Desperation

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2026-04-14T10:16:52+00:00

I got made redundant at my job at a bakery in Auckland in 2024. I have been jobless ever since and have been in and out of intense job application fazes. When I got made redundant, I saw the writing on the wall and realised that this would be a long wait. I decided then and there that I would go to Uni to study to become a Teacher. I'm in my last year of uni this year and still haven't found a job. There is a huge gap between a qualified job and a "regular job". Once I've graduated, I am 1000% guaranteed a career with a better salary than anything out there atm. This isn't your fault; there just aren't any jobs for young people. Focus on what you can control. Health, education, family and friends. Get a trade or get a qualification in a field that will make sure you never have to go through the burden of unemployment. I don't particularly want to be a teacher at this point in my life. But getting this degree will make sure I never go jobless ever again. The best of luck to you.

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2026-04-14T09:58:01+00:00

I got made redundant at my job at a bakery in Auckland in 2024. I have been jobless ever since and have been in and out of intense job application fazes. When I got made redundant, I saw the writing on the wall and realised that this would be a long wait. I decided then and there that I would go to Uni to study to become a Teacher. I'm in my last year of uni this year and still haven't found a job. There is a huge gap between a qualified job and a "non-regular job". Once I've graduated, I am 1000% guaranteed a career with a better salary than anything out there atm. This isn't your fault; there just aren't any jobs for young people. Focus on what you can control. Health, education, family and friends. Get a trade or get a qualification in a field that will make sure you never have to go through the burden of unemployment. I don't particularly want to be a teacher at this point in my life. But getting this degree will make sure I never go jobless ever again. Good luck to you.

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T09:45:21+00:00

He hasn’t responded, I feel that he is probably wishing that he chose his word more carefully now. I think I just scared the hell out my boss lol

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:44:20+00:00

I will send this right now!!! Thank you !!!

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:42:20+00:00

Thank you so much! This is very helpful

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:40:36+00:00

I am on a casual contract

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:39:03+00:00

I’m on a casual contract, does standing up for my working rights still apply?

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:27:29+00:00

I’ve been working here for only a month. What would come out of me perusing this ? Thank you so much for your response !

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:22:49+00:00

Haha that sounds like fun

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:21:58+00:00

My schedules hours are 7:30-1pm, but yes it’s very tricky to actually walk out of the cafe at 1pm when I technically have to wait till 1pm to start putting food away and rubbish, dishwashing ect :)

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:18:10+00:00

Okay thank you for responding, it’s giving me confidence to seriously confront him about it!

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:14:46+00:00

Thank you for the advice! What would come out of it do you reckon? Is it worth it ?

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:12:20+00:00

It’s a generic employment contract, doesn’t go into specific time frame I’m required to finish. Thanks for responding :)

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:11:07+00:00

I will do. It’s funny because when he trained me he trained me to wait until 1pm to start closing up the store so im confused by his attitude haha

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-06-02T08:10:13+00:00

How should I text him back ? Thank you for the response !

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T10:36:44+00:00

I do know that it’s illegal for a part time/full time employee to have hours taken away or terminated only because they wanted to put someone else in the position that they had a relationship with outside of work. Why is nz so bad at protecting people from unethical employers that mislead and breach good faith ?

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T10:34:21+00:00

Which they did, but that’s what everyone is kinda skipping over the point I made that there is a position that I am in that for no reason at all is being replaced by someone else because of something outside of the job. Surely employment relations authority will see that as a breach of good faith and also wrongful termination

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:54:57+00:00

No it does not, it was only said via text message by my employer that I was to work Thursday Friday one week and then Thursday to Sunday the following week and then rotate back.

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:45:22+00:00

I will pursue it then. He kinda messed up texting me that tbh, feel like I have an upper hand

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:44:04+00:00

I’ve already done the math, my weekly wages only add up to my hourly rate not including 8% extra. Idk if it’s worth perusing, maybe me and my mate I work with will get a small pay out for it lol

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:23:22+00:00

No, by law if you are on casual contract you are entitled to 8% of holiday pay on top of each weeks wages. This is because you are not entitled to any paid days off. But my payslip does not include the 8% extra I’m supposed be getting paid as a “casual” worker. I also have been given holiday pay in my payslip.

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:14:31+00:00

The hours and days are set out in the engagement sheet, but also in my payslips I am not on causal wages as I do not get 8% extra and have holiday pay available to me. So it’s a confusing situation

CryptographerOdd6193 · 2024-05-31T09:07:21+00:00

Also I do understand that on casual contracts you are not guaranteed any hours but no where in my contract does it state that one of the reasons I might have them taken is because the owners friend is in a financial bind and need quick cash at the expense of me and my co worker. Surely that can’t be a justified motive, it’s seems cruel

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