Paid Work Abroad for Students & Gap Years | Earn, Travel & Gain Experience
- Australia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
About Program
Launch your career with international paid work experience abroad. Whether during a gap year or career break, working overseas builds your resume and sets you apart. Stand out from the crowd by demonstrating not only your ability to live overseas but also your dedication through paid international work experience—a major advantage in today’s competitive job market.
Diverse Paid Work Programs: Choose from a variety of paid jobs abroad, typically lasting 3–12 months. Or go big with a full year of adventure, taking on multiple roles across countries like Australia, Vietnam, and Thailand—places you’ll be proud to call home.
Finance Your Travels: Earn while you explore! Working overseas helps fund your global adventures and gives you access to incredible cultural experiences. Seize the chance to work, travel, and thrive abroad—your international career journey starts here.
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Program Highlights
- Diverse Job Opportunities: Engage in various work sectors such as bar work, restaurants, teaching, horse-related roles, agricultural work, and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
- Build International Connections: Meet lots of international friends, creating memories and connections that last a lifetime
- Explore at Your Own Pace: Enjoy visiting all the tourist highlights of your chosen country at a comfortable pace, savoring every moment
- Fund Your Adventure: Live abroad for an extended period and get paid while enjoying the experience
- Enhance Your Resume: Gain unique and international work experience to elevate your resume
Popular Programs
Unlock a world of possibilities in the hospitality sector – the ideal choice for combining paid work and travel. Perfect for gap year enthusiasts and career breakers. Explore opportunities in Sydney or Canada (if eligible for a work permit). Elevate your journey with fulfilling work experiences abroad!
Supercharge your resume with unique international experience on your gap year or career break. Showcase commitment to future employers by working abroad in paid positions, setting yourself ahead. Our programs, spanning 3-6 months, offer a transformative experience. Opt for a year in multiple jobs, fund your travels, and embrace the world's offerings while boosting your career journey!
Australia, a sprawling nation of immense diversity, has magnetized travellers and aspirants seeking overseas work opportunities for years. With its alluring blend of an easy going and welcoming culture, breath taking natural marvels, and a captivating outdoor way of life, Australia stands as an exhilarating and secure haven that triggers numerous repeat visits. Choose from city work in Sydney and other cities, farm work in the outback and grooming positions with horses in regional locations!.
Response from Oyster Worldwide
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we’re happy to address your concerns here. We’re sorry to hear that the programme did not meet your expectations, especially as we made significant efforts to support you and your son throughout the process. We appreciate that you chose to return a low star review rather than receiving a full refund. In this instance we were not willing to return this due to the beyond and above services that we feel we fully provided.
At Oyster, we aim to provide a full-service experience for those looking for support in setting up a fulfilling gap year abroad, including guidance on visas, accommodation, job hunting, and integration with other solo travellers. While some travellers choose to organize these elements independently, our programme is designed for those who want the structure, reliability, and expert advice that come with over 20 years of experience.
In your case, we understand that timing was tight with only a few weeks to arrange your son's visa, orientation, and job assistance. We worked closely with you to meet these timelines, including finding a solution to change the programme location ( against our initial advice), adjusting arrival dates to fit the best group schedules, and tailoring accommodation options to make sure your son would be comfortable.
We communicated with you and your son extensively, responding to your many questions across numerous emails and phone calls, all with the aim of setting him up for success. Our orientation programme is carefully designed to support proactive individuals who are eager to immerse themselves in both job searching and social connections. We find that participants who approach the experience with an open, engaged mindset tend to gain the most value from it, creating the foundation for a great year ahead.
While it seems this programme may not have been the right fit in the end, we genuinely appreciate your feedback and wish you and your son all the best in your future travels. Thank you for allowing us to clarify our approach and commitment to supporting our participants.