If you’re sick and tired of being cooped up in an office for more than 40 hours a week, or if you’ve been researching into the various travel visas that are available for specific countries, you may or may not be aware of the fact that there are a wealth of different options to choose from when it comes to working as a traveller.
Of course the type of jobs that will be available for you as a traveller truly depends on your background and experience, as well as the country you plan on travelling to. But whether you plan on working in Asia for a few months or if you want to move to Australia for a year, here are five jobs that could help pay for your travels:
1. Hostel employees
Working at a hostel is ideal especially if can live in the building for free. Sometimes hostel employees will be required to clean rooms from 10 a.m. until late afternoon, while some employers will ask you to wake up at the crack of dawn to prepare breakfast for guests.
Normally these types of positions don’t require a lot of experience, but if one of your job requirements is to handle cash or deal with customers you may need to have some background knowledge in order to fulfill your duties.
2. Bartenders
Bartending is one of the most common types of jobs for travellers, especially in major touristy cities. You can get paid cash on a nightly basis and you can even make a lot of money in tips as well. Plus your job hours are usually during the evening and nights so you can spend your days travelling around and sightseeing if you really want to.
3. Tour guide
Depending on where you are from and what country you’re going to travel to, tour companies love to hire foreigners because of their accents. Some tour companies will pay you to do two tours a day for about three hours each, while other companies ask that you work for free but only get paid by tips. However, being a tour guide requires a lot of personality and energy, so unless you have both of these traits then this type of work may not be for you.
4. Dishwashing
Working as a dishwasher may not bring in a lot of money, but it’s ideal if you’re looking for part-time evening work. Most restaurants will hire you to work during the evenings when the dinner rush starts, while other restaurants may ask you to come in at the crack of dawn to help prepare the kitchen for the chefs.
5. Server
Working as a waiter or waitress is another popular form of employment for travellers because you can make a lot of money solely on tips. Some customers may be fascinated by the fact that you are from another country and may even tip you a much larger portion than they would for a local. And similar to bartending, your working hours usually fall during the evening and night time hours so you can still spend your days walking around the city and exploring the sights.
Bio: Aside from school and working part-time as an Assistant Chef, Bridget Sandorford is the resident Culinary Schools blogger where recently she’s been researching culinary colleges in Oklahoma as well as culinary colleges in New Hampshire. Her passion for food is only met with her passion for writing. She lives outside of Charleston, South Carolina.
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