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2011 A New Fresh Start
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Melbourne
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hey guys, just wondering who prefers Casual then Full Time/Part Time work, in my earlier thread i was a little annoyed after what happened to my last job but since then i have registered to about 5 Employment Places and now finally got work coming out from everywhere
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,275
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I've been in my current job for 12 months, 9 months of which have been fulltime. Honestly I prefer fulltime. At my employer, we have been flat out for about the past year but suddenly it's gone quiet. The company has had to lay off employees left, right and centre. This of course is the casuals. Being fulltime, I have job security. I know it's going to pick up again in which case they'll have to hire more casuals. Building up annual leave is nice too.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,292
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Ill keep my full time job over casual any day of the week.
I know when im working, i know what im going to get paid, i know how many weeks annual leave i get and i can do O/T whenever i want. While casual pay may be good, knowing that you have job security is more important. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,527
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They both have good and bad points,its really up to an individual and circumstances which is better
My last job i was there 14 years full time unlimited O/T The boss was nearly belly up and was saved on the 24th hour If he wasnt saved ,all the staff would have lost everything (long service,super contributions,ect,ect) Being fulltime in that instance would not have helped |
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FGX XR8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 702
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I'd strongly prefer full-time mainly for job security and benefits.
I've tried both for various preiods of time and unless i absolutely have to i'll never go back to casual. |
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See..Everybody Loves Ford
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 511
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Full time for me. Easier when its tax time, job security, easier to obtain finance for larger investments like houses. Usually when you work full-time for a larger organisation there will be some sort of employee agreement outlining pay, leave, sickies, long service, redundancy...etc so its good to know where you stand between yourself and your employer when full-time.
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Constant annoyance
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Japan
Posts: 567
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another for full time, some employers will use casual contracts just so they can save money in the quiet periods by giving casuals less or no work.
I'm only a few months into my first full time position, and looking forward to payed holidays!
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
Posts: 9,205
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no comtest . fulltime = a real job , where you can live like you percieve . in other words buy a home and call it yours . try doing that as a casual , try getting sick when your a casual ? try booking holidays when your a casual, try industrial relations when your a casual, try having a bad day at work when your a casual ? starting to see the patternm forming here ? ask your boss if he prefers you to ba a casual = GUES WHAT HIS REPLY WILL BE ? guess what the bank would prefer you to be ?
see the pattern ? |
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See..Everybody Loves Ford
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 511
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,078
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Full time. Easily, full time. I know when I'm working, I've got my base salary, and potential financial incentives. That, and theres potential for growth, education and advancement in the company. And I could relocate to any part of the country and successful find some form of work within the company.
That and little things like knowing you've got a steady pay check, the option of saving money and being able to live life without the stress of thinking about where and when money is coming into the household. And I think long term full time employment would make it a lot easier to apply for loans.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Fulltime,has it benefits definately
But the neighbour and his son are roofing on a contract bases They are earining way way way more than roofers on wages They dont have any issues what so ever They earn enuf that borrowing money is not an issue They earn enuf to near take 6 months of a year and still life very comfortable Only downside is weather They work like trojans 7 days a week while the demand is their,have a break when the weather goes bad Comparing this (these guys are earning 1,000s and 1,000s a week) To the average worker who gets under 1k(or even 500)a week is not a fair comparison Hence why i said depending on the individuals situation Security of full time, Is only as good as a couple weeks pay and your send on your way Seen it happen Some people prefer to be on casual rate ,(it pays more) Then theres contracts ( 6 -12 months )ect Even some employers go the casual route Theres even something where you work 40 hours a week with no benefits (casual fulltime ,i think its classed) Yep no benefits No holidays,nothing towards long service,40 hours work for 40 hours pay |
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Constant annoyance
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Japan
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Personally I would always seek the security of a permanent full time position over a casual job even if the short term benefits do out way the permanent full time job. But for long term plans you will need a more permanent solution. Bud Bud |
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2011 A New Fresh Start
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Melbourne
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,527
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Long service leave
Seriously how many people are employed on permanant fulltime bases with same employer for 10 years ??? |
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
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i'm only 41 , but when i entered the job market at 16 . everyone was full time , and that was considered a good thing . |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Morayfield...
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 269
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I dont know your situation, but casual work is better than no work.
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google is my friend
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Penrith, NSW
Posts: 516
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20 years and counting here.
8 months of long service leave accumulated. Just over 1000hrs of sick leave available, that's after being off work for 3 months last year with a broken wrist. |
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Fixing Ford's **** ups
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: In a house
Posts: 4,759
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Casual workers get more money per hour to cover holidays/sick leave etc etc.
However fulltime is more beneficial in the long run. As for long service. I went 8 years in the same tyre company (an industry known for staff turnover) before I called it quits. Change of ownership saw me leave otherwise I would have stayed longer. Oh and long service leave is 10 years minimum, with a top of 15, unlike state award which is 7 years with a top of 10
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,527
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Some of you guys with accumulated sick leave hours,wow your lucky
Some employers nowadays dont let any hours roll over to the next year Use them in that year or loose them Although there are a small hand full in this thread with long employment duration,im wondering if a poll was initiated how the cards would stack ??? |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 136
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Just incase people dont know this but you can get long service leave if your casual and work in the construction industry.
http://www.lslboard.com.au/ I know this is for WA but i was told there is the same setup in each state and that you can transfer your time if you change states for work. To answer the OP's question, I dont know whats better for you mate but for me casual is the way to go. Good luck in finding something you like. Cheers |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hervey Bay
Posts: 720
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I have done both and each has been good for me, but at the end of the day fulltime work is best for my sanity and the wifes.
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Fixing Ford's **** ups
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: In a house
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Sick leave is capped at a certain number of days. (Not sure of the number). Those sick days are surposed to be carried over to the next year, however they can't be added to after a certain amount have been accured, and can't be claimed upon once you leave the employer. If an employer refuses to carry over those sick days into the next year, the employer is in the deep end.
So 302 XC. If you are in this situation, the workplace ombudsman would love to hear about it. Or anyone else for that matter. It's simply against the law to do it.
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone |
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