It can be
almost impossible as a traveller working in a big city to save money
and the jobs on offer are often of the type you could be doing back
home, or are of the 'loser type', e.g. charity collecting, commission
sales etc, or the hours available aren't enough to save money (most
short term hospitality jobs on offer in the city are for only 15 to
25 hours per week and the work roster's change continuously).
Well
paid office jobs in the city can also be deceptive - when it comes to
saving money - unless you plan to stay for at least six months. Less
than six months will put you in the non-resident tax bracket which means
you'll pay a sh@t load of tax of which you will not be able to claim
much back TAX.
City
living overhead costs y are also high i.e. accommodation, travel (to
and from work), the temptations to 'go out' etc; all these city expenses
eat into your hard earned and make it hard for you to save much money.
So
a 3 to 4 to 6 to 8 to 12 to 26 week Workstay in a Country Pub can be
a very attractive alternative especially as your accommodation, food
and socialising costs are all built in.
Not
only will you get to save some money, you will also get to meet "the
locals" some real characters which in the beginning can be quite
frightening but once you've settled in can become great and life long
friends.
As well;
you will get to experience a part of "Real Australia".
If
this sounds like something you would like to 'give a go', then all you
need is a reasonable command of the english language, a positive work
and play ethic, a sense of humour and a minimum number of weeks availability
(minimum varies from pub to pub and the time of the year but the average
minimum stay is from between 3 to 6 weeks (ideally at least 4). Your
maximum stay can be up to 26 weeks.
You
don't even need to have previous bar experience. We have lots of Workstays
and at least one is sure to suit 'even you'.
If
you already have bar experience we should be able to find you a placement
where you will be able to save even more money.
Like
the ever growing number of working holiday & gap year travellers
who have given this a go, you should be embarking on one of your 'best
ever' travel adventures. Testimonials
At the very least you will
have tried something completely different, met some real characters,
visited somewhere you otherwise wouldn't, saved some money and experienced
a true working holiday in Outback Australia!
So from wherever you are, or whatever time of the year it is, head over
to Perth Western Australia and contact the Workstay agency and let us
embark you on what will probably become one of your
'best ever travel experiences'.
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Some frequently asked questions
- How soon can I get
a Workstay? Once you have arrived in Perth and we
have met you and you have met us, and you don't have two heads,
we would usually get you going from within 2 days to 2 weeks. If
however you do have two heads, it may take us a little longer. It
always depends on whats available when you are. Workstay's reputation
is based on us not sending you off to just anywhere.
- How much will
I earn? Your basic take home (in hand) will be no
less than $400 per 35 - 40hr working week, plus, you get your accommodation
(own room) and all meals provided as part of the package. Some Workstays
can pay substantially more depending on your previous bar experience
and the length of time that you are available to Workstay etc.
- How do I get
there? Usually travelling to your Workstay is via
the government run bus or train network. Sometimes a lift may be
organised or for further afield destinations there are other bus
companies and for really remote destinations the pub may fly you.
Most Workstays are within a radius of 500klms from Perth and travel
to these places will cost on average between $20 and $100. Often
the pubs will reimburse you the cost of travel after you have completed
the agreed 'minimum stay'.
- Are Workstays
for females only? Barmaids are an integral part of
Outback Aussie culture and the original Workstay Country Pub Barmaids
program was essentially for females, however more and more Workstay
Pubs are taking guys as well (and couples, i.e. guys and girls travelling
together) especially if the guys have pub experience or are qualified
cooks/chefs.
- Do I need previous
Pub experience? No! In fact this is another great
thing about Workstays i.e. you get to learn something new and by
the end of your Workstay Pub Experience you will be an experienced
Bar and Hospitality person which will hold you in good stead wherever
you go for further work ...
- What if I
don't like it? No
drama's, it usually takes at least a week to settle in but after
that, if you just don't like it, then we have an easy escape plan,
plus, if you wanted to try a different Workstay, then still no worries...Workstay
has been designed to be win win for everyone ...
- Can I do more
than one Workstay? Absolutely!
... in fact more and more Workstayers have done as many as four
placements and loved them all ...
- Do I have
to pay a Membership Fee to Workstay? No!
Workstay
does not try to sell you anything. We try to help you 'Have the Time
Of Your Life!
Workstay's costs are paid for by our Sponsor's, including
the Workstay Pub's, Advertisers and other Workstay program host's.
More testimonials Here
Please note: The Job Shop is not
part of the Workstay network.
