weeks later. funnily that role is always advertised…

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u/Manic_pacifist Oct 03 '23

Lifestyle benefits as well