Thread: Are people really finding it hard to get work?

My eldest daughter has swapped from working at a local club to working for woolies in the last couple of months, she has plenty of shifts and training in between juggling her HSC, admittedly it is only part time and casual but she had very little difficulty finding work in a town of 3500 people.

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by Tote

My eldest daughter has swapped from working at a local club to working for woolies in the last couple of months, she has plenty of shifts and training in between juggling her HSC, admittedly it is only part time and casual but she had very little difficulty finding work in a town of 3500 people.

Regards,
Tote

The big two supermarket chains have been actively increasing their casual staff numbers during Covid which has been a positive for those who've have lost their jobs in hospitality over the same period.

I was talking to my sister's partner over the weekend, he works for a large John Deere dealer on the Liverpool Plains and sales are through the roof atm, and they are struggling to supply parts.
Consistent rain since February has been a godsend, and I haven't seen the country looking so good for a decade.

The counter point to that is that any town that relied on tourism for the the majority of their local economy is in deep do do, and with Job keeper about to trail off it has many worried in those towns.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Doomadgee has a population of 1400 and 19.7% of them are unemployed So
that makes 275 people looking fo work that Don't have to relocate.

One does not necessarily lead to the other whether it be in an aboriginal community or elsewhere.

The advantage of living/working in an aboriginal community would be the opportunity to experience the 'reality' of aboriginal life and culture instead of the politcally correct views espoused by our pollies and the well meaning (or otherwise), the media and in our schools. This would be a 'golden opportunity' for someone and their family to really broaden their outlook and learn something very valuable. Unfortunately though reality when it comes to aboriginal life and issues is undervalued and in very short supply in mainstream Australia where being politically correct is the norm. This could truly be the opportunity of a lifetime and a valuable gift for ones children.

On the other hand, life and living in an aboriginal community would put many Australian urban dwellers way outside of their comfort zone. The ordered and genteel existence of suburban/city life does not really prepare someone for the comparatively rough and tumble life of an aboriginal community. The levels of lawlessness and violence in an untidy and seemingly unordered community would probably freak many people out. Concern for the safety of your children could be a big negative here, parents tend to wrap their kids in cotton wool and the levels of control and direction taken for granted in our cities and suburbs are not apparent in many communities. On the other hand kids would probably love it

For many the isolation from friends, family, comprehensive medical care and the other luxuries of urban life makes a lifestyle move such as this a difficult choice, add to this the inertia involved with change many people would just not bother to apply, it's always easier and safer to do nothing.

On a more positive note, uprooting yourself and family and moving to 'the back of beyond' out of the reach of creditors and spouse could have its advantages

Deano

In answer to some of the things raised here.
There are people in the community with the skills but most have good Govt jobs & then there are the family issues, very bad form to say "No" to a family member that wants a freebie or favor.
$60000 + the other benefits is above standard for the rolls & the pay goes up after the 3 months initiation. Except for tucker & fuel for your personal car there is nothing to shell out for.
Also there is, if you do well, advancement, we have several businesses & I'm not going to live forever. (Should write a song!) The pay in say my roll is much higher. We are also constantly looking to expand the business, EG My assistant manager from a couple of years ago now manages one of our businesses, on very good money.
I can sort of understand why people don't want to go remote. My family (excluding SWMBO & children) think there is something definitely wrong with me. But in saying that back in 1988 we didn't know if going bush was a good move, turned out, after the initial adjustment, it was. Our first Aboriginal Community was a shock but it's surprising how quickly you adjust but you really need to like your work & your SWMBO.
I'm just surprised how few applicants we got, I think it's a good job. Yes, you work hard in a funny place but, I take all the crap, I'm responsible for all the problems & I'm the one that has to answer to the Board if things aren't going well. Not those below me.
Anyway, I have have a new Assistant manager starting on the 3rd & a new Duty manager starting on the 19th. They both have partners we Will employ. So I'm hoping they work out which will allow me time to concentrate more on increasing business & maybe even taking some of my 6 years worth of leave I'm owed instead of short TOIL breaks.
Speaking of TOIL I have a little bit of that worked up as well.
Now, where did I put my Latte?
Jonesfam

Originally Posted by jonesfam

In answer to some of the things raised here.
There are people in the community with the skills but most have good Govt jobs & then there are the family issues, very bad form to say "No" to a family member that wants a freebie or favor.
$60000 + the other benefits is above standard for the rolls & the pay goes up after the 3 months initiation. Except for tucker & fuel for your personal car there is nothing to shell out for.
Also there is, if you do well, advancement, we have several businesses & I'm not going to live forever. (Should write a song!) The pay in say my roll is much higher. We are also constantly looking to expand the business, EG My assistant manager from a couple of years ago now manages one of our businesses, on very good money.
I can sort of understand why people don't want to go remote. My family (excluding SWMBO & children) think there is something definitely wrong with me. But in saying that back in 1988 we didn't know if going bush was a good move, turned out, after the initial adjustment, it was. Our first Aboriginal Community was a shock but it's surprising how quickly you adjust but you really need to like your work & your SWMBO.
I'm just surprised how few applicants we got, I think it's a good job. Yes, you work hard in a funny place but, I take all the crap, I'm responsible for all the problems & I'm the one that has to answer to the Board if things aren't going well. Not those below me.
Anyway, I have have a new Assistant manager starting on the 3rd & a new Duty manager starting on the 19th. They both have partners we Will employ. So I'm hoping they work out which will allow me time to concentrate more on increasing business & maybe even taking some of my 6 years worth of leave I'm owed instead of short TOIL breaks.
Speaking of TOIL I have a little bit of that worked up as well.
Now, where did I put my Latte?
Jonesfam

Oi, next time, Hit the linky bit of the username of this post, scroll down in the pull down menu two steps, click that and send a message.....

Where were you the last time I sent up a "looking for an honest employer" message?"

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Oi, next time, Hit the linky bit of the username of this post, scroll down in the pull down menu two steps, click that and send a message.....

Where were you the last time I sent up a "looking for an honest employer" message?"

Yeah, Dave, but he doesn't have any big cranes for you to play with, only a Disco and other toys!

$60K isn't a lot these days, I was surprised what ppl are getting these days, some wouldn't even get out of bed for that. Because ppl want so much you get few applications, hence this a lot of work is out sourced O.S now.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

$60K isn't a lot these days, I was surprised what ppl are getting these days, some wouldn't even get out of bed for that. Because ppl want so much you get few applications, hence this a lot of work is out sourced O.S now.

I've been having a few interesting conversations with my younger girl around career options and the resulting pay scales that she might earn. One has wanted to be a vet since she was little and now is the time where she will need to start thinking about academic effort to achieve that. A vet would do 6 years of uni, graduate and find themselves on 50-60K a year, however the financial payoff comes when you buy into a practice and make the big bucks as a business owner.

If she chose an IT careeer, after a year of TAFE she could reasonably expect to be earning $80K at the end of the following 12 months and $120K within 3 years with some variance for contracting Vs. permanent employment.

If she chose electrical trades she could probably earn more than the IT job once she was qualified and if she was prepared to travel but its a slower growth rate until an apprenticeship is completed.

Very interesting choices indeed particularly as she is more motivated by salary than my older girl who is more concerned about work life balance and life experience.


Regards,
Tote