Most people believe that in order to work abroad, one must first obtain an expensive work visa. While this is true for most types of professional employment abroad, rarely is it necessary for backpacker jobs.
Backpacker jobs are off the record cash in hand jobs, and can be found just about everywhere. While some backpacker jobs can be lucrative and painless, others can be backbreaking and pay next to nothing. Nonetheless, whatever the pay, they are sure to make for some awesome experiences.
In the following guide, you will find a list of various backpacker jobs ideal for actual runaways, intense budget backpackers, and even African immigrants.
1) Day Work On A Luxury Yacht
Like
luxury cars, luxury
yachts are always in need of cleaning
maintenance
and
and who better for the task than your self. Pay is usually high in
Europe, around 15 to 20
Euro and hour, and work generally consists
of
painting, polishing, cleaning and varnishing. Just head to any port, meander the docks at dawn, and simply ask if there is any day work to be had. For more information, check out How To Work On A Luxury Yacht.
2) Work In An Eastern European Hostel
Eastern European hostels are ideal for the runaway backpacker because more often than not, their business is run off the books. This means they are accustomed and more willing to hire wanderers like
your
self.
Hostels generally look for people who can clean, bar tend, manage the books, and keep guests happy. Prepare to do a lot of drinking and partying. The pay is generally low but room and board is usually provided. To get a job in a hostel, just send your resume to one of millions of hotels listed on hostelworld.com.
3) Work The Yachts In Eilat, Israel
Israel is abundant with jobs for
the
migrant
worker. And in the resort port city of Eilat Israel, almost every worker is an immigrant or backpacker.
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