TA @ Cashrewards

tightarse on 29/10/2015 - 13:47
Last edited 30/01/2024 - 11:23 by 1 other user

Hi all. Thought I'd share my good news story with you.

Just over two weeks ago I approached Cashrewards for this deal and immediately was born a strong bond and friendship with Andrew, the owner & MD. Two days later I again contacted Andrew for this deal. He could sense in my voice something was wrong, so I told him I'd just been given notice my job had been off-shored. He told me to get on a plane to Sydney to meet and discuss a few things with him. I was blown away. What was close to being the worst day of my life, was quite possibly turning out to be the best.

So a few days later, off I went to Sydney. We met, we spoke, and we spoke some more. We came up with a stack of ways to improve Cashrewards and make it the number 1 goto shopping website in Australia. He was even kind enough to take me to his home for lunch where I met the rest of his family. Words cannot describe how genuinely kind Andrew is. His business acumen is second to none. He offered me a job that day. It was just too good to refuse.

Out of courtesy, he also arranged a call with our very own Scotty, just so he was aware what was going on, and that there'd be no conflict of interest. I'll be performing a variety of tasks but primarily focusing on vendor negotiations, bringing in new clients, getting better deals, etc etc. Obviously, posting on OzB will not stop. I will post as a 'rep' for any Cashrewards deal, as 'associated' for deals indirectly related to Cashrewards, and of course there's all the other deals I'll continue to post as per normal. I'm not going anywhere.

I find it incredible to think I'll be earning a full-time income from doing something I absolutely love. I'll be working out of Melbourne, with regular trips to Sydney. I'm 100% committed to making this work, and I'll make sure everyone benefits. I won't leave anything unexplored.

I hope you all have a wonderful day, and looking forward to posting my very first deal as a Cashrewards rep. All the very best - TA.

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  • alwaysis on 29/10/2015 - 21:09
    +1

    Congratulations :)

  • eug on 29/10/2015 - 21:12
    +5

    Congrats! Always good to hear positive news for a change. Glad you weren't trying to get out of a traffic infringement, speeding in NSW, worrying about Masters, or being annoyed by Westfield's parking charges.

  • PVA on 29/10/2015 - 21:18
    +1

    man, isn't life great? Amazing how things turn around.
    Well done TA and for CashRewards too.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2015 - 21:25
    +1

    Thanks Andrew! Congrats TA! :)

  • fozzie on 29/10/2015 - 21:27
    +2

    Congrats Ta, that's good Karma for all the good you have been doing on here. :)

  • Eg51 on 29/10/2015 - 21:27
    +1

    Congratulations TA, looking forward to more posts from you!!

  • BALLE BALLE on 29/10/2015 - 21:34
    +1

    Congrats TA you truly deserve it :)

  • cannedhams on 29/10/2015 - 21:42
    +1

    You've saved me a lot of money over the years man, glad someone came through for you. You're a legend.

  • justinh93 on 29/10/2015 - 21:42
    +1

    Congratulations TA, your contributions here have been invaluable! Great to see it paying off. :)

  • rgr on 29/10/2015 - 21:53
    +1

    amazing - it was eventual really. you deserved all of it.

  • tassieeagle on 29/10/2015 - 21:57
    +1

    So happy for you TA, good karma always comes back. Good luck with the new job

  • babezaves on 29/10/2015 - 21:57
    +1

    Thanks for sharing TA!!! Good luck on your new venture and keep up the good work :)

  • ednamekin on 29/10/2015 - 21:59
    +1

    Is there anyone more deserving? Your Udemy and Kindle deals have made me at least 5 times more knowledgeable before, and the countless *arse deals let me enjoy fancy food once in a while (from saving so much).

  • andyken on 29/10/2015 - 22:00
    +1

    congratulation TArse

  • moogi27 on 29/10/2015 - 22:02
    +1

    Wow that's amazing! Congratulations!

  • bbourizk on 29/10/2015 - 22:22

    Good on ya cocky.

  • tikei on 29/10/2015 - 22:24
    +1

    Warm fuzzy story! Congrats!

  • mariosensei on 29/10/2015 - 22:27
    +1

    Well done. Keep up the good work and all the best

  • GameChanger on 29/10/2015 - 22:58
    +1

    TA you offshore your OzB job overseas ;)

    I'm glad you got a new job, nothing more sad than someone who is unemployed dying for a job.

    Best of luck with the new job.

  • newozbargainermelb on 29/10/2015 - 23:01
    +6

    Cashrewards too found a bargain in Ozb :). Thanks for all your hardwork. I used to wonder whether you sleep at all. Good luck for your new position. Btw, would you mind if I ask what were you before joining Cashrewards? How did you manage to post so many deals?

  • Mysterious on 29/10/2015 - 23:10
    +5

    I'm curious about what job you did that got off shored?

    • GameChanger on 29/10/2015 - 23:14
      +3

      Very mysterious.

      • chill on 30/10/2015 - 01:05
        +3

        Some how I think that part may remain a mystery

        • GameChanger on 30/10/2015 - 02:05

          Would hope not :(

          Though given the nature of the new job, you can somewhat figure out what TA skill set was. I think he might have worked in the IT industry?

        • Mysterious on 30/10/2015 - 14:11

          @gamechanger:

          That was my curiosity whether it was IT related.

    • CVonC on 30/10/2015 - 04:54
      +1

      +1

      care to share TA?

      congrats btw

    • Stopback on 16/02/2024 - 09:25
      -5

      I'm guessing it was a job that didn't require much hours given the dude was on ozbargain so much

  • McFly on 30/10/2015 - 00:06

    Thanks in advance for all the forthcoming arserewards.

  • crml on 30/10/2015 - 00:09

    Congrats TA! Really happy for you mate :)

  • monty.melb on 30/10/2015 - 00:11

    Congrats TA

  • linkii on 30/10/2015 - 00:36

    Congrats TA.
    I was gonna message them but since you're here. Do you think you can do any deals with optus contract plans?

    Seems like you have rewards for Telstra and vodafone but not optus.

  • hypie on 30/10/2015 - 00:55

    Don't know you personally TA, but you deserve it mate. Glad people still get rewarded for their effort. A++ Cashrewards.

  • oldspice on 30/10/2015 - 01:20

    Holy crap congratulations TA! It's incredible how all your hard work (as a hobby) has paid off and you can find a job through Ozbargain!

  • Lancerx on 30/10/2015 - 01:33

    Congratz..now get Coles Myer gift card on board with 10% discount please ;)

  • cantstanzya on 30/10/2015 - 02:04
    +5

    I had a dream that TA was carrying me in his arms towards the checkout as a massive wave of ozbargainers began to gain on us at increasing speed.

    • cuppaciano on 30/10/2015 - 19:48

      Hmm I always thought TA is a lady :/

      • eug on 30/10/2015 - 20:23

        How come? You don't know many men with As that are T?

  • spal on 30/10/2015 - 04:49

    Congratulations on getting the best deal of your life mate!!! Your passion and love is oozing out of your post. Any employer will be happy to have you. This is a win for all, including us. All the best.

  • trieup on 30/10/2015 - 06:29
    +1

    congratulations TA. Now you can earn money from what your love to do.

  • coprocessor8087 on 30/10/2015 - 06:41

    This is great! Now we finally have an insider within CashRewards. Congratulations TA, or should we start calling you CTA.
    Let's start with 7.5% off Wish egift card from CashRewards. We know you can do it!

  • eneloop on 30/10/2015 - 06:43
    +2

    Where's JV?

    • coprocessor8087 on 30/10/2015 - 09:32
      +5

      He is having an interview with Cash Rewards Andrew. He want a job there too.

      • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2015 - 19:29

        I think JV is a she, but not certain.

        • coprocessor8087 on 02/11/2015 - 19:39

          ENGLISH 101: We should use 'It' then if not sure.

  • rodinthink on 30/10/2015 - 06:53

    I told him I'd just been given notice my job had been off-shored

    Dey teeeerk his geeeeeeeeerb

    • coprocessor8087 on 30/10/2015 - 07:26

      TA, Let's hope your new boss Andrew will not out-source your job.

  • A Driver on 30/10/2015 - 07:34

    That's so exciting! Wishing you the best of luck and success!

  • Showmethebargains on 30/10/2015 - 08:02

    Good on you TA! What a fantastic opportunity for you. Best of luck. :-)

  • kolorijo on 30/10/2015 - 08:28
    +1

    Dick Smith & Harvey Norman: You are a true professional TA.

  • Onlyworld on 30/10/2015 - 08:43
    +1

    Congrats and all the best TA. My request is try to fix Cash rewards claim to be easy. Sometime it works but sometime not.

  • Jeeves48 on 30/10/2015 - 08:44

    Heartiest congrats. You are a breath of fresh air in a polluted retailing atmosphere.

    To me you will now be TIGHTER ARSE.

  • ahc99 on 30/10/2015 - 08:48
    +60

    Andrew from Cashrewards here…

    To say we are excited to have TA on board is an understatement!

    Cashrewards aim is to disrupt shopping behaviour as much as possible in Australia and give more money back to Australian's from just shopping with us everyday.

    The new tag line for Cashrewards is 'Australia's No 1 Savings Website' What a perfect home for TA!

    As early adopters of CR we thank all OzB's for your support. Last month alone our members earned over $300,000 in Cashrewards.

    We have already started working with TA on ways to better the CR service for all. And with TA now on board we will be coming up with some amazing new deals, new stores and new ways to save that further increase the cashback and savings for our members.

    Importantly we have great respect for all OzBargainers and Scotty for fostering such a strong sense of community that has brought together this opportunity for both TA and CR.

    We will always welcome your feedback, comments, suggestions as well as complaints to help us better Cashrewards for all.

    Please never hesitate to sing out to either TA or myself anytime.

    Thank-you

    • Onlyworld on 30/10/2015 - 09:00

      Good Mate… All the best…

    • MJ101 on 30/10/2015 - 09:29

      Well done to you for getting TA.

      Congrats TA, you deserve it mate!

      • regenade on 30/10/2015 - 10:24
        +1

        Thats awesome Andrew, you are the Guy :) , I want CR to be the ala the Topcashback of US/UK. Get more Finance/Communications/TV and other providers, not just shopping. Its a huge huge market and the finance/insurance deals with get both customers and CRs bank accounts ringing :D
        Congrats TA, you deserved it :)

  • oliman on 30/10/2015 - 09:34
    +1

    Congrats, really happy to hear about your new job!

  • cashless on 30/10/2015 - 09:36
    +1

    Well done TA - great news for OzBargainers.
    So many retailers out there need to be bashed into offering CR and you're the man to do it.
    If you need any assistance, there's an army of bargain seekers here waiting to back you up

  • bobwokeup on 30/10/2015 - 10:08
    +1

    Congrats mate. From the hard work you put into OzB you deserve it.

  • coprocessor8087 on 30/10/2015 - 10:08
    +8

    I should learn from TA and started negotiating with Dick Smith for ozbargainers. Once they offer me a job there, I will change the exclusion list to inclusion list.

  • Edsanwong on 30/10/2015 - 10:22
    +1

    I am very happy for your, TA

    Thanks Andrew, for looking after our TA.

  • Hen on 30/10/2015 - 10:43
    +1

    A perfect match. Congrats to both of you. The future looks very bright indeed

  • UglyPanda on 30/10/2015 - 10:50
    +1

    Congrats Buddy

  • bctransit on 30/10/2015 - 10:53
    +1

    Congratulations, TA !! :)

  • Alfonso on 30/10/2015 - 10:58
    +1

    Well done TA, you are a hero amongst the OZbargain community. I wish you all the best with your career, but first things first… keep the bargains flowing… pretty please?

  • Ametric on 30/10/2015 - 11:01
    +1

    Congrats TA, you deserve it!

  • chefdillu on 30/10/2015 - 11:09
    +1

    Good Work TA, All the Best

    Now : Summer is here soon , Can you get us a good deal on SS AREA PATIO HEATERS INCLUDING SHIPPING ($140 MARK IS A GOOD PRICE )

  • cocomelon on 30/10/2015 - 11:14
    +1

    Congrats TA!!

  • twoface41face on 30/10/2015 - 11:47
    +1

    Congratulations! Very very happy that things worked out for you!!! Absolutely love the deals that you post and I look for many more! All the best mate.

  • ronnknee on 30/10/2015 - 12:06
    +1

    Congratulations!

  • illumination on 30/10/2015 - 12:12
    +1

    I gotta say that is a pretty nice story. Feels very genuine and somewhat touching. Congrats!

  • ShanB on 30/10/2015 - 12:26
    +1

    All the very best for TA and kudos for Andrew to help a fellow OZbargainer. This I believe is a win-win for all of us.

  • Kewok on 30/10/2015 - 12:43
    +1

    Congratulations! ARSEREWARDS

  • Letrico on 30/10/2015 - 12:54
    -2

    Congratulations.

    No jv in the comments. Must be really sour that TA became successful being the champ ozbargainer that actually post great deals and say meaningful comments.

  • Alex10 on 30/10/2015 - 13:07
    +1

    Congratulations TA, all the best!

  • h4zey on 30/10/2015 - 14:05
    +1

    Im just here to congratulate you

  • danz84 on 30/10/2015 - 14:37
    +1

    Congrats TA!! u deserve it!!

  • rawm on 30/10/2015 - 14:59
    +1

    Well done TA - this is an amazing opportunity for you and it's clear you have the desire, drive and the runs on the board to make it work.

    Your devotion to this site is insane and a big reason you were given this job, so congrats!

    With some hard work, your next stop will be a promotion, a nice Sydney townhouse and no more trolley dints at Campbelfield KMART!

    • tightarse on 30/10/2015 - 15:11
      +2

      You have a great memory rawm. Thank you :)

  • abh_gup on 30/10/2015 - 15:10
    +1

    good job TA making passion meet work

  • JJlikes2eat on 30/10/2015 - 16:07
    +1

    Great story TA. Congratulations and all the best for the future :)

  • Bargaina on 30/10/2015 - 16:28
    +1

    Congrats on the new job TA. No doubt you will be an asset to the cashrewards team!

  • kungfupanda on 30/10/2015 - 16:29
    +1

    Ckck…so amazing to see the number of posts just to congratulate someone we know from Internet…

    Ok ok I joined the queue:

    CONGRATULATIONS TA

    All the best in your career :)
    Keep up the good work!

    .

  • kungfupanda on 30/10/2015 - 16:32
    -1

    Let's see how long this post will feature the top forum discussion :p

    Also can this post break the record to be the most discussed forum post in OZB?

  • 28kb on 30/10/2015 - 16:57

    Well deserved TA!

  • FiDad on 30/10/2015 - 17:00
    +1

    Congrats TA, great move by cash rewards, They are surely going to destroy price pal and other cashback websites now

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 30/10/2015 - 17:44
    +1

    Congrats TA, and beware retailers, TArse is coming to get you :)

  • maximum on 30/10/2015 - 17:46
    +1

    Congratulations- what a lovely good news story for the weekend.

  • GameChanger on 30/10/2015 - 18:02

    Has anyone met TA in real life?

  • arcticmonkey on 30/10/2015 - 18:05
    +1

    Big congrats TA in the new role. What was your previous role that was offshored?

  • pliukit on 30/10/2015 - 18:11
    +1

    Well done TA!

  • Oliver on 30/10/2015 - 18:25
    +1

    Congrats mate.

    I have dealt with cashrewards once. I am still waiting on my money from a dan murphy deal back from 13th April this year.

  • cuteduck on 30/10/2015 - 18:31
    +1

    Congrats TA

  • darkmattersunB6c0MV on 30/10/2015 - 18:31
    +1

    Congrats TA! All the best!

  • camcam on 30/10/2015 - 18:57
    +1

    Nice story. Good karma I say!

  • AlanJ on 30/10/2015 - 19:43
    +1

    You have done a lot of good for a lot of people even in the short time I have been a daily visitor to this site, so I am not surprised at all the congratulations that are coming your way. Maybe the real congratulations should go to Andrew, because he has, by this kind of insight, shown that he is really the right man to lead this company. May you both prosper!

  • selenaa on 30/10/2015 - 20:14
    +1

    Amazing news! I can't wait to see all the goodies you bring to ozbargain even more than you do already. Congratulations on the amazing transition in careers.

  • Polde on 30/10/2015 - 20:16
    +1

    Wow that's great news, congrats. Guess that goes to show Ozbargaining can turn into a real paying job.

  • beatwixkid on 30/10/2015 - 20:23
    +1

    Came out of the woodwork to say "Congratulations!" and "Thank you" for all your hard work.

  • povertytrap on 30/10/2015 - 21:40
    +1

    TA, fantastic news, you deserve it. You have selflessly served this community and I can't wait for your next post.You won't need much luck in the new job given your immense talent but may good fortune always come your way.

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