jumpingjellybean Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I've got about 3 years waiter/bar work experience, and 8 years under civil construction (labourer/lead hand) Some excellent experience there I would not be worrying if I were you But if you want to work in a bar or anywhere they serve alcohol, by law you need to have an RSA : Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate. They are very easy to get, and you can do a one day course when you get here or maybe online before you arrive. http://training.jobaroo.com/rsa-courses http://www.travellers.com.au/JobTraining/RSATrainingCourse/tabid/485/Default.aspx http://www.backpackerjobboard.com.au/rsa-rsg-courses/ I did one years ago and they are extremely easy to pass - common sense most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 8 years under civil construction (labourer/,lead hand) http://www.backpackerjobboard.com.au/jobs/labour-trade/ You backpackers these days have got it easy, and you are so lucky. So many resources set up for you to guide and help you. When I did my WHV we didn't have resources like you do now. The internet, email, mobile phones and such like had not even been invented. Nowadays you have the world at your fingertips - literally. We had to rely on word-of-mouth, backpacker notice boards and mainly our own efforts. It was also a bad recession when I was here on my WHV but I never had problems finding work. So you should be able to find jobs with so many different free resources at your disposal. Worse case scenario.........Rub and Tug is open to both females and males :laugh: but lets not go there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks for the PM tip SS But I WAS playing Miss Innocent there :wink: was waiting with bated breath for a reply from PC I saw a funny business name the other day on the side of a van. Name of business was "Suck and blow and away I go", advertising a handyman gardener. Thought it was very funny. PC must be a bit dyslexic. The name clearly states a rub and tug (massage parlour) and nothing to do with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Nick Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Its 4 years actually! Started when I was 16, though the bar work is very limited due to I was not allowed to serve until I was 18. I crossed over both jobs working 7 days a week for two year's, I'm not afraid of graft, though I know myself that I don't come across as the most confident person at interviews or socialness. Which will be my downfall. Suppose I've got until next year to sort that out... Hoping to get labour work.. but I'll take whatever I can get. Minus the BJ's...ahaha Let us know how you get on Stacy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Haha it was a surreal moment messaging that lol I did think you must be very sheltered if you didn't know but I thought I'd play it safe :laugh: parley definitely scurried away after you said it that haha. I reckon you'll be fine Nick. Where oop North are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Nick Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Haha it was a surreal moment messaging that lol I did think you must be very sheltered if you didn't know but I thought I'd play it safe :laugh: parley definitely scurried away after you said it that haha. I reckon you'll be fine Nick. Where oop North are you from? Originally from Sheffield. Definitely lost the accent though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm not even really sure what a Sheffield accent sounds like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Seen The Full Monty? Or Sean Bean when he's not trying to be posh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Originally from Sheffield. Definitely lost the accent though! Do you still mash a brew though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Nick Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Do you still mash a brew though? ? Obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Ohh! I like those kinds of accents. My favourite northern accent though is Cumbrian and around that part of England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm a Sheffield lass too....or a Dee da as we are known as!! We do a lot of mashing at work. In fact I have just mashed now X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I know myself that I don't come across as the most confident person at interviews Well when you are on a WHV and desperate for a job.......................these things do tend to resolve themselves quite quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Haha it was a surreal moment messaging that lol. I did think you must be very sheltered if you didn't know but I thought I'd play it safe, parley definitely scurried away after you said it that haha. You really are a spoilsport SS! I was SO LOOKING FORWARD to the explanation from parleycross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nah heh avoids things that make him uncomfortable. Try asking him something else :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nah heh avoids things that make him uncomfortable. Try asking him something else :laugh: Why does a round pizza come in a square box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Try asking him something else If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 @parleycross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 What ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 So SS when are you actually arriving? Is it all booked in, locked and loaded? I see you have been on here since April 2011......have you been meaning to come over for ALL of that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I arrive on the 6th of November. Yes it's all booked and no I haven't been waiting to go on a whv all that time. I was in a relationship and we originally tried to come over on his job but couldn't and then we just gave up on the idea. I should have been studying in this time but I couldn't decide what to do. I really like my job so I might go back to it, just wish it was paid better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I arrive on the 6th of November. The count down must be on? Just two weeks to go! Hope you have packed your pink & gold striped suitcase :laugh:..... (I am still recommending a ruddy backpack instead though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 11 days!! :shocked: I'm only half packed lol still in love with my blue suitcase haha. Just hope it fits everything but it should because I have most of my stuff in it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was watching Border Control (or something equally stimulating last night) and a traveller got her visa cancelled, as she was lacking funds. Immigration reckoned that she had a tourist visa and wanted to work. This won't apply to a WHV obviously; since you have permission to work. But good idea to make sure all your paperwork is correct and you have back up emergency funds.........just in case immigration do a spot check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbage Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Stacey I landed in Sydney last Tuesday, had an interview on Wednesday and started work on Thursday. It's only a 4-week assignment as a Corporate Receptionist, but it's perfect to get me started. Sign up with the agencies and you shouldn't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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