What do you do for a living - 2016
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2016-03-22 09:13
I'm sure there was another of these back in 14/15 but can't seem to find it. Time for an update. So what do you do for a living in 2016? Me, I'm holding in there with Health and Safety at the moment and run the Site on the side, always busy and not enough time for fishing lately, but really need to start changing the work life balance again as the scales are getting tipped in the wrong direction lately.
(2013)
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/what-do-you-do-living-2013?page=1
(2010)
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/what-do-you-lot-do-earn-crust-2010
(2009)
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/what-do-you-lot-do-earn-crust
(2007)
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/whats-your-trade
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shorething
Posts: 244
Date Joined: 05/10/11
2 very different but great
2 very different but great jobs that allow for some decent fishing time!
- making sports YouTube vids with How Ridiculous
- Youth pastor at Lifestreams Church in South Perth
crano
Posts: 702
Date Joined: 04/11/09
Sparkie
In business with two other fisherman for 22 years in Bunbury. Do industrial stuff a lot of which is in the timber industry
Gray
Posts: 140
Date Joined: 10/02/11
Ceiling
Ceiling fixer
Residential/commercial.
Always seems to be enough work to fund my fishing addiction, only problem is it sucks up all my time
Mitch88
Posts: 181
Date Joined: 23/09/14
Non destructive testing
Non destructive testing technican aka NDT Tech.
Currently offshore for the past year on the Wheatstone oil and gas platform.
Job for life as construction drops maintenance picks up
Bryce Day
Posts: 812
Date Joined: 01/06/15
I'm on Wheatstone as well
I'm on Wheatstone as well where are ya I'll say hi!
t bone
Posts: 351
Date Joined: 20/04/14
Another offshore lad..
Based all around the south china sea for the last few years, im back into one of our office's in Singapore doing the elctrical commissioning of a new harsh environment jackup designed for the north sea (that we just copped a 19 month delivery delay on) Hopefully that will see me thru the worst part of this downturn...
If not, might have to build a new boat to spec and run fishing trips outta Gero :)
Swompa
Posts: 3871
Date Joined: 14/10/12
Extremely convenient delay!
Extremely convenient delay!
t bone
Posts: 351
Date Joined: 20/04/14
Very true
Thats for sure mate. Its a worry thou. Im seeing more and more rigs coming in to be parked up every day here.
I just keep telling myself that when it does pick back up, its going to be crazy busy and it will all be worth it.
sphere
Posts: 101
Date Joined: 07/01/15
Did a delivery of tug to
Did a delivery of tug to Singas and barge to Batam last year. Many a boat not working.
Have been chatting with mates about some of the other ports like Benoa to heard the amount of cold stacked vessels and drill rigs.
Lots of people stressing but also speculating.
crasny1
Posts: 7002
Date Joined: 16/10/08
Still the same
But now not in Karratha but Mandurah. Some know what I do but try and fix peoples problems.
"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact!!" _ Elon Musk
Didley
Posts: 58
Date Joined: 09/02/12
Hydraulic Sales Rep
Still the same as last year, and loving it
Goin_Fushin.
Posts: 88
Date Joined: 07/12/13
Firefighter
Recently promoted to Station Officer covering vacant positions mainly south of the river.
mallesh
Posts: 254
Date Joined: 18/11/10
Sales & Service Manager
Working for an American Gearbox manufacturer (Mining & Metals)
Mechanical Engineer by Qualification.
Keep Fishing. Stay Relaxed.
carnarvonite
Posts: 8665
Date Joined: 24/07/07
Retired
Officially retired but keep busy with some bus, tow truck work and sea rescue here in Carnarvon
Sean66
Posts: 149
Date Joined: 18/09/11
Was a school teacher for 12
Was a school teacher for 12 years and now im the groundsman/IT person at the same school. Also do casual security work and FOH at Crown.
I'm here for a good time, not a long time. Lets go fishing!
cutter
Posts: 150
Date Joined: 30/12/10
Train Driver
Train driver for iron ore mob in the Pilbara 4 days on 4 days ahhhhh
Bbrrrrrrr
axey45
Posts: 1758
Date Joined: 26/11/13
Milne agrigroup packer meat
Milne agrigroup packer meat processor
joel231
Posts: 107
Date Joined: 18/09/12
IM a Remotes Auto
IM a Remotes Auto electrician, basically look after maintenance and repair and install of remote control gear for remote bogging of ore from stopes in underground mines in the pilbara. Currently working an 8 days on 6 days off roster. love the job, get to operate the bogger remotely when testing which is pretty cool and love remote control stuff so its a win win situation.
Video here if anyone is interested - www.youtube.com/watch
Cheers Joel
meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
Hey, theres no bloody driver in the front end loader.
I think it's nothing short of amazing what can be done remotely now. Some time back when I did a trip to Hedland they had a bloke in a tower controlling reclaimers (I think that is what they are called) which where operating about 1-1 1/2 Ks away.
Me, did my time for the grey funnel line, now retired thank you very much.
dodgy
Posts: 4576
Date Joined: 01/02/10
Its all cameras, radar and
Its all cameras, radar and operated from control room in Perth these days.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Lastchance
Posts: 1273
Date Joined: 02/02/09
Sparky by trade but moved
Sparky by trade but moved across to Ops with Woodside 10 years ago. Just left Karratha after 28 years and moved to Darwin, working for Inpex onshore on a 2/3 week roster.
Luke
Posts: 167
Date Joined: 02/11/09
Can't beleive that roster
Can't beleive that roster exists! do you have to work 3 weeks to get 2 weeks off or is it the other way around?
Lastchance
Posts: 1273
Date Joined: 02/02/09
Nah mate, 2 on 3 off, it's
Nah mate, 2 on 3 off, it's both performance and intellect based. I assume you work a 52 and 0?
Torbs75
Posts: 47
Date Joined: 20/11/15
Process group leader /
Process group leader / control room operator at large chemical plant. Nice sportsmans roster except for this weekend as I'm working, least the weather is crap.
Troyboy
Posts: 84
Date Joined: 23/01/15
Working away, 2/1 Irion ore,
Working away, 2/1 Irion ore, a little bit of operating/maintain plant/supervise. Some people call us boneheads but hey it pays the bills and I enjoy it sometimes so it's not all bad! just working on the Family, fishing, work balance...
Dale
Posts: 7930
Date Joined: 13/09/05
Rio or BHP?
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
Flying Fish
Posts: 10
Date Joined: 08/05/13
Used to be a canine
Used to be a canine handler,in the government sector but decided to retire early and now do private security contracts,and fish whenever I want
Andre
Shut up,sit down and keep on fishing
Luke
Posts: 167
Date Joined: 02/11/09
I tie bait jigs for a well
I tie bait jigs for a well known tackle company for half a year and the rest of the time apply stickers to oranges and apples for retail sale at your supermarkets.
Lastchance
Posts: 1273
Date Joined: 02/02/09
Doesn't the tackle company
Why do you have to tie them, doesn't the tackle company owner have 2 hands?
Luke
Posts: 167
Date Joined: 02/11/09
The company owner isnt that
The company owner isnt that stupid...
pale ale
Posts: 1755
Date Joined: 02/01/10
Property investor is where I
Property investor is where I want to concentrate my efforts, but am a laboratory technician in the Pilbara to fund my investments. Also have a side business doing yard maintenance, mowing lawns in Karratha if it is too windy to go fishing on my 4 days off.
Ashram
Posts: 134
Date Joined: 23/10/09
Taylor Marine
Been with Taylor Marine for 11 years, Electronic Sales Manager WA/SA & NT. Bloody love my job. Its a passion, boating/fishing and marine electronics.
Cheers Rhyss
sea-kem
Posts: 14960
Date Joined: 30/11/09
Best job on here by a mile
Best job on here by a mile
Love the West!
Drillzy87
Posts: 55
Date Joined: 16/10/12
Plastic fabrictaor
9 years as a plastic fabricator now do a fair bit in the shed from home as well as a refinery operator at Worsley alumina
AMH Plastic Fabrication And Repairs- For all Fabrication big and small
Justin M
Posts: 1207
Date Joined: 14/01/13
I work in the CB, not behind
I work in the CBD, not behind a desk but behind a lawnmower maintaining open spaces for TDL as a horticulturalist. Can't complain really, plenty of places to cater for my caffiene addiction and also good for sight seeing as well
Stu Gaff
Posts: 5
Date Joined: 06/09/15
Owner/ Self Employed
Owner operator of Sail City South.
Designing and installing shade sails, giant umbrellas , privacy screens, retractable insect screens etc. and we cover all areas of Perth so on the road a lot and every job is different and has its own challenges. Good industry to be in, in a city with 300 of 365 days of sunshine.
wookstar
Posts: 71
Date Joined: 18/04/14
Pit supervisor for an iron
Pit supervisor for an iron ore producer - been mining 12 years now still enjoy it bar the 2n1 pays for the toys!!
Redfinman
Posts: 80
Date Joined: 18/10/09
Lecturer at TAFE
Lecturing in Fitting and Machining working between 2 TAFE facilities. Enjoy passing on my skills and knowledge to the young generation but not sure how the "restructuring" process will affect where I work. Been in the position 4 years and a great way to head into retirement.
Fozz
Posts: 224
Date Joined: 01/08/08
Supply Chain Scheduler at Rio
Work at the OC in Perth for Rio Tinto, 3 years & 5 years in Dampier/Cape Lambert. 12mths with Woodside amongst that. But a great roster for living in the city.
Fozz
Jackfrost80
Posts: 8140
Date Joined: 07/05/12
Head up the road safety
Head up the road safety program at a local government focusing issue of speeding but run initiatives, workshops etc around child restraints, motorcycle safety, youth road safety issues, vehicle safety etc. Been there for 8 years now and the job is what I make of it which usually results in me trying to do too much.
Not on the big bucks but have a vehicle provided and access to overtime so still pulling in enough to lead the boating lifestyle and I know I'll have a job as long as I want it.
Officially off the Pies bandwagon