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About Global Work & Travel

Global Work & Travel is your ticket to see the world in a meaningful way. They offer Working Holidays, Au Pair opportunities, Volunteer trips and much much more. This range of trips allows their travellers to become more than just tourists and see the world in new and exciting ways. Global Work & Travel will help you find the ideal trip for you and will be there with unlimited support every step of the journey to ensure your experience is incredible.

Pros
  • Large support network
  • Variety of options
  • Payment plans available
Cons
  • Limited locations
  • Some trips can be pricey

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    Was amazing, Alex is amazing and very enthusiastic. Very much enjoyed my experience talking to her about the trip and looking forward to possibly traveling with her in June! I'm really looking forward to the excursion by camel and just getting to know the local community and the markets in India.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    Jordan has been amazing at making me excited to get to Australia!

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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    My travel expert gave me the most positive outlook on my future trip and made me take the jump!!! I'm too excited!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    It's been great. Very informative and knows a lot. He has been around the world and is very enthused about the program.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Friendly and very informative, Karly was great help!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Very helpful and friendly. :)

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Josh was very friendly, passionate and excited to help me in every way possible to get myself started on an amazing internship to New Zealand/Australia. He was able to answer every one of my questions and if he didn't know, he was more than willing to find out and get back to me. I rescheduled with him several times and he was very understanding every time. I felt that he had the best interest to get me to accomplish my dream goals in the start of my career.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    It was an easy and fun experience. I am excited to start my new life as an English teacher overseas. I really look forward to teaching my knowledge to other cultures!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    All your people are really nice. I've had a phone call off 2 people now and they are really easy to chat with and they always have something to say good. They are always polite. They say, "Have a good day" and "How's your day going" and you can just feel like you can talk to them for hours on how nice they are. These people are the nicest I've ever talked to!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Fantastic service and people! Great attitude and any questions/queries answered with no problems at all! Excited to discover a whole new life!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Work and travel experts have explained everything well and very clearly. Time to pack your bag and just go for it.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The travel person I got was great and explained everything I needed to know.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Jacob was my first contact. I can't even begin to explain how helpful and genuine he was, just straight up a top guy!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Aileen was great. It was really helpful for me to find out everything that I needed to get out to oz.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The enthusiasm about traveling abroad was great, really made me want to just go ahead and do it.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Friendly, polite.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Very friendly and easy to talk to. Supplied me with heaps of information and guided me through the different steps clearly. Knowing that I will have access to support around the clock while on my travels is great and provides me with complete peace of mind. I can't wait to go and start my adventure! (:

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Happy and cheerful and understanding. Last minute decision to travel and volunteer, and the staff was very happy to meet my needs the best they could.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    So friendly, made me so excited and take the best leap of my life. I couldn't do this on my own without your help and support.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The application process was very thorough. The questions asked were rather thought provoking and really made me think about why I wanted to be a youth ambassador and where I wanted to go from there. The only complaint, which is rather minimal, is that the question disappears as you type so if you lose your train of thought, you have to start again. But nevertheless, it's been all good so far.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Global Work & travel Co were helpful in getting me on my journey to England to become a nanny. They were informative from the very beginning. Helping me along the way to get everything ready for my journey. The girls I worked with were very helpful in fulfilling my wishes. I am very thankful to everyone that helped me to accomplish my dream.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Thanks to GLOBAL I am experiencing a amazing time here in Australia Sydney. So grateful to be working on my sixth day here in Australia. Without Global this would have not happened. Made some incredible memories and made really nice friends. Experiencing a wonderful country is an absolute amazing experience.

    I'm loving Australia so much!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The booking was very simple and straightforward, and the Work & Travel Expert was very helpful and friendly. The most exciting part was being able to plan a trip which would be extremely fun and exciting.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    On the phone staff are very friendly & will get you excited & will lock you into a sale then & there! Very wolf of Wall Street, so be careful as they will send you off to completely different locations in the middle of nowhere close to where you planned to go! & random jobs you didn't really ask for! I met a ton of other people who used the company & everyone of them regretted it & all found work themselves! Best advice - save your money, use the internet, plan what you wanna do where you wanna go & just do it yourself! The good reviews on here are just skint backpackers trying to get free stuff! Do not get sucked into it!!!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Expert was great and has me very excited about my trip.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The security of going overseas.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Customer service was wonderful.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Alex was great! She really got me pumped for my trip and was super helpful.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    It was fantastic. Very detailed and I look forward to the pub crawl.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    How efficient and professional the process was.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    Good.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    It was a really good experience and they answered all my questions and were really helpful.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Chloe was very thorough and answered all my questions. She made everything easy for me to understand.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Getting to travel, helping the dogs and elephants, getting to help make the world a better place even in just a small way.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    This is great.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I feel like I have known Jordan and Aria forever. They are so much fun, full of so much energy. Easy to talk to and very informative. Do hope I get the chance to meet them both face to face one day. Fantastic team!!!

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I have always had an adventurous soul and a heart filled with wanderlust, yet I have doubted myself in being able to do something like this. Talking to my travel expert has changed my perspective and amplified my enthusiasm!! She has a genuine interest in changing my life and others. I couldn't be happier and more excited!!! Thank you. (:

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Found them to want to sell something as they are trying to but not overly pushy as I asked 3 times for call back and they happily obliged. Answered all questions satisfactory even with answers you may not always want to hear.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    The booking service was fantastic. The way she put across the trip was perfect and it's got me really excited to go.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Great experience.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I've always wanted a safe and easy way of traveling abroad. This company makes it possible for me to do so.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    The experience that I had was amazing. The friendly people that got in contact with me were very helpful and outlined the main things that I needed such as the cost of the visa and all the other things this included. Overall I would recommend this to young people wanting to travel for little cost.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    This company has been so helpful and straightforward.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    This company has come across amazing and made this experience easier and more straightforward for me to plan.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Very easy to do!!

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Explained everything clearly and made booking a lot easier. Great stuff!!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    My booking experience was awesome. Everyone was really friendly that I got to talk to. Benni was great at putting it all together for myself and answering all my questions along with Corey who helped me when Benni was finishing up with another client. My most exciting moment was when it hit me that this is really happening and I cannot wait.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Was really helpful and took stress off my shoulders. The information made this experience more exciting

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Really straightforward, all info I needed was given. Great Service!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    You were very helpful! And are helping me get the job I want.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Great. :)

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Good service.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Very good and friendly.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    All questions answered, very nice. :)

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Great service, thanks.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Tom was absolutely fantastic. Could relate to everything he talked about and just a top bloke! Made my decision very easy! He was awesome.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Sweet.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Experience has been great. Very good service, easy to contact. Excited for this trip as I love animals, really keen to travel and experience different cultures, experience out of town travel. Be safe, secure and have fun! :)

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    Very excited to meet you new people and for the adventure. Everyone has been very helpful.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I'm from the United Kingdom and I traveled to Canada. I was on the Working Holiday program then. My working week was Tuesday to Saturday. It was easy as I would hike and go canoeing. I love outdoorsy stuff. My interaction with The Global Work & Travel team was amazing. They were an excellent team and they were more than helpful with everything.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Best accent ever! :) Very helpful in explaining the details and reassuring not to worry about money, it'll all be worth it.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    She was wonderful and I couldn't ask for a better person to talk to.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    What most excited me about you is how well organized everything is and how easy everything is. I will have continuous support with a travel expert and that to me is essential. The program is designed to maximize your time abroad.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Carly is just awesome!!!

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    You're awesome!!

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Staff are very friendly and easy to talk to, clear with information.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    It was clear and simple, very welcoming and made the choice completely clear to me.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Very friendly and understanding! However, I did feel pushed into the payment which is something most people do not like to be pushed into! Overall, he was very nice.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Ryan was great, easy to understand and concise with the information!

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Friendly, easy going, informative.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    I am not in the matching with families stage of my au pair experience. I found my travel coordinator and everyone I speak with to be very knowledgeable and helpful. They also got back to me very quickly even though many are located all around the world. One thing I wasn't 100% pleased about was how long it took for them to review my profile and for it to be live on the website. I am now at the stage where I have to get my insurance and I have reviewed everything it covers and found it has great coverage including anything that could possibly go wrong while overseas. Overall I would recommend this company to a friend.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    The crew at Global were fantastic. When I met up with them in London, I was stoked to get an extra gift - a trip around London on the double-decker bus. Loving it here in the UK and can't think about going home yet. The guys are efficient at replying back and helping you whenever you need.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    My brother and I are looking to go to Australia. We were hoping to work holiday to offset cost. I'm using the money from a car crash where I was injured to pay. Deposit to hold my spot 695 - his spot 695. Then 1200 more each. Plus insurance, visas, getting there, and Australia 5000aud. You took advantage of someone who was trying to do nice thing for his brother and himself. Just starting to look. You jumped right on it. Can't afford, out 1390usd. Please anyone stay away.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Great expert. Had a laugh. Very smooth and easy.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    I am excited to get the chance to work and travel at the same time.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    The booking procedure has been really helpful in getting me more prepared and excited for my upcoming journey. It has put my parents at ease about the journey as well.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Very friendly and helpful. Jade squeezed me into the program at such late notice and I was very grateful and I am very excited to have this experience.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Good experience.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Jasmine was amazing to talk to! She answered all of my questions and was very lovely!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    He was fantastic, making everything super easy and clear and really getting my holiday dream rolling. Truly phenomenal.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    He is awesome!! Gold star!

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Corey and Ben deserve a raise. They were super lovely and helpful.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Very helpful and informative about the working holiday.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Great experience. Was given all the info I needed which made it an easy decision to book. Most excited to head overseas and experience what Canada has to offer.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Great experience. Was given all the info I needed which made it an easy decision to book. Most excited to head overseas and experience what Canada has to offer.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    It was quite simple.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    My travel expert was great, explained everything to me, and was easy to understand and get along with. Excited to just get out to Canada in general.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    Beau was super friendly and helpful getting me started!

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    I came from Australia and I travelled to Canada and The Global Work and Travel Co. have been amazing, although I still haven't found a job yet. One of the staff named Krissy who I was paired with did tell me not to travel yet here to Canada until I’ve had a job but I insisted I wanted to come here. I should've listened to her. But Krissy has been amazing. She has helped me through everything like getting my visa so it's been fantastic. She has been sending me heaps of links but it’s getting a bit hard. I found out that some of my friends are in Vancouver as well and were trying to work together on how we're going to get jobs and how long we’re going to stay. So, our plans have changed.

    I've had a few interviews but. I'm not a fully qualified aesthetician and all those jobs require training. They wanted me to be there for a longer period of time, but I wanted to travel around while I'm here. That hasn't worked out but now, I'm looking for something that I can do for the next three-four months then my friend and I are going to head over to Whistler for the winter because he's going to help me get a job in Four Seasons and maybe look for other jobs as well.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2016

    Didn't do much with this program. Don't even know what it is anymore. Low key I wonder what this is even for cause colossal key. I only came for this gift card feel me so where it at though? lol. But it would be cool to travel and work but you have to pay for your own expense. I want to work and get paid also the trip as well.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2016

    I was born and raised in Germany and traveled to England. I found the Working Holiday program the best value for what we could get for the money but it was the destination they offered I was more concerned about. We talked to Jen from The Global Work & Travel and she's looked after us from the point we departed in England until the point we arrived here in Vancouver, British Columbia. I now work as a restaurant supervisor in a resort here in the beautiful city of Kelowna, Okanagan. During my days-off, I go shopping and do a bit of hiking. We've got here the mountain slopes and the wineries, which is what Kelowna is well-known for. The experience with The Global Work & Travel has been very smooth.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I started the process with The Global Work and Travel. I haven't yet arrived where I will be staying and started working yet. So far my experience with the company sucks. I thought this company would make things easier for me not more stressful and difficult. Everything right from the start I've been told incorrect information and many things have not been done properly and I haven't even arrived yet! I would never recommend The Global Work and Travel to anyone, and it upsets me because I only read positive reviews but clearly only good reviews have been posted. I also had to deal with 5-6 people about my trip making communication difficult. I really hope things are different when I start my journey.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    Everything has gone great and they really did a good job of personalizing my experience. Has been easy and very trustworthy!

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I started planning my trip well in advance of my departure. Everyone was very helpful until payments and flights needed to be booked. I am from Canada and a lady from Australia was in charge of my flights. She called me at 2300 hrs. I was in bed. I was able to easily get a hold of her due to time change. She also was going to charge me over a 1000 dollars extra for my ticket. I saw a ticket for 1100 CAD she had a ticket prices for 2000 AUS. I finally got switched to a man in Vancouver after asking to be switched. I had to call the emergency hotline after my flight got cancelled and nobody answered the first and did get answer.

    For the flight home I wasn't given the confirmation number so I couldn't check in or reserve my seats. I showed up super early at the airport to make sure I made it. I had two different travel agents and was told I was being switched and the new lady didn't know too much about my information. Wasn't happy with the general experience and thought it was overpriced. Would not recommend to anybody.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    It was incredible to travel like this, because you get all the culture of the country you are visiting and suddenly you became something more than a simple tourist. I really enjoyed my time abroad and I'm so happy I chose this company to fulfill my dream.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I was looking into the programs, and sadly wasn't able to move forward, but the staff was really kind about everything. I recommend it to a friend and I am thinking that I will definitely come back to it in the future.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I chose the Costa Rica Superhero Volunteer programme in with Global Work and Travel, and it has been an incredible experience from start to finish. The representatives have all been enthusiastic, friendly and happy to help with any enquiries or questions. The ground team member here in Costa Rica has been great as well - giving me a tour of the area, recommending things to do and assisting me with initial language barriers. GWAT's organisation of the trip has made my first big trip across the world stress-free and well supported, so it's the perfect way for first-time travellers to have adventure and experience new things, with easy access to support along the way. I would definitely recommend the organisation to a friend, for great opportunities and excellent customer service.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I'd like to start by saying that this experience was nothing like I imagined it would be... It was far better than anything I could possibly with for in a million years. Not only did I get to help preserve and conserve the lives and habitat of hundred of Olive Ridley turtles, but I also learned so much precious information about the world I live in and the kind of life I want to lead. By connection with the community in the Ostional pueblo of Costa Rica, I enriched my soul and tasted a new flavor of life: it's called Pura Vida. The pure life: I was to live it fully and give it fully to all. The friendships I made down there are everlasting as they were with genuine people with similar goals and mindsets. We are avid explorers with altruistic intentions and a passion for life that is matched only by the few. If you wish to be an impetus for change, this is your project. Thank you GWAT for facilitating this once in a lifetime opportunity for me and many others.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I had put a deposit down to Au pair in the UK. I ultimately decided to find an actual job in the UK. My friend however is still going through you to Au pair. I wanted to transfer my $495 deposit to her but was unable to. They say it's guaranteed for 10 years but I'll be 38 and I'm not sure I will qualify for any of your trips at that age! I guess I just wish I was able to transfer that money. That's all!

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    The main purpose for me, choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. was traveling. I don't have an idea how could I come to a foreign country and travel around with nothing in my pockets but this program is just what I needed. Not only travel experience, but working on a wonderful job, receiving salary and practicing my language skills.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    As you know have a travel experience prepaid with you and am beating depression now so thinking of this to do. Please email possibilities for Summer. Reason for one star is that we were alarmed you wouldn't reimburse balance for holiday as we immediately told you not the right time, and if you remember this caused huge stress in the family!!!! Obviously we resigned to the fact we would use this as investment for hopefully wonderful experience in the future. Can you recommend type of vacation to suit myself just having gone through severe depression and still vulnerable?

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I've had 3 Coordinators since I've been working with this company and they have all been good. Chloe is my current one and she's helped out a lot. Kind and patient and I feel confident about going abroad.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    Asked for a couple of hundred straight up. Have heard bad stories about ** like that. Would not trust you people with ten bucks.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I would like to start off by saying that Jen (based in Vancouver) was extremely helpful and transparent with me and she has provided a positive for this experience, guiding me extremely well. However, I believe the initial advertising of "unlimited job opportunities" is extremely misleading and the staff who promote the company when you call to inquire are very pushing almost to the point where you don't think you have a choice. I felt intimidated to hand over a deposit which was a real turn off.

    However I proceeded as I have certain circumstances where this program seemed to be the easiest way to obtain a visa. Yet again, there was a hidden cost with the Visa cost an extra $300 on top of the extremely overpriced $2000 fee. Also, the travel insurance and flights which were quoted to me were absolutely ridiculous and if you want more business I suggest that you make them more within reason. All in all, I have to say that I have not been satisfied with anyone I have dealt with except Jen. Not worth the ridiculous price tag.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    The service on the phone and emailing you guys is so amazing, you're all friendly and you never run out of anything to say. You answer everything that we ask and you guys are so friendly like you always make sure we are laughing and we are smiling. You make everyone feel welcome into this new experience so by me you get like a lot more stars I can give.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    My partner and I are only in the beginning stages of our planning leaving in just over a year to Canada. We are beyond excited and are incredibly grateful for everything The Global Work and Travel Co. has already done for us in such a small amount of time! We can't wait to see where our journey takes us!

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    When I arrived in Vancouver they had forgot about booking my free transport and booking me into the Hostel, but after I rang them they sorted it out for me immediately. So the only improvement I would say is that they need to make sure all their customers are accounted for. Also when I was planning my trip one of their staff was very pushy at trying to get me to pay.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    Ryan was absolutely fantastic. Helped me thoroughly in deciding if it's right for me and spoke to me as a person and not just a customer. Couldn't fault the customer service at all and would recommend it to anyone who is even thinking about signing up.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    All staff I have worked with at Global Work & Travel have been awesome. Loved working with you guys and after my Canadian trip I will be hoping to book a European trip for 2017. Have already recommended a friend to you and she has booked a trip also!

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    The support I have received from The Global Work & Travel Co. hasn't been the greatest. I have asked quite a few questions about basic things like making doctor’s appointments and asking about tax file numbers and my travel agent hasn't had any answers for me. I'm supposed to be able to message your company with any question I have 24/7 as per the 'perks' of this agency. But so far for the amount of fees I have paid it hasn't been that great. Another point, I believe there should be more discounts for trips and tours we take through your agency. Customers are paying a lot of money for your services when there are other agencies out there that will do the same job, or even better, for free. It's fairly frustrating to be in another country and not be receiving any help whatsoever. Even though I was guaranteed it.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    I have recently signed up to become and au pair overseas and the staff I have been in contact with and talked to have been more than amazing in making me feel safe and overly excited to begin my travel wth GWTC.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    I decided to go on a working holiday to Canada. The Global Work and Travel Co. has been AMAZING. Everything was easy and reasonably priced. The hardest part of my whole trip was deciding where in Canada I wanted to go.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    Best experience ever!

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    Good experience, lots of outside voices heard.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2016

    Thanks to Eve at Global W&T, we had another successful hiring season. We greatly appreciate your friendly and efficient service, and always pre-screening right applicants. We always favor hiring large # of foreign workers (along with Canadians), due to nature of seasonal business and leading tourism industry here in Vancouver. Staff we hired from Global W&T are amazing, and we look forward to continue our partnership for many more years to come.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2016

    When searching for volunteer programs in Africa, I came across Global Work & Travel Co. Their website had glowing reviews from past clients and detailed the amazing opportunities that their programs provide. After making contact, the pressure began. I was given strict timeframes and pressured into committing otherwise I would miss out on this ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’. As soon as we had put down a deposit, the issues began. We were told that we could only use their travel department and that if we booked elsewhere that our included airport transfers would be void. We thought it would be best to keep everything with Global to avoid hassle, boy were we wrong. After initially booking us on a flight that arrived the day after our first program started, there just seemed to be so many issues with the flight department as well as their flights being grossly overpriced.

    They even tried to pressure us into paying for flights even when we explained to them (multiple times) that they were not correct. There was confusion over who within Global actually did certain things and we were constantly being passed between staff members. Our first program was completely different to what Global had told us we were doing. At the time of booking we were told that we would be assisting to rehabilitate sick and injured animals and that there would be lots of hands on interaction with the animals. The trip coordinator actually said to me "Think Lion King but you actually get to cuddle the cubs'’.

    In actual fact we were weeding, cutting down trees and building roads. While I understand that there may be some discrepancy between what the agent advertises and what the on ground partner requires, I feel like Global will say anything to make the sale, whether it is truthful or not. The images that Global had on their website were also misleading. We had two nights between the two programs that we had booked with Global that we required accommodation for. After lengthy discussions with our trip coordinator, she advised that she had organised for us to get into our second program early at an additional cost which we agreed to and paid. Halfway through our first program we were contacted by another Global staff member who questioned if we had booked accommodation.

    After advising her that we had booked and paid, she told us that we were mistaken about what we had organised and that they had booked us into a hostel. The date on the booking confirmation showed that the hostel was only booked after we had replied to Global explaining the situation. When we arrived at the hostel we were advised that we were unable to check in because the room had not been paid for so once again we contacted Global who told us that they would sort it. When we went to check out we were told by the hostel staff that Global had not paid and they could not let us leave until we paid. After contacting Global again, I was asked for my credit card details and told that they would refund me straight away. It took over 5 weeks and multiple emails to actually get the refund from Global.

    The staff at our second program were amazing but once again we had been misled by Global. The staff did their best to accommodate us during our stay but the information we had been given by Global about the program was completely different to what we would actually be doing. Interestingly enough, the program is no longer listed on the Global website. I’ve never written a review before but want to make sure other travels are aware of the issues with Global. Make sure you read everything before you commit and don’t cave to their pressure. If given the opportunity again, I would definitely go with another Travel company or plan the trip myself.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2016

    I used Global Work & Travel to help me set up my visa and bank account. Part of the program I was a part of was the on-boarding and orientation when I first got here in Canada. My personal agent is amazing. She does great work and is very good with communication. The rest of the team that I've met at the office has been cool. During my days off, I go hiking and do all the fun activities. At night, I go out and meet new people, make new friends and party with them. Otherwise, some of the weekends, I just work. It was an easy transition and Global has been supportive.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2016

    I'm from Australia and traveled to Canada through the Working Holiday program of The Global Work & Travel Co.. I wanted to travel and the only way was to work and travel to get money to be able to travel and see things. Currently, I'm in Invermere, which is a small town in British Columbia. I'm working at Copper Point Resort, and they provided accommodation which is like a hostel. So I go to work for eight hours then come back and hang out with everyone from the hostel and do things. I work five days a week and get two days off. Since participating in the program, I've had more confidence in myself because I'm on my own now. No one knows my background and the people here are so friendly and welcoming. The first time I met someone they're like, "Oh, come down to town with us or come do this."

    The team at The Global Work & Travel were nice too. If I came here by myself, I would not know how to get a bank account or get a job. And I had Krissy in the Canada office and she was helpful. I was concerned about going to a small town and traveling on my own because I've never traveled overseas by myself and she was trying to think of all the positives stuff for me... It was good to have that support from her and every question, I had to call her. The only issue was that I wanted to go to bigger places like Banff or Whistler. It is good here in Invermere and I like it but there's no public transport, to be able to go anywhere. I went to Banff the other day with some friends that I've met here and there’s so much more to do. I would've made the most out of going there.

    Krissy was saying that it will be difficult especially for the winter that's coming up to get jobs and accommodation there. But my cousin whom I recommended to The Global Work & Travel Co and going through Krissy just the same and will be coming over in September got the option to go to Banff. I don't know if it's just the timing that’s different. And I don't see how other Australians and foreign people manage to work there.

    The program costs $1895 and I don't understand where it all went to. I know that it covers the accommodation. Also, on the website, it says visa help was included. They did help me on the visa but I had to pay $20 Canadian for that which was only a few and straightforward questions. Everything was perfect on how they helped but I wish there was a better outline of where exactly all the money went to. And they said they'll find the cheapest flight but I feel that wasn't the cheapest flight they could've got me. I know that they had to pay a certain commission, which I understand.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2016

    We, a small Cottage court in Wasaga Beach, were on the search for a work and traveller. This was the first time we wanted to hire a W&T, so we had no real experience. I got in contact with Eve and she did such a great job. She helped and guided us through the whole process which I guess is not the normal service. Without her, we could not get it done. She was always responsive and have a great customer first mentality always willing to go the extra (s)mile for the customer. So the only thing I can say, if you look for support to hire a work and traveller or be a work and traveller, this is the right place for it! Thank you so much for the great support. :)

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    Hi Nick,

    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, we are happy to hear that you have received great service from one of our staffing managers!

    We wish you the best with your endeavours and hope we can continue to be of assistance!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2016

    I went to The Global Work & Travel Co.'s website and I liked the package and the information they were giving. It seemed they were what I was looking for. I liked the fact that I just had to pay an upfront payment and they took all the information so the reservation was done for me. There's less hassle in trying to get things organized. They're very helpful. The rep got me all the information I need and if I needed it, I had access to support. They were always on email for me to contact them at any time and they helped me with travel insurance and flights. I had no problem. I got to know a lot of new people and I've gotten a new skill set from joining the program. Hopefully, I'll have more job opportunities in the future.

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    Hi Tony,

    Thank you for the feedback, we are glad you are enjoying your working holiday in Canada!! Your arrival coordinator will certainly be able to help you with further opportunities for the next season.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2016

    Global has been great, helping with job interviews, bank appointments, you name it. They helped me with finding a place to live, and the orientation when you arrive in the UK was great at answering my questions about moving to a different country. Would definitely recommend!

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    Hi Alyce, thanks for your feedback! Great to hear you are loving your gap year in the UK!! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 29, 2016

    I traveled to Canada and the security while traveling with The Global Work & Travel Co.'s working holiday program interested me the most that I've gone with them. The program finds me a job and assists with Visas and getting settled when I get to the destination that I want. Their team members have been very helpful and nice to speak with. With this experience, I've gained a lot of friends and I've never explored the world. Going with The Global Work & Travel Co. was always nice.

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    Hi Graham,

    Thank you for your feedback! We always love hearing about the new friends being made and the new areas explored by our travellers!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2016

    I joined The Global Work & Travel Co.'s Working Holiday program and now I'm in Jasper, Alberta. They got in touch with my current employer who sent my CV to them. There was one male rep who tried to sell flights and I ended up sorting it on my end because I couldn't get in touch with them very much. Then there was a female rep who was quite helpful and sorted a lot of stuff on the Vancouver side, while another male rep sorted a lot of the original stuff at the end of the visa application. But overall, I haven't been too impressed with the company. I think it's a massive waste of money. I was promised maybe 100 pounds off my flight which I didn't get. I found cheaper flights myself. I was promised a cellphone setup when I got to Canada, the bones nearly already broken and they didn't do much like I did, myself. Although I believe the experience would definitely make me a better person, I am dissatisfied.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2016

    I am 19 years old and as many people my age I've got big dreams to strive for. My grandparents gave me a gift of $500 for my graduation present, which I then spent on what I thought was a trip of a lifetime. Turns out, it was nothing but a nightmare. From the start the friendly man on the phone pressured me into a trip which, at first, I didn't really want. After listening to him talk about all the wonderful things included for almost an hour, however, not to mention the beautiful pictures of the beaches he showed me over the internet, I then paid him a sum of $450 as a down payment for my trip with my best friend.

    This was meant to reserve my seat and go towards the final payment of $1,895, which I was lead to believe included the tickets, both there and back. Turns out, the tickets weren't even a part of the package! Obviously not many people my age have $3000 lying around to throw away, so I demanded my money back, to which they declined thus far.

    So in conclusion, this company is a great idea if you have a large stash of money laying around you want to throw away. If you're like the rest of us normal working people, save yourself the pain and book the trip yourself. My friend and I were lied to and manipulated from the start. We were made to believe that this was a trip of a lifetime and completely perfect for anyone looking to get away. This is lies. What you are doing is flushing valuable money down the toilet. Not only do I not have a trip of a lifetime, I have no money, no future because I gambled away my college fund, and now I'm still stuck in Indiana with an even longer wait to get out. Not to mention my trust issues for humanity have taken an all time high.

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    Hi Elizabeth, thanks for your review. We have over 24,000 travellers who have already turned their gap year dreams into reality with us, and enjoyed the perks and the benefits of travelling with us, from ongoing support to personalized trip planning amongst many other unique benefits. We are one of the largest gap year travel companies in the world, want all our customers to have the best time on their journeys, and therefore take any feedback like yours very seriously. Someone from our team will be in touch soon to hear more, and to resolve all your concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 26, 2016

    Whatever you do, please, please, PLEASE do not book a trip with this company!!! I was rushed into booking over the phone, I was EXPLICITLY told that my flight, assistance, and part of my stay would be included in the $1895 price for a Working Holiday in Australia. AFTER booking this trip and paying $695 deposit, which I was told is nonrefundable, I learned that my flight was NOT included in this price. I was lied to; a friend of mine went through the exact same thing, booked her trip, and found out we would each have to pay $1000-2000+ JUST for the flight.

    When I tried to contact Global Work and Travel, I was told that I would not be refunded, but I submitted a cancellation form outlining the details of my experience anyway. I wish I had read the other reviews saying the exact same thing I experienced before booking. I am a college student who cannot afford to pay this much money for something I was TOLD would only be $1895. I am very disappointed in how this company does business and takes advantage of people who are unable to cough up the extra cash for the HIDDEN fees.

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    Hi Hannah, we are looking into this at the moment. Someone from our team will contact you very soon. Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 22, 2016

    It's been a good experience with The Global Work & Travel Co. I travelled to Banff, Canada for a working holiday. I just worked every day in housekeeping. Their staff were really good. They ring me when I got here and asked if I was okay, if I settled in, and if I made friends. They keep me up to date and still send me emails. Back when I was in Vancouver, they gave me a lot of things to do. I started going out exploring what I wouldn't really know to do on my own so they helped me. This experience with Global has made me quicker to travel and know what to do during my travels. Now, I'm meeting new friends and experiencing stuff.

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    Hi Brittany, that's great to hear - thanks for your feedback, and keep enjoying Canada! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 20, 2016

    I got a scholarship in my country of origin, Australia and I was looking to travel. There was a bit of paperwork involved, so I went through an agency to give me a hand with that. I went with The Global Work & Travel Co. and signed up with the working holiday program. They assisted me with the paperwork that I have to stay on my accommodation and job. The first person I talked to said that they could help me with finding work in my industry, sheet metal fabrication – what the scholarship was for. Once I’d signed up, they said they can’t help me with that. Other than that, the team members at The Global Work & Travel Co. were professional and helpful in assisting with any problems, know what's going on, and check to see how I’m traveling.

    It doesn't feel like being part of a program. They helped get me in Canada and I sorted everything else out. They use the imperial measuring system over here, which I don't use because we use metric in Australia, which is a much better system. That was a big culture shock. Joining the program made me more open-minded and aware of different types of people and cultures. Overall, it’s been much as expected.

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    Hi Russell,

    Thank you for your feedback, it's great to hear you are enjoying yourself!!

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    Reviewed May 17, 2016

    Do NOT and I repeat, do NOT purchase any products from this company until you have read the following: Putting aside their high-pressure sales tactics, I purchased a Canadian Working Holiday Visa Program ($1995) from these guys about 8 months ago, after I had paid they (GWTC) sent me an invoice for a one-way flight and travel insurance to the sum of $4200, to which I politely notified the girl 'Ashley' whom was setting up my program that I would source my own flights and insurance, and the response I got was that I HAD to buy everything through them.. After this email I ceased contact to focus on arranging everything myself.

    In their terms and conditions on their website under the Flights and Travel Insurance section it states the following information: "Flights and Travel Insurance

    19. Based on the nature of the trip, arrival and ongoing support services, visa requirements and time frames, I understand that it is in MY best interest to make all MY travel arrangements and to purchase MY travel insurance through GLOBAL.

    I recently had a change of plans and ended up going to Argentina instead and was no longer interested in using their services (due to non ethical behavior) so I got in contact with 'Jason' via email, who was my original trip coordinator and asked if I could get a refund for the amount I paid minus the initial deposit (which is stated in their terms of service). He responded and told me that I wasn't entitled to a refund and sent me the following details from their T's & C's agreement.

    "Payment and Cancellations. 7. A deposit of up to $695 is required to book MY trip package. By submitting this form I agree to these Booking Terms & Conditions and understand that the deposit becomes non-refundable if I decide to cancel or not proceed with my booking or my trip. My deposit is refundable if I do not submit this form. My deposit remains eligible for GLOBAL's 10 Year Deposit Guarantee as published on the GLOBAL website.

    8. My trip balance is due before my details are forwarded to the Destination Office. 9. Should I cancel my booking more than 60 days prior to MY scheduled arrival date in MY destination country, a cancellation fee of 50% of the trip package balance applies. The trip package balance is the amount between the initial deposit and the total chosen trip package price.

    10. Should I cancel my booking 60 days or less from my scheduled arrival date in my destination country, a cancellation fee of 100% applies. All other payments made to GLOBAL over and above the listed trip package price, such as airfares and travel insurance, can only be transferred into a Travel Credit to be used towards other travel products and services offered by GLOBAL, subject to applicable third party cancellation fees at time of cancelling."

    To which nothing on there was applicable to me, he then proceeded to change his excuse for not giving me a refund some 3 more times. I forwarded emails sent to and from his co-worker (that he wasn't aware of) which proved his further reasoning's null again. He then blatantly refused to give me an explanation as to why I wasn't getting a refund and tried to further me onto their cancellations team. I sent 'Jason' a final email to which he has chosen to ignore and I haven't heard back from the company since.

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    Dear Jarred, let us look into all your concerns ASAP! One of our team members will contact you soon to hear more, and hopefully we can resolve your concerns. Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 14, 2016

    I traveled from Australia to Canada. I got Global Work's most expensive program because I felt it was a safe option and I get everything with it. They found me job interviews, set me up with a Canadian phone, and I had a week of accommodation in Vancouver. Everything here is good and the place is incredible. It’s everything you would imagine it would be like country-wise.

    However, dealing with The Global Work was difficult because I didn’t know who I was meant to be dealing with depending on the situation. I spoke to a whole lot of different people. Krissy, the final person that I dealt with in Canada, was bright but everyone else was not helpful. I was told a lot of things that were incorrect. When I signed up, I was pretty pressured into it. I was told that my insurance would be about $500 but I ended up having to pay $1,300. I was upset about it because I made sure that I asked all questions. I had it all written down and then once I paid my $2,000 for my package, they let me know the real price and that they can’t refund me anything. They also told me that I couldn’t book my own flight and insurance or my package would be void and I would waste all the money I gave them.

    Since being here, I’ve met three people who went through The Global Work and they were told that they could book all their own things if they want it and they did that, so I was annoyed at that. Also, I had told Global Work that I was staying until August but when I got here, my employer was under the impression that my contract was until October and he almost didn't hire me. I’m losing all my summer bonus because I had that messed up. I hate my job. It’s not a nice environment that I’m working in. Everything I’ve done so far has nothing to do with the program. I had my week in Vancouver and since then I haven’t had any contacts with The Global Work. I’ve been doing it all on my own. I won’t go through them ever again.

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    Dear Linda, thanks for your feedback, we are always very open for it, and we always aim to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. Sorry to hear that this is how you feel now. We will look into your concerns now! With that being said, our team has tried to contact you recently for several times, however, have not heard back from you despite the attempts to further assist you. Thanks for the opportunity to assist you now through here. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 13, 2016

    I never usually leave reviews but I am so appalled by the behaviour of this company, that I would like to save other young people from fooling for any of their packages. The agents act extremely friendly and excited for you on your initial phone call (typical sales tactics). They go through details of how they are going to help you every step of the way, which is unfortunately a pack of lies. All this company actually want is your money. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR TRAVELS. Then when you try and contact them regarding your stress and worries, they completely switch from happy/excitable, to nasty. Once they have your money, they couldn't care less about you or your travels.

    When trying to get help with a cancellation and refund (which I requested only 12 hours after booking) I was told a straight out no. The non-refundable deposit isn't made clear to you in the initial phone call, and the agent stays on the phone with you and rushes you through the T&C's in order for you to finalise your booking.

    Also when I contacted the agents for help with a cancellation, I was passed onto different agents who each gave me short and rude answers. One of the agents also did not even know the company web address, and I was told to wait whilst he found out what it was.

    So, unless you want to lose out on A LOT of money and deal with extreme unprofessionalism, please avoid this company at all costs. You CAN go travelling without being conned and you CAN do what this company offers for half the price. Unfortunately I didn't do any prior research on the company, as I was forced and pressured into giving a deposit on my first phone call. But I am taking time to write this review in hope that other young and vulnerable individuals do their research, and avoid this company and losing their hard earned money altogether.

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    Hi Beth, when our customers are unhappy, we are unhappy. Our team is looking into your concerns now! Thanks for your patience while we look into this now. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 12, 2016

    I was basically peer pressured into giving the down payment even though I didn't really feel comfortable paying the downpayment that early. Even then I decided I didn't want to do it after paying and filled out a cancellation paper but they declined me. I recently found myself jobless and I'm in debt to multiple different people trying to pay back my rent and after pressuring me to pay and disappearing for the last month and my phone bill came back with an extra 30 dollars from calling these guys since their number isn't toll-free of course. Trying to get my money back the next day and they didn't let. These guys are snakes and I'm on the verge of being homeless and they're telling me they're sorry!!! IF YOU'RE SORRY, GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!!

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    Dear Zena, we are truly sorry to hear about your circumstances. Our team is looking into your concerns now. Thank you for your cooperation in regards to resolving this matter. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 12, 2016

    I’m from Australia and I’ve travelled to Canada. I like the working places I arrived or come here to work. I’ve got a job in a hotel. I work five days a week and my collegians all told me it’s all pretty good. The Global Work and Travel Company's staff has always been there when I need to send a message. Even though when I ask stupid questions, they’re always happy to answer them so it’s good. They’re very supportive and helpful. I've experienced Canada pretty well and it's beautiful. The hikes are great , the views are fantastic - not much a flaw. I'm definitely enjoying travelling so the next few years will probably be a lot more of it. This is my first big travel and they’ve made it very easy for me and they gave me time to enjoy it. I’m not stressed, so I can see myself continuing to travel. I’ve already organized another program with them next year.

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    Thanks Felix, great to have you on-board, and we are excited to hear that you are enjoying your adventure in Canada! Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 10, 2016

    I'm from Australia and I traveled to Banff with The Global Work & Travel Co. I love the orientations I had with them. I was interested in travelling and I did a working holiday program. I go to work but then afterwards, I can get to check things out as if I'm on holiday so it's cool. I'm following and creating a different direction in my life which is exciting. And I'm experiencing a different environment.

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    Hi Randall, great to hear! Thanks for your feedback, and please let us know if there's anything more we can assist anytime! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 8, 2016

    From the moment of signing up with Global Work and Travel they have looked after everything and assisted in any way possible. Arriving in Canada they were so welcoming and made me feel like I was at home. They assisted me in every way possible to make my 2 years here the most AMAZING time ever. Working in Canada has been INCREDIBLE and I would definitely recommend Global to anyone who is wanting travel and work abroad! The staff at global are the loveliest and cannot wait to share the rest of my trip with them!! Thank you guys so much for the most amazing life changing trip and plenty more to come, couldn't have done it without you. :)

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    Hi Anastasia! Our pleasure :-) Great to hear you are loving it, and thanks for your feedback and for also sharing the awesome photo with us!! Keep enjoying Canada! Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 6, 2016

    I’m from New Zealand originally but I came out of Australia and flew from Sidney to Vancouver. That’s where I had my meeting which was really nice. I participated in the working holiday program because of how helpful and easy Global Work & Travel made it. They made it so simple and everything was pretty much taken care of. I had help all the way through and they did great. I like that the program helped me get to where I am and that it’s pretty awesome. Now I’m living in Banff, doing work and having fun. Meeting friendly, happy people has also been very good. I’m working as a server at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, and it’s a good job for me. It's more upper class than what I’m used to which is good for my skills. I’ve done many things and I’ve got 23 months here to have a good time. And my visa’s been granted, so I don’t really think about that anymore.

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    That's great Mark, thanks for your feedback, we appreciate it! All the best, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed May 2, 2016

    I'm from Queensland, Australia, and I traveled to Saskatchewan, Canada with The Global Work & Travel Co. The program I took part in was described within their introduction guide the first day there, and they helped set us up with all the paperwork and gave us information on the areas we're going to. It was a speedy transaction. The team members at The Global Work & Travel Co. have been very professional, helpful and friendly. Any questions we've asked, they answered as best as they can. It was my first major trip out of Australia, so they've helped make everything go smoother and less stressful. I don't have to worry about anything. And it's good for somebody to help me with all that travel stuff. At the present stage, we got a farming job here, so once winter comes around, we'll be going through them for a winter position at one of the resorts.

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    Hi Lindsey, thank you for submitting a review and for sharing your experience. Enjoy the summer season in Canada! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 27, 2016

    When I first contacted Global they promised me a job opportunity in 5 days. I asked to be a waiter or some sort of hospitality because I have experience in that. When I arrived I went through an orientation in which they told me if my job opportunity failed I would be moved to the bottom of the list for finding a job. They said if a job for cleaning toilets arose I should take it. That is the first time they did me wrong because the salesman who sold me this package told me the opportunities were endless and completely lied to me about the reality of the situation. The job opportunity (which had nothing to do with hospitality) they set me up with did not hire and then they recommended another job which I did not want. Now I am in Australia working at a job I found by myself but with a lot less money than I had before I signed up with Global Work and Travel Co.

    Side note: They say they help with your taxes but they actually just recommend a tax bureau to use. Also they gave me 5 days free accommodation at a hostel. Another guy got 3 days and another guy got 7 days. They are very disorganized. To prove how disorganized they are, one guy in the program had to fight for a position as a waiter against another girl in the same program. 2 people who bought the Global package were given the same job opportunity. That is neither right nor fair. Global will only get you a job if you have a college degree. Otherwise they are useless and it'll save you money and stress if you do everything yourself. In summary Global lies about how their program actually works. They only want your money. They do not care if you get a job or not because there is a no refund policy.

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    Hi Lance (Christopher), very sorry to hear that this is how you feel. One of our team members have tried to reach out to you today to clarify any misunderstandings and to find out more whether there's anything more we could do to assist you. Since you didn't answer the call, we also left you a voicemail, so please get back to us when you can so we can see where these misunderstandings are coming from. We always want all our customers to have the best possible time on their trips, so thank you for your cooperation in regards to this matter. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 23, 2016

    Despite some fairly unusual circumstances and a small hiccup at the beginning, the Global Work and Travel Co were helpful throughout my whole process. The UK team were amazing in finding a job fast and quickly, and were very friendly and helpful with anything I needed.

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    Hi Joshua, thanks for your feedback, great to hear you enjoyed your journey with us! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 19, 2016

    Global have been amazing from the very start of planning my working holiday! They've helped with flights, accommodation, insurance, and finding me a job just to name a few. They have made the process so much easier and keep in touch throughout the journey. I would recommend them to anyone wanting some support for their adventure!

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    Hi Rachel, thanks for your great feedback! We always aim to provide the most amazing experience for all our customers. Enjoy the rest of your adventure, and we hope to have you travel with us again soon! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 19, 2016

    I am from New Zealand and I traveled to Invermere in Canada. I went with a working traveling visa through Global Work & Travel. They put me in a place called Grand Resort as a server and bartender. When I was in New Zealand, I went through the costs and everything with them. They helped me through customs and in giving me information about the visa. I got put through to visa processing, booked my flights, came over and started working after staying at a hostel in Vancouver.

    Everyone at The Global Work & Travel Co. were really nice, especially Christy. Some things I was able to do by myself but they tried to help me. When I came into Vancouver, they did my orientation and everything went really well. They went on to answer all my questions and helped me with all my travel. Some of the people though when I was coming through dealing with everything were a little bit rude to me. But everyone else was nice. There was this one odd person that came like it was blackmail so I just ignored it and continued. I thought it might’ve been a misunderstanding because when we called and talked about it, we sorted it all out.

    It’s hard to do everything by myself, especially for the first time. Getting up here has been really different, but now that I'm here, it's a little easier being able to get out, go around in places and maybe meet some friends because I don’t have to worry about a lot of stuff. I’d recommend them especially for first time travel. The experience has been easy and fun. It takes a load off your shoulders if you go through The Global Work & Travel Co.

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    Hi Brad, thanks for your feedback! Great to hear you are loving your gap year in Canada! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    Getting on board with The Global Work & Travel Co. is a great way to lose a lot of money very quickly. I feel very cheated by this company. It's probably best to start from the beginning. When I expressed interest in a overseas working holiday, The Global Work and Travel Co. contacted me to provide information and eventually asked me to sign up for their assistance program which included help getting a visa, accommodation, a mobile telephone overseas, and finding work. When I said I wasn't sure, they told me that the cost of a visa was about to go up and that if I got in now, I would be saving myself money. When I said I still wasn't sure, they offered to lower the deposit sum for me.

    Unfortunately I caved to pressure and coughed up the $495 deposit. Then the guy on the phone, Ben, asked me to complete the application form he had just sent to me via email. He said he'd wait on the phone in case I needed any help and that it should only take 20 minutes. Just filling out the information requested took me 20 minutes and when I reached the terms and conditions section, I foolishly skipped reading them and ticked the box (considering Ben who was still on the phone to me as it would have taken another half hour to read).

    The next time The Global Work & Travel Co. contacted me, they transferred me to a new department to deal with my visa application and resume. One of the first things they told me was that I could only apply for a visa within 3 months of my planned leave date (and thus I realised that the date I signed up with them had nothing to do with avoiding a rise in visa price). They also placed heavy emphasis on paying the rest of my remaining fees, so I unfortunately gave them another $200. They requested a copy of my passport a work information so that they could get started on my resume and I organised to send it via email. At this point I grew skeptical and realised that the company didn't offer anything I couldn't do for myself pretty easily, and their price was ridiculous considering ($1895). Researching further into the company on the Internet did nothing to calm my nerves either.

    I decided to apply for a cancellation, only to have the company reveal their nasty side. Despite the fact that I had only had a few phone calls with them (a tiny fraction of the work they were offering) none of the money I had given them was refundable. And in fact, the company could even charge me further cancellation fees if they had chosen to. I hadn't provided enough information for them to begin making a real profile for me, so I still cannot understand how a few phone calls could warrant a $700 cost. The only answer the company would give me was that they were simply delivering on the terms and condition that I had agreed to.

    The only thing I can thank the company for is opening a young man's eyes to the ways of the world. I didn't realise there were companies out there who would willingly prey on naive young people. I don't earn a lot of money so this put a serious dent in my savings for the trip and I can no longer leave at the date I had intended. I hope I can warn people not to make the same mistake I did.

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    Dear Harley, we appreciate the opportunity to address your situation. Our team is now looking into all your concerns. Thank you for your patience as we look into this now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 13, 2016

    To pick up your life and relocate to somewhere foreign is already a challenge in itself. It comes with a combination of excitement, fear and doubts. But for Global to handle it all for me? My fear & doubts were stripped away. I was hesitant to spend that extra money paying Global because I (like many fellow travellers) wanted to save as much as possible but I have no regrets. It is the best money I ever spent. Everything was handled for me. I came to the UK with a home, a job and the support of Global for the entirety of my stay. All the details with my Visa, transfers, bank accounts, UK sim were all taken care of for me. Plus a few little extras (Big Bus Tour Pass) so I could take advantage of my time in London before I moved on to work. I'm still at the start of my adventure but I have few worries anymore because Global takes that stress away. So don't think, just join the Global team. You will not regret, I sure don't.

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    Hi Valerie, thank you very much for your great feedback! Awesome to hear you're loving it! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    Am currently going through GWTC which has been a great experience so far! Awesome people that I have spoken to that have really helped through particular questions and also the visa process. Reading some other reviews, people have felt pushed into their deposit - neither which myself or partner did - however when it came to paying the balance off, felt a little pressure. We were given $50 off my total balance and $100 off my partner's which is great, don't get me wrong, but as soon as she advised of what was left to pay, (no joke) about 3 seconds later we get asked have we decided. (Who decides that quickly?)

    We were advised that if we didn't pay our balance off this was end-Feb, early-March, we might miss out as the ski companies are already hiring. And of course we didn't want the idea of missing out on any preferences or anything. Yet to go through the final stages of the deposit and visa to get told interviews don't actually start until around August. I thought you could lay your trip off over a period? You can't tell me no other processes start until everything is paid off? Very disappointed about the information given at that point.

    Also, the amount. I have come to the conclusion it certainly is a worthy amount but could definitely be decreased by $500 at least. When you look into the amount my partner and I paid off, about $3500-$4000 roughly in total, you aren't overall getting much! Yes you get assistance with visa, quotes for flights and insurance, and help with job and accommodation but that is a significant amount of money for anyone to pay. I just think that should be reviewed.

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    Dear Shav, thanks a lot for your valuable and constructive feedback, we appreciate it. We always want to provide the best possible experience for all our travellers and we continuously aim to develop every aspect of our service even further. We value your opinion, and are excited to hear that your trip has been great so far! If there's anything else that we could do for you and your partner, or if there's any further assistance that we could provide, anytime, please don't hesitate to contact us! Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    My fiance and myself came to the friendly providence of Quebec at the end of fall (being Australian that's September). Global Work and Travel were so helpful every step of the way, from the job location to giving us advice on the best bars to have a beer in Vancouver. Our first job location is Sutton, on a glamping resort which is camping for the fatter wallet citizens. We converse with about 100 different people every day, we maintain the hiking trails and look after the herd of Scottish highlander cattle.

    Since being in Canada we have seen the marvel of Niagara falls, the busy streets of Montreal and Toronto, went sightseeing in old Quebec City, went dog sledding in Saguenay and have seen so many beautiful sights and views. We are planning on doing the over placement over in British Columbia so we can try and see all this country has to offer.

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    What an amazing adventure Baydn! Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences and sending us feedback. Enjoy the rest of your trip as well! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 9, 2016

    I'm in the working holiday program of The Global Work & Travel Co and they've been pretty good. They set me up with a job at a hotel and organized everything for me.

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    Hi Bart, great to hear that you're enjoying it over there! Thanks for your review. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 9, 2016

    Global Work and Travel have helped me tremendously through my experiences in Canada. The friendly support and help just made it much easier to travel from place to place. I have been meeting the most amazingly different people who will be in my life forever all thanks to Global. Also I've done things I'd never imagined I'd ever do, as in ice fishing, snowboarding, being out with friends and looking at amazing views, trying poutine for the first time and many other things. Go Global.

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    Hi Michaela, thank you for your review and the feedback, great to hear you are loving your Canadian adventure with us! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 7, 2016

    I went through the Global Work and Travel company for my trip to volunteer in Thailand for six weeks. At first they seemed like a great company, very informative. When it came to paying for my trip they were very pushy, but I thought nothing of it. I eventually paid for my trip and flights. I later found out they charged me double the price of the volunteer project and double the price of a round-trip flight to Thailand. They told me all the money was going to WFFT but half of it went to them! They took over three thousand dollars from me. They also tried to charge me $600 for 2 months of travel insurance when I only needed it for 6 weeks.

    I ended up going through a travel company in my hometown for travel insurance and only paid $100 and got more coverage than GW&T was offering. I will never go through this company again and I certainly will make sure no one else I know does. If you are looking to volunteer at Wildlife Friends Foundation (one of the projects GW&T offers) please book straight through them! All profits will then go to helping the animals in need. Great company to volunteer for!

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    Dear Lindsey, very sorry to hear about how you are feeling. Most of the amazing volunteer projects that we've chosen to partner up with don't have the resources to provide one-on-one dedicated coordinators for each traveller, 24/7 support hotline, personalised trip planning, pre-departure guidance, travel concierge to tailor the flexible flight arrangements for you and so on. A lot of these valuable services that you would have also received when you volunteered through us. There are also a lot of factors that play a role in regards to any flight prices (the specific time and date, the route, the airline operator and the flexible ticket policies etc.) or travel insurance quotes (what it covers, and how easy the potential claiming process is for our customers - we only partner up with travel insurance providers who provide the best value for the type of trips that we offer). We can't always beat some of the online airfare deals, but at the same time our airfares are flexible tickets, which provides a lot of benefits for our customers. Once again, we are very sorry to hear that you weren't satisfied with your decision to travel with us. If there's anything that we could improve on, or any further feedback that you would have for us, we would highly appreciate it if you could send us some further information to feedback@globalworkandtravel.com so that we could further look into it, clarify any aspects of our products and services, and resolve anything that might be bothering you. We are always looking to continuously provide even higher level of service to all our customers. With all that being said, great to hear that you were happy with the volunteer trip itself and you had a valuable experience making a difference in the project that we've been supporting in every way possible for years! Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I put down deposit but changed my mind within an hour due to financial pressure. My credit card was charged straight away and was informed that this amount would not be refundable, which was never mentioned in our phone conversations. The conditions were never read out to me and the company just kept insisting on the terms and conditions were in the registration form which I felt I was hurried and pressured to finish without careful read.

    I also just read about the warning QLD government had put online regarding to the two companies relating to this company had gone into liquidation in 2015 and the credits and the 10 years validity of their promises are likely to be unfulfilled. The whole experience so far feels like a rip off using a good cause. For them, it's business, nothing to do with helping the poor or give back to the world. I would strongly advise people who are thinking to sign up for their services to think very very carefully. I signed up to do volunteer work but ended up costing me a big lump sum. Be aware!

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    Dear Min, very sorry to hear that you feel that way. Our team is looking into your concerns, and hopefully we can resolve everything and clarify any potential miscommunication or misunderstandings. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    I'm from Wales in the UK and I traveled to Canada through The Global Work & Travel Co. I was on their working holiday program where I worked in a hotel as a server. I was interested in the opportunity to travel and the company did pretty much for me. They did all the organizing and it was a bit easier. Their people have been really good to me. I went to see them in Vancouver at the orientation. They were all professional. They’re all travelers themselves most of the time so they know what I'm talking about and what I wanted to do. They always recommended the best places to go. They catered to individual needs. They helped me with everything and they responded. With The Global Work & Travel Co., I got out in the world, met new people, and learned new things. Now I'm a bit more confident and open to certain things. It's well worth it going with them. They’re there for you.

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    Hi David - excellent to hear! We always want to organise the best possible trip for all our customers! Thanks for your feedback. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    Upon first calling up Global Work and Travel, we were bombarded with pushy sales, who danced around our questions and kept asking for a deposit or we'd 'miss out'. We paid the deposit, as the sales person (Bronson) kept guaranteeing us about their great service and guaranteed internship placement. He promised we'd be given a call first thing in the morning, so we waited. Four days later, an hour before their office hours closed, they called back. I was at work, so I couldn't pick up. They didn't call back.

    Six days later, fed up, I tried calling them numerous times and emailed them twice. Finally they replied. I asked for my deposit back because they were not delivering the service they provided. They denied my request, even though they hadn't given/done anything at all to assist me. They then continued to try to get me to continue with the trip and pay the rest of the money. I would like my deposit back. Global Work and Travel is pushy and greedy. Do not care about customers.

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    Dear Alanah, sorry to hear about how you are feeling. We always try to provide the best possible experience for all our customers, and we also offer the market leading flexibility as well. Please let us look into your concerns now so that we can hopefully resolve it. Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    I first found out about Global Work and Travel whilst exploring the net for something to do in my spare time as well as working at the same time. Initially what I saw was very intriguing to me so I was keen on finding out more, so I put my details forward ONLY for a callback. I think the following day or so I received a call from a guy named Ryan, very talkative and friendly, but I kid you not, what was just meant to be a conversation about more information led to me being somewhat pressured/forced into paying a deposit. At this point I was iffy, I did not understand why I had to pay sooo soon, so I decided to cut the phone as the excuses I was giving wasn't enough for the guy, eventually he was leaving several missed calls, emails and voice mails. I almost felt bad that I was doing something wrong.

    I think a month or some weeks passed and the calls eventually stopped and I had some time to think about whether I wanted to commit myself or not. The idea behind the organization is great BUT costly! I made another enquiry and guess who, we have Ryan back again calling me nonstop, pressuring me to pay my deposit. I eventually gave in and made payment, but it was as if I had no choice.

    Couple months later and here I am pregnant and now there is definitely no chance of me going anywhere anytime soon. I contacted the trip coordinator whose name is Daniel and he shows little to no sympathy of my situation and tells me that my deposit cannot be refunded, even though the site does not clearly state on the terms and conditions DEPOSIT are NON REFUNDABLE. I am aware that there has not been any confirmation made regarding my arrival as all payment hasn't been made, but some reason my deposit cannot be refunded. I was told that to cancel the trip I would have to put in a written request which I have and hope to hear from the team after 10 days.

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    Dear Mary, sorry to hear about how you are feeling. We will look into your concerns. Thank you for your patience as we look into it now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    I am from Australia and travelled to UK for working holiday program. It's very hard for first time travelling your own in new place but thanks to Global Work and Travel they made my trip very easy. I think in different countries looking for job if you want to travel around a bit etc., setting up your bank, national insurance number, is very hard but thanks to Global team members they helped me a lot.

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    Hi Sania, thanks for your feedback, and great to hear you've enjoyed the program experience! Please don't hesitate to contact our local team for any further assistance, anytime. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I had asked for information about possibly taking a trip with this company. When they phoned me the sales recruiter was nice enough but very pushy. I ended up being talked into paying a 500$ deposit that day even though I felt very unsure of my purchase. I called and e-mailed the next day to ask for a refund and have since been jumping through hoops to get someone on the phone. As a consumer I legally have 14 days to return or cancel any purchase and they are not honoring that. So far they have STOLEN my money and I would never recommend this company to anyone.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    I used Global Work & Travel Co. to help me plan my working holiday to Canada, and they have been great. They answered all my questions, reply very promptly to emails, and have made the process very easy. Having experience with helping so many Aussies with their travels to Canada makes a huge difference, and the fact that they have offices in both countries is awesome. They made it very easy to sort out my social insurance, Canadian bank account and Canadian mobile phone, and have always been there when I need any advice. If you are considering a working holiday to Canada, definitely give the Global Work & Travel Co. a call!

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    Thanks Aran, great to hear!

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    I was railroaded by a member of staff to pay a £200 deposit. 8 hours later I asked if I could cancel and receive a refund. The company was very polite and said this was possible. They send me a cancellation email and I filled it in. They replied saying the deposit was non-refundable. By law I am entitled to a 14 day cool down period. THEY STOLE MY MONEY ILLEGALLY, DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. IT HAD NOT BEEN 14 DAYS SINCE I HAVE PAID THIS DEPOSIT. I am seeking legal advice.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2016

    It has always been my dream to live and work overseas and The Global Work & Travel Co. have made this possible for me. I moved from Australia to France and am currently taking part in their Au Pair program. The team was extremely helpful and answered any of my questions thoroughly. I would not have been able to achieve this goal without their help. I would recommend this company to anyone.

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    Hi Emily - excellent! Thanks for your great feedback and for submitting a review. Please don't hesitate to contact your coordinator anytime whenever there's anything that we could further assist you with. Keep enjoying the French lifestyle! :-) Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 5, 2016

    I’m from Queensland, Australia and I traveled to Muskoka. I’m in the get-it-all program of The Global Work & Travel Co. and what interested me was it’s such a big move and I have people over here to help me. When I got into Vancouver, they organized for a private driver to take me to the hostel and they’ve booked me there. They gave me all the information that I needed to get a bank account as well as a social insurance number. Jen, the girl I’ve been with at Global Work, have the information for me to get around Toronto which is helping with my travel. They basically did every step of the way and are there in case I needed anything. They kept in contact with me, which is really good. I'm traveling by myself, that’s a pretty big experience and a lot of independence. I've also gained friendships. This experience would affect my day to day life--I’ll be more independent, make my own decisions, take risks.

    I went dog sledding today, that was pretty amazing. I also went snowmobiling and that was really great. I don’t know if I would be able to have the same opportunity to have all that done for free through my work and didn't have to pay any bit without them. They're very helpful and reassuring, especially landing in a foreign country that I don’t know a whole lot about.

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    Hi Daniel, great to hear you are loving your experience in Canada! Keep having a great time, and please let us know if there's anything we could further assist you with, anytime! Best regards The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 3, 2016

    My partner booked a trip with the company and she felt pressured into paying £700 on top of her £300 deposit. (£1000). She had already decided she did not want to go at this point and no dates for travel or anything else were arranged, contact between herself and the company was few and far between after she decided she didn't want to go and the company, today I am told put this on hold and when she tried to get her money back over the phone she failed to do so as the person on the other end was very pushy. This was over a year and a half ago.

    I have read a lot of other reviews online as to this as well. I today had a call from HR in the UK after suggesting I will take this to the small claims court if she does not get her money back and after trying to get over to the lady on the phone she just wants her money back I got the link to get a refund but I was told and have also read online that many people do not get the full amount back. Which is disgraceful when many are young vulnerable people who are easily led into paying vast sums of money.

    I have a major document formed from many websites I have put together stating all of these accounts from other unfortunate people and if she is not given the full amount back I will happily chase this up in the small claims court as well as write to the local MP and government for her and others as there has been too many cases of this unless I get the full amount she paid back and no ridiculous fees are added. Getting a refund should have been far more straightforward for her and I do not trust the company to refund the full amount either once she submits the form this evening. It's caused her such emotional distress and she is visibly upset when she brings the topic up or if it is brought up.

    Updated on 3/18/2016: After Global Work & Travel had messaged me on here to my previous comment, I am still yet to hear anything back about what is happening with a refund. It's been nearly two weeks since that initial contact on this website. I'm growing ever more frustrated with this now.

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    Dear Matthew, sorry to hear about your concerns over the trip that your partner had booked. Our team is currently looking into these concerns. We take feedback like this very seriously, and we always want to make sure our customers are having the best possible experience. Thank you for your patience as we look into getting this resolved now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed March 2, 2016

    Thank you so much to Global Work and Travel for this experience of a lifetime. We moved from Australia to Canada on a working visa for 2 years. I would Highly recommend Global to anyone interested in taking a leap towards becoming free in life and make the most of what we have. Special thanks to Jen at the Vancouver head office for making life so much easier for us. :)

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    Hi Rhys! Thanks for your nice feedback, we appreciate you staying in touch with us! We'll forward your greetings to Jen as well :-)

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2016

    I'm from Australia and I travelled to Canada. The working holiday program of The Global Work & Travel Co. gave an opportunity to travel and work in a different country. I had a good interaction with their team and they helped me find a job. I felt independent, gained new friends and I love to travel.

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    Thank you, Monique, for your review and the feedback. We hope to have you travel with us again soon! Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Global Work and Travel were a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. They made my visa process and settling into the U.K easy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering moving abroad. They were absolutely lovely to work with.

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    Hi Natalie, thank you very much for your great feedback, it's been a pleasure, and we hope to have you travel with us again soon! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2016

    I'm from Western Australia and I traveled to Vancouver. I participated in the Global Working Holiday program of the Global Work & Travel Co. They were helpful, great about everything and helped me throughout the process. But I got issued my job and ended up taking it straight up because I was tired of waiting around for a job to call back. I took the housekeeping job at Sun Peaks where the company was called Bear Country. I did a week's work there but resigned with giving only two days notice which I know is not right, but I was on breaking point. I couldn't do that job anymore. So I left Bear Country and I'm back in Vancouver where I had a job waiting for me when I came back.

    I'm a little bit cynical, skeptic, and don't have a lot of trust in the company so it's not anyone's fault. But I don't regret any decision I've made and it was in my best interest because I felt Bear Country was so unorganized. The area was fantastic and the people we worked with were fantastic, but they lack proper training, orientation and the hours were nine hours a day. Nonetheless I'm happy that I went through with Global. If I didn't, then I wouldn't have made it to Canada. The hand-holding was good and they did their job well. But in hindsight I could have done it myself and saved myself a lot of money.

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    Hi Caris, thanks for your review. Please let us know if there's actually something that we could improve on? Any further feedback or information would be highly appreciated - please don't hesitate to send an email to feedback@globalworkandtravel.com with further details. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016

    I'm from Australia and traveled here in Canada as I was interested to work here. The team at GWT was really helpful especially the coordinator we had. She always emailed us when we had questions. So far, I've learned to pack-up and move to the other side of the world and experience a different part of traveling than what we're used to. And, I've already seen snow for the first time.

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    After a positive interaction with Global Work & Travel, Ken increased their star rating on Feb. 22, 2016.

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    Original Review: Feb. 8, 2016

    Looking for alternatives for my 18-year-old daughter's first volunteer experience, I naively completed the "For more Information" section with her contact information at the bottom of this company's website. She was immediately bombarded with sales information and pressured by an Australian salesperson to make an immediate deposit of $695 to secure her spot. When she enquired whether this deposit was refundable, he would not provide her with a straight answer, saying, "Yes, it could be used for other things like airfare". When she enquired further, whether it had to be with Global Work and Travel or if it could be with another company, she again was given evasive answers. Still, she felt very pressured and was persuaded to give out her credit card number (she had just received her first credit card). Immediately, she felt uneasy, and two hours later, she contacted the company by email to request a refund of the deposit.

    After several days and two phone calls by me (my first call wasn't returned), the Manager, Trevor, said that he would investigate the situation and get back to my daughter by the end of the day on February 5, 2016. He made this promise to both my daughter by email and to me by phone. February 5 came and went with no response from Trevor. My email message and phone message since then have not been responded to. My daughter suffers from a chronic illness and this situation has been very stressful for her. She was not provided with clear information by the salesperson that the deposit is non-refundable. We request an immediate refund of the $695 deposit.

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    Hi Ken, thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter and the misunderstandings. All the best, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2016

    I'm from Australia and I traveled to Canada. I did the full package with The Global Work & Travel. It was a spur of the moment thing but it turned out great so far. The program's been tailored to what I wanted as best as they could. They prioritized getting me work. I was late to sign up and get over here, so any potential job is more than likely already taken, but they managed to find a bit of a gem for me which turned out to be better than what I was hoping for.

    I was on a weekly contact basis with the Global Travel team and so they kept me updated and did their best if not more to get me into the right spot. I've met a great bunch of people and everyone up here has gone through Global Travel and on the same page in terms of traveling. It's been a refreshing eye opener to meet good people who I wouldn't run into back home, but in a great sort of environment. In terms of career path, it's been awesome and in terms of traveling it's been fun and enjoyable.

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    Hi Aaron - thanks for your review. Seems like you're having a great time, but your star-rating doesn't necessarily reflect it. Would there be anything that we could improve on, in terms of service and making your experience better? Thanks, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2016

    My daughter enquired about work and travel when feeling low. She got a call from a lovely gentleman and after he talked to her convinced her to pay a deposit immediately. That night (as she suffers anxiety) worried and decided she didn't want to continue and emailed him straight away. Another female consultant that was going to look after her rang and was lovely until my daughter explained that she sent an email to cancel and the woman then began to be "not so nice" and hung up on my daughter. No one has got back to her at all re: the refund. The young people need to be able to think about it and digest the information and discuss with friends or family and if deposit paid should have a "cool off" period even it if it 7 days. I would like my daughter to get a refund.

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    Dear Leigh-Anne, thank you for reaching out to us. Our team is currently looking into your concerns. Thank you for your patience as we look into this now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016

    Travelling on your own especially for the first time can be very daunting, however Global Work and Travel made my experience thus far easy and stress free. While it may seem expensive at first and you read reviews that make you worry I found that the cost is nothing for the peace of mind that you get knowing that you have help in finding a job (or multiple if you want to travel around a bit more), setting up your bank, social insurance number and all that boring stuff that allows you to work in Canada. The team at global were all very helpful from beginning to end, well to now at least, they easily communicated with my mum while I was out of the country and didn't have internet readily available all the time, to organise flights and insurances amongst other stuff.

    Even after I had left Australia, when I was having pay issues at my place of employment and I had been chasing down my employer for 2 weeks, I contacted them for help and it was organised within a day. I have found that Global are willing to help and really just want you to have a good time wherever you may be and I would like to thank everyone who has helped me so far, especially Chrissy, my travel contact here in Canada. I am sure that without Global this trip would of been much more stressful and less fun.

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    Thank you Alanah, for your great review and the feedback. It's been a pleasure having you travel with us, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your adventure as well! Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    The Global Work & Travel Co. is pretty supportive. There was an orientation, consistent phone calls and emails. They're always there whenever you have a question, no matter what time of day it is. I took part in the Get A Lot program that helps you out, no matter where you're coming from, to get settled into Canada and making sure that you had everything ready to go before you started work.

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    Hi Jenelle, thanks for your review, and great to hear you're enjoying it all! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016

    I was contacted by Eddie from the work and travel co. He went through all the things that would happen very quickly and rushed. He then said he'd put me through to the finance team and I said I couldn't because I was in work. He told me I could at least take 5 minutes to put my payment through even after telling him I couldn't pay the deposit because I wouldn't have a reliable source of income after that day because my contract was ending. He called me the next day and put me through to the finance team and said I should talk to them. I was put through to them, reluctantly, and was pressured by this person to pay my deposit then. I told them I still couldn't pay because it would take my last bit of wages I had and I still had to pay for food, rent, electricity, heating, mechanic fees and my phone bill until the next pay day.

    Being that I am only 17 they should not have even gone through with this payment without speaking to a parent or carer. I was pressured and wasn't allowed to go back and talk to "Eddie" until I had paid it. I couldn't even hang up as they had been repeatedly calling me hounding for payment. I was bullied into paying the deposit and now I have no trust of faith in the company and just want my deposit back and to be done with the company and have no contact with them.

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    Dear Megan, thank you for reaching out to us, and sorry to hear about how it all went for you. Don't worry, we are onto it, and one of our team members will be in touch soon to get everything resolved! Thanks, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016

    I'm from Australia and Global Work & Travel Company interested me because I didn't have a lot of time on my hands to look for work in Canada. Global was going to do most of the work for me. My travel coordinator was efficient and responded to all my emails in a timely manner. I've only been in Canada for about a month and a half and I'm still going through all the motions of being in another country but I certainly want to take all these experiences back at home and I would recommend them. The cost is quite high but it depends on whether people want to pay that money or not. I was happy to do it to save myself some time.

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    Hi Nicole, thank you for your review and the feedback! Keep enjoying your gap year in Canada, and let us know if there's anything more that we could assist you with, anytime. Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2016

    I had a lovely time chatting with your Customer Service representative, and was excited to go as an Au Pair to Italy. I was told there needs to be a deposit of $695 paid to secure my spot. I told the lady I was talking to that I may or may not be able to pay it. I did not have enough money. My agent had told me that $200 was fine to put down. I told her that I couldn't put that down until I knew that for one, if it was off hold, and that I could use it. She told me to sign up and put in all my information, including my card information. She said that I would not just be charged, and that she would call me the next day to make sure I would be able to pay the $200. I was told that money WOULD NOT just be taken out without a call FIRST.

    I looked in my account the next morning AND $495 has been taken out of my account, leaving me with an overdraft, and NO MONEY whatsoever. I have tried to contact ANYONE from Global Work and Travel by phone and have not been answered ONCE, by ANYONE. I even left a message for the agent that assisted me to call me back and she has not. But what's funny is that she would call me incessantly to ask for my deposit before this happened. I am extremely upset, and NEED my money back as I never gave permission for the transaction to go through, and was told that it would not. Not to mention that I now have NEGATIVE funds to support myself and I have bills and other things to pay. This is extremely disappointing, and I would like this to be resolved asap.

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    Hi Aleema,

    Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're onto it! We're going to review the telephone conversation you had with one of our consultants and we'll refund the deposit immediately. We apologise for the inconvenience due to potential miscommunication or a misunderstanding. Our offices are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Our 1877 744 5622 number is always answered during these hours. We're also going to add a $100 Flight Voucher to your name so in the case you wish to re-book with us when the time is right, we can help make the journey a little bit cheaper for you. Our apologies once again, and we'll give you a call within 24 hours to confirm the refund details.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2016

    The Global Work & Travel Company's working holiday was a way for me to get to Canada. I'm a trained chef so I always like to go with a company backing instead of just going on my own. I took part in the working holiday program. I had seven days when I landed in Vancouver and Toronto to apply through Global Work & Travel. They set me up with a bank account and a special TIN number. It was a bit slow on the build-up, but that was because the job market hasn't opened up. Then it was all go within a week and get ready to travel within a couple of days. I travelled to Toronto and I started to work at Blue Mountain about two days after that. They keep in contact so I know I got their support until the end of this year, at least, and probably until next year when I'm still working here.

    Since participating in the program, I've learned how to snowboard within three days and I've fallen in love with it. That and living on-site with 16 other people in a staff housing up at Blue Mountain is quite interesting. Working in Canada is also different from working in Australia where I am from. It's a lot bigger in aspect. Because I'm a trained chef, I'm used to working with a crew of three or four. There's a bit more, about seven are inside this brigade system. Working at a resort is a bit different, too, because there's snow. We don't get snow in Australia so we have got to learn with that to minus 20 and 30. It's an interesting adaptation to go to work with more layers on.

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    Hi Rowan, thanks for the update and your feedback, sounds great! Keep enjoying Canada, and please don't hesitate to contact our local team if there's anything you'd need, anytime. Thanks, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016

    Traveling from Australia to Canada, I had Global Work & Travel's all-inclusive package. The most attractive thing about is that they sorted everything out like the bank stuff, social insurance, flights, mobile phone, and job interviews which struck me as a little bit hard if you didn't know what you're doing and doing it on your own. Once I got here in Canada, everything went smoothly in terms of my job. There were no surprises and everyone knew I was coming.

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    Hi Aran, thanks for your feedback, and great to hear you've been happy with the smooth process! All the best, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2016

    When I first heard about The Global Work & Travel Co. I was very excited. When I called to get more information I spoke with Josh from a Canadian office. Instead of getting the information I desired Josh continued to express how important it was to get a $595 USD deposit down to reserve my spot. As I felt more and more pressured I caved to the deposit. As I did more research on the company I had found so many instances of the same sales practices being used on others. I was pressured to put down the deposit and after that I was transferred to another representative in Australia named Jason. This is when it really got bad for me.

    Jason, without any approval whatsoever, approved my credit card (the same card I used for deposit) for my remaining balance of $1250. I was shocked. How could a company do that? Charge my card for something I never approved or never even knew about. Earlier that same day I expressed to Jason that I did not have the money to spend at the moment and that it was very important that I waited to pay off my remaining balance. He just went and did it anyway. Yes I have been refunded the $1250 and he did apologize, but it felt like he was doing this to test how I would react and see if it would be ok with me, if I would let it slide.

    This entire experience I have felt pressured and uncomfortable. I have felt belittled by this company. They are so committed to sell they disregard their misleading sales practices. They never verbally tell you that the deposit is not refundable. A reputable company would disclose this to you verbally before you purchase, in order to avoid instances like this, but they don't. They only want the sale. This upsets me the most because after my card was charged without my permission I completely lost trust in this company. I want my deposit back because I have no trust in this company and do not and will not ever want to do business with them in the future.

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    Hi Jacob, very sorry to hear how you're feeling. Whenever a customer of ours is unhappy, we are unhappy. Let's try to make things right! One of our team members will contact you shortly to discuss further and find out more details. Hopefully we can resolve everything with you! Thank you for your cooperation and patience while we look into this now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2016

    I'm from Australia and flew to Canada with the help of The Global Work & Travel Co. They are brilliant and they assisted me with all my travel needs for the Working Holiday program. Every day off, I spend all my time snowboarding and it definitely changed my life in terms of learning how to live by myself and budget really well. It's given me heaps of life skills and just being here is an experience in itself. I'd recommend everyone to give Global a shot.

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    Hi Stefan, thank you for your great review and the feedback. Our team is excited to hear you're enjoying Canada! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016

    I was able to travel here in Australia through The Global Work & Travel Co. Their program let me experience what they do over here.

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    Hi Jacob, thanks for submitting a review about your experience in Canada with us. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2016

    The Global Work and Travel have been amazing! Although you may be travelling alone you're never truly alone with them being an email or phone call away. No regrets!! Best experience ever.

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    Hi Sarina, that's fantastic to hear! Thanks for your review and the great feedback, and we hope to have you travel with us again soon!

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2016

    I had an amazing time down under! I think if it wasn't for the program, I would not have been to Australia. Everyone at global is really friendly and helpful. Shout out to Maddy! Just remember that GWT gives you job opportunities and NOT an actual job. You still have to do the interview! Anyway, go with them or not, either way, you'll have an awesome time in Australia! Go to Adelaide! It was my favourite city :)

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    Hi Tiffany, thank you for your review and the feedback. If you have any further suggestions in regards to how we could further improve our services, please don't hesitate to contact our team anytime! Thanks again, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016

    I'm from Adelaide, South Australia and I traveled to Alberta, Canada through The Global Work & Travel Co. I participated in their most expensive program and they did everything for me like they helped with the visas. I don't think I could've done it on my own. Their team was very helpful. Whenever I called, I'd leave a message and they'd call me straight back.

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    Hi Olivia, great to hear! Thanks for the feedback, and enjoy the rest of your adventure as well! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2016

    I am just finishing up a 1.5 year program as an au pair in Northern California. I have had the most amazing time here and I am so glad that I stumbled across Global Work and Travel 2 years ago! All of the staff members I came into contact with before departing were super helpful and friendly and answered my emails really quickly even on weekends! They were so knowledgeable and eager to go above and beyond to answer my questions. It was so nice to have some people in my own Timezone to speak to! Global Work and Travel have given me such a positive experience. I am planning on doing another program with them next year. Thank you!!!

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    Hi Laura, thank you very much for your nice feedback, we appreciate it. We look forward to having you travel with us again soon! Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2015

    I’m from Australia and traveled to Canada through the Get It All package. The team from The Global Work was courteous and friendly but the only problem was that it cost too much. I visited a couple of friends and drove to Canada. I learned about new cultures and gained new friends. It's been a great journey so far. I would recommend The Global Work & Travel to a friend.

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    Hi Elvir, thank you for providing us with feedback, we appreciate it. Please let us know if there's anything else you might need, anytime! Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2015

    With Global Work and Travel, I felt like once I had paid the money, there was a lot of pressure just to keep paying Global money in terms of a high charge for insurance and an extremely high charge for the flight. I felt all that was far too expensive but I was beyond the point where I could back out because I’d already sent the deposit. I think that all the rest of the cost were too high and talking to everybody else, they all think that there’s a lot of pressure tactics. Even the accommodation is extremely expensive for what we had. I don’t know why it’s so high. Whether Global gets a kickback from it or not, I have no idea and it’s not really my business. I think it’s a deal that would strike anyone as slightly extortionist. But you can’t argue with the results. I’ve earned and got jobs and I’ve always got a place to live.

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    Hi Andrew, thank you for providing us with valuable feedback. Sorry to hear about the payment aspects of your experience. We provide a lot of flexibility and even payment plans when needed, but in order to organise your experience in a preferred/requested timeline, there might be some urgent deadlines to meet. However, we will never want to encourage anyone to do anything that they wouldn't like or feel comfortable doing. If you think that's been the case with you, please provide us with more information to feedback@globalworkandtravel.com and we'll look into it ASAP! We will always be there for all our travellers, 24/7, before, during and after your trip. Please contact our team if there's anything else we could do for you, anytime! Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015

    Our experience with The Global Work & Travel was terrible. When we called them, originally they told us everything would be $1,300 and we paid that. A few months down the line, they said we owe them $3,500 for the flights. Because we didn't want to pay for the flights they charged us $350 to not go through them. Then they dropped on us that we have to pay for our own visas and bus trip. We also don't have free accommodation in Vancouver for the first ten days like they told us so I'm now sitting flat broke in the middle of Canada and completely aggravated. They, however, got me a job. This is literally the worst company I've ever dealt with, and I've not met one person who has had a good experience with them.

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    Hey Rory, very sorry to hear about how you're feeling. Looks like there has been a few misunderstandings and some potential miscommunication along the way. We'd love to make it right and get everything resolved with you. Our team will look into this ASAP. It would be very helpful if you could also please provide us with further details to feedback@globalworkandtravel.com so that we can resolve everything in the best possible way. Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015

    I had a pretty fun and good experience with The Global Work & Travel Co. I had a good time back in Vancouver. All the other travelers in the hostel were marvelous. Getting around in big groups and making some friends was good.

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    Hi Brandon, thank you for your review and the feedback, we appreciate it!

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2015

    It has been three weeks since I started with The Global Work & Travel Co. I traveled from Sun Peaks and I have participated in their program. They were always helpful in assisting me with my travel needs.

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    Hi Shelby - Great to hear!

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2015

    I'm from Adelaide, Australia and I started off in Vancouver. I was there for a week and currently, I'm in Revelstoke. Global Work & Travel has been an amazing help for a first time traveler, even down to the tiniest detail or worry that I might have had and getting everything set up to go months before even leaving Australia. They're always there to help with absolutely anything. So far, I've been mainly working here in Revelstoke. I'm trying to get my gear together to go down and snowboard. It’s been really good so far. It’s all so totally new to me, and it’s such an amazing experience. I could never see myself doing anything like this. To find a company that helps you out all the way and makes it all so easy is just great.

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    Hi Andrew, thanks a lot for your great feedback. Fantastic to hear about your adventure, thanks for sharing it! Contact our team anytime for any further assistance, we'll always be here for all our travellers!

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2015

    We flew into Vancouver and stayed there for five months, and then we went to Toronto for three months and now we are at Blue Mountains. We are on a working holiday where we do housekeeping. The Global Work & Travel team is good and they assisted us with all our travel needs. When we met them in Vancouver, they were helpful to set us up and take us to all the things that we needed to go. We also had a night out at one of the pubs and got to interact with others who were doing the exact same thing that we were doing. Through the program, we gained knowledge on how to get to different countries and what to look out for. They helped us along the way and let us know anything. They have also offered to help us look for different things if we want to go to America. Overall, we had a fun and interesting experience with them.

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    Hi Nerissa, that's excellent! Thanks for your great feedback and for keeping in touch with us, we appreciate it. Keep enjoying your adventure!

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

    I’m from Victoria Australia and lived in Brisbane for three years. Then I flew out from Melbourne to Vancouver and now I’m currently in Whistler. I’ve been here about a week. When I arrived, I had my orientation at Global Work and Travel and was in constant contact with Chrissy. She was the lady looking after me, making sure I have got a job and helped me out with any questions I needed to know, and it’s definitely helped me get here and get everything organized. I’m currently staying at a friend’s house with my partner and had my third shift of work which I’m really enjoying. At the moment I’m waiting on my list pass, I’ve got to go take that out tomorrow then I’ll be snowboarding as well as working and that’s pretty much as far as my daily life goes. Being here in general is awesome, I'm loving it and I’ve met a lot of cool people. It’s what I wanted, so I’m really happy with it.

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    Hey Jordan, that's awesome! Thanks for the feedback, and keep enjoying the beautiful Whistler! Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015

    I'm from Brisbane, Australia and I traveled to British Columbia, Canada. The team at The Global Work & Travel was good, and they've always been helpful.

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    Hi Chris, Thanks for the feedback! Enjoy the rest of your journey, and let us know if there's anything else you might need, anytime!

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2015

    About a year ago, I saw a little ad on Facebook. I've always been keen on snowboarding, so I put my phone number, e-mail and name down, and Global called me the next morning. I was a bit hesitant at the start, but I then asked for all the paperwork and read through them and it seemed legit. So I put the deposit down and then we began organizing my visa. I had 12 months to organize everything and in about six months in, I had everything organized. Everything was easy up until then.

    One problem I had, however, was with my visa, which was a little fine detail they missed out on. When it came to booking my flights, I made sure I had everything, but it turned out I didn't have my letter of entry approved yet. So, there's a bit of miscommunication between me and my agent. I didn't have to go yet, but I let them know of it as I didn't want to get to Vancouver and get sent back. Eventually, we were able to sort it out overnight and had to re-arrange my flights.

    Another little hiccup was when I arrived at the airport. I didn't have a phone and I couldn't call anyone, so I had to work out how to use a payphone to contact my agent. I didn't know that there will be a shuttle service taking me to my hostel as she forgot to e-mail the coupon to me. She then emailed it, and then I jumped in the shuttle. I got to my hostel and everything was sweet about it. I paid the five nights in Vancouver, which was fine. I then jumped on the Greyhound and arrived in Fernie at 2am. I didn't know that the hostel that I'm staying there will be closed. Luckily, some people that I let share the cab with me let me crash on their couch. Nevertheless, it all worked out in the end. Since then, I had two weeks off. This week, I spent Monday to Wednesday working. Since I've started working, it's been crazy, and I can't complain. The Global team is fine and I'm pretty happy with it.

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    Hi Shaun, thank you for providing us with detailed feedback! We always aim to organise the best experience possible for all our travellers, and we want to be there 24/7 so that whenever there's any worries we can help out, so you can focus on getting the most out of your trip! Please contact our team anytime if there's anything else we could assist you with! Thanks, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2015

    I traveled from Australia to Banff, Alberta through The Global Work & Travel Co. because I got interested in the snowy landscape. I arrived a bit earlier, so I changed, started working and then snowboarding. Since participating in the program, I've had a new outlook on different countries and new idea on how people live in a colder climate. I really enjoyed the whole experience.

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    Hi Josh, thanks for the feedback! Great to hear you enjoyed your trip!

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015

    I traveled to Hemlock Valley Ski Resort in BC. I had a problem as one of the travel people booked me the wrong flights. I had to fix it and I'm still waiting on a refund. But other than that, it's been fine. The lady that dealt with me the most time was very helpful. It's an easy and fun experience overall. The mountain opens tomorrow so we've been training every day and hanging out with some of the snowshoeing trekkers.

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    Hi Grace, thank you for the feedback! Our team will follow up in regards to your flights as well. Best regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2015

    We are from Australia and we traveled to Ontario. We got a package and they organized everything for us, flights, banks and accommodations. I'm happy with the experience we had with Global Work & Travel.

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    Hi Hayden, thanks for the review and for letting us know!

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015

    The Global Work & Travel Co. was satisfying and helpful. I'm from Adelaide, Australia and I traveled to Calgary, Canada. I signed up for a two-year program and it was pretty easy going. There was a while where I didn’t hear from them but I've got a job now and I'm really happy. Christy, who was my Canada liaison, is really helpful wherever she could be. However, it was a lot of money for just what it is. They're really helpful but there's nothing in it that they did that I couldn't have worked out myself. But now that I've signed up, I believe I can get other jobs through them. But in hindsight, I probably wouldn't do the program again nor recommend to anyone else.

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    Hi Natalie, thanks for your feedback. Great to hear you are happy with your new opportunities in Canada. We aim to provide the best possible experience for all our customers, so we would really appreciate some further feedback and improvement ideas from you. Please don't hesitate to send us more details to feedback@globalworkandtravel.com

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015

    I am writing this complaint as I am severely out of pocket, highly disappointed and infuriated with the service I have received from Global Work and Travel (GWAT). I have had to leave Australia to go home much earlier than I anticipated. GWAT have put me in a worse off situation than when I arrived. I should never have used this horrendous company and I will never recommend them to anyone. My aim is to not only get a full refund but also compensation for wasting my time, money, failure to comply with the Goods and Services Act 1982 and for breaching many terms in their supposed service. I want to prevent any other travellers from using this horrendous company.

    I have no problem in the company keeping money for the week accommodation at the Islander Hostel and the bus transfer from the airport to the hotel. These I had no problems with and were everything I expected. The staff at the Hostel were friendly and courteous. I have inquired on price and it was $32 per bed per night in the month of July 2015 (Tana@ Reception of the Islander Hotel, 6 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD) = $224 and the bus transfer from Con-x-ion Shuttles Company is $49 = $273 = £131.11 in total (according to current exchange rates). The mobile phone they gave me in the Orientation did not work for the first week or so.

    I had problems with its charger and could not charge my phone. When it eventually charged, every time I tried to speak with anyone on it, the phone would cut out. I checked the credit status of the phone and it was in credit. I discovered the only reason why it cut out so frequently was simply because the phone was a cheap and useless phone. I researched the price of the mobile and to no surprise it was only $49 = £23.53!!! So in total they had spent £154.64 out of the £995 I had been pressured into paying before I departed. I then started to question - where did my money go? Where did the remaining £840.36 get spent on? I understand that there may have been admin/business overheads but surely not to that expense?

    I paid £995 for the Get It All package, under the written and verbal impression given by sales agents, travel coordinators and pre/post departure agents, that I will be offered MANY benefits included a guaranteed unlimited amount of guaranteed job opportunities. The benefit of having unlimited amount of job opportunities was the sole reason why I chose this package - I thought I would always be secure in a job offered by GWAT (and their contacts/network) and this made me feel that the huge upfront price was more acceptable. I understand that they are a business and need to make money. I only realised later how much money they were scamming us new travellers for!!!

    Initially, Rebecca called me and was very friendly and upbeat which excited me into the programme. I didn't respond for a few weeks due to my grandfather passing away and so I was emailed twice with the threat of I've been unable to reach you so I will, unfortunately, have to deactivate your file if I do not receive a response in the next 24 hours to make room for our more serious applicants. This made me feel as if the spaces were limited and I was up against other potential candidates for something I had to pay for. As a sales person myself, I understand certain tactics can be used so I let this slide. However, the pushiness got worse I let Rebecca know I was interested and the very next day I was asked to pay the deposit of £295. Obviously this is a big financial commitment to make in itself straight away after speaking with someone via telephone for an hour or so!!!

    I was sent this the day after as I couldn't pay straight away! Unfortunately, I can't keep your profile on hold anymore as you weren't able to put down your deposit yesterday to secure your placement. As you are wanting to go this July we do need your deposit down ASAP as by the end of the week you will be looking at going in August. I felt as if I was being forced into this working holiday and I even made Rebecca aware of how I felt.. The language used in the email was aggressive and unnecessary. I was getting very skeptical and concerned at this point.

    This was my first time travelling completely on my own and I felt I was being pushed into making a decision. The way they lure you in is very, very sneaky, sly and manipulative. Rebecca had painted such a wondrous picture of what adventure could be had, that I felt forced to transfer the funds immediately. I had to borrow the money from my mother in order for me to secure my dream working holiday. Rebecca was very insistent and pushy to get the money. I had made Rebecca aware of my concern via email and that I felt pressured into paying- it was no longer something that I looked forward to.

    After I had paid my deposit I was still being chased for the remainder. I then informed Rebecca that I could only pay for the remainder when I got paid from work which was on 29th May 2015. This was agreed, but I would have to wait up to 2 weeks of arriving for the right job placement as I was making a late payment. I had no problem with this. I paid 700 a few days earlier than agreed on 27th May 2015. From the email requests of lengthy cvs/application form filings and by speaking with Rebecca, I really believed they were finding me the most suitable job according to my background. After all, they claimed to have over 1200+partners and 20,000 satisfied customers, so of course with this kind of sized network, they would find me a job.

    At this point, I felt that a 1-2 week wait for a suitable job was worth the wait. But again this was all part of their sneaky sales tactics. I got excited when I got sent a link to My Account and the Global Job Board thinking that this is the beginning of the opportunities that lay ahead. Unfortunately, it was just a link to an external job recruiter who had nothing to do with GWAT. I just thought this may be a glitch and still kept my hopes up for what my money was paying for. They were so persistent in getting the cv filled in correctly and getting as much information from me in terms of my experience that I genuinely believed they would be working hard to search for the most suitable job that would be available for me. I was made aware that the job opportunities may be at entry level in my chosen fields which was events, promotions, sales, retail and I didn't mind a little bar work.

    I had no issue with working from entry level up (I'm used to that culture from working in sales for over 7 years), however I explicitly stated that I would not accept or be happy working with food and face to face sales. I have little to no experience with food and I really do not enjoy face to face/ field sales. Those were my only two restrictions with seeking a job and what a surprise these were my only two opportunities that I was offered. One was a food and beverage assistant in Gold Coast via email and the other as a face to face fundraiser which was verbally offered. I refused both as both were completely irrelevant to me. As I understood, I had guaranteed unlimited Job Opportunities and since I had paid such an extortionate amount towards this service, I expected at least something of relevance. (Please read below under BENEFITS? for a more detailed account of the job offers).

    During the email exchanges prior to departure, they had offered me a discounted rate on their travel insurance. This was again an extortionately priced offer of roughly around £1800 for 6 months!!! This was wildly beyond what I had anticipated as a discount. I refused their ridiculously priced insurance and began to research my own. I quickly found another company called DU Insure.com / Downunder Insurance and paid £107.62 for their Comprehensive Cover of 6 months. This covered everything that I needed including cover for my epileptic condition and any adversities that may occur. This signaled to me that GWAT is just a money making scheme.

    Again, I felt I was on an emotional rollercoaster- torn between an adventure and shelling out cash for me to make my dream into reality. This company sets out to make money at any time. They even state to take extra cash for the duration of your stay in Australia It is also important that you are financed sufficiently for the length of your stay Although you will be working, you should have some backup funds. I now understand why they want you to be financed sufficiently during the stay. They have no intention of giving you unlimited amounts of relevant job opportunities. They will dismiss your lengthy cv and placement forms only to fob you off with the very limited amount of irrelevant connections they actually have. Their main aim is to get your money and then leave you to your own devices.

    I flew out to Melbourne a few days after my orientation and then I heard absolutely nothing from GWAT for a month. Just when I had given up hope on GWAT, I received an email from them asking how my trip was going and that they had tried to contact me which was not true at all. I had received no contact from the company whatsoever. I responded to inform them that I was upset with their service and worried that I had not received job opportunities from them. They then responded with the claim that they had been trying to get in touch with me when I had received no emails/ calls/ contact previous to this. I had given up on their lies and decided to focus on getting a job and not waste any more of my time on their scandalous ways.

    I eventually had to leave Australia due to being in such dire circumstances of having no money left and no job! I was very disheartened and disappointed to the point of becoming depressed all because of GWATs lack of customer service and fulfillment on their said guaranteed service. I then arrived back home and started speaking with other travellers who had a very similar experience with GWAT. They had also paid the full amount of £995 for the Get It All Package and was left with nothing but stress, anger and debt. (I have included their stories in this email.)

    I genuinely believed I was the only one who had maybe had a bit of bad luck with this company but as I delved further into researching the company I found a vast array of stories, reviews, newspaper articles and even youtube videos that proved this company was a money making ploy with no intention of offering a good, valuable service to its customers. (Please see the attached links page for all of the sources.) I have listed below detailed personal accounts disproving their falsely advertised benefits which lure the traveller in and leave them with nothing.

    BENEFITS? Visa assistance, bank card set up, tax file number, mail and luggage storage. In the initial email exchanges, I was under the impression that GWAT would give me lots of information in regards to acquiring the Visa. They simply sent me a link - a link that I already were fully in the knowledge of. I applied for my Visa using my own research. They did set up my Tax File Number and I had no issues with this whatsoever. So I was happy with this. The bank card was a mystery to me - I applied for it myself and wanted it to be delivered to the GWAT HQ in QLD. However, they never sent me my bank card. I called and emailed a few times to see where my card had got to and heard no response back. I was eventually told by a member at GWAT that I had some post and so my thoughts were to let my landlord know that I could pay her via transfer from my new bank account.

    Unfortunately, due to the sheer incompetence of the staff, they had actually got it wrong and it was not my bank card- it was just my tax file number which I already had!! So I had to inform my landlord of this and she was not happy. They then wanted me to pay upfront $800 to give them some security as I had no bank card. If GWAT had stuck to their word of being a mailing address for me and had actually got their information correct I would not have been in this adverse situation. My landlord wanted the money upfront and as I clearly could not rely on GWATs extortionately useless service, I was then asked to vacate the flat. I was even more stressed out. I already had the issue of looking for my own work and then I had the search of a home to contend with.

    To have a guaranteed unlimited amount of guaranteed job opportunities - I was given a single opportunity as a food and beverage assistant in Gold Coast. This was not relevant to me in terms of location or experience. I was infuriated by this suggestion especially after I had specifically stated I only wanted to work in office based sales, admin, retail, promotions or events in Melbourne. I even confirmed this via email that I had already found my apartment in Melbourne CBD and so I needed to be in a job that was at least within the same state. I didn't understand why the lengthy process of application forms, CVs and job profiles was needed if I would be placed into a job of complete irrelevance!!

    This was a pointless exercise to make you as a traveller believe that they will be working hard to find you a job, when in actual fact.. they take your money and splash out on their lavish headquarters in Queensland. They do not have clients that they work closely with. I was in actual shock when I spoke to the lady who conducted the Orientation and One to One. She actually said plain and clear that they did not have any connections or jobs available for me, Melbourne. I specifically requested a job in Melbourne months before arriving!!! I do not understand how a company with 1200+ Partner Organisations does not have a single relevant connection in Melbourne.

    They wanted me to serve food and beverages in which I have no experience in! If I have paid £995 surely they can find the resources and staff to find me a job? At this point, I realised I had completely wasted my money!! I was infuriated and my heart sank. This was all a SCAM! They then later announced they had suddenly found a job in Melbourne fundraising face to face!!! AGAIN. This was not acceptable. I had specifically stated that these were the only two types of jobs I would not be happy working in. The only two!! Out of hundreds and thousands of possible vacancies that were available in Melbourne.. these were the only two that a industry leader could offer??!! I was outraged!

    I then decided that this company was useless. They just made my life much more difficult instead of taking away any stress or fears. If GWAT had actually delivered on what they had guaranteed and promised, I would not have been so stressed out during this time. My money was running out.. and I had to find a job on my own accord. I found a few jobs that were office based and in Melbourne CBD and so I applied and got a job. I didn't understand why GWAT had such an issue in finding me a relevant job especially since I could find one that suited my criteria?

    I was very happy in my job and unfortunately the work had then run out and so I was back on the job hunt. I was then unable to pay for my rent as I had no job and had to move into a hostel. I got a job working at the hostel as part of their promotions team and in exchange for work I was given free accommodation and a few meals. I was under immense stress and became depressed to the point of me having to leave Australia and come back home. However, if GWAT actually remained consistent and offered the services of supplying unlimited job opportunities then I would never have been in this position. They did nothing but give me stress and leave me broke!!

    Free bar, wildlife and jet ski tours - I was under the impression that GWAT would be offering a few free tours and I wrote that this had been guaranteed to me in the application form. I later found out at the Orientation that I could choose one of the tours and this would be at a discounted rate. I had already met people earlier on in the week who worked for this tour company and they offered me free entry and other added bonuses. So there was no point of using GWAT. Their extra benefits were completely bogus and they knew it. I did not go on their tour as I sure as hell was not going to pay a single penny more to GWAT for a discounted tour when I was initially promised 3 tours included in the price. Another falsely advertised failure in their overpriced service.

    To further prove that this company is nothing but a scam. I have contacted other customers and found they had very similar experiences and lost lots of money too. We all feel that they played on our desires and emotions to gain a new adventure and then delivered nothing. It is disgusting!!! We would all like a refund and compensation for putting us in a worse off position. Furthermore and more importantly, we want to prevent any other travellers from being scammed!! Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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    Dear Aisha, Very sorry to hear about how you're feeling. Our team is looking into all the aspects of your feedback, to get to the bottom of it all. Hopefully we can resolve everything and clarify any potential miscommunication and misunderstandings. Thank you for your patience as we look into this now. Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015

    I'm from Brisbane, Australia and I traveled to Calgary in Canada through Global Work & Travel Working Holiday program. They made me feel comfortable during the orientation. They also helped me get settled. They found me a job so I have a bank account, phone number and a lot of important stuff. Right now because the job I got didn't have staff accommodation, I have to find a place to live. I'm in a hostel and just traveling to work and chilling around on my days off. They've been very helpful except for one from the Surfers Paradise office, who was rude and horrible. In general, I am satisfied. I would recommend them to other people but not to friends because it's too expensive.

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    Hi Jacyntah, thank you for providing us feedback. Great to hear your trip is going well. Could you please provide further details about your experience with the Australian office? We are always looking to improve our services even further. Thank you, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015

    I traveled to Canada from Australia. It's something out of my comfort zone and completely a different experience, changing my lifestyle and the way I approach what I wanted to do in life. All my friends and family are around my age, so interacting with people ten years younger than me during the program has been worthwhile and very beneficial. We share goals, ideas and interests. I'd been closed off from friends and family for the last two years so it's good to open up again with other people which has made me more confident. There have been hiccups along the way but I would still recommend The Global Work & Travel Co. because everybody has been helpful. They're all fantastic. It's been four weeks and I did early on most of the activities so now, I'm just relaxing for the last two weeks.

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    Hi Jedd, thanks a lot for the feedback, we appreciate it!

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015

    I'm from Australia and I traveled to Canada. I am on the Working Holiday program by Global Work & Travel Co. I am on a two-year day job and it's been months that we've been hit making people sing awesome stuff. I would recommend them. It's been super awesome.

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    Hi Dominic - excellent! Thanks for your feedback.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015

    I'm from Australia and I am currently in Canada, in Sun Peaks, BC. I participated in the program of The Global Work & Travel Co. where I paid about $1700 for five nights in Vancouver, basically because they did everything for you. I'm currently only about a month into the program, and the Canadian office was a lot better and I had a much better experience with it than the Australian office. With the Australian office, I've had a bit of troubles, but with the Canadian office, they did everything for me and answered all my stupid questions. They're fantastic. It's a program that makes you grow up a little bit and experience new culture. It's been amazing.

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    Hi Kate, thanks for your feedback, and good to hear you are enjoying Canada. Could you please send us some more information about how our Australian office could improve based on your experience, into feedback@globalworkandtravel.com we would really appreciate it. Thanks, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015

    The phenomenal thing is... I came to Vietnam to help teach people that are in need, but as I have been drawn in by this amazing culture, I have learnt things about myself that I did not know existed. From the moment I stepped foot on the soil of Vietnam, the support I have received from all program staff and personnel has been if not, but close to extraordinary. I would like to say thank you to both The Global Work & Travel co, and my friends and family for supporting what has been a journey of a lifetime.

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    Amazing to hear, Jack! Thank you for your great review and the feedback, we really appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your adventure, and we hope to have you travel with us again soon! Kind regards, The Global Work & Travel Co. Feedback Team

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    Company Name:
    Global Work & Travel
    Company Type:
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    Year Founded:
    2008
    Website:
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