2k a week for just standing around? Could older workers take up this job part-time?

Employment numbers are at record levels in Australia and that means businesses are looking for new workers to take up available jobs. The traffic control industry is one that is always looking for good, hard workers that will stand the test of time.

Tiktok user taheraraedd shared a typical week of her life as a traffic control worker in which she worked 40 hours total and made a pay-packet for the week of $2015.

She did mention a few downsides to the job. Some days she works 4 hours while others she may do 12 hours and that bad weather could see a shift disappear entirely without pay.

Would you consider working part-time as a traffic control worker during retirement?

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Not unless I was desperate....I need something that uses my brain

So condescending and negative

sjdeez, it takes a lot of brain power to avoid not being run over. Good chance to use your avoidance skills!

Well done for your initiative

Sure. It sounds like a no-brainer job. Just what I would be looking to do in my retirement, as long as it doesn't affect my pension. Why do people consider it a demeaning job. Every job has to be done and if it pays well why not.

I'd consider it if it didn't mess with my overall benefits.

 

If I thought I had the ability to focus totally without ever being distracted from what I was doing, I would do this job. It's not the brainless occupation that some seem to consider. Total concentration and focus takes a fair bit of energy and commitment. It's no small thing to be responsible for ensuring the safety of kids on our roads, or for any other road user. It's probably a bit boring sometimes if you're on a quiet road controlling only small amounts of traffic at a roadworks site, but you still have to be alert at all times. No good if you have physical issues and can't be on your feet for long periods of time either. It's a necessary job and I don't begrudge anyone being paid well if they are doing a good job. I do believe 'A laborer is worthy of his hire'

I agree, but as you mentioned people with disabilities, and I'm one who finds standing a problem without a stick, otherwise if you can talk, walk, and get on with other people including ranting motorists, go for it. It gets you out of your TV chair etc. 

Nothing wrong with doing that job, good on anyone who still has a work ethic and doesn't just want to just vegetate..only problem is the unfairness of the pension system which will eventually kill it..

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