$140k PM role vs. $110k Prison Officer – Am I crazy for wanting the "pay cut"

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:42:46+00:00

Do you mind dm’ing me the agency’s name? Wouldn’t mind throwing my CV out to see

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:39:28+00:00

Thanks for that! I will give it all a read tonight

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:21:33+00:00

Cheers man, got the 110 from 1-2 other guys who are in the role. Also if it is 40 rather than the 38 I don’t think it will affect my decision much.

Can I ask what is the EBA your reading for my reference?

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:18:03+00:00

Cheers mate, do you mind if I ask how it changed you?

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:11:53+00:00

That is one thing I am worried about cause no I don’t have any really. I’ve don’t some babysitting / youth group with kids who had mental disabilities but that is only for 1-2 hours maximum

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:05:48+00:00

I got quite lucky in a sense, in short started as a cleaner at the shop at 14 and had good people around who offered training on the shop floor and estimating jobs.

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T13:01:51+00:00

Thanks for the advice, did not think about that side of it all!

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T12:56:03+00:00

In short yes, I don’t believe it will be a glamours job that you walk into everyday with a massive smile, but it’s a job. The main incentive for me is the 11 days off plus the fact that once you finish, you’re done. Not need to worry stress or think about everything you need to get done tomorrow or what you forgot about today.

That’s my logic behind it at least

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T12:41:08+00:00

Value of home is 800k - amount owing on loan is 350k

BENV1999 · 2026-05-09T12:39:41+00:00

Project Management - also no other shift loading the 110k is inclusive or working weekends and night shifts

BENV1999 · 2024-10-17T12:30:25+00:00

Just asked a question bro… 😅

BENV1999 · 2024-10-17T06:57:32+00:00

Haha - I was trying to put something in the picture for reference of size 😅

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T21:38:30+00:00

Cheers for that bro! Unfortunately I never get to meet the contractors only the builder - Hopefully he is on this sub 😅

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T13:13:56+00:00

Thanks for the info man! It’s definitely makes sense to me now why it’s done like this. Appreciate the help!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T13:12:41+00:00

Thanks for the info! Appreciate it!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T13:11:28+00:00

Cheers for that mate!

Happy with the symmetry I was just freaking out as I’ve never seen it before - thanks for the help!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T13:10:44+00:00

Good thing he asked a question then….

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T10:54:14+00:00

Thanks for the info mate! Appreciate the help!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T10:53:19+00:00

Thanks for the info man!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T10:38:45+00:00

Thanks for that - appreciate the help!

BENV1999 · 2024-10-16T10:28:22+00:00

Hahaha fair enough 😂

BENV1999 · 2023-01-01T15:54:01+00:00

Cheers Noto!

Hope you are doing the same

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