It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ...
Dec 6th 2009, 7:43 am
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It seems very normal here in Brissy dont know if its the norm in other part of OZ...
Doing two jobs, almost everyone I work with have 2 jobs.
I do very long hours at work & its not unusual to get to ask to do 6 days a week.
I've never worked so many hours in my life, but so many of my co workers tells me its the norm here.
I do very long hours at work & its not unusual to get to ask to do 6 days a week.
I've never worked so many hours in my life, but so many of my co workers tells me its the norm here.
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Dec 6th 2009, 7:44 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont if its the norm in other part of OZ...
are you a tradie?
Dec 6th 2009, 7:46 am
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Dec 6th 2009, 7:53 am
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Re: It seems very normal here in Brissy dont if its the norm in other part of OZ...
Many of them are doing 70/80 hours a week.......most to pay the mortgage
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Dec 6th 2009, 8:00 am
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I find it odd, that no one even complains, its just so many hours they expect people to do & as I said most have second jobs.
Dec 6th 2009, 8:46 am
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Don't know anyone who works two jobs here. The Husband worked three in the UK. He's quite chuffed only to have the one here.
Dec 6th 2009, 8:48 am
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I can't be arsed doing one job never mind two.......
Dec 6th 2009, 9:35 am
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Jeeza,s i,m lucky , if i work more than 3 days a week .......
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Dec 6th 2009, 9:38 am
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Dec 6th 2009, 9:53 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>"
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Dec 6th 2009, 10:05 am
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Will be driving by yers tomorrow so dont go walking along the highway swinging that ass,i dont want to lose a wing mirror
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Dec 6th 2009, 10:06 am
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