What is life in Australia really like? (job market, permits)

[travel360]

Hello. I've been intrigued by Australia for a long time. I'm an American. The landscape looks so beautiful! A part of me wants to do the working holiday visa, though the visa is unfortunately very restrictive in where and how long you can work. The job market also seems very difficult to break into, especially as a foreigner. A lot of jobs require years of experience, and multiple permits and certificates.

[the troubadour]

Not difficult on a WHV. There is an entire industry around travelling/working back packers formed. If on the other hand, you refer to visa's to obtain work to gain PR then obviously more restrictive.


You certainly can't be a 'job snob' on a WHV, but some do obtain work they never imagined or indeed work that can go on to other things.

[Adaminaby Angler]

Bloody lovely, I must say!