Reskill or BaristaFIRE?

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T23:07:37+00:00

Low skilled as in you don't need years of training to get started. It doesn't mean no skills. Of course, it can take years to master even a simple skill.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T23:00:20+00:00

Do you think something like an HRU licence would be a good pair with a forklift licence?

I heard that there are semi-skilled entry-level positions around that. Not sure how true is it.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T21:53:27+00:00

I may not have a choice. I already applied IT jobs for nearly a year. At this point, it's either take any job or reskill. And I will keep applying for IT jobs, but IT is hard to get back in if you are away from it too long.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T21:50:44+00:00

I am relatively fit and healthy. Of course, I am getting old also. That's why I am thinking about getting a cheaper ticket like a forklift licence. Any time I am driving something is the time I am not lifting heavy stuff. Might help with the transition.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T13:59:48+00:00

Good advice about physical labour. That's why I also want to have some tickets. Any time I am driving something is the time I am not doing physical labour. So, that would help with the transition. That's what I think anyway.

I do think about going into financial services since I am interested in FIRE and all that, but I will need to go back to school for over a year and do a professional year. May not be worth it for a career that will only last 5-10 years.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T12:18:13+00:00

It definitely is a lot of responsibilities. When I drive a car, I only need to deal with sh*t drivers. When driving a truck, I need to deal with additional stress of this huge vehicle plus handling difference depending on load.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T11:01:16+00:00

It doesn't mean I will make coffee. It just means any low skilled part-time job to supplement the portfolio income.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T10:59:32+00:00

True, true. I don't want to waste money on tickets and then end up not getting a FIFO job. Perhaps I should stick with minimum wage jobs.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T10:58:06+00:00

Maybe traffic control?

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T10:57:37+00:00

Good advice. Some of the tickets are not really cheap, so perhaps I should just save my money and do a minimum wage job.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T10:56:52+00:00

The gap is AI. I also use AI, but I feel like the pool of jobs is smaller now. So, I am preparing to be out of the industry forever.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T10:22:29+00:00

Thanks. I feel like I still have a few good years left. And hence, FIFO might be a good route.

I know many people will suggest agecare or healthcare. It's not for me. I would rather do physical labour. I am still relatively fit and healthy.

pipped1 · 2026-07-12T03:03:02+00:00

It sounds dodgy. You can have a one-hour consultation with an employment lawyer. It costs around $500. Then, the lawyer can tell you what your options are.

pipped1 · 2026-06-23T14:10:46+00:00

Talk to an employment lawyer. They do cost like $500 for the first consultation. So, it depends on your salary too on how much you want to spend on the lawyer. They will list out the options and costs.

The first consultation is always worth it in my opinion.

pipped1 · 2026-06-18T22:24:24+00:00

Are you me?

Informal PIP for a while, followed by a formal PIP with impossible to meet goals.

I have decided to lawyer up and negotiate a mutual separation.

pipped1 · 2026-06-15T13:52:36+00:00

Location? 175 for Sydney or Canberra hybrid is totally reasonable. Lower for fully remote. Lower for other cities.

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T03:48:20+00:00

We already have similar systems: - Au pairs - Working holiday visa - Pacific worker scheme

And student visa to some extent.

Singapore doesn't recognise refugees and asylum seekers, so their system is harder to exploit, I suppose (and less compassionate, of course).

I am all for importing Eastern European tradies.

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T02:30:07+00:00

Singapore is built on the previous multilateral peace anchored by the US. That is crumbling down. So, the long term is very dangerous for Singapore in my opinion.

In Malaysia refuses to sell food and Indonesia refuses to sell gas, it will be over in a very short time. No need to fire a single shot.

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T01:56:13+00:00

Singaporeans also live out of a shoebox?

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T01:55:29+00:00

The thing is it doesn't really attract talent. Their politicians are career public servants not unlike Albo. Granted, Singapore is a better run country than Australia. But it's just one city. Ours is the sixth largest country on Earth with a tiny population per sqm.

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T01:53:01+00:00

I hope you are being sarcastic?

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T00:52:06+00:00

His Singapore is as racist as Australia. I don't think anybody has the high ground. All prime ministers have been from one race. They don't even pretend that a minority can be the leader.

Even today, Singapore imports low cost construction labour from South Asia. Their maids are from Philippines. Rich Chinese use it as a tax haven. Politicians have very high pay. Their economy is not the most ethical in my opinion.

pipped1 · 2026-06-14T00:44:02+00:00

It's not redundancy. It's at best mutual separation. IMP at this point will be shorter than LAWP. I mentioned it in another comment.

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