Redundant!!!

[dc68]

Well Qantas has flicked me and 30 other call centre staff in Brisbane as of 31 March. Looks like I will be able to get that TMTBTPWB after all.

[BrisVegas]

sorrry to hear dave. hope you find something better soon.

[Jarro]

What Vegas said

[poidda]

Yeah I thought of you whenn they mentioned that on the news. I hope it's worth while for you.

Gotta pay them mechanics some how.

[just]

Soory to hear that Dave, something better will turn up.

[Scottt]

Karma :lol:

Is Hooters hiring?

Truly, hope you find something soon. It's all the money they threw at the engineers that's caused this...

[AndyP]

I hope you can get back in the workforce soon after your end date, Dave. Surely a man of your unique set of skills will have no trouble finding another job.

[Grunt]

Sorry to hear Dave, guess you sort of knew it was coming when QANTAS bought Jetset. As usual QANTAS staff sacked for the cheaper jetset staff. They did the same thing when they moved the Heavy maintenance out of Sydney. The staff in Victoria are not QANTAS staff, cheaper contract labour.

Hope you find a new job quick. I have a friend that works for Flight Centre up there. I can find out if anything is about there. I will let you know if I hear anything.

[Eag's]

Bummer Dave, hope you pick something up soon mate.

[sms316]

Let's hope you use your extra time to do something more constructive than send filthy emails.

[Jarro]

Let's hope you use your extra time to do something more constructive than send filthy emails.

Well, at best, send filthy emails with the filthy attachment attached :roll:

[gazgolf1]

Buy a van and i'll get you a job at AAE........then you'll hate me. :)

http://www.seek.com.au/ is your friend

[gazgolf1]

http://www.seek.com.au/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=28&PageNumber=1&JobID=14748054

[Ned]

Well, at best, send filthy emails with the filthy attachment attached :roll:


Let's hope you use your extra time to do something more constructive than send filthy emails.

Put me on the mailing list to receive the filthy emails WITH attachments :mrgreen::D[-o<

What about this job, the one for Tourism Qld ? (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,24900805-17102,00.html)

[gazgolf1]

ROFL.

[dc68]

Thanks all. Reckon I will get out of travel though and hopefully pick something up pretty quickly.

[just]

Perhaps you can get into male modelling.

[3oneday]

Perhaps you can get into a male model;)

[BrisWesty]

If you find something prior to close date, will they still have to pay you out any other stuff?

all the best with the search.

[Grunt]

Dave, is the deal the QANTAS standard? 3 weeks for every year of service? How long were you there?

[3oneday]

Maybe he doesn't want to have someone work out his final salary on a public forum ? :lol:

[Grunt]

Maybe he doesn't want to have someone work out his final salary on a public forum ? :lol:

Was only asking to see that he is getting the same as everyone else or they were ripping him off some more. Not worried about the actual amount.

[sms316]

David,
Is there any chance you can move into being a male flight attendant position ?
Like those guys from Fast Forward?

[dc68]

Will walk away with about 30k so its a good base for some hoing.

[dc68]

Already in the works Dick.

[Jarro]

...ffs a car better be top of the shopping list.

... closely followed by a TMTBTPWB 8-)

[dc68]

Indeed

[BrisVegas]

... closely followed by a TMTBTPWB 8-)

i think 3oneday has one gathering dust in the corner he might sell you. :lol:

[dc68]

Only if its 8.5

[3oneday]

Nah, mines a TMB09TPF but the loft is all wrong for the beast !!!


Actually though, it could be the one and only club that ever gathers dust at my place :lol:

[Jarro]

i think 3oneday has one gathering dust in the corner he might sell you. :lol:

I've already got one from the good man 8-)


Only if its 8.5

You could handle a 9.5 ;)

[dc68]

I have demo-ed an 8.5 and loved it.

[3oneday]

Didn't you just shoot 1 over ? What driver ?

[Moe Norman]

why is everyone giving comiserations?

sounds to me like he is pleased by this decision!

[dc68]

Didn't you just shoot 1 over ? What driver ?


The old r7 shallow.


Yeah pretty close Moe although snagging a job quickly worries me a bit.

[Moe Norman]

Pacific Pro Shop would be a good place to work, although you are a good bloke - so that rules you out!

[Courty]

Shame to hear about it, DC. Now is not the best time to be looking for a new job.

Although, I did hear about a temp vacancy that has opened up. I reckon it would suit you to a tee (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24861930-23213,00.html). :mrgreen:

[markTHEblake]

Dave, be careful what you do with it, the idea is that it is compensation for the fact that you might not get a job for a long time. The waiting period for the dole is quite a while as well, make sure you go see them immediately.

If you are also thinking of putting some of it aside apart from more smokes, cheap rum and expensive hookers, get some financial advise as the redundancy payment is taxed differently, than normal income.

[PeteyD]

Bad luck DC.

[Fishman Dan]

Blessing in disguise mate. You'll be better off without the CLInts.

Ever thought of becoming a QANTAS engineer?

[Grunt]

Blessing in disguise mate. You'll be better off without the CLInts.

Ever thought of becoming a QANTAS engineer?


They are that short of them they may indeed employee him. Are ringing any ex employee at the moment trying to get them back.

[Scottt]

All the good ones left?

[Grunt]

Only the good ones are left?

For once Scott you are right.

[Scottt]

Clever.

[damoocow]

bad luck DC - at least they gave you a bit of looking time - any ideas on what you might do ?

[dc68]

Cheers Moo,

I am looking at the Ambulance call centre at the moment.

Or I may give driving a bus a go.

[BrisVegas]

they're desperate for bus drivers at the moment. Dealing with drunken grubs aside, it's probably not a bad job. Public service too!

[sms316]

The zero alcohol blood limit could be an issue though.

[swanny]

Agree SMS Big issue after meeting DC gotta love the mans spirit or is it the spirit that is inside the man

[Fishman Dan]

Or I may give driving a bus a go.

The porcelain variety?

[dc68]

Bwahahaha cunny funt!!!!


Seriously,I binge drink on my days off I don't have an issue with staying off the piss during the week.

[Jarro]

Seriously,I binge drink on my days off I don't have an issue with staying off the piss during the week.

Wuss :smt019

[Eag's]

they're desperate for bus drivers at the moment. Dealing with drunken grubs aside, it's probably not a bad job. Public service too!

From what I have been told they are on a fairly good wicket, go for it Dave :smt023

[swanny]

good onya DC no offence meant

[Scottt]

Gotta say DC, when I was a bit younger it was the bus drivers who looked like they could give you a floggin' who you were wary of and generally behaved for. And you look like you can throw one... With good money on offer it wouldn't be a bad gig. And you could work around comp days. The more I think about it the more appealing it sounds...

[dc68]

Gotta say DC, when I was a bit younger it was the bus drivers who looked like they could give you a floggin' who you were wary of and generally behaved for. And you look like you can throw one... With good money on offer it wouldn't be a bad gig. And you could work around comp days. The more I think about it the more appealing it sounds...


Huh?

[Courty]

And you look like you can throw one...

...up! :lol:

[dc68]

Oi!!!

Coat!!!


P.S. Ran into Cookey today. **** he is a fit looking **** for his age.... Bastard!!!

[Courty]

P.S. Ran into Cookey today. **** he is a fit looking **** for his age.... Bastard!!!

Yeah, probably 'cos the doc told him to give the grog up or his ticker will give up on him... :shock:

[Dotty]

... With good money on offer it wouldn't be a bad gig. And you could work around comp days. The more I think about it the more appealing it sounds...
And you get a beaded seat cover.

[Scottt]

That's not going to make me want to do the job, Dotty. I categorically state I have never 'taken' the beads!

[3oneday]

they're desperate for bus drivers at the moment. Dealing with drunken grubs aside
The public or the drivers ?


:lol:

[markTHEblake]

DC, i know a few blokes who got the flick and they turned to security work. they reckon its a doddle and the pay is very very good (for what you do).

One bloke was getting $25 an hour for sitting in a control room all night watching video cameras, and he took his laptop with him and watched DVD's.

Cost about $800 to get the license, and is probably a handy thing to have for getting casual work on the side, and suits a golfer.

As far as danger goes, its all non confrontational now (mostly), you actually aint expected to biff anyone anymore

[Fishman Dan]

I agree with Mark that there are 'cooshy' security jobs, but you'd have to work in some funny places to get there.

I was doing some work in Perth, and we wound up in the basement of one of our managed buildings (the "QV1" building on St Georges Tce). We ended up spying on all sorts of things all around the building, including the cops who were doing a bust on a car they had pulled over with an unmarked patrol. Basically they had about a dozen plasma's looking in all sorts of directions, with remote controls to scan the grounds, an internet connection, as as Mark said, if you wanted to watch DVD's all night there would be very little to stop you (just hope that someone doesn't smashing the place up when you're not watching).

Having said that, it was 2:30am and you would be working crap shifts, even in you were in a good location.

[AndyP]

Who's next?
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/business/5000-jobs-set-to-be-axed/2009/02/26/1235237813028.html

I just survived a review a couple of weeks ago, and plenty have been given a redundancy from my project now. I have informally been told that I'll be dumped in June. I was hoping to survive until May next year so they would have to pay out my accrued long service leave.

[just]

Get a job with the government, you'd be a shoe in for a job with DMO.

[BrisVegas]

my work "restructured" approx 100 people (8%) out of their jobs last week. My business unit was cut in half two years ago, so things are already pretty stretched. Who knows what will happen. Are Qantas still looking for mechanics?

[goughy]

I'm still waiting for my boss to sack me, but I can't being myself to do it!

[Grunt]

my work "restructured" approx 100 people (8%) out of their jobs last week. My business unit was cut in half two years ago, so things are already pretty stretched. Who knows what will happen. Are Qantas still looking for mechanics?
Certainly are, interviews held today for some. Will be vacancies for at least the next 5 years.

[BrisVegas]

any skill pre-reqs? or is it on the job training?

[Grunt]

any skill pre-reqs? or is it on the job training?

Yeah, a trade certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (either Mechanical or Avionic) for an AME jobs. Or a CASA Group 21/22 type licence for LAME jobs.

[kev]

Just fake it BV, apparently QANTAS doesn't check qualifications too closely...

(sorry, couldn't resist)

[Ned]

Get involved with crime, its an expanding industry, hey Hux..................working for Qld Police or Corrective Services:mrgreen:

[Moe Norman]

weren't the ones without qualifications the best staff??

[Ned]

Maybe they are like drivers licences, get em off a cereal packet. :roll:

[haysey]

I'm still waiting for my boss to sack me, but I can't being myself to do it!


I can't seem to give myself the sack either Goughy. Although god knows I should;)

[Courty]

Although god knows I should;)

Damn straight... you spend most of your working day at Drummond!

[Ned]

Damn straight... you spend most of your working day at Drummond!


Repairing all the glass works he smash's with his shank!!!!! :wink:

[haysey]

Says two government employees:roll:





:mrgreen:

[Ned]

Says two government employees:roll:





:mrgreen:

Golf Shop or Golf Course ...................... I take Golf Course everytime and have the bad handicap to show for it. :cry:

[Moe Norman]

Who's next?
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/business/5000-jobs-set-to-be-axed/2009/02/26/1235237813028.html

I just survived a review a couple of weeks ago, and plenty have been given a redundancy from my project now. I have informally been told that I'll be dumped in June. I was hoping to survive until May next year so they would have to pay out my accrued long service leave.

http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,25134574-31037,00.html

AP??!

[AndyP]

Still hanging on.....just. Informally I've got until end of July now. Most of those jobs would be from my project though. Some highly skilled and intelligent people are being let go.

The 60 days is a bit of a joke though. Hardly anyone will get "re-employed" within the company in that first 30 days. Sounds like they are hoping you find a job elsewhere and avoid paying out a redundancy.

[BrisVegas]

Good luck with this AndyP.

[Moe Norman]

Some highly skilled and intelligent people are being let go.

Just holding onto the opposite end of the spectrum then??

:mrgreen:

[AndyP]

They still need plebs to get the coffee.

In these cost cutting times, the weekly fruit boxes have gone and now the pot plants. The coffee machines will be next.

[jaybam]

Good luck and i hope you can ride it out.

[markTHEblake]

Yeah its going to be tough without the coffee

[AndyP]

I can't wait for them to go, since I don't drink it, and there's a noisy ****er only a couple of metres from my desk.

[BrisVegas]

I can't wait for them to go, since I don't drink it, and there's a noisy ****er only a couple of metres from my desk.

I don't trust coffee non-drinkers. :smt108

[goughy]

Can't stanzya!! can't stanzya!

Liptons for me... I wouldn't trust admin either!

[markTHEblake]

I just assumed it was the coffee that made you so grumpy all the time.

[Jarro]

Is there anywhere else you could land a job locally ?

[AndyP]

I'm sure there's something, although there isn't much in the paper. I may have to have a slight career change just to get by until things pick up.

I'm not really looking at the moment, as I'm hesitant to give up 20+ weeks of redundancy for something that might not happen.

[goughy]

Maybe you could try something with a website! I hear they're all the rage... ;)

[Fishman Dan]

They still need plebs to get the coffee.

In these cost cutting times, the weekly fruit boxes have gone and now the pot plants. The coffee machines will be next.

We've lost plants, fruit boxes, newspapers (only 1 set per floor), tissues and biscuits. Oh, and a shitload of staff.

[BrisVegas]

what did the poor bloody plants do? :shock: :wink:

fwiw, we get filter coffee and thats it. If they take that away them I'm leaving.

[Fishman Dan]

what did the poor bloody plants do? :shock: :wink:

Stuff all for the amount of money we were pouring into them. They didn't earn a single dollar in fees!!

[AndyP]

Any potential work with Horsham, 69er?

[poidda]

How good is this timing?!?!

With the scrapping of the alcopop tax, how many cans of Jimmy will you be able to buy now? ;)

[jaybam]

How good is this timing?!?!

With the scrapping of the alcopop tax, how many cans of Jimmy will you be able to buy now? ;)

Thats gold :) Havent had a giggle like that in ages lol

[dc68]

Cooooooooooool I had not thought of that!!!

[dc68]

Well it's my last day tomorrow.... The boss has said **** Quaintarse,you can have Mon and Tues off and we will knock off at 12 on Friday and go for lunch and a drink.

[PeteyD]

Excellent.

[poidda]

Make sure you take all the stationary as wel.. And not only yours, but everyone elses. Don't leave a pen in the joint! ;)

[dc68]

Don't fear..... I will.

[poidda]

Don't fear..... I will.

You can also have a shit, put it in the freezer over night, and then grate it using a cheese grater all throughout the carpet in the office. They'll never find the source of the shit smell. ;)

Sheesh, who started me on ****AS?

[sms316]

You can also have a shit, put it in the freezer over night, and then grate it using a cheese grater all throughout the carpet in the office. They'll never find the source of the shit smell. ;)


:-s:-#:-&

[Webster]

You can also have a shit, put it in the freezer over night, and then grate it using a cheese grater all throughout the carpet in the office. They'll never find the source of the shit smell. ;)

Thats about the only thing those two chicks didn't do in that video he just sent me. Nasty stuff!

[Jarro]

Thats about the only thing those two chicks didn't do in that video he just sent me. Nasty stuff!

What video ? :-s

I got the spag bog one :smt078

[sms316]

What video ? :-s

I got the spag bog one :smt078
I think I still have the "Mrs Whippy" one. Send it to you in a sec.

[Jarro]

Cool :)

[poidda]

Cool :)

Wrong!

[sms316]

Sent.

[Webster]

gold

[Jarro]

:smt078

[dc68]

Glad you either enjoyed it or made you spew!!!!

[Courty]

So, DiCk68. What's the employment plan after the hangover wears off?

[dc68]

Will let you know when I figure it out CoUNTy!!!

[markTHEblake]

just make sure you get your redundancy money before you shit in the fridge. it would be a real bummer to get fired and miss out on all that moola.

[sms316]

Only 3 hours to go. Is time standing still for you this morning DC?

[dc68]

Nah..... I am not doing squat anyhoo.

[Jarro]

Will you shed a tear when you walk out the door at lunchtime ?

[henno]

Will you shed a tear when you walk out the door at lunchtime ?

Save the tears. Shed your clothes instead. Nothing says goodbye like streaking out of the office.

[dc68]

Yeah I would clear the CBD in no time.

[dc68]

NO to the tears wee man.

[AndyP]

How many smoke breaks have you had so far?

[sms316]

Can we send porn to your work email address today?

[Jarro]

Make sure you steal all the biscuits out of the tea-room before you piss off !!!

[dc68]

Can we send porn to your work email address today?


No I don't want to jeopardise my package... Likely the ****s would try it on.

[dc68]

Make sure you steal all the biscuits out of the tea-room before you piss off !!!


Nasty home brand shite. No thanks.

[dc68]

Just about to go for my final durrie break.

[sms316]

The boss has said **** Quaintarse,you can have Mon and Tues off and we will knock off at 12 on Friday and go for lunch and a drink.

:-k

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8810/dclunch.jpg

[henno]

You'll have all the smoke breaks you want in a few hours!

[dc68]

Last dump taken...... Bowl relieved it's the last.

[3oneday]

Enjoy 8)


Please don't come and type in braille later tonight :lol:

[markTHEblake]

Last dump taken...... Bowl relieved it's the last.

the Salad bowl, fruit bowl?

[Iain]

Last dump taken...... Bowl relieved it's the last.

I'm sure your workmates are just as relieved.....

[AndyP]

I just saw the BourbonMonster in the street having a durry break during the start of the big drinking session. I didn't realise that the whole office was gone, so it will be a messy afternoon/evening indeed.

[sms316]

Just received a text message from the big unit.


Update...... Onto my 4th jimbo after some beers. Could well get messy.

Well, durrr.

[AndyP]

Maybe he could freeze some spew then spread the shavings around...

[Eag's]

Just received a text message from the big unit.



Well, durrr.

Yeah and what's the bet he will have 30 more, get home at 5am, get up tomorrow and shoot square, the bloke is a freak of nature :lol:

[Ned]

Yeah and what's the bet he will have 30 more, get home at 5am, get up tomorrow and shoot square, the bloke is a freak of nature :lol:


So is the freak part more to do with his physical nature, or the physical nature he be comes after consuming several dozen white dogs ??? :shock:

[Jarro]

So is the freak part more to do with his physical nature, or the physical nature he be comes after consuming several dozen white dogs ??? :shock:

You've never seen him in the flesh have you ?

:shock:

happy retirement dc :smt023

[Ned]

You've never seen him in the flesh have you ?

:shock:

happy retirement dc :smt023

No, and reading between the lines I don't believe that would be in my best interest.:shock:

Its like me, never go near the beach, Greenpeace keep trying to tow me back out to sea!!!!:oops:

[markTHEblake]

I'm sure your workmates are just as relieved.....

His last effort has been discovered (http://static.stileproject.com/rnd/img/plushi3.jpg).

[dc68]

Still kicking..... Was in bed by 930 on Friday night. Amazing what a calming influence Amanda can be.

Shot 85 on Saturday so you ain't Nostrodamus Eags.

Another session at the official " break up" do last night. Managed to stay on beers until 10ish so once again in fair shape. Went and watched Finn play league this morning at 10... Go the Carina Tigers u9's!!!!!


Not heading into retirement yet.... Unless I win Lotto this week :)


Now to motivate myself to go for a walk in the morning!!!

[Courty]

Now to motivate myself to go for a walk in the morning!!!

To the CES?

[dc68]

no

[Eag's]

Now to motivate myself to go for a walk in the morning!!!

Straight to the bottle shop to stock up ;)

[BrisVegas]

good luck dave.

[grandmasterb]

All the best with it Dave, i worked in the HBA office for over 3 years until one night i just snapped and couldn't take the BS anymore so got up and walked out haha

[Ned]

dc68 went out in esteemed company! (http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25262412-15306,00.html)

[sms316]

Anybody know any companies that require the services of a svelte left hander?

:cry:

[ddasey]

Anybody know any companies that require the services of a svelte left hander?

:cry:

:shock: :shock: :shock:

[Webster]

what happened big boy?

[sms316]

what happened big boy?

The club found a cheaper option. As discusssed in this afternoon's meeting - the only certainty in this industry is change. I'm surprisingly ok with it.

[Grunt]

Any payout with your short term?

[sms316]

Any payout with your short term?

Nope. Less than 12 months is nil. At least I have 5 weeks notice. It could be worse.

[Webster]

are you sure you didn't get done for downloading porn?

[sms316]

are you sure you didn't get done for downloading porn?

:lol: Never. My soul is pure.

[Grunt]

Have the guys started a petition to get you out after they all got a game there? :)

[sms316]

Have the guys started a petition to get you out after they all got a game there? :)

I've played there. Having at least one more before my demise. I will actually have more playing rights there after June 1st.

[Grunt]

I never got one, even pup got one ;)

[WBennett]

Anybody know any companies that require the services of a svelte left hander?

:cry:
Gold Creek is looking for pro shop staff ;)

[ddasey]

Sorry to hear this news mate.

On a brighter note, will pennant still be going when you finish up ??

[sms316]

Sorry to hear this news mate.

On a brighter note, will pennant still be going when you finish up ??

I was actually thinking of trying to have every Sunday off in May, but unlikely given that I have 2 tourneys planned. Don't want to take any leave to save $$$.

[henno]

I''ll be there in a few weeks to watch Pacific smash RQ on their home track. Who should I throw rocks at?

[Dotty]

Sorry to hear that, SMS, and I hope you get a replacement job soon.


If all else fails, there's always Qantas OH&S.

[razaar]

How many staff are affected by this decision Shaun?

[Tongueboy]

the private sector will do you every time

[TheTrueReview]

The club found a cheaper option. As discusssed in this afternoon's meeting - the only certainty in this industry is change. I'm surprisingly ok with it.

Sorry to hear Shaun. PM sent.

[Hux]

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/recruitment/

[Ned]

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/recruitment/

Maybe you can both apply at the same time and get ddasey to help you with your applications!:roll:

:smt044

:lol:

:wink:

\\:D/

[sms316]

How many staff are affected by this decision Shaun?

2 full time staff now have 9 hours between us. The pro shop are pretty much taking over golf ops.

[Jarro]

Bad luck Lumpy.

Good news though is you'll save heaps now you're not around a pie-warmer all day !

[Ned]

Bad luck Lumpy.

Good news though is you'll save heaps now you're not around a pie-warmer all day !

Maybe he can get a job throwing you around at work...............oopps I mean luggage!:razz:


:wink:

[razaar]

2 full time staff now have 9 hours between us. The pro shop are pretty much taking over golf ops.
Makes sense.

[Daves]

Good luck Shaunus,

I suspect it might be a blessing in disguise.

[Webster]

Can you drive a bus?

[sms316]

I'm getting kind of busy mate.
Are you any good at schmoozing course managers, superintendents and committees ?
...and can you colour in between the lines ?
Only at certain clubs.

I'm an expert at crayon.

[PeteyD]

I'm an expert at crayon.

Just be sure to get the edible variety.

[AndyP]

Is Keperra CC looking for anyone?

[sms316]

Is Keperra CC looking for anyone?

One smartarse (who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent) sent me this;

Position Available

Nestled in the leafy western suburb of Keperra and just down the road from Wang’s International Fish and Chip Parlour is the world acclaimed Keperra Resort and Methadone Memorial golf club. The club welcomes many bogan drug addicts and alcoholics as well as some of the finest female golfing talent of any club in Brisbane. We are proud to offer the dynamic position of________________, we have not made a name for it yet however you will be expected to:
• Keep our motorised fleet of carts in impeccable condition as we are known for the best carts in Australia.
• Take over as the golf shops team leader in mars bar sales and increase productivity in this major area.
• Any other job we can use you for

We Offer:
• Training (in something)
• Personalised golf instruction
• Friendly team on offer in the golf shop

A subsidised employee health plan:
• 1 bottle of wild turkey bourbon a week
• 2/30 minute sessions at Geebung each week (Lap dances and **** rub)
• Free squid and chips with salad daily
• Columbian supplied drugs
• VIP access to the Methadone clinic next to Wangs

You get:
• $42.000/year + 5 weeks AL and you will need holidays
• 30% of all Taylormade equipment
• Centrelink support of $31.95 rental assistance


So why not come and see the team at Keperra and you could be living the dream and just remember, “We can lift your game”

[Tongueboy]

beautiful

[Eag's]

Nice work :lol:

[Ned]

One smartarse (who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent) sent me this;

Position Available

Nestled in the leafy western suburb of Keperra and just down the road from Wang’s International Fish and Chip Parlour is the world acclaimed Keperra Resort and Methadone Memorial golf club. The club welcomes many bogan drug addicts and alcoholics as well as some of the finest female golfing talent of any club in Brisbane. We are proud to offer the dynamic position of________________, we have not made a name for it yet however you will be expected to:
• Keep our motorised fleet of carts in impeccable condition as we are known for the best carts in Australia.
• Take over as the golf shops team leader in mars bar sales and increase productivity in this major area.
• Any other job we can use you for

We Offer:
• Training (in something)
• Personalised golf instruction
• Friendly team on offer in the golf shop

A subsidised employee health plan:
• 1 bottle of wild turkey bourbon a week
• 2/30 minute sessions at Geebung each week (Lap dances and **** rub)
• Free squid and chips with salad daily
• Columbian supplied drugs
• VIP access to the Methadone clinic next to Wangs

You get:
• $42.000/year + 5 weeks AL and you will need holidays
• 30% of all Taylormade equipment
• Centrelink support of $31.95 rental assistance


So why not come and see the team at Keperra and you could be living the dream and just remember, “We can lift your game”

Must know you very well, no mention of pie eating etc!

[markTHEblake]

Isnt Golf Queensland looking for a dynamic golf manager?

[Ned]

Isnt Golf Queensland looking for a dynamic golf manager?

That one closed last week!

[AndyP]

I was just given the option of taking a redundancy, which would see me taking home about 10 months of pay. I've decided to hang around for now, even though there is no guarantee of the offer coming again.

I honestly don't know if I've done the smart thing or not.

[just]

Can you find another job easily?

[AndyP]

That might depend on how fussy I am. I haven't looked around because, I've been waiting to reach 7 years so I would be eligible to get paid out long service leave, and I'm too scared to be out of a job.

[BrisVegas]

I was just given the option of taking a redundancy, which would see me taking home about 10 months of pay. I've decided to hang around for now, even though there is no guarantee of the offer coming again.

I honestly don't know if I've done the smart thing or not.

tough call... I knocked back a deal for about half what you were offered a couple of weeks ago. I think if I was offered 10months pay (mostly tax free) I think I'd walk. It'd knock a big hole in your mortgage and you could spend some time with the kids while you look for something else.

[Sydney Hacker]

Why not do a little research and see if you could get another job relatively easy ? Then pocket the cash... unless of course you love the job you have at the moment !

[poidda]

Take the Cash! Chances are you'll find another job within weeks if you really want to and then have the bonus (tax free) cash.

[PeteyD]

Are redundancy packages tax free?

[Fishman Dan]

I'm with Dion... but that's only when we're playing out your fantasy. I'm facing daily shenanigans in a team that is starting to eat itself into extinction. If an offer were to come my way it would only be a couple of months at best. It's a strange situation - I'm motivated by the fact that it might be thrown at me soon, although with the new bub due at the end of June I have really set my sights on survival until that date - what comes next is anyones guess.

[poidda]

Nah. Just cheap.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/00201366.htm

[AndyP]

I'm thinking hard about it guys, but I had to make a call on the spot for an end of July redundancy (into the next financial year is a good thing too). The boss will be telling his superiors that I'm there until the end of August (end of September guaranteed, if I want).

I don't think I'll have too much trouble getting a job, especially if I'm happy to accept a bit of a pay cut. I'll spend the next couple of weeks assessing my options and looking at the job market.

[henno]

Take the payout, find a job you really like for less pay, use the redundancy money to subsidise your income to your current levels until you are able to get pay increases in your new job/career/whatever. 10 months pay could last a really long time.

[BrisVegas]

I'm with Dion... but that's only when we're playing out your fantasy. I'm facing daily shenanigans in a team that is starting to eat itself into extinction. If an offer were to come my way it would only be a couple of months at best. It's a strange situation - I'm motivated by the fact that it might be thrown at me soon, although with the new bub due at the end of June I have really set my sights on survival until that date - what comes next is anyones guess.

These days, in IT, it's not fantasy stuff. My workplace has been laying off good people for two years in little spurts every couple of months. I'm 2 months away from 7 years (and roughly 3 months extra payout) which was my main reason for staying.

As always, it comes down to individual/family circumstances and prospects at the company or elsewhere. The timing wasn't right for me, but if it'd been a chunk of money the size they're offering Andy, I think I'd have winged it. Boeing's redundancy is very generous and it sounds like Andy's mgmt have held off on this offer til his 7 years was up. Hard to say whether staying or going is doing the "right thing".

[poidda]

Andy, you're an engineer** with IT skills right?!?! I can't remember the last time anyone with those skills lasted on the job market for long. I've always found that the easiest way to get a pay rise is to change jobs. i can't imagine your CV would look to shyte?!?! If I was you I wouldn't walk, I'd run.

** whatever credit the engineer tag has these days seeing everyone seems to be one. ;)

[Hawkers2008]

Are redundancy packages tax free?

The severance component is tax advantaged. In a lot of cases it wil be free of tax alltogether and in other cases it will be partly tax free.

[goughy]

Everything I've said in the last few years is redundant!

Don't envy you AP. Don't go into business yourself. It sucks.

[AndyP]

Thanks for crushing my Jim's Mowing dream, goughy.

[kpac]

Agreed poid - the more often you change job, the more often you pay rises imo. It's pretty easy to negotiate salary up front, as opposed to 'asking' for more. If i was offered 10 months salary to go, i'm not sure it's a decision i'd have to make.... Why stay? what advantage? In all likelihood, they're trying to downsize whilst they can afford etc. From where i stand, i'd take the cash and then be asking for a higher salary at a new company before diner.

[ddasey]

Thanks for crushing my Jim's Mowing dream, goughy.


When did you change your name to Jim :mrgreen:

[Bruce]

I have already decided I would welcome the tap on the shoulder. I think I would get at least 6 months worth and so there is no choice.

[backintheswing]

I took a redunduncy last June. Possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me. We paid off the mortgage, moved back to our home town and I found work immediately in the mining sector earning more than I was getting in Brisbane managing a large Engineering department.

[PeteyD]

where abouts is that?

[backintheswing]

Moved to Mackay and I landed a job with a mining contracting company. I suppose I am like AndyP, a qualified engineer who has worked in telecommunications/IT for the last 18 years. I have been working in Mackay and out on-site at the mines. No staff to worry about and more money. Less Ozgolf purchases as well as I can't do the local pickup of equipment.

[kingslayer33]

Less Ozgolf purchases as well as I can't do the local pickup of equipment.

you say that like it's a good thing.

[AndyP]

Agreed poid - the more often you change job, the more often you pay rises imo. It's pretty easy to negotiate salary up front, as opposed to 'asking' for more. If i was offered 10 months salary to go, i'm not sure it's a decision i'd have to make.... Why stay? what advantage? In all likelihood, they're trying to downsize whilst they can afford etc. From where i stand, i'd take the cash and then be asking for a higher salary at a new company before diner.
I chose to stay because it's low risk. I can't afford to be out of a job with two kids and a wife that works part-time, and she is very nervous about me not having a job. As I said, I don't know what potential jobs are out there yet. I'm certainly not as confident as you guys are about being able to walk into a job that pays more.


When did you change your name to Jim :mrgreen:Did you assume that my real name was Andy?

[Moe Norman]

I would love 10 months cash, worst case scenario its only going to take 3 months to get a job!

[shavey]

SMS, I think Pac Harbour were still looking for a Golf Ops Mgr...

The Sunshine Coast could get a look in after alll...

[poidda]

I chose to stay because it's low risk. I can't afford to be out of a job with two kids and a wife that works part-time, and she is very nervous about me not having a job. As I said, I don't know what potential jobs are out there yet. I'm certainly not as confident as you guys are about being able to walk into a job that pays more.

Here's another perspective. The longer you stay in a job and don't do the new job thing every decade or so, the less confident you will get and the harder it will be when you have to. Make sense? (didn't to me)

What I mean is, if you and the wife are nervous now when you're given the choice to take 10 months pay at your own discretion, than how nervous are you going to be in another few years when you don't have the choice, and you don't get the 10 months offer, and you haven't had a job interview for 15 years, and you can't afford the time to find the ideal job. You'll pushing 40, and flipping burgers at the OzGolf Champs. hmmm burgers.

Anyway, my point is. Obviously they're shedding staff, so it's far from a job for life. You've been offered a massive payout (possibly the biggest I have heard of without having to do 35 years in a government job). You're still young and not stale in the work force so would be very attractive to any employer. The longer you stay in one job, the harder it always is. Great if you've got a job for life and you don't have to worry about it, but there's no such thing any more.

From what I can see, I think it's the opposite. I think it's Low risk to take the money and run, and High risk to actually stay.

[Choppa]

Tough call Andy. Leanne recently got a redundacy after 16 years at Suncorp and I was very close to getting mine after 13 years at QR. For us that was the absolute best case scenario. I understand that in your situation you have to think about stability with your wife only working part time. I wouldn't be too concerned about getting another job though if you did take it. Just take a look around at all the incompetent morons around who all manage to have jobs. You are clearly not a very big moron so you shouldn't have any dramas at all ;)

[poidda]

13 years at QR.
Oxygen thief!

[idgolfguy]

The longer you stay in one place the less likely you are able to make the move. Have been on IT the last 12 years or so. Every 3 or 4 years, I do salary corrections. I move to a new company and get my pay rise. It has been easier in WA but Rudd's new tax grab for votes in the East that may change.

I've kept up with inflation and cost of living in that manner. Ultimately, you have to do what you are comfortable with and the circumstances you are in. For me a 10 month payout is better than 3 months long service leave. From the company's perspective they've done their legal and moralistic obligations. If they have to pay out later all the better.

[AndyP]

Just to clarify the payout component, the longer I stay, the greater this payout will be. This is a payment that I am entitled to. It consists of all of my leave (including long service leave), in addition to the severance pay, which is based on the length of service. There is no special payment.

I work on projects. The project I am currently on is coming to a close, however there is the potential for future projects here. So I'll either take a redundancy soon, get made redundant closer to the end of this project (end of year) or get work in a new project (if new business is won) within the company, which would see me work here for several more years.

So it's not quite the situation depicted in some of your posts. Anyway, as I said, I made an instant call yesterday which sees me work here a little longer, but I've got a little time to think about it before I'm asked again. Thanks for the advice.

[Choppa]

Oxygen thief!

Contractor scum!

[poidda]

Contractor scum!

Aren't you on a Contract at QR? You Oxygen Stealing Contractor Scum!

[BrisVegas]

Give up the engineering thing and join the PUSMOP.

[poidda]

Give up the engineering thing and join the PUSMOP.

I'd be up for a re-branding to PUSMOPAL. PUSMOP AND LOSERS!

[Moe Norman]

Just to clarify the payout component, the longer I stay, the greater this payout will be. This is a payment that I am entitled to. It consists of all of my leave (including long service leave), in addition to the severance pay, which is based on the length of service. There is no special payment.

I work on projects. The project I am currently on is coming to a close, however there is the potential for future projects here. So I'll either take a redundancy soon, get made redundant closer to the end of this project (end of year) or get work in a new project (if new business is won) within the company, which would see me work here for several more years.

So it's not quite the situation depicted in some of your posts. Anyway, as I said, I made an instant call yesterday which sees me work here a little longer, but I've got a little time to think about it before I'm asked again. Thanks for the advice.

so a large portion of the payout is entitlements that you are owed, even if you resign?

makes a bit more sense then, as you're not missing out on anything that won't be available to you later.

[AndyP]

so a large portion of the payout is entitlements that you are owed, even if you resign?Correct. The actual redundancy (severance pay) is 4 weeks for each of the first four years, and 3 weeks for every year after that. I've just passed 7 years (long service leave payout kicks in after 7), so it sits at 25 weeks, although a workmate told me they don't do partial years, so it could be 28 weeks. It's still a large enough amount that I wouldn't want to resign, if I wasn't going to a better paying job.

[idgolfguy]

Nothing to lose them. Makes more sense if you're happy there and have nothing to go to in the interim.

[AndyP]

Nothing to lose them.Besides the 25 weeks plus pay?

[BrisVegas]

for sure 25 weeks pay is a significant chunk of cash. The statutory payment (and what I was offered) is a flast two weeks per year...

[Choppa]

Aren't you on a Contract at QR? You Oxygen Stealing Contractor Scum!

Don't go trying to drag the rest of us hard working, loyal employees down to your level mate. You may refer to me as a Contract Manager if you like.

And I hope you aren't being paid for this time you are spending bludging on Ozgolf.

[poidda]

Don't go trying to drag the rest of us hard working, loyal employees down to your level mate. You may refer to me as a Contract Manager if you like.

And I hope you aren't being paid for this time you are spending bludging on Ozgolf.
Long lunch boss?

[Moe Norman]

for sure 25 weeks pay is a significant chunk of cash. The statutory payment (and what I was offered) is a flast two weeks per year...

since when?

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2348/21769580.jpg

Andy is still getting 'overs' but 2 weeks flat is incorrect

[sms316]

3 days out from termination date and a job offer has just come through. Sunshine Coast - here we come!

[Daves]

3 days out from termination date and a job offer has just come through. Sunshine Coast - here we come!

Sounds good, congrats.

[Dotty]

Woo hoo. Good luck, Shaun. I hope it goes well.

[Sydney Hacker]

Looks like everything has "fallen" into place you in the long run. Wasn't the sunshine coast your preferred destination originally ?

[henno]

3 days out from termination date and a job offer has just come through. Sunshine Coast - here we come!

Great, great, great news! Now to join Pelican and go straight to Champs favourite for 2010.

[sms316]

Maroochy Man Ho's ?
Yep.


Woo hoo. Good luck, Shaun. I hope it goes well.
Thanks Dotty.

Looks like everything has "fallen" into place you in the long run. Wasn't the sunshine coast your preferred destination originally ?
It certainly was. Caloundra is our firm favourite.

Great, great, great news! Now to join Pelican and go straight to Champs favourite for 2010.
Wanker.

[AndyP]

It certainly was. Caloundra is our firm favourite. I knew you were old, but not that old.

Congrats.

[TheTrueReview]

Congrats Shaun. Make sure your new place doesn't have a spare bedroom. It'll keep 'drop-ins' to a minimum. ;)

[BrisVegas]

good stuff shaun. Hope the new job sticks.

[PeteyD]

Excellent news. Same shit different club?

[sms316]

Excellent news. Same shit different club?

Different club. Different role. Assistant GM.

Staying at the current joint as a casual on Sundays for a few months at least.

[solarman]

Shit, he's moving closer to Cairns. Get a job on Goldy.

[PeteyD]

So that is assistant GM of the club (and all that entails, not just golf ops)?

You moving up to Caloundra? Nice.

[sms316]

So that is assistant GM of the club (and all that entails, not just golf ops)?

You moving up to Caloundra? Nice.

Correct, although Golf Ops will be my major area of concern.

[sms316]

If this is the course that has been talking about moving house for a few years I fully expect the current designer to get the boot and RCGD hired before the end of June.

You are way too busy for a small contract like that.

[PeteyD]

Haha :D

[Eag's]

Good to hear Shaun, I am sure it is a big relief to you & your missus :smt038

[solarman]

Good to hear Shaun, I am sure it is a big relief to you & your missus :smt038

Holy crap....he has a missus ??

[Ned]

FFS!!!!!!:smt077


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:wink:


Maybe a few "home truths"" need to be conveyed to HP!:lol:

Was there only one applicant and then there was you ?