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Have a look at the actual statistics Col rather than urban myth with just a few exceptions, mainly geographic, or as you point out, in some country areas.

OME, I could kick the bastards who are not helping one little bit with your serious issue, so we'll forget them. There are several million Australians earning an income as we speak. Bunnings policy is Bunnings policy and a lot of big companies have their quirks, so if you want to get on there then start now with an application and in eight weeks you'll get a call. My advice is to ask yourself "Do I want to go around in a uniform showing people where to find hardware." Maccas and Coles are for under 18's or people who will work at U18 rates. Personally I think you are looking in the wrong direction. I only have to read what you write here to know your communications skills are above average, and you have an evidence based background which required above average communications skills. Have a look at the car, truck and bus industry; there are some good jobs in the parts industry with both manufacturers and dealers and the best way to find out is just call up the Parts Managers and request a meeting. From there you will get a grasp of the possibilities. I'd start with a couple of the bigger car and truck dealers. You might be surprised. I wouldn't go through the saga I've read here; that would turn anyone off - just tell them your age, your skills, and that you're looking for work.......and practice so you get all that out in under 30 seconds. That way he knows what he's got to deal with and he'll lead the discussion.

For those who think the Prime Minister should be responsible for every little part of their lives, here's an example of what is possible when people get off their bums and use their creative skills - half a million people packed Melbourne at the weekend and spent all night, boosting retailers profitability throughout the night. At just one restaurant they worked through the day, had a two hour close for a rest then worked through the night. http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/half-a-million-attend-melbournes-second-allnight-white-night-festival-20140223-33a3j.html

Superannuation which was share based has not been ruined. The S&P 500 for example is running around all time historic ties, so those finds should have totally recovered to pre GFC levels. Where there was a real estate component in them, I 'm not sure because I haven't been looking at real estate figures. The superannuations which were ruined were ruined were because people who subscribed to 40 year share based super took their money out because they thought the share market was crashing, so they have no chance of getting it back. Having said that, the policy of a "pesnion" for the whole of retirement based on a fluctuating financial market just doesn't make sense. In the case of the previous paragraph, those who left their money in, had virtually no interest for five years, and some had to reduce the principle, which now means lower interest earnings to live on. The key reason for this problem, and the medical crisis is that we are now living substantially longer than we were 50 years ago where a fixed Government pension was assured. In fact some of the people bitching in this forum would have been dead and wouldn't need a job since most males popped off in their 50's and 60's. In the 50's, the ratio of the number of people in the workforce vs those on the pension and government subsidies was great enough that pensions could easily be afforded by the country. The ratio has now severely reduced, non-pension government subsidies have massively expanded and if the trend continues there will not be such a thing as a pension because the workers can't afford the income tax. So Super, or self-funded retirement was seen as the answer. Much of this generation's older people are suffering because it wasn't around for most of their working lives, so their Fund at retirement is nowhere near enough, but the next generation will have paid subscriptions for their entire working life, so should live well.

Doug, if you're making 1% on sales you're doing ok by comparison with many large businesses in the automotive field. Many small businesses just don't allow for overheads, depreciation, repairs and maintenance etc so when a breakdown occurs that's then end of their business.

Or your attitude

OME, let this be a lesson to you that gratuitous sarcasm does you more harm than good. You've given the usual fruit loops the opportunity to fly their kites and totally ignore providing any helpful advice to you. Kaz is the perfect example of what I was referring to, and hopefully will go on in rewarding employment for many years to come - that's the way to go. Good on her!

With a post spelling his name like that maybe the Prime Minister will stop his "finding people a job" work Monday morning and say "That's a novel way to attract my attention, I'll have to find a job for him"........or maybe he'll refer you to Senator Button who actually started the avalanche with the silly notion that "Australians would have to be competitive", when our critical mass of production hasn't got a snowball's chance in hell. It's all in the mindset OME. I know plenty of people from their late forties on who've given up ever being employed again because "companies don't employ old people" I know quite a few others who are earning good money into their eighties and one or two in their nineties. From your mood of frustration I suspect you've done the rounds of the Agencies, who in my opinion just look for the high volume quick turnover market. My advice is to look for the off beat jobs. There's an old guy who is fully employed showing visitors around the MCG and gets TV coverage, there are guys who ferry cars and trucks for manufacturers and rental companies and out earn their original career charging flat rates. I would think someone with attention to detail skills, and company loyalty like you, could be invaluable in many large companies, but don't look for agencies to find the niches. Good luck anyway.

FT what is the point you were trying to make when you posted a photo of what looked like four Indian women with a couple of draped flags? And why, when the outcome was that some people got hurt did you you do it again?

Thought you might return like Melba.

No source; Win could have written those captions.

Looks like you might have made a few transcription errors and can't spell. Nice tie.

Our taxes at work: http://www.news.com.au/national/australias-migrants-leaving-their-new-home-in-search-of-a-better-life/story-fncynjr2-1226810397650

Now that I realise Malcolm X was your mentor FT, I don't feel so bad about these clips. Also as a self employed person Old Black Eyes is aiming this vitriol directly at you, since you are not affected by wages and conditions or job security.

I must have been luckier with teachers than some of you. Mine taught me always to question Newspapers and other media because their rushed nature meant the story could not be fully told, and some journalists were biased or wrote with a hidden agenda. He taught me that on important issues it was worthwhile going to the source and getting my own facts. In this way, I've never been forced to be the victim of the ABC or the Murdoch press, or talk show hosts.

He did say waiting rooms Teckair

The point of the post is that there are convicted terrorists living in Australia. When you write about something you read, providing a source means you note the document you obtained it from. I said I obtained my information from a Victorian Minister, and since it was obtained first hand, that is the source, and no it was not an opinion, he was quoting statistics. He had no reason not to tell the truth. This is what I posted: "I previously mentioned my Islamic dental specialist, and a significant part of recent new arrivals in City of Greater Dandenong are Muslims, and the Australian Government links I posted will show the exact number, and how they are chosen. It's not up to us to make definitions or decide what the qualifications are, and it's also not up to Tony Abbott; both parties decided that a long time ago."

Going back about 8 years or so Marty, a Victorian Minister told me his number one priority for his next government was terrorism. My thoughts were the same as yours, so I asked him why on earth that would come ahead of Health, Education etc. He said "we've already got 15 terrorists tried, convicted and locked up in Port Phillip Prison, but the scary part is that we know we've only got part of the group" I previously mentioned my Islamic dental specialist, and a significant part of recent new arrivals in City of Greater Dandenong are Muslims, and the Australian Government links I posted will show the exact number, and how they are chosen. It's not up to us to make definitions or decide what the qualifications are, and it's also not up to Tony Abbott; both parties decided that a long time ago. I haven't lived in a refugee camp but I'd be pretty sure that if I had a young family, and read the papers each day about rich people paying people smugglers, I wouldn't exactly think it was petty.

That about sums it up for the red raggers; I think the rest of us have learnt a lot about people as the story unfolded.

Having some reading blocks again? Those incidents were explained in some detail several days ago, including where the mistakes were made, how they were made, who made them, and what would be done to improve accuracy. You must have missed it.

Got it; Dumb and Dumber

So self employed and defacing toilets now are we?

That must have been terrible; hope things are better these days.

If you are suggesting our Australian communities are weak, forget it.

Don't worry, my son