Interview karma ...
Jul 20th 2009, 10:14 pm
#31
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Re: Interview karma ...
I'm not bothered so much about the time as the cost. 
I've been doing my sums on this and the bottom line is it's always going to be quicker to drive. If I drove every day it would take 2 hours each way and, assuming I was in the office every day, would cost $12,245 in petrol alone.
Driving roughly half way and then getting the train drops the petrol to $6750, 180 day season ticket is $1200. Getting the train most of the way costs about $1300 a year in petrol and $1500 season ticket. So it's pretty obvious it'd have to be the train. Adds about half an hour to travel time, but the cost savings are huge.
I've been doing my sums on this and the bottom line is it's always going to be quicker to drive. If I drove every day it would take 2 hours each way and, assuming I was in the office every day, would cost $12,245 in petrol alone. Driving roughly half way and then getting the train drops the petrol to $6750, 180 day season ticket is $1200. Getting the train most of the way costs about $1300 a year in petrol and $1500 season ticket. So it's pretty obvious it'd have to be the train. Adds about half an hour to travel time, but the cost savings are huge.
When faced with travel times
and costs like that, would it not be cheaper to rent a room in a flat share mon - thurs. Loads of big sites here have blokes sharing cheap units to save 20 hours a week of commuting, never seems to worry anyone after a 10 hour day all most people do is eat shower and sleep anyway.
Jul 20th 2009, 10:24 pm
#32
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Re: Interview karma ...
When faced with travel times and costs like that, would it not be cheaper to rent a room in a flat share mon - thurs. Loads of big sites here have blokes sharing cheap units to save 20 hours a week of commuting, never seems to worry anyone after a 10 hour day all most people do is eat shower and sleep anyway.
and costs like that, would it not be cheaper to rent a room in a flat share mon - thurs. Loads of big sites here have blokes sharing cheap units to save 20 hours a week of commuting, never seems to worry anyone after a 10 hour day all most people do is eat shower and sleep anyway.Train great for working, studying, perving at the chicks.
Jul 20th 2009, 10:42 pm
#33
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Re: Interview karma ...
[Train great for perving at the chicks.[/QUOTE]
Thats all I used to do
Thats all I used to do
Jul 21st 2009, 12:36 am
#34
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Re: Interview karma ...
When faced with travel times and costs like that, would it not be cheaper to rent a room in a flat share mon - thurs. Loads of big sites here have blokes sharing cheap units to save 20 hours a week of commuting, never seems to worry anyone after a 10 hour day all most people do is eat shower and sleep anyway.
and costs like that, would it not be cheaper to rent a room in a flat share mon - thurs. Loads of big sites here have blokes sharing cheap units to save 20 hours a week of commuting, never seems to worry anyone after a 10 hour day all most people do is eat shower and sleep anyway.
Jul 22nd 2009, 1:18 pm
#36
Capt Hilts
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Re: Interview karma ...
Cooler
Jul 31st 2009, 12:32 am
#37
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Re: Interview karma ...
Well, must be something in that karma thing - because I got the job! Had the interview 10 days ago, turned out there where eight others in the frame 
. Had a follow-up phone interview this Monday. Got the job offer this morning.
Start working for Surf Lifesaving Australia as an IT bod at the head office, which is situated right on Bondi beach. Flexible work (two days in Sydney, three at home), good money, clear promotion ladder. Very happy.
The office ...
. Had a follow-up phone interview this Monday. Got the job offer this morning.Start working for Surf Lifesaving Australia as an IT bod at the head office, which is situated right on Bondi beach. Flexible work (two days in Sydney, three at home), good money, clear promotion ladder. Very happy.
The office ...
Jul 31st 2009, 12:36 am
#38
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Re: Interview karma ...
wow! Congrats! Can't complain about those working conditions!
Jul 31st 2009, 12:43 am
#39
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Re: Interview karma ...
Congratulations Hutch! Welcome back to the Grind!
Welcome back to the Grind!
Jul 31st 2009, 12:47 am
#40
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Re: Interview karma ...
Well, must be something in that karma thing - because I got the job! Had the interview 10 days ago, turned out there where eight others in the frame . Had a follow-up phone interview this Monday. Got the job offer this morning.
Start working for Surf Lifesaving Australia as an IT bod at the head office, which is situated right on Bondi beach. Flexible work (two days in Sydney, three at home), good money, clear promotion ladder. Very happy.
The office ...
http://imgur.com/xJq7r.jpg
. Had a follow-up phone interview this Monday. Got the job offer this morning.Start working for Surf Lifesaving Australia as an IT bod at the head office, which is situated right on Bondi beach. Flexible work (two days in Sydney, three at home), good money, clear promotion ladder. Very happy.
The office ...
http://imgur.com/xJq7r.jpg
Jul 31st 2009, 12:52 am
#41
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Re: Interview karma ...
Fantastic news Hutch.... I'm thrilled for you!
It's a huge bonus that you only have to commute 2 days a week too! Congratulations
It's a huge bonus that you only have to commute 2 days a week too! Congratulations
Jul 31st 2009, 1:03 am
#42
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Re: Interview karma ...
Congrats - hope tonight's celebration is a big one!
Jul 31st 2009, 1:27 am
#43
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Re: Interview karma ...
Awesome news, congratulations dude 
Jul 31st 2009, 1:28 am
#44
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Re: Interview karma ...
lol - thanks
It is, isn't it. What's more, having that pool downstairs will make getting in shape for my proficiency (surf patrol) that bit easier as I can swim at lunchtime.
Yea, I could work from home more often if I wanted, but to be honest, after living out here in the sticks for three years, I'm looking forward to a bit of city bustle.
Sure will be.
It is, isn't it. What's more, having that pool downstairs will make getting in shape for my proficiency (surf patrol) that bit easier as I can swim at lunchtime.
Sure will be.
Jul 31st 2009, 1:58 am
#45
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Re: Interview karma ...
Congratulations Hutch - the pic looks amazing!
Be sure to send us all photo's of you in action
What?
Be sure to send us all photo's of you in action
What?