Job Hunting

[dragongirly]

I was informed yesterday by my boss that he would not be renewing my contract in the New Year - he wants someone with a different skill set.  I think there is more to it but I am very thankful I have a lot of time to organise myself for the future 

I have until very early March next year - which sounds like a long time, but it allows me to shop around and get the right job for me.
I did think that was here - but with the new boss coming in at the start of the year (after my previous boss was forced out), other organisational changes that have been leaving a sour taste in the mouth of a lot of people, it seems like a good time to be moving on.  Unfortunately this lines up with what I can see as a lot less jobs being advertised for geologists with my experience - but I'm sure something will turn up *grin*.

I'll certainly miss all of my team here - and it is hard not to start the leaving process right here and now - even though I have 4 months to go.  In a way it may have been better to be paid out and leave straight away - but I haven't been afforded that luxury.

Anyway, just wanted to share and find out who else is out there in the process of finding themselves a new position and wish you all the best of luck!

[deedub]

Sorry to hear that dg - wish you all the best with your job hunting. You sound very positive in spite of it all which is a good way to be.

[gertbysea]

We are with ya dragonfly. We will keep,our eyes and ears open for ya. Where do you live?

Gert

[droverjess]

Sorry to hear that. I do know how that feels.

Dh and I lost our jobs with no warning and /or notice in August and are still job hunting. It meant we lost our home too.
We have moved house 2 weeks ago, and searching for a job is a daily activity.
This week DH had an interview for work in Canada which we have now vetoed, a no from a job in Wiltshire, an an interview we had in Wales 2 weeks ago now wants to talk some more.
We have a very specialist skill set and over thirty years experience each which is good in some ways, but bad in others as there are younger and cheaper candidates out there.

I wish you all the best, and hope it goes well. I suggest you start looking straight away and I send you strength for it all.

This forum is full of lovely people who send positive vibes and have helped me so much to get through these last few weeks.

[dragongirly]

Thank you deedub, gertbysea and Droverjess - I appreciate your support.

Gert I'm in Thailand at the moment - but there certainly aren't many places needing geologists here *grin* - well not with my skill set    I'll probably end up moving back to WA, but the east coast closer to family would be nice too.

Hey Droverjess - best of luck to you and your DH.  I know I am lucky to have the opportunity to look whiie I work and I will certainly take your advice and start looking now.  And I definitely agree - this forum is full of lovely people who are there to listen and provide lots of lovely supportive messages.  It's great!

Thanks everyone.

[judydawn]

All the best in your job searching Fiona, hopefully a move back to Australia will be on the cards if that's what you want. 

[Cuilidh]

What an unsettling time you are facing, good luck with your job hunting.

[gertbysea]

They are digging up whole mountains in PNG. Lots of fly in fly out work out or Cairns. Come and see me.

Gert

[dragongirly]

Hey Gert - I may just do that - I'll keep you informed 

[gertbysea]

Good one. Big mining companies are making a mess of the place but no worries our government gives their government a million bucks a day.  It takes about two hours to fly from CNS to PNG but you can hardly make a phone call, the fax is useless and a letter takes about six weeks to get there and back as it is never delivered.  A  person just out of school can get a job working on the drill rigging at $50 an hour. 4 weeks on and two off.  They hardly ever have to do too much as the drills are always breaking down. The food ain't bad and the fishing is great.

Gert

[dragongirly]

I know a few people at Porgera in PNG - not sure I want to work for Barrick again though 

Thanks for the info Gert - hmm maybe Lihir are taking people on - I know some people there too *grin*

[gertbysea]

Digging for Gold. Noice!

Big money for geologists there.

Jobs in Western Queensland too.


Gert

[dragongirly]

You know - I had sort of forgotten Qld.  not a big fan of humidity (says she that lives in Thailand) but certainly closer to Melbourne than WA is 

[gertbysea]

They are opening old gold mines up here  just out of Cairns.

Gert

[obbie]

Dragonlily, you can visit me too, I am only 1 hour from Gretchen....

I can make cake.......