About conditions
I've been reading this thread and the fear mongering regarding conditions with Jetstar. Yes I agree work conditions are absolutely important and should be protected if they are in danger. But if you want to know the meaning of hard work for no reward go and work hospitality in a resort town in Australia for 6 months. You'll be treated to...
Exorbitantly high rent
50-60hr weeks, every week without exception
Shifts that start as early as 3am and finish as late as 1am, averaging about 13hrs a day with one 30 min break
One day a week off if you are lucky
No life whatsoever because every spare minute you have you are sleeping
No benefits at all because you are casual (not even a meal on a long shift) and can easily be replaced by the next backpacker that walks in the door
A flat hourly rate of $15-20, giving you a princely income of less than $700 a week for your effort. That's the premium price for locals BTW...travellers get less
The inability to enjoy any of the pluses of the place you live in because you have to work to accomodate the tourists
Being on your feet every minute of your shift and taking your break next to the dumpster in an alleyway
Now please go back and read the Jetstar contract again, it's not as bad as you think.