Why work abroad on my gap year?

Why do people work on their gap year? Well, put simply, jobs abroad are a great way of making your gap year money go further while you travel!

The wages you earn from your job abroad can mean the difference between being able to travel for 12 months rather than just 6 months.

Australia and New Zealand are particularly good destinations for finding work abroad; our Aussie Work Down Under Package is one of our most popular work abroad programmes. If you're aged between 18 and 30 you're eligible for a working holiday visa for these countries. There is paid work abroad available for anyone wishing to teach English in China and Real Gap can arrange jobs in the USA and Canada, subject to visa requirements for students and professional wishing to develop their career abroad.

Finding a job suited to your specific interests and skills is an excellent way to enhance your CV while you travel. It is possible to enjoy work, get paid and pick up some valuable new skills to impress potential employers back home.

Getting a job abroad is an excellent way to meet people - both locals and fellow gap year travellers. If you work while you're abroad you'll see another side to local life that you would don't see as a tourist, while also getting to see a different country and travel around a bit.