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Hi Everyone,

My temp contract will come to an end at the end of this year, as the person I filled in for
will be returning after long leave. I remember reading in another post about how useful it would
be if there were lab techies available on a casual basis, eg. to cover for sick leave, study leave or
any other short term reasons or just simply if workload was hectic for a while.

So, what I'm really asking is, do you think there will be enough work to stay casual and earn at least a part-time salary
of around 20 hours a week? Or should I just focus on finding a proper job?
I am limiting this idea to the northern beaches in Sydney.

Your thoughts please! Thanks in advance for your comments!

Labtechie70

I work for independent school and if I am away for a day, they do not replace me, so there may not be enough work in independent schools. I am not sure, how it works in states schools. There should be some job ads coming up early next term.
Lada

I am in the same boat as Lada. i don't get replaced,if i know i am going to be away I have to get the work done for that day before hand.
Sorry..
With the government looking at slashing funds to schools,i am guessing support staff hours will be the first to go.

Thanks for your replies, I guess I should start looking out for something now...