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Congradulations Julian (aka TOONGA)
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:59 pm
by RSR 555
Well done mate
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:08 pm
by TOONGA
talk about steal my thunder!!!!!
I got confirmation of a FIFO construction job in Karratha still waiting on details but Im going to pack shortly:)
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:15 pm
by RSR 555
I couldn't hold back any longer.. I thought I gave you enough time.. you told me like 3 minutes ago
oh and btw... I didn't say what it was for but now you have it's great to hear.. should be able to buy that new Impreza VX and mod it
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:17 pm
by TOONGA
I would buy the VX only if it came as a ute
and thanks I think ...
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:22 pm
by revmax
what ever a FIFO job is I want one too.
I am over making swarf looking for a better paid job. OH BTW we made the Butted kettels for Karratha along with a heap of other pressure vessles.
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:26 pm
by FROG
woo hoo congrats Jules
fly in fly out
$hould be good for re$toration cash
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:27 pm
by TOONGA
FIFO is Fly in Fly out. normally it is 4 weeks on 1 or 2 off, some people are lucky enough to get 4 on 4 off, I myself am looking at 6 on one off.
It is a big one to weigh up with 3 young children, but this is why Im doing it
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:44 pm
by steptoe
just the other day you were telling us you were gonna be a stay at home dad this year.... Karatha ?? heard of it, never really looked at the map for it.
You will earn every dollar I am sure, what with 12 on, 12 off , flip, flip six weeks straight !!!
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:07 pm
by TOONGA
Well it is official I fly out Wednesday morning if they can get me on the flight.
Karratha
apparently last Thursday it was 45 C by 8am... mmmmmmm toasty.
Yes I was slated to be a stay at home work part time dad but I can't refuse this offer.
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:39 pm
by El_Freddo
Good stuff mate!
Got carry on luggage allowance for PJ? If so at least you'll have something to do in your down time - don't worry, sleep is overrated anyway an old mate kept telling me
All the best with it!
Cheers
Bennie
PS, Paul, if I'm about to tell you something when Mum's the word, remind me not to
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:53 pm
by revmax
What's your trade
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:01 pm
by TOONGA
I'm a teacher
I will be an all rounder at the camp and building site, so if something needs cleaning, removing or even fixing. I will be in charge of it.
Just call me Chief Broom.
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:14 pm
by revmax
Thought Teachers were on a good wicket. lots of $ and lots of holidays.
All the best and hope it doesen't cause to much family stress and hope you can "get in front" so to speak.
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:17 pm
by El_Freddo
revmax wrote:Thought Teachers were on a good wicket. lots of $ and lots of holidays.
BWAH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Sorry, couldn't resist. Lots of holidays - become a teacher and find out the real truth! And also find out how little teaching jobs there are to fill! I've run out of jobs to apply for now, which means no fulltime position for me this year
I should have got a trade!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:23 pm
by revmax
keep at it Bennie
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:27 pm
by TOONGA
Bennie said it all ... not to mention the utter rubbish (board nanny function won't let me type swear words) secondary teachers have to put up with from "young adults" AKA mindless dropkicks who can't go a second with out a mobile phone, a computer and a gaming device of some sort.
I got sick of the constant swearing (mostly from young girls mind you) flippant attitude and many other behavioural problems associated with teaching secondary students.
I have even had a primary student say "F off you fat old C" when I broke up a fight between him and another boy. It wasn't one of those poofy slappy fights either, it was as good as watching Ali and Frasier go at it.
Tools, buildings, brooms and piles of rocks don't answer back unless you are on really good drugs.
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:54 pm
by GOD
Congrats Jules.
45 degrees sounds about right on site, and about 70% humidity. Still, you could do much worse.
Wanna tell us what you'll be constructing?
Dane.
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:58 pm
by TOONGA
I would like to say an excuse to stay out of the heat but ...
The company is building three 10 storey towers in Karratha, I will be making sure the camp doesn't fall apart
and fixing things as needed.
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:37 pm
by leftnut41
Congrats jules, i just started a fifo job over here in qld but live to close to fly so just drive to work, we are 7days on 7days off over here, underground gold, time to fix the brumby i think, roadbike doesnt like the roos on the way home
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:40 pm
by subybrumby
Congratulations Julian. Hope it goes well for you.