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LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#823593
ok guys my plans for my bug have come to a complete stop
i have just lost my job due to another company calling for a refrence.

im stressed to the max i want my car done it has been about 2 years and still nothing havent had a steady job

anyone in the newcastle, central coast or maitland area know of anyone wanting staff will do wat ever work needed i dont care if its even cleaning someones shop up
i need all the help i canget at the moment

all help is grate full 🙁😢
LiL72Bugger

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#823603
What did you do before the axe fell, why did the other company call for a reference? and what excuse did they give you for terminating your employment?
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#823624
crap! what do you mean calling for a reference?

I know the feeling. I start my first real job next Tuesday.

I have been unemployed since.. well?? ever I guess.

24 only 2 months away I guess this my lucky break. Finally 🙄I will be able to for fill my notchback plans.

Illness struck me down for about 4 years, that is why I missed out on so much time. Well i have a awesome job now that involves traveling all over Australia and training will be
in Europe. yay 👍

I am sure you will get a good job sometime, just hold in there and your time will come.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#823683
Congrats vlad, sounds like a great job, can't beat travel for work, what are / will you be doing?
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#823690
One of the best things that I found out - many years ago, luckily - is that 'things don't just happen........you have to MAKE them happen'.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#823692
donn wrote:Congrats vlad, sounds like a great job, can't beat travel for work, what are / will you be doing?
techy working a a small company. Doing industrial printing and cutting machines.

basically its electronics, mechanical and robotics.

My boss imports,sells and installs these machines. He represents manufactures from Germany, Switzerland and Japan I think.

So no bs china stuff here😂

So my eventual roll will be head techy taking care of installation from port to customer, maintenance, mods, upgrades, support, repairs.

best part is the connections 👍 I will be able to whip up a dxf file in cad and send it to one of the peoples we know/do work for us and make pretty much what i want for my dubs.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#823697
hi there

I hope you were a casual (meaning casuals really have no grounds to complain about nuffin)

No one can loose there job on the ground another company called up to do a reference check

If this is the case I would be giving fair work a call

http://www.fwa.gov.au/


I have to admit it sounds askew that you are still working somewhere and another company calls

I would certainly be giving them a mouth full
Futue te ipsum!!!

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#823699
No one can loose there job on the ground another company called up to do a reference check

If this is the case I would be giving fair work a call

http://www.fwa.gov.au/


The very reason I asked the question.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#823721
Henny Penny at East Maitland always have signs up wanting workers.

LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#823936
guys i was a casual driver for pizza hut the new boss is a pig doesnt care thinks coz someone rang for a refrence means im leaving i explained to him if he gave me more hours i wouldnt have to look for another job
see as im casual im not guarented hours so i have no shifts for the next 3 weeks
LiL72Bugger

johny rotten Officially Full-On Dubber

366 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#824004
he is a Bastard
keep your chin up

LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824156
thanks
see im wanting to go into panel beating but i can not find a shop that will take me as an apprentice
LiL72Bugger

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#824178
I am looking for a panel beating apprentice. Must be willing to learn only the proper and old school way of restoring and making cars. Fabricate panels and parts, and have a superb eye for detail and a lot of patience.

You would not learn much about any modern cars or bog work under me.

Ringwood VIC
EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824192
There you go, Katrina.👍 As they say, one door closes - another one opens. Here's your chance to "make it happen".

Panelbeating is a great trade [ I started in 1956, and still enjoy it ] to learn, so go for it.👍

Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824260
i qouls love it but you are in vic i am in nsw

helbus wrote:I am looking for a panel beating apprentice. Must be willing to learn only the proper and old school way of restoring and making cars. Fabricate panels and parts, and have a superb eye for detail and a lot of patience.

You would not learn much about any modern cars or bog work under me.

Ringwood VIC
LiL72Bugger

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#824264
Well, there is no job tying you to NSW. I reckon go for it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
From your ole' mate Jeff

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824269
Are you REALLY fair-dinkum, katrina? It's Victoria, not Siberia.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824284
i have family here im on 18 guys i have a partner i cant even stay away for a week without seeing him im not moving away this early in my life
LiL72Bugger

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#824300
Take him with you, look on it as an adventure.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#824305
Sometimes you gota do what you gota do.

I am a young county guy, never had a job anymore than a few weeks, never been in the city.

Now I get thrown into a a specialist high end job in Melbourne and next week i go to Sydney for 3-4 days to do a job and it will only be my 2nd week of this job.

I am very closed off person and keep to myself most of the time. If I can do this I am sure you can do it too.

Just take the plunge 😏

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#824325
donn wrote:Take him with you, look on it as an adventure.
This man speaks the truth 🙂

You gotta do what you gotta do, an opportunity is an opporunity, don't miss it!
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824330
im not ready to do that im sorry guys but im not thanks for the advice but i dont wanna move around i have my whole life newy is my home now n i really dont wanna go anywhere just yet
LiL72Bugger

LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#824331
No use dreaming, if you ain't going to follow it. An opportunity to learn a real trade, with a VW caring trainer is not going to happen everyday. My2c
Customer service is not dead in Australia.

Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#824334
honestly, i think that job would be great, well atleast you might get to work on cars u love.... a move could be a goos thing...and besided newy's not going know where....😉

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#824349
Bloody Hell!!!! I would have killed for a job like that when I first started work.

There were only Holdens, Morris Minors, Austin A 40s etc to work on. Luckily I transferred to a VW dealer, and worked on good cars.😂

You need a dedicated person to be your apprentice, helbus.........Good luck.👍
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#836470
🙄 you can not put brains in a young head. only guide them... i remember when i was 18... sheish. 😂 been a long interesting road though.

katrina, you said it yourself. you are 18. now is the time when you sprrout wings and experience the world. you are reading like you are late 20s and ready to settle down in newcastle. life is about oportunity, creating it, experiencing it and taking it. dont end up a 30 something non married mum with no options. so many of those already. talk to your family and decide what you want. if you want work security (allow you to travel or be respected and first draft pick among your peers) then a trade or degree is first priorty. if its love and family then marry some one with a trade or degree.
Simply Cruzin'...