Holidays and the New Year ~

The mind is a terrible thing to taste ...

I want to wish everyone out there a safe and prosperous New Year ~ :)

Older Workers in Queensland Being Ignored ~

The mind is a terrible thing to taste ~~~~

 Although I have been searching for work for over three years, have found that I seem to be too old to get a job. I am not surprised, it is the same in the US as well.

My partner owns a courier route, so I have been helping him with that. It's a rather large and busy route, so I save on any costs for extra help during really busy times like now during the Christmas season.

I am still hoping to get a job, however after 3 years, I do not expect I will find one. The world has moved on, it seems, and now wants younger people, despite Australian qualifications, and much experience in several areas. I rarely receive even turn-down emails any more, I now don't hear anything at all from my online applications.



A bit disheartening to say the least, especially when I keep hearing employers here talking about not being able to find good employees.

If you cannot find good young people that you can rely on, please consider us older folks. Lots of us out here need a job too, and we are reliable, dependable, and most of us are honest and hard-working. You are missing out on a whole set of folks who WANT to work!

Please don't discount us just because we graduated High School a bit earlier than you ~

Permanent Residency

I have my Permanent Residency and am looking towards becoming an Australian citizen as soon as the timeline allows, about 3 years I believe. I was told I get credit for the extended time taken to obtain permanent residency due to issues with my FBI background check. I had to resend my prints 3 times before they were accepted.

I understand this is not uncommon and look forward to taking that test! :)

For Brisbane Employers ~

I am seeking work in within your Facilities department. I have been employed in various roles in Facilities over 10 years, and have substantial experience with customers, employees, contractors and vendors; and have an excellent understanding the important role this department plays in ensuring the company runs smoothly.

Responsibilities of these positions have been:

• Planning, consulting, maintaining and enforcing client security and emergency policies
• Acting as liaison between the client company and my employer
• Serving as first contact person for the client company
• Planning meetings and seminar for employees (Internal)
• Consideration of legal issues
• Safety of employees and other persons on commercial property
• Emergency First Responder for the clients property and persons present
• Operating and maintaining client equipment pertaining to the position such as CCTV, Property security badging, radio dispatch, and safety alarm equipment
• Other duties as requested by the client company

Other work experience includes:

• Retail Marketing and display (2 years)
• Mobile Phone Sales (1 Year)

I have also been business owner and have experience managing small groups of employees. I have been Licensed in Missouri as a Real Estate Agent and also have held certificates in First Aid and First Response, and have attended one year of Community College.

My goal is to begin attending classes for certificates in in Health and Safety. (Australian qualifications)

I am legally eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions and am in Australia long-term.

I look forward to speaking with you about opportunities within your organization.

Job Hunting

After a taking some time to adjust and enjoy my new life in Australia, it's now time to get serious about the job hunt.I have found that my background and experience puts me more in the Facilities category as most of my job duties would be in that classification here in Australia. This makes me VERY happy! :)

So, with this information in mind, I have re-written my resume to suit and have begun issuing them online to the closest matches. I am optimistic and looking forward to interviews, and ultimately, a great job!

I have also begun the task of networking in order to gain job contacts in the Brisbane area. So far things are going well and will keep this blog updated. :)

Curb Appeal Beach Cottage

With an awesome backyard~

The PERK !!!

This is the house we did get - and couldn't be more pleased! Four blocks from the ocean :)

Only another 10 days and we'll be there - Can't wait! :)

Fingers Crossed :)))

 http://myproperty.raywhite.com/PropertyDetails.aspx?id=820680
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