Whats Your Job - Page 7

MAGPIE · 02-01-2005, 04:38 PM

Im a Combustion Suppression Technician...

otherwise known as a Firefighter

2 days/2 Nights - 4 Off (48 Hr week)

Best job in the world (imo)

Mark^^ · 02-01-2005, 07:14 PM

I'm a social worker. I manage a refuge for homeless teenagers and a family counselling program trying to prevent family breakdowns. I work full time and study part time. At Sydney Uni doing a Masters in Policy Studies.

Mark

Mark351 · 02-01-2005, 07:22 PM

I'm a software development manager (recently promoted!) for an international healthcare IT company. I manage a team of developers in three offices, plus the development/release of three products.

RspecAU · 02-01-2005, 08:20 PM

I'm a Storeman for ColesMyer @ the Kmart wearhouse in Breaside (SE Melb). Hate the job can't hate the pay at 30 an hour.

b2tf · 02-01-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RspecAU

I'm a Storeman for ColesMyer @ the Kmart wearhouse in Breaside (SE Melb). Hate the job can't hate the pay at 30 an hour.

You poor bastard. If CM treat you anything like they treat the Coles people (i.e. me), i feel your pain. I really do.

MotherNatureVer2 · 02-01-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark^^

I'm a social worker. I manage a refuge for homeless teenagers and a family counselling program trying to prevent family breakdowns. I work full time and study part time. At Sydney Uni doing a Masters in Policy Studies.

Mark

Mark .... If you can give me advise .... or want to..... send me a PM ......... Gotta luv 13yr old hormanal girls :P

The MaDDeSTMaN · 02-01-2005, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

what is your occupation?
How many hours a week to you work?

Occupation: offically unemployed, currently participating in a "Work for the dole" project by working at a local primary school.

Looking for work, preferably not involving heavy labour - doesn't mix well with insulin dependant diabetes :(

Hours a week: Right now, the WFD project is 9am till 3:15pm, with an hours break for lunch from 1pm and 30 minutes from 11am to 11:30am, 3 days a week - so 14 and a half hours a week actual work time. Hopefully this year they'll decide to take me on full time, if not, hopefully I get a job elsewhere - otherwise I'll never get my Escort registered and on the road. :(

XR6Gal · 02-01-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by madwob

its my understanding that safeway/woolworths doesnt pay out sick leave....so i'd start takin some sickies b4 u finish up with ur 2 weeks notice...

but 4 years worth of holidays + time in lieu is a shit load of cash. ;)

Not many places pay out sick leave, if you're in a company that does then you're lucky.

Casper · 02-01-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6Gal

Not many places pay out sick leave, if you're in a company that does then you're lucky.

I install payroll systems for a living and, to be honest, the only time sick leave gets paid out is during retrenchments. Take your sick leave now before oyu quit cause it isnt paid out.

SpoolMan · 02-01-2005, 10:57 PM

IT Depends what some company’s have in there Enterprise Bargaining Agreements we have up 10 weeks sick leave paid out upon leaving....we have 5 weeks A/Leave...even 80 mins double time while on A/leave...4 days paid recreational leave, 3 x12hr days paid careers leave, and 8 x 12hr days sick leave..its far cheaper for the company to pay out sick leave when employees leave if an employee has a sicky the boss has to pay overtime to cover that person..
All negotiated under enterprise bargaining...

Boosted · 02-01-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

what is your occupation?
How many hours a week to you work?
i see Rod listed his as a hard worker.
i listed mine as a bludger.
i sit on a grab truck..picks up big rolls of paper 2000 kilo's that takes up 6 hrs a night the other 6 hrs i spend on our lunch room computer.
1 week i work from 7 am to 7.15 pm Mon to Thur.
the following week, i work from 7 pm to 7.15 am Mon to Wed with a option of working Thursday night.

Hi All,
I work at the same factory as XRFPV8, and work in the same part of the factory as him, theres only one difference in his and my job. I actually have to work!!!!

Bearman · 02-01-2005, 11:08 PM

Customs........ and no, I can't "look the other way"

Great job, at least at shitkicker and team leader level. Trouble is the politics involved just drive me f*cking mad. If you could get rid of everyone above supervisor level it'd be good.

Pay is all right but not fantastic.

Firefox7 · 02-01-2005, 11:11 PM

When i was a pup I was a motor mechanic in sydney....then I started my own Computer business which was very succsessful. I did all the computer work for the local council and it's affilates. Sold that for a bomb, then went to work for an electrician for quite a few years. Got bored of that, then did a major course at uni in Satelite Communications in commercial & domestic. I now sub-contract for Foxtel, Austar and Optus & many others. I install anything from 65cm domestic, to 15.5 metre commercial. Great job...great pay...my own boss...I call the shots....and a $150.00 hr pay rate. I also do some freelance work in visual effects and compositing for film and games....thats pocket money. But I love film and visual effects... and one day I want to open my own visual effects business....Like ILM.

Cheers.

BTTB · 02-01-2005, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lv619

Uni bum/shit kicker at safeway DC...

Sounds like someone I may have given shit to kick lately ?

Not sure what it is I do ...
but whatever it is I try and do as little of it as possible

(it says Storeman on my payslip... but that just doesn't seem right)

BAD THINGS BOUT MY JOB
I work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
I work from 1pm through to 10pm :(

GOOD THINGS BOUT MY JOB
I have a 3 day weekend Every week
I make more money on Sunday than most people make in a weeks pay
I dont have any traffic problems travelling to or from work ;)

I guess the Pro's outweigh the Con's

SpoolMan · 02-01-2005, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VX8255

Hi All,
I work at the same factory as XRFPV8, and work in the same part of the factory as him, theres only one difference in his and my job. I actually have to work!!!!

all you do is walk around and ##### they dont call you grand master spiller for nothing ..lol..

jzab · 02-01-2005, 11:58 PM

I work for Ford of Australia as a Development Engineer/Engine Calibrator in The Powertrain Development Department. It's a great job and I love it. My office is out at the Proving Ground and I work about 40 - 50 hrs a week, unless I'm on a Development trip when it can blow out to 70+. Can't talk much about what I'm working on other than its the next Falcon.

jzab

lv619 · 03-01-2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EFGTHO

Sounds like someone I may have given shit to kick lately ?

Hahaha, are you a leading hand by any chance? :rolleyes:

Which DC Mulgrave or Hume?

SpoolMan · 03-01-2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MotherNature

Mark .... If you can give me advise .... or want to..... send me a PM ......... Gotta luv 13yr old hormanal girls :P

ow no advice Mother Nature, all I can say is it gets worse, I have a 18 yo girl they no everything before they reach 15yo..lol..
Batten down the hatch’s..lol..
Good luck.

AUII_Forte · 03-01-2005, 12:03 AM

Started out casually at Woolies whilst still at school. Worked there for 4 years and when I finished my HSC, I did a traineeship as a spare parts interpreter dealing in tractor parts.

I work for a small company who basically import the parts and sell wholesale only. Company is based in Hallam VIC but I work for the NSW branch. Job isn't too bad, pay isn't bad for my age, but I'd prefer to be in Automotive. I'm only 20 and I'm 2IC of the branch, but only because there are 2 of us there! lol. All in all a pretty cruisy job that has it's ups and downs.

SpoolMan · 03-01-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jzab

I work for Ford of Australia as a Development Engineer/Engine Calibrator in The Powertrain Development Department. It's a great job and I love it. My office is out at the Proving Ground and I work about 40 - 50 hrs a week, unless I'm on a Development trip when it can blow out to 70+. Can't talk much about what I'm working on other than its the next Falcon.

jzab

so we can blame you for any blown diffs, tailshafts ect..lol.

BTTB · 03-01-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lv619

Hahaha, are you a leading hand by any chance? :rolleyes:

Which DC Mulgrave or Hume?

Mulgrave - Produce

Nope... not a leading hand

jzab · 03-01-2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

so we can blame you for any blown diffs, tailshafts ect..lol.

Not directly, LOL but I know the guys who can take some of the blame.

jzab

lv619 · 03-01-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EFGTHO

Mulgrave - Produce

Nope... not a leading hand

Well in that case, tell the Diks up at the Hume DC to stop cancelling so many shifts...

(j/k)

BTTB · 03-01-2005, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lv619

Well in that case, tell the Diks up at the Hume DC to stop cancelling so many shifts...

(j/k)

I'll have a word with Woger the ****er (Corbett) for you :p

Discovery · 03-01-2005, 12:20 AM

I think most of you know what I do but here goes for those of you who don't. I am the Education & Public Programs Manager of the Ford Discovery centre in Geelong Vic. Have been there 5 1/2 years now and do a variety of tasks from leading guided tours telling people about the history of Ford in Australia, and how cars are designed and built today, to driving the new Ford GT into position on the floor!!

For the next week I take up residence at my alternate desk, I am the scrutineering supervisor at the Summernats car show in Canberra. Long days but mucho fun!

Hope to meet some of you around the place. Those I have already met from the forum are a great bunch of people.

-Felicity

SpoolMan · 03-01-2005, 01:13 AM

HI Felicity, there would be plenty of people here would love that Job....its sounds that much fun you could sell it when your done there..lol.

XRchic · 03-01-2005, 01:23 AM

I'm a tax lawyer. My hours suck, but I think that might be changing soon. I think I might get a new job soon too, coz this one sucks! LOL

Timmeh · 03-01-2005, 01:36 AM

Ok, most people know where I work, but for those that don't, I'm in the Royal Australian Air Force, I train Hornet pilots. I enjoy it, and they pay me to turn up too.

Tim

Dez · 03-01-2005, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by EFGTHO

Mulgrave - Produce

Nope... not a leading hand

not that it affects me anymore as i just resigned, but man some your guys at mulgrave need to learn to stack the pallets properly. we lose that much shit on the trucks due to poor stacking. they even made it nice and easy for you with CHEP crates! lol

i might be doin some casual work at HUME DC now that im un employed. my brother works for forstaff, they're the guys that staff HUME DC, and would also be the 1's cancelling shifts :p. my brother would probably be the main guy doing it too, which means i can pretty much get hours there anytime i want

03-01-2005, 01:45 AM

I am employed by Peter Warren Ford Smithfield (Sydney) to sell new and used vehicles, maintain their website (which I helped build), organise advertisments and marketing through the local press.