New days ahead ........

[Chippy76]

Well today I have officially closed down my carpentry business. Thursday I go to Centrelink to apply for newstart while I look for a new job.  Sadly business just hasnt picked up, and enough was enough. Now all I need to do is find a job! 
This is the first time in 21 years that I have been unemployed..... :S

Fingers crossed ...

Cheers Chippy :S

[JCOJ]

Sorry to hear that you had to close your business but at least it was on your terms.  I hope you find something real soon!

[Swannie]

Not good mate.. You looking at staying in the industry or doing something new?
Greg

[Nay-DMAX]

All the best on the job hunt hope something comes along quickly sad to hear you had to close your business

[BigJules]

A change can be reinvigorating. I am on a sabbatical from IT and love what I'm doing now. If only it paid...

[Nay-DMAX]

A change can be reinvigorating. I am on a sabbatical from IT and love what I'm doing now. If only it paid...

That is so true I had a change at the start of the year from childcare (almost all I'd done, some retail) to banking a huge change and not one I had really planned but it has been fantastic and refreshing to have something new.

[Hairs]

Hi Mate,
I'm sure, with the skills you've picked up along the way you will be able to turn this into a positive.
Depending on how far outside of the box you want to look and how far outside of your comfort zone you want to step, there are many options out there for you.
I wish you all the best in your search for employment in the next chapter of your life.

[Chippy76]

I am willing to have a go at most things .....

Not sure there is much in construction around, however I do have experience in transport, hospitality, and landscaping. I have considered a move to the mines, however the more I look the more confused I get ...

If I could afford the time and money I would go back to school and become a teachers aide or something ....

Cheers Chippy

[savio]

  Thinking of how you must be feeling at the moment.
I have 2 job interviews Thursday having stepped out of my comfort zone.
So all the best and keep ya cool when it comes to answering all those questions at Centrelink

Cheers!
Savio

[Black Diamond]

Well today I have officially closed down my carpentry business. Thursday I go to Centrelink to apply for newstart while I look for a new job.  Sadly business just hasnt picked up, and enough was enough. Now all I need to do is find a job! 
This is the first time in 21 years that I have been unemployed..... :S

Fingers crossed ...

Cheers Chippy :S

geez mate we have a lot in common. I also had my business shut down. I've been out of work for about a month. I'm looking at getting into something else and like you I am venturing into the unexplored and it's been around 20 years also since I've been unemployed. It's all a bit scary actually especially when you have three young kids.

I was also looking into the mines. Just trying to line up a few tickets at the moment and are trying to get my foot into construction and hopefully go from there.

Good luck with it all mate and keep us updated

John

[Duchess]

Chippy...I've got some work here if you're looking for some cash. I really really want my bifold doors installed! Warwick is dead...move west young man! 

(I am about 6 hours from Warwick and have HEAPS of room for a camper trailer!!)

[NewcastleKnight]

If I could afford the time and money I would go back to school and become a teachers aide or something ....

Cheers Chippy

Not sure about QLD but in NSW there are incentives for trades people to become teachers, might be worth a look.

[fuji]

All the best!

Wayne

[DannyG]

Sorry to hear this. I hope you find suitable work soon.

[cruisindub]

Chippy...I've got some work here if you're looking for some cash. I really really want my bifold doors installed! Warwick is dead...move west young man! 

(I am about 6 hours from Warwick and have HEAPS of room for a camper trailer!!)

I was thinking a few days ago, about starting a new thread nd asking the mods to make it a sticky, called the job board.
we post up wat we need and what we can offer.

I know aD4D was looking for some help in electrical
as am I when it comes to wiring in a new extractor fwnheat lamp in the bathroom Reno.

Plenty of space for camper trailer storage and set up. Swap a halt hour job for a few nights free board here with power. Cheap stay for any tourers passing by this way.
canshow sonegreat local fishing/diving spots.
Cheap ffr me,cheap tor you.
Friends made.

Good option.

[brickiematt]

Sorry to hear that chippy. I can imagine its a scary prospect looking for work at the moment. All the best of luck mate.
Cheers
Matt

I was thinking a few days ago, about starting a new thread nd asking the mods to make it a sticky, called the job board.
we post up wat we need and what we can offer.

I know aD4D was looking for some help in electrical
as am I when it comes to wiring in a new extractor fwnheat lamp in the bathroom Reno.

Plenty of space for camper trailer storage and set up. Swap a halt hour job for a few nights free board here with power. Cheap stay for any tourers passing by this way.
canshow sonegreat local fishing/diving spots.
Cheap ffr me,cheap tor you.
Friends made.

Good option.

Great idea cruisindub

[Robbo]

Not good news Chippy but you appear to have a positive attitude which i'm sure will get you through this.
All the best.

Regards

Robbo

[Camping Grant]

If I could afford the time and money I would go back to school and become a teachers aide or something ....

Cheers Chippy

Not sure whether teachers aide would be the way to go until Campbell Newman finishes with the razor gang!!!

[tojo100]

i got out of a teachers aide job would rather be unemployed all u r is a minder for rude kids who have no interest at being there and even less interest  in learning

[Sir Kev + Darkie]

I have just sent you a PM

Cheers Kev

[Chippy76]

My wife is a teachers aide at the local school and loves it .. I have done a fair bit of work wiht he kids there and they are (mostly) nice kids.  One of the good things about country schools I guess ...


Cheers Chippy

[Rob n Tab]

Still plenty of building work up here. Might get a little warm and wet soon though.

[Chippy76]

Im looking for fulltime work ... as I need a reliable income ...

Cheers Chippy

[Lost Dog]

Gday Chippy,
Drop into your local TAFE. Two mates of mine were in the same position-one an electrician, one a panel beater/spray painter. As they were qualified tradies TAFE took them on, trained them to Cert IV training, and now they train apprentices. The panel beater is making similar to when he was on the tools. Not sure about the sparky. They both say that because the tradies and good trainers have gone to the mines, there isn't anyone around to train the young ones.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Col

[PajeroPete]

Hey Chippy.
I hear your pain mate.
I too run my own business and its bl@@dy tough.
Good luck with your new direction,
Put the word out and more importantly get out there in peoples face and I am sure you fall on your feet.
Cheers Pete