Author Topic: Sabie is back in the land of the employed (Read 18846 times)

Sabie · « **on:** December 29, 2013, 11:44:55 PM »

If you try and tell me that Facebook is a waist of time, I'll currently defend it to the death or unit I get hurt.

An old firey mate of mine from over 10 yeas ago found me via Facebook. He now has his own Security and training Business servicing mines and industry in the Bowen basin.

His RTO is due for audit in 2014 and wants me to come on board and prepare his company for the RTO audit and then continue on to maintain the RTO compliance.

He's a days drive away in Central Queensland but..... I don't have to move, I can work from home and any assistance I can provide in moving his company into the north Qld mines area will also be part of my brief.

No recruitment, no tests no medicals no selection criteria...

So I drive down to have a face to face meeting with him on Thursday.

The funny thing is, he was a new trainer I had to put through cert IV years ago and then mentor him into being a trainer. He'd heard I may be available and track me down as he knew I was the right person to help him and his company.

Howzthat.

So , to all my OzSTOC mates, keep your fingers crossed that all works out well......

gaz · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2013, 11:49:03 PM »

Shiney · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2013, 12:01:53 AM »

Awesome news Sabie

My fingures are crossed for you mate

(Although it is making typing difficult

)

Good luck mate

Streak · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2013, 12:07:43 AM »

Great stuff mate!

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2013, 05:44:43 AM »

Great news Sabie

Pockey

tj189 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2013, 06:47:47 AM »

nice, good luck

Wild Rose · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2013, 06:57:22 AM »

Great News Sabie

And you won't have to get up and go to work at midnight

Neale · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2013, 07:11:28 AM »

Great news mate.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2013, 10:13:40 AM »

Fantastic news Sabie.
Best case scenario - you get to work from home and keep the Amish beard

Brock · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2013, 11:57:48 AM »

Excellent news

Biggles · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2013, 01:05:29 PM »

And if you set up your desk properly, you won't even have to get out of bed!

How good is that!?

Glad you've made a break through. 2014 is looking better already.

Marcus · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2013, 02:47:01 PM »

Great to read mate. I'm sure I've asked before, but what do you do?

royst1100 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2013, 02:49:53 PM »

new year new opportunities

Whizz · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2013, 03:12:36 PM »

Well Done mate, really good news for the coming New Year!!

saaz · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2013, 03:44:37 PM »

Great to hear

So facebook can be used for some good

StinkyPete · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:30:56 PM »

Good news Sabie.

Sean · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:33:56 PM »

Fantastic news Sabie. We are all hoping it goes well for you.

Sabie · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2013, 05:05:40 PM »

Hi Marcus

I was a Career Fire Officer, I was stood Down on the 18th of September 2012, and dismissed on the 17th of April 2013.

I had a horrible boss who used the Newman Government Staff Reductions to get rid of me after I had lodged a bullying complaint against him.

The new job is right in line with what I was doing as the training manager/coordinator in as far as and (looks Like) I'll be the RTO compliance manager for this company, with the first task of getting the companies training material ready for audit in July 2014. After that it again looks like I'll continue as the RTO compliance manager, assist and/or deliver on some Specialist training as well as developing leads for the company in new mining ventures and bidding on contracts for existing mines.

The company specialises in Security, drug an alcohol testing and fire and rescue training.

Quote from: Marcus on December 30, 2013, 02:47:01 PM

Great to read mate. I'm sure I've asked before, but what do you do?

Marcus · « **Reply #18 on:** December 30, 2013, 05:21:02 PM »

Wow, sounds like it will suit you to the ground. Good luck mate, I'm sure you'll exceed

Sabie · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:22:38 AM »

It's kinda left a bit of a bad taste about the fire service I'm afraid Gavo. Although I'm still a Volunteer after much persuasion by the Local Volunteers.

The Area Admin found my National Medal and Service Medal locked in the managers safe, she told the Volunteer Captain of the brigade I joined, he went in and demanded my medals and was told no, the manager believed I didn't deserve them. After some threats about writing to the GG as to why theses medals hadn't been awarded and why they've been locked in a safe for 2 years, the manager reluctantly released them on the proviso that they weren't awarded at any function and that I wasn't to ever wear them. Yep, sure.

The brigade presented them to me at the Christmas doo earlier this month with a standing ovation from the vollies. Very, very humbling and wasn't able to hold my tears back.

So, yep, kinda done with fire services, so no red ST

I'll stick with my blue baby

Quote from: Gavo on December 30, 2013, 11:47:49 PM

Quote from: Sabie on December 30, 2013, 05:05:40 PM
Hi Marcus

I was a Career Fire Officer, I was stood Down on the 18th of September 2012, and dismissed on the 17th of April 2013.

I had a horrible boss who used the Newman Government Staff Reductions to get rid of me after I had lodged a bullying complaint against him.

The new job is right in line with what I was doing as the training manager/coordinator in as far as and (looks Like) I'll be the RTO compliance manager for this company, with the first task of getting the companies training material ready for audit in July 2014. After that it again looks like I'll continue as the RTO compliance manager, assist and/or deliver on some Specialist training as well as developing leads for the company in new mining ventures and bidding on contracts for existing mines.

The company specialises in Security, drug an alcohol testing and fire and rescue training.

Quote from: Marcus on December 30, 2013, 02:47:01 PM
Great to read mate. I'm sure I've asked before, but what do you do?

In saying all that im suprised you dont have a Red one

Sabie · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:30:46 AM »

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on December 30, 2013, 10:13:40 AM

Fantastic news Sabie.
Best case scenario - you get to work from home and keep the Amish beard

Hey Cerebral, you know in the Amish community only the Men wear beards .... and the boys are clean shaven.

So Brother Cerebral, at Ballarat we can have us a good old fashioned barn raising........ What do ye say my Son.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2013, 09:45:24 AM »

Quote from: Sabie on December 31, 2013, 01:30:46 AM

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on December 30, 2013, 10:13:40 AM
Fantastic news Sabie.
Best case scenario - you get to work from home and keep the Amish beard

Hey Cerebral, you know in the Amish community only the Men wear beards .... and the boys are clean shaven.

So Brother Cerebral, at Ballarat we can have us a good old fashioned barn raising........ What do ye say my Son.

T'is a good day to raise a barn , English .
May well be hoisting a few of the devils brew too

Couch · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:17:35 PM »

What a total prick he'd have to be!!

Good luck with the new position, I hope all goes according to plan!!

Quote from: Sabie on December 31, 2013, 01:22:38 AM

It's kinda left a bit of a bad taste about the fire service I'm afraid Gavo. Although I'm still a Volunteer after much persuasion by the Local Volunteers.

The Area Admin found my National Medal and Service Medal locked in the managers safe, she told the Volunteer Captain of the brigade I joined, he went in and demanded my medals and was told no, the manager believed I didn't deserve them. After some threats about writing to the GG as to why theses medals hadn't been awarded and why they've been locked in a safe for 2 years, the manager reluctantly released them on the proviso that they weren't awarded at any function and that I wasn't to ever wear them. Yep, sure.

The brigade presented them to me at the Christmas doo earlier this month with a standing ovation from the vollies. Very, very humbling and wasn't able to hold my tears back.

So, yep, kinda done with fire services, so no red ST I'll stick with my blue baby

Diesel · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2013, 03:03:18 PM »

Good luck Sabie - medals in that line of work are certainly NOT handed out frivously and certainly ARE well deserved. Wear 'em with pride ol mate, and best of luck with the job prospect.

Cheers, Diesel

StinkyPete · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2013, 03:32:31 PM »

Quote from: Diesel on December 31, 2013, 03:03:18 PM

Good luck Sabie - medals in that line of work are certainly NOT handed out frivously and certainly ARE well deserved. Wear 'em with pride ol mate, and best of luck with the job prospect.
Cheers, Diesel

Agreed! The National Medal is awarded by the Governor General for Long and Diligent Service, in protecting life and property at some risk to yourself. Someone has completed the nomination and reference documents to confirm that your service has met the criteria, as the awards are not sent out automatically. I know, as I have been part of the process and completed such documentation for others. Nobody had the right to withhold them from you once they had been awarded by the Governor General. There would be a similar process for the Fire Service Award.

You have my heartfelt congratulations for the awards, recognizing the great service you have given to the community.

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Author Topic: Sabie is back in the land of the employed (Read 18846 times)