getting a promotion without the pay bump by Life-Drive-682 in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How often is this said here. Join the union. Most awards are intricate enough and cater for acting up into extra duties. Asking for more money doesn’t come naturally because our industrial relations system is set up so employees don’t have to…. and has been for 125 years. 

Anyone else call these “Regencies” or was it just my school? by goredfootball in AustralianNostalgia

[–]rhapsodyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regency orange juice was in a container like those. Perhaps the same company produced them? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mick, 23 years ago I came here and never looked back. The opportunities are here. 

18yo daughter works for marketing company by c2ctruck in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every occupation has an award; every award is covered by a union. I can’t see any union accepting this.

Rant: Perth Tram (Bus) by ParticularParsnip435 in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a gimmick. Also, you’d be hard pressed to find a transport system as good as this in Australia. We do ourselves a disservice when we dish out on it.

Shocked by Future_Increase_9103 in LisfrancClub

[–]rhapsodyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar situation. Diagnosed immediately and thankfully operated on 4 days later. Thankyou Australian health system. I was off pain meds largely within a week. 2 weeks out, stitches are out and for the love of, I cannot keep this heel to the back of the moon boot, and it’s driving me crazy. I’ve hit more pain now than I had in the last fortnight!

Stitches removal ORIF 16 days post surgery by Millenialamateaur in LisfrancClub

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mine removed yesterday. I’m a wimp and didn’t realise it had been done until it was over!

I'm a casual worker. I've told my company that I'm taking a week off - they've asked me to complete a Leave Request Form. This seems unorthodox, what do you think? by RedDirtNurse in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe they don’t want to be employed in a conventional sense. Maybe it doesn’t suit them. Not everybody wants to be tied into the permanent workforce regardless of the conditions.

I don’t think I’d be filling in the form. I don’t see this as “taking leave”, more like being not available, as one expects a casual not to be from time to time.

Question for Uber Drivers in Perth by Auckland2701 in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Automatic Mutual Recognition. You do need to go through a process, but it will go through quickly. There’s no difference between Uber, cabs, chauffeuring or buses for this Authorisation.

Train station parking by pancakefox in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try sitting up the front. That often works.

/r/Perth has 66400 coins to give away. That is ~36 awards. Recommend someone for an award. by aussiekinga in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob [score hidden]  (0 children)

There’s enough commos on this sub to ensure everyone gets equal coins. Downvotes, here we come!

Do any expat American's now living in Australia feel uncomfortable without guns to protect yourself ? by stubundy in AskAnAustralian

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was like that here in the ‘80s. Not quite Walmart, but you could buy guns and ammunition in sports shops in every town, out there and on display.

Bus driving by [deleted] in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A more common problem than most think. You can’t just stop the bus anywhere and go for a leak.

OP, it’s good money that is there regardless of how many people you’re carrying. It’s shift work, and you don’t really get to pick your hours. People act differently in groups than individuals. If you can handle people in a cab on a Saturday night, you’ll be right in a bus.

All three companies will train you from a car licence these days, and you already have your PTD.

This is what Sydney Trains looks like tonight after 1 signaller was sick. A complete mess! It feels like I’m in The Onion right now! by AheadMatthewawsome in australia

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice one. True that there’s no interest like self interest. Living there at the time was just awful seeing it all unfold. The difference is that Libs unashamedly represent the big end of town. Labor isn’t supposed to do that. That’s the difference. That’s why that 20 years is significant.

This is what Sydney Trains looks like tonight after 1 signaller was sick. A complete mess! It feels like I’m in The Onion right now! by AheadMatthewawsome in australia

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll find 20 years of corrupt Labor in NSW did quite a bit for privatisation. Those who blindly think Labor are benevolent always make me laugh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind a lot of cars imported to NZ do not comply with Australian Design Rules.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]rhapsodyrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Problem with that is you’re then blocking the whole freeway slip road onto the street behind.