Working life in OZ...
#1
Working life in OZ...
Okay, after another day temping, I'm needing a bit of inspiration from those of you who've started work in Australia...Has anyone landed their (well..my) dream job slathering sun cream onto young surfers?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
#2
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Re: Working life in OZ...
Not perfect, in terms of skill sets and clients,
but more money, more flex hours. Laid back culture.
BM
but more money, more flex hours. Laid back culture.
BM
#3
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,149
Re: Working life in OZ...
Originally Posted by MrsMangle
Okay, after another day temping, I'm needing a bit of inspiration from those of you who've started work in Australia...Has anyone landed their (well..my) dream job slathering sun cream onto young surfers?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
#4
Keeping it fairly real
Joined: Jun 2004
Location: In the sun
Posts: 32,863
Re: Working life in OZ...
Originally Posted by MrsMangle
Okay, after another day temping, I'm needing a bit of inspiration from those of you who've started work in Australia...Has anyone landed their (well..my) dream job slathering sun cream onto young surfers?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
seriously, how does your working life compare to the job you had back home?
Are you using the qualifications you worked for back in the UK? & Is it what you expected?
Better perks than the uk, long service leave after 7 years and when I take leave I get an extra 17% (think this may be the norm in oz with most companies) in my pay packet and as Badge says much less stressful.
For example I would be driving like a manaic to make appointments in the uk, here if you're late you're always greeted by "no worries" in the uk it would be savage looks.
#5
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,235
Re: Working life in OZ...
A little less money for the moment, however, alot less hours....a lot better conditions, and alot better lifestyle....
Couldnt be happier!!
Couldnt be happier!!
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Keeping it fairly real
Joined: Jun 2004
Location: In the sun
Posts: 32,863
Re: Working life in OZ...
Originally Posted by bondipom
More hours, less holiday same pay.