What is your occupation? - Page 6

The MaDDeSTMaN · 12-07-2005, 07:33 PM

I'm currently seeking work, which is why I have to sell my beloved Escort - I can't afford to fix it up :(

Previous jobs have included working in customer service (working in petrol stations, and working on computers (troubleshooting, assembly, software installation, etc).

Currently seeking work in customer service or the IT industry, although I'm not limiting myself to these fields, it's where my knowledge and experience are, so I'm more likely to get a job in one of those fields...

Feathers · 12-07-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

Gerardine, it seems that you have an inherent weakness there. My daughter, who's 9, has the same thing. I would suggest a Naturopath and a Podiatrist.

I do now. But it all started at a family BBQ, playing on someone's tennis court, where they let their dogs roam at other times. Ran to get a ball and stepped on a bone left lying around. *snap*
It totally falls in with my star sign, being Pisces.
I am supposed to do exercises to strengthen the muscles, recommended by the physio I went to, but really after all day on my feet I cbf.
The podiatrist could fix my flat feet too!!

b2tf · 12-07-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The MaDDeSTMaN

I'm currently seeking work, which is why I have to sell my beloved Escort - I can't afford to fix it up :(

Previous jobs have included working in customer service (working in petrol stations, and working on computers (troubleshooting, assembly, software installation, etc).

Currently seeking work in customer service or the IT industry, although I'm not limiting myself to these fields, it's where my knowledge and experience are, so I'm more likely to get a job in one of those fields...

Come up to my area, thats the easiest type of work to get into up here and there is plenty of it. We also have NO speed cameras, only 1 unmarked HWP car in the whole city and the people are pretty nice

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Shonky · 12-07-2005, 08:52 PM

Thankyou Kingy 351, Psycho Chicken and GeckoXR8 for your advice.

It is really appreciated.

As for drugs, I am 100% clean. Hell, I won't even smoke tobacco... Wouldn't touch the stuff.

MO · 12-07-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bailey04

Completed an Accounting Degree in about 2 and half years.. Worked as an accountant for six months and thought this is so boring and made a career change....

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So now i am training to be a Rope Access Operator which I hopefully will become by the end of this year, and hopefully a Confined Space Rescue Technician.. The work is alot more exciting..

: Its great to help people...

And you get a lot more job/personal satisfaction from doing your job well,especially when you have good rescue.

The MaDDeSTMaN · 12-07-2005, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Come up to my area, thats the easiest type of work to get into up here and there is plenty of it. We also have NO speed cameras, only 1 unmarked HWP car in the whole city and the people are pretty nice

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You serious mate? I'm sick of getting knocked back letters, that's when they bother to even do that... :(

CAMS290 · 12-07-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Young 'un

I hope this isn't a repost.

We all have many things in common, our love of the blue oval being the major one, but what occupation are we all? Is there a disproportionate amount of one occupation, or are we all spread around?

If I may put forward a hypothesis, I would guess that the automotive industry would feature heavily here but I may be wrong...

For those of you with more than one job, vote for the one which consumes the majority of your time. (or the one that sounds more impressive!)

Owner driver with Boral Quarries....Love it too
:1syellow1

trikee · 12-07-2005, 10:27 PM

volunteer firey here as well.
cumberland zone

XRchic · 12-07-2005, 10:54 PM

Popular combo - tax lawyer here... :P

13-07-2005, 12:06 AM

Currently an Industrial Cleaner....background in Welfare

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Been working since 13

Angry Beaver · 13-07-2005, 09:36 AM

There is one catergory left off which I fit into.... Homeworker. And no I refuse to tick unemployed because I am not unemployed. I have four little bosses and 1 senior boss. I work 24 hours a day. I dont get holidays and I dont get paid. But hey I love it... Although have had to resign once or twice.

BJ · 13-07-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mrs casper

There is one catergory left off which I fit into.... Homeworker. And no I refuse to tick unemployed because I am not unemployed. I have four little bosses and 1 senior boss. I work 24 hours a day. I dont get holidays and I dont get paid. But hey I love it... Although have had to resign once or twice.

I have to agree with you on this Mrs Casper. I am in the same line of work as you but they call it house husband, and like you i love it as well. Now back to my coffee.

Angry Beaver · 13-07-2005, 11:33 AM

yeap

XRchic · 13-07-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs casper

There is one catergory left off which I fit into.... Homeworker. And no I refuse to tick unemployed because I am not unemployed. I have four little bosses and 1 senior boss. I work 24 hours a day. I dont get holidays and I dont get paid. But hey I love it... Although have had to resign once or twice.

Certainly NOT unemployed mrs casper! I think it an insult for anyone to suggest that because being a parent is actually one of the hardest and sometimes one of the more thankless jobs going around. A lot of people dont understand that a regular job has the advantage of more of less being able to turn off at 5pm (or whatever time) and just go home and relax. Being a parent is 24/7 and you cant just stop being a parent for a few hours - kids (and partners) dont have off buttons and you cant clock off. So it means that when they are sick, and need attention in the middle of the night, you cant just say that the "night shift" will handle it, because there is ONLY you.

You cant have a day off sick - you just have to keep going. You cant take annual leave, you cant take time off for stress and there are no excuses given for any weakness. These days if your kids arent perfectly dressed, clean, well mannered and well adjusted ALL of the time, then someone will always have something to say about it and make a judgement. So it is the kind of job where there is always pressure and not much room for error.

You really do have to be a loving parent, an understanding counsellor, a fair moderator/umpire, a nurse, a walking encyclopaedia, a maths/physics/chemistry/english/history expert, a walking bank (I am referred to by my two as "Mum Bank" all in fun, of course), a gourmet chef, a free taxi driver (for the half a dozen weekend sports and other social events), an entertainer, a very experienced electrician (to be able to fix all kinds of electronic gadgets such as Gameboys, Nintendos, wire up TVs, DVD players, stereo systems), a financial expert to handle the mortgage, shopping money, bills etc, and a very, VERY dedicated cleaner!

Im sorry if I get on my high horse about this, but I really do think that parents and homemakers are really undervalued these days, despite so much pressure being placed on us, and I think we need a little more recognition...

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Sagerian · 13-07-2005, 01:24 PM

Job security's good but?

13-07-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs casper

There is one catergory left off which I fit into.... Homeworker. And no I refuse to tick unemployed because I am not unemployed. I have four little bosses and 1 senior boss. I work 24 hours a day. I dont get holidays and I dont get paid. But hey I love it... Although have had to resign once or twice.

Spot on mrs casper, and a job I would not ever trade in for all the money on earth.
Then when you become a bit older you get a pensioner bonus of grandchildren

: you just have to love life!

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Casper · 13-07-2005, 02:18 PM

I've seen it first hand (funny about that)! Mrs Casper certainly works harder than I do and her OH&S conditions suck. How many workplaces would accept dive bombs from children as a regular work hazzard?

Gunns · 13-07-2005, 02:23 PM

I.T hardware engineer / consultant for the second dodgiest large IT company in the world.

Sagerian · 13-07-2005, 02:57 PM

Dell?

MO · 13-07-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs casper

But hey I love it... Although have had to resign once or twice.

Just to let them know who really is the boss?

eb_5litre · 13-07-2005, 08:31 PM

Community Services here. I work in a Government Centre providing day programs for the diasabled.

**Captain Stubing** · 13-07-2005, 11:14 PM

I've spent the last 13-14 years working as a forensic investigator. Every day can be different, going from the sublime to the ridiculous!

XR6Gal · 13-07-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by swanny

I've spent the last 13-14 years working as a forensic investigator. Every day can be different, going from the sublime to the ridiculous!

& he looks damn fine in the uniform :voldar02: hehehe

**Captain Stubing** · 13-07-2005, 11:37 PM

.... and here's that $20 bucks I promised you!

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gtfpv · 13-07-2005, 11:40 PM

i'm a french miad at the moment. taking orders off a 23 year old receptionist and listening to all her stories about being boyfriendless . its a long day . at least she looks ok . makes up for it i suppose.

**Full Noise** · 14-07-2005, 07:59 AM

Transportologist here. :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Cheers, Danny

Gunns · 14-07-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagerian

Dell?

nah HP REinvent. IBM being the dodgiest! Dell ain't that bad, except for there support.

Sagerian · 14-07-2005, 02:57 PM

I'd argue that. HP/Compaq make better products than Dell.

People I know who used to work for IBM said that they are never allowed to do anything, which would suck.

Citrix has the rep of being one of the best IT companies to work for, but I'm happy at the Dept of Education for now.

Sourbastard · 14-07-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagerian

HP/Compaq make better products than Dell.

One day I will tell you about the Magic Spray.

Sagerian · 14-07-2005, 03:09 PM

K I'll bite, what's the magic spray?

View Poll Results: What is your occupation?
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY	118	12.90%
EMERGENCY SERVICES/MEDICAL	27	2.95%
MILITARY	19	2.08%
GOVERNMENT	39	4.26%
CUSTOMER SERVICE/RETAIL/SALES	61	6.67%
LEGAL	7	0.77%
TOURISM/HOSPITALITY	25	2.73%
COMMUNITY SERVICES	8	0.87%
ADVERTISING/MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT	25	2.73%
BANKING/FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING	42	4.59%
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY	94	10.27%
HUMAN RESOURCES/RECRUITMENT	3	0.33%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	136	14.86%
PRIMARY INDUSTRY	10	1.09%
RURAL	13	1.42%
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS	54	5.90%
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY	5	0.55%
SPORT	5	0.55%
EDUCATION & TRAINING	19	2.08%
ENGINEERING	96	10.49%
MINING	27	2.95%
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	18	1.97%
INSURANCE/SUPERANNUATION	11	1.20%
ADMINISTRATION	11	1.20%
RETIRED/UNEMPLOYED	42	4.59%
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