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Penguin · 05-02-2002, 09:29 PM

Hi Johnny,

Fruit picking is really popular with a lot of backpackers.

I can't work out why, though! With few exceptions, most hostels in fruit picking destinations are a much lower standard than elsewhere in Oz, the work is hard and the money is nothing special.

Work is easy to find as long as you have a work permit. You can try asking around to get work in hotels, hostels, shops, pubs and restaurants although you it is best to work through an agency if you want a nice cushy office job.

Which agency to go with depends on what sort of work you do. Tell me what sort of work you do now (or what you are qualified to do) and I will give you a few URLs.

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Penguin Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: London Posts: 36	Hi Johnny, Fruit picking is really popular with a lot of backpackers. I can't work out why, though! With few exceptions, most hostels in fruit picking destinations are a much lower standard than elsewhere in Oz, the work is hard and the money is nothing special. Work is easy to find as long as you have a work permit. You can try asking around to get work in hotels, hostels, shops, pubs and restaurants although you it is best to work through an agency if you want a nice cushy office job. Which agency to go with depends on what sort of work you do. Tell me what sort of work you do now (or what you are qualified to do) and I will give you a few URLs.