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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 10128714)
It seems to have been eluding me, maybe I am looking in the wrong places. If I had any .NET I'd probably make more headway.
I come from a C/C++ background dating back 20 years with some Java/Perl/PHP/MS SQL, mySQL database work ... You'd think it would be a good mix. Maybe I am just a psycho nobody wants to touch :D But hey, I have a second interview with someone on Friday so :fingerscrossed: |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 10128484)
If you're driving a cab in Brisbane then able to drive, or talk, are both pretty optional in my experience - as is the ability to distinguish between left and right, or understand basic English :ohmy:
In response to the OP's question, I've just moved back to Brisbane (with my oh) after 2 years in Sydney and have just been offered a job today....FINALLY! I've been applying seriously since April but in total have been out of work since the end of Feb. I'd recently taken to climbing the walls. All I can say is keep at it. I've had similar experiences every time we've moved...approx 3-4 months looking for work with very few responses. I know how hard it can be but try to stay positive! I'll keep my :fingerscrossed: for you. |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by LisaIan
(Post 10128930)
Couldn't agree more, also make sure you can do 'creepy' really well, in my experience this is best achieved by asking your young, lone female passengers if anyone else is at home whilst you're dropping them off :eek:
In response to the OP's question, I've just moved back to Brisbane (with my oh) after 2 years in Sydney and have just been offered a job today....FINALLY! I've been applying seriously since April but in total have been out of work since the end of Feb. I'd recently taken to climbing the walls. All I can say is keep at it. I've had similar experiences every time we've moved...approx 3-4 months looking for work with very few responses. I know how hard it can be but try to stay positive! I'll keep my :fingerscrossed: for you. |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by LisaIan
(Post 10128930)
Couldn't agree more, also make sure you can do 'creepy' really well, in my experience this is best achieved by asking your young, lone female passengers if anyone else is at home whilst you're dropping them off :eek:
In response to the OP's question, I've just moved back to Brisbane (with my oh) after 2 years in Sydney and have just been offered a job today....FINALLY! I've been applying seriously since April but in total have been out of work since the end of Feb. I'd recently taken to climbing the walls. All I can say is keep at it. I've had similar experiences every time we've moved...approx 3-4 months looking for work with very few responses. I know how hard it can be but try to stay positive! I'll keep my :fingerscrossed: for you. His advice to anyone asked about others being home is to take the drivers number and report it, he does say it has got better since they stopped the students over staying. His phone is always ringing asking him to pick specific people up who have used his cab before !!!! :thumbsup: |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
admin jobs on the coast are extremely hard to come by. 300 plus applicants to 1 job. Thats why so many commute. It really is who you know...
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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
OP have you registered to do temp work? I started out here in Perth doing temp assignments (short term) which turned into long term assignments for WA Health and in turn a full time permanent job at one of the hospitals.
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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
I've been looking for something full time since Feb and finally offered something this week. It's admin though so a slide down the ladder career wise for me. I've still been doing the odd day for law firm in Indonesia all that time. It's also a temporary contract for 4 months so hourly rate with no benefits. Couldn't get into manufacturing/product supply here for love nor money. Agree with the 'who you know' comment - someone I used to work with knew the guy who interviewed me (discovered on LinkedIn).
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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 10130055)
OP have you registered to do temp work? I started out here in Perth doing temp assignments (short term) which turned into long term assignments for WA Health and in turn a full time permanent job at one of the hospitals.
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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
I moved to Brisbane in 2006 and couldn't get work for 3 months. I did some art classes and mini projects but found it really hard to integrate without job. I got some temp work which was good - joined Select recruitment agency. Eventually after 2 years i walked into my dream job. It changed my experience of living in Brisbane. It really helped me settle in.
I couldn't believe how hard it was to do volunteer work!! Shame really as I was happy to help out wherever needed .... |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
How things change in a month.
I have finally managed to get a full time, permanent admin job. It has really boosted myself and consequently my family. Its great to have something to focus on besides the homesickness lol! Thanks for all your helpful words and advice. Jo :thumbsup: |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Congratulations on getting your job. Must be a great feeling :)
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Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by joeyb
(Post 10209775)
How things change in a month.
I have finally managed to get a full time, permanent admin job. It has really boosted myself and consequently my family. Its great to have something to focus on besides the homesickness lol! Thanks for all your helpful words and advice. Jo :thumbsup: |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
Originally Posted by joeyb
(Post 10209775)
How things change in a month.
I have finally managed to get a full time, permanent admin job. It has really boosted myself and consequently my family. Its great to have something to focus on besides the homesickness lol! Thanks for all your helpful words and advice. Jo :thumbsup: |
Re: 5 months out of work and going insane!!
yay! well done!
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