Out Of Work Again

[CraigE]

Well BHP have wielded the axe again on their safety department and myself and a lot of others are now out of work. All about cost cutting. BHP previously have led safety in all areas, but over the last year or so have taken so many backward steps it is not funny. It will only be a matter of time before someone pays for their sins.
Not sure where to from here, jobs with my skills are getting fewer and far between.
My main focus now is to ensure we dont lose our house and I can ensure my daughter can finish her TAFE course.
Not after sympathy, but my mindset may not be in the best space over the coming weeks.
:mad::mad::(:(

[Marmoset]

Sorry to hear you bad news. It all seems to be slowing down a bit here but a lot of companies do seem to be looking at costs, rather than the value that someone/thing brings to the organisation.

[DiscoMick]

Very sorry to hear that mate. Hope another opportunity comes up soon for you.

[nat_89]

That's no good at all sucks loosing jobs. Bhp are starting to loose a few jobs here in Qld to and I know the safety departments are getting changed from site to Brissy so only time will tell how long before something happens

[Ausfree]

Sorry to hear that, not pleasant, losing your job. I have also been there a few times in my life, but something always turns up if you are determined enough.

Good luck for the future!!!:)

[frantic]

Sorry to hear about this:( BHP often make rash decisions that cost either $$$ or lives, hope the later is not the case.
Good luck with finding a new job.

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Not sure where to from here, jobs with my skills are getting fewer and far between.
My main focus now is to ensure we dont lose our house and I can ensure my daughter can finish her TAFE course.
Not after sympathy, but my mindset may not be in the best space over the coming weeks.
:mad::mad::(:(

Mate sorry to hear about your predicament.

Having been made redundant not too long ago, and separately having spent 12 months looking for work, my tip would be to always keep your chin up.

It is easy to get in a rut, and that leads to not searching for work (what's the point right? Been there), which puts you in a deeper rut...

I suggest setting a plan for your job hunting that involves doing a set of activities in the morning and a set of activities in the afternoon / evening - and then ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS get them done. Once you get in to this routine you are helping give yourself maximum chance of trying to get worth through consistently searching.

Outside of that, find something else to keep you busy. Something that interests you and preferably something that gives results you can see, look at, be and proud of. I found fixing stuff around the house (yes that long list) as a good diversion.

HTH

[Chucaro]

Sorry to hearing the lost of your job Craig.
Safety is a very low priority in the private industry and the hope to work as a consultant is getting harder. Greed for money have take over human values :(
Perhaps Craig it is time to start looking for jobs in different fields.
My best wishes and do not give up, some times bad news like this works ok in finding more attractive opportunities.

[debruiser]

Hey, I know how you feel. I was shafted last year from my job. I've become very specialised in what I do, so there are no jobs in qld. Left me having to do labouring jobs that I hated for a long while, now I'm just trying to get by on short term contracts bluffing my way through as something I'm not really....
I'd love to move to a new field of work and get a new qualification but no one is interested in giving me a go. Its tough and very depressing.

Hope you can find something pretty quickly.

Sent from my Land Rover A8.

[Mick_Marsh]

Sorry to hear that Craig. I was made redundant a year ago. I've managed to pick up some reduced hours work recently. A lot of the people I have worked with are now working overseas, funnily, same jobs more money.
Have you tried looking overseas?

[CraigE]

Sorry to hear that Craig. I was made redundant a year ago. I've managed to pick up some reduced hours work recently. A lot of the people I have worked with are now working overseas, funnily, same jobs more money.
Have you tried looking overseas?

Will be looking shortly, just getting my head around it atm. Finish date 26 June. At least is a reasonable redundancy, so do have some breathing space. Just a shame as I did love my job.
Do not want to have to unsettle my family again as have moved them 3 times in 6 years and now just 2 years into a mortgage, so maybe FIFO or OS work may come into play.

[Lionelgee]

Will be looking shortly, just getting my head around it atm. Finish date 26 June. At least is a reasonable redundancy, so do have some breathing space. Just a shame as I did love my job.
Do not want to have to unsettle my family again as have moved them 3 times in 6 years and now just 2 years into a mortgage, so maybe FIFO or OS work may come into play.


Hello CraigE,

Best of luck with the job search Craig. It is especially hard when you have to move a family around.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Davo]

That's bad news but it sounds like at least you got a fair bit of warning. Is the mining industry really slowing down that much at last? I always thought the big boom was a bit shaky since it had to end sometime, and people were getting too comfy with it. (Though I'm not saying you were.)

WA has always been hard to find work in as we don't have a very big or creative economy. Have you thought about doing something different to get away from the whole boom-and-bust industry? I know it's hard, though.

[Marmoset]

I've just seen this pop up on linkedin. Not sure if it fits your skill set?

SEEK - FIFO HSE Advisor (3/1) Job in Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara (http://www.seek.com.au/job/26523322)

[akelly]

Lots of safety work outside the mining industry. We binned the mines last year - too volatile and dependant on ore prices. Not to mention the "lip service" approach to safety - as a HSE guy you're just shouting at clouds most of the time.

Look around at construction and other industries - you might find something more stable that pays just as well. We certainly have had no trouble finding good quality safety related work outside the mines.

Good luck with it - never fun to be looking for work.

Adam

[bushrover]

That's a bugga Craig. I don't know that any job is safe. Not a very happy place at the moment.

Hope you find something soon.

Rick

[CraigE]

That's a bugga Craig. I don't know that any job is safe. Not a very happy place at the moment.

Hope you find something soon.

Rick

Yep the whole mining industry is not a very happy place to be atm, good money, but too many precious egos and lack of security. Will be looking outside the box.
Cheers
Craig

[Discomark]

One thing that is really giving me the :censored: at the moment is the 457 visa scam. Its supposed to be a solution to fill positions where skills are lacking locally but I know first hand this is not always the case. In my industry (telecoms) I have seen far to many highly experienced Engineers let go recently and some have been with the company for 20+ years and really know their stuff. Their jobs are 'made redundant' but soon become new positions filled by a 457 person on half the wages.
Rort fears as 457 visa loophole reopened (http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/rort-fears-as-457-visa-loophole-reopened-20140311-34kgr.html)
126,000 457 visas granted in 2012/13, how can this be allowed to continue with so many Aussies being layed off :confused:

The other thing is how the hell are we supposed to work till we are 70 if the government is allowing so many foreign workers to come in and take all the jobs!

[wrinklearthur]

Look out for a job with aged care as the need for workers in that area is becoming greater, personally I have been keeping a eye open for the job as a driver for the day excursion bus.

Fingers crossed!
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[DiscoMick]

Budget should result in a big lft in road construction so are there opportunities there?

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[wrinklearthur]

Budget should result in a big lft in road construction so are there opportunities there?

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An opportunity?

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[Davo]

She's young and blonde . . . what are you getting at, Arthur? :p

[Mick_Marsh]

One thing that is really giving me the :censored: at the moment is the 457 visa scam. Its supposed to be a solution to fill positions where skills are lacking locally but I know first hand this is not always the case. In my industry (telecoms) I have seen far to many highly experienced Engineers let go recently and some have been with the company for 20+ years and really know their stuff. Their jobs are 'made redundant' but soon become new positions filled by a 457 person on half the wages.
Rort fears as 457 visa loophole reopened (http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/rort-fears-as-457-visa-loophole-reopened-20140311-34kgr.html)
126,000 457 visas granted in 2012/13, how can this be allowed to continue with so many Aussies being layed off :confused:

The other thing is how the hell are we supposed to work till we are 70 if the government is allowing so many foreign workers to come in and take all the jobs!
Yep. Similar happened to me.
They sacked all the locals and kept the 457's. Oddly, a lot of the locals have gone overseas.

[stevo]

been off work for only six weeks now market is a lot harder hoping to start new job next week have done medical so all good, keeping busy helps have dam near finished the house reno upstairs.


Lucky I already had bought all the gear before I got punted, You just got to keep trying.

[stevo]

also the internet usage goes way up, stay off youtube

[Davo]

also the internet usage goes way up, stay off youtube

:D:D:D

[LandyAndy]

Sorry to hear that Craig,hope something comes up soon.
May be worth chatting to BMKal to see if there is anything on offer with his mob.
GOODLUCK
Andrew