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From: Melbourne, Australia
I heard that one flight attendant has over 60 days in lieu too. That's $7800 worth! It's ironic that we are forced to take our whole annual leave entitlement every year so that we don't accumulate it, but DIL-s in excess of the annual leave entitlement are allowed.
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From: Sydney
EAAFA:
That's probably because Annual Leave is a legislated entitlement under Work Choices (or whatever that new legislation is).
M00ving On:
No idea re the DIL thing. I actually think that'd be total BS to be honest. How could someone possibly have 60 DILs without someone directing them to take it... Managment would surely be on his/her back in minutes!
What I'm still laughing about is that both EAAFA and MoovingOn think I work in Crewing... Why can't I just be good mates with someone who works there?
You flighties, I dunno - suspicious minds I tell ya, suspicious minds. And terrible whiners when it comes to accommodation! Anyone'd think that you physically forked out the dosh for the room yourselves!
A question though... if I do work in Crewing.... which Crewing Assistant am I
The prize for the correct guess? 60 DILS 
*ROFL* 
That's probably because Annual Leave is a legislated entitlement under Work Choices (or whatever that new legislation is).
M00ving On:
No idea re the DIL thing. I actually think that'd be total BS to be honest. How could someone possibly have 60 DILs without someone directing them to take it... Managment would surely be on his/her back in minutes!
What I'm still laughing about is that both EAAFA and MoovingOn think I work in Crewing... Why can't I just be good mates with someone who works there?
You flighties, I dunno - suspicious minds I tell ya, suspicious minds. And terrible whiners when it comes to accommodation! Anyone'd think that you physically forked out the dosh for the room yourselves!
A question though... if I do work in Crewing.... which Crewing Assistant am I
The prize for the correct guess? 60 DILS *ROFL*
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From: Melbourne, Australia
I think you might work in crewing because anyone who doesn't would have as much access to information. No one I know takes as much interest in the daily operations and issues of their mates' workplaces.
How can you be so certain of the motivation behind a person's complaints? If crew members do not complain to the company about accommodation, how do managers know whether their money is being spent well? I know that if I were in management I'd want to know whether a significant part of my budget was being spent effectively.
As for the 60 DIL-s, I heard it directly from the flight attendant in question. Ask your mate for confirmation.
How can you be so certain of the motivation behind a person's complaints? If crew members do not complain to the company about accommodation, how do managers know whether their money is being spent well? I know that if I were in management I'd want to know whether a significant part of my budget was being spent effectively.
As for the 60 DIL-s, I heard it directly from the flight attendant in question. Ask your mate for confirmation.
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From: Sydney Oz
crashaxe, I said that grrowler sounds as if he works in crewing. maybe you are both crashaxe and grrowler and have lost track.
"Managment would surely be on his/her back in minutes!" that's the whole point. some people get tea & bickies over that pettiest things while others do whatever they want!
"accommodation! Anyone'd think that you physically forked out the dosh for the room yourselves!"
i'm sure you would keep quiet if as part of your job you had to stay o/nite in a dump and then had to smile and be nice to pax when you haven't had any sleep. crashaxe, you have N F I ! you can't be in crewing coz no one there is so dumb
"Managment would surely be on his/her back in minutes!" that's the whole point. some people get tea & bickies over that pettiest things while others do whatever they want!
"accommodation! Anyone'd think that you physically forked out the dosh for the room yourselves!"
i'm sure you would keep quiet if as part of your job you had to stay o/nite in a dump and then had to smile and be nice to pax when you haven't had any sleep. crashaxe, you have N F I ! you can't be in crewing coz no one there is so dumb
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From: Australia
A quote from Crashaxe
"There's apparently a guy down in MEL who has complained about every NTL hotel where the crew stay just so that they'll try and move the crew.... "
I thought they want us to complain about hotels if they arn't good enough. Isn't that why there is a box to tick on the FA report form?
Better to have a reputation for complaining about hotels then to have a reputation for posting nude photos of yourself on the net like one guy in SYD
"There's apparently a guy down in MEL who has complained about every NTL hotel where the crew stay just so that they'll try and move the crew.... "
I thought they want us to complain about hotels if they arn't good enough. Isn't that why there is a box to tick on the FA report form?
Better to have a reputation for complaining about hotels then to have a reputation for posting nude photos of yourself on the net like one guy in SYD
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From: Australia
Can anyone elaborate on the problem solving test for how one would go working on their own? I assume it would be common sense answers? Are there any one on one interviewing on the 1st of QantasLink interviews or can anyone shed some light further on the first day? My interview is next Tues in Melbourne - anyone here going??
Cheers, Nanock.xo
PS. Best of Luck to anyone waiting for an answer or going to an interview.
Cheers, Nanock.xo
PS. Best of Luck to anyone waiting for an answer or going to an interview.
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From: SYD
^^I don't know what that test is?
I went for a QF link interview a few months ago and don't remember such a test.
Also I can't believe that candidates are still waiting?
Oh well..Good luck to those who applied..
I went for a QF link interview a few months ago and don't remember such a test.
Also I can't believe that candidates are still waiting?
Oh well..Good luck to those who applied..
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From: SYD
I had to withdraw from QFL because I got a position with another airline and started last week.
The first interview you have two group activities. Then you have a few personality tests that last about 1.5hours. The whole process takes around four hours.
Then at the second interview you are asked about customer service type questions. Look up behavioral questions on the internet to practice...They will ask for examples and seemed to focus on negative instances. I found this a little problematic and my examples weren't very meaningful...
If you research behavioral interview techniques and questions you will be fine...They basically suggest that you prepare your own examples to use in the interviews.
QFL was very professional and there were a lot of interview candiates.
Good luck and let us know how you get on ok!
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From: Australia
[quote=pinklemonae;2921850]Hi there
Can I do anything to prepare for the first interview? I guess not, right? Can you elaborate on the group activites and personality tests?
Thanks so much for your quick response and tips Pinklemonae...
and congratulations with your new position
Good luck with the training.
Nanock. xo
Can I do anything to prepare for the first interview? I guess not, right? Can you elaborate on the group activites and personality tests?
Thanks so much for your quick response and tips Pinklemonae...
and congratulations with your new position
Good luck with the training.Nanock.
xo
Nanock
