Join us on Facebook! Click HERE --- Returning from your overseas trip? Claim your Tax Back HERE! --- Why choose Global? Find out HERE --- See what past travellers have to say! Read testimonials HERE! --- Want to make a difference? Check out our 100+ Global Volunteer & Travel programs in 5 continents! Click Here! --- Travelling around? Book your next stay HERE! --- Tune in to Global Radio, our monthly dance music radio show, by subscribing in iTunes here --- Follow us on Twitter! -- Find out about our 10-year Deposit Guarantee Here! -- Are you a Global Traveller? Open your Global World account HERE! --- Ever wanted to work in the travel industry? Join our Team! --- Check out Global TV on our YouTube Channel! -- Grab a FREE Global Bag Tag and never lose your luggage again Click Here! -- Join us on Facebook! Click HERE --- Returning from your overseas trip? Claim your Tax Back HERE! --- Why choose Global? Find out HERE --- See what past travellers have to say! Read testimonials HERE! --- Want to make a difference? Check out our 100+ Global Volunteer & Travel programs in 5 continents! Click Here! --- Travelling around? Book your next stay HERE! --- Tune in to Global Radio, our monthly dance music radio show, by subscribing in iTunes here --- Follow us on Twitter! -- Find out about our 10-year Deposit Guarantee Here! --Are you a Global Traveller? Open your Global World account HERE! --- Ever wanted to work in the travel industry? Join our Team! --- Check out Global TV on our YouTube Channel! -- Grab a FREE Global Bag Tag and never lose your luggage again Click Here! -- Join us on Facebook! Click HERE --- Returning from your overseas trip? Claim your Tax Back HERE! --- Why choose Global? Find out HERE --- See what past travellers have to say! Read testimonials HERE! --- Want to make a difference? Check out our 100+ Global Volunteer & Travel programs in 5 continents! Click Here! --- Travelling around? Book your next stay HERE! --- Tune in to Global Radio, our monthly dance music radio show, by subscribing in iTunes here --- Follow us on Twitter! -- Find out about our 10-year Deposit Guarantee Here! -- Are you a Global Traveller? Open your Global World account HERE! --- Ever wanted to work in the travel industry? Join our Team! --- Check out Global TV on our YouTube Channel! -- Grab a FREE Global Bag Tag and never lose your luggage again Click Here!

Global vs. Doing It Yourself

Occasionally, people question whether it would be easier, or cheaper, trying to organise their own working holiday rather than travelling through The Global Work & Travel Co. - So, we've put together this nice little comparison chart based on traveller feedback and market research to show how much easier, cheaper, and less risky it is to travel through the best in the business!


Pre-organised / Included	Cost	Things to Organise Yourself	Cost / Time (Average)
Job opportunity before departure	Included	Missed out wages while finding a job	$2800 ‐ $3200 / 4‐6 Wks
Airfares w/ free date changes to sync with job commencement	Included	Sourcing your own airfares	$1500 ‐ $3000 / 2 Hrs
Travel Insurance (Excess Free)	Included	Sourcing your own Travel Insurance ‐Fully comprehensive for 12 months	$1300 ‐ $2500 / 2 Hrs
Airport Transfer	Included	Organising transport from airport to city	$60 / 30 Mins
First 5 Nights Accommodation	Included	Hostel accom. until earning money	$500 ‐ $900, 4‐6 weeks
Mobile/Cell Phone w/ Credit	Included	Buying a mobile/cell phone + credit for potential employers to call you on	$100+ / 1 Hr
Tour of Arrival City	Included	Taking a tour to become accustomed with the city	$70 / 1 Hr
Orientation Session	Included	Learning about what there is to do & see, can/can’t do, using public transport, laws, nightlife etc. on your own	3 weeks for basic understanding
Assistance w/ Bank Account & Tax	Included	Finding a bank, the tax office & applying	3 Hrs
Help Finding Permanent Accommodation	Included	Learning about local accommodation procedures & finding a place to call home	2‐3 Wks
Assistance w/ Visa Application	Included	Finding the right place to apply for Visa Getting charged by 3rd party online visa company	$160 / 2 Hrs $250 ‐ $500 / 30 Mins
On‐going support & access to Local Resource Centre	Included	Losing your job & missing out on income while finding a second job	$1500 ‐ $2500 / 3-5 Weeks (Shorter time than first because you now have a local reference)
Time, risk & hassle for you Not receiving job opp. pre‐departure	Extremely minimal! Refundable (Refer to Service Agreement)	Time, risk & hassle for you Underestimating costs & returning home	Very High Total below is lost / 25% of people
TOTAL	$4,000 ‐ $6,000 (Depending on chosen airfares & travel insurance)	TOTAL	$7,300 ‐ $12,570 (Excl. food & drinks, socialising/partying & public transport to job interviews +$500 ‐$1500)