Scubash 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Happy New Year to all you Sailors, Boaties, Yachties and others! It's a hole New Year so here comes a new post! I desperately need a job!! Been trying for over 4 months now, and no one will hire me because of my visa (working holiday visa). Everyone thinks I am just some backpacker who is gonna ditch my job after a couple of weeks. Well I can assure you that this is not the case at all! Every day I become a bigger and bigger addict to the Boating industry and the less I want to leave Auckland! I can probably move to Queenstown and surely find a job, but I moved to NZ to learn about all the ins and outs about boats. From the dirty work of building/maintenance to the fun aspect of sailing and drinking Rum!! If I move I wont be able to do what I came for! One day I want to own my own boat/business doing dive/sail charters around the world, and that is why I want to know all there is to know about boats. I want to be prepared to fix or at least know what is going on and not be fooled. I have all my hospitality and diving skills, now I just need the boat aspect of it all. So ideally I am trying to find a job that is in the boating industry. Since I arrived in NZ, I went from knowing nothing to....getting my competent crew sailing 10 days from Auckland to Bluff, got my STCW 95 as well as my MROC, have competed in several harbor races as well as long distance races including the Coastal Classic. (Always trying to get out on the water as much as I can...1 week after my appendix being removed I was back out racing again!) I have also scrapped, sanded, primed and anti-fouled a 40 ft boat and I am constantly learning how to fix various stuff on boats by observing, helping and doing. I may not know all the terminology 100% yet, but I am learning. I have gone from someone being a bit afraid about boats, to having a massive obsession and want to learn as much as I can. I especially love racing! (So I hope to find a job that doesn't stop me from being able to do this) I am going to continue my courses until I have received my Ocean Yacht-Masters..so I have a ways to go and experience to gain. So I would be greatly appreciative if anyone could help point me into the right direction on how to get into the biz or maybe put me in contact with someone else you think may be able to help me. I am not afraid to get dirty, or brake a nail...I will climb up masts or dive below the hulls. I am very determined and I promise, you will not be disappointed! There are a few out there who already know me and can confirm my enthusiasm and keenness!! If its not in the boating industry I am still keen to anything! If you would like to see my CV and cover letter just pop me a message and I will email it to you. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to read this and I hope that everyone had happy safe holidays! All the best wishes for the new year! Cheers! Ashley Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Bump ! Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks for the bump! Still looking!! Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Finally got some casual work teaching at a cooking school...anything else out there that I can fill the rest of my time with?? Would love something to do with boats...I am very keen to learn as much as I can! Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sorry I can't help directly but I admire your enthusiasm and determination. It is tough out there but I'm sure that with your attitude you'll land scomething eventually - stick at it! Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Sorry I can't help directly but I admire your enthusiasm and determination. It is tough out there but I'm sure that with your attitude you'll land scomething eventually - stick at it! Thank you very much! I take pride in my determination as well! I am sure I will get sorted..one day! Just hope it's sooner rather than later! Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Soo with this part time job I have its in the evening so it takes me away from the sailing, which is my reason for moving here! I have improved so much with racing, and it is a shame that I am unable to continue as often as before! I am really trying to find a day job so I can continue racing every afternoon, at least while we are still in summer. I am willing to do any job... so please if anyone knows of anything...drop me line! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
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