What do you lot do to earn a crust??? - 2010
Hi Crew,
Just saw the users post and the topic of what everyone does for a living came up and as noted, many of us have changed jobs and there are a heap of new members.
I'll start it off:
I used to work for DoF as a finfish researcher (spanglies, reds and spaniards), but now work at Marinefarms as an aquaculture technician growing barra and dolphinfish in Exmouth. Also studying OHS at tafe this semester to go with a management degree that I studied previously. Will hopefully be getting my coxwain's soon to go hunt coral trout for broodstock at work when our license goes through. :) I also have run/owned fishwrecked for the last 5 years, write for the reeltime mag and have the telstra payphone contract for town as well.
Cheers,
Adam
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sarcasm0
Posts: 1396
Date Joined: 25/06/09
Data Entry
Working for Iron Mountain Australia, Contracting to WA Police Force. Summarising Western Australias 30000 Standard Archive Carton backlog of paper crime files from regional and metro stations.
makai
Posts: 459
Date Joined: 28/10/08
My crust
I have done many varied things, including; managed a company manufacturing motorbikes in China; touring the world as part of the production team for the Crusty Demons shows; built decks and pergolas for a living; but my professional skills are in agriculture and environmental management. I am an agronomist by trade, and now am a full time consultant in the climate change risk assessment and agricultural management fields.
Colin Hay
Posts: 10407
Date Joined: 23/10/07
I am the managing editor for a Perth-based publishing company
We produce a large number of trade journals including "Oil & Gas Australia", "PNG Resources", "New Caledonia Industry and Resources Review", "Queensland Resources" "NT Resources" and "Asia Pacific Subsea World", to name a few.
Our sister company also stages exhibitions for a number of industries including mining, oil and gas, computing, travel - and hopefully sometime soon, Fishing.
I have also worked as a chef, as a boat lifter during the America's Cup in Freo and a singer and bass player for a range of bands.
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wazzbat
Posts: 977
Date Joined: 19/01/10
Wow. You must have some
Wow. You must have some really good share tips?
I fish for the future - Cause I can't bloody catch anything!
fisho-ron
Posts: 2539
Date Joined: 26/09/09
i am selfemployed owner
i am selfemployed owner driver and run a truck and hiab bussiness, i was also a vehicle body builder for 15years prior.
now i just wana go fishn!!!
carnarvonite
Posts: 8665
Date Joined: 24/07/07
Retired
My trade was a solo slaughterman but a crook back put and end to that many years back.From there to operator/ leadinghand /supervisor in the mineral sands industry ,took redundancy to go skipper shark fishing. Finally the back said "enough is enough,you fused some of me years back well now I'm going to fuse some myself",so now I'm retired and keep busy with Carnarvon sea rescue [pres] and one of the rescue boat skippers.
Bodie
Posts: 3758
Date Joined: 05/11/07
IT Manager of the Oceanic
IT Manager of the Oceanic region of a scaffolding and insulation company.
IT has been my preferred line of work over the past 8 years, previous to that isnt really worth mentioning.
Mitta79
Posts: 274
Date Joined: 16/12/06
Plant Production Manager
of 1 of the biggest Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) plants in Australasia. We supply most of the major builders here in WA and a growing amount of builders on the east coast.
Juneka
Posts: 222
Date Joined: 14/12/09
Office work sux
I've had plenty of variety in my work life. Was a deckie/cook on prawn trawlers in Gulf of Carpentaria about a hundred years ago. Spent a couple of years cruising SE Asia as crew on a cruising yacht. Worked in my spare time for Sorrento Quay Dive, back when Rick Hall owned the store, as either Divemaster or fishing charter deckie. Used to instruct scuba diving.
These days I'm Credit Supervisor for a mob in North Fremantle. Best office job I've ever had, and they will probably cart me out of here in a pine box.
Still, I'd rather be fishing... Roll on Saturday!
Save the Whales! May as well - they won't fit in my catch bag!!!
Matt T
Posts: 875
Date Joined: 19/11/07
Insurance Broker
I am an insurance broker focused on the transport industry and mainly owner drivers.
Wreckless
Posts: 92
Date Joined: 02/11/09
Drilling contractor
I own and run a drilling company here in Perth, we mostly contract to the mining industry.
Mick
Lamby
Posts: 3145
Date Joined: 04/08/09
Health Dept
Mental Health Sector. Good luck on the OHS Adam, started completing my grad dip at Curtin some time ago and just couldn't get past how effin boring it was.
PilbaraBrad
Posts: 3628
Date Joined: 16/05/07
production superintendent
production superintendent for Rio Tinto - Working at the Port Hedland salt operation - when i return to the Pilbara in a few weeks time that is. At the moment i am a holliday bum
jono.s
Posts: 440
Date Joined: 27/07/09
I am a 4 th year heavy duty
I am a 4 th year heavy duty plant mechanic apprentice.
Andy Mac
Posts: 4778
Date Joined: 03/02/06
Finance Broker - Crediflex
Home loans, car loans, boat loans, business loans, commercial and corporate finance.
I've been in the finance industry for over 28 years many at executive level in the commercial finance space. Started broking about 4 years ago. I find it gives me the opportunity to take a day off here and there and go fishing, which is far better than sitting in boardrooms all day every day.
Always happy to help out fishwrecked members for no charge.
FBL 3305
I also run the Fishwrecked Reeltime magazine on the side.
Cheers
Andy Mac (Fishwrecked Reeltime Editor & Forum Moderator)
Youngest member of the Fishwrecked Old Farts Club
mikw
Posts: 60
Date Joined: 01/02/09
Left School and worked on my
Left School and worked on my familys wheat/sheep farm.
Deckhand for a few months on a Hillarys based Charter company.
4 seasons deckhand on a crayboat fishing Cervantes, Mindarie.
6 years diving on pearl farms in Broome including 4 seasons drift diving collecting wild pearl shells.
Skippered and worked deck on several Kimberley charter boats, both day fishing from Broome and Extended stay boats in the Kimberley.
Worked in the Carribean on 'White Boats', charter boats for the rich and famous.
Now........ owner/ operator of a Broome and Port Bouvard Charter company, Absolute Ocean Charters.
NavyGirl
Posts: 28
Date Joined: 24/05/10
How'd you score the job in
How'd you score the job in the Carribean?
Colin Hay
Posts: 10407
Date Joined: 23/10/07
You must have some intetesting yarns to tell there mikw
Any names you can drop.
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
Posts: 16
Date Joined: 01/01/70
Owner;
Owner of Oceanside Tackle and Marine in O'Connor
Retailing Fishing Tackle & Marine products, Open 7 Days
wazzbat
Posts: 977
Date Joined: 19/01/10
Will be visiting shortly.
Will be visiting shortly. Maybe tomorrow? Need a new rod/reel combo for the boat!
I fish for the future - Cause I can't bloody catch anything!
Seaquest
Posts: 1131
Date Joined: 22/10/09
Carpenter in Perth for 15
Carpenter in Perth for 15 years and now a drafty based in Dunsborough. Mainly do steel detailing for houses in the north west. Have been self employed since the day I finished my carpentry apprenticeship. This has aloud me to fish pretty much whenever I like.
drex
Posts: 43
Date Joined: 11/01/10
Creative Director
For an Advertising Agency in Perth. Working closely with clients to build their brand, sell their stuff or use their service. Plus control the creative output within the agency. My role includes strategic development, creative concepts, writing, art direction etc on mediums such as TV, Radio, Press, Print, Online, Viral, Website.
Stuart Galgoen
Posts: 11
Date Joined: 16/01/10
Quantity surveyor in the
Quantity surveyor in the construction and mining sector - pays the bills
Stuart
scotto
Posts: 2470
Date Joined: 21/04/08
yep,
I am god, creator of this world, and many more like it.
did a small stint in universe building (the universe university), and biology to construct living organisms back about 49 zillion light years ago, and it basically just went from there.
actually, this planet and another one in a parallel universe (zygon 4), are actually just an experiment. you guys are lucky i gave you the "dominant specie" title for this world, because i gave the elephants on zygon 4 the "dominant specie" title, and they have nearly acheived travel at the speed of light. incredible!!
Lastchance
Posts: 1273
Date Joined: 02/02/09
I knew it!
Hey Scotto, my mates missus has to be from Zygon 4 - Shes the dominant species, and an Elephant!
damo6230
Posts: 2029
Date Joined: 07/06/08
Environmental Officer
Industry Regulation for the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Deal predominantly with administering the Environmental Protection Act so I am also an Inspector for enforcement and compliance.
Adam, I license aquaculture industries.....happy to come up an do an inspection
Spent many years in the Conservation Industry and many years travelling OS.
Cammos
Posts: 606
Date Joined: 30/06/09
Franchisor
Regional Franchisor for Jim's Cleaning in WA, meaning I sell people franchises and then help them build a business to be proud of.
Running my own show would have to be the best thing I have done after 12 years in a mix of electrical retails and call centre work.
Emric1
Posts: 48
Date Joined: 26/06/09
Builder - with Design
Builder - with Design Background.
Design & Construction of mainly residential and commercial projects.
cheers
Emric1
wopjrb
Posts: 1407
Date Joined: 05/03/09
furniture removalist
.
Goodz
Posts: 2332
Date Joined: 20/07/09
Colourbond Fencing Sub
Colourbond Fencing Sub contractor. Pays great and very flexible. Also helps that I live in the estate that I fence. 30 seconds to my furtherest job! Located SOR if anyone needs a fence!
max199
Posts: 812
Date Joined: 09/05/06
AH I found you!
Ben? By any chance??
quindieselbrad
Posts: 329
Date Joined: 01/09/10
unhappy customer? lol
unhappy customer? lol
Catchn dhuies off the smell of an oily rag :)
esrun59
Posts: 22
Date Joined: 08/11/09
After 26 years
in the Army and seeing majority of the country, and East Timor, at tax payers expence I am now trying to get my head around working for civilians. I am currently working for a Kiwi company by the name of Fonterra, otherwise known as Brownes, at Balcatta in a clerking position. Can't wait for the weekends to try and get out fishing, it sure beats working...............
Andy, the complete novice fisherman!!!
(The picture is of my Grandfather, a trawler fisherman in the UK. Pre, during and post WW2)
claire
Posts: 98
Date Joined: 11/09/09
Enviro
Have been in the mining industry as an Environmental Advisor for the past 6 1/2 years. Awesome job, get to do something different every day ranging from relocating snakes to water monitoring to writing approval documents to maintaining our ISO 14001 certification.
Better still, work an8-6 roster with my husband at the same site, so we get a week every fortnight back home where we can fish to our hearts content (and dont have to fight to launch/retrieve the boat on the weekends)!
wadetolley
Posts: 2258
Date Joined: 27/06/08
Did
Left school and got my Refrigeration aand Airconditioning Trade Certificate
Moved to Broome and picked watermelons for a while, while trying to find myself.
Worked on the prawn trawlers as an engineer, in the Gulf of Calp and Kimberleys
Process Tech on the mines now, hopefully moving to Groote soon for new job!
STEVE231
Posts: 1443
Date Joined: 05/01/10
Occupation
My partner and I own 2 Worldwide printing franchises, One in Subiaco and the other in Osborne Park, I know absolutely nothing about printing so I just keep laying bricks as a subi for Dale Alcock homes and fish when the wind and moon is good!!
zen
Posts: 102
Date Joined: 01/03/08
17 YEARS
as a printer for THE WEST AUSTRALIAN still enjoy it..
grayzeee
Posts: 2283
Date Joined: 09/07/09
cnc miller / metal
cnc miller / metal machinist
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
TonyT
Posts: 501
Date Joined: 09/07/10
any jobs at your place
any jobs at your place grayzee? im cnc turner/miller, my company just got sold off... so free to start a new job now.
cheers Tony
fishcrazy
Posts: 1235
Date Joined: 27/01/07
boilermaker/welding
workin kwinana strip at moment csbp ,doral maintanence and shutdowns
wopjrb
Posts: 1407
Date Joined: 05/03/09
how hard is it to get an apprenticeship mate
im gonna do the tafe preapprenticeship beforehand ....cheers from matt b
johnray
Posts: 100
Date Joined: 13/05/09
T/A First
Get in as a T/A first with one of the big contractors on the strip like Monos /United then with a preapp behind you they will know that your serious and that might increase your chances of getting a trade.Best of luck
slothwan
Posts: 145
Date Joined: 02/02/09
PM'd
PM'd
scottbec
Posts: 242
Date Joined: 18/01/07
Eeeee-HO
I'm an Environmental Health Officer - its actually got nothing to do with trees and is all about Public Health. We do all the stuff the Health Inspectors did and now with all these new laws coming in, about everything under the sun, we get to keep busy with lots more.... theres always something new popping up and you never know what you will be dealing with throughout the day.
Always thinking of a sea-change, jobs wise, but I am pretty happy with my current job. Lots of variety and the option for keeping inside when its raining or getting out when the sun is shining is always great.
I also have a brief background in Environmental Management so I do still care about the trees....
wayneleech
Posts: 362
Date Joined: 27/06/08
Was a web designer for 7
Was a web designer for 7 years, now I'm a Roof Plumber!:)
went for my coxswain though found out I was colourblind:( Would be awesome to get a job involving the ocean!
Wrassassin
Posts: 102
Date Joined: 01/03/09
Maintenance planner
Trade background in boilermaking for about ten years. Now employed by BHP in porthedland to do the maintenance planning for the locomotive overhaul shop.
Loving the new direction but missing the trade a little.
slothwan
Posts: 145
Date Joined: 02/02/09
Yeah I jumped off the tools
Yeah I jumped off the tools for a bit to do business improvement and lean manufacture processes. Personally, i had to get back on the tools. I'm still young enough, fit enough and stupid enough to be burning wire. touch wood.
But it was nice to go home clean every day, just missed the tools
Frank F
Posts: 481
Date Joined: 17/03/09
Concreter leading hand
Was a concreter leading hand until today. Made redundant as the boss is closing the business and retiring. Dam after 7 years now have to find a new job.
Goodz
Posts: 2332
Date Joined: 20/07/09
Bad luck mate, on the bright
Bad luck mate, on the bright side, you can get out fishing for as long as it takes you to find a new job :)
DhuieJ
Posts: 88
Date Joined: 20/05/09
Locksmith, been doing it
Locksmith, been doing it now for 16 years run my own business, handy trade to have never locked out!
Paul G
Posts: 5215
Date Joined: 12/12/07
Gyprock ceilings, office
Gyprock ceilings, office fitouts,stud walls,ornate cornice anything gyprock.big or small.
Active Gyp-Rok solutions ,Residential and commercial ceilings and walls
kane
Posts: 1752
Date Joined: 07/12/08
Paul does awesome work
Did my ceilings in a home extension im doing, they got it done FAST and i cant fault the workmanship, fantastic job, very thorough and professional!
Gooooone Fishin!
dumper
Posts: 1027
Date Joined: 03/04/08
same
same
profish540
Posts: 221
Date Joined: 28/03/09
Drill and Blast Supervisor
Drill and blast Supervisor for RIO in Tom Price pitty its not closser to the coast but just makes it that little bit more interesting going accross the access road...
Just1morecast
Posts: 917
Date Joined: 04/12/09
Just a stockpicker for
Just a stockpicker for Coles, moving to night shift (9pm-5.30am) 4days a week. Hopefully gives me some time to get out and fish in the week and on the weekends:)
Forever learning with fishing
kane
Posts: 1752
Date Joined: 07/12/08
Commercial Diver
Previously worked offshore on oil rigs as a chief mechanic - Ive got dual trades as a mechanical fitter / 1st class welder.
Also ex navy marine technician.
Gooooone Fishin!
kaney68
Posts: 401
Date Joined: 29/07/08
Photographer
Working for Getty Images and doing other freelance work.
Got to love having the prime viewing (working) spots at sporting events and concerts
Tony Halliday
Posts: 2500
Date Joined: 14/06/07
Chemical and Process
Chemical and Process Engineer,
Mostly consulting these days on contract mostly on Design, Construction and Commissioning new process plants,
Tony Halliday: ~Meals on Reels ~
It takes a strong fish to swim against the current. Even a dead one can float with it
"It is always in season for old men to learn." Aeschylus (525-456 BC)
"In a mad world only the mad are sane." Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998)
Dale
Posts: 7930
Date Joined: 13/09/05
A Process System Controller
A Process System Controller at Rio's Dampier Power Station. Brand new 8/6 & 7/7 roster. Totally magnificent. Views across to the Dampier Achipeligo from our crib room window, what more can a fisho bloke ask for.
Cheers
Dale
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
HuggyB
Posts: 2515
Date Joined: 03/08/08
Family business
we are involved in passive fire protection, acoustic/thermal insulation and waterproofing in commercial construction plus the oil + gas sector.
Previous to that I have been a slaughterman, processed animals for pet food, office cleaner, nightclub bar staff, nightclub security/doorman, a short stint as a crayfisherman and about 10 years as a metallurgist in various roles. I've probably missed something, but that'll do.
The Terrorist - coming to a fishing spot near you.........
Bodie
Posts: 3758
Date Joined: 05/11/07
oooh so your a competitor of
oooh so your a competitor of ours then :)
We also undertake Water proofing, fire protection and insulation.
Currently working on the Anzac class navy ships at henderson doing fire proofing, and insulation
HuggyB
Posts: 2515
Date Joined: 03/08/08
pffffft
no competition. You come to us for the quality work :)
You can keep the boats, I want nothing to do with them. Been there, done that, never again. LOL
The Terrorist - coming to a fishing spot near you.........
KEN_DOG
Posts: 80
Date Joined: 21/04/11
HA HA HA Dreamin.......
HA HA HA Dreamin.......
mightymouse
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 25/08/08
www.argylefurniture.com.au
Onwer of Argyle Furniture We specialise in Antique,Domestic & Commercial upholstery
Custom made sofas to size and all booth seating for clubs,hotels and most importantly marine
nackers
Posts: 341
Date Joined: 23/10/09
low life bottom feeder
business owner bricky for 17 years
Marky
Posts: 420
Date Joined: 01/05/09
Offshore
Offshore oil & gas cementer for Halliburton. Working two on/two off and living in broome. Plenty of time to go fishing.....
sea-kem
Posts: 14960
Date Joined: 30/11/09
You must know big Dave
You must know big Dave Morris and Murray van Dongen I do all of their boliermaking jobs in Canninvale
Love the West!
Marky
Posts: 420
Date Joined: 01/05/09
haha
haha, yea big Dave and Big Muzza... quality blokes...
sea-kem
Posts: 14960
Date Joined: 30/11/09
I've promised to take them
I've promised to take them out for a days fishing when the time is right , hope they both have a set of sea legs....
Love the West!
Mela_77
Posts: 300
Date Joined: 10/11/11
Big Red!!
I'm with Halliburton too, in the city office!! Small world, ha!! See my post below ...
"Fishing Freaks Club" Member
PGFC Member
Andy
Posts: 522
Date Joined: 08/10/05
marine mechanic
Own and run a mobile marine mechanic business.
GrahamM
Posts: 648
Date Joined: 19/01/09
Social Trainer (working with
Social Trainer (working with disabled people) teaching them the skills to live as independantly in the community as possible. for the last 13 years till current
did a short stint working for the union
cabinet maker for 10 years
lots of others
tournament
Posts: 376
Date Joined: 10/11/09
plant operator in mining and
plant operator in mining and civil work 25 years
MJ
Posts: 362
Date Joined: 23/06/09
Marketing
Work for Brownes in the marketing dept, previously worked as a photographer for many years.
Brucesta
Posts: 1721
Date Joined: 29/05/09
Did my Electronics
Did my Electronics apprenticeships specialising in radio communications at Woodside and was lucky enough to leave a good impression and they took me on full time and have been for 4 years now.
Working onshore and offshore where i currently am writing this (NRA Platform). great job and can't fault some of the locations i work but of course no fishing.
Las Vegas - Rolling the dice and trying your luck. 1M+ Barra summer target. 100kg Black Marlin winter target
Ganged
Posts: 410
Date Joined: 16/02/09
Used to be in IT,
but got tired of working for my money now im a train driver for PTA. Bloody good job.
Still learning
Riaz
barneyboy
Posts: 1392
Date Joined: 08/01/09
currently a Truck driver
did 10 yrs on the briney previously and got a few tickets.
Had a business manufacturing fishing rods for a whilst on the east coast and did the tackle shop thing for about 5 yrs
Anyways WORK IS A SWEAR WORD!!!hahaha
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
Nauti Buoy
Posts: 595
Date Joined: 20/04/09
Scheduler
Work scheduler for Western Power contractor- live and work in spare time on family Beef-cattle farm in West Gingin. Anyone got a job going???
scottnofish
Posts: 1621
Date Joined: 28/08/07
looking for a elecrical workshop supivisor
just need good phone skills good with computers
dealing with customers and ordering of parts , qouting . basicly do the paperwork for 4 sparkies
sea-kem
Posts: 14960
Date Joined: 30/11/09
1st class
1st class boilermaker/welder, run my own w/shop in Welshpool fabricating offshore equipment and repair work mainly for Halliburton Australia, other big client City of South Perth.My wife hates me cause I love my job. Gonna be a busy boy this year methinks.
Love the West!
wazzbat
Posts: 977
Date Joined: 19/01/10
I can understand your
I can understand your wife. I want one of those jobs too!
I fish for the future - Cause I can't bloody catch anything!
wazzbat
Posts: 977
Date Joined: 19/01/10
Sparky
I started my electrical apprenticeship in 1999 and have been with the same company since. But I'm not very good so don't ask me to do any work for you. I once caused a house to burn down. Oops!
I fish for the future - Cause I can't bloody catch anything!
Hazell
Posts: 194
Date Joined: 26/10/09
Brewer
I Worked at an aquarium store (Vebas) and vintage cellars while studying (I have a chemistry degree)
Ive been working for about 4 years as a Brewer at Little Creatures and now I'm a packging team leader there.
I love every minute of it. Brewing is my passion, proffession and one of my hobbies.
Ash Hazell
"A cast a day keeps the psychiatrist away"
wazzbat
Posts: 977
Date Joined: 19/01/10
Dream job hey? That's
Dream job hey? That's awesome. Rogers is my favourite beer. Make sure you keep brewing it. You could drop the price a little though
I fish for the future - Cause I can't bloody catch anything!
sarcasm0
Posts: 1396
Date Joined: 25/06/09
So you work with
Dirk P?
I went to school with him. Good mate.
Hazell
Posts: 194
Date Joined: 26/10/09
Yeh, Dirks the other Team
Yeh, Dirks the other Team leader and he was mine what I started.
He does a spot of fishing too.
Ash Hazell
"A cast a day keeps the psychiatrist away"
wal blenny
Posts: 31
Date Joined: 20/06/08
Social Worker
Currently work as a counsellor for Centacare in Exmouth. So if you're up on a fishing holiday and get depressed at the thought of having to return to Perth waters - feel free to drop in. (I may not be able to "cure" you but it will make me feel better about my lot in life)
allrounder
Posts: 1853
Date Joined: 10/11/08
i may drop in
if i dont get a big red this year
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
Goatch
Posts: 1011
Date Joined: 03/07/07
Maintenance Supervisor
of Shovels and Drills with Rio Tinto Iron Ore in Tom Price , Motor Mechanic by Trade , did my time with Rainford Motors in Nowra NSW a lifetime ago .
Just one more cast , honest !!!
Tony Halliday
Posts: 2500
Date Joined: 14/06/07
I'm going to have to say hi
I'm going to have to say hi to all the Tom Prices guys when I'm up at the end of March for the start of the Brockman4 commissioning,
Tony
Tony Halliday: ~Meals on Reels ~
It takes a strong fish to swim against the current. Even a dead one can float with it
"It is always in season for old men to learn." Aeschylus (525-456 BC)
"In a mad world only the mad are sane." Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998)