Tag: Australia
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My First Australian Interview
It had to happen some time, the sooner the better so I’d know whether or not I had the job. My first interview in Australia. As always, I was pretty nervous. I mean, what do you say to an Australian farmer? Although my family boasts a proud agricultural history, I’d never really worked with many…
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Coonabarabran, Australia: Outbackpackers and The Art of Farming
We were picked up on a Sunday morning by one of folks who helps out every now and then. It was a diverse group, quite a few folks from Britain, some Germans, a French guy, an Irish girl and, me, the 13th man. Thirteen in total, some hungover, others wide-eyed at the experience, some thinking…
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Winnipeg, Canada to Sydney, Australia: The Working “Holiday” Begins
Packing last minute, I left Winnipeg and was bid adieu by my father and oldest niece who dropped me off at the airport. It was a tearful goodbye and I swear it gets harder to leave Winnipeg every time. But, work needed to be done and adventure needed to be had, so off I went…
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Australian Work Resources
As a follow up to my post on working and travelling and having worked in Australia earlier this year, I thought I’d write up an article that can help find a job for those who are interested in working there. Digging for Metals, Oil and Gas If you’re looking to make a lot of money…
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Australia: Impressions So Far
Well, it’s been a long time since I last posted. Six months. For that, I apologize. I know you’ve all been eagerly awaiting updates on my progress in Australia. Some of you lovely souls were probably even concerned about my well-being since the country is full of dangerous beasts. For that, I thank you and…