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Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« on: April 11, 2013, 01:41:41 PM »
There has been discussion re OzSToc evolving over time and what its structure will look like. I think it will help the discussion if we know the balance between working and retired members and those who are overworked  :-(((

This will help us understand members availability when rides, RTE's are planned i.e weekday versus weekend.

Example - I am a Paramedic on rotating roster, oncall 24hrs a day and only get 1 weekend off a month, I also am a retained Fire Fighter NSW Fire and Rescue oncall 24hrs a day, I am a Director on the board of the RSL club, I volunteer with ST John Ambulance at a regional professional level.

Planning to get to rides is harder on weekends so weekdays would probably fit better for me. Let us know how you fit your riding in  :grin

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2013, 02:00:34 PM »
Example - I am a Paramedic on rotating roster, oncall 24hrs a day and only get 1 weekend off a month, I also am a retained Fire Fighter NSW Fire and Rescue oncall 24hrs a day, I am a Director on the board of the RSL club, I volunteer with ST John Ambulance at a regional professional level.

Geez dude. Not much else to do in West Wylong? Can't fit in anything else?
 

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2013, 02:03:44 PM »
Geez - I forgot to say married - Thats takes up a far bit of my time  :o :law :well :grin
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2013, 03:20:28 PM »
I'm semi-retired - that doesn't fit into your poll. I work about 10 hours a month and ride the rest of the time.
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2013, 03:23:26 PM »
While not in the league of Tony, I am Working Full time, Own a Work wear & Safety Business with my Sister and my parents, work around 65-70 hours/6 days a week.

2 young kids at school, attempting to plan a wedding,  fiancee works full time as well, we live off our Year planner to get free time to do things such as spend time together, do stuff with the kids, go to rides, and take some time to myself  :rofl

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2013, 03:56:56 PM »
What about unemployed tony?
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2013, 04:04:34 PM »
Retired and volunteering.   I'm busier now than I was when I was working, but different busy, where I choose. :thumbsup
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2013, 04:26:25 PM »
Voted for "Retired - Ride time not an issue" but have about 18 years of neglect to fix at home, grandfather duties, my monther is 94 (95 in July) is in a nursing home near Penrith heance 8 to 10 trips per year of about 2 to 3 days to Penrith (so there goes one month). . Theresa is still workinfg so also do a few domestic jobs around the home.
Also doing a reasonable amount of travel. This calendar year will see me with a total 7 weeks overseas and about 10 weeks within Australia. So ride time is a little bit of an issue. Gee life is hard  :grin
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2013, 04:45:43 PM »
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2013, 05:27:31 PM »
I'm refired, not retired. Was 'let go' from my previous job in Newcastle NSW 6mths ago at age 61, and am now working in Whyalla SA, (lucky me). Only 3.5yrs to go to to be my own 'boss', well, almost my own boss, the missus is still around. Looking forward to many happy miles, and smiles.
 

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2013, 05:43:57 PM »
I went for retired and volunteer as that is the closest to where I am at.  I have no problems with mid week rides but realise others don't.  I have to fit in between other ride commitments, and I haven't even started to look at volunteering as yet.

When suggesting ride dates and places yet another factor to work with, one which I am well aware of with our many members who are part of emergency services (hope that is the correct general term!)

I am looking forward to some discussions in Maryborough about how all this fits in the mix of organising events  :think1
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2013, 06:19:29 PM »
Same primary employment as Tony, Paramedic with NSW Ambulance Service for the last 22 years.....and same roster as Tony....when not onduty/on-call with ASNSW.......then On-Call with the NSW VRA (Volunteer Rescue Association) as Rescue Trainer/Operator.

Mrs ST2UP who loves to ride as much as i do is a Nurse at the local hospital doing shift work.

18 year old and 13 year old at home.....

So from a day ride point of view we have more days off mid-week, but with enough notice (months and even years for longer rides) can and will make it work.

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2013, 09:00:00 PM »
Retired sparky, wife employed full time, my 2nd daughter has been bitten by the Black Dog so I have the responsibility of getting my grandson off to school and afternoon pickups, cleaning house, maintaining 2.5 acres and cooking meals.

Apart from all that I have stuff all to do.
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2013, 11:11:06 AM »
I work a rotating roster of 4 days on 4 days off so RTE's during the week has possibilitys :runyay
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2013, 12:00:21 PM »
2 on 1 off

consisting 12 days work 9 nights 8 days home

Sometimes 5 days on and 2 days off doesnt look too bad
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2013, 12:17:09 PM »
Was forced to become unemployed in February 13, desperately looking for a new job, otherwise I am a domestic king, can't afford to ride to much as I don't have an income, Debbie is still working full time and have our 17 year old son at home.
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2013, 07:19:49 PM »
I know where you are Sac. I'm there too.

Bit of heart bypass work in '11 with a three month window to recover.

Nineteen months later (Three looking for work) and I'm still income less.

Spent '12 studying to meet the change, but no go so far. :CB--

We're lucky the kids are grown ups, and working. (28yo & 24yo)

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2013, 08:30:13 PM »
Working full time at least 10 hours a day every second Sat & occasional Sunday too, No hols can be taken in March so I'll never get to the National Rally while I'm working  :cuss
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2013, 08:46:36 PM »
Working full time as a Funeral Director for the last 8 years and 3 and a half years part time prior to that. Some days have VERY long, draining  hours and weekends are also taken up at times. The missus also works for the same company so she at least understands the hours i have to work. Kids are all grown up but i definately dont get enough ride time as much as i want to.
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2013, 09:42:30 PM »
Back in Oct 2010 I was I finished work with Coles Express and relocated back to SA. Someone had to come back to SA and be there for our aged parents. My sis living in Calista wasn't able too, so that left poor ol' me.

So far I haven't found work over here, not even in the city where I can commute on a weekly basis. I wouldn't mind getting my truck licence but not able to get the assistance via the job search provider as it would cost to much.

If it wasn't for the 1100 we might be worse off. At least we can hook up the trailer and do a shopping and/or fishing trip at either Port Pirie or Port Augusta once a fortnight. Maybe a trip to dad's place in Loxton on another fortnight, friends in the city etc on another fortnight. If we just had the car I doubt we could do that every two weeks.

In winter the car just gets used to take the trailer over to the saw mill at Jamestown for the off cuts for our lounge fire. ($20 a trailer load, we pack it in)

Sometimes on the off pay week it gets a little tight but we still manage the 40km ride to Jamestown or the state forest on the Sunday.

Ozstoc has given us a chance to do something different even if it means combining an RTE with a shopping trip.

Our next item on the menu is this years border ride.........Just over 2000kms return for us......just over $200 fuel and two nights free camping........nice way to spend a week-end.


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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2013, 10:10:18 PM »
hi Alan,

Would like to catch up with you when you go to Port Augusta for a visit. I am in Whyalla, and it would be nice to meet and have a chat some time. If you give me some notice, we can meet up if it's ok with you.
 

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2013, 10:30:26 PM »
hi Alan,

Would like to catch up with you when you go to Port Augusta for a visit. I am in Whyalla, and it would be nice to meet and have a chat some time. If you give me some notice, we can meet up if it's ok with you.

I don't have an issue with that.........though not sure when I can get back on the bike after my hernia op.......see doc in a couple weeks.

We do get to Whyalla sometimes........my wayward daughter lives over there, as does one of my twin grand-daughters. Also Heather's Auntie has now moved over there so it's highly possible another trip over will happen when the doc gives the OK.
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2013, 09:12:08 PM »
Interesting 70% of members who answered the poll are working full time

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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2013, 07:42:25 AM »
work 5 days a week until early arvo and 4 hrs saturday till 9ish makeing it had to do saturday rides but can plan ahead
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Re: Still working or Retired - OzSToc demographics
« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2013, 10:26:56 PM »
Deputy Fire Control Officer with NSW Rural Fire Service at Picton. Work a 5 day week normally, unless its the Fire Danger Period, then can be anywhere, anytime. Have stuff on some weekends, but generally free.  Have a wife, Penny, who is showing signs of catching the bike bug and hope to have her fully infected in the next couple of weeks with a new acquisition. Am able to take time through the week if required but the weekends are normally easier. Seems to be a lot of emergency services people amongst this lot.


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