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Hi lookin to work for summer

  • 31-05-2012 11:10pm
    #1
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭


    Hope I get some replies here
    I'm headin to Canada hopefully in September and I'm lookin for a summer job
    I used to work on a farm years ago but the farmer has stopped doing the milk so can't afford to pay me I used to clean out the sheds feed the calves pick stones and odd time try kill the rats which was fun ( not really ha) I've worked with livestock and have an interest in all animals I am also a falconer flying a Harris hawk hunting rabbits
    I'm 23 years old 6"2 of medium build and well able to handle myself I also worked as a mechanic so I know a bit bout engines and such
    If anyone is lookin for someone to work on their farm please can you contact me I am living in Dublin
    I will send my number in a message if you contact me
    Thanks a lot
    All the best


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  • #2
    1chippy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,716 ✭✭✭1chippy


    Out of curiousity and in relation to another thread. realistically what are you hoping to get paid?


  • #3
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    1chippy wrote: »
    Out of curiousity and in relation to another thread. realistically what are you hoping to get paid?
    Well a bit more than what the dole pays in these times I'm not picky but I always give 100%


  • #4
    quietsailor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭quietsailor


    OP - you do realise €188 per week for a 40 hour week is €188/40 = €4.70 per hour. That's low - very low, especially if you prove you can fix equipment.

    Are you expecting to be fed while working as well - that costs circa €10 per day so you should add that to your wage ie you should view food received as money received.

    Don't forget about transport costs, it's not the farmers worry but you will have to pay them and on low wages it can add up to a significant percentage of your income.


    On the flip side, if this job can provide with you experience and knowledge for when you apply for jobs in the next few years it would be worth working for the summer at a low wage if you think the farmer will give you a glowing reference - maybe (s)he will let you write it yourself and (s)he sign it


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