The bitterness and pain of Australian students studying and working in Australia

The bitterness and pain of international students studying and working in Australia. Some people say that studying abroad without working life is not perfect. And I think part-time job is an indispensable life experience in one's study abroad career. The taste of working life, whether sour, sweet, bitter or spicy, is an indelible and important experience in my life. The following is my work and life in Australia, hoping to help my classmates who are already in Australia or about to go to Australia. Apply for individual tax number

Australia's tax system is quite sound and complex. In order to prevent tax evasion, the tax bureau has taken a series of strict measures. Personal tax number is one of the measures. People pay personal income tax to the government every year. The amount of tax paid varies from person to person, so I won't repeat it here.

Almost all people living in Australia have their own tax file number, which has many uses. Whether you are looking for a job, applying for social welfare or opening an account in a bank (for citizens), you need to provide your personal tax number. International students can also apply for a personal tax number. According to the regulations of the Australian government, international students work no more than 20 hours a week to subsidize their living expenses, and their income must be taxed by the government. Generally speaking, the employer has deducted the tax payable when paying. The Australian government does not force you to apply for a personal tax number, but if you don't have your own tax number, the government will charge you a higher tax rate. The method of applying for a tax number is simple. You only need to fill in an application form for tax file number, and you can get it at the nearest Australian Taxation Bureau. If you don't want to pay taxes, many employers will welcome you to work illegally, which is convenient for everyone. Immigration doesn't know either, but be careful not to be betrayed by friends. If you sue, you will be in big trouble.

Ways to find a job

1, check newspaper advertisements. Major newspapers all over the country have vacancy columns, and most advertisements are on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are application requirements, contact number or address in the advertisement. Some people are afraid of English communication problems, so they can look up Chinese newspapers and find advertisements. Here are some examples (it is recommended to enlarge and see clearly after downloading).

2. Go to the employment agency. There are many employment agencies in Australia. Go there to register for consultation. There is also a Commonwealth Employment Service (CES) run by the Australian government, which is called the Employment Center by the locals. There are offices in major cities in Australia, where job seekers can ask, but this is a very formal way to find a job, and generally there will be more professional people to find it.

3. Go to the door to apply for a job. Some people have difficulty calling in English to find a job, so they go directly to factories, shops and restaurants to find a job, and many people are successful.

4. Recommended by relatives and friends.

How to write a cover letter

A cover letter is an important part of a job application. For some vacancies, the employer requires the job seeker to provide a written application, which includes all the information related to the position:

Your name, address and telephone number.

Request date

The name of the occupation you applied for.

Where did you see this advertisement?

What's your interest in this position?

Your resume, including name, age, education, work experience, specialties, interests, personality, achievements, certificates and copies, etc.

If you are not sure about writing a cover letter, you can find a service company that writes a cover letter for you in the newspaper, and the cost is not high.

My thoughts on work

I got paid today, although it's not much, except rent and bus fare, there is not much left. But after all, this job is easy, only ten hours a week, plus there is food every time, so there is no other expenses.

Speaking of the boss, I have to say that he is very kind to me. Seeing him teach his daughter a lesson, I am happier as his employee. Actually, I feel very lucky. At first, I was too honest to say that I had no work experience, but later I ran into a wall everywhere. As a result, I called him and he said to get familiar with it. I was angry and said confidently, "If every boss wants employees with work experience, people without work experience will never have a chance to work." You give me a chance, I can learn all the so-called experiences in one day, and then do better than those experienced people.

The boss may have been scared by my imposing manner and gave me that chance. Although the salary is not high, it is still very good, as can be seen from my daily dishes.

Eggplant was fried with eggplant at first. Although eggplant is a famous dish in Northeast China, it is really not enough for me as a carnivore. Later, it started with Sanxian. This is a famous dish, the price is 10.8 USD. This is specially written. I started eating shredded pork with fish flavor this week. Although it is small shredded pork, it is also a meat dish, isn't it? I was moved by the fact that I don't like Zhou Xingxing. Holding chopsticks and shouting "pork chops ~", what moved me most was that the huge shrimp fried the melon I didn't like very much. Shrimp is a single digit, but it won by its head. Hehe, to be honest, I'm looking forward to next week's food. But I think it's best to eat shrimp

Then talk about some strange guests I met. The first place is a white lady who speaks authentic Northeast dialect. When I was embarrassed to ask her in English, "Do you need any help?" She replied in authentic Northeast dialect: "Hey ~ Give me a leek jiaozi ~" At that time, her chin was probably at the position of her chest. It turns out that my husband is from the northeast, hehe, the half-blood daughter is lovely.

The second place is for a white man GG who is absolutely fashionable in dress (I am afraid to think that he is an uncle, but as far as his powder Q is concerned, he is GG). This GG has a hole in his face, and his black nails are about half the length of my little finger. It is a ponytail, but his forehead is a little bald (this is ignored). Typical image of middle-aged people. As a result, GG calmly sat in his seat and smiled at my busy spouse. Suddenly I feel that 40 degrees is not so hot. When I was free to order for him, he gave me a shy expression and said softly, "Give me a fried pork chop and a cable sling. And ~ ~ ~ can I have a dietcoca? " The one behind him paused, then glanced at me with green eyes, as if to say, "What's the matter? I just want a diet coke. Do you have a problem with this? " Of course, I politely brought him a diet coke. Alas ~ I guess I can't get such a "soul-killing" expression when my eyes cramp.

The third place went to a foreign couple, GG is Xiaobai, MM is generous and beautiful China MM, they are frequent visitors, and I have seen them many times as a novice. It's not that there are no western restaurants around. Every time GG comes to the Chinese restaurant, it's for MM. Every time GG takes an outside seat, he helps MM clean cups and set dishes. I was very moved to see it. Only when I came here did I know how difficult it is to talk about a love in a foreign country, and how difficult it is for people from different cultural backgrounds and languages to live together. But they gave me the impression that they were happy. GGMM is not a very talkative person. They eat quietly. Never tell me what to do. GG got up to get a bowl and spoon. I am happy every time I see them. I hope GGMM will be happy forever.

There are many interesting guests. I haven't met any bad guests. Foreigners speak English and order food, and they are also very sympathetic to me. They always tell me which one is on the menu. Then an interesting guest clicked on the number and told me that he wanted D5. Then he looked at me waiting for a while, and he began to laugh.

I feel very happy after work. Now I can afford my own life and feel very capable. I think there are two things that can help you when you encounter setbacks, persistence and smile. Tell yourself to hold on, hold on, when you think you can't take any more. When you make a mistake, excuses and complaints are useless. Give the guest a smile and give yourself a smile and say, "I'm sorry." And do the right thing, that's all.

My life, I said it myself.

I have been in Australia for more than 4 years, and it only takes 4 days to work together, almost one day a year. However, there are quite a few four types of industries I contact. Some friends must have said that I just can't stand the pain at first sight. Actually, I really can't stand suffering. Don't talk about this, talk about work!

First, pizza. In fact, this job is really not so tiring, much better than when I was a handyman in a hotel. However, the income is too small. After a busy night, the gas money was deducted. I add up to an average of 3 yuan per hour. I'm still wondering if I can work in Australia with a lower salary than me. I've been thinking about it for two years, but I can't figure it out. If you know, let me know by the way and let me comfort myself. So I can't do it. If you do it again, is there something wrong with your brain? !

I had two kinds of fun delivering pizza that night.

The first thing: when I look at the map to find the address, the more I look at this word, the more familiar it becomes. Oh, it suddenly dawned on me that there was still this street in FASHION ST FASHION. At that time, I felt very NB, driving all the way, and wanted to live in a, um, rich street another day. Sounds good, very imposing. About 5 minutes later, I knocked at the door, but when I opened the door, I froze. Oh, my God, that girl is so beautiful, about 20 years old, and the lights at home are dim. I guess the adults are not at home. I forgot what I was doing at that time. I didn't realize I was a fucking delivery man until that woman came out of my hand and asked me how much the pizza cost. I said the price, who knows. I'm not crazy. She seems to have no change in her hand. She called another woman to pay. * * This woman is more beautiful than that one just now. How can you live in such a beautiful room? Isn't this a mistake? Why is the light so dim? My eyes went straight when he gave me the money. I didn't reflect it until people closed the door and walked to the car. I scold myself, you can't say it's free. You can die if you lose 1 or more. I just want to pay back the money. On second thought, it was estimated that if I knocked on the door, they might call the police, so I left depressed. * *, so beautiful, two. After watching The Extinct Man, I scolded the director. Shoot early, and I can learn something. Isn't that woman in the movie especially fond of delivering food? It is estimated that the two girls I delivered pizza that day can't say that they both like it. How can one of them like it! ) Otherwise, the lights are so dim! ! !

The second one, I am lazier than the first one, that is, I sent a pizza, and it was 5C, and people didn't want it. The next day, my friend asked me if I had a tip. I said yes, 5C, and the woman said no? It doesn't matter. My friend told me at that time, 5C, you threw it on the ground and said no? It doesn't matter. I think we should do it that day and see what that person's expression is.

In this way, the night of 1 passed.

Like some hotel handyman, it is recommended not to go if you can eat. It makes you exhausted and the boss is crazy about it. I worked for seven hours without rest, going to the toilet or drinking water. The boss is still looking for a job with my visa, and I used a transitional visa at that time. When I got better, my boss called me three times, and I didn't care. At that time, I felt that my boss didn't like me and that my level was too low. I didn't know my level was not low until my boss called me three times, but I quit.

The work of selling things, it is estimated that my level is too low, and people tried once and didn't reply to me. Forget it, I was 30 minutes late for my first appearance! What impression do you think I give? I didn't mean to be late I remember the time wrong. I originally recorded it at 1 1: 30 165438. When I arrived, my boss said I was late. I looked at my watch and it was only more than 20 seconds late. I admired my boss at that time. Even 20 seconds counts me as late. His concept of time is better than Bill's.

Anyway, I can't write anything, and I feel that my speech is disorganized. I'd better forget it. I haven't found a writer to write it. It is estimated that it would be very interesting if it were written by a writer.

Foreign restaurant workers

It has been three years since I came to Australia. Like most international students in China, I have experienced several job hunting, part-time jobs and job hopping in these three years. Like most international students, I have enriched my experience from various work experiences, gained my life experience and improved my understanding of Australia and Australians. Sometimes when I meet a friend who just landed, I will ask: How to find a job? What job will be suitable for us international students? Working for China or for ghosts? ,? How to do this kind of work may be a natural nagging relationship, and my answers to them are usually lengthy. But then again, this answer should be wordy-because it can't be explained clearly in a few words. So now I'm here to write down my repeated long speech for your reference. Please forgive me if I feel too nagging.

About restaurants

For the sake of explanation, I personally divide the foreign restaurants in Australia into three categories: coffee/cake/sandwich/fish/chips shops, chain fast food restaurants and large restaurants. Generally speaking, the first two stores do not necessarily provide table service, and the third one needs you to provide more professional table service. For the waitress, providing table service means tipping. Because this kind of shop usually checks out after meals, not before meals. If you check out before the meal, the customer will have no chance to tip because the money has already been paid! If you don't have any experience before, I personally suggest starting with a shop without table service, because it won't be too difficult.

About wages

As far as I know, in NSW, the legal minimum wage for restaurant workers is above 12 yuan. But the legal minimum wage in other states may be relatively low. Generally speaking, hourly wages are full-time.

advantages and disadvantages

The benefits are actually quite many. The first is a good income. It says there is at least 12 yuan in an hour. If you have a lot of experience and expertise (such as making all kinds of coffee), you will improve on this basis. The wages of temporary workers are also slightly higher, but the working hours per week are not long. If you only do that job, you can't spend your living expenses. I wrote it in the title? Foreigners? Restaurant workers, because China people usually pay you less than the legal minimum wage. But if a boss in China gives you a better offer, you can accept it. Secondly, it is relatively easy to find a job. Because Australians are usually used to buying a cup of coffee on their way to work in the morning or at 2 or 3 pm, and buying a sandwich for lunch at noon. So coffee sandwich shops abound (especially in office buildings). There are more shops, so there are more natural opportunities. On the other hand, this kind of job often doesn't require you to have a PR, because it doesn't require you to work in the company for a long time like an office job, and there is no trouble in job handover (there is nothing to follow up). Anyway, you are free to come and go. In fact, even if you are looking for an employee, it's good to be a waiter/waitress until you find one, at least you won't be overly nervous financially. For students, we can only work 20 hours a week, and many jobs in this restaurant are part-time, so it is more suitable for our visa requirements. Many Hollywood stars worked as waiters before they became famous (Harrison Ford even became a carpenter), because having a job is better than not having a job, and having some money is better than having no money.

Do I fit?

Usually when people ask me this kind of question, I will answer him:? Release? Really? Remove these words. ? But after careful consideration, I think there will still be some people who are not suitable for this kind of work. I remember someone told me that there are two kinds of jobs in the world: one needs man-machine dialogue and the other needs everyone to talk. So-called? Man-machine dialogue? That is, dealing with machines. ? Everybody talks? , is dealing with people. Some people are only suitable for one of them, while others are suitable for both. So you'd better make sure you like it? Everybody talks? Type. What's more, English should be a little basic, at least listening and oral communication are not too big obstacles.

My views on working and saving money in Australia

The Australian government stipulates that international students should work 20 hours a week, but I don't think people should work 20 hours a week in general. The living expenses may be COVER, but there are other things besides living expenses, such as books. If you go to college, books are expensive. I bought three books and two exercise books and spent more than 400 yuan. It costs money to have a party, and it costs money to go out by car. If a girl loves you deeply and you love her deeply, the price will be even greater. Therefore, work is good, which is good for international students to experience life, but don't hold the idea of earning some money by working, because there are many places to spend money, and working may not necessarily earn a reason. Especially when there is no holiday, your university will not make you relaxed. Learning is the most important thing to know what you are doing here.

It is necessary to save money when going out, but I remind you: no matter how to save money, you must eat and drink well. It's nothing to wear outside. Dressing habits here in Australia are casual and it doesn't matter. But you can't keep what you put in your stomach. Don't buy things you shouldn't buy to save money. Although it is overdue, it is cheap. We can't save the money Of course, the Australian government stipulates that some expired foods can continue to be sold, but be careful. Last time my roommate bought two packs of instant noodles. The material inside is harder than stone, so it is impossible to eat any more.

The problem of eating is treated equally during school and during holidays. Many people have this idea after coming to Australia. At school, I forgot three meals a day and holidays, so I just ate instant noodles or something (I think so). This idea is completely wrong. The body is a constantly running organism, not a computer. You can also turn off the machine and take a nap or something. Don't lose your health at any time. That's the cost of studying, working and living in Australia. The cost is gone, let alone making a profit. We gave money to Australia, gave our youth to Australia, and finally gave our lives to Australia, so we can lose a lot. I have a brother in Beijing who surprised me a few days ago and said it doesn't matter if I have a holiday. He spends 20 yuan for a week, and it is conceivable that he is slim, like a big hanger. So take care of yourself and cherish your life.