Australia Is Offering The Greatest Job In The World
This might be the greatest job in the world, but I have a few very important questions. I'll get to those in a second. So, Australia's tourism bitches think they are offering the most wonderful job that ever existed (I guess they don't know about Aretha Franklin's chichi fluffer).
The job pays $100,000USD and you will have to relocate to Hamilton Island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef for half of the year. Your duties include doing a bunch of island shit like laying on the beach, snorkeling in the ocean, digging the sand out of your snatch...etc..etc...
You must know how to swim and be able to read and write English (I'm out!), because they want you to blog about your experiences weekly. Yeah, because people really want to see pictures of you having the time of your damn life while they are sitting in their tiny cubicles, pushing papers and writing notes to their co-workers to STOP LEAVING DISHES IN THE SINK!!!! (I love those notes).
Not only will Australia pay you, but you will also get airfare from your home country and you will get to stay in an oceanfront villa with a pool.
The job is part of a huge campaign to boost Australia's tourism. They expect thousands of applicants. Click here if you want in, but that site will probably be down for the next ten years. Good luck.
Okay, they say this is the greatest job in the world, but a few things are missing for them to correctly make that claim. Um. It doesn't say there's an In-N-Out on the island that delivers. They also don't mention anything about "staying drunk 24 hours a day" as one of your duties. Also, one of your hourly duties isn't to put dollars bills (provided by them) in the g-string of the island's official go-go boy: Mah Boo Anderson Cooper. Yeah, "world's greatest job" my ass!
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Submitted by Clayton_P on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 12:01am.
I accessed the site just now. I live not far from Hamilton Island and it is a real job. Tourism Queensland is offering the position.
Why pay $100k? Couldn't they just say six months' room and board on tropic resort and get thousands of qualified applicants?
It does look lovely. I bet they've gotten some great buzz already just by airing the promo.
I accessed the site just now. I live not far from Hamilton Island and it is a real job. Tourism Queensland is offering the position. Hamiliton Island is defintely not a "Deserted Island" haha.. It's a luxurious island and is one of the top holiday and wedding spots in Australia. Here is the website to the island, http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/ (there is even a link to the job offer on this page), or typing "Hamilton Island" in to any good search engine will bring up countless sites on the island :P .
It is one of many Islands in the "Whitsundy group" . Also Hamiliton Island is the only island big enough to have its own airport, big enough for large Commercial Aircraft.
Clayton
Why wouldn't you apply lol you can also see the 'competition' as they have put up the video applications of the job applicants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Smi3TuY5Lg
Aww...site is still down
Submitted by NitWitty on Wed, 01/14/2009 - 8:25am.
Hmm, Huge Jackman on a beach for six months or raising kids? *filling out app and packing thong and sunscreen* It would be so much easier if Astroglide invented a sunscreen formula.
You know he's--I can't say it--he's.... an actor, right?
Oh, you know us pesky Americans, Sheeps.
Grandiose, megalomaniacal know-it alls.
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Submitted by Sheeps on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 4:03pm.
hahahaha. Doesn't Hugh do that himself weekly on Bondi? Besides, Nitty is stuck at home for the foreseeable future.
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Hmm, Huge Jackman on a beach for six months or raising kids? *filling out app and packing thong and sunscreen* It would be so much easier if Astroglide invented a sunscreen formula.
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I saw this first thing this morning and tried to get in but couldn't. Sounds like the world's best job to me.
I feel like ringing them up. At least Hamilton Island is in the same state I live. Australia is going crazy screaming where are all the tourists?So it sounds legitimate. The japanese market has dropped alarmingly, obviously they got sick of being mugged and beat up and went to a safer place. Like back to Japan. So what would the catches be? Wheres my damn phone?
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Submitted by wednesdayaddamss on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 6:33pm.
I wish you Americans would learn something about the world you think you run.
I wish you wouldn't come on a US blog and make grand generalizations about the host country. You're stereotyping more than the person you criticized.
Sexymixer, it's an ISLAND RESORT with multi storey hotels etc, you would not be alone. The job is to get publicity- they aren't going to have to DO any real work *rolls eyes*
And no, Tracy Lynn, summer did not start down here two weeks ago, its starts 1 DECEMBER, and Hamilton island is in the TROPICS, think Florida. Only nicer, much much nicer(and yes I have been to Florida) Also Australia is a big country so asking what Fall is like at the beach in Aus is like asking what Fall is like on the beach in the US, it's different everywhere.
I wish you Americans would learn something about the world you think you run:P
Submitted by diz on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 5:05pm.
Mate, check out this link abotu the shark attacks...
http://swimatyourownrisk.com/2009/01/13/shark-attack-roundup-australia-e...
Warning, extremely graphic!
There were 3 shark attacks on the East coast this past weekend. None were very near Hamilton Island though. Oh and Vegemite is not to be trifled with by softcox. :)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/12/2463746.htm
Yes, the site is down. I was gonna signup but then I noticed they said nothing about HD cable with DVR. That may be a deal breaker for me. I know nothing about Australian t.v. but they better have HBO, Bravo and VH1
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Submitted by snowpiece on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 2:20pm.
suze: are you on facebook? I'm addicted to the Lost trivia game on there.
I don't do facebook, no. Everyone I know does (including my Doctor - yikes!) except me and hubby. We have til now refused to get caught in the hype.
But I might have a peek now.
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Submitted by madam s. on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:31pm.
THAT would be funny... if the chosen blogger photoshops one of their legs off for a post titled: "Crappy Swimming Session Today". And then a few weeks later photoshops off an arm with a post titled: "Thinking About Spending Less Time in the Water".
I bet there's a morals clause in the contract that requires the blogger to say mostly positive things.
Submitted by Youri on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 2:31pm.
If they want to promote Australia and boost it's tourism, all they have to do is advertise with a shirtless Hugh Jackman on some beach.
hahahaha. Doesn't Hugh do that himself weekly on Bondi? Besides, Nitty is stuck at home for the foreseeable future.
ant> Sharks are the first things I thought about when I saw this. No way!
That shit is my dream, I would LOVE to work on an island in Australia. All the Aussies I've ever met were such friendly, funny, warm people. Too bad the sites down.
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100K? That isn't enough bank to get me interested.
Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.
If they want to promote Australia and boost it's tourism, all they have to do is advertise with a shirtless Hugh Jackman on some beach.
Why do I have a sneaky feeling that is a scam or spam plan? Can't even get to the sitet and why are we finding out about this waaaay too good to be true deal on Dlisted? I haven't seen it advertised anywhere else.
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This seems like the bets job ever, but it's not if you think about it. You have to be the island CARETAKER...which means you will be taking care of things. Cleaning, cutting down brush and bushes, and having to blog everyday when you just want to sleep. Plus you're stuck there for 6 months...ALONE! Think about it...6 months of your life....who else is going to be able to spend that kind of time with you? I'd rather be home with the ones I love...sorry.
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Was this ever even a real thing? The site doesn't work and everyone here is complaining that they can't get through either.
Or did they just get too much publicity, and then too much traffic, and their server shut down?
I'd be perfect for this "job". I love to write, can blog in an interesting way, when there's an audience that lets me know what they want to hear about. And.. I've lost my job, my house, my dog died, my cat died, I lost all my money and my retirement.
Relocating for a 6 month long island experiment would be cool.
But when are they going to start their little tourism promotional? In Australia, summer just started two weeks ago. That means that by the time they get their crap together, fall will be coming on. What's fall like at the beach in Oz?
Who knows if this thing is real or if it will ever happen. Anyone else want to send me on a tropical island blogging experiment? I'm ready to go.
suze: are you on facebook? I'm addicted to the Lost trivia game on there.
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Submitted by snowpiece on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:45pm.
Affirmative! Can't wait but wonder what I'll do after the finale. Guess that's what boxed set dvds are for.
After kicking Heroes to curb for being too boring, I kept my Lost habit going and now I'm needing my fix.
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One word... SHARKS!!!!!!!
Sure, that job seems awesome on paper, but for someone who has an irrational fear of sharks and salt water crocodiles this is an island death trap!
Have any of you fellow dlisters had a chance to visit www.swimatyourownrisk.com?! Holy hell, there are some gnarly pictures there and it'll make you think twice about sticking your pretty pinkytoes in the ocean... especially Australia!!
seriously your ass
I want in but when I click the link the page doesn't go thru...
:( I need help peeps
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I'd be worried about giant palmetto bugs and other tropical thingies getting in my holes. Not to mention big gigunda man eating iguanas and pterodactyls and stuff..
Is there a booger in my nose?
suze: Locke = def a DILF, Jack doesn't float my raft but I guess you can always use a spinal surgeon. Esp since I expect my back to be out of commission after a few days with Sawyer, Des and Sayid...and HUGO
Are you excited for the new season?
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fuck that shit! site's down. I'm still showing up demanding my spot.
meanwhile... ciggie break! (yes, i know, i'm nasty and what not)
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Submitted by snowpiece on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:28pm.
suze; I want Locke there too, let's just say he's not REALLY dead....;)
wow, I'm having a nice fantasy sitting at my desk,
Yeah - nothing wrong with Locke, he's a bit of a DILF
I note that Jack was missing from the list.
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Submitted by Mrs. Gosling on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:34pm.
Farrah what would you recommend? :)
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i'm not the best sushi connoseur, but i like the California Rolls. Specially the Ebi Roll. Cream cheese, shrimp and avocado. I don't do the raw fish. Maybe Sheeps might know more about sishi than myself. I read the menu, if i see something i like, i order :)
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Matzo soup is geshmak, you must be a meshugener!!
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Farrah what would you recommend? :)
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oh I thught it was one of those man made islands.pass. ;;) I don't want to be stranded on a REAL island. %)
sushi has got to be the healthiest foods. :)
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Submitted by Mrs. Gosling on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:30pm.
Ive never had Sushi..I want to try it soon I just dont know what i would eat!
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Submitted by KD on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:27pm.
Oxygen- Mmm, cow tongue tacos are the BEST! So tender.
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And to think I was just gonna go get me some funky Taco Bell for lunch. Thanks alot.
It's knowing what it is that grosses me out...it's such a mind-feck for me. For all I know I could be eating cow tongue AND bull's balls Tacos.
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i can't get on. i think i would love this job. spec. if i could bring my man w/ me. well i wouldn't go w/o him anyways. but i would looove living on the beach, and you don't even have to camp out. what a good excuse to leave my present job too. And i like vegemite. perfect. i'm applying. as soon as i can get on.
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Submitted by M.E. on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 1:28pm.
Because six months on an island alone...well.....I'd go cuckoo. I'd have to bring back all my childhood imaginary friends to chat wiff.
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heh heh, reminds me of "Shut UP, Spaulding!!"
Sounds like a dream to me. Though I would probably run out of things to do unless there was TV and internet. And a pool boy.