yes flocker u are correct.. I have been a casual at Qantas now over 2 years and never has it been so quiet...its actually depressing . I dont have a second job and nor do i want to do anything else - its so ironic u finally find and get what u wanna do with ur career - but its not quite how u want it.. I love my JOB so much and its great however it does get to you when its like this...Its very disheartning when all u ant to do is work in the job u love with security and benefits and the abilty to get a home loan....like everybody else there.....THanks John Howard Love u like a coldsore......