Real Life: I'm On A Working Holiday In Australia

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  • No one has casted me in a reality show yet so I made one for myself. The roommates are starting chapter one of this working holiday visa: looking / interviewing for jobs. What has the process been like? Are you looking to do the same? We get into all the details right here.

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  • @cherylemaybury9967
    @cherylemaybury9967 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    That animal is an echidna not a porcupine. They’re an egg laying mammal which is also called a monotreme. They are really cute native animals that are only found here. 😊

  • @Groover1964
    @Groover1964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I came to Australia at 26 for a 1 year working holiday in 1989. I ended up falling in love and marrying an Australian girl and we've been married for 31 years with 2 kids. Enjoy every second, travel to WA!! and build memories with each other. I hope these women stay friends for life.

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is illegal in Australia to not pay for a work trial, but of course lots of businesses think they operate outside the law, and love to try and take advantage of people new to the country who don't know the laws yet.

  • @FillH2os
    @FillH2os 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    A lot of us will ask if you’re Canadian, because if you ask a Canadian if they’re American they get offended. We find it near impossible to differentiate.

    • @gloryglory5688
      @gloryglory5688 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You might, others find it pretty easy

    • @FionaEm
      @FionaEm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah, just got to listen to see if they say 'aboot' 😅

    • @JohnHollands
      @JohnHollands 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree. It’s just one of the ways us Aussies are polite and thoughtful.

  • @adrianj9056
    @adrianj9056 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is a really good video, shot differently than most other travel vlogs. Just a point, when you are discussing things like alcohol laws, they are not ‘Australian’ laws, they are state laws, and vary greatly throughout the country.

  • @petermcculloch4933
    @petermcculloch4933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is incredibly interesting to watch/listen to. Dive into the social culture.Australians greatly appreciate people who make the effort to join in

  • @inbox_au
    @inbox_au 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The video is really well done - informative and entertaining. Good job!

  • @micka6812
    @micka6812 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome! I do so hope you enjoy yourselves here. This was a most enjoyable vlog, not something you see here very often. Peeps just get in their van or start to travel heading north. This was good to hear about your backgrounds and starting to encounter ozy lifestyles working and all.

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Clara is so classy, and from Copenhagen where my dad is from!
    And can definitely picture her in a high end clothing or jewellery store :)

  • @Jeni10
    @Jeni10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Hey” is a greeting more than a question. I’ve never heard it used instead of “Pardon?” Be careful with “heaps” because some objects sound ridiculous when you imagine them in heaps. Like “heaps of seats” or “heaps of kangaroos”. In such cases, we would use “lots” or “plenty”.

  • @Me-bq4pd
    @Me-bq4pd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a previous comment mentioned, by law the employer MUST pay you for all work. Also, there are many employers who take advantage of young persons and backpackers and their lack of knowledge of their worker rights. Employers must pay at a minimum, the legislated minimum wage. So check the Fair Work Act or google the relevant laws. Of late there has been a lot of companies found underpaying their employees. This is unlawful "wage theft"

  • @damienchan1786
    @damienchan1786 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cute, fun, interesting video which made me watch the whole way (was not expecting that). Anyway, hope you create amazing memories here!

  • @emms-700
    @emms-700 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Marissa, these videos are amazing! Wishing you all the best on your adventure!

  • @paulrichardson5892
    @paulrichardson5892 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    we very rarely say 'what' its regarded as a bit rough or rude.

    • @robert3987
      @robert3987 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many of us say "pardon?" if we haven't understood something or someone.

    • @Jeni10
      @Jeni10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct! My mother told me, “Don’t say ‘what’, say ‘I beg your pardon?’”

  • @tossed_about
    @tossed_about 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice videos Marissa. I think Klara is so brave to travel alone to such a different country. Try outs for jobs is a result of legal issues here - there is very active monitoring by the authorities of people being paid for trial work and fines against employers for doing the wrong thing can be high. 'Unfair dismissal' is a common complaint by employees and can provide substantial monetary compensation, so employers want to be certain you will fit in before putting you permanently on staff.

  • @8CSKN8
    @8CSKN8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Non-Americans having a fear of guns in America is probably on par with non-Australians fearing all the deadly animals in Australia, which you will have a low probability of ever encountering especially if you live in the city

    • @davidhines68
      @davidhines68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do swooping magpies count as deadly animals?

    • @8CSKN8
      @8CSKN8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidhines68 No, that's their way of saying hello.😂

    • @davidhines68
      @davidhines68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8CSKN8 🤣

    • @Jeni10
      @Jeni10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidhines68No, they’re Daddy birds protecting their nest in a nearby tree, and if that tree is on your property, they know you and won’t swoop, but if you’re passing near that tree and they don’t know you, they will swoop, so just cross the street to get further from the tree. It only happens for two weeks each Spring.

    • @tonycurrie2964
      @tonycurrie2964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Australia has over 3 million licenced gun owners. Guns are not the problem. Criminals are the problem.

  • @antipodean1233
    @antipodean1233 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video ladies, nicely produced and engaging.. I'm subbing so I can follow your experiences in OZ Ive travelled to both the US and Denmark (Princess Mary is a Tassy girl after all.. like me) so its fun watching the reverse experience.. re adopting Aussie slang ..my advice is do what feels comfortable and natural for you, maybe avoid anything that feels wrong or forced, .just be youselves and enjoy your time here.. congrats on a great vid

  • @johnfoster7389
    @johnfoster7389 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was great! Except when I hear Vocal Fryy!

  • @酥梅
    @酥梅 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are so cool! I hope I can get a chance to do working holiday there soon!

  • @CheRhys
    @CheRhys 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So you all waited until you were in Australia to look for work? (And it’s interesting that you chose no roles within your fields.)
    Moving to Australia is a goal of mine, and I have been trying to secure work (sponsorship & within my industry) before moving, which has been a challenge.
    Soo glad I’ve found your videos! NY to SYD (or MEL) very soon!!

    • @MarissaDownUnder
      @MarissaDownUnder  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What is your industry/ do you for sure want to stay within that? The easiest industry to get sponsorship in is recruitment if you are interested in that, otherwise I would suggest using this as an opportunity to work a random job and meet people to network your way into a desired sponsorship!
      But regardless of what type of job, Australians are all about vibes so I do think it takes coming here and meeting people so they know you are already serious about living here!

    • @MarissaDownUnder
      @MarissaDownUnder  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excited to hear where you end up 😊

    • @CheRhys
      @CheRhys 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MarissaDownUnder Entertainment. Copy and production in all forms. I’m not against working in other fields, it’s more so of wanting a sense of security and stability. After watching this video, I love the freedom the working holiday visa offers so I’ll be doing more research on it.

  • @damnwoman006
    @damnwoman006 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arvo = afternoon 😊 love seeing the insights of outsiders looking in!

  • @chalronbjork4766
    @chalronbjork4766 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You should definitely use Aussie slang. None of us will be offended, we're a friendly bunch 😊. Love the US and travel their yearly (usually Florida or Texas) but last two times we went to NY as well (sorry, I dislike NYC immensely). Also like Trump (please don't come at me!) Glad to follow your journey. I know you seem settled in Sydney but if you get a chance, come to W.A. for a visit. Our weather is sunny most days. We are extremely laid back and friendly and WA has a slower and more chill vibe than Sydney and Melbourne. We are a lot quieter state than NSW and Victoria but that also adds to the relaxed vibe. Thanks for the upload.

  • @davidcooper5010
    @davidcooper5010 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi ladies, I really enjoy your videos. Please keep making them. Plus, I hope the three of you start dating some nice Aussies guys.

  • @paulrichardson5892
    @paulrichardson5892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    in oz we rarely say" what ". i was shocked in the US when everyone was saying what . its regarded as a poor word to use.

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Australia, girls 😊 Yes, we say "How're you going", not "How're you doing", and 'heaps' as well as tons or a lot. Arvo means afternoon, not evening. The spiky creature you saw was a native animal called an echidna. Making fun of ourselves is a big part of Aussie culture, so you're doing the right thing making fun of yourself being an American 😊

  • @petephone9353
    @petephone9353 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About being mistaken for Canadians, most people outside of Canada and the US cannot hear a difference. To call a US person Canadian is not good, but to call a Canadian someone from the US might be horrendous. So the default becomes to ask if they are Canadian.

  • @carked5707
    @carked5707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We say Canadian as we don't want to offend Canadians by saying American. You must seem friendly and nice like a canadian

  • @danielthorvaldchan7295
    @danielthorvaldchan7295 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most Australians (me) like Americans despite the negative stereotypes. Not all Europeans like you met (mentioning Trump) are so thoughtless and stuck in a mental bubble, most appreciate the US is a large, complex and distinct country. That's the catastrophe of social media, it encourages people to stop thinking critically.

    • @coasterblocks3420
      @coasterblocks3420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Religion had a head start on causing people not to think.

  • @mjr320
    @mjr320 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey also just means Hi or hello, and as for Denmark your Crown Princess Mary is Australian so Danes are always going to be cool

  • @chinghsiangsu
    @chinghsiangsu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice sharing thx😊

  • @Jeansieguy
    @Jeansieguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:56 Echidna ... I think the lizard is a water dragon ... where you live, there is Sydney Funnel Web spiders

  • @carked5707
    @carked5707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Job interviews often a vibe check... they want to know if they will like hanging with younfor so many hours and if you will get along with others

  • @carked5707
    @carked5707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So many jobs around in offices as temps that often turn permanent.

  • @geevee9728
    @geevee9728 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not many spiders during winter, just wait till summer starts then you'll see some spiders come out :)

  • @liamshiels8626
    @liamshiels8626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm happy Clara got paid after not accepting the job

  • @carked5707
    @carked5707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please adopt the lingo and take it home when you go.

  • @toddsullivan596
    @toddsullivan596 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where's the best part to do a working holiday visa of you want to be a bricklayer full time??? Anyone know

    • @Jeni10
      @Jeni10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You would need to research whether Australia has a shortage of bricklayers, because we employ citizens first and internationals to fill any gaps. Obviously some jobs won’t have vacancies, but there are many skilled jobs that do, such as medical staff - the pandemic caused a lot of them to retire or quit, leaving gaps in the system, so when I was in hospital a year ago, there were lots of lovely Nepalis looking after me.

  • @markemery1353
    @markemery1353 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get a job in recruitment, basically every recruiter here in Sydney is from the UK or Ireland and lots are travellers like yourselves

  • @tonycurrie2964
    @tonycurrie2964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You don't live in Australia. You live in Sydney.

  • @victoriaphillips9391
    @victoriaphillips9391 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I be y’all’s friend?! I came here on the whv! And I’m from the USA! I’m 26 as well!

  • @cyclops92
    @cyclops92 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think Marissa looks extra hot with the new hair style

  • @carked5707
    @carked5707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should be paid for a trial

  • @jackthecat5497
    @jackthecat5497 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome ladies. Loving the vids so far.