Bamboo Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) :lolcry: i don't get it LMAO Evan check rolaclub.com It'll become evandent (sic) Edited March 18, 2011 by Bamboo Quote
BUZ440 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Mason, it is very hard to get a job, although it is something to tie you over and keep you going, does not hurt to give it a try, even if you don't want to do it in the end, just keep looking mate, but in Redcliffe, there is a huge car scene and culture, people talk and you learn alot in that regard, so i believe it is a good base for networking, and like most things mate, we all gotta start somewhere, but i need some tyres soon also, powerskids are killing me, haha so ill visit you good luck Quote
t18drifts Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 yeah a job is better than no job if u have a job its just that sleightst bit easyer to get a new one i went to 13 different places before i was taken on as an apprentice :happy: but its wurth it in the end before all this i was doing concreting and scaff that shit is gut busting 12 hour days with no brake :bash: Quote
madKE35coupe Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 when i first started fitting tyres i was on about 300 a week. not the best pay, but it payed the bills at the time. tyre fitting is a much of a muchness really. slogging your ass of fitting truck and tractor tyres for 300 a week isnt worth it. if its just car and small truck by all means go for it. also, maybe ask the employer if he is willing to take you on full time not as an apprentice, the pay is abit better. depending if you want a little piece of paper at the end of it to say that you can fit a tyre, i didnt see the point. also evan G, the one you were talking about in the first page that nearly took your head off, was a spyder rim, and yes it would have done serious damage if one of those metal claws flew out and hit you. i have been a fitter for over 4 years now, and i have seen some wild shit over my time. i also noticed someone mentioned tyre fitting being repetative? and he is pretty much right, you will end up doing jobs without even realising it. i don't know if anyone knows of the superior tyres shop that used to be in clontarf? i worked there for a while, saw a few rollas come through there. kinda wish i was back up there amongst it all. anyway this post is getting abit long now.. Quote
Sadi Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 There's Plenty of traineeships in Telecommunications. With NBN its only going to get bigger Cheers Andy I was a mechanic for 5 years, it was shit work, shit pay, and a shit job. Just started another apprenticeship in telecommunications, and as a 1st year, I was on more money than a fully qualified mechanic, along with easy work in air conditioning, RDO's, and I never have to deal with whinging customers ever again. Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 Its better than no work/money. If its not for you, you can leave. Everyone starts at the bottom doing shit though, if you show some initiative you might not be fitting for long. Quote
Mason. Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) well i went to the interview, then took a walk around the work shop. the bloke doing the trye fitting was about 7ft tall andd ripped haha looked at me a just laughed. told the manager it really wasnt going to be for me apoligised for wasting his time and left. my brothers a painting apperentice and its fairly easy going i might apply for that edit: thanks for all the encouragment guys :blush: means alot Edited March 20, 2011 by Mason. Quote
suby92 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 i used to work for bob jane its a pretty steady job and it really depends on business for the day its easy workbut just remember the vital things because it is someones safety on your hand Quote
Crowie55 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 what do you do? Clean nightclubs/strip clubs in seedy Surfers Paradise. Yea... I'm all class. Moving on soon though. Quote
love ke70 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 haha oh, i don't think thats the worst though. id hate to clean portaloos for a living... Quote
Mason. Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) hey guys just to let you know how the job search went. I'm starting a Roof Plumbing apprentiship this friday, so installing down pipes gutters and shettings on house and commercial buildings roofs. Actually pretty keen for this, 3 year apprenticeship should be hard work but worth it by the pay once i finish. Edit: forgot to mention I'm affraid of heights to 'All trades queensland' :| Edited April 6, 2011 by Mason. Quote
Trev Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 Edit: forgot to mention I'm affraid of heights to 'All trades queensland' :| Ha. I have known a few roofies labourers, good pay. Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 Good shlt man. I'm looking at quitting and finding something new. Not looking forward to apprentice money though. Esp with a mortgage. Quote
Ella Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 not in the big red shop on elizabeth ave mason?? f@$k working there lol. Quote
Mason. Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Posted April 6, 2011 not in the big red shop on elizabeth ave mason?? f@$k working there lol. Thats for the tyre fitter yeah? Not doing that now, starting this roof plumbing apprenticeship on firday Quote
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