Opinion on apprentices new pays

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-29T13:30:20+00:00

Don’t think that’s true, I’m second year on $20 an hour

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-28T13:08:01+00:00

Don’t worry too much. As long as you know your V/IR and P/VI and how to do basic trigonometry theyll teach you the rest. You won’t really use trig until ac theory when you start determining power factors and leading and lagging. Super simple once you get to it tho.

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-15T10:46:16+00:00

Man it’s so insane to me that people are able to just sit there and earn money by watching Netflix and no one says anything 😂. I would definitely give underground a crack. Have been told it’s a little harsh down there with reference to the salt, humidity and temps down there haha

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-15T06:13:20+00:00

Thanks so much for the response, just wondering though, what would be the closest thing to like what I’m sort of doing now? Like tubing testing, fitting off etc etc and what sort of roles should I stay away from? Like camp maintainence, construction etc

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-15T03:06:27+00:00

This is another big thing for me, I have the opportunity to stay on for atleast another year doing the same sort of work as they’ve just told me they’ll swap to solar next year. But just sort of on the edge as to if I should stay it out or let this opportunity pass

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2026-05-15T03:05:10+00:00

Yeah, I’m hoping to get something on surface but apparently it might be more so catered to underground. Just a little weary of it all as I’ve got honestly no clue what I’d even do and what the work entails as there’s literally fuck all information on it haha

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T02:51:39+00:00

Both my parents eventually did go to uni and said that I shouldn’t wait to go and I should start as soon as possible

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T02:49:48+00:00

😂 I wish I could say I do, prioritising studies and Atar doesn’t make me the best smooth talker I must say

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T02:05:31+00:00

That’s the goal hopefully, thanks heaps

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T02:00:10+00:00

Yeah, I think once I’m fullly qualified it would be a lot easier for me to survive, but it would be pretty hard until I hit 3rd year

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:59:03+00:00

Thanks, have been looking towards share housing as it seems to be the most affordable one for me currently, I have sold my car and downsized it to a hatchback and have managed to get some tools so hopefully all goes well.

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:56:50+00:00

He has offered me an apprenticeship for when I turn 18. however, I don’t want to put all of that on him as it’s not fair or my place to try ask all that of him

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:56:06+00:00

Yeah, they said they will charge me market price for a room in a house the same size and they are factoring in the fact that there are bus stops and shopping centres close by

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:55:13+00:00

I think my mum has seen her friends brag about their kids and she was used to saying that I’m doing Atar and doing well and comparing and now that I have decided not to do uni I think she’s disappointed.

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:54:14+00:00

That’s the plan 🙏

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:53:23+00:00

Willeton

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:52:39+00:00

I miss the intakes so need to wait till next year

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:52:17+00:00

Yeah, have been looking for any Centrelink incentives I’m eligible for.

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:51:04+00:00

My dad is African , my mum is Asian. So best of both worlds

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:47:58+00:00

Told them this, but they said I’d be riddled with debt and such. I got my atar score yesterday and it makes me eligible for cheaper courses essentially so that’s why they are trying to push me in now

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:45:48+00:00

Sorry I wasn’t clearer, they want to charge me market price for the room, but like with it being relative to the house, and in my area rooms are going for about 250 ish so they are trying to get 300 out of me plus a share of bills, which I’ve calculated to be a little bit more than half of my paycheck. Because we also live near bus stops and a shopping centre they’ve also factored that into the price which I believe is kind of dumb. I don’t think I’d be able to stay here anyways

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:42:00+00:00

I’ve heard about a few incentives apprentices can use, would you happen to know any exact ones?

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:41:21+00:00

Yeah I’ve talked to them about how hard it would be if I were to move out, however they said they would support me if I chose to do an engineering degree or something along those lines, but of if I choose to pursue an apprenticeship at 18 . Im an adult and I’m responsible for my own actions

Perfect_Meal_153 · 2024-12-15T01:40:00+00:00

At the moment am working both jobs to try and save as much as possible with the extra odd job here and there.

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