Australia day & bottle shops

Duffman · 25-01-2005, 01:14 PM

Does anyone know if the bottle shops will be open Australia day?

I can't imaging the pain if they arn't, im thinking of stocking up today but don't think they will last in the fridge overnight ;)

neb · 25-01-2005, 01:20 PM

haha i would stock up today just in case.. i'm not sure. just buy enough booze that would usually last you a month... that should be enough to last for these 2 days

Duffman · 25-01-2005, 01:25 PM

Better to be safe then sober. Its my duty as an Australian to drink on Australia day so time to go stock up.

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

Better to be safe then sober. Its my duty as an Australian to drink on Australia day so time to go stock up.

LOL nice quote :P
I have to work 9-5, i took it for the extra cash (pffft $12.55 an hour), i think im going to be doing nothing but refilling gas bottles.

big_pete · 25-01-2005, 01:30 PM

sounds like a plan!!

DivHunter · 25-01-2005, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

LOL nice quote :P
I have to work 9-5, i took it for the extra cash (pffft $12.55 an hour), i think im going to be doing nothing but refilling gas bottles.

It's a public holiday shouldn't you be getting like double time and a half?

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairmont99

It's a public holiday shouldn't you be getting like double time and a half?

I dont think that exists anymore :s im on a flat rate for weekdays ($9.55) and flate rate for weekend and public holidays ($12.74) and what im on is pretty good compared to some of the people my age i speak to :o
Personally i think its ****ing slave labour, but i need money somehow. Not that i do to much work when the boss isn't there anyway, jsut get done what needs to be done, anything else is done because of the boredom

b2tf · 25-01-2005, 01:44 PM

i think he means an extra $12.55 on top of what he usually gets per hour.

Its crap, im on about $14 and thats only because of the hours i work (late at night).

EDIT: Ok, he doesnt mean that lol.

We still get penalty rates @ Coles?

4.9 EF Futura · 25-01-2005, 02:02 PM

Depends if you're under an award or AWA/individual/collective agreement.... award you can almost guarantee penalty rates.. AWA/other - depends on the agreement.

lv619 · 25-01-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

Does anyone know if the bottle shops will be open Australia day?

I can't imaging the pain if they arn't, im thinking of stocking up today but don't think they will last in the fridge overnight ;)

why wouldnt they be? most bottle shops are open year round... even christmas day. :baby bott

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

i think he means an extra $12.55 on top of what he usually gets per hour.

No, i mean i am on $12.55 an hour, and thats it!

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Duffman · 25-01-2005, 03:51 PM

I just went down there they said they will be open!!!! the only days they said they where not open is christmas and i think easter day.

So I decided to control myself and ill go buy it tomorrow.

Who else is having a christmas drinking party?

Just think fordfan86 thats at least a 6pack an hour.

svo347 · 25-01-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

No, i mean i am on $12.55 an hour, and thats it!

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Mate Im sure you'd get more pushing trolleys at woollies & you get the scenery.
Rock into the mining game
$$$

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

Mate Im sure you'd get more pushing trolleys at woollies & you get the scenery.
Rock into the mining game
$$$

get a few nice babes coming into where i work, not to mention some of the cars i get to see and hear

6 pack? pfft... plenty of home brew here, 3 hours and i can get a decent 700ml bottle of something and some coke :P

svo347 · 25-01-2005, 04:09 PM

No offense to that post mate!!

trueblue · 25-01-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

No, i mean i am on $12.55 an hour, and thats it!

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what a ripp off... Time for a sicky id be thinking..

svo347 · 25-01-2005, 04:10 PM

Im pretty sure It'll be a stones night here (Green Ginger wine) Followed by us climbing on the roof to watch the fireworks!!

Kryton · 25-01-2005, 04:13 PM

$12.55 an hour is weak!! i wouldnt even work for that...yes im serious. i left school in year 10 and i still get $24.80 an hour PLUS penalties on that. if i worked wednesday id be getting $62 an hour.
oh i work in a factory with no particular skills either.
its time you QUIT!!!

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

No offense to that post mate!!

none taken lol

and i don't get sickies :( were all on casual.
im even more ****ed that i took this shift, i needed the money (2 weeks and i have like $10 spare after my fines and debts are paid)... i called this chic on sunday nite... she said she was working everday... after tlaking a bit longer she asked what about wednesday, she remember she had the day off (also a party that nite)... damnit im ****ing workind

: :togo:

Duffman · 25-01-2005, 06:59 PM

12.55 is better then going to uni. I get no pay then get charged hecs. You start to wonder if its worth it hopefully it will all pay of in the future *hopefully*.

Most people who are 18-20 who work full time at woolies get around $9 an hour or $380 a week after tax.

Kryton · 25-01-2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

Most people who are 18-20 who work full time at woolies get around $9 an hour or $380 a week after tax.

so why would you work there then?

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 07:10 PM

Right now least i get is $232 after tax, gotta save up some money for uni if i get into the course i want (2nd round offer, changed my course for lower TER) and also for the TAFE course im going to do... then theres bills, car etc etc

tbearz · 25-01-2005, 07:12 PM

cos there is a coles and woolies everywhere but u cant find a factory everywhere plus they are more accomodating to some ppl's schedules while factory is 8 hour shifts... on the other hand i could be completely wrong, so just smack me in the head and tell me so

Pursuit_chick · 25-01-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

Right now least i get is $232 after tax, gotta save up some money for uni if i get into the course i want (2nd round offer, changed my course for lower TER) and also for the TAFE course im going to do... then theres bills, car etc etc

$232? a week? causual/part-time?
i worked at lenards just recently before moving and i was working full-time and only got $278 (after tax) and im older then you. i wouldnt complain mate, you work in full air-conditioning and you said it yourself you bludge half the time, i know people who work their butts off out in the sun all day and get paid less, your only 18 and for casual/part-time thats alright for working at a servo. i know it might all seem like a rip-off cause trust me i got ripped off heaps but if you want the money i wouldnt complain

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pursuit_chick

$232? a week? causual/part-time?
i worked at lenards just recently before moving and i was working full-time and only got $278 (after tax) and im older then you. i wouldnt complain mate, you work in full air-conditioning and you said it yourself you bludge half the time, i know people who work their butts off out in the sun all day and get paid less, your only 18 and for casual/part-time thats alright for working at a servo. i know it might all seem like a rip-off cause trust me i got ripped off heaps but if you want the money i wouldnt complain

yeah $232 a week, 3 shifts, 7 hours and 2 x 8 hours... im not the guy who does the console work tho, i do all the shit jobs, like stack clean, help old ladies, hook trailers up etc etc... tho it aint so bad.. guess i better stop complaining :P

Pursuit_chick · 25-01-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

yeah $232 a week, 3 shifts, 7 hours and 2 x 8 hours... im not the guy who does the console work tho, i do all the shit jobs, like stack clean, help old ladies, hook trailers up etc etc... tho it aint so bad.. guess i better stop complaining :P

for three shifts that isnt so bad, i did 5 shifts/week, mon-fri 7am-3pm, i got ripped heaps and used to work my **** off, i know how you feel, its shitty money but hang in there it'll get better, and $232/week is better then nothing right :P

svo347 · 25-01-2005, 09:52 PM

And double thumbs up to ya mate for even having a job & trying to stay off the dole!!!

AdzT3-146 · 25-01-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan86

i called this chic on sunday nite... she said she was working everday... after tlaking a bit longer she asked what about wednesday, she remember she had the day off (also a party that nite)... damnit im ****ing workind

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I hear ya mate. i met this chic on NYE. i work 2 weeks she has 2 weeks off. i get 1 week off, she starts work.

champsky · 25-01-2005, 10:09 PM

hey daveway, what factory you working in bro lol

all factory jobs ive had ive ben paid about 13-14 an hour base rate :(

next job ill hopefully be getting pays about 25 but damn....30???? gimme gimme gimme

FordFan86 · 25-01-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pursuit_chick

for three shifts that isnt so bad, i did 5 shifts/week, mon-fri 7am-3pm, i got ripped heaps and used to work my **** off, i know how you feel, its shitty money but hang in there it'll get better, and $232/week is better then nothing right :P

Yeah true that ;) building up a smallish bank account, spend it on the car sometime (after i've paid fines off thanks to the car :P)

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Originally Posted by svo347

And double thumbs up to ya mate for even having a job & trying to stay off the dole!!!

i got this job start of yr 12... 1st job i've had really besides other smaller things... don't really want the dole, i sit at home enough and do nothing while im not working, cant imagine what i'd be like getting paid to do that, i still get youth allowance, that goes to my parents for board and things like that.

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Originally Posted by ef_classic

I hear ya mate. i met this chic on NYE. i work 2 weeks she has 2 weeks off. i get 1 week off, she starts work.

yeap, last time i saw this chic was NYE aswell lol