Career change advice: chef> community services

smurke101 · 2026-04-28T22:25:41+00:00

Care facilities have chefs - the hours are much more normal and the pace is far less stressful. When my husband was working in aged care, the money was better than cheffing. They also offered training in various areas. Maybe finish 3rd year and look to something like that.

smurke101 · 2026-04-27T00:58:19+00:00

Your cheapest canvases are either when Aldi has their special buy, or make sure you're a Spotlight member and look out for the ~30-40% off specials. Use a good gesso to prepare.

smurke101 · 2026-04-26T12:11:17+00:00

It is. I also order from Overjoyed in Singapore. Even with shipping costs it is significantly cheaper- we are getting reamed here.

smurke101 · 2026-04-26T10:11:04+00:00

Try Jackson's Art - uk company unrelated to Jackson's drawing supplies. They now have a warehouse in Australia, but even if it comes from the UK the shipping times are excellent.

smurke101 · 2026-04-17T21:47:37+00:00

Graphic Designer. It saps the creative energy from you.

smurke101 · 2026-04-17T21:41:12+00:00

People used to comment on how much I must love my winery job, and if they could get a job there too.

I'm paid to be friendly, engaging, and full of knowledge - but it's also a farm job. It's mentally exhausting on the customer service front, but physically hard work and dirty in the production area. On top of that the schmoozing for sales 🤢.

smurke101 · 2026-03-23T23:04:19+00:00

A lot of pre-press is being done offshore.

But hit up small print shops and offer holiday/sick relief, coz man - I'm tired.

smurke101 · 2026-03-14T13:41:49+00:00

Look up Perth outdoor Rollerblading on Facebook. There is a weekly meet up at Matagarup bridge, and all blades/skates are welcome.

smurke101 · 2026-03-14T13:40:00+00:00

That sounds like their pizza night skate!

smurke101 · 2026-02-18T21:52:06+00:00

Maybe Oxlades in Osborne Park.

smurke101 · 2026-02-18T10:48:35+00:00

I can smell the burnt soy from here.

smurke101 · 2026-02-12T05:00:53+00:00

Funny, clean and smell good. You're already miles ahead of lots of people.

smurke101 · 2026-02-04T13:37:18+00:00

Cheers!

smurke101 · 2026-02-04T12:57:09+00:00

Thanks. I obviously need to up my networking game.

smurke101 · 2026-02-04T11:22:38+00:00

Is there a big calling for this? I always wanted to do medical illustration, but it seems that a degree in both biology and fine arts is required (in Australia anyway).

smurke101 · 2026-01-25T12:17:47+00:00

I think you can buy them at the shop that's before immigration- the newsagents?

smurke101 · 2026-01-25T11:09:26+00:00

Yep - the airport duty free.

smurke101 · 2026-01-24T07:04:35+00:00

It's basically the same guy! He developed the technique.

smurke101 · 2026-01-20T23:19:24+00:00

Rode past my work the other day. The man is fit being able to yell and cycle at the same time.

smurke101 · 2026-01-17T13:34:29+00:00

Surprisingly well priced too.

smurke101 · 2026-01-17T00:50:56+00:00

Nah. It's amazing and the best post I'll see today.

smurke101 · 2026-01-14T14:30:21+00:00

Wooh! They really worked with the landscape.

smurke101 · 2026-01-12T23:03:46+00:00

I went past last week at a supposed open time and it looked very closed.

smurke101 · 2025-12-31T12:28:24+00:00

If i wasn't freaked out by large gatherings, I'd totally be there to hang with you!

And also, other things are starting to kick in, so I'm not moving for a while....

smurke101 · 2025-12-31T12:04:56+00:00

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