For most long-term holiday-makers wanting to explore the vastness of Australia over a period of months or years, buying a car is the most economical and convenient option. Buying a car not only allows for greater freedom but for 417 visa holders, makes the 88 days compulsory second year rural work more convenient, as having …
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We’ve collected for you the most popular annual events to attend when living in Sydney. If you’re planning to stay in Australia for 1 year (or more), you’ll be lucky enough to experience all of them! Plan your year ahead and enjoy! 1. Sydney Festival – January In January, Sydney turns into the capital …
Like a lot of born and bred Australians, there is a lot of my own country I haven’t visited and to be honest, don’t know a lot about. A lot of you working holiday makers see and experience a lot more of Australia than we so-called ‘Aussies’ do. Most of us have never been anywhere …
The challenges of managing ever dwindling funds are something all travellers can relate to. The need to find cheap or, even better, free, food can be all consuming (literally!). So much so, that it can override our sense of decency and respect for those around us. This can be particularly true in the workplace. A warehouse …
Free Beer, Food and Toilet Paper! Temptations in the Workplace Read More »
Beginning a new job is nerve wracking at the best of times. But for many of us, especially the more introverted of us, learning the skills and responsibilities of a new job are not the main causes of stress, as much as the awkward struggle of fitting into a new workplace and gaining the acceptance …
If you’re a globetrotter seeking adventure or an overseas visitor in Australia, then you are already experienced with long distance flying. But for those of you who aren’t jet setting across the globe every chance they get, you might find that long flights are the absolute worst. Long distance flights are no joke and can …
Regardless of how educated or qualified they may be, working holiday makers are often left with little choice but to take on a relatively thankless, low-paying job, be it fruit-picking, waiting tables, washing dishes, cleaning hostels or WWOOFing. But as with anything in life, there’s always a glass-half-full option. A lot of travel paraphernalia encourages …
One thing Working Holiday Makers don’t have to worry about is being asked that most clichéd of job interview questions: Where do you see yourself in five years? Vowing long-term dedication to a company and committing to help them become an industry leader while demonstrating that you embody their core values, would seem a little weak when …
The Personal Qualities of a Quality Person: Applying for Low-Skilled Jobs Read More »
Homesickness is a natural reaction to being in a foreign country and is something everyone experiences to some degree. We’ve all had moments of taking a glass-half-empty view of a new environment. Most of the time, these are minor frustrations about alcohol being a bit more expensive, public transport more unreliable and decent (insert favourite …
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Sydney has this advantage over other metropolitan cities, that wherever you go, there is always something new to discover, such as, beautiful scenery, amazing ocean views and great places to have a walk. There are a few ‘iconic’ coastal walks that you can’t skip when staying in Sydney. I’ve put together some useful information to …