How's the job situation in Townsville at the moment?
Hi, I'm currently looking for a job that can help me qualify for a second visa extension, regardless of the location. I was wondering what the job market is like in Townsville at the moment.
I was considering both Townsville and Mackay because I heard that hospitality work there can count toward a second visa extension. However, I've also been told that there are already a lot of backpackers in those areas and not many jobs available.
I'm also thinking about applying to a meat processing factory in Toowoomba. The problem is that I'm a small Asian woman and I'm not physically very strong. A lot of people have told me that the work is extremely demanding and that I might not be able to handle it for long. To be honest, I've never done physically demanding work back hometown either, so the idea is a little intimidating.
At the same time, my English isn't great enough for some other jobs. I can communicate and speak, but my listening skills are still quite weak, which makes the decision difficult.
I've already been in Australia for 11 days and I'm still unsure about what direction to take. I feel a bit lost at the moment, so I'd really appreciate any advice about Townsville or other options that might suit my situation.
Thank you.
+ As for my background, I majored in ceramics and have experience using ZBrush, character figure modeling, and 3ds Max. However, I don't think those skills are very useful for finding work in my current situation. In terms of work experience, I have about one year of café experience and can make basic latte art. Other than that, most of my experience is from part-time jobs and customer service work.