GLOBAL WORK AND TRAVEL IS A SCAM..?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- My experience using this travel company to move to the other side of the world. All my own opinions and experience only - will not be the same for everyone.
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I was curious about a job that paid you to travel and Global Work and Travel was the first search result. I got a call a day later and I wasn't expecting it, lol. The guy was nice but I am always cautious so I looked up the company and here I am. I am nervous to commit because I have never been outside of the U.S., but I really want to travel before I commit to a career and "settle" down. Thank you for posting this video and giving insight! It's really helpful.
What did you end up doing . I’m in the same boat now ? And I’m not sure if I want to still go for it or not ?
@@Tina-km3lo did you end up going?
@@JCGaming13 Did they settle down well? I just sad already paid deposit but non-refundable and transfer trip
Just had my like “interview”? I guess haha and I’m really excited for what’s to come but this was great advice! Thank you!
don't go with them they are a scam
Don't do it.
what happened? did you go?
Thank you so much! Ill deffinetly pay for my own flights and insurance when traveling through them! :)
I’ve just booked to going on a WHV trip to Canada for up to 2 years, I’d only heard good things about them. Was quoted £1995 then was “lucky” because there’s discounts today. £400 off! I begrudgingly paid it because I thought I’d need it… two days later they quoted me £3449 for insurance 😳 I almost passed out! I did not pay this, and will not pay this. I was also quoted £1250 for a 1 way flight so will not be paying this either! I hope I don’t have so much trouble getting a job!
I have just done the same, A mate booked to go to canada 2 years ago with them and recommended them to me. Cost him £1200 at the time. He said they charge ridiculous amounts for insurance and flights. Today they proved him right telling me insurance will be £3500 and a 1 way flight which is ‘flexible’ will cost £995! I took a look online and insurance should be about £500 and flights in November atm are £350. Apparently they take awhile to find you a job too 🤷🏼♂️
any update??👀
Huge scam! Way too overpriced for what you get. I tried getting my money back but they won't offer me a refund! Only 50% of what I paid. Definitely do not go through them
Who should we go with?
I think I've made that mistake of paying for a deposit then reading all the bad reviews about this, I'm not sure what to do about it now
Try to dispute the payment and get your money back. Block and ignore their phone calls they Will try to get you reeled back in. The company is a scam there’s articles about when they were investigated for ripping off ppl a few years back. They almost had me when they called me when I requested an inquiry call just to simply get info on them. I simply wanted to know what they were about and to collect info as I was comparing them with other work visa companies I’d seen. They tried to coerce me into putting down a payment that same day as if spots were filling up they make it seem like it’s your only chance to sign up. They are very persuasive it’s a sales tactic. Don’t fall into it!
Me too! Now I’m trying to see if I can get my refund back...but they won’t let. Sighs
I’m on the same boat rn , so what’s a good way to go about this ? Like what company?
@@Rain-zc3np they won’t let you get ur refund no matter what. So it mostly gone..sadly...
unfortunately i have found out this little too late. now i dont know what iam going to do
Thank you so much for this video! I’m in the process of going through them at the moment and I definitely could have done most of it myself. They’ve given me the confidence to go ahead with it and I think I’m in the same mindset as you were. Defs getting my own flights and insurance due to them totally ripping people off 😂 but using the positives that they provide too.
hi have you gone ahead with them? is this legit? its not £1000 anyone its £1800 for me
@@laurentugwell I leave next month! I’m getting my own insurance, definitely wish I got my own flights tho.
@@brozlynkaui8694 how is it ???
@@Elle304 it’s good! I have a decent job tbh and my board is only 30 pounds a week
It's only afford abroad due to fee issues?
If youre going to be an Au Pair, def go through the site. Don't try to do it on your own. They find and verify safe families for you to work with and offer so much assistance.
So they’re trust worthy in terms of being an au pair? I was looking into this but I’ve read a lot of bad reviews saying it’s all a scam
@@libbidonnison9959 scam like fake or at least something? I just cant go through suddenly due to domestic, and career issues.
tysm!! I almost bought this.gonna go a diff route, appreciate the honesty and help!!
im in the process of going to Canada with them on a working holiday. I have to say they are really good but use your initiative when adding on extras. I booked my own flights and insurance for 500$ all together while they were charging me 1200$. they are very attentive and they really do keep up with you. id only go with them because they sort of help you feel more secure.
Hey I hope you can respond to this. But do they have any issues with you booking your own flights that you experienced?
Did you go on your vacation and how did it go.
@@victoriaproductions8814 no they had no issue at all. Obviously they prefer if you do everything with them but just say you are booking your own and they are cool.
@@mermaidmarbella haven't gone yet. I was ment to go in August but I'm putting it off until November due to covid 😬😬
What sort of things did you pay for through their company? Accommodation, etc., and is the flight not included in the price, how did you go about paying it yourself?
Wouldn't really call it a scam (as the clickbait title suggests) but good to watch and get your point of view non the less :)
Hostel World is great. I've booked via Hostel World for hostels in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. They give you ratings and reviews, makes it so easy!
Sounds a little Scammy. I saw other reviews and it was horrible. As a long time traveler, things you mentioned I can do on my own including getting a SIM. I am thankful for you for sharing. BUT most of what you shared sounds like a scam.
So they are kinda a scam because they charge way too much for little service. I personally do regret paying 2k for something that I'll never use because I did put my work holiday program on hold. Maybe someday I'll volunteer somewhere. I don't know. And I definitely hated how much I was pressured to pay in the full amount the same day, and when I say no I'll decide later the agent tells me (oh is there something I'm not explaining properly? because you're making me feel I'm doing a bad job) For fu*king sake really? They guilt you and that's evil! They also keep trying to scare me with the "there won't be enough job options left if you wait longer plus you get a $100 discount) Yeah, that threw me off with that and since I'm a passive person, unfortunately, I ended up paying in full and regretting it the next day. And yes, their target customers are young people that have some money saved up and about to make the decision by spending them just because they want to try a new experience. For me, I'm recently learning that I'm not that young (28) and I should rather save my money for something else. I'm still confused about my life, but hey! who isn't! :)
Thanks for letting me know so I’ll save money for sure and yes you should volunteer
Of course!
My advice is to learn about investing and read some financial books or audio books "free available on TH-cam or Libby app". You'll eventually save/grow more money and go on more vacations :)
honestly dont let salespeople get into your head. sometimes it pays to be rude and just cut them off.
I’m dying to get away from the uk. I want to live and work somewhere else and was looking at global travel so thankfully I’ve found these vids lol. Italy or Canada would be ideal
I’m a bit worried. I’m landing in Brisbane airport on the 17th Jan. They’ve just told me I have a job interview an hour and a half away from Melbourne, which is an 18 hour drive from the Gold Coast where I said I wanted to be. I’m going to have to turn it down. What goes through their minds? My worst fear is being stuck jobless for a few weeks and then not being to help as I have paid quite a lot of money hoping for good service and a good outcome in terms of a job.
Update: they’ve still been useless. They eventually found me another job, by that point I found one myself as I was running low on money and they took a week to respond to my emails asking where I was meant to go. Don’t go with global.
How is it ?
@@JohnDoe-vg8og yes had to come back home early as something came up. Still wouldn’t recommend global, they did nothing for me apart from initial accommodation lol
@@JohnDoe-vg8og not guaranteed as they claim. Plus if they do find you a job it’s never really anything near like what you said you wanted.
@@JohnDoe-vg8og Fr? That’s a pain in the ass
Thank you so much for this! I just booked with them - it felt sort of like a call from the universe so I did it straight away - but then looked at the reviews and got panicked (I am quite of the anxious type) I'm glad it wasn't all and all a nightmare for you, I'll just make sure to not turn down a job I guess and save up a looot before going haha. Thanks!
Omg literally same here lol i just felt like the universe was telling me to do it for sure and then i look up reviews and the first one i see is this video 😭 can you update me on how the experience was for you?
@@seoulsearcher7628 I haven't been able to go yet because of Covid restrictions, I had to push it back. But so far they've been very helpful on the e-mails, it wasn't hard to change my departure date at all. As of what will happen when I do go... it's still a mystery haha. But at this point I can't back down. Paid it all in one go to make sure I wouldn't chicken out 😂 so whatever happens, happens. It will be a lesson.
@@WyllowNorth are you going to austraila because that's where im going lol have they been helpful as far as getting a visa and setting up interviews?
@@seoulsearcher7628 I'm going to the UK (from Canada) I pushed it back to September so is still too far in the process to have had interviews or apply for the Visa, but they did assure me they would walk me through the process for the Visa.
@@WyllowNorth just realized im going to have to switch my destination because austraila isnt offering working holiday visas to U.S citizens, ive aready paid the deposit soooo any suggestions? Lol
Very helpful thank you! Been looking at their site the last few days! Still thinking! :)
im on the site rn and its saying its $1 for me.... this has to be a scam
Next year I'm going to Canada with them for a year working holiday from the UK, and the money is what's making me cry but it'll be worth it. I'm also an anxious wreck and have a tendancy to attack bad luck, so I'm crying over the thought of not having a job before I go there. The 3 people I've talked too so far have been amazing. I was actually ment yo go this month but had to postpone it a year, and tbf they were bloody lovely with me and was zero fuss. Guess the pros weigh out the cons personally
How was it ?
@@Elle304 like I said, I was meant to go in March but couldn't for personal reasons and reorganised it for April 2024. However, I asked if I could move it to November this year and they jumped right on it to help me. They're so all truly lovely
@@user-ox6yt3wr8n oh, sorry I didn’t read your comment properly, that sounds exciting, I do want to go but I’m scared I’ll be scammed, I want to do it for the tour in NZ but I’ve read reviews and a lot are negative
@@Elle304 honestly most of them are very good and the bad ones are just people being picky. Obviously some people are unlucky, however, the staff couldn't be more helpful if they tried. I've had major issues with the visa application for canada, but I've been helped every step of the way. Honestly couldn't recommend them enough. If you want to do the NZ one, I think you should definitely do it. It's not a scam in the slightest and they are also ATOL protected (you get a ATOL certificate onto your account), which proves its not a scam and you're backed if anything with the company goes wrong. If you go, it will be a stressful process but so worth it.
He was like $1995 and pay $300 now like how hilarious🤣~
The man got super mad that I said pay later. It was super funny how much he got mad. I’m just like you tell the exact details about visa and tell BS stuff on google. What a good entertainment to have during COVID listening to him. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂
I’m currently booking my trip to South Korea for two years but now I’m scared after this 😂
Still seriously considering GWAT just because of the fact they help you get a job and accomodation solidified when you get there which is really what I need. Also need help wiht the visa so i'll still go through them and see what flights and insurance they offer.
Thanks for the video though, very informative
How did it go for you
Really well. Been living in Canada since July 2022 and it changed my life for the better. Couldn't recommend it enough
@@Isaac1995 what is it you're doing for work?
I've since left the job that Global found for me. My background is IT so I got a job in the city and moved in with my girlfriend
Just had a phone call with them, I was thinking of going to South Korea and it was all fast moving. It seems awesome and I still want to go, should still do it?
im currently thinking of doing the same and going to the same area, would you like to become friends?
did you end up going? I'm looking into south korea but would like to hear from other peoples experience
So what I’m getting is that they’re not actually bad?
Thank god i searched global work and travel on youtube and found this. I was about to book my interview.
Did you go ahead with it?
@@ashleyzheng5134 What do you think
Hello, whoever from Canada and looking to book with this company, please let me know, reasons are because I’m trying to transfer my booking to someone who’s interested, please let me know and we’ll talk more in details!
Don’t go through global work and travel
@@rowancooke7831 where then? Please 🙏🏽
@@rowancooke7831 bro at least give an alternative
so as long as you 1. job 2. Flight 3. Travel insurance I should be okay right?
I have a trip planned to UK in November and I'm starting to feel a bit nervous after reading reviews etc! is anyone going through the same thing? I've paid 4k :(
How is everything any update
@@fallrain910 I leave next month! honestly just going to wing it lmao
@@brozlynkaui8694 proud if you I want to do this next year
@@fallrain910 I’ll keep you updated :) I met someone who’s gone with the company who’s over there already and they said global has been fine
Hello! I think people say it's a scam because of the prices, but you can just pay for the service and get your own insurance and that's it.
Interesting. Do you think it’s easy for older Americans to find work by themselves in Europe if they don’t have any contacts or qualifications? I have always found it next to impossible to find work in Europe which is why I signed up with Global work and travel. Thanks for sharing!
How did it go for you
Soo I just gave them money for 2 weeks volunteering in Costa Rica.. should I be scared?
They just called me and told me about Costa Rica
@@britneyphillip9526 @Mara Marie Did you guys go through with it?
What happened?
Did you go?
What website should I look at to work abroad to Thailand or Greece?
Thank you for this!
Hi! I’m looking into doing this myself. What was the accommodation like? Did you have to share with other people?
But how can you work in different countries on your own
hmm i just used them for a year in Australia....
what was your experience like?
How did it go
Is gonna working and travel company friendly to non-English native speakers too?
I’m Japanese and I’m thinking to use this company but I’m kinda scared
Hey @Kelly, I appreciate a lot your video!
Did you end up deciding to go? I'm looking to go to south korea in january 2023. I havent paid the deposit yet but im seriously considering it (even after all the bad reviews lol)
@@nellekx have you guys booked it
Do you need a BA or teaching degree to go through global work and travel? When I do my own search for teaching abroad most if not all sites say a requirement is a BA
I think they do require a bachelors
You dont need a BA for a TEFL certificate. And thats all you need to teach abroad.
Hi Melissa, I'm also doing some research on this and am looking on the website of Go Overseas. Some places don't require BA's nor do they require teaching degree (depending on geographical location). However, if one does have experience, they would be picked sooner. Or if they have the TEFL certificate. These help but not a requirement.
thanks for the video, this helped a lot!
I asked for information about Australia and I hardly got anything back from them
Just how old am I
Do I have a covid jab
Where I would like to go
And that was it ?
GOOD VIDEO
I LOOKED UP GLOBAL CURRENCY TRAVEL REVIEW
AND FOUND THIS
MAYBE U COULD IMPROVE EDITING A BIT BUT THE AUDIO IS GOOD
Hi, I’ve recently decided to go to Canada through the Global and Travel company. I’m just wondering even after everything do u regret going with them?
Yeah she does. Look up the Facebook group for it. There's thousands of people who have been scammed
Hey Joshua, did you end up going with them, and if so, how was it? I'm debating using them soon
@@ShaneM321 I didn’t because I was hearing more negative than positive about other people’s experience
@Joshua Bailey yeah I do not think I will use this service. I'm just not hearing good things. Thank you for the quick reply. Hope Canada worked out for you in the end.
@@ShaneM321 and you
Ahh thank u for this video!
I was planning to go Japan to teach , should I not go through with it ? I paid the deposit of £49 discount but before I make the full commitment. Please can you advise me pls
Hi, I’m in the same boat I’m sticking with this just for now, but I’m still applying to other programs like Jet and Aeon
This was really helpful… although I already paid for the flights and insurance 😭
Doesn’t anyone know if they refund them?
@@livykate29 I paid for flights too but luckily getting my own insurance 😭 I highly doubt you can get a refund but look into it!
how about your visa? did you get it from global work and travel or did you have to sort it yourself since you got a different job?
The visa has to be obtained from the government, global work and travel don't do it for you. Theyll just tell you where to apply if you are unsure
From the U.S to Europe they told me it would cost $3,185! I'm looking around to see how much each of the services offered cost individually. I intend to basically be working abroad indefinitely, so it seems more reasonable when I think about $3,000 as just the cost of moving. But I don't know yet if its grossly overcharging.
Bro tell me the money that U showed to u that's the money that U will get or u will pay like when a chose the trip that u will be and care of them I think from 6645$ something like that for 12 weeks I think thats the money that u will get for your work or it's what u will pay !? I'm confused
hello! I was just wondering how much you made a week roughly working as a nanny?
lol well damn... already purchased my flights and insurance. i hope my experience will be good though
Hey, please cab you tell me how much you spent in total
Is it rrally a scam? I just used them dam
Global work and travel is a scam, so thank you for this video as it’s made me go with a better company
what company did you go with?
Pls update !!
which one did you go with?🥺
What company
Please what company did you end up going with? Help 😢
they scammed me for 300 odd quid from me
Hi Kelly-Anne. Thank for the upload - was helpful.
I'm looking to do the same thing except in NZ.
Is there scope to stay there longer? Say you were offered a permanent role somewhere. I understand this would ultimately mean your working visa is void but if the position is good enough i've heard some companies arrange a new working visa.
Did you come across any people who started on a working visa with GlobalWork and then progressed onto a permanent position in NZ? Perhaps even outside the job they offer?
Hi Ricky,
I've never looked into NZ but I assuming that their laws are the same as Australia. So to stay there longer there are three options: Do 88 days of work (on farms, building site etc) for the 2nd year visa, this has to be completed within your first year. For a third year Visa you have to accumulate 6 MORE months of that work during your second year. Option 2: Fall in love and get a partnership visa, these take a while so you can bridging visa, so you wouldn't need to worry about getting kicked out the country - luckily for you, NZ partnership visas are way cheaper than the Australian ones.
The third option (which you actually asked about haha) is getting a permanent. For this a company would have to sponsor you. I'm sure there are visa's for contract work for jobs that may only acquire a year or so but the sponsorship is what you really want. Global work and travel from my understanding do not help you get a sponsorship, you would have to get this on your own. BUT if they do set you up with a job and then you speak to your new boss about sponsorship, they may want to do so. Everything depends on the actual job itself rather than what Global will do for you. It may be worth looking straight into companies that already hold sponsorships. I know people that have got jobs out there wether that is through Global or themselves, and even though the companies want to keep them on it just isn't worth it for them. There are so many people looking for jobs, and it costs the company money to sponsor you - I'm sure it's not that much - but they would also have requirements. For example with my job: I was working full time in hospitality, and I was basically doing the job of a supervisor- training staff, opening and closing etc, and even though I did have the job title of supervisor for a year prior to moving to Australia, they would only sponsor someone with 3 years minimum management experience. It is very competitive and there are 100 other people that can do the same job as you. Australia is a lot busier than New Zealand though so it may be less stressful and easier to get! Global may be able to advise you if they have heard of companies providing sponsorships, but to be honest it might just be worth a few hours of looking on online forums instead if that would be the only reason you sign up with them. Everyone that I met on my travels that had been to New Zealand told me how beautiful it was, how it was the happiest moments of their lives and how lovely everyone is there! I'm sure that whatever you decide logistically in getting there, you will have an amazing time. If you can't find sponsorships immediately then please don't get stressed, do the 88 days framework at the start so that you have flexibility with your visa's and just apply your butt off - your hard work will pay off :)
Sorry that it is such a long response, but hope that it is helpful. I'm sure you've already visited it, but the immigration website is really helpful and shows you all your visa options. I also found that joining facebook groups for the area that I was in was helpful with jobs.The second website is just the first thing that came up when I googled visa sponsorship jobs in NZ, might be worth a look.
www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/visit
www.careerjet.co.nz/visa-sponsorship-jobs.html
@@kelly-annelouise3098 You are an star! Thank you so much for your response and all the advice - this is perfect! I'll have a look into it and hopefully I can make my dream a reality. With all this Covid malarky going on it may take a wee bit longer than expected however :(
Thank you so much for your help. All the best with the channel!
@@CaptainIndia7 hey there! how did it go for you in NZ? was thinking of going for the same in nz, need some advice if you did went ahead!
@@choopwjo Hey Jojo. Unfortunately not. I ended up going to Boston for 3 months instead - completely independently. I'm sure Kelly will answer any questions you have if you can find a way to get in touch with her. If you end up going, good luck. I'm sure you'll have a smashing time!
Absolute con artists
They are absolute scum
They literally removed any and all negative review or videos on the company o can’t find the ones I originally found when I was searching about the company. Its just the company’s official pages video.
@@musicabelle68 Never trust reviews on anyone's own website. Frankly positive reviews anywhere, just look at bad reviews.
I want to do the Japan study.
I am currently going through with them now and there is so much extra costs they do not tell you in the beginning. I also already have a police check but they are making me get a new one. I'm not sure about them but I've started the process now so we will see how it goes.
Hi, I'm looking into going next year maybe. Could you tell me about the experience so far? Do you know how finding accommodation works and the jobs?
Can you let us know your experience please
Any update
Great video, Beautiful!
Thank you for this !!!