Paul1Perth Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I have to say I look forward to your posts because you seem to be the antidote to people who struggle to find a job. Clearly, you'll go pretty much anywhere and take what there is, but it's good to see someone who's basically getting off their backside and making it happen. As a backpacker though, with next to no outgoings and the biggest worry where the next dollar is coming from for the nights booze, anyone in that situation would be willing to do just as tingtongman has. Not having a go at him or any other backpacker btw. I hope they all have a great time and make the most of it, only young once.:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 I just realized its been a while since I posted pics.... Dont these people have a job, going surfing at 2pm!!!!!! Somewhere near the center of Sydney I think, rainy day Skate park on Bondi beach, not sure how young this kid was, but he was taking center stage. To cool for school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 drove back to my old place and start working tomorrow. will keep everyone posted on how work is around were I am currently in the locker Valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickachu Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 That one in the centre of sydney is by the Museum right? By the big park thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metoo Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 The "big park thingy" is Hyde park and the view is looking down William street from the corner of College street, towards the eastern suburbs, Hyde park s over your right shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 yeah I think your right hyde park. So I went back to Gatton, I worked 2 out of the last 3 days, one in a hay shed and another picking pumpkins. I thought the season was gone for pumpkins. I havent met many backpackers yet so I dont know what the work situation is like just yet, but after a week or two I should have a better idea and ill share with everyone what i find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickachu Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Have you not got your 88 days yet? Seems like you've been out in the fields forever now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Keeneyboy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Wow, wow, wow! I've read this thread from the beginning.....you are such a trouper! I can see you having a journal for backpackers published. Wishing you all the best and look forward to reading more! Mrs K x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 did a small drive to Toowoomba, nice little place although its a bit small. The drive down back to Brisbane is really nice too. Caught a local cricket game going on in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I just picked tomatoes for the first time. I really dont advise anyone to do this unless you are super fit and fast. To add only do it if you are getting $60 per bin (direct rate from farmer), if you are getting $45 per bin (contracted), your hourly will be $12< I'm glad I did it as it was an experience, but so far that is the worst thing I have done on the farm. I am quite tall and its suited for the smaller person, so that adds some bias to my comments. Edited March 20, 2014 by tingtongman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I just picked tomatoes for the first time. I really dont advise anyone to do this unless you are super fit and fast. To add only do it if you are getting $60 per bin (direct rate from farmer), if you are getting $45 per bin (contracted), your hourly will be $12< I'm glad I did it as it was an experience, but so far that is the worst thing I have done on the farm. I am quite tall and its suited for the smaller person, so that adds some bias to my comments. I'm a short arse so height wise it would suit me but I'm definitely not super fit or that fast so I'd probably make like almost zero money lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johadrim Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hey TingTong, follow your thread for 5 month know and i love your never ending energy. I got a little question so far. How do you make it with the accomodation? You talk always about houses . So you don`t use Hostels? Can you be more specific. Would be interesting. Thx and greetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 use gumtree/airbnb or go to the local supermarkets and check the notice boards to find house shares. They work out much cheaper, and better value in every aspect. Yes I dont use hostels. A hostel in Oz costs the same as a room generally on Airbnb. But with Airbnb I get a private room in a house of maybe 1-3 people, where for the same price in a hostel I share with 8+ people, with shared showers and kitchen with like 100+ people. For short stays (1-3 days) I use airbnb If I want to stay in a place 1week or longer, I use gumtree/supermarket notice boards to find rentals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 been a bit busy on other stuff just a pic i took during a break time doing one of my farm jobs near Allora i think the place was called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Have to say I really enjoy reading your blog. I had stopped coming on here for a while but am more frequent again now. Your blog is very entertaining especially some of your entries in Thailand!! Makes me wish I was 20 something again and could travel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 okay time to go home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1cha3la Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) OMG :err::confused: Time to move house at the very least :laugh: Edited April 13, 2014 by M1cha3la Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 That little thing's not going to hurt you!!:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Did some greenbean picking a couple days ago, was contracted at $1.10 per KG, my first time, think I made like $13.50 an hour, not great, but im sure after a day or so I could get it even higher to $16. Working directly for the farmer you would be getting more. Work was fairly easiy, just pick the beans off the plant, invloves bending over, but I was just on my knees, easier on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbrown12 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hey Tingtongman! Looks like you've had quite the year so far, been very busy it seems! Got any suggestions for Adelaide farmwork wise? I wish you the very best, enjoy the rest of your time in Oz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 as mentoned I have been working in the hay shed quite a bit these last few weeks, its very old and full of dust I just wait for the bags to full up with hay, take them off and pass them to someone else, each bag is appox 25kg. I need to stop the machine when it hits 25kg, its guess work but you get a nack for it. Not a good job for people who hate dust. Then today I got told by the boss to pick up 5 people than head to a farm to do some planting. I pick everyone up and get to the farm. Then he calls me boss "where you are" me " Im at the farm boss" Boss" yeah the wrong ***** farm" me" haha" Had to go lol, will hopefully get to the right farm tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Its been a while, been busy working! I will leave oz next week for a trip to Indonesia, hehe looking forward to it. clean paddock that we have to plant cabbage plants on Lunch break Driving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The people on their lunch break look a bit fed up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 The people on their lunch break look a bit fed up lol was the 4th day in a row at waking up at 5am to pick up pumpkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 was the 4th day in a row at waking up at 5am to pick up pumpkins Oh lol I don't blame you then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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