debbiemc

Have posted this before but never had much of a response.

does anyone know if he'll have a problem finding work in the brisbane area? if not, he fancies being a post man!! he's an early riser

thanks
debs

debbiemc

oh dear! does that mean he'll have to be a house husband!! no way, not if i cant be one! house wife that is !

Lordflasheart

I'd employ him. I bloody well hate painting. Especially when the bristles fall out the brush and you don't notice until it's dried.

Karma sent.


Flash.

Brisben

My uncle owns a painting and decorating business in Bris.

I will have a word see what I can find

debbiemc

arghh, thanks flash, and for the K

dont you just hate those bristles?!!

debs x

Sleeping Beauty

i'm going to bump this one up because my hubbie is a P & D as well (also very good!!! lol). we are looking at NSW (port stephens/anna bay), but will consider moving if needs be.

brisbane, perhaps your uncle needs good ol' british trained P & D's for his company

Brisben

He is one too. an expat some 17 years ago,

He earns good money i know that much , he only works about 3 months a year, P& d'S DO well out in OZ...

jad n rich

Painters in OZ are usually employed on a subcontract basis (per job with the main contractor charging the client and then paying the painters that work for him) The bsa laws have just changed so I am not sure if the painting contractor needs a lic (plumbers, sparks, chippies all do) , quick check on the bsa website says all contractors performing work over $1100 so its quite possible they do. The workers just get wages.
The award wage for most trades is around $22 an hour on a casual basis, less if you want sick and hols.

If your eligible to become a contractor and paint houses the current rate is $18 a sm inside 3 coats, and $10 outside 2 coats of UV resistant. The guys working for the contractors seem to take home around $700. The contractor willl earn however many jobs he takes on X the above sm rates minus, tax, gst, overheads, paint , insurances and wages to the guys who work for him.

debbiemc

Thanks so much for the replys, its really helpful thanks. looks like he'll earn around the same as here.

no way he'll be sat round the pool while i slave away at work

cheers again all,

debbie

andrew63

Close friend of mine in Brisbane works for www.higginscoatings.com.au who I think are the biggest painting co. in QLD/Australia.
They are always looking for staff - especially those that like heights!

Andrew

MrsDagboy

Not if he comes to work at my house :scared: .

debbiemc

thanks andrew, iv'e put it in my favourites!

how are you all? things still a little stressful here; re ex, sign, etc!!!!! should know by tommorow yes or no. will let you know.

thanks again

debs x

andrew63

Debs
Hope all goes well with you.
We finally got all our paperworok together and it was lodged a few weeks ao so the end of the stress is very close!

Andrew

goldcoastrealestate

The Gold Coast. Not enough tradesman of any type! With so much new development, tradesman in high demand.


Gayle

debbiemc

thanks for that gayle.

Andrew good luck with everything.... i feel a bit calmer today, got a good gut feeling he'll agree after seeing the kids tonight, everything crossed eh!