Going Through A Supported Job Program Vs Independent Search

If you haven’t come across this blog before, me and my fiance are going to be moving to Whistler in Canada for 6 or so months on the International Experience Canada (IEC), a working holiday visa. For us to find a job, we had two options; go through a supported program to help us find work or find work independently. After a lot of thought, we decided to go with the first option and signed up to The Working Holiday Club. It’s not for everyone though, so thought I’d put together a pros and cons list to hopefully help anyone in the same situation:

Going Through A Supported Job Program

Pros                                                                                                      

– You can guarantee a job before leaving the country

– Less stressful, more support

– Meet a network of people

– Perfect if you’re travelling in a group or as a couple

Cons

– It costs to go through a program

– Essentially paying a lot of money just for a job

– More potential of ‘scams’ – depending on reputability of provider

‘How Can You Afford to Travel?!’ – Tips On Saving For Travel

When we tell people about our travel plans, the one question we are always asking is how can you afford it? It’s not easy and you have to be really strict with yourself. Here are just a few tips to save before heading out on your travel adventure:

Set Yourself Monthly Targets & Stick To it

Calculate what your outgoings are each month and how much you need spending money you realistically need (see point below!).  30% of our wages is put straight into our savings account every month. Put this money a-side as soon as you get paid and don’t be tempted to dip into this throughout the month.

Stop Spending &  Make Sacrifices

Do you really need more clothes, dvds or house-y things?! You can’t take everything with you on your travels, so why not save that £10/20/50 on something you can take with you or a night out in [Enter country of choice here]. Now I’m not saying don’t live, as you can’t completely stop your life because you need to be saving but it’s about getting the balance between the two.