Looking for farm work in Australia? The 88th Day can help.
Every year 1000s of backpackers pick fruit in rural Australia to qualify for a 2nd year working holiday visa, getting these jobs isn’t so hard, but making good money is only achieved by few. Which Fruit/Veg Makes Me the Most Money? As a general rule, the more valuable each piece of fruit is the better …
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So you’re coming up to halfway through your 2nd year visa and the idea of leaving Australia in just 6 months is unimaginable. But is it worth sacrificing half of your year in rural Australia just for one more year? Often the original 88 days is too much for many backpackers, in 2017 over 90000 …
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Hourly Paid Work – Without doubt the easiest way to save money is through reliable hourly work, the high minimum wage in Australia means most of these jobs pay over $800 a week. Contact The 88th Day if you’d like one, it’s our specialty. Piece Rate Work – This work refers to the payment scheme …
Maybe these 3 months aren’t quite how you imagined pending your time in Australia, however that doesn’t mean they can’t be a fantastic few months. Day Trips – It may feel like you are in the middle of nowhere but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great activities within driving distance. Make the most of your …
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Securing a job through a working hostel can have its benefits, such as accommodation being secured as well, however more often than not you are paying a lot in rent for accommodation with very few amenities whilst being crammed full of bunk beds! But more often than not it is the most viable option and …
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Once you’re up and running and working towards completing the 88 days, it is important to keep records and document your time working as this is all evidence that proves you did the specified work required for a second year visa, and supplying this information or not is likely to be the difference between staying …
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Before you begin any term of employment with the aim of completing your 88 days, be sure to be fully aware of whether the work satisfies the Australian Government’s idea of specified work, this is related to the type of work as well as geographical location. There are differences in these specifics depending on whether …
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Most importantly you need all the proper documentation that proves you are eligible to work in Australia, it’s recommended to print hard a hard copy of your visa grant notification, a copy of your passport, then details of your Tax File Number (TFN) and bank details so that you can get paid! Otherwise have an …
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