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

I don't wish to be 'down' on a young person or anyone who can't find a job, as maybe there are circumstances that I am unaware of.

But I will say this, I have never been without a job, if I wanted a job. Pre internet days, I used to go and visit the workplaces I wanted a job at, and leave my references, or cv they call it nowadays. didn't sit at home waiting for a job to be advertised in saturdays paper.

Ok, now I am in a profession where I can get a job tomorrow if I quit the job I have today. But a couple of years ago, I decided to do something different and applied for jobs that I had never done before, ok they weren't university type jobs, pretty menial, but I got a job straight away.

In my own life, I have found, that when I want to earn a buck, as long as I am not too fussy...I get a job. And as I told my kids, having a job, creates opportunities for other jobs, networking, getting known, getting to know people etc. Getting a work history most importantly!

Thats all good and congratulations to you , but do you think a university qualified engineer in Perth should have to go fruit picking in Merbein?

Originally Posted by Gordie

I used to go and visit the workplaces I wanted a job at, and leave my references,

doesnt happen now days unfortunately

no I don't think someone should have to travel hundreds of k's to work. But maybe they should look at their situation and decide whether they need to move. I have moved 2500kms for a job, so I can say that!

And university qualifications in a crisis meant squat to me mate. That is half the problem, setting standards too high. I am too good for that job, so the govt can pay me to stay home instead.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Thats all good and congratulations to you , but do you think a university qualified engineer in Perth should have to go fruit picking in Merbein?

And yes thanks for that, congratulations to me indeed, for getting out and getting a job when I need it. Initiative I think it is called, although modern society is happy to nanny up and take that away from people.

Originally Posted by Eevo

doesnt happen now days unfortunately

yes you have a point there, many businesses only accept online applications these days, which sucks. Much better to see who is applying in my opinion.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Thats all good and congratulations to you , but do you think a university qualified engineer in Perth should have to go fruit picking in Merbein?

If there is nothing else available then why not, At least they would be earning a quid while they are waiting for the right opening.
Sitting on your arse moaning about not having the job you Want wont pay the rent and feed you.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

Thats all good and congratulations to you , but do you think a university qualified engineer in Perth should have to go fruit picking in Merbein?

Do you mean should an unemployed worker have to do some manual work? In the eyes of Centrelink that is what you are, an unemployed worker.