Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
Dec 6th 2012, 7:36 am
#31
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
I am coming to Australia on a 1 year working holiday
I am generally familiar with the Australian climate.
finding job opportunities outside the typical industry.
I don't want to work in hotel housekeeping, or restaurant kitchen help.
I don't have any professional training
I am looking for a position that not many other holiday makers are seeking.
I am very good with Internet, and computer software
I am interested in mines (mostly due to the long hours/earnings, and I am OK to be alone/isolated,
I am also OK to work weekends, nights, Sundays/holidays, and I like to receive
But i don't have experience in any heavy industry,
My past work experience revolves around customer service, Journalism
what I'm seeking, 1, or 2 months in any given position.
i want to move to more desirable areas of Australia.
My ideal climatic requirements are sunny, or mix sunny/cloudy.
I can do anything in little time given practice.
So what do you think,
Dec 6th 2012, 10:09 am
#32
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
I think all positions for troll in the BE Barbie are currently filled, though I'm sure they are still taking applications for casual work over Christmas.... Some of the regulars, I hear, have booked annual leave.....
Dec 8th 2012, 4:39 am
#33
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
I was going to suggest that their is an ideal profession (in fact one of the oldest) might suit.
Dec 8th 2012, 4:49 am
#34
221b Baker Street
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Location: Miles from anywhere, Victoria, Australia.
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
I think the only job that the OP will get is collecting shopping trolleys
Dec 8th 2012, 12:09 pm
#35
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
Don't bank on it. Backpackers seem to have changed greatly since my friends were doing it. They came over with a smile, a willingness to do anything so long as they earned enough to eat/drink/be merry and get a bed for a night (optional) They travelled the country, made shedloads of friends and had a damn fine time. Now they seem to want specific work from the off, generally stick in one place and expect a PR visa at the end of the year.
Dec 8th 2012, 12:18 pm
#36
Joined: Sep 2005
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Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
If we are discussing job specifics, then if the OP doesnt mind, I will list my own requirements:
1. I would like to start at 12noon and finish at 3pm but get paid for a full 8 hour day. I reserve the right to not come in if it is not my own ambient temperature of 28 degrees, I will not compromise on this.
2. All meals will be provided - food of my choice and delivered to my office.
3. My job will not involve any menial tasks and I get to wear a suit to prove that I dont do menial tasks.
4. I get a good Christmas bonus even when it isnt Christmas
5. I get to live with a family who are grateful to have me and provide me with board and lodgings until I move on to a better family or until the food runs out.
6. My clothes are provided - suits of course
7. The maximum I will stay in my job is one week and will move on to a better job with better hours and pay.
8. I will backpack but someone must carry my backpack and I will never fruit pick, I will buy it from Coles and then someone else can pick it - another backpacker perhaps.
9. I already have PR but I will expect at the end of my year to get it paid for anyway.
So tell me, what are your job requirements?
1. I would like to start at 12noon and finish at 3pm but get paid for a full 8 hour day. I reserve the right to not come in if it is not my own ambient temperature of 28 degrees, I will not compromise on this.
2. All meals will be provided - food of my choice and delivered to my office.
3. My job will not involve any menial tasks and I get to wear a suit to prove that I dont do menial tasks.
4. I get a good Christmas bonus even when it isnt Christmas
5. I get to live with a family who are grateful to have me and provide me with board and lodgings until I move on to a better family or until the food runs out.
6. My clothes are provided - suits of course
7. The maximum I will stay in my job is one week and will move on to a better job with better hours and pay.
8. I will backpack but someone must carry my backpack and I will never fruit pick, I will buy it from Coles and then someone else can pick it - another backpacker perhaps.
9. I already have PR but I will expect at the end of my year to get it paid for anyway.
So tell me, what are your job requirements?
Dec 8th 2012, 12:19 pm
#37
221b Baker Street
Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Miles from anywhere, Victoria, Australia.
Posts: 14,125
Re: Non-hospitality job opportunities for holiday makers
Don't bank on it. Backpackers seem to have changed greatly since my friends were doing it. They came over with a smile, a willingness to do anything so long as they earned enough to eat/drink/be merry and get a bed for a night (optional) They travelled the country, made shedloads of friends and had a damn fine time. Now they seem to want specific work from the off, generally stick in one place and expect a PR visa at the end of the year.
