After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Jul 5th 2006, 9:56 pm
#61
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Whoops just realised you've already had it (interview that is!).
Well done on getting a 2nd.
Good luck again!
Well done on getting a 2nd.
Good luck again!
Originally Posted by fraser
Just arrived back from the interview and I have another with the branch manager tomorrow, I think there may be 2 or 3 of us and it will be up to him.
It's a 47 hour week for $30k, so if I get it I wont be thrilled but it's a foot on the ladder.
Be interesting to know who I'm up against as I fail to see who could live on that wage who has either a mortgage or has to pay rent.
It's a 47 hour week for $30k, so if I get it I wont be thrilled but it's a foot on the ladder.
Be interesting to know who I'm up against as I fail to see who could live on that wage who has either a mortgage or has to pay rent.
Jul 5th 2006, 10:13 pm
#62
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Good luck with it Fraser but are sure you don't have the pay & hours the wrong way round?
If not thats just over $12 an hour which is a bit of a rip off.
If not thats just over $12 an hour which is a bit of a rip off.
Jul 5th 2006, 10:20 pm
#63
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Originally Posted by Bordy
Good luck with it Fraser but are sure you don't have the pay & hours the wrong way round?
If not thats just over $12 an hour which is a bit of a rip off.
If not thats just over $12 an hour which is a bit of a rip off.
Starting pay in his words no less than $30k, which says to me it wont be more.
Jul 5th 2006, 10:22 pm
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Best of luck for tomorrow Fraser. You definitely derserve some good luck. Be keeping fingers crossed for you.
Jul 5th 2006, 10:22 pm
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Hey Billy. You got a job. Well done. 
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Jul 5th 2006, 10:44 pm
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
All the best for tomorrow mate...just remember don't go looking for a left handed shifter!!
Jul 5th 2006, 11:00 pm
#67
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Originally Posted by fraser
Nah 7.30 or 8.00 to 4.30 05 5.00 Monday to Friday and every Saturday which will be every other Saturday after 3 months (hours will drop to 44.5 average) 8.00 - 1.00.
Starting pay in his words no less than $30k, which says to me it wont be more.
Starting pay in his words no less than $30k, which says to me it wont be more.
First of all Fraser, congrats on getting to the seceond round, However, $30K for 47 hours :scared: :scared: They are taking advantage of you BIG time. Make you think if the sunshine, beaches and BBQ are really worth it.
If I were you I would start looking for a new job as soon as you land this job. Always easier to negotiate higher salary if you already have a job.
Erik the Viking
Jul 5th 2006, 11:11 pm
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
All the best Fraser.
Just think of it as a stepping stone and once you have the first one all the rest are easier because there is no pressure.
Good Luck...
Just think of it as a stepping stone and once you have the first one all the rest are easier because there is no pressure.
Good Luck...
Jul 6th 2006, 12:15 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Originally Posted by fraser
Just arrived back from the interview and I have another with the branch manager tomorrow, I think there may be 2 or 3 of us and it will be up to him.
It's a 47 hour week for $30k, so if I get it I wont be thrilled but it's a foot on the ladder.
Be interesting to know who I'm up against as I fail to see who could live on that wage who has either a mortgage or has to pay rent.
It's a 47 hour week for $30k, so if I get it I wont be thrilled but it's a foot on the ladder.
Be interesting to know who I'm up against as I fail to see who could live on that wage who has either a mortgage or has to pay rent.
Good luck with the interview tomorrow. Hope you get it so you can use it as a stepping stone.
Jul 6th 2006, 12:43 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Best of luck, Hope you come out on top.
Jul 6th 2006, 1:39 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Originally Posted by fraser
Nah 7.30 or 8.00 to 4.30 05 5.00 Monday to Friday and every Saturday which will be every other Saturday after 3 months (hours will drop to 44.5 average) 8.00 - 1.00.
Starting pay in his words no less than $30k, which says to me it wont be more.
Starting pay in his words no less than $30k, which says to me it wont be more.
The money may not be good but it gets you your first footing on the ladder.
When you are employed you are more employable to others. I took a badly paid job a few months back, I also took with me from that job as much experience as I could learn, a current reference to put on my CV and regained my confidence back in the workplace.
If you get it Fraser, take it and that will be your stepping stone for something better.
You will gain more confidence and as others have said, more job offers will come your way because you will have that 'all valued Aussie experience'.
Good luck and I hope you get it.
Jul 6th 2006, 2:05 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Go get 'em tomorrow Fraser.
Best of luck
Julie. x
Best of luck
Julie. x
Jul 6th 2006, 2:40 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Originally Posted by fraser
I have my first proper interview, I applied for a job in big chain plumbers merchants and actually got the reply preferred candidate which was a nice surprise as I've applied for literally hundreds of jobs most without even the courtesy of the "no thanks" reply.
It'll be my first work interview in about 16 years, not even sure what to wear I think smart casual?
Any useful tips?
It'll be my first work interview in about 16 years, not even sure what to wear I think smart casual?
Any useful tips?
Jul 6th 2006, 6:32 am
#74
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Best of luck for tomorrow Fraser! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Jul 6th 2006, 8:09 am
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Re: After 10.5 months in Australia.......
Best of luck Fraser. No need to cross my fingers, you're gonna get it. Though I must say, life is hard for you guys... to tie or not to tie... what a dilemma!
