I got a new job

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 09:08:12 AM

Well just so I could annoy you all I thought I should let you all know I got a new job. I've been back on the tools, a bit of cabling & system installs for a few years now after leaving American Express in voice & data networks.

We have decided to stay in Broome now rather than head to the East coast so I thought I may a well get back into a design it build it support it type role. So I picked up a job as the Technology Manager for a corporation called KAMCS (Kimberly Aboriginal Medical Services Council) My team support the medical centres and remote out posts technically through out the Kimberly.

Anyway, whet I though would really annoy you all is that I have to visit these out posts from time to time to meet with the leaders and ensure we are supporting them and their needs. This will mean, and it's hard I know, driving the Gibb three or 4 times a year, flying to remote out post like the Mitchell falls, the Bungles etc. How bad is that Should be some great chances to see these places in the wet as well. Can't wait to get some pics

D4D · October 23, 2011, 09:10:21 AM

Congrats, do you get a company 4wd

ferret · October 23, 2011, 09:19:03 AM

Good one, but you will have to change your avatar quote now

Cheers

Frank

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 09:20:38 AM

No, they have a car pool and use (I can't say it) Toyota

But how's this. Part of the job requirements was you had to have advanced skills in 4WDing due to the remoteness of the clinics...Ah - living the dream.......

McGirr · October 23, 2011, 09:27:09 AM

Steve I can Carry your tools for you

Mark

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 09:29:56 AM

Quote from: McGirr on October 23, 2011, 09:27:09 AM
Steve I can Carry your tools for you

Mark

You need to come over anyway Mark. When you do I'll arrange a sit visit and we can go for a fly around..

Heiny · October 23, 2011, 09:34:58 AM

Well done Steve sounds like a great number

bubba

GU_Thomo · October 23, 2011, 09:47:55 AM

Mate wow!!
Tax deductabke touring of the Kimberley

Don't forget I have been in the IT game since the 1960s
If you need any extra contract support I am there!!!

Cheers
Parry
Outback IT Services.....

D4D · October 23, 2011, 09:53:09 AM

Quote from: GU_Thomo on October 23, 2011, 09:47:55 AM
Outback IT Services.....

outbackits.com is available! Just A$9.72*

albyback1 · October 23, 2011, 10:05:41 AM

Welcome to the club of work paying you to travel remote!

I am Fleet and Asset Manager for a Council and sees me managing 60 plus vehicles, trailers and other assets including buildings in the many communities in northern South Australia, Southern NT and a large snippit of the WA (tri state) area.

Being responsible for the fleet, I get a cruiser at my disposal for work..... and travel all of the area regularly!

far cry from Sydney and driving buses!. Its nice to be back in the bush (Spent the better part of 10 years working remote SA/NT before thinking the big smoke would be good for me)!

Enjoy it while it lasts... even after 10 years, when it finally finished, it immediately started hurting!!!!! Hence back here now!!!!

albyback1 · October 23, 2011, 10:07:57 AM

Its nice to boast every so often

crackacoldie · October 23, 2011, 10:18:29 AM

Well done Steve, but can I say, B@st@rd!!!

I got the company Ute, but only get to drive to exciting places like Roxby Downs and Whyalla, no real nice places like those you have mentioned.

Cracka

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 10:20:57 AM

Quote from: GU_Thomo on October 23, 2011, 09:47:55 AM
Mate wow!!
Tax deductabke touring of the Kimberley

Don't forget I have been in the IT game since the 1960s
If you need any extra contract support I am there!!!

Cheers
Parry
Outback IT Services.....

Yes, tax is a good thing up here. I have been travelling the area with my other job just not as far. We get zone allowances here and also when we travel out of this zone we get a daily out of zone allowance even if it's personal. So not only did I claim my solar panels & Waeco this year as I take them with me but I also claimed the trip to Cape York for the number of days out of Zone that are not in a city.

I may need some new IT help by the way

crackacoldie · October 23, 2011, 10:23:44 AM

Quote from: SteveandViv on October 23, 2011, 10:20:57 AM
Yes, tax is a good thing up here. I have been travelling the area with my other job just not as far. We get zone allowances here and also when we travel out of this zone we get a daily out of zone allowance even if it's personal. So not only did I claim my solar panels & Waeco this year as I take them with me but I also claimed the trip to Cape York for the number of days out of Zone that are not in a city.

I may need some new IT help by the way

Again, B@st@rd, you are not making my work day any better Steve!!!

Janbo · October 23, 2011, 10:26:34 AM

Sounds like a great job!

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 10:28:17 AM

Quote from: crackacoldie on October 23, 2011, 10:23:44 AM
Again, B@st@rd, you are not making my work day any better Steve!!!

So you don't want to hear about the 5 weeks holiday a year and power paid and phone and half the rent and a flight any where in Aus

crackacoldie · October 23, 2011, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: SteveandViv on October 23, 2011, 10:28:17 AM
So you don't want to hear about the 5 weeks holiday a year and power paid and phone and a flight any where in Aus

Now I am not allowed to type the first words that came to my mind on here Steve!

albyback1 · October 23, 2011, 10:31:48 AM

Quote from: SteveandViv on October 23, 2011, 10:28:17 AM
So you don't want to hear about the 5 weeks holiday a year and power paid and phone and half the rent and a flight any where in Aus

Wonderful is'nt it?

keep talking, I love it!!!

gibbo301 · October 23, 2011, 10:40:17 AM

Well as they say your living the dream good on ya

SteveandViv · October 23, 2011, 10:49:29 AM

Quote from: crackacoldie on October 23, 2011, 10:29:31 AM
Now I am not allowed to type the first words that came to my mind on here Steve!

It doesn't happen to have an *F* in it does it

I'll get back to you in a few Months when I'm on Valium

having to deal with IT staff and services up here. Got a feeling I will earn my dough..

crackacoldie · October 23, 2011, 11:05:54 AM

Quote from: SteveandViv on October 23, 2011, 10:49:29 AM
It doesn't happen to have an *F* in it does it

I'll get back to you in a few Months when I'm on Valium having to deal with IT staff and services up here. Got a feeling I will earn my dough..

Mate, sounds like a fantastic opportunity, I must say I am a little green, but pretty happy to travel the desert too.

Good luck with it, I am sure you will endure the pain for the benefits that you gain.

Cracka

GGV8Cruza · October 23, 2011, 11:11:40 AM

Well done Steve, work and play rolled up in one

GG

GU_Thomo · October 23, 2011, 11:24:52 AM

Quote from: albyback1 on October 23, 2011, 10:07:57 AM
Its nice to boast every so often

Not when it makes me jealous it's NOT

Cheers
Parry

Frostd · October 23, 2011, 04:05:28 PM

Congrats Steve. Well done!

yogi · October 23, 2011, 04:21:21 PM

Well I guess we are going to have to drop in and visit on our trip up there in 18 months .......

Did I mention I am an IT / network guru boss

yogi

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