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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd Oct 2022, 05:07

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I mean seriously, just go out and get an...

I mean seriously, just go out and get an engineering degree and become a building manager, $200k+ a year depending on what you are looking after, bugger all work, most can be done from home now, task...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd Oct 2022, 04:49

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

Like most of those meat in the sandwich...

Like most of those meat in the sandwich management jobs it either needs some form of formal qualifications, management experience or time in trade or some mix of all. Depends on the contract and...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd Oct 2022, 02:10

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I'll add being a site supervisor on a large...

I'll add being a site supervisor on a large construction build is only for certain personalities. You are the angry meat between the real management and the coal face, taking responsibility for who...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd Oct 2022, 01:45

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

Actually read the job description and conditions...

Actually read the job description and conditions and whos paying $120k as you said, so you are either making stuff up or just haven't read the job advertisements or both. Don't have to have done a...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

2nd Oct 2022, 00:29

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

Junior site supervisors are entry level...

Junior site supervisors are entry level management positions. Comparing Apples and Dugongs. Seriously it does get hilarious the comparisons here. You'd have to been in the trade for a few years...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

27th Sep 2022, 06:24

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I was a problem child and attended 2 different...

I was a problem child and attended 2 different well know private schools and a few public schools. The only difference I found between them other than cost and uniforms was the illegal stuff that...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

26th Sep 2022, 23:24

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

Folks set up an interest baring account for me,...

Folks set up an interest baring account for me, basically doubled my money every few years, also they bought property at 50% of the build costs in the early 90s. I was well and truely aware of where...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

25th Sep 2022, 05:55

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

My kids have only just recently finished school....

My kids have only just recently finished school. They mostly went through the public school system. A few forays into some more expensive private schools, but they didn't seem to offer anything...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

25th Sep 2022, 05:49

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I was paying off a half million mortgage with a...

I was paying off a half million mortgage with a wife not working and 2 kids at school on $100k. Still had holidays and enough to pay back almost double the repayments, which is why that mortgage is...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

25th Sep 2022, 05:27

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

A lifer FO at VA or QF is still on a huge income....

A lifer FO at VA or QF is still on a huge income. Captains salaries open up a few more doors for lifestyle, but seriously on $100k+ a year is not struggling in any terms. Might not be able to afford...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

25th Sep 2022, 05:13

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

My first airline choice was Ansett in the late...

My first airline choice was Ansett in the late 90s, guess how that turned out when a major actually goes broke right when you are trying to get out of GA. Lived through the 80s interest rates and 90s...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

25th Sep 2022, 03:37

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I'll have enough assets/cash to comfortably...

I'll have enough assets/cash to comfortably retire before 50, all paid for by aviation. Be smart and almost any job will pay the bills. Don't waste time doing something you don't like, then it really...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

24th Sep 2022, 02:28

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

You have to be on a Heavy (HR) or Medium (MR)...

You have to be on a Heavy (HR) or Medium (MR) licence for at least 1 years before you can get an articulated licence HC or MC, so no, you can't decide tomorrow you want to drive road trains. You have...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

24th Sep 2022, 01:02

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

GA is a good example where supply and demand just...

GA is a good example where supply and demand just leads to business closures, not higher salaries. Aviation is generally on tight budgets, it gets too much the company just shuts its doors rather...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Sep 2022, 01:55

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I get the point that you are highlighting that...

I get the point that you are highlighting that they are short of experienced drivers, and have to pay more, just like aviation. But this is the same all across the board, especially with trades and...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Sep 2022, 01:40

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

Medical requirements are dependent on the...

Medical requirements are dependent on the company, more than by law. By law you only need medical proof if you cross a threshold, then yes regular medicals may be required. Certain companies also...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Sep 2022, 01:26

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

I've driven trucks and know the deal. Comparing...

I've driven trucks and know the deal. Comparing road train hauling with flying aircraft is just not comparable. That's why I added that a mine site job driving would be better for somebody wanting...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Sep 2022, 01:09

Replies: 105

Truck drivers earning $150 K - Good for them.

Views: 25,091

Posted By 43Inches

And if you've done this sort of work you would...

And if you've done this sort of work you would also say that $150k is not enough. Another example of pilots comparing their salaries to something they know little about. It's hard work and no family...

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