Q: Where do you come from?
A: I come from Hong Kong.
Q: When did you go on your working holiday?
A:
2015/16 Australian
2019/20 Sweden
Q: Where did you go for your working holiday and why?
Australia : It was my 1st time working holiday. I want to choose an English speaking country to start with . Many of my friends had been to Australia .I heard about their experience there , and their sharing arouses my interest to go there.
Sweden: This was my 2nd time . I want to choose an non English speaking country. And Sweden have northern lights and it is one of the happiest country in the world , so this country fascinates me .
Q: What kinds of jobs did you do, and what kinds of courses did you take during your working holiday?
Australia : I worked as charity fundraiser , sushi restaurant waitress and farm factory packing staff.
Job hunting is easy if you speak English.
Sweden : I worked as receptionist in a hostel , housekeeper in big hotels , waitress in Chinese restaurants and event helper as part time . Job hunting is challenging due to fierce competition and long waiting time . That would be easier if you know some locals and not picky about jobs.
Q: Tell us one of your most unforgettable memories in your working holiday.
Australia: I met an person that was born with both gender organs(man & woman ). I only saw this in the TV and I cannot believe this happened in front of me . I feel the world is so big and my knowledge is so limited
Sweden : I saw aurora / northern lights with other 9 Hong Kong friends. It was an special moment for us. I had never travel with such an big group and having so much fun . It is not common and I cherish our time together.
Q: What is the greatest reward you have got from your working holiday?
Australia : I got to travel around Australia with my fundraising job. It is not a job with great money but they provided the accommodation and transport. I got pocket money from my sales. It was fun talking to the locals and they always invited me for a beer or dinner. I saw kangaroo in the backyard of somebody sometimes. It was a fun job.
Sweden: The Swedish class. I got to know many refugees from middle East and African . Besides, I started to work as an housekeeper in hotels and hostels . I started to keep my living places clean .
Q: Can you give 3 tips for young people who wish to visit the working holiday destination of your choice?
Sweden :
1. Bring at least 15000hkd to come here. Job hunting can takes time .
2. Try to arrive before your Visa date starts. So you can get a personal number. Life is easier with a personal number. Seeing doctor , supermarket membership , job hunting etc..
3. Remember to bring summer clothes apart from winter clothes. Summer in Stockholm can be 35°
Australia
1. If you have difficulties in job hunting, go for a working hostel. They arrange jobs for guests.
2. Grumtree is a good website to sell things , find house , second hand cars, and job .
3. A backpack is a better idea for a suitcase. I assume you want to travel around than staying in 1 place. Then the backpack is a good friend.
In Stockholm old Town (Gamla stan ) , there are many stone steps. It is not convenient for traveller using suitcase. So backpack is a better option .
Q: Is there any extra thing you would like to tell us?
Working Holiday= work first , travel after. It is always a good idea to spend the money on travel before the Australian dollars/Swedish krona exchange rate go further down.
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