It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ...
Dec 6th 2009, 10:33 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
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Dec 6th 2009, 10:46 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
Only 1 job here - but since it includes 15 hours a week of compulsory unpaid overtime taking up evenings, weekends and public holidays I dont have the option of supplmenting my income with any additional employment...
(seek.com *is* getting a bit of a workout!)
incidentaly there are 5 others on the same deal at my current workplace and I'm the only one to kick up a stink and complain. The response, when I asked if anything could be done like employing more people, compensating us more, or giving us time off in lieu? - "Nah - thats how we work around here.. if you cant handle it then perhaps this isnt the job for you? </end discussion>"
(seek.com *is* getting a bit of a workout!)
incidentaly there are 5 others on the same deal at my current workplace and I'm the only one to kick up a stink and complain. The response, when I asked if anything could be done like employing more people, compensating us more, or giving us time off in lieu? - "Nah - thats how we work around here.. if you cant handle it then perhaps this isnt the job for you? </end discussion>"
Dec 6th 2009, 11:47 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
No over time only if you go in on sunday.
but seriously its the norm in Brisbane CBD where I work, most of my Co workers do 2 jobs, I only do over 40 hours & 6 days a week not including my travelling.
I dont even know what my husband or children look like anymore.
Well I'm off to bed now, as I have a very heavy week a head of me, good night guys.
but seriously its the norm in Brisbane CBD where I work, most of my Co workers do 2 jobs, I only do over 40 hours & 6 days a week not including my travelling.
I dont even know what my husband or children look like anymore.
Well I'm off to bed now, as I have a very heavy week a head of me, good night guys.
Dec 6th 2009, 11:57 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
No over time only if you go in on sunday.
but seriously its the norm in Brisbane CBD where I work, most of my Co workers do 2 jobs, I only do over 40 hours & 6 days a week not including my travelling.
I dont even know what my husband or children look like anymore.
Well I'm off to bed now, as I have a very heavy week a head of me, good night guys.
but seriously its the norm in Brisbane CBD where I work, most of my Co workers do 2 jobs, I only do over 40 hours & 6 days a week not including my travelling.
I dont even know what my husband or children look like anymore.
Well I'm off to bed now, as I have a very heavy week a head of me, good night guys.
Dec 6th 2009, 11:58 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
I don't know anyone working in the Brisbane CBD who has two jobs....don't think I've heard of anyone I know doing it over the last few decades either. Not disputing they don't exist but don't think it that common. Only people I know is one who sells stuff at the west end market for a bit of extra and a fireman...but they all seem to work their days off.
Dec 6th 2009, 7:47 pm
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
I have 2 jobs - 38 hours for one job and 12 for another but working from home... suits me well and id struggle without my second job.
Dec 6th 2009, 8:08 pm
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
MY DH has two but that is only because he is "retired" and neither job is full time. Public servants find it hard to do 2 jobs - there are all sorts of permissions required and most of them are working too darned hard that they dont have time for a second job (all jokes aside, they really are stretched at the mo) so Canberra isnt really typical. Families are certainly two income though - I dont know of any youngish families where they can afford to be on a single income any more and increasingly those who are retired are being forced to re-enter the workforce to make ends meet (I guess you could technically say that that was having 2 jobs).
Dec 7th 2009, 3:57 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ
Depends. I work an average week, all told. For years I struggled to do 37 hours.
My wife hasn't worked for 5+ years.
My wife hasn't worked for 5+ years.
Dec 7th 2009, 3:58 am
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