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I think those koalas take shifts in that part and at the end of the day they take them to the huge area during the night

People on WHVs are not in Australia to fill long term skilled positions they are supposedly young people here on a holiday who are allowed to do temporary work to offset costs. The reason they were introduced was so that sectors that had trouble filling temporary positions like the hospitality, tourism or agriculture industries especially in regional areas had more opportunity to find labour. Yes some Australians get frustrated with the number of people they see in the country on temporay visas because popular destinations that they used to frequent are becoming overcrowded with backpackers and other foreign visitiors. Once idyllic locations have been overdeveloped often through foreign investment, long term rentals are being turned into short term rentals like AirBNB and the cost for Aussies to stay in these destinations has sky rocketed - Byron Bay is a good example. Australlia is surrounded by 3 oceans all of them have an influence on the weather so it is going to vary a lot depending on where you are. South east Queensland is green with pretty lush vegetation it doesnt get that way because it never rains be warned if you happen to head further north into the tropics during the wet season it will rain even more. People who are intending to come here on WHVs really need to read the conditions before they decide if its their best option maybe just a normal tourist visa would have sufficed. Keep in mind you are not actually moving to Australia you are a visitor with a set period of time that you are allowed to stay in the country and like any other tourist visa you are free to leave at anytime.. Those looking for permanent residency and skilled positions within specific fields need to be using one of the skilled visa pathways but be warned that can be expensive and result in a long wait. Sorry if people who want to come here on a WHV dont like hearing that but its the reality..

So proud of you Heids ❤️

love it polly Pocket CANT wait for part 2 ❤

Hey Girl! I came across your videos, I'm also in the GC - let me know if you wanted to catch up for a coffee 😃

Take walm clothes with you!! 😁

6 months doesn’t make any sense

It isn’t easy , especially when you are not a permanent resident. I hope you meet more friends and secure a good job . God bless you 🙏😇

Mate. No worries. Its been a month. Your potential is glowing like an aura.

Anywhere there is green vegetation , it rains. Queensland gets cyclones. Queensland has rainforest. The only places it doesn’t rain, are deserts. Queensland is such a huge state land wise, high rainfall areas, check out the waterfalls, low rainfall areas in the west (desert) where population is very low. The bulk of people in Queensland live on the coast, east of the Great Dividing range, where the rainfall is. Water is life. If local employers want local experience, run an event for a charity as a volunteer, then you’ll have some local experience on your resume. Or Do temp hospo work and then the six month stipulation, won’t matter. I’ve worked in London, and also found it very lonely as an outsider, and difficult to navigate the job sitch, so did office temping (with no onsite training and no social anything) and travelled inbetween contracts.

What would your decision have been if you had read the fine print? The six month restriction is not new. The visa has "holiday" in its name. The visas are fine grained to cover the circumstances of a wide range of people and it is best to pick the correct one. Emily is on a WHV th-cam.com/video/BP5JczspPGU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qs5bHjdEPT0HG6-o

Honestly you seem super posh quite London/Bondi type 😅 You definitely dont belong in Brisbane or GC. The weather has been fine this year. I wear shorts tshirts all year round so it sounds like you just complain too much. Smile, enjoy your life, join a Yoga club, get a small dog or whatever it is people like you do. Aussie's dont think that much about things. We are chilled. You will turn people away especially girls with all the negative energy. Girls like you do not overly exist in Brisbane / Gold coast. You're more Manly/Bondi where the elitist girls live in Sydney. Plenty like you down that way working in corporate. I did 10 years in banks in Sydney, there are endless singles like you in North Sydney with super high expectations on every little thing. Its a real drain. GL though hope you found/ find your peace. Sorry if this was blunt, but you are extremely fortunate.

YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS ❤❤ you have made it through 100% of your worst days! Only two months till we are reunited xx

You described yourself as niave a few times and yes, more research on the working holiday visa conditions would have meant that you knew about the work restrictions. I think I heard that for some high demand health and child care occupations the 6 month rule does not or didn’t apply for a time but, sadly, this does not assist you. I have heard in general talk with friends and family members that there is an excess of marketing people around leading to a very competitive job search here, especially without Australian experience or for new Australian graduates. However, I haven’t researched seek or linked in myself so am not well informed. Throw in the 6 month rule and it would be more difficult to present yourself as the best candidate. Yes, overseas trained lawyers usually have to study some extra modules covering Australian law and Australian lawyers usually have to do so too if they go to the UK or any other country. That just seems inevitable as each country is different. Teachers and nurses etc have to gain Australian/State based registration too and one can certainly research and prepare for this before coming and gather all the evidence and documentation to be as ready as possible. I know for teachers, one almost always needs to have 4 years of training which includes a set number of hours of classroom practice and that some UK training does not provide this. This has caught some people out. Again, prior research is vital. I am stunned that you thought it never rained here as it is a sub-tropical climate! In fact we receive most of our rain and storms in spring and summer and have had some very large flood events here in SE Queensland. Was Hamish having you on? Glad you are meeting some potential friends. I think one of the best ways is to join a group activity or group hobby which caters to your interests and meet people that way. It could be some kind of sport, physical activity, meditation, music, art, drama, hobby or whatever interest you have or just want to try. As you said it is wise to say yes to invitations or suggestions and take your chances as you just may find your tribe or the beginning of a tribe. Best of luck!

Keep in mind that Australia is about 29 times the size of the UK, so weather on the Gold Coast is very different than the tropical north, inland regions or the southern states. For some parts of the country, "bring a parka or puffer jacked" would be better advice, while for the tropics its more about getting used to 4 months of constant rain and storms during the monsoon season.

This is so refreshing to watch! I am a teacher from the UK who has been unable to get my registration here and I’ve been trying for a year! I’m working for an agency as a TA which is good but I have had countless rejections because of the 6 month limitations for other jobs. Even parents are rejecting my nannying applications because of it! This has forced me to travel around Australia and work different jobs which has been really fun so there is a silver lining! So yeah, I agree, be prepared to take a career break when coming over or try to get something before you land! Good luck on your job hunt Heidi!

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WHV changed this year so you don’t have to do farm work for 3 months anymore. So it’s actually easier than it was before. It’s not an unrestricted visa, although the partner visa is - pretty sure you would have been eligible for that one. It’s expensive, but tbh if you’re working professionally you earn much more than retail, for example. WHV is still great if you want to backpack, live with other backpackers, and travel all over. I think this video is important because some people come over with a perception it’s some sort of utopia or the UK in the sun, which it’s not, and are subsequently disappointed - particularly if they already had a pretty good setup in the UK. Lots of ping pong poms or boomerang poms. And you talking about loneliness gave me flashbacks! I got super into exercise which was probs a coping mechanism on reflection lol - but there are worse coping mechanisms. I feel for you on that one, it’s the hardest thing - Australians are lovely abroad but can be a little insular to outsiders once you’re actually in Australia. But it’s a mindset thing at the end of the day - if you don’t think it’s the UK but sunnier, if you make the most of it even though it’s different and stop comparing, it can be an amazing experience! My advice would be to actually make the most of it before heading professional - go travelling and experience the amazing beauty and experiences Australia has to offer while you have a chance because at the end of the day, an office is an office wherever you are and 4 weeks of leave is gobbled up going back to the UK. PS don’t skip Tasmania, it’s a real gem and always reminds me of home. All the best

So huge Heidi 🥹 you should feel so proud of yourself. Are you able to do freelance work with the restrictions? Copywriting/events projects where teams need extra resource short-term?

I came across your channel some how when I was looking at office chairs....

Love you so much. Self reflection is such a valuable skill and I’m so proud of you. Xxx

Love and miss you! Thanks for all this info!

"You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" Winnie the Pooh

I Like your Vlog so much how is your life and how is everyone in your family

It was a very fun weekend and another fantastic vlog

Thank You!!! for the super nice video. You alwasy made me very happy with your videos.

It was a very fun weekend and another fantastic vlog

El and I really cracked up at Mish's "don't know what time it is" line hahaha miss you both

Wow love the view, love the shorts and love you!!

'GOOD EVENING GUYS'

Omg I love sun city so much

6 minutes?!!?

you’re so right on the fitness front, it’s all about YOUR own journey and comparison is the thief of joy my love. proud of you for recognising this, moving your body in your own way and what makes YOU happy is the key to feeling good love you xxxxx

buzzing off the weights class you go girl

also go to the makers market there!! am i ok shouting orders but pls do the iced coffee looks so amazing

also literally going mad about Burleigh Heads please go and see Jaz handmade hahahahah

the exercise class looks so lit please go to Coles afterwards x

we love watching your videos 🩷🩷

not watched the next vlog yet but please can you be sure to vlog the dips in the Supermarket next time x

the whales look so amazing i am Fangirling this whole thing 🩷

Also Hamish saying ‘well’ sends me every time hahah

I love Heidi in Brisbane!! Imma need these to be daily vlogs plz n ty xxx

Such beautiful dolphins and whale clips! Love you two ❤️❤️ and LOVE watching so please keep going!!

So happy for you guys 🥹 and proud you’re sticking through the ups n downs 🫶 keep sharing vids!! PS Hamish would be the one to get sick on the boats 🤡

Red Rock Deli are CELEB

loveeeeewe you!!! Smashing it and pls keep vlogging, you're my fav you tuber 🤍🤍🤍 enjoy the goldie xxxxxxxx

Love it love you love the dog xxx

Loveddddd this!! ❤❤

So many kitties!!! 😍😍😍

Cute sweater!! Seee ya xx