Hi all, I’m wanting to get some info or advice for my daughter. She’s always wanted to travel overseas and see the world (so not like me 😂). She’s 18, only lived in Cairns and currently a manager at McDonalds, she has savings but doesn’t have all the money needed to just holiday, travel and see the world. Does anyone have advice or know the routes to go for cruise ship, working visas, or au pair/babysitter overseas etc.
I’ve googled and nothing really gives advice or direction for her.
Thanks for any and all advice in advance xx
How to get a job overseas and still holiday
How to get a job overseas and still holiday
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Google the cruise ships and apply online. There is teaching English jobs, also info is all online.
Look up "workholiday" website. They oversee everything and have work and volunteer opportunities already lined up.
As a seasoned traveller, I would honestly say that she's better off getting a working visa and doing bartending or food service overseas.
Cruise ship / au pair will earn her money, but won't let her see the world. Both of these jobs have SUBSTANTIAL hours, and rarely allow time for any sightseeing at all.
Cruise ship attendants rarely get off the ship, mostly they deep clean while passengers are on day trips, or sleep - because there's only 7 hours between shifts.
Au pairs - you're at the mercy of the host family. It's common to only get one or two half days off a week.
Has she looked to see if McDonalds do overseas transfers???
Also, I'd recommend the first couple of trips be maybe a couple of months and a couple of countries, unless she has a work sponser.
The most expensive part of this is the flights there & back - you can live VERY cheaply in most other countries.