Job Losses
Feb 27th 2009, 8:26 pm
#212
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Re: Job Losses
The Australian today:
Premier Colin Barnett is keen to play it down, but a forecast by BIS Shrapnel this week that up to 20,000 jobs will go in the west over the next few years caused more heart flutters.
There has only been one really big hit so far, with BHP's decision to close its Ravensthorpe nickel mine costing 1800 jobs. Other jobs have gone, but in smaller numbers.
BIS Shrapnel senior economist Richard Robinson appeared to shock the Premier when he claimed years of pain lay ahead.... Robinson says it is reality. After jobs in the WA mining sector soared from 52,000 to 71,000 in a year, he says it's clear they cannot be sustained. "The mining investment boom is over and you'll see more projects pushed back. Probably by the middle of 2011 or even by the end of 2011, you'll lose about 20,000 jobs."
Premier Colin Barnett is keen to play it down, but a forecast by BIS Shrapnel this week that up to 20,000 jobs will go in the west over the next few years caused more heart flutters.
There has only been one really big hit so far, with BHP's decision to close its Ravensthorpe nickel mine costing 1800 jobs. Other jobs have gone, but in smaller numbers.
BIS Shrapnel senior economist Richard Robinson appeared to shock the Premier when he claimed years of pain lay ahead.... Robinson says it is reality. After jobs in the WA mining sector soared from 52,000 to 71,000 in a year, he says it's clear they cannot be sustained. "The mining investment boom is over and you'll see more projects pushed back. Probably by the middle of 2011 or even by the end of 2011, you'll lose about 20,000 jobs."
On the plus side Woolworths are creating 6000 jobs. Being retail I cannot see them being high paying positions, especially when compared with what mining pays. I also wonder how many will be part time jobs with poor conditions. I work in the resources sector now and have worked in one of the highest margin areas of retail. Give me resources anyday. Resources is much better.
Feb 27th 2009, 8:31 pm
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Re: Job Losses
Feb 27th 2009, 9:38 pm
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Feb 27th 2009, 10:08 pm
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Re: Job Losses
Good luck in getting the offer before you move. You will find life improves when you get here as recruiters will then take you seriously. A stint contracting maybe necessary to get some local experience on the CV.
Feb 28th 2009, 8:07 pm
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Re: Job Losses
Sad to hear this, hope for the best and that you keep working. Good luck.
Mar 3rd 2009, 7:38 am
#219
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Re: Job Losses
Domino's pizza are expanding do plenty of great jobs there.
