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Working life in OZ...

Old Dec 2nd 2004, 5:35 am
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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?
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Old Dec 2nd 2004, 6:24 am
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Not perfect, in terms of skill sets and clients,

but more money, more flex hours. Laid back culture.

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Old Dec 2nd 2004, 6:41 am
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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?
More hours, less holiday same pay.
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Old Dec 2nd 2004, 6:44 am
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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?
same job as the uk, govie car, slightly more money as I negotiated.

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.
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A little less money for the moment, however, alot less hours....a lot better conditions, and alot better lifestyle....

Couldnt be happier!!
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Originally Posted by bondipom
More hours, less holiday same pay.
oh yeah, that's the only downside less holidays, 30 days plus bank holidays in the uk only 20 days here plus public holidays. However I don't care bout that it's nice to go to work in the sunshine instead of that friggin snow
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