Trial at Mechanics
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Trial at Mechanics
Got a trial in January at a place down the road from me
The owner seems like hes a good bloke. Even recommended me a place to get the heads done on my project engine
And finished HSC today. What a good day!
The owner seems like hes a good bloke. Even recommended me a place to get the heads done on my project engine
And finished HSC today. What a good day!
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Way to go Daniel
Congratulations on finishing your HSC.
I hope your trial works out, it can be very difficult to find a job these days, let alone the career you actually want
Congratulations on finishing your HSC.
I hope your trial works out, it can be very difficult to find a job these days, let alone the career you actually want
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
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PHIL069 wrote:Way to go Daniel
Congratulations on finishing your HSC.
I hope your trial works out, it can be very difficult to find a job these days, let alone the career you actually want
2/2 from job applications in my lifetime!
Ive heard very good things about him as a mechanic, I know a few people that take their cars there and theyve all said positive stuff. Pretty excited to work for him actually, should be able to learn a lot from him
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Hope it goes all good for you mate
Pay actually doesn't bother me as long as I like it. Earn enough in my current job but what's the point when you come home exhausted and in crap moods...
Damn straight. I'm close to calling quits on my current job managing a 24/7 roadhouse for a complete C*^T. Now i've just gotta work out which direction to go, so many job offers from so many different fields, including one up in Queensland (would be a holiday while I worked) haha.PHIL069 wrote:it can be very difficult to find a job these days, let alone the career you actually want
Pay actually doesn't bother me as long as I like it. Earn enough in my current job but what's the point when you come home exhausted and in crap moods...
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Congratulations Daniel!
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Congrats mate .
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Congrats mate!
Finding a place that looks after you while you're an apprentice is one of the best things you can come across. Make sure you put in the hard yards and make yourself invaluable to them.
Finding a place that looks after you while you're an apprentice is one of the best things you can come across. Make sure you put in the hard yards and make yourself invaluable to them.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
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Cheers guys
Seems as though I can learn a lot there, and Id rather learn things properly even if it is at a little bit less money (which im not sure it is, I didnt ask, and most places I assume would be minimum wage anyway so meh! Knowledge is power!).
Hopefully all goes well and I will be working there for many years to come
Same for me really. While money is nice, id rather be doing a job I like, and to me, Id love to wake up everyday and think "I get to make a corvette go really fast today" not really but you get what I meankiz wrote:Pay actually doesn't bother me as long as I like it. Earn enough in my current job but what's the point when you come home exhausted and in crap moods...
He seems to. As I said, he's already recommended place to take the heads from my project engine, who will do good work and most likely give me lower prices if I mention him. He also highly recommended Ultimo tafe if given the choice as theyve spent $$$ lately on their program on dynos and other gear and stuff.fraz91 wrote:Congrats mate!
Finding a place that looks after you while you're an apprentice is one of the best things you can come across. Make sure you put in the hard yards and make yourself invaluable to them.
Seems as though I can learn a lot there, and Id rather learn things properly even if it is at a little bit less money (which im not sure it is, I didnt ask, and most places I assume would be minimum wage anyway so meh! Knowledge is power!).
Hopefully all goes well and I will be working there for many years to come
I fix cars.
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Congrats,
the best is over... these days you will wish for in the next 10 years...
time to become a man
the best is over... these days you will wish for in the next 10 years...
time to become a man
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Congratz!
Hope it goes well for you!
Hope it goes well for you!
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Oh and I have my formal suit and gear sorted mostly too!
18th in 7 days!
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18th in 7 days!
Fiji in 9 days!
Green Ps next month!
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Congrats mate
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congrats. as an apprentice you should always be one step ahead of whatever he tradesman is doing. take note.
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I thought I was supposed to be learning from themKustom wrote:congrats. as an apprentice you should always be one step ahead of whatever he tradesman is doing. take note.
I have a little bit of a start, being in the middle of the engine (heads are ready to be yanked off ), pulling the engine out of an FTO and a couple of other bits and pieces here and there so im not starting from absolute scratch.. not quite
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Doesn't hurt to always read ahead. Like I said, be invaluable.Daniel2019 wrote:I thought I was supposed to be learning from themKustom wrote:congrats. as an apprentice you should always be one step ahead of whatever the tradesman is doing. take note.
I have a little bit of a start, being in the middle of the engine (heads are ready to be yanked off ), pulling the engine out of an FTO and a couple of other bits and pieces here and there so im not starting from absolute scratch.. not quite
By the sounds of it, you're in good hands in this place. Make sure you work quickly and effectively, and be sure of everything. Double (and sometimes triple) check your work, as you can never be too sure of what has and hasn't been done. If you're working on a vehicle with someone, go over their work and have them go over yours. That way nothing is left to chance.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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If you run out of sh*t to do.... Always ask for something else...
I see to many people in the workplace finish a task and say nothing .. Most of the time, those people don't last long...
I see to many people in the workplace finish a task and say nothing .. Most of the time, those people don't last long...
I just had to add it ......
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