Global Work & Travel Reviews

I would like to say that Global was very helpful for my working holiday in Australia. So far I have been placed at two jobs which I have fit in well with. The friendly staff were always willing to help me out so thanks very much to Alana and Maddy for all their assistance. :)

Initially despite being unsure on the benefits of going through The Global Work & Travel Co. I chose to do so and only time defined why it was a great decision to make! Firstly once I paid my deposit there was no backing out so I knew I would be making the leap, leaving one life behind and beginning a new. Since arriving in the UK five months ago now I can appreciate that this was by far one of the best decisions I could have made. The job placement and support if needed that Global provides is highly recommended.

Global go beyond that extra step to ensure your Australia experience is prepared and ready- like having a job before I had even left the UK! Having all my silly or not so silly answered by Maddy through emails or skype really helped me to settle and warm up to the factor of leaving home and come to the gold coast as soon as possible. My first week was so effortless having coach transfers, hostels, day packages all ready set up made my life so easy. Thank you Global ... I'm off to work in paradise !

I would like to say that I will never go through Global Work and Travel or recommend to anyone. They told me so much false information, it is unbelievable that a company can lie straight to your face like they do. I have heard more horror stories by the people I took my TESOL course with through XploreAsia. GWT wanted way too much money for flight and travel insurance. They told me that they were a travel agency so that they could get good deals on everything. But that was a lie. I paid for my own flight and travel insurance and it was about $2000 cheaper than what GWT wanted. Also, when I arrived in Thailand I never received an email or nothing to see how I was making out or anything. Once you pay your money you are no longer a worry to them.

I'm from Australia and I traveled to Vancouver in Canada. I became interested in the work and travel program because it’s a working holiday. When I was on the phone with the gentleman about 7-8 months ago, when I first spoke to him, he said he’ll get me a job in Whistler (that's where I wanted to be) and I’ll be living up in the mountains. However I ended up in Vancouver, working a valet job here. They tried to send me to Toronto for a job, but that’s far from where I wanted to be. So they pretty much sold me on a promise and didn’t deliver the promise. But other than that it’s been good. The people that I’ve dealt with have been really helpful so I'm satisfied. They helped me a lot with getting my visa, getting everything else approved, and they tried to help me get a job but finding a job myself was a lot better.

'Ladies and gentleman, we have touched down and arrived in Sydney Australia', this was no dream and my heart was pumping in excitement to get off the plane and come face to face with my new host family who I knew were waiting to pick me up. Lion hat on my head standing out from the crowd, feeling the warm heat breezing past my face, rolling my suitcase down to the airport entrance where I see my host parents, I run to them and give big hugs and hello's, I knew already this was going to be an epic journey which will stay with me for life!

Global Work and Travel Co. has been helpful, but at some stages, it seemed like it was a bit of a hassle for them to help us. They said that they were going to get us job-wise, but they really didn’t fulfill that description the way they explained that they would be to us. Other than that, everything else they did was very helpful. It wasn't all bad. We have recommended them to many people, but we did tell them the things that we were unhappy about so they wouldn't be dissatisfied in some ways like we were.

I'm from Sydney, Australia and I traveled to Canada. I'm in the most expensive program. My sister prompted me into it because I wanted to travel. It was like a good starting point since I had no idea where to start. They got me a job working in housekeeping and so I clean hotel rooms and I'm also a server as well so I serve people in the hotel restaurant. When I'm not working, I just live life. The team at Global Work and Travel company was great. I had Sam to start off with and she was awesome, like she could have easily become one of my friends. She was really helpful, nice, and understanding of what I was going through like I wanted to get away. And so Canada was my option and she helped me get here. I had a lot of insight and life experiences like I looked at life completely different before I started traveling cause this is the first time I've ever traveled. It's just like thrown into the pit and I've learned so much about myself and life. The people were helpful especially Sam. She was awesome. It was an amazing, awesome, cool experience. I have recommended Global Work and Travel Co. to friends.

I found Global Working Travel Co really helpful. It's my first time abroad so I didn't know what to do, how to do it or how to go about it. They help you out with everything, send you links to official sites so you're not spending hours looking for flights, visa etc... And if you're stuck they're more than willing to help, they're always there if you have any questions, they have all the answers to make you feel at ease. Help you out with jobs and accommodation so all you do then is concentrate on packing and making sure you have the money for your travel. I would definitely recommend traveling with Global Work and Travel. :)

Global Work and Travel are a good company to help set you up overseas and allow you to do your own thing after. There staff are friendly, helpful and happy to provide any explanations on anything that you need. My only suggestion is check everything when dealing with them so that you have no problems.

What interested me about The Global Work & Travel Co. and the program itself was essentially that you have someone there with you to guide you through getting the right visa and also helping you find work before you arrive in Canada. So it’s essentially peace of mind and also ongoing support and assistance throughout your journey, so assistance with helping you find accommodation and even getting the right text number - just helping you get set up with everything. Obviously you sign up for the program and you pay for it. Basically that will keep them monitoring your progression while you get your visa and they even give you updates on how you're going with your job qualification and all that.

I traveled to Canada from the UK. I had never been to Canada before and didn't have any family or friends here either so having the Global Work & Travel Co as a support system made the transition a lot easier. From the very start, I had an airport transfer organized, initial accommodation lined up and they helped me with setting up a bank account and a social insurance number. It was easy and all done in one day. I even had a job and accommodation ready and waiting for me. I was then onto a bus that night headed for Field, a small town in the middle of the Rockies. It was a long 16hour bus drive, but seeing the huge Canadian Rocky mountain ranges on either side of the bus made the drive much more interesting.

Hi my name is Callie, I have been living in Canada for almost 10 months now and am enjoying every bit of it. I found volunteer programs through Global and was interested in what I could do. Global then worked their magic and set me up on a Husky Ranch called Windrift Kennels in a small town called Orillia, Ontario, doing volunteer work taking care of the dogs and as a guide for dog sledding tours. IT WAS AMAZING!

The Global Work & Travel Co.’s work-travel program drew my attention because I wanted to live and work overseas and wasn't quite sure how to go about it with jobs and things like that. Going through the program however made it seem a bit less daunting. The main person I've spoken to from the Vancouver office is Sophie. She’s been really great. But I will be honest, I didn't find Australian side of The Global Work and Travel to be incredibly patient and helpful and flexible with my requests that I wanted for my experience over here. But it has worked out, thank goodness.

Getting to Canada was a rough experience for me, but once I'd made it Global was really supportive in making sure I had everything I needed. They pointed me in the right direction and told me what to do. After that they left me to it, but in a good way. By not babying me, I was able to grow and take more responsibility for my actions. Global had done their bit and then I needed to do mine. Some people wanted more support, but I personally believe the main reason people go traveling is to step away from parents and branch into becoming an adult. Global helped me do that, whilst still making sure I stayed out of trouble.

I am currently participating in a Canadian Working Holiday through Global Work and Travel Co. They secured me a job with a world renowned hotel in Jasper, Alberta. I have met amazing and talented friends and wake up every day in the middle of the Rockies. It has been the experience of a lifetime and something I would encourage every young person with a passion for travel to experience!

I was originally from Sydney, Australia, and I was relocated here in Alberta, Canada. I participated in Global Work and Travel Company for my working visa experience. It gave me the opportunity to come back and travel to Canada again, because the last time I was here, I wasn’t able to utilize my full visa and stay as long as I liked. So I said I’ll try going through Global on my second attempt.

Kia Ora! So, I am currently 5 months into my working holiday, in Canada, through The Global Work & Travel Co. It's pretty amazing! Going through GWTC was really so easy, and convenient. They organize most of the important stuff, as long as you have enough motivation to apply for your visa then you are set to go! Their website is easy to navigate and has some good information if you want to read about it a bit more before you talk to someone about your future travels. I really had no problems with the company at all. Any questions I had were answered promptly. Someone always answered when I called, and now I'm here in Canada and loving it. I'm still at the original job that they set up for me, and as with any job it has its ups and downs, but the place is so beautiful I wouldn't want to leave!! The Rocky Mountains really are something else, so beautiful. Lots of hikes to do, amazing glacier fed lakes to jump into (and climb quickly out of!!) and so much wildlife. It really is so beautiful. If you want to travel and want a guaranteed job when you arrive, I really would recommend using the Global Work & Travel Co. It takes a lot of stress out of organizing things, and once you're on your way it's pretty smooth sailing! Enjoy a couple of photos from the place I call home :)

My brother recommended Global Work and Travel Company to me. I'm from Australia and I traveled to Canada. Global was really good at first in helping me get everything organized, from my visa to my flight and insurances. They also got me the interviews to the job that I have now currently which is really good. They set that all up for me. If I had any dramas or any questions or anything I just bring them and they help me out. I've gained countless of insights through participating in their program.

Fantastic & knowledgeable teams. Everything ran as smooth as possible, only criticism I have is that the job I was offered had a lack of hours and after a call to my program coordinator I was quickly changed jobs and everything was rectified, receiving the promised work hours as in the program :)

Global Work and Travel Company was pretty good, pretty comfortable and they're welcoming. I'm from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I went to Costa Rica and we went in the rain forest. We had a scheduled day. Everyday, we'd wake up at a specific time, eat breakfast and would start our work day, where we just cleaned up the forest. We built a bridge, we built new railings so it would be easier to get to the forest. We made sure the animals had a clean pathway. We had two breaks each day: lunch and another break. We finished around 4 everyday. I've now learned to not take anything for granted. It's different around the world, with different living condition and different culture. It's an experience. Just a really good trip.

Through the Global Work and Travel Company I traveled from Adelaide, Australia to Las Vegas. I was there for a week. And then I flew to Vancouver, Canada then eventually got to Banff in Alberta. That's where my job was ready for me. The hostel that we first stayed in was alright. It was nothing special but pretty nice. But, everything so far has been pretty nice. It turned out very well. I've been happy with it for sure. Their people have been very helpful towards any questions I had. They would answer pretty well. I definitely became a lot more independent. They helped me travel around. I wouldn't be able to travel by myself at the start and now I feel like I really could so it's definitely given me a lot more confidence.

People at Global are really nice. I only had one problem. The person that helped me out said I'd be happily fed all day every day down in Fiji. It was a lie. They didn't give you enough to eat all. I probably spent half my money that I brought down there on food. I don’t even know if I would’ve survived, if I would have lived off the food that they gave me. I was completely disappointed. But that was the only problem I had with Global. Everything else was fine. It was great for a month – just getting away from the cold winter and enjoying Fijian sun for the first time. Getting into the Global program and after living in poverty, I definitely realize to appreciate all the stuff I have now. That’s the biggest lesson that I learned from the experience. I also gained understanding in scuba diving. I can now do it very well. I would have recommended Global to more friends if there wasn't a problem with the food.

I'm currently teaching a kindergarten class in Bangkok Thailand right now. Thanks to Global Work and Travel and my amazing TESOL course! I've been here for 6 months now and thanks to Global Work and Travel - no questions or concerns of mine have gone unanswered or unsupported. And trust me I've sent multiple random emails and phone calls along this journey to Global Work and Travel and have always been looked after and taken care of!

I went on a volunteer trip last September to October. I traveled to San Ramon, Costa Rica and participated in a volunteer program. I forget what exactly it was but I was building a house with locals. I lived in a hostel, which was very new to me, but it was very pleasant. The accommodations were excellent, and the family that I was with were like a second family to me. They were great. And I commuted on a bus for about 15 minutes to my site every morning, and I was with people that didn't speak English, so it was great for me because I was forced to learn Spanish.

The Global Work & Travel Co is absolutely amazing! I signed up in April last year for a Volunteer Program in Nepal and thanks to GWAT it was an experience I will never forget. In addition to helping me decide on what Volunteer Program to choose, they also assisted me with my flights and insurance. This was really helpful as there are so many Travel Insurance Providers I didn't know what I needed! I spoke to a lovely gentleman in their travel department who assured me they were there to make sure everything ran smoothly and that they would also link my flights up with my program.

I had a great experience on my working holiday with the Global Work and Travel Co. Having never traveled overseas before, I was stressed and needed help. Global certainly provided this. I was invited into the office for assistance with my visa, my flights and insurance was arranged for me and I was offered a job in Canada before I even departed Australia, making financial stress minimal. Once I arrived, I was also invited into the office and offered assistance in Canada. Having someone to contact in Canada with my issues have me peace of mind. My move to Canada was a breeze, thanks to Global.

I'm from Australia and I traveled to Canada on a work and travel program with Global Work and Travel Company. I got a job with a promotions company through them and I've just pretty much been working in promotions ever since. The people there are pretty good. I haven't heard anything from them since I've been in Canada, but I remember when I was talking to them, they're pretty switched on. When I called them, they were always there or called me back. I haven't really heard back from them at all since but they helped me get out with my first time traveling so it was pretty good.

The Global Work & Travel Co. is amazing! I would definitely go with them again. I'm 19 years old and I was so scared to come out to Australia by myself. However, it's really nice to know that Global is there for you. If you ever get stuck or have any questions, you can just ask. I was a nightmare before I left and emailed them all the time! I'm currently in Australia and I still email them, asking how to get from place to place and the best way to get around. They give you great advice and are always really quick to reply.

In the beginning, before I went to Thailand, Global Work & Travel was awesome. They were helpful and I got everything done through them but I found out while I was in Thailand that they were the middle company, and I understand that Global Work & Travel has to make their money as well, but they were hiding the truth from me. I was happy for the whole opportunity but once I got to Thailand, it was all about Explore Asia. Global Work & Travel emailed me once while I was out there and that was it. After that, I just went through Explore Asia the whole time. In the end I spent way much more money than I even had. I was working really hard to get this money paid. I could have gone to Explore Asia and paid much less money.