hey all i'm an aussie wondering if i would be employed on a 1 year working visa in ireland in a supermarket. i've working in them here in oz for 10 years and don't mind them. loads of hours, all different shifts.
1
nona1
I don't think supermarkets expect their shop staff to sign up for a lifetime career, so you shouldn't have a problem.
2
jubbly
Also, it is wise to know that in UK, supermarkets pay their operators a lot less than in Oz. So check out the hourly rate. Do you happend to know what it is nona1?
Cheers :)
3
cogito
My students (16-18 yo) all seem easily able to pick up shifts. They get paid about £4.50 an hour, which is well in excess of the minimum for their age (£3.30). Sainsburys advertises that it pays in excess of the NMW. NMW for those aged 22 or over is £5.35; 19-21 is £4.20.
5
dinkee
Yep, its really easy to pick up work. Any type of ability earns promotion so you could earn a bit more that way.
Some shops pay better then others, so check the websites for details so you know where to target first.
Looking at your bio, when you come over in 2207, you may not be physically able to work in a supermarket!!
6
carraig
The minimum wage in Ireland is 8 Euro something. I can imagine that you'll get a lot of competition from Eastern Europeans. But you have the advantage that you are experienced and speak English. Only yesterday I've seen in the local rag plenty of job adverts with the small note: excellent English required.
Some of the larger supermarkets (Dunnes, Tesco) are open 24 hours. I think there is always an opportunity to work at least the night shift. Lidl is always looking for staff, by the way. Best thing is to apply when over here and start right away. Or have a look at there websites.
Don't know about the working visa though. Have you got one already? Otherwise EU-members will always be prefered.
Good luck!
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