"you'll never get a job if you don't..."
By Fae Maverick
@Fa_Maverick (9487)
Australia
April 17, 2023 10:18am CST
So the title was a line that was dropped on me by a manager I did trial shifts under. The full line was "you'll never get a job if you arent willing to work without breaks." well here is the funny part I got a job. Ive just been pretty quiet about it.
I start on the 8th of May which is 4 days after my graduation from my Bachelor of Science with a double major the first in genetics and the second in immunology and virology. More on this later.
So what will my job be? Well the role was explained to me as being mybudget but for people on a disability payment. So I will be working with disabled people to get their finances in order.
I acknowledge I got this job on my own merit. However I literally couldnt have got the job on my own. My friend Cryo whom I have known for 16 years referred me to this job as the company werent advertising externally.
What else? Well I am glad I did work for the dole as tedious as it was getting there. Not only was I surprised that I quite enjoyed doing warehouse work I enjoyed the physicality of the role. Plus working hard got me a fantastic reference from my supervisor. Meanwhile the others were b*tching, moaning and loafing but not taking it seriously or treating it as a stepping stone... Even the ones that WANT a job.
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@moffittjc (121540)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Apr 23
Congratulations on finding a job!!!!! I’m excited for this next chapter of your life. Can’t wait to hear more about it when you get settled in to your new role.
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@moffittjc (121540)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Apr 23
@Fa_Maverick it must be a very exciting time for you. Congratulations on making it to graduation. You’ve accomplished so much!
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@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
18 Apr 23
Yay. Tomorrow I am headed out to get the paperwork pronted so I can sign it then scan it and send it back. I also got the tickets for my graduation.
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 23
And eventually you will be able to put to good use your education in a job more suitable..that is the ticket Fae. Sometimes it is not what you know, but who you know as well.
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@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
17 Apr 23
Oh yeah huge part is who you know. Think I may need to go and annoy my former lab demonstrators and professors... In a professional manner of course so I am on their mind when a job comes up.
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 23
@Fa_Maverick Yes keep making your presence known. Be top of their mind.
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@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
17 Apr 23
@QuantumJoy yes although the job I have now wont really line up with my field of choice but thats fine I can use it as a stepping stone.
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@GardenGerty (160611)
• United States
18 Apr 23
It is actually illegal here to require you to work without breaks. Jobs are out there and congrats on getting one.
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@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
18 Apr 23
Exactly! Not my fault they dont know Australia's policy on this which is something they should know when running a business here. Standing up for my workers rights doesnt make me inferior just cause they prefer to hire people who dont know about their rights. They didnt even say to circle claim tax free threshold when some of the people working there certainly werent making enough to be taxed!
Now Im gonna get 1700 a fortnight so ha.
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you! I hope you enjoy your work.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
17 Apr 23
@Fa_Maverick You're welcome. Yes, each job is a stepping stone to a better one on down the line.
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@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
17 Apr 23
Thankyou aha. I think I will and if I do absolutely hate it it's fine I can always use it as a leg up.
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