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Seeking Dream Job On Paradise Island?, Now this is COOL!!

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wakingdream	Jan 13 2009, 10:10 AM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	Now who wouldn't want to get this job??? If I were planning a trip to Aus, I'd submit the 1 minute video. What could be the worst thing to happen? You don't get the job. But the best thing could be you do get the job, get to travel, get paid for it and get to live on the beautiful island of Hamilton!! "Seeking Dream Job On Paradise Island?" "the employee is also required to go scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking and to enjoy at least 25 nearby island resorts." Oh, now that sounds like a terrible job! BIRMINGHAM -- Depressed about the global economy, unemployed, or just looking for adventure? Then look no further because a tiny Australian island is offering a dream job, advertising globally to find the right person. It involves spending six months immersed in the culture and beauty of the Great Barrier reef island of Hamilton and promoting its tourism through a video blog. Duties include feeding ocean fish, cleaning a pool and collecting deliveries of mail that arrive by plane but the employee is also required to go scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking and to enjoy at least 25 nearby island resorts. To offset the drudgery, the state of Queensland is offering 150,000 Australian dollars ($105,000), accommodation in a luxury three-bedroom house and transportation to and from the island. No skills or experience are required for the job that starts in July and there is no age requirement. "We are looking for someone who is dynamic, charismatic and interested in the world of barrier reefs,'' said Shana Pereira, Tourism Queensland's Regional Director for the Americas. Queensland created the job as an antidote to the global economic slump and is advertising in 18 countries including the United States and China, she said. Applicants must submit a one-minute video expressing interest in the Great Barrier Reef, a vast coral reef system that is classed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. "It is such a fantastic opportunity, I wish I didn't have a conflict of interest or I would apply,'' said Pereira. Somebody out there do it! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

starlagurl	Jan 13 2009, 10:16 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Where do we submit the video? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

wakingdream	Jan 13 2009, 10:53 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	islandreefjob.com -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

starlagurl	Jan 13 2009, 10:55 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Nope, it didn't work for me. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

skylab	Jan 14 2009, 09:57 AM Post #5
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Thousands are going to submit applications. It was on the NYC news last night and on Yahoo front page. -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

starlagurl	Jan 14 2009, 09:59 AM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	The website doesn't even work. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

skylab	Jan 14 2009, 10:03 AM Post #7
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jan 14 2009, 09:59 AM) The website doesn't even work. It's getting hit by millions. They are averaging 6 millions hits a week according to alexa.com I'd hate to be the HR for that company! -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

starlagurl	Jan 14 2009, 10:05 AM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Well, they probably should've thought of that before launching it! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

darrenstravels	Jan 14 2009, 02:18 PM Post #9
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 572 Joined: 12-April 08 From: County of Kent, UK Member No.: 167016 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I think personally it's the greatest promotion ever. They've just got millions more people interested in going there. The job aspect is moot! Good on 'em. -------------------- Thailand, Laos and Cambodia 2010

wakingdream	Jan 14 2009, 08:31 PM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jan 13 2009, 10:55 AM) Nope, it didn't work for me. The server is totally overloaded! QUOTE(skylab @ Jan 14 2009, 09:57 AM) Thousands are going to submit applications. It was on the NYC news last night and on Yahoo front page. But, one person has to win. It could be you! You never know. I would totally submit a video if I didn't have a new baby! QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jan 14 2009, 09:59 AM) The website doesn't even work. That stinks. I hope it gets up and running! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

nztravelguide	Feb 10 2009, 08:59 PM Post #11
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 369 Joined: 22-July 07 From: New Zealand Member No.: 72601	Here is the opportunity for everyone to get a shot at paradise. Don't hesitate to have a go... Here is my entry: http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/BpetdBVF6oM If you stop by perhaps you can rate it................... I think someone from Travelpod should get the positon.........don't you? Send us your link if you are in.........................

wakingdream	Feb 10 2009, 10:56 PM Post #12
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE(nztravelguide @ Feb 10 2009, 08:59 PM) Here is the opportunity for everyone to get a shot at paradise. Don't hesitate to have a go... Here is my entry: http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/BpetdBVF6oM If you stop by perhaps you can rate it................... I think someone from Travelpod should get the positon.........don't you? Send us your link if you are in......................... Your entry is great Ron!!! You're right, someone from Travelpod should get it!! -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

starlagurl	Feb 17 2009, 05:04 PM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Hahaha! That is hilarious. What program did you use to make it? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

starlagurl	Jun 10 2009, 03:56 PM Post #14
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Here's another "best job in the world" Drink wine for a living and post about it on the internet. http://www.areallygoodejob.com/overview.aspx# -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

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