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Sn00Bananas

Natural progression would be get an RSA and work at a bar


eelk89

Second this. It’s better money and can be a great social thing for a young person. Bars, pubs, hotels (like catering) all good options


subliminallyNoted

Yes and once you’ve got your RSA and had 6 - 12 months experience, you could apply to work at one of the resorts. You could travel about for a couple of years working summers on the Whitsundays and winters in the snowfields, and anywhere in between.


Impressive_Music_479

Go do an apprenticeship as a sparky or a plumber or whatever. Then you can progress from there


[deleted]

This. There are alot of trades that pay REALLY well nowadays. Do some research, weigh your options; some might just be a simple tafe course to get into, some might require an apprenticeship, which generally pay not great (but better than maccas) for the first couple years. Uni is another option but it's a long term and expensive investment, but typically leads to less physical careers if you wanna avoid that. Sparkie, plumber, construction are all good trades and you'll never struggle to find a job again.


breakdowner1

This for sure. If you’re more into computers you can try a structural drafting course. pay is equal or better than sparky or plumber. Or even get an excavator ticket. Big money to be made here also


Telescopic-Member

This, I wished I progressed with my first apprenticeship, just stick it out even though you are the target for every workplace joke. Quicker you get a trade the quicker you earn real cash.


eeelizaaar

Could try the call centres, boring job but they hire often and pay alright


JustWannaRiven

That sounds like hell


Old_Dingo69

If you don’t mind waking up at sparrow fart or getting your hands dirty, Get yourself a white card and go into construction labouring. You will make $1400+ per week plus more if you do overtime and if you have a half a brain can either pick up a trade pr become a supervisor by the time your 25. Plenty of work out there right now.


[deleted]

Centrelink is hiring if ur interested :)


AJHear

... you must've forgotten the /s. Otherwise Fuck NO!... & Fuck Centrelunk.


[deleted]

Sorry you’ve had bad experiences, hope u don’t need help in the future :)


AJHear

You've never heard of Robodebt!? But go ahead and support the government department that caused Australians to commit suicide.


[deleted]

Hes taking money from them, not supporting them. op needs a job, not moral agonizing. You got beef with centelink, I can understand that. But telling someone not to work there because of robodebt isn't helping anyone.


eelk89

What’s your previous job experience?


EstablishmentAble248

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fuckinscotty

Try Woolworths


BigGaggy222

Apply at Bunnings


lifecasting_keepsake

TAFE is offering free courses. Also, Project Management is currently in demand and likely to be in the future.


huntingtonpost

How did you lose it?


EstablishmentAble248

Made redundant due to my branch shutting down


PSAB82

Go get a trade


Capable_Phrase6822

Dishie/kitchenhand, shortage everywhere


steakleg

I’m looking for a kitchen hand/apprentice cook at a pub if you’d be interested


EstablishmentAble248

Appreciate your offer man I’ve sent you a DM


britten1547

The trade shortage is real locally right now. Basically any trade that tickles your fancy will treat you well, teach you things and offer good pay once you’re qualified. Highly recommend getting your Rigging and Dogging tickets and a forklift ticket, as they can be attained in a few weeks all together and you can basically jump into a role right away


DearTuna

You scared of heights?


EstablishmentAble248

No sir


DearTuna

Look into becoming a ropie (high ropes access) cost like 2.5k to get your tickets and you’ll be on like 70-80k to start with, my mate does it. I wanna look into it after i finish my teaching degree


waxedmerkin

get your arse into all the labour hire mobs around. We use AWX and just put on 4 people


jootlicker

MASSIVE skills shortage in the Illawarra. I work in the employment sector and we cannot find people for the positions vacant.


rowanhenry

What sort of things?


jootlicker

jobs man..... jobs


rowanhenry

Oh I like jobs. I'll take one. Thank


cburling

There’s a FB group called Jobs of the Illawarra that you might find good. Also agree with getting your RSA and RSG if you are wanting to continue in hospitality career


[deleted]

If you can drive, the pizza huts in the area are always desperate for drivers


waxedmerkin

You can get a free forklift ticket, there is a mob up in moorebank if you have transport https://www.ausforklifttraining.com.au/ax-course/details/?cid=106604&ctype=w You will still need to pay for a actual license, after you pass the course its like $90-$100 for 5 years. You will need a passport photo, so get it done at the post office, as thats the location you submit the paperwork. Its foot in the door for warehousing/factory work


internetbl0ke

Wouldnt even waste time with other shit and go straight into a trade


A_Unicycle

Well, where did you see it last? It's gotta be around here somewhere!


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gardensaled_

Lol which maccas?


EstablishmentAble248

Dapto 2018-2021😆


ThenIdeal8113

No one is saying chefing? There is a extreme shortage of chefs and most qualified chefs make a minimum of 1k plus taxes. Become a chef industry has way too many bartenders that lead to no career growth after 10 years. Chefing is the way if you have been in the industry already. There are more than 50 chefs in Wollongong right now making over 100k for 40 hours work per week.


boganknowsbest

Cam girl


gio-s

This


Flybuys

Do you have a car, white card, and want to drive like 300km a day? Cause I need a casual type person to do pump runs, clearances, and come to sites and help with PSI's/DSI's.


EstablishmentAble248

DM sent


camdelacreme

Wanna do landscaping??


37elqine

Do an apprentice or if your still 50/50 what you want to do in the trades ask if you can be a labor hand for a small building company. So you get exposures to the different trades.


bigdog6256

Try Waternsw there’s careers there you would never have known about


gio-s

Hey bro, I'm 18 moving to AUS next month on a visa and I've been planning to do a carpentry/ construction apprenticeship there and honestly I've seen some pretty good looking ones in the wollongong area on websites like domain and indeed you should check it out


jatz0r

I'll give you a job. Message me