THORPES Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi My husband has arrived on the gold Coast and is looking to find a job as a Furniture Spray painter. He has phoned, visited, emailed loads of companies but they all say nothing is going.:arghh: He was speaking to the owner of the place he is staying and he said that he had arrived at a bad time and that the ozzies will look after there own. I understand what he is saying but surely there must be someone who is willing to give him a chance. Has anyone else heard this or even better is there any tradies who have managed to secure a job recently. We would love to hear some positive stories or advice on what to do. We dont want him to fail and come back to UK again. I couldnt bear being stuck here in UK. We (me and boys) are wanting to move over in October with the hope that he will have a job. Thanks Jill :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Perhaps he is looking in the wrong place? I doubt the Gold Coast would be replete with vacancies for people with his skills. I have no idea where the best options for work with those skills would be but I would have thought somewhere more industrial perhaps? But yes, he is right this is very much a country of not what you know but who you know and people will always look after their own first. Hope he finds something somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austibeach Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Maybe he needs to think outside the box a little and give himself a wider choice. Perhaps if he looked for any kind of job he may have more luck and it would help to give him the time to find something in his own trade. Good luck and I hope he finds something soon. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I agree with both of the above. It may be a case of doing "anything" and living "anywhere" for a while to get your foot in the door , so to speak. Good Luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christie4 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 WA is looking for furniture spray painters don't know if that is too wrong side of Oz for you but noticed when looking for hubby's job who is a vehicle spray painter ( see seek.com.au) 2 recent posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not sure if this helps Jill, but I know someone who started off in one of the big home hardware chains until they got the job they were after. Places like Bunnings (forgot what they are called in the UK, same thing though) who are the massive chain here often hire tradespeople in their store, as when they have DIY demonstrations they help out with those as well as sell on the floor to customers. Just a thought, there will be Bunnings in Queensland, you won't want to come down here (Vic) I would guess ! All the best with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi Jill I think you have had some good advice from people. I think for now looking for any kind of work is probably the best thing and then hopefully from there your hubby can make contacts and find the right sort of job. As someone has suggested, maybe Bunnings, and there is also Mitre 10 which is similar. I hope a job works out for him soon. Love Rudi x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Wishing your hubby good luck in the job search. As people have said, maybe getting any job at the moment ... companies seem to be tightening their belts at the moment, but hopefully things will pick up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THORPES Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks everyone for the advice. He will do anything just to get work. Jill xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austibeach Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks everyone for the advice.He will do anything just to get work. Jill xxx That is the right attitude and it usually wins through in the end, who knows he might even discover a whole new career. Good luck, Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 That is the right attitude and it usually wins through in the end, who knows he might even discover a whole new career. Good luck, Eric. You neeed to earn enough to live on most unskilled are $15 20 an hour equating to minimum wage in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THORPES Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thats the thing he is worried about. what he will earn. As long as we have enought to pay our way then we will be ok. He knows he will have to start at the bottom and work his way up. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austibeach Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 You neeed to earn enough to live on most unskilled are $15 20 an hour equating to minimum wage in uk Of course people need to earn enough to live on, but working outside his specialist field doesn't necessarily mean he will earn a pittance and people in the U.K. earning the minimum wage do manage to survive ; albeit with a good degree of difficulty I'm sure. The point I am making is that those who are prepared to adapt are often the people who have a measure of success in life. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lyndhurst Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 just wanted to wish him luck... hope he sticks it out...xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darwin's coming too Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hi We arrived in Oz 5 weeks ago and spent the first 4 weeks travelling around WA then across to Sunshine coast in QLD. About 95% of the aussies we met were very friendly, welcoming and said we'd have no probs getting jobs. (I'm a teacher and hubby is in vehicle maint but willing to do anything). I even spent several days chatting to a teacher from NSW who said I'd be fine. It's come as a bit of a shock after albeit 5 days of job hunting to very quickly realise there's nothing out there for either of us. One of my major stumbling blocks as a teacher (which I'd not thought of in Uk as it's not an issue) is that the private schools sector which makes up 50% of all Oz schools are church run (Christian, Lutheran, Catholic) and you MUST have a reference from your vicar/pastor and evidence of your church involvment. So unless I'm prepared to lie and/or join a church for the wrong resasons, I've lost over half of the job opportunities open to me. I'm considering doing my barista certificate so I can work in a coffee shop as you can't work in one without the cert. We love it here and are determined to stay even if it means staying with family for longer so we can both re-train and start afresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snow white Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 hi jill i agree with all the advice youve been given so far on here and it could be a case of just doing anything to get your foot in the door and then you will probably find someone you have met will mention that there is a job going etc etc and it will be a case of getting a job through someone you know or word of mouth wishing you and the family all the best lesley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks everyone for the advice.He will do anything just to get work. Jill xxx Hi Jill That's a really good attitude to have. I really hope something works for him soon. Love Rudi x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jewels1356 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 hi thier hows the job hunting going i live in buderim 10 mins from you how are you finding it i did a brista course was good fun but most cafes want you to have had experence but not all good luck julie xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vb2 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 due to the whole GFC - my hubby has been made redundant twice in the last three years!! the second tme was three weeks ago!! however he has always managed to find another job quickly - albeit in a different profession! since we arrived here my hubby and I have seen it as a wonderful opportunity to try different things and we have really enjoyed the experience!! If your hubby is a worker and he is willing to do anything then you wont go far wrong!! I am sure he could pick up casual work with no problem (which even in retail or manufacturing, warehousing etc. is $19+ an hour!) We havent come across the "ozzies look after their own" culture at all. We have found everyone to be extremely helpful friendly and will go out of their way to assist if they can. A lot of it is word of mouth, but as said earlier you do whatever it takes to begin with! Its fun......enjoy the ride!!! regards vb2 hi thier hows the job hunting going i live in buderim 10 mins from you how are you finding it i did a brista course was good fun but most cafes want you to have had experence but not all good luck julie xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUNSCOMBE FAMILY Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 HI JILL ITS RIKKI HERE, WE COLD CALLED ON THE GARAGES WE WENT TO TWO AS YOU KNOW ONE ON GOLD COAST AND ONE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST, AS YOU KNOW MARK GOT THE SUNSHINE COAST BUT AS WE WERE LEAVING MELBOURNE GOLD COAST RANG HIM TO OFFER THE JOB .Maybe he need to just apply for anything till he finds what he can do as long aas you got money comming in , we were terified we were going to have to come baack once i became ill but we took the chance to move up here and it paid off, cold calling is always best , it shows them your willing and eager GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi There, Sorry to hear your hubbie is struggling with work, it can be difficult but keep battling on and you will get there I see this advertised in the paper/Internet About the Job SPRAY PAINTER Quality trades person required for busy shop. Excellent wages with bonus and incentives. Permanent rewarding position. Must have own transport. Phone 07 5596 5711 0408 965 711 This ad appeared in The Gold Coast Bulletin on 22-08-2009 I know its old but they could have something else, it's worth a try if its what your husband does, it said Spray Painter Quality Good Luck Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Just found this as well but not sure if it is the type of job your husband is looking for :- Spray Painter Larapinta Location Day Shift - Ongoing hours Monday - Friday Immediate Start for the right person We have a client based in Larapinta who requires a qualified and experienced spray painter to join there team to help in the spray painting of there product. Qualified Spray Painting experience. Ongoing hours 38 per week 7am - 3pm, Monday - Friday. Have good initiative, reliable, punctual and team player. Own transport 2x referees who can validate your skills and experience. Don't delay apply today. To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. We often has similar jobs available. Visit www.baytechindustrial.com.au to view available jobs or to register with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest debsmates Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi Jill, i put in a quick search and saw this, not QLD but NSW. Has your husband tried these web sites: www.seek.com.au www.careerone.com.au Australian JobSearch - Australia's largest free online jobs board 59,171 Jobs Australia Wide - Find your perfect job on Byron Employment We are a young dynamic factory located in Milperra specialising in Industrial Spray Painting, and French Polishing. As a result of expansion, we have the following positions available for immediate start. Tradesman Spray Painter / French Polisher with a minimum 5 Years Experience in Spraying Polyurethane. 2 Apprentices ranging from 2nd year to 4th year Apprentice in furniture finishing. Danny Armaly Spray-Tek (NSW) Pty Limited (02) 9773 1662 0416 148 811 Must be worrying for you but hope something comes up soon Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THORPES Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks everyone for all your help, i'll pass all the info on to him. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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