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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
Yeah, it does pay reasonably well. I found this job in the hidden job market. It was never advertised. Just got lucky, although it was calculated luck, just kept my name and resume out there in the places that I would have liked to work in...finally, it paid off.
Found most of my work in the hidden job market, over the years. Many jobs just don't get advertised. Usually get filled internally, via friends or people who walk off the street.  |
Absolutely, most jobs I have had have been a result of me approaching employers directly, even though no job was advertised. Didn't always get me work straight away, but often within a couple of months.
I have done a lot of hiring in my time, and few people realise that people *hate* the rigmarole of advertising, interviewing and hiring someone. You would nearly always take someone internally, was recommended or who approached you if they were fairly suitable. I only ever got one job from a want ad, the rest have been from the direct approach.
I have at least another 20 years working ahead of me though if I live that long. I've had cancer twice now, burned my face off once, screwed up my hand, had various internal bits removed, but I'm like an old timex...
It will take me that long just to pay of the HECS debt I am currently amassing ;^) and the youngest is only 5 and may well be living with me life-long, so I reckon I'll keep working until no-one wants me anymore
