Not much to update really. I've now moved packing sheds and also changed from night shifts to day shifts so can only work one job at a time. The day shifts are a killer, as I start at 6am and finish around 16:30. The good thing is I only work 2-3 days a week packing and pick for the rest of the week. Also, the Renmark shed packs lemons, limes, grapefruits and all types of oranges (I'm going to be a pro packer by the end of the season). I seem to spend most of my ...

Im currently working with a killer. OK, It’s not quite as bad as it sounds. After working for the last month picking various types of orange, we’ve now all moved to a new section and have noticed a large increase in the number of spiders. One of which is only small but has a distinctive red mark on it’s back. After initially dismissing it as just another spider, a friend mentioned it to our supervisor who then informed us to be careful as they are highly ve...

Well, i must say I'm totally sick of the sight of oranges. Only 10 more weeks and my visa will be complete, woohoo :). I have made so many friends at the packing shed, and also starting to pick up different languages. I travel to and from work everyday with Alenna, who is from Hong Kong. We go fruit picking from 8.30 till 1.30, then packing from 4.30 till 1.30am. Alenna is teaching me little bits of Chinese each day, which so far is going well. Alenna amazes me w...

Just a quick update from down under. My packing job interview was successful and started the new role on Tuesday. I had to also attend a fitness test to get this job, not to sure why you need to show people that you can do numerous star jumps and squats. I have been scheduled on the late shift 4.30pm - 2am) which is a bit of a pain, but i have asked to change to the early shirt(fingers crossed). I'm still currently doing the fruit picking in the morning (yeah i k...

Fruit picking is now going really well, as i have moved to a different section with bigger oranges. I have met two people from Taiwan who are my row mates and we often stop for chats which makes the day go quicker. I have an interview tomorrow for an orange packer/sorter job. The money is really good and also qualifies for my second year visa. Fingers crossed that the interview goes well. I think i may miss the picking, but i will earn over double money wise in a...