Hey guys, some of you will know me... some of you wont.. for those of you that dont, Hi my names Gordon im 19, and used to study computer systems engineering... i studied last year full time, then got offered a job with Shell head office in camberwell paying more than most fully quallified people. (clearing like 800-900 a week after tax) the plan was to work for 8 months fulltime, however at the end of 3 i just realised it was a mistake, and enrolled fulltime back at study, oh well it paid for my entire turbo setup and tafe fee's, rego and everything i need to make me happy anyone ever had this before?? it feels like the right decision and i dont regret it at all.., i woke up thismorning and knew what i had to do... my mate from tafe said ill miss you that thats been bouncing round in my head all week......
Atleast you did what you want and what will make you happy, it's great to see. You got what you needed and found it wasn't for you. Mate, as long as your happy with it, thats all that matters
money should never be high on your priorities. A good relaxed work environment is key to staying happy, and money is not. We always try and live outside our means no matter how much money we make, so its far better to be happy in your job... since you spend more time there than at home!
Exactly. It's better to work a job you love and earn enough, then to work a job you hate and roll in the money, becaose money won't buy you happiness. You work to live, not live to work
too right man, i figured ill knock my study outta the way and then get my self a job doing something i enjoy (in IT) , anyway im a 19year old with a turbo'd v6 %100 paid for quite a achivement in its self for a student anyway im on the hunt for a part time job, any suggestions??? im good friends with the mananger and owner of the pizza shop i used to work for so i can walk straight back into a job , but i wanna move on... (its a last resort) my friends mothers boyfriend owns a few wreckers in vic called pick a part, they'res a weekend position going, seeing if thats still availiable if not im thinking of casual web design/IT administration as through box hill they're are heaps of jobs availiable has anyone worked any part time jobs they enjoyed/ would reccomend... i havnt been un employed in 5 years even for a week... not gonna start now
the student life is too good dude!! huge holidays, little time spent at uni etc.. i work part time and study full and that keeps me busy enough but no way i could deal with a full time job yet... i'll just wait until i get my degree and worry about it then.. as long as you have no regrets and feel happy about it then you did the right thing.
yeah i know, you realise how good it really is, fridays off, go out get sloshed on thursday night, friday night, saturday night then recover sunday... ohhhh i miss thursday nights ok anyone suggest any jobs?? so far ive worked for Hungry jacks when i was 14 safeway when i was 15-18 a internet caffe doin tech support when i was 16 for a few months a pizza shop when i was 18-19 shell when i was 19 i have too many quallifications &certs to mention right now
ha ha good old safeway when i used to live in Melbourne i worked at the kew one down at the kew junction ha ha.. i work at Telstra now and its pretty cool. Its just in the Telstra Shop in a mall so its sales but i like the work and the pay is pretty sweet. EDIT: to answer your question if your good at selling then get into sales, pay is good (bonuses, commission etc.) and it does look quite good on a students resume who has just graduated..
hehe yeah i know kew, how long ago, my mate works there, i worked for croydon safeway, right up untill they shoved me into the meat room after complaining about the registers not catering for people over 6ft tall, then hurt my back in meat room, was off work for 7 months, they jibbed me of any weekly compensation and was forced to go back to the work that injured me or quit... so i quit..... they still owe me $3500 or something to date... which i am entitled to just they wont pay... not worth chasing up umm im ok at sales, but im too honost... i like to tell people whats in their best intrest, not in the best intrest for profits
i worked at safeway kew from like jan 2003 to nov 2004... sales is about being honest...if you lie it definitely comes back to bite you in the ass...its essentially about finding what the customer wants and finding products that highlight this
I work for graphics design and artwork for a local newspaper. Pay is alrite. If you like graphics design or page layout I mite be able to get you a position but that depends on whether it is avail or not. Its in Dandenong so it quite far from where you live.
I work at Pizza HUt lol, have been for over 2 years. Wouldnt recommend it. well, no the kitchenhand part atleast, but the drivers have it pretty cruisey. Paid by the hour and per delivery. Meh, go for customer service job. My mate is 19, works at the trade desk at Reece plumbing, and rakes in $1400 a fortnight. Plus the manager puts on a piss up every friday
As long as you're sure it's what you want then sounds good, you have dedication which means finding new work shouldn't be too hard, but make sure this isn't something you're going to regret.. have no regrets in life and always keep moving forward!
I quit my job to move into the country with my children. So I know how ya feel it is good to do what you know is right.
Hey at least it paid for your turbo, rego, tafe, etc. Now you're not stuck in a job you don't like but you've had it long enough to have some fun!
yeah exactly, Attaboy, used to do freelance designing all through school, for bands etc yeah dandy is a bit far away im finding a job will be easy.. and yeah i got everything i wanted...
atleast your going back to uni.... i got told its the best life..... soon to find out because im going this year haha anybody going to rmit in the city? thats where im going...... btw goodluck with school.....
