Working and travel
Submitted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:41
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Member - qld_bushpig
Hi all
Me and the misses are just about ready to 'drop out' and travel around Oz. We are thinking of tyring to find work when we can. We are both early 50's and we need help from any of you that might have done something similar. Is it hard to find work? I can drive big jiggers and she is clerical etc.
Cheers
Reply By: signman - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:50
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:50
Check out a site called (i think) work a bout !!
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Follow Up By: Member - qld_bushpig - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:53
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:53
Many thanks Signman. We have looked at this site (you were right) but we would like some first hand info from those that have done similar. Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - qld_bushpig - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:22
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:22
Thanks to all. We appreciate your suggestions. As time gets nearer to our departure we will let you know.
Cheers and thanks
Jack & Linda
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Reply By: signman - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:53
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 16:53
OK..it's www.workaboutaustralia.com.au
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Reply By: ellen m - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 20:10
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 20:10
Hi
My husband and i travelled Australia in 2001/2002. Both in our 30's. We got offers of work in LOTS of
places. He is a builder and i have worked in tourist industry, we were offered work in those fields and many others. Most of the time we didnt want it 'cause we still had pennies in the bank. If you are keen to work and dont mind what you do (
well almost anything LOL) you will find work. Ask at the van parks when you
check in, they generally know if there is anything about. Also try the notice boards at supermarkets and backpackers. We got a couple of good jobs from the local paper in some small towns.
dont forget to see and do lots of things - dont work all the time !
good luck and have fun
Ellen
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Follow Up By: Member - qld_bushpig - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:23
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:23
Thanks Ellen. We appreciate your suggestions. As time gets nearer to our departure we will let you know.
Cheers and thanks
Jack & Linda
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Reply By: Wizard1 - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 13:48
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 13:48
We're looking at "drop-out" options. One we considered was Tourist Park management. Had the idea, we travel with our van to
places that need short term staff. There is a course run through the caravan park in Hasting Point, sth of
Tweed Heads.
Sort of kill two birds with one stone...
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Follow Up By: Member - qld_bushpig - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:23
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:23
Thanks Wizard1. We appreciate your suggestions. As time gets nearer to our departure we will let you know.
Cheers and thanks
Jack & Linda
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