Pale Man Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just out of interest what do you lot do to earn a living? If retired or between jobs that counts too. Me.....After 30 odd years working in the Mines I decided to become a Rail Track Maintainer. I was sick and tired of shift work and struggling to get leave for important days through the year, so I randomly took this up. I'm glad I did. All dayshift work. Home by 4.0 clock in the arvo. Pays really well. My weekends and public holidays have meaning now. Here's a bit of what's involved. Thermit welding new rail. I love being out in the bush then home the same day. That's not me in the photo by the way. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) As Ozzy would say , i'm a Jiglow Edited January 19 by ozdevil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 11 hours ago, ozdevil said: As Ozzy would say , i'm a Jiglow I think you mean gigolo; " A gigolo is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a person in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call. " I wouldn't want to own up to that mate. There are a couple of other ways to spell it & they are not suitable for this forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) 14 hours ago, Pale Man said: Just out of interest what do you lot do to earn a living? If retired or between jobs that counts too. Me.....After 30 odd years working in the Mines I decided to become a Rail Track Maintainer. I was sick and tired of shift work and struggling to get leave for important days through the year, so I randomly took this up. I'm glad I did. All dayshift work. Home by 4.0 clock in the arvo. Pays really well. My weekends and public holidays have meaning now. Here's a bit of what's involved. Thermit welding new rail. I love being out in the bush then home the same day. That's not me in the photo by the way. I am glad you are happy in your job Paley, I was waiting for a few others to comment but my story is I am retired, however there are still many faithful, long-established clients that won't let me be. I still receive repeat orders from them & quite often I get referrals from new clients passed on by them. I worked for myself for many years travelling across Australia, based in Adelaide, I have covered every inch of SA, most of Victoria & a large part of NSW, mainly rural. The Riverina area, Murray, Canberra etc. My favourite area would be the Outback & this is the one area where I had the most business as virtually no-one else was doing what I was. I even crossed the QLD border & serviced some of the smaller towns but as far as Birdsville & surrounding areas. My trade was Advertising Specialty products such as Stubby Holders, Bar Mats, Coasters, Magnets, Stickers, Business Cards, Brochures etc, I called on all of the Hotels, many industrial businesses such as Engineering, Transport, Construction, Earthmoving etc. as well as tradies, mainly as a result of being in the Pub at the right time when they were either having a beer or working & staying in the area. I used to create their Artwork, logos etc. & send it off to various printers & manufacturers - all 100% Australian Made to the highest quality. The lifestyle was demanding, many hours of driving but it was also very rewarding & has allowed me the lifestyle I enjoy today. I would do it all over again. I have also supplied some of the members on this forum. Edited January 19 by Classic Brewing Co 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I joined the workforce in 1982 as a supermarket worker. Since that time I've been a Tip Top bread carter, a van salesman for Smith's Snackfoods, a sales rep for Schweppes and Balfours and then my longest tenure was 23 years of driving public transport buses. The job I enjoyed the most was Tip Top, so 2 years ago when my kids were no longer financially dependent on me I went back to delivery driving with a vegetable processing company but I'm pleased to say I only work 3 days a week now. It's physically demanding on my 57 year old body but I get plenty of recovery days and I no longer dread going to work like I did for many years driving public transport. If you've eaten fast food in Adelaide over the past two years Malter has most likely had his hands on your food at some point. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 9 minutes ago, Malter White said: I joined the workforce in 1982 as a supermarket worker. Since that time I've been a Tip Top bread carter, a van salesman for Smith's Snackfoods, a sales rep for Schweppes and Balfours and then my longest tenure was 23 years of driving public transport buses. The job I enjoyed the most was Tip Top, so 2 years ago when my kids were no longer financially dependent on me I went back to delivery driving with a vegetable processing company but I'm pleased to say I only work 3 days a week now. It's physically demanding on my 57 year old body but I get plenty of recovery days and I no longer dread going to work like I did for many years driving public transport. If you've eaten fast food in Adelaide over the past two years Malter has most likely had his hands on your food at some point. Mate what about @Beerdo I would imagine he has a similar background. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerdo Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Mate what about @Beerdo I would imagine he has a similar background. It's uncanny. My resume is identical. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, Beerdo said: It's uncanny. My resume is identical. I was thinking that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 17 hours ago, Pale Man said: Just out of interest what do you lot do to earn a living? If retired or between jobs that counts too. Me.....After 30 odd years working in the Mines I decided to become a Rail Track Maintainer. I was sick and tired of shift work and struggling to get leave for important days through the year, so I randomly took this up. I'm glad I did. All dayshift work. Home by 4.0 clock in the arvo. Pays really well. My weekends and public holidays have meaning now. Here's a bit of what's involved. Thermit welding new rail. I love being out in the bush then home the same day. That's not me in the photo by the way. Goodonya Paley, what a great job, love the bush too. And fantastic you get to have some days off too. The mining job must've been tough mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Tricky Micky said: Goodonya Paley, what a great job, love the bush too. And fantastic you get to have some days off too. The mining job must've been tough mate. Wasn't tough physically at all just mentally. Same thing for 30 plus years. The nightshifts and having to work on important occasions did me in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John304 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I worked for the same company for 35 years, the last 10 as distribution manager. Very demanding and long hours. Now been retired 10 years, couldn’t be happier 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 19 hours ago, ozdevil said: As Ozzy would say , i'm a Jiglow How is ol Ozzy these days? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 6 hours ago, Malter White said: I joined the workforce in 1982 as a supermarket worker. Since that time I've been a Tip Top bread carter, a van salesman for Smith's Snackfoods, a sales rep for Schweppes and Balfours and then my longest tenure was 23 years of driving public transport buses. The job I enjoyed the most was Tip Top, so 2 years ago when my kids were no longer financially dependent on me I went back to delivery driving with a vegetable processing company but I'm pleased to say I only work 3 days a week now. It's physically demanding on my 57 year old body but I get plenty of recovery days and I no longer dread going to work like I did for many years driving public transport. If you've eaten fast food in Adelaide over the past two years Malter has most likely had his hands on your food at some point. I always imagine you as Butler from On The Buses 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 7 minutes ago, Pale Man said: I always imagine you as Butler from On The Buses I would have said Stan Butler (Reg Varney) aka Muzzy the Busman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 9 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I think you mean gigolo; " A gigolo is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a person in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call. " I wouldn't want to own up to that mate. There are a couple of other ways to spell it & they are not suitable for this forum. Most would know i am no gigolo, jigalow or however ya want to spell it and most would know i am truckie if they didnt well they now know i am truckie 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Pale Man said: How is ol Ozzy these days? he is good mate , havent seen him for along time i must catch up with him as he only lives an hour down the road 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Just now, ozdevil said: he is good mate , havent seen him for along time i must catch up with him as he only lives an hour down the road Yes you should catch up with him. Say hello from Gardy if you do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, ozdevil said: Most would know i am no gigolo, jigalow or however ya want to spell it and most would know i am truckie if they didnt well they now know i am truckie All good OD, keep on truckin' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, ozdevil said: Most would know i am no gigolo, jigalow or however ya want to spell it and most would know i am truckie if they didnt well they now know i am truckie Sort of a job ive always wanted to do. My licence though is limited to HC ( Semi )...........im probably too old now to go for the road train stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, Pale Man said: Sort of a job ive always wanted to do. My licence though is limited to HC ( Semi )...........im probably too old now to go for the road train stuff. Plenty of work for HC i am only Hr myself but i do melbourne to S.A 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 21 minutes ago, ozdevil said: Plenty of work for HC i am only Hr myself but i do melbourne to S.A I was offered a dayshift job for PFD, 5 days a week delivering locally around the South Aus regional area. I nearly took it up, but the rail job sounded more interesting. PFD are struggling to find drivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 48 minutes ago, ozdevil said: Plenty of work for HC i am only Hr myself but i do melbourne to S.A When i did my HC licence not so long ago, it was one of the hardest things Ive done in my life. My assessor was an old school semi retired hard ar$e. He was a good man but he didnt fluff about. He put me through that much pain until i got it. At the end of two days I was a nervous wreck. Passing was the most jubilation Ive felt in a very long time. I had to drive a heavy truck, towing a fully laden trailer through Port Augusta, and the Flinders Ranges for the entire time. Reversing and all that stuff. The amount of times he yelled at me, I'm guessing he was testing my character and nerves. Fair enough. I came through though. Im the sort of person to never give up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 48 minutes ago, Pale Man said: PFD are struggling to find drivers. I'm not surprised. I haven't worked for them but have had dealings with them. Very disorganised operation. I'm sure it would affect their retention of employees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Pale Man said: When i did my HC licence not so long ago, it was one of the hardest things Ive done in my life. My assessor was an old school semi retired hard ar$e. He was a good man but he didnt fluff about. He put me through that much pain until i got it. At the end of two days I was a nervous wreck. Passing was the most jubilation Ive felt in a very long time. I had to drive a heavy truck, towing a fully laden trailer through Port Augusta, and the Flinders Ranges for the entire time. Reversing and all that stuff. The amount of times he yelled at me, I'm guessing he was testing my character and nerves. Fair enough. I came through though. Im the sort of person to never give up. mate the testing makes me a nervous reck thats why i havent gone any higher then hr . these days most trucks are going Automatic and none of the double clutching and road ranger gearboxs thats why we see man raj's on the road 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 14 hours ago, ozdevil said: mate the testing makes me a nervous reck thats why i havent gone any higher then hr . these days most trucks are going Automatic and none of the double clutching and road ranger gearboxs thats why we see man raj's on the road Had to do my test in a manual with high and low range. The old coot made me double declutch the whole time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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