Give me a break! Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 My Oh is a painter and decorator x I have single handed painted a 4x2 whilst the OH is away working. I now have massive respect for all painters and decorators. I am hanging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm a specialist primary maths teacher ie primary teacher who trains/ mentors other teachers/ students in maths teaching as well as teaching children! OH is a Project manager/ trained carpenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuntyStoops Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Walkabout - are you in Oz now doing community development? I am a youth/community development worker as well, been keeping an eye out for jobs in Perth as coming over in November. OH is a diesel mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jueglittergirl Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm a Child Care Centre Manager of 7 years, love my job and the great reward it provides, being a part of children and families lives. My OH welder fabricator structural engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild rose Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm a Quality Auditor for the Ministry of Justice, hubby is a joiner/carpenter x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 i am full time mum to lauren and lucy, before having my girls I worked in shipping doing exports to Israel and the far east, and imports from the far east and Australia. ive also worked as a healthcare assistant in hospital, which I loved and would probably get back into once lauren is more independent at school with her diabetes. scott fixes trucks and has class 1 licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhebden Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great thread...so new job to add...I'm a 'versatile' statistician / econometrician and just started looking for opportunities to get us to Perth ( boo neither are on WASMOL!) . Wife is secondary school maths teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great thread...so new job to add...I'm a 'versatile' statistician / econometrician and just started looking for opportunities to get us to Perth ( boo neither are on WASMOL!) . Wife is secondary school maths teacher. Then your wife will be the main applicant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhebden Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Then your wife will be the main applicant. Ah slight snag with this being she has less than required work experience in last 10 years to be applicant - would have been far more straightforward otherwise....(We have 5 Children so she's been busy raising these in last 10 years..). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 IT Contractor / Consultant / Developer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1mum Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have been legal secretary, personal assistant, special needs reverse intergration specialist, Social Services childminder,Special Educational needs Parent Partnership office, Education Welfare Officer, Raised 3 children whilst doing all that, then opened my own beauty business BEFORE i went to college to retrain in my 30's as a beauty therapist, body piercer etc, then in my 40's decided to add hairdresser to the mix!!! Ran own business with 9 staff then sold as I moved here in March this year, and now I assistant manage a beauty and piercing salon three days of the week. :jiggy:and have NO PAPERWORK once I leave work Yah!!! OH is an electrician but specialises in commercial bakery and catering maintenance and repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Walkabout - are you in Oz now doing community development? I am a youth/community development worker as well, been keeping an eye out for jobs in Perth as coming over in November. OH is a diesel mechanic. Hi Bunty, yes in Perth now doing Community Development, there are jobs around out here. Any questions feel free to message me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am currently an Executive Assistant to 3 directors and have had various PA / Admin roles since leaving school many, many years ago. I also had a few years as a bookkeeper and office manager but found I really like PA work and juggling a very busy and varied workload. Love doing diary management and travel and seeing just how busy I can keep my bosses (a bit like playing Tetris - shows my age!). OH is a Fitter & Turner (Mechanical/Maintenance) and also a talented DIY'er - and can turn his hand to carpentry, tiling, plumbing and electrics - but has an intense dislike for painting (so I get that job!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have been legal secretary, personal assistant, special needs reverse intergration specialist, Social Services childminder,Special Educational needs Parent Partnership office, Education Welfare Officer, Raised 3 children whilst doing all that, then opened my own beauty business BEFORE i went to college to retrain in my 30's as a beauty therapist, body piercer etc, then in my 40's decided to add hairdresser to the mix!!! Ran own business with 9 staff then sold as I moved here in March this year, and now I assistant manage a beauty and piercing salon three days of the week. :jiggy:and have NO PAPERWORK once I leave work Yah!!!OH is an electrician but specialises in commercial bakery and catering maintenance and repairs. I feel exhausted just reading that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have been legal secretary, personal assistant, special needs reverse intergration specialist, Social Services childminder,Special Educational needs Parent Partnership office, Education Welfare Officer, Raised 3 children whilst doing all that, then opened my own beauty business BEFORE i went to college to retrain in my 30's as a beauty therapist, body piercer etc, then in my 40's decided to add hairdresser to the mix!!! Ran own business with 9 staff then sold as I moved here in March this year, and now I assistant manage a beauty and piercing salon three days of the week. :jiggy:and have NO PAPERWORK once I leave work Yah!!!OH is an electrician but specialises in commercial bakery and catering maintenance and repairs. Have you ever thought about having a change ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I am a qualified social worker, currently working with children and families as a support worker, hoping to get my PR visa started next year unless OH gets job before (fingers crossed). My OH is a qualified pipe fitter however he's currently working in an office as a planner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpakey Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Optician, also a consultant to the profession, with a special interest in any sales, marketing and ecommerce Also, a general dogs body for the kids!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm a nurse and Jonny is a full time student lol. I am considering changing the type of nursing I do or having a complete change in occupation and trying something else though. Debs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm a nurse and Jonny is a full time student lol. I am considering changing the type of nursing I do or having a complete change in occupation and trying something else though. Debs. me too Debs, not sure what though.what do you fancy??... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 As of Monday I will be a MH nurse working in a secure unit with males diagnosed with a personality disorder or who are classed as having challenging behaviour. A little bit of forensics in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 As of Monday I will be a MH nurse working in a secure unit with males diagnosed with a personality disorder or who are classed as having challenging behaviour. A little bit of forensics in there too. Best of luck jac2011; I worked in forensics in the UK for the best part of the last 20 years, I'd be interested to hear how you get on and find the secure system in WA. I am hoping to start a new position in November as a manager of MH services in the Rockingham Peel Group In SMHS, just waiting for last employment checks to clear before we fly out and join in all the fun in the sun! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I am still a way off yet Steve, still a good 10-12 months for me :-(... I also don't think after researching that we can afford WA now, we would have loved too and I cant bring myself to leave this forum just in case but financially I think we will have to head over to QLD due to cost of living. Initially 5 of us have to survive of my income and I think the odds are I would struggle in WA. I have also found the WA healthcare recruiters unhelpful really quoting that I would need 2 years of experience (which I would understand if I was heading for sponsorship, but I am not, I am sourcing my own PR visa). I still have my eyes on the system though to see how things go. I am hoping, in the long run to end up in a forensic unit. I know there are 2 in QLD, one in Townsville and one in South Brisbane. I do love this area in the UK and I think there is so much improvement that can be made to make the guys Iv worked with better and out of the routine of crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 We're going over on a PR visa. It took a while to organise and AHPRA were a nightmare for getting my nurse registration recognised; took best part of seven months! However my experience in applying for jobs in WA has been very positive especially as it isn't costing them anything to get me there. My research into cost of living leaves me confused as to what is affordable, however 5 people on a nurses wage is tricky in any country, but it's not like for like; no NI, less on fuel, no heating, and no winter! QLD was our second choice; I love cairns! Stay with the forum, I'm learning how friendly everyone is and there always good advice about. When I get there and settled into the job I'll know more about how people live and will happily let you know. In the mean time enjoy the job, stay compassionate and make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 me too Debs, not sure what though.what do you fancy??... I don't know Janine. I might look at the university courses and see. I love where I work but its so different to what I'm used to. I had much more autonomy in the UK and I find it a bit frustrating. Plus I'm going to lose some of my skills where I work because its diagnostic only and I find I'm missing the therapeutic side of things. I miss the rush of a patient being rushed in with hematemesis and a Hb of 4. And the whole 'job well done team' when the patient has been stabilised and we can all breath again. What do you fancy? Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Best of luck jac2011; I worked in forensics in the UK for the best part of the last 20 years, I'd be interested to hear how you get on and find the secure system in WA. I am hoping to start a new position in November as a manager of MH services in the Rockingham Peel Group In SMHS, just waiting for last employment checks to clear before we fly out and join in all the fun in the sun! Can't wait! Be interesting to meet up Steve when you get here I started last week as service manager of peel camhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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