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Well, I was kinda in the deep end with this particular job I was going for. I wasn't fully aware of what the position was either.

They were very strict with this one, mainly because the position was to supervise and teach young kids whose parents put into these expensive schools so they can get a head start.

Some of these kids are as young as 2 apparently. Pretty full on in itself.

 

That one will hold you in good stead mate. I have few acqaintances teaching English in Hong Kong they said work was relatively easy to find and nearly considered it myself a while back.

Ahh well while your not working you have more time to build up your poon tally hey:good

 

True.
Was thinking of moving to South Korea as work is easier to get there, and it'd work out better with their weak currency.

Will stay here for another month at least, but if I can't find work I might have to trek back home.

It's been great here though, and I'll definitely come back here for a holiday in the future.

 

The Jerky Boys 2. And credit for admitting you 'borrowed' it. Some of the finest prank calls ever.

This thread has exploded, been offline for a day, will fill everyone in on my adventures when I get some rest, been up for 28 hrs and counting. Includes a 500km road trip, road rage, a police report and currently drunk neighbours singing Mexican ballads.

 

Damn man what u been doin?

Yeah pecks is the money u earn from teaching english, whats that equal to here?
It might be something ot think about doing.

 

It varies. If you have a degree, ect than youre pretty much set.
Can get a job reasonably easy that pays well.

I'm yet to find a job atm. Will apply for some low paying jobs next week. It's times like this when I wish I'd have stayed in school.

 

Yeah even a degree here would that work,

Also u having a good time there

 

It'd be easier to score a job if I did.
Still, theres some jobs that dont require them.

Yeah, I'm having heaps of fun, and will be pissed if I have to leave.

Am drinking now to get a bit of a head start on the night, then will head out at around 10:30.

 

Yeah have a good one mate

 

your a cowboy leon lol

 

Thanks i just fixed that loose end up

 

Lol @ Leon ..

 

My fortnight. An essay by LeonMcS.

I work at a minesite, fly in for 8 days of 12 hr shifts then fly out for 6 days off. With the recent market collapse the company have taken this as a great excuse to sack/demote and basically run riot over the whole workforce. So I flew in and was greated with the new roster that said 'Bad luck Leon, you have to do a week of days and then stay in and do a week of nights'.

So not overly impressed, was then summoned into a meeting with foreman & manager where they proposed the tempting offer of a job demotion and 25% pay cut. Passing on such a great offer I knew then my time at this mine was running out.

Luckily another company had just contacted me and wanted me to come in for an interview. So wasn't too stressed and figured I'd just see out my time here.

So to work, did my week of days and just couldn't sleep all week. Best I could manage each night was 4 hrs and by the sixth shift this caught up with me while driving an IT (glorified forklift) I dozed off while the guys took their time on a job. Next thing I knew there was the manager looking at me shining his cap lamp in my face. Talk about busted!

Being asleep underground is instant dismissal, so with the prospect of now not having to do an extra week and getting home early and a new job saw me quite happy at facing the chop.

Into the managers office and all you need to know about him is hes a bully and an arsehole. He sees me, leans back in his chair and with a wide **** eating grin says 'Give me one reason i shouldn't sack you'

And it hits me. He wants me to beg. He wants me to grovel. Well, **** that.

I look him straight in the eye and say 'Mmmmmm...nah, can't think of anything mate, its up to you, your call'

His face dropped and his grin disappeared. I think I possibly just gained entry into the mining hall of fame. He quickly gathered himself and with a slightly stunned look said "Yeah, well, um, nah, I'm not gonna sack ya'.

I dont think I've ever been so disappointed to not get fired. Got a first and final written for my troubles and a lot of laughs from the boys.

Finished day shift, did my full week of nights. Rained all week which means planes cant land, planes dont land means you dont fly out, dont fly out means you in a very shitty mood. Two shifts to go I knew no plane would be landing. Luckily a mate had missed the flight up and had driven. With one shift to go I organised my contingency plan, to drive the 500kms to sweet freedom and a week off.

To be continued...

 

bad luck mate.