We all love a bit of time abroad, a chance to see pretty places, wonders of the world, new cultures and all that. But it you really want to get away from that tourist trail, to really experience a culture, get to know the locals and all that you need paid work abroad…and guess what? You get paid! Ok well that much is obvious, but paid work abroad is a fabulous idea, and if you keep reading we will explain why. Mentioned it once but it's worth saying again- you get paid! So getting paid work abroad, wherever it is you choose to go, means that you get extra greenbacks to spend on travelling about, partying, doing crazy stuff, whatever it is that takes your fancy really.
The benefits of paid work abroad
You'll be living amongst and (probably) working with local people, whether it's teaching in China or serving behind a bar in Aussie- a fast track way to learn about all sorts of things about the place that you would never find out about as a tourist. You'll meet lots of new people and learn a load of new stuff, whether it’s a new language, how to cook local food and so on.
Check out all of our paid work abroad programmes below and pay for your travels as you go!
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Perfect for first-time travellers, this package includes advice and practical help with everything from visas to airport transfer, accommodation to finding a job. Stay and work in Sydney or explore the country with newfound friends.
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Experience the great outdoors by learning the skills to work on an Australian outback farm. You’ll earn money doing anything from cattle mustering to fruit picking, making it an enjoyable way of funding more travelling. Project Video Now Online
Everything you need to work in NZ! Help with accommodation, access to a job centre, travelling offers and loads of opportunities to meet other travellers make for a hassle-free working holiday.
Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.
A real hands-on experience on board a yacht. Learn or improve your sailing skills on land before living as part of a crew as you cruise around the Whitsunday Islands, with opportunities to snorkel and swim, too.
Are you looking for a full time working holiday in Oz, travelling in Oz with some adhoc work along the way? Or something between the two perhaps….? We believe the Ultimate Aussie package and fun down under is just for you!!
Dive around Koh Tao, develop your media skills and earn money! You’ll be taught to record, edit and produce DVDs of the dive centre’s customers, and then to sell them to the customers.
Are you currently in university? Not sure how you are going to survive next year without working this summer? Take this easy option and we will find a job for you! Have an excellent summer working and travelling the USA!
This programme is perfect for those who already have a working holiday visa that are looking to get help finding a job in Canada. It provides you with all the essentials, such as a bank account and tax ID number. We can offer help and assistance to get you started with everything you need to get working and earning some money to support yourself during your trip.
Work as a Camp Counsellor in Western Canada and get paid. Mentor excited and enthusiastic youngsters as they make friends and have new adventures. You could lead them in anything from crafts to extreme sports!
If you have no plans for your summer, why not spend a few months working in the USA? This option is available to anyone presently at university and you are given the freedom to find your own job in the USA (except working with children and in healthcare).
Spend your gap year on a travel extravaganza across Africa, Australasia and the USA! In just 12 months, you’ll take in the best of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the American South! Africa – Australia – New Zealand – Fiji – USA
Real Gap Experience offers a range of rewarding gap year jobs around the world. Real Gap also specialises in life changing travel including volunteer work abroad, career breaks and gap trips in over 45 countries worldwide. Real Gap's best available gap year and Travel ideas are:
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