tonycrfc1

Yes I would say go for it. You don't know until you try and if you don't like it then fair enough

 

There are different ways to pick zuchinnis. When we worked on Anna's farm she have us a knife and a belt and you attached the bucket to your belt and fill the bucket whilst you get used to it and then after a bit more experience she will let you just pick normally and hold them in your arms and put them into a boon (which is a tractor with a sort of conveyor belt on the back) and you put the zuchinnis on there and you go up and down each rows until all are picked. They have to be a certain size and I think for Anna it is the size of your knife.

 

But the other zuchinnis farm we worked on didn't use a knife literally had to twist and pull but Anna likes to use knife.

 

It is a lot of bending down and I seriously struggled the first and seriously felt like my back was so painful but seriously after a few days you defo get used to it and it gets a lot easier!!

 

Just make sure you have a few long sleeve tops as zuchinnis plants are prickly and scratch you! (as not many places to buy from in Ayr - try jayjays or cotton on for some cheap ones as they will only get dirty) and also a good pair of gloves which you can get from Coles (the ones with the breathable material about $8) and also a big round hat. I think Anna prob told you she won't employ you without a round hat as you will most likely be in the sun all day and it defo helps.

Also some sturdy old trainers or some crocs (hate crocs but easy and breathable and if you get wet they dry quick you can get from Kmart maybe $10)

Also some long trousers too to stop legs getting scratched!

Hope this helps!! And plus once you have all this stuff it's handy for other farms too!

Thanks alot for that information much appreciated

ill wait till she gets back to me then before i decide on what to do! as you say i can only try it..

how many days did you stay there for?? much money were you making a week and how many days were you working?? when does that season for zuchinis finish?? ive heard some places you dont get a phone reception also is that true??

Anna booth? We worked for her and she is a legit lady. I think you work 1.5hrs for accommodation and the rest about $20ph. She is tough but if you respect her she will respect you. She is a good farmer and she likes hard workers. If you work hard then she will be so nice to you. She also put us in contact with another farmer in VIC once the season with her finished which was so helpful and we worked there too.

 

It is hard work but as I say I don't know anyone who can say farm work is easy. No matter what you are doing you will find things to complain about. If you want to get your days done I would say going to Annas is a good start. You could fly to Townsville and get the bus down.

 

Her farm is about 30mins from the town of Ayr in a place call Clare but they do weekly food shops into town etc. I would say go for it if it is Anna! It's good money too and because your in the middle of nowhere you can't spend any money! Lol

yeah thats her! because thats her intials on her email that she was been in contact with me with. So you think i should go for it.. I think i will then ive emailed her back yesterday to confirm that shes still wanting me to start as she said get back to her by the end of the month as its not starting till about 18th april. Could be a good idea then as im wanting to save money anyway!

whats the script with the picking zuchinis my mates says its brutal, now im not scared of work at all but they two keep telling me its like going down with a bread knife n cutting the zuchinis then trying to balance laods on your arm before putting into the tractor?? explain just so i know haha

Is it Anna?

yeah im sure thats her name!!

???

ive been in contact with a few hostels in bundaberg theyve been basically saying the season wont pick up for another few weeks.

Im planning on heading up the towards the end of April.

I actually spoke to East Bundy hostel and they said not to come just now as theres no work but ive to get in contact again in a few weeks when the predicted work is to start.

as for the work , you will be able to get temp work here in Melbourne ive had two temp jobs here, first one was for 6 weeks this one im in just now just keeps getting extended ive been here since end of January.

I'm not sure the farm it's on but it's a women I've been in contact with! Yeah I will be living on the farm! $22 per hour

thanks for the details jalapeno,

ive been offered a job in a farm in Ayr picking zuchinis but ive been warned not to go as the job picking zuchinis is terrible???

its hourly paid also..

my plan now is to fly to brisbane in a few weeks then head up to bundbaerg and check into one of the working hostels there.

Ive been on contact through email with a few of them there.

what ya think?? should i try the zuchinis one?? my mate done it about 6 years ago and said it was terrible

Thanks for that tingtong

Im looking for hourly paid work if i can get it, heard all bad stories about the contract work with people losing out on money all the time.

Ive been applying to the working hostels all over so hopefully hear something back.

Just want to get myself sorted now, head down and get the 3 months done!

Im wanting to start my regional work in about 2/3 weeks time, im leaving melbourne and my job just now finishes up next week.

Anyone know of anywhere thats good to go for regional work? looking for hourly paid preferably!

Ive applied to some working hostels in Bowen, Shepperton, Mildura & Cairns

Looking for some help too find work, ive been applying for most of the ones on all the facebooks pages ie '2nd year visa jobs & fruit picking jobs'..

anyone of any help?? contacts etc that could give me work??

Thanks

Tony

few of my mates have just started in shepperton which is about 2/3 hours away from melbourne cbd

im looking to start it towards end of march

Is this for 2nd year visa work? Anyone know?

Hi there I'm 25 yr old Scottish guy.. been in Australia for nearly 4 months now and looking to start my regional work beginning of March.. Ideally looking for paid work and I'm willing to take on any work at all I.e fruit picking, farm work, packing etc...

I'm hard working and reliable and willing to travel to any state in Australia as long as I can secure a place.

If anyone can help me or know of any information that can get me a job can you please get in touch I would appreciate it very much

Thanks

Tony

Its a working holiday visa I'm on

I'm not staying in a hostel I'm in a penthouse flat with 2 other mates! But I've met a few Scottish over here already

I still can't decide between a year or a holiday! Are you going to do a extra year? Hope you find something else quickly. How are you finding it moneywise. Seems expensive for backpackers!

yeah going to do my farming work in march to get the other year but will be back in scotland in october for a bit

moneywise its ok starting to run out now it is very expensive tbh

Hey tony

 

Fingers crossed next year. I'm from lanarkshire. How have you found it job wise?

 

Glad your having a great time

aww cool, you been planning it for a while?

I found a job in customer service working for australian government right away but its finished now so im looking for something else

hopefully get something quick!!

Ive been in Oz for 2 months now and loving it.. just about to go up to the Gold Coast, will be going to Great Barrier Reef/Airlie Beach for Xmas then onto Brisbane then Byron Bay for New years back to Melbourne on 5th January to hopefully start working again as the job I had the project ended yesterday.

Planning on staying here working until about March then going to get my farming work done for 3 months... then hopefully get a good bit of travelling done after that.

Just wondering where all the scottish crew are on here? whats your story so far and any in Melbourne?

Tony

when you coming over stacey?

where in scotland u from im from glasgow, ive been in oz 2 months now loving every minute of it!!

Im looking to get a credit card with my bank (commsbank) i arrived here 2 months ago and have been working for past 6 weeks

I was wondering if its possible to get a credit card or has anyone been in my position before?

it would just be for emergencies

Thought i would ask just in the off chance?

Im in Melbourne on a working holiday visa and looking for any work to do me up until xmas, any type of work im willing to consider

my current just just finished but im going away for xmas and new year and wont be back in melbourne until start of January

Ive got experience in customer service, insurance underwriting, removals and some painting

so just looking for some casual work up until i go away

(i will also be looking to start work again as soon as Im back in January)

let me know... any information would help thanks

send me a PM

Tony

i thought that was just for when your phone was locked because you can't remember it's code rather than being locked to a network! It does highlight what we repeatedly say on here - get phones unlocked before you leave!

I found a place in Chinatown that will unlock it for $280 even at that I don't trust the guy as everyone else saying they can't go it or to go back to provider!! I'm waiting on tmobile to get back to me then I will see what happens! If I get get it sorted then i might just need to pay it

Hi Tony

I'm sorry to hear that. My phone was bought from an Apple store with Vodafone as the provider and Apple sorted it out for me when it was locked. Are your provider able to help at all?

My provider is tmobile in UK I've emailed them they says it takes 20 days!! I want it done before then though!!

not getting anywhere feel like sending it home to get it unlocked and get it sent back

My 2 girl mates are desperately looking for work in Melbourne

both have experience in working in bars and also admin work

please let me know if anyone knows anyone that could get them an a start or a interview ASAP

thanks

i thought that was just for when your phone was locked because you can't remember it's code rather than being locked to a network! It does highlight what we repeatedly say on here - get phones unlocked before you leave!

I spoke to apple they says they can't unlock phones and it's up to the provider

I moved to Melbourne from Glasgow last week think I brought the scottish weather with me!!

Hi Tony, hope I'm not too late in responding. I contacted Apple directly online with the same problem. I bought my Iphone 4 in the UK and it was locked to Vodafone. Some guy in the local market wanted $200 to unlock it and two weeks to do it!! So I took a chance that Apple could help and they were brilliant. Online it states that they will make a £25 charge for tech support but they didn't charge me anything. I just had to provide proof that the phone was mine, ie where I bought it and a code from the phone and they sorted it out there an then. Hope this helps.

Hi tess! That's good.. Do u have the link or number where u contacted apple to do it??