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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.
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- Some trips can be pricey
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Reviewed May 23, 2018
The overall experience with Global Work and Travel has been awesome. It has been great having the support of a team to help with my visa, the peace of mind of getting a job and having somewhere to live. Josie our coordinator has been a great help and made the whole experience very smooth.
Hi Lauren,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with your Trip Coordinator Josie and our entire team, and that they made the whole experience very smooth for you.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed May 18, 2018
Everything is set up pretty straight forward an easy to follow. My coordinator was an absolute legend, extremely patient with my work schedule. I would definitely recommend Global Work and Travel to others.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Zack!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
Global has been really helpful from the start with relative documents for visas, flights, advice on insurance and arrival in country. As a young traveler, providing us with our tax file number, bank account and phone number saved us a lot of time, and helped with 'unknown' rules and local knowledge.
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience with our team and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
My first solo travel experience has been very comfortable and I've had opportunities to experience Vancouver, at least somewhat. I would suggest to other new travelers to plan ahead but also to take things day by day, as much as possible.
Hi Emi,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your first solo travel experience has been so comfortable. We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
I worked with Global Work and Travel in order to kick start my summer trip to Australia. They helped me out massively setting up visas, mobile phones and bank accounts and plane tickets. Although this was helpful I did find the service slightly expensive as they do encourage you to book through them although you could find tickets for cheaper on your own. As for the job opportunities they did find me a job very early before my arrival which was nice, and everyone else I've encountered was able to find a job through Global. All in all helpful if you're unsure about setting off on your own for the first time, but for more experienced travelers their service wouldn't be essential.
Hi Nicholas,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback about how helpful you found the service, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
The Global Work and Travel Co was such an amazing help in creating the experience I'm still having today! Josie answered every question and helped in every way to get me here, the support really got me through my first few days as a new and younger traveller going through homesickness and panic about being so far from the life I knew. My Coordinator was my first of many best friends on this adventure!
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Josie and that she filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed May 11, 2018
Global Work is a very inviting scene. Melissa being my Travel Coordinator made it very understanding and helpful to get my bank and SIN number sorted out. I would definitely recommend Global Work and Travel to anyone who is interested.
Hi Luke,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Melissa was so helpful and answered all your questions for you. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
I would recommend Global Work and Travel to a friend as the staff are very friendly and the communication was excellent between the staff and myself over the few months before and the lead up to my trip. They were very quick to answer questions whether it was over the phone or by email and would always get back to me straight away. I do think it's a lot of money for the experience as obviously if you did this yourself it would cost a lot less but traveling on my own this was a great way to have anything organise for when I got there and a job ready to start straight away.
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
I've found the service through Global as nothing less than Exceptional. They have helped me get through all the stresses for a first time overseas traveler, along with the organisation for visas, passport and financial setup. I would heavily recommend others to go through Global Work and Travel if it's their first time overseas since the support from the office has been top quality.
Hi David,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with our team and that they filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed May 11, 2018
My experience with Global has been really easy and positive so far. The communication and support is exceptional and everything has been set up and explained to us super simply so we can understand everything and have the best, non-stressful experience.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Allanah!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
Overall experience has been good, it's good to finally get here and meet other people doing the same thing, Hannah has been amazing the whole time, contacting me and answering any questions I might have.
Hi Maddison,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
Mellisa is the best person ever, she deserves a pay rise, what a champ she is. Global has been very helpful with all the info I needed and set me up. I would recommend them to anyone who would like to travel!
Hi Josh,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Melissa was so helpful and answered all your questions for you. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
My experience with Global has been incredible. The company ensures your safety and their number one priority is to make sure you make the most of your experience. My trip coordinator Bella was the absolute best and I couldn't of asked for a better support guide especially in planning my trip. She was patient and able to answer any questions I had and offered advice, tips and even told me some awesome places to check out. I missed my flight and she took it upon herself to find me an alternative route to get my destination stress free. My whole experience with global was worry free which was important to me and the company points you in the right direction for everything so you're never left clueless. I would highly recommend going through this company if you're planning a trip overseas.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Sophie!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with our entire team.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
The Global Work and Travel Company have been amazing, the experience and journey I have had with the company from the very beginning has been smooth and completely stress free. The communication between the whole team was great, I never felt like I missed any information and Alex has had so much patience with me and kept me motivated and relaxed especially with the lead up to the final stretch. I have already recommended the whole experience to all my friends and family! I am so grateful for everything :).
Hi Emily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Alex and that she was super helpful, patient and kept you motivated throughout the entire process.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
My experience with Global has been great throughout. Everyone I have spoken to has been real friendly and very helpful with sorting everything, from visas, to what you will need to pack for your trip. The process is made easy, and everything difficult such as bank accounts were stress free and fast to set up, which would be more tricky without knowing how things work. Alex has been great with communication and making sure I had all the correct documents and everything ready for my trip, and also sorting all the travel over to wherever you may be employed or wish to see is well advised and all the hard/long sorting stuff is pretty much sorted for you :). I would recommend travelling with global, as it is easy and fast, you can just focus on enjoying the trip!
Hi Stefan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Alex and that she was super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
My experience with Global Work & Travel has been fantastic. Every step of the way there has been constant support, especially before I arrived in Canada, there was always someone on the other end of the phone or email. Since arriving in Canada the support has continued, the introductory orientation in Vancouver was brilliant. Very informative and super friendly. My trip coordinator Josie has been great the entire time, any questions, worries or queries she has helped out in the best way possible. Along with all the friendly and welcoming staff in the office in Vancouver. I would definitely recommend Global Work & Travel to my friends!
Hi Bobbi
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Josie and that she has filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed May 9, 2018
The staff are super helpful with every aspects of the trip and are always quick to reply with any question that you ask. Going overseas is scary but having Global Work and Travel was a reassurance that was greatly needed. I would highly recommend this company and am very happy that I found them.
Hi Kaitlin,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad our team have been so helpful and quick to answer all your questions for you. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
Global Work and Travel has been very helpful in helping to organize my working holiday and to make sure that I have everything I need and that it is all organized. Although it is a bit more expensive than traveling by yourself it is super helpful and the staff is very friendly and offer a 24/7 support which is super helpful especially if you get lost. I would most definitely recommend this company to others.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Isabella!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
Global Work and Travel Co. are great for first time travelers. Very helpful and gives you a security overseas (good to let mum and dad know). If you're someone that wants to go overseas and meet people then this is the company to go with. Within the first day I met lots of people from the company and had a great time in London. They give you lots of in's and important things such as sim cards, national insurance numbers and bank accounts. Kirsty and Katy were great and really helpful! The flight organiser was less helpful and was very generic, was very expensive so I decided to do my own flights. Great company!
Hi Victoria,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We're so thrilled you had a great experience with Kirsty & Katy and that they filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way. We also love seeing that you'd recommend us to first time travellers because of the added security we bring to the table.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed May 9, 2018
The help/customer service I have received while with The Global Work & Travel Co. has been amazing, the people I’ve had help from have been extremely helpful throughout the whole process and are quick to help with any inquiries I have. Our orientation was run by Kirsty and she was wonderful.
Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with our team and that they were super helpful throughout the entire process. We also love hearing how much you enjoyed orientation with Kirsty!
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
Global Work & Travel has been super helpful with all questions and information about Australia. They have brought a lot of positive attitude to doing a working holiday visa. I look forward to working with them throughout my time in Australia.
Hi Patricia,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad our team have been so helpful with answering all your questions for you and getting you all the information you need about Australia. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us to your friends!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
Global Work and Travel has made the whole traveling experience much easier for us. From arriving at our destination, to helping us get a job. We love all the help they've offered us and plan on recommending them to friends.
Hi Andre,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us to your friends.
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I had an amazing experience so far with Global. The staff were all very friendly and open to questions whenever needed. My time so far in Australia has been great, meeting new people and seeing the beautiful scenery. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to start a new adventure to try The Global Work & Travel Co.
Hi Harry,
Thank you for choosing us for your Working Holiday in Australia trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with our team and that they were very friendly and open to answering all your questions along the way. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around!
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I flew into Brisbane airport at an unholy time in the morning (it was around 6 o'clock). My fluctuating mood and smell did not help the situation. However to my delight, The Global as promised had sent a driver to come and pick me up, he was informative, chatty and generally nice (he didn't mind the smell). Upon arrival to my hostel, the driver bid me farewell and helped me with my bags. The hostel that The Global had booked me into was simple and met my needs entirely, the people and the staff were friendly and helpful.
After an hour of getting my bearings, I had my orientation and was met by Chloe, again she was friendly, helpful and informative. The presentation was short and concise, with all the information I needed and will need in the future. Personally I found the information about taxes and pension, and travelling to other countries particularly helpful, mainly because I hadn't thought of it yet, but that's the point I guess, they take care of you in any situation that you plan. All in all The Global's first impression was phenomenal. I would fully recommend them for future work travel arrangements.
Hi Patrick,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with our entire team - from the moment you landed in Australia, and that they were super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
My trip coordinator Chloe was extremely helpful throughout this process. Although she became my trip coordinator about halfway through planning my trip, she stayed on top of things and helped me feel comfortable and prepared to go abroad.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
Kirsty, has shown extreme professionalism and courtesy in explaining everything we need to know in an easy and simple way to follow! The orientation cleared up a lot of doubts and queries that I had before coming here and allowed me to relax.
Hi Garry,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Kirsty and that she filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way to make the process as easy as possible.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
Kirsty was amazing, so helpful and made everyone feel very comfortable. She had loads of information about the UK and Europe. Kirsty made the whole process of applying for everything we required for our stay and was very happy to answer any questions we had.
Hi LeShaye,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad Kirsty was so helpful, made everyone feel comfortable and answered all your questions for you.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
Kirsty and the crew at The Global Work & Travel Co. have been amazing. It’s so reassuring to know that all the hard work is done for you or they provide you with a easy to follow guide to get things done. It makes what can be stressful and time consuming, so easy and allows you to focus on the fun.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Bridget!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with Kirsty and the team.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co
Reviewed April 27, 2018
A great introduction/orientation that was very informative and gave me a good head start into the life I'll be now living. E.g understanding of tips, great things to try while I'm here and also how I should present myself to better the Canadian experience. Alex motivated us to get the harder things out of the way quick so we have more time to enjoy our stay here. Overall pleased that I have her as my trip coordinator. Would recommend having her.
Hi Zac,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Alex was so helpful with starting your life in Canada and took the time to answer all your questions along the way. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
Working holiday, with Global Work and Travel. Kristy was wonderful, she answered any questions we had, and answered questions I didn’t even think about asking. She helped us step by step on how to set up all the boring government stuff I never would have thought about!
Hi Penny,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Kirsty and that she filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way.
We're over the moon that you are enjoying your trip!
Reviewed April 27, 2018
Kirsty was wonderful! I couldn’t ask for anyone better to answer all of our questions for us! She was very kind, and fun and made the orientation go by pretty fast. I’m very excited to start my adventure in the UK, and Kirsty made me even more excited! I appreciate everything she has helped us with while figuring everything out!
Hi Megan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Kirsty and that she was super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
Just finished my orientation and all in all, the staff were super friendly and welcoming, especially Chloe. They were very helpful in regards to information, only one small complaint which is when it came to booking flights they were really awkward about me booking my own flights but all together, good stuff. :)
Hi Anna,
Thanks for taking the time to write in with your feedback!
We're super happy you had a great experience with Chloe and our friendly, welcoming team. We’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
I am very happy with Global so far as everything has gone smoothly from my pick up at the airport to my orientation and getting my bank and tax file number sorted and also the easy set up with an Australian phone even though it was hard to insert the sim card but it's ok. Chloe helped me. I would recommend Global to anyone as it's just that feeling of extra security plus they had my interview sorted weeks before I arrived in Australia and yes I got the job so I had no money worries to think about which is good as I can chill for a week and know my savings have only got to last a week. Chloe was great at the orientation. Very friendly and helpful. Once again thanks guys.
Hi Luke,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Chloe and that she was super helpful throughout the entire process.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
Excellent presentation and really helpful with all the questions and helped to set up, had all the information ready in folds which was really helpful, point power was great; happy with the directions to post office.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Jordon!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
Making the move overseas to London can be pretty overwhelming but going through Global Work and Travel co with Kirsty has made everything so much easier. From the very start Kirsty gave us all the information we needed and kept us updated on where everything is, and what else she needs. It has made is a stress-free experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering moving overseas.
Hi Hayley,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great stress-free experience making the move to London and that Kirsty & the team were so helpful in keeping you updated with everything you needed to know along the way. We’re thrilled to hear that you'd recommend us around too, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service!
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
It's been super easy. Kirsty has helped out so much, was able to come in early to be get a SIM card before my orientation. The accommodation and airport transfer was super easy and Katy was super helpful with getting a job. Super easy and relaxed with a great font of knowledge.
Hi Sasha,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Kirsty & Katy and that they were super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
It is my third day in Vancouver and so far it has been the best experience ever. Global has made it so easy for me and has guided me the whole way. Hannah my coordinator is awesome and really helped me with any questions or any doubts I had. I really recommend Global, one of the best things I have ever done.
Hi Jess,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Hannah has been so helpful and answered all your questions and queries for you. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
The global work and travel co was the most amazing service ! It gave you reassurance and a feeling that you were safe and everything is under control. You get designated a trip coordinater and mine was unbelievably great and went above and beyond to make me feel reassured and getting the job I was after! couldn’t recommend them more.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
It has been extremely efficient and easy. Great staff who are always are willing to help at any time. Moving to a new country can be intimidating but with Global it becomes a great learning experience, with constant guidance along the way.
Hi Peter,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with our team and that they made moving to a new country a great learning experience with constant guidance and support!
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed April 23, 2018
Global has been helpful with things once I arrived - getting picked up by hostel, social security number, bank account etc. Pricing for flights/insurance was very overpriced and they failed to check my profile once I uploaded my own flights. An overall okay experience.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
I had an extremely positive experience with Global Work and Travel Co, they made my travel experience the least stressful possible and organised a smooth and enjoyable trip for me. I worked closely with Hannah as my trip coordinator, she was absolutely amazing and helped me every single step of the way! She was always prompt and very organised, as well as being extremely friendly and easy to get along with! I would highly recommend Global Work and Travel Co to anyone planning to travel on a working holiday, especially if it's your first time!
Hi Kelly,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad you had such a 5-star experience with Hannah who was so helpful every step of the way and made your travel experience as stressfree and smooth as possible. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
The Global Work and Travel company have made my work and travel experience stress-free, and have helped me with any questions or problems I had. My coordinator has helped me every step of the way, and I would definitely recommend this company to any of my friends who are looking for a company to work and travel through.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
Over the number of months prior to leaving, I have been guided and assisted with any and all of my concerns that have come up along the way. The staff I have dealt with have been extremely kind and welcoming on arrival to Vancouver and very informative with an overview of their experiences and any information that will benefit travelers. Alex was my coordinator and was outstanding throughout the process and helped me out very swiftly whenever I had issues with my pre arrival paperwork. I would recommend this program to my friends.
Hi Brandon,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Alex was so helpful, guided and assisted you throughout the entire process. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
The Global Work and Travel Co. have exceeded my expectations from the very beginning. They are very attentive, caring, and enthusiastic. Alex our travel concierge in particular has been very professional and extremely helpful with any queries I have had along the way. I would definitely recommend The Global Work and Travel Co. to any friends and family that are thinking of traveling in the future.
Hi Kristina,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator was so helpful, professional and answered all your queries for you along the way. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around to family and friends!
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
Global Work & Travel CO. have been a great help throughout our travels. All the staff are very enthusiastic and friendly, they are always willing to answer any questions we have for them. Alex, our travel coordinator has been very helpful with assisting us in organizing our holiday before we left and further when we arrived. I would strongly recommend Global Work & Travel CO. to my friends and family if they are planning to travel in the future as I have had an amazing experience with the Global team.
Hi Joel,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Alex and that she has been so helpful with assisting you in organising your adventure throughout the entire process. We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us and love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 13, 2018
My experience through Global has been nothing but great, the co-coordinators are always there ready to help. It was all done effortless and what they promised is what they gave.
Reviewed April 13, 2018
Reviewed April 12, 2018
Just wanted to say thank you to Katie and Kirsty for all their help in getting me to the UK to start my working holiday! They made the process nice and simple. The orientation was fun and we got to meet some awesome people! I can’t wait to get started working and travelling. :)
Hi Tiana,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience with Katie and Kirsty and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback about how nice and simple they made the process for you, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 12, 2018
2013 was my first ever experience with this company. Since then I have used them for 2 more working holidays! I can't believe how easy they made it from the very start! Traveling is scary in itself and even more so on your own but these guys made it a walk in the park! I'm home for a few months until my next Adventure starts with The Global Work & Travel Co.!
Hi Trevor,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for all of your trips!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience each and every time you've travelled with us and that we made your travel such a walk in the park.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us and we can't wait to keep up with your next adventure abroad.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 10, 2018
Global Work and Travel Co. have been amazing and would definitely recommend to a friend. Alex and everyone from Global are very friendly and comforting which made my stay in Canada very reassuring. Whatever question I had Alex was extremely helpful and reliant, overall Global Work and Travel Co. is a great company and would definitely use again. :)
Hi Charlie,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Alex, as well as everyone else from Global has been so helpful and comforting throughout the entire process. We also love hearing that you'd use us again!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 10, 2018
The service as well as communication was/is brilliant. Very informative as well as quite pleasant. The crew was very organized, way above standard ,literally felt welcomed and relaxed. Alex has been very helpful throughout the whole procedure ,from organizing the paperwork from my country of origin to setting up all that was required to start working in Canada). A big shout out to the crew Thanks heaps(a lot).
Reviewed April 10, 2018
Great experience, everyone was very helpful in making my trip happen. Alex was a pleasant to work with, she was very welcoming and help answer all of my questions! I highly recommend this company! Thanks Heaps.
Hi Ashleigh,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad your Trip Coordinator Alex was so helpful and answered all your questions for you. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed April 10, 2018
Working with Alex throughout the whole planning process was an easy and engaging task, as Alex made everything simple for me, and was always there to consult if I needed assistance. Having someone that cared helped me to invest more into organising my end, and made the whole process a pleasure. I would highly recommend organising a working holiday through The Global Work and Travel Co., and would definitely recommend Alex, as she is a passionate in her role and proved me, through everything that she did, that she is truly competent at what she does.
Reviewed April 5, 2018
The Global Work & Travel Co. have been outstanding with looking after everything I needed to get started. They look after accommodation, help with finding a job, provide experiences and a great support network for the whole time I've been with them! I cannot recommend this company enough, they are safe, reliable, honest and a community of fun, caring people. Definitely give them your details!
Hi Olivia,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such an outstanding 5-star experience with our team on your Working Holiday so far and that you're happy with all the trip inclusions. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co. and we can't wait to see whats to come!
Reviewed March 30, 2018
So after reading some of the reviews I'm definitely not surprised and am still shocked that this company has such a high rating. I like many others felt misinformed and pressured into making an on the spot decision. To start from the beginning, I had sent a request email to gain information and enquire about a quote. Within 48 hrs I was contacted by a young and enthusiastic salesperson who was keen to get the ball rolling. This should have been my first red flag. After babbling on for some time he told me that I'd need to pay a deposit up front to secure my spot. Going by other reviews, this seems to be their hook to drag people in.
Although I was a bit apprehensive, I agreed as I have had a lot going on lately and thought things were finally going my way. I was sent an email to fill out to finalise everything and now out of pocket near $700. The sales person stayed on the line while I read through and kept asking me how I was going, which made me flustered and anxious so I breezed through it. A few days later I received a call from another department to organise my paperwork and finalise my payments. As I was starting to get skeptical it was at this point I found out that my flights, visa and insurance were all a separate cost and the initial amount quoted to me was just the service fees. It seems they are very tactical in their wording and sales pitch.
I addressed this with my travel consultant after doing some research online and seeing all these reviews. Considering it had only been a few days and I had only had 2 phone calls with the company, I was hoping there'd be a cooling off period and I'd be able to get my money back. But of course in the fine print it's absolutely not refundable. So now I'm out of pocket and absolutely disgusted that a company could do this to people. It's hard enough to save for these trips let alone to have $700 taken from you for 2 phone calls. I also haven't heard from them since I asked for my deposit back, goes to show how little they actually care. Hopefully this review will stop others from being scammed.
Hi Sarah,
First and foremost, of course we have bad reviews, every company does. And if they didn't, we'd all say it looks suspicious or "too good to be true". - so these days it's hard for any company to win in the "reviews world". So we're the first to admit we have bad reviews too. We do however, hold a ratings average of 4.5+, because we’ve also had some amazing experiences shared from our 35,000+ Global Travellers that have taken the adventure to see the world with an open mind and a desire to see the world in the most meaningful way. This is evident in the 5,500+ positive reviews across Reviows.io, Trustpilot, Google Reviews, Consumers Affairs, BBB.
When you were phoned within 48 hours of enquiring, this is the process we go through to ensure you’re eligible and over 35,000 others have taken the exact same steps to qualify for our programs. We have strict deadlines for our intakes, which are due to things such as visa submission dates & cut offs, season variables, intake capacity for our offices, and even flight limitations for some trips. Depending on the trip, these fill up especially quickly during peak periods, and on a first-in, first-served basis.
In regards to our cancellation policy and booking fees, each customer has to tick several boxes during the booking forms making it clear they have read and understood the conditions, that their deposit is non refundable, that their trip doesn't include flights, visas or travel insurance. We could not be more upfront about this fact. We would love it if you'd contact us on feedback@globalworkandtravel.com so we can try to rectify any of your concerns. Thanks.
Reviewed March 29, 2018
Would definitely recommend to anyone to go through Global! Josie was so helpful through every step of the process and was so quick to reply to all emails and questions I had (which was a lot). It’s so comforting having someone with you every step of the way and that is genuinely excited for you, especially as the experience can be a little bit daunting and scary at times. Everyone at the office in Vancouver is so lovely and helpful.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review!
We're super happy you've had a great experience so far and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service. We're thrilled Josie has been so helpful through the entire process and was there every step of the way!
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed March 29, 2018
Experience was fantastic with the company and I always felt that I could call and talk to anyone openly and without judgement. Josie is amazing and so helpful with questions and just to talk to in general.
Hi Harry,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Josie and that she was super helpful throughout the entire process!
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed March 29, 2018
I stupidly called them back in 2013 and I was hassled every day to pay the deposit. I was told I would never find a job over in the UK as the economy was really bad (I found one in 4 weeks). I was told that they would organize everything for me, they would even do my visa application and organize a bank account for me. I was sent the contract and I read over it and I had a few issues with it mainly being the fact that I couldn't book my own flights and travel insurance. I said this to the girl at GWAT and I was assured that it was an old contract and that had changed and I could arrange my own flights. I am very stupid because as I came to learn with this company to make sure any dealings you have with them you get in writing as they lie to you over the phone.
Sure enough all the info I got on my travel to the UK was generic and I could have found it on the internet myself, they were no help. They didn't organize anything for me, I was just given information I could have found myself. I would later come to find that they actually outsourced my live in bar job to another company (who was much cheaper than they were). Great company to go with if you want to work 80 hours a week and make 100 quid a week.
Anyway I was a part of the ABC segment which exposed this company for the scammers they are. I pulled the pin on traveling with them when they sent me the bill for a one way ticket to the UK $1800, and travel insurance for one year $1200. I spoke to the then manager at GWAT who told me more lies and agreed to send me emails with what we talk about on the phone but never did. He explained to me that the ticket was a flexi ticket that could be changed at a moment's notice should anything change. I contacted the airline which was Etihad and found out that instead of buying the flexi ticket which was $1800, GWAT had in fact bought the budget $800 ticket and pocketed the rest of the money. Now I had already paid them about a thousand dollars for their services and they just kept taking and taking.
When they were exposed their Facebook page went into meltdown with complaint after complaint. I had previously been blocked but I enjoyed finally seeing this company being brought down. Myself and a few other facebook people caught out Global Work and Travel employees leaving positive feedback under fake facebook accounts. How these people sleep at night is beyond me. Luckily I still went to the UK, I had a great time and I found a job straight away but I spoke with many people whose dream of travel had been destroyed by this company because they are not upfront with the final costs. I don't expect people to take my word for it. I only advise you not to hand over money until you have everything in writing. I agreed to take $1000 back and I was left out of pocket about 2 grand.
Reviewed March 22, 2018
I am so pleased with the service and help I have gotten from Global Work & Travel. Alex is very welcoming and helpful. It made the transition to Canada very easy. We are so happy that we went through this company. We couldn't have done this without her!
Hi Kelsey,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip in Canada!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Alex and that she was super welcoming, helpful and made the transition to Canada very easy for you. We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed March 22, 2018
I have been completely happy with the service Alex has provided. Very helpful with all the questions I have asked. Very welcoming and make you feel comfortable with this new adventure. Would recommend to everyone because of how easy Alex has made this.
Hi Millie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad Alex provided such an amazing service, was so helpful, welcoming and comfortable with your new adventure. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
Very organized, Chloe was full of information. Also answered every question asked full of energy. Never a dull moment. Also feel very safe and this company is there when needed 24/7 for questions, concerns, or even a friend to chat!
Hi Jay,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip in Australia!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Chloe and that she filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way. We also love hearing that you feel safe because we're always here for any questions, concerns or even if you need a friend.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Reviewed March 13, 2018
The Global Work and Travel Co looks really good, I messaged them to inquire more information as I was interested in work and travel overseas. After I talked to them they asked if I wanted to put a deposit down, they called me every day asking me to book with them for about a month. Once I finally decided to book with them they took about $700 and directed me to their booking area. I decided to go over at the start of 2018 and they said that was okay. It's now March 2018 and I still haven't received any more information about it and have not been overseas with them. So be careful as their main aim to take your money. They do not have your interests at heart even if it seems like they do.
Hi Jack, we’re sorry to hear you feel this way. We truly get upset when we hear feedback like this, as it goes against our organisation’s vision and purpose. We have however looked into your feedback & travel history, and can advise that our system shows that your Trip Coordinator did try to get in touch with you multiple times back on June 12th, 15th, 16th & 20th for an initial welcome call to start the process and he was never able to get a hold of you, you then replied to an email and said to get in touch after 5 pm because of work and he was again unable to get through, nor were his emails answered. Our 35,000+ customer list and growing makes us one of the most travelled gap year companies in the world and we would love for you to be able to experience that too. If you could please get in touch via feedback@globalworkandtravel.com we’d love to try and rectify your concerns and get you back in touch with your Trip Coordinator. Thank you.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
The team at Global Work & Travel have been incredibly helpful in every aspect. They have given me the confidence that I needed to pursue my dream of a working holiday in Canada. I was assigned an amazing trip coordinator who has helped with any questions I had regarding my travels, I highly recommend Global and their services as they have been a great team of people to work with!
Hi Louise,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip in Canada!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with our team who were incredibly helpful in every aspect and gave you the confidence to pursue your dream! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around and that your Trip Coordinator has been amazing with answering your questions and providing you with great service.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018
I booked with The Global Work and Travel Company almost a year ago and they have helped me a lot over the time. They help set up bank accounts, tax codes and help get you jobs that help towards the 88 days agricultural work. I've emailed a lot of questions and been helped each time.
Hi Fiona,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had so much help with everything from bank accounts, tax codes and job opportunities. We also love hearing that you’ve had all your questions answered for you along the way.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2018
I had an excellent experience for the company Global Work and Travel Co. The only thing I would change with what I went through was the push-tactics of obtaining me to join. I called for information originally - and my hesitation was greeted with an intense amount of almost aggression. After that however, it was nothing but smooth sailing.
Hi Katie,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're sorry to hear that you found our services to be pushy rather than enthusiastic when initially signing up. However, we’re thrilled to hear you’ve had a 5-star experience with our team since which has been nothing but smooth sailing!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
Orientation was packed with information which has made the experience a lot easier than if I were to do it myself. Staff are extremely welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend Global Work & Travel to anyone interested in working overseas.
Hi Susan,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad to hear that our team was so helpful, welcoming and helpful upon your arrival and have made the experience a lot easier than if you were to do it yourself! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
Global Work and Travel have been extremely helpful from day one. They have answered all questions that I had to ask and have been very assertive the whole time. Everyone you speak to is extremely friendly and keep in contact regularly. They also made me feel very at ease when I arrived in Australia - even though my plans changed, they helped me to find different travel to suit where I wanted to be. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone that is looking to travel and they are always there to help if anything was to go wrong :)
Hi Amie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with our team from day one and that they were super helpful throughout the entire process with answering all your questions for you and making you feel very at ease as soon as you’d arrived.
Thanks from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
As soon as I have been in contact with Global Work and Travel everything has been explained to me in detail. Any questions, any queries I have had, they have been there to answer. As soon as we arrived in Australia, we had transfer waiting for us at the airport which took us straight to the Hostel we were staying in. We had our orientation the next day, all of our sim cards, tax numbers and cards have been sorted, so have felt settled and at ease as soon as I arrived. THANK YOU GLOBAL WORK AND TRAVEL.
Hi Siana,
Thanks for taking the time to write a such a positive review!
We're super happy you had a great experience with our team who had you settled in and as ease as soon as you arrived in Australia. We’re thrilled to hear your feedback and that you’ve enjoyed everything from your trip inclusions to the fast and friendly customer service, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
I would wholeheartedly recommend researching and organising your own working holiday. I thought that booking through an agency would alleviate the stress but that's all I've been doing since I placed my $700 deposit. I told the agency from before I placed the deposit that I'm a night shift worker with a 60hr week and contacting me is very difficult and would definitely only be able to take calls after midday as I finish work at 6am most days, otherwise via email would be fine.
I was continuously contacted in the morning and hounded to pay the remaining fee which I told them I couldn't do until a certain month when I would be back from a vacation (which I mentioned from day one). My trip coordinator left and I was given another one who hadn't been given any of this information. So for a third time I had to repeat myself and it was disregarded. I don't understand how I'm the customer paying for this product and I'm having to work around the company and be flexible and understanding for them.
You'd save a lot of money just doing it yourself and honestly, it's not as terrifying and horrible as you think, it just takes a little time researching and organising. I'm considering making a blog so other girls like me in their 20s or anyone who wants to do something incredible like move overseas can get the information free. I've literally learned nothing and gained no insight from Global Work and Travel.
Hi Emmeline, We're sorry to hear you feel this way about your experience with us! We truly get upset when we hear feedback like this, as it goes against our vision and purpose. We take all feedback seriously and are always looking to improve and help our travellers enjoy their time overseas. After looking at your profile and reviewing the call logs, it appears you were only called twice before midday, which we apologise for. After your Trip Coordinator was able to connect with you for the first time - a note was added not to contact you until after you returned from your holiday in November and not to contact you before 12pm.
We have strict deadlines for our intakes, which are due to things such as visa submission dates & cut offs, seasonal variables, intake capacity for our offices, and even flight limitations for some trips. Depending on the trip, these fill up especially quickly during peak periods, and on a first-in, first-served basis. He did try to make contact again because of this, but was unaware that you had extended your holiday, simply asking when would be the best time to reconnect and start planning your trip. It’s definitely best to discuss over the phone so they can run through everything in proper detail and ensure that you understand. We deeply apologise if you believe our enthusiasm to get you overseas came across as pushy, stressful or difficult.
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers and we would like to hear more about your experience with us so we can address your concerns and make improvements where necessary. We would love it if you'd contact us on feedback@globalworkandtravel.com so we can try to rectify any further concerns you may have. Thanks.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
I truly am grateful for Global's support for helping me start this epic journey I've always wanted to do. They walked me through step-by-step through everything I needed, kept it simple for me, and made sure I was getting everything done on time. If it weren't for them, I probably never would have started this great journey going through Australia, then Asia. They really made everything clear for me, and now I feel like I'm well informed and can work and travel in any country I want thanks to them. The team is awesome, with a great positive attitude and it was fun all along working with them to accomplish this dream I've always had. Thanks Global!
Hi Robert,
Thanks for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We’re so thrilled you’ve had an amazing start to your journey and we were able to finally make your dream a reality! We’re also glad to hear you had amazing support from the team who walked you through everything step-by-step too and answered all your questions along the way.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
I’ve been traveling for the last 4 months and am so thankful to have a job straight away. Kirsty was super helpful with getting settled in the UK, making sure we know how to get bank accounts and how to go about using the NHS. Super helpful and now I can’t wait to get started!
Hi Alexandra,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Kirsty and that she filled you in on everything you needed to know to ensure it was a smooth process.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us and thanks for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
Global Work & Travel have helped me with setting up with a GWorld account and also helping me create a Australian CV so that people can look into employing me. They have also been so helpful with all of the information they have given me about things I need to know before entering Australia and also information while being out there. The staff are really friendly and very very helpful in any situation you need them and they are always a call away if you need them for anything such as, accommodation and setting up your phone whilst you're out in Australia. I would recommend Global Work & Travel Co to anyone that's thinking about a lifestyle change or just want to take a year out of what they're currently doing.
Hi Rob,
Thanks for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip!
We’re so thrilled to hear you had a 5-star experience with our team and that they were so helpful with getting you set up and answering all your questions along the way.
We’re over the moon to hear that you'd recommend us around too.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
Everyone has been very helpful for the past few months and I would recommend it! Everyone has been very nice and friendly. They helped with accommodations and work which was very stressful to think about upon arrival.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Andrew!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with our whole team.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017
I have had so much good advice from the team especially Katlin, she has been more than helpful sorting out my opportunities and getting me the best offers. In the orientation Katlin was very welcoming and made me feel a lot better about everything because I did have doubts but now I feel so much better and at ease.
Hi Victoria,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad to hear Kaitlin was so helpful throughout the process and was able to put your mind at ease!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
I give The Global Work and Travel Co five stars because they've done everything they said they were going to do, were always in touch with me, and I can't currently think of anything they could have done better. The downside is it is pricey, but the price is reasonable since they do help you out for an entire year. It is up to other people to decide if going with Global is right for them, but I can say that this company is legitimate and they do what they say they will do. If anyone has any questions about my experience you can contact me through Facebook.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Elicia!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience with us!
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
Global Work & Travel Co. are amazing, they helped organize my job, visa and accommodation. They are always there to answer any questions I may have and my coordinator Alex has been nothing but amazing with all the vital information I needed along the way. I would highly recommend Global Work & Travel Co. to anyone wanting to travel to Canada!
Hi Abbie,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your Working Holiday trip!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Alex and that she filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
We're over the moon that you had a great experience with us!
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
We signed up with Global Work & Travel Co. over a year ago for our 2017-2019 work experience in Canada. From day 1 it was easy process, great communication and took off the pressure. Closer to the time Alex was amazing and in contact with us regularly to see how we were feeling and making sure we were all organized. I would recommend using the Global Work & Travel Co. for your working holiday experience, it takes out the stress out of everything and makes the trip more easy and enjoyable.
Hi Jenna,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback about your experience so far,
We are so glad Alex was helpful and made it such a smooth experience for you by answering all your questions for you and keeping in touch as much as possible. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around!
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I contacted The Global Work & Travel CO. with very short notice as I had made my decision late to travel to Canada for a ski season and they managed to sort all of my work, accommodation, flights, insurance and assisted heavily with my visa and setting up a bank account, social insurance number and phone number once I landed. they are very involved with their travelers and strive to find you the best job and experience tailored to your preferences.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
Global Work and Travel Co. have been very supportive and informative in helping me achieve my dream of traveling. They have organised my job opportunity, accommodation and various activities in the duration of my trip so far. Kaitlin has gone above and beyond. They make me feel comfortable when out of my comfort zone and I cannot thank the staff at Global enough for this amazing opportunity.
Hi Mathew,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us with such a lovely review too!
We're thrilled to hear your feedback and that you had such a positive experience with Kaitlin and that she was super helpful throughout the entire process.
Thanks again from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017
The Global Work & Travel have been amazing. They have helped me with every step the way to get me into Australia to start working and traveling. Any questions I have are always answered. I'm really excited to start working in Sydney within the next few weeks!!! Thank you for everything. :D
Thanks for the positive feedback, Helena!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience.
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip so far with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
Will definitely recommend to my friends interested in travelling. Very impressed with the HQ and how welcoming and nice all the staff is. Reassured the success of my trip and time in Australia. Very helpful in travelling abroad, and I now feel confident when I decide to travel to other countries. Very glad everything worked out, glad to be a part of the company.
Hi Simon,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We are so glad you had such a helpful stop at our HQ and that our staff were so friendly and welcoming. We also love hearing that you'd recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
This has been a very nice experience, the introduction to Australian life, the way they arrange all the information for you and look after you throughout your time here is one of the main reasons I would recommend this company. Extremely friendly staff which help you every step of the way. 10/10 service.
Hi Richard,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are thrilled to hear you’ve had a great time in Australia so far and that you’d rate our service 10/10 because of our friendly service and help you’ve received along the way! We also love hearing that you’d recommend us around.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
Amazing stepping stone to start travelling. Without Global I wouldn't have had the confidence to take the step on my own. They help you with everything in orientation; Medicare, tax, job opportunities etc, takes all the pressure off and you can enjoy your time instead of worrying.
Hi Howard,
Thank you for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your trip and for taking the time to share your 5-star experience with us!
We're so thrilled to hear that you were able to take the leap because of us! We are so glad we could take all the pressure off so you could enjoy your trip.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I am giving this review because I would like to let you know that this has been a good and easy experience and I would recommend The Global Work & Travel Co. to anyone that would like to travel and work anywhere in the world to go through them because the coordinators are very helpful and friendly and they will give you good recommended things/ place to see and do.
Thanks for the positive review, Steven!
We are so pleased that you are enjoying your trip with The Global Work & Travel Co. and that you found our services and staff so helpful and friendly!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience. We also love hearing that you’d recommend us around!
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017
I had a very good experience going with The Global Work & Travel Co. I didn't understand how to go about starting a new life in Australia and when I looked online and found Global they made the process for me not only easy but enjoyable. They were quick to respond to my questions about the company and very honest about the funds I would need in order to make my travels in Australia probable.
Hi Demi,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience with us! We’re so thrilled to hear you had an easy and enjoyable transition into Australian life and that you found everyone so responsive and helpful.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip and thanks for choosing The Global Work & Travel Co. for your travels!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
The orientation was very informative and helpful, the staff were very clear and were great with their knowledge and have made me feel very confident in going through this whole experience, but also knowing that I'm never stuck and they are always there to help. The orientation was a perfect start to my working holiday. :)
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for taking the time to write a such a positive review!
We pride ourselves on providing a premium service to all of our customers, so we're over the moon to hear that you had a great experience and found all our staff so helpful and informative.
Best wishes from The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
Use the wonderful Global Work and Travel people to your full advantage, that's what they are here for! I have had such a positive experience with the UK team who have made my transition here absolutely seamless! Special mention to Katy and Kirsty, no question has been too big or small. Don't do things the hard way, get all the information you need beforehand, enjoy your time and make the most of your journey!
Hi Alyce,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback!
We're so thrilled you had a 5-star experience with Katy & Kirsty and that they filled you in on everything and answered all your questions along the way.
We're super happy you had a great experience and we’re thrilled to hear your feedback, as we pride ourselves on providing a world-leading service.
Thanks for travelling with The Global Work & Travel Co.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017
I strongly recommend NOT going with this company. It's a huge scam and it's not worth your money. They lie to you and will tell you things like "you're running out of time" to sign up when actually, there's people constantly signing up and there's no deadline. They do this so you don't have time to look at the reviews and see how actually horrible it is. I've talked to several people from Global and noticed they don't actually give you the job you want or they want to give you a job that's completely out of the way and you end up wasting money on travelling. With the amount of money it costs they should be able to find you a decent paying job in a location that you request. However I could have saved so much money by figuring everything out by myself. They also should have been able to pay for more than 4 nights accommodation. You're better off finding a job by yourself. With the exception of a few things to assist you on, they are really no help at all.
Hi Mirjana,
We’re sorry to hear that you’re unsatisfied about your travel experience with us. We take all feedback seriously and are always looking to improve and help our travellers enjoy their time overseas. After looking at your profile, it appears you were offered 2 great job opportunities relevant to your previous work experience before you arrived in Australia, but declined to interview one and were unsuccessful at a trial with the other. You’ve since been provided with an additional job opportunity, which you also then declined. Our Arrivals Team also asked if you were interested in working in the outback as it was a great chance to gain more experience and see some amazing parts of the country you’re visiting, plus it included staff accommodation and meals - but as you’ve recently stated that you want to stay in the city, our team will continue putting you forward to our partners to organise another opportunity when a position matching your work experience becomes available.
As well as the job opportunities provided, both before you landed and after, you've also received the 4 nights accommodation which you mentioned, airport pickup & transfer to the Gold Coast, as well as an Australian mobile phone, bank account & tax file number assistance, visa application support, a personal Travel Coordinator to assist you throughout your journey both pre & post-arrival, and access to our 24/7 emergency line will remain should you run into any troubles.
We do in fact have strict deadlines for our intakes, which are due to things such as visa submission dates & cut offs, seasonal variables, intake capacity for our offices, and even flight limitations for some trips. Depending on the trip, these fill up especially quickly during peak periods, and on a first-in, first-served basis.
Once again we’re sorry to hear that you’re not satisfied with your travel experience. Please feel free to contact us via feedback@globalworkandtravel.com to discuss your concerns further, and please let us know what we can do to help you have a great time on your trip. Our customer’s experience is of most importance to us. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
Before arriving it was great having Kaitlin close by to contact and email. Now being here it is great having the reassurance of the company to help me with anything and everything. Also I have already met so many people and it's only day two.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
Global Work & Travel co have been very helpful. It all started with a inquiry online and a phone call. From the start they have given a lot of information and have been within communication reach throughout. Coming from the states rather than England they have been very accommodating. Everything ran smoothly on arrival. They are quick, reliable and very helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
Global has been incredibly helpful every step of the way. I have been working along side Hannah ** and she has been amazing with finding work and travel for me. Can't thank her enough. Highly recommend this company.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2017
Everything has gone really well with the booking experience, and is great now we are here. The trip coordinator has always checked that we understand everything and has always been very helpful, and has given us lots of information in the orientation.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2017
Very happy and feeling well looked after. Things I was not too sure about have been cleared up and like I said I feel very well looked after and it's taken a lot of the stress of travelling away.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017
Olivia has been a huge help to me, shes made my experience with Global Work And Travel Review stress free, every question I've had shes been quick to reply.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017
The experience has been great so far. Kaitlin has been very easy to deal with and get information to and from. The job search has been a little hard for because I have an interview at a job I do not want.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
So far it's been great, I was nervous at first but after 2 days I've come to enjoy it more and more. The global team have been a great help.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
Positive Experience. All members of staff have been very helpful and friendly. The process overall has been very smooth and easy. No complaints.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
The experience so far has been really good, it is reassuring to have the support from the company when you are unsure. The company also provide discounts and free vouchers to parks which encourages you to also see new places.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2017
Working Holiday to Canada - I have only been in Vancouver for 2 days and 2 nights and so far it's really nice. I have been staying at the HI downtown and it's a great way to meet people especially if you are traveling by yourself. I had my orientation with Global and it was a really good information session where I found out all the important info I needed to get started for my work in Banff and sorting out a bank account and SIN number for tax.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2017
Everything has been perfect and well explained, even if it's a stupid question. All very professional.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2017
I have been very happy with the level of service that global travel has provided for me. They have taken care of me from the day I landed in Brisbane. I would like to thank Olivia my travel agent for being the best ever :) and everyone else behind the scenes... thanks again!!
Reviewed July 17, 2017
Totally awesome. No matter how silly the question might be, they are always there for you with an answer. Always ready with great advice and suggestions for things to do. Even helped me out to get a dentist when I arrived. Would recommend 150% to anyone.
Reviewed July 17, 2017
Global Work and Travel Co has been super helpful and really great! I highly recommend going through this travel company if you are planning on travelling. They are super nice, and explain everything to you in detail. Great experience!
Reviewed July 13, 2017
I wish I had of seen the real reviews before I signed up, I would never recommend this company to anyone. I joined and paid a lot of money last year to go to the UK and be an au pair. I left in October and worked for a beautiful family for 7 weeks. Whilst they were a lovely family there was a lot of problems which previous au pairs have complained about which The Global Work and Travel Co. "conveniently" left out. After I left the family early December of my own accord to stay with a friend in Wales for 2 weeks to look after her children, I never heard from this company again, which was very disappointing.
I ended up getting a job in London in a pub to make enough money quickly to come home after getting extremely sick and ending up in hospital. I'm really disappointed in the fact that since the beginning of December I have not heard from them once even during the three terrorist attacks, it shows this company is clearly about money only which is very sad. I have reviewed them numerous times on their Facebook but the comments always get deleted.
Reviewed July 13, 2017
My experience with Global Work and Travel has been great so far. I had initially signed up for the working holiday in Canada but due to visa issues I was given the chance to switch to the Australian one. All the staff were really helpful and switched me without any fuss or trouble. I would definitely recommend Global Work and Travel to anyone, it gives you such a great opportunity to see and work in different parts of the world.
Reviewed June 29, 2017
A great team of people that assist you to get all travel adventures sorted. Everything is well organised and contact with the friendly staff throughout the process was great. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Global Work and Travel. As with all the time and organizing to prepare a trip, they made it seem easy and effortless.
Reviewed June 29, 2017
Global Work & Travel Co. have taken all the stress out of organizing this trip.They were always more than happy to help with big and little questions and I would recommend them to anyone as they have local knowledge and experience that you can't get yourself.
Reviewed June 28, 2017
So since my initial decision to go work and travel Australia, Global have been amazing and so helpful. Obviously there is a time difference and therefore a delay with a response but always have responded to any query and questions that I have had. So lucky to have such a great trip coordinator that has had my best interests. Can't be thankful enough for the time being, can only look forward to what's to come.
Reviewed June 9, 2017
Put a down payment on a trip a while ago, now because of school I can no longer go. This company refuses to give me my money back, it looks like now I'm out of $600 and they couldn't possibly care less about my situation. They expect me to find someone to cover my trip, because apparently they're too busy scamming people to do so themselves. It's a shame company like this still exist. No customer service whatsoever. This company is a scam, please dont waste your hard earned money here. I intend to file a complaint with the BBB regarding this company's practices.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
From the moment I phoned up to book the trip to the second I arrived every aspect of my trip was arranged and sorted through Global, they give you all the information that you need and provide professional and clear instruction on every aspect of the trip from applying for the visa to the little things like how to get to my first job opportunity. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Reviewed May 31, 2017
Upon arrival in the U.K the support was amazing. Orientation was really in-depth and extremely helpful. Everything was explained such as how to activate your phone number, set up your bank account and how to get around on the public transport. A lot of questions were answered and questions were encouraged. Felt really secure and safe and extremely supported.
Reviewed May 11, 2017
Using Global Travel was a great experience and perfect way to travel for people who are first time travelers, like myself. They helped me out to the fullest extent and the transfer from home to Canada has been a breeze. Everything is organised and prepared as soon as you step off the plane! Global travel has been an incredible experience and would seriously recommend to anyone wanting to travel.
Reviewed May 5, 2017
Kirsty is so helpful! Everything that we need to get set up here is given to us in the orientation. Everyone is so helpful and knows exactly what you need as a working traveler here in the UK. Kate is also really amazing and really knows her stuff. Would highly recommend Global!
Reviewed May 4, 2017
Global Work and Travel has tremendously helped me with my move to Australia! They are all very friendly and professional, answering all and any questions. This being my first solo trip, they really helped me get comfortable in Australia. They have set me up with a phone, bank account, job opportunities, and accommodations. Highly recommend for young travelers seeking help on their first journey!
Reviewed May 3, 2017
My experience with Global was great. At first I had a few different Travel Coordinators and seemed a bit confusing but after a month or two I had Alex who was really helpful. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to travel.
Reviewed May 3, 2017
The staff who have arranged my trip with this company have all been fantastic, very helpful and approachable. I'm very grateful for their hard work and getting me on my way to a great year in Australia! I would highly recommend to anyone message them if they ever wanted to do a working holiday. I feel safe and know I can get any help I need. :)
Reviewed May 2, 2017
Global Work and Travel Co have made traveling so much easier. Alex is my co-coordinator and I cant thank her enough for all of her help. Alex has always been quick to respond to emails and has given me all the information I've needed along the way. I would definitely recommend Global to anyone traveling.
Reviewed May 2, 2017
I would highly recommend Global Work and Travel Co for anyone who is interested in Moving to another Country. My coordinator was Alex who I was very impressed with. She always responded back to my emails promptly and she is very friendly and helpful which made me feel comfortable to contact her. All in all I was very pleased with the service and how easy they made it for me to move to another Country.
Reviewed April 28, 2017
Been very informative (info of the town, country, where to go, how to get around). The most helpful part was help with the Visa when to apply and what to do, as it seemed quite confusing. Cool discounts. Global is very good at accommodating the type of job you would like, and try to find either the best job or location for what you would like to do.
Reviewed April 26, 2017
A few hours after arriving in London for my UK working holiday, I was welcomed by both Katy & Kirsty at the Global office. They explained absolutely everything I needed to know, without me asking many questions. Wouldn't have been able to do this without the team!
Reviewed April 26, 2017
I arrived on the 25th of April 2017, I had my orientation appointment today. The staff are fantastic, so helpful, I had my job all organised long before I got here. I would definitely recommend Global to anyone thinking of taking a gap year, or who just wants to do some travelling and see the world.
Reviewed April 21, 2017
I have been contacted regularly and well supported throughout this experience. As a young, solo female traveler it has been extremely challenging to commit to such big dream to come over to the UK to travel and work. I have had amazing support and flexibility from all the staff members. Arriving at the office, I have been greeted with opened arms and warmth, reassuring me that I am capable and that I have "back up" and that I won't be completely on my own.
Reviewed April 21, 2017
It was my first time moving away from home and I decided to take the leap and do it in the UK. Going through Global Work & Travel has been a huge comforting and supportive experience. I have sent hundreds of emails double checking everything, changing my mind and every time the support from the team (especially Kirsty and Katy) has been amazing. My first day arriving in London was definitely overwhelming but once having my Orientation at the GWT headquarters with Kirsty I felt very comforted and eager to start the adventure with the team by my side! Would recommend their services!
Reviewed April 17, 2017
This experience made us feel a lot comfortable with traveling, especially as this is our first time traveling to Canada. Fast responses throughout the few months were great, we found all our questions got answered quickly and we were very satisfied with the answers. Overall we were very satisfied with our experience through The Global Work and Travel Co., the communication was awesome and they made getting a job, accommodation and overall traveling extremely easy and stress free.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
Jen from Global Work & Travel Co. has been my trip coordinator for around 12 months now and has been so helpful and very professional. I have enjoyed my experience with Global Work & Travel Co. because they have made my first overseas trip so much easier and the fact that they are still there for me during my whole trip is very relaxing.
Reviewed April 13, 2017
Super easy, easy to keep in contact with Alex, if anything come up with sorting out the visa she was always there. Made everything less stressful which was great when working full-time and having a busy schedule. The job Alex organized sounded like the perfect fit for me too. Thanks for a help. :)
Reviewed April 10, 2017
I would actually give 2 and a half because I am not dissatisfied though nor am I satisfied. For the price I paid to be a part of this, I don't feel that the help supplied is worth the trip, also with the extensive contract and rules in place that keep customers from being able to back out after paying and not being able to get their money back. Although aside from that, I am here... I wouldn't have made it here without Global. I will mention this company to others, but I will not openly recommend it.
Reviewed April 7, 2017
The Global Work & Travel Co. are extremely helpful and welcoming the moment you start working with them. Upon arrival they make you feel extremely welcomed and safe. They are very organised and ensure that you are completely organised before you leave their office. I would highly recommend working with The Global Work & Travel Co. simply because of how organised and welcoming the company is. 10/10 for these guys! Special thanks to Jen from the Vancouver office for making me feel at home!
Reviewed April 7, 2017
My experience with Global was amazing. They helped me a lot with everything I needed and understood my priorities and requirements. Alex my coordinator in the Canadian office was extremely helpful and made everything soo much easier. She calmed my nerves and made sure I was comfortable the entire way from the first phone call till I landed in Vancouver and I'm sure she will continue helping me further. Alex became a friend and it was nice to have a friend in Canada looking out for you.
Reviewed April 6, 2017
I have had a wonderful experience with all the staff I have spoken to through Global Work & Co. Always very helpful, informative & friendly. Kirsty & Katy have been great help not only with organising my travels, work & living arrangements but also upon arrival. I would recommend using Global to anyone that is looking to move overseas.
Reviewed April 6, 2017
Orientation was exactly what I needed. Made me feel more at ease with finding my way around London and excited about exploring the UK and Europe. Have heaps of support and feel very secure. Really happy with the service and staff are friendly and kind.
Reviewed April 3, 2017
From the moment I signed up, The Global group were absolutely amazing. Helpful with any questions, any thoughts I had. They've helped me find the perfect job for me, in the career I want. So helpful about traveling, which let's be honest is why I'm over here. So many helpful hints, and so easy to do everything I needed, banks, tax information. They're absolutely amazing. They helped from the moment I signed up to getting me safely to my hostel when I landed. A long eight month process merely because of waiting and excitement to come. Only ever an email or phone call away. Thank you so much!
Reviewed March 24, 2017
So far my experience has been nothing but hectic and headaches. Traveling to Brisbane, Australia, I thought, was going to be nothing but easy riding. However, between missing flights and having cancellations I've been running ragged and it's been a massive headache. That being said, I think Global Work and Travel Company has been a real help with everything and helping keep my peace of mind. They've got me somewhere to stay right off the plane and a job opportunity just a day after I landed. So overall I'm really grateful for their hard work.
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I have had an amazing experience with Global. The team have been so helpful and knowledgeable explaining how to get around London and finding me work. They have kept in contact with me the whole time and kept me updated on work opportunities.
Reviewed March 13, 2017
Arriving with this company was so helpful. Very informative and helpful. Friendly. Welcoming. I would recommend to any traveler who is a little unsure about coming to Australia alone because they put you at ease.
Reviewed March 8, 2017
Trip to the UK - My experience was excellent. The orientation was very thorough and also very helpful with lots of little local tips and tricks given to help with public transport. Handy tours were also provided to help see all the sights tourists want to see.
Reviewed March 8, 2017
Landing in London -- I loved knowing when I come here that I get help with absolutely everything and knowing that I won't get stuck or in trouble, or have a problem with everything. The staff will help even if you need direction.
Reviewed March 6, 2017
My experience with Global Work and Travel Co has been very positive. The staff are helpful and friendly and answer any queries you have promptly. It has made the move so much easier knowing you are walking into a job when you arrive and you have people with a wealth of knowledge about the U.K to assist you.
Reviewed March 3, 2017
I have arrived in the UK and am beginning to experience all the little quirks and perks of a true Londoner. This is definitely the beginning of a very fast paced lifestyle. Global has been very helpful and it is so comforting knowing I have this support here in the UK. Global are beginning to be a family away from home and are able to help with all amazing offers from work, accommodation to planning a European holiday. I know my time within the UK is going to amazing and I am excited to see what the future is going to hold as a part of the Global team. #GlobalWorkandTravel
Reviewed March 3, 2017
My experience so far has been absolutely wonderful so far! I've only been in for a day, but the time I've spent has been effortless. Global has made my transition into Australia everything I hoped for and more.
Reviewed March 1, 2017
The long story is underneath but the short version is this company is horrible awful. They ripped me off stole a bunch of my money and did not help me at all. I've now been on my working holiday for nine months with zero help from them. No job I've had or apartment I've stayed in has been provided by them. Just don't do it, man.
I was just going to let my experience be my experience as a lesson learned the hard way but I could not believe this company has a near five star rating so here it is. I decided to go to Australia around December 2015 as a US citizen. I was planning on leaving in June. I decided to book through Global Work & Travel as my parents didn't think I should plan the whole thing alone. They told me I needed to pay $500 up front to reserve my "spot" for June. I sped to get the money together as quickly as possible but that should have been my first red flag.
Two months after I paid to "reserve my spot" another friend was told by the company that there was no limit to how many people could leave a month. I then worked sixty hour weeks at two jobs saving up for my big move. GWT doesn't actually do anything for you aside from send you links. They sent me the webpage to get my visa, which I then paid for and applied for. They offered me a plane ticket that was three hundred dollars more than one I found on my own. They did successfully get me a tax file number but that is a simple website that I could've done on my own.
When I arrived in Brisbane I was picked up at the airport by a GWT representative. On the drive to my hostel she informed me that she sees people getting ripped off frequently by this company and that I should be weary of the promises made. True enough, the next day I met with GWT and while on the phone they had been promising me a job in Surfers Paradise, the only job they had for me was an eight hour drive into the outback for three hundred dollars a week.
When I turned this down they offered me a job in southern Australia on a ski resort. I insisted that I wanted a job in Surfers as that was what I paid for and they responded by saying if I turned down these jobs they would "help" me no further. At this point I had paid them $1300 in fees. I turned down the jobs and they stopped paying for my hostel and kept all of my money. After that I moved to a new city, found a job and a place to live on my own and continued my travels. This company is awful and nearly ruined a trip I had been dreaming of my entire life. Don't do it.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017
Alex was faultless with the help she gave me. Quick to reply to messages and emails and was always happy to assist with any of my needs. She was very knowledgeable and informative while being relatable at the same time.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017
I couldn't get a refund after I found out I couldn't do my trip. This was TWO DAYS after I booked, and I only paid the deposit. Why couldn't they just refund my money. This is abysmal. $700 of my money is now floating around in uncertainty because I definitely don't want to do anything with this company. If you cancel you lose it. If you got through with it you have to pay and additional $1300 and then everything else. You basically pay $2000 to these "people" and they do nothing to deserve it.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017
What a wonderful adventure so far; and I owe it all to The Global Work & Travel Co. With the constant assistance and guidance, I truly had no difficulties in my travels. As a plus, included airport transfer, 5 nights accommodation, and orientation prior to employment, I am more than confident to be where am I. I also have the confidence to not only travel to my new employment but also to explore the UK, and Europe. I am very thankful for all the positive staff; from the recruiting process, to the travel concierge, to the lovely working holiday staffing.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2017
I am an Aussie working and traveling in Canada. The way Global works, is that you pay over $1000 upfront, just for their "services". After that, you're required to book EVERYTHING through them, like insurance, visa and flights, all of which is not included in the initial price. If you choose not to book your flights and insurance through Global they do not have to "help" find you a job or place to stay. I worked for an airline for 4 years and was more than happy to book my flights myself as I am very experienced in the industry. However I chose to allow Global to book my flights so that they would help me find a job. The flights were unnecessarily expensive and I could have booked much cheaper flights myself with the same amount of luggage and travel insurance.
In the fine print it explains that they only have to find you one job opportunity, if you do not accept the job, or if you take the offer and interview with the company but are unsuccessful, Global are not required to assist you with another job opportunity. They "help" you find a place to live by sending you a link to Craigslist. When I got to Canada and started working I still did not have a place to live and was living in a hostel until I eventually secured a place to live. This is not uncommon. The hostel I was staying at was full of other Aussies who went through Global who also did not have a place to live, and many of them did not even have a job. I would not recommend Global to anyone! I wish I never went through them. I spent almost $5000 AUD before I even got to Canada. All I can say is always READ THE FINE PRINT! Global Work and Travel Co. are a joke, thanks for nothing!
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2017
Global have been fantastic with me. I had a few problems before arriving and Olivia stayed in touch with me throughout the whole time and arriving. Olivia has supported us in finding jobs and helping with directions and setting up everything. I couldn't recommend any other company more. Global have been fantastic.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2017
I booked through Global in August and they have been absolutely fantastic with me. So helpful and supportive throughout. Had a horrendous experience travelling from England to Australia first time round due to fraud of a passport in early December. Global were so helpful and concerned of the horrendous time we had in China. Finally arrived in Australia on New Year's day 2017 and had job interviews within the first week of arriving. My coordinator has also been helping look for adventures that may interest me etc. Looking forward to more support throughout my working holiday from Global. Excellent way to make dreams come true with ease.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2016
The staff have been extremely helpful and friendly. A lot of useful information on various parts of Australia, trips, cool things to do and places to visit has been helpful. I have already received a phone and help with arranging my tax code. Global Work & Travel have covered everything you would think of when relocating to another country. They have been super!
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2016
Global have given me the confidence to go ahead and do something I had been hesitant to do on my own. Their friendly and competent staff have been very helpful and informative and have guided me through the processes that I would have found difficult and off putting on my own.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2016
The Global Work and Travel Co has been absolutely amazing! They've been so helpful at every turn and I always felt like everything was looked after for me so I didn't have to stress about the move from the second I signed up to the minute I touched down in London and beyond. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2016
The Global Work and Travel Company is a company that draws in people of all ages and says that they will guarantee work overseas which could be true to some extent, but they demand money upfront. My son was involved in a traumatic accident and at this moment is medically unfit to work or travel and has depression. When he received the call he couldn't believe his luck. Their main concern was if and when he could pay the initial deposit and then the monthly payments. They did not ask of any medical or criminal background. Yes maybe he should have disclosed this himself but he is suffering depression from the trauma. I asked in good faith if The Global Work & Travel Co. could refund his money as he has medical bills and is only on a Youth Allowance but SURPRISE SURPRISE I got NO RESPONSE AT ALL.
So I then read the other reviews and then went on their website where it clearly says that anyone that signs up has 24/7 communication with one of their members. Now I can tell you that is FALSE. And I quote: “When I first contacted Global on the phone they told me, it’s a great deal, you get a guaranteed job. I came over here, was left in the hostel [in Vancouver] over Christmas with no contact and no job prospect at all.” When you read the other reviews people have been left stranded no help, no job, no money. At least they didn't take thousands. DO NOT let this happen to you.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016
So this company is basically like your average bad relationship. They're nice and 'helpful' when originally signing up, but as soon as they get a hold of your hard earned dollars, it's like they don't exist anymore. I had originally signed up with The Global Work & Travel Co. back in February 2016 because I was dying to go to Australia, but was terrified to go without a security blanket in case one of those horror stories you hear came true. It all seemed too good to be true... that's because it was.
After they got my full payment, it was impossible to get a hold of my travel coordinator. The FIRST one I had was great, he was very helpful in my flight planning and getting me a tour in New Zealand. The second and third have been nothing but ghosts and unbelievably unhelpful. The original flight that I had chosen AND put a down payment on had later been changed to a different flight without my knowing or without an email/notice to aware me of the change. And since the flight was changed, the price changed and increased by $200... which I also wasn't aware of or informed about.
Because of this, my credit card was overcharged and I had to pay extra fees on top of the extra costs for the flight. When I asked why I was not told about these changes, they simply ignored my emails and didn't answer my phone calls for several weeks. As well when I made a complaint on all these issues, I was brushed off with no regard to such horrible customer service. Just to add on top to everything above, I am about to leave in a matter of weeks to my working holiday in Australia and still have not had any notice for the so-called 'job opportunities' they seem to have lined up for eager travelers as myself.
Would I recommend this company? ABSOLUTELY NOT! They are a huge waste of money, time, effort, and you can do everything they offer EASILY by yourself without losing $1900. I have never regretted signing up with this company more, and I'm not even there yet! So who's to know how many others way they plan to screw me over. DON'T SIGN UP WITH THEM!! IT'S A SCAM!!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
Kaitlin was very informative and professional. She informed me on all basis of living and working in Australia. She showed us that we have a solid support group and that we will always have someone willing to help us.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016
I paid $1600 for my Italian account and $3600 for my Thailand account. Flights were not included. I was young when I originally signed up for my Thailand account and was hustled into paying my $500 down deposit. Before leaving for Italy I was given the wrong directions to get my visa which made things stressful... that and getting me assigned with a family was the only service that was provided for me. It's difficult to keep in contact with this company especially since they go through employees like dirty underwear. BUT, if you have not paid the down deposit or full amount they make more of an effort to be accessible to 'you'.
Once I paid my full amount it became more and more difficult to get things done. Most things were waited until the last minute or not done at all causing quite a bit of anxiety. They tell you they're there for you every step of the way... yet you can't call them across the globe, they don't have whatsapp, they take forever to respond, not open on weekends, and are only available to you during working hours that are not the same time zone as you.
I had my trip coordinator changed at least 5 times on me. Before leaving for Italy I made it very clear that I wanted Thailand sorted out before I left my country. After about 2 months of calling the company trying to get a hold of my trip coordinator. Calling so many times explaining my problem and being reassured that someone would contact me soon. It wasn't until I was in Italy that I got a hold of someone.
Once I arrived I never received any help from Global but from a woman from another company. *** If you contact Celtic Childcare you can get the exact same experience as Global FOR FREE! *** I asked for my money back from Global for Thailand explaining I felt more comfortable planning my trip on my own than being in their hands and passed around like a doll no one wanted. They refused and offered 50% back.
The tefl course with free accommodations costs $1500CAD and they provide you with the same not better services than Global. Global Work and Travels is the absolute worst company I have ever experienced and every person I have spoken with who is one of their clients (met them in Italy) all regret choosing this company. Please save your money, and keep your anxieties down and do not go with this company. Do your research. You can contact me on facebook. Send me a message and I can help you out for free, it will be my pleasure.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2016
Global has been a very helpful safety net for me as a traveler so far. It has been great to have someone there on the end of the phone at any time if you need and to be given all the information you need to get started. Lauren, Olivia and Daniel have been especially helpful to me especially.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2016
My experience this far has been a positive one. I have been looked after and a job opportunity was presented days before I arrived. Which I unfortunately could not take. The company has still continued to help me with jobs though. Also the Hostel free stay has been a huge help and a good way to meet new people.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2016
The orientation provided us all with everything we needed to know, setting up banks, our tax file number, accommodation etc. I came out feeling more confident about my working holiday.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2016
I cannot stress enough how disappointed I was with Global Work & Travel. Not only do I think they need to be shut down, but the owners thrown in jail. Read the fine print! This is essentially a company that does nothing. You heard it, absolutely nothing, except take your money and run. I pretty much paid $1000.00 to be picked up from the airport in Gold Coast, Australia and have a one week stay in the worst imaginable hostel. There was no job offer other than farm work, which is incredibly easy to find on your own. They'll try to talk you into doing your farm work to extend your visa for another year, and so they can forget about you and move on to the next backpacker. The orientation was nothing more than a slideshow of Australia... I found myself scrambling after only a few days to try and figure out what I was to do next. All in all, I ended up getting a bus out of the ** hole they call Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour, and the rest was history.
Within one week staying at the YHA hostel in Coffs Harbour, I found farm work through reception and met the most amazing people. After staying there for nearly 3 months, I saved enough money to buy a van and travel down the coast with friends. Best decision I ever made. Please listen to me, save your money, plan your own trip, and if you're really the adventurous type, buy a van as soon as you arrive in Australia. Not only will it open up so many options for you, but it will drastically cut your living expenses. My YHA hostel was about $26 a night, but if you sleep in a van, you can keep it parked in the parking lot and have full access to all the amenities for $10-15 a night. If anyone reading this is planning on travelling abroad, please take my advice and just do it yourself. Not only will it be cheaper, but it is so much more rewarding!
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
Global have been very helpful in setting everything up on my arrival. I look forward to starting my work and enjoying the experience. All members of staff are also very friendly and approachable.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2016
So it's not even been 24 hours yet but everything as promised by the GWT has been on point from landing at the airport and meeting your smiley transfer driver to checking in to the accommodation and then meeting the GWT for the orientation the next morning. The ocean view is amazing in surfers paradise and your weather is beautiful. The staff that are assigned to you before your trip and when you arrive are very helpful/organised with the information/support you may need moving to a new country.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
As discussed in various phone calls with Global Work and Travel staff, I was promised an internship with a well-known company. After weeks of forms, applications and phone calls, I was told that I was only eligible for internships with NGOs as I am not doing an internship for credit points/uni. I wish they could have told me earlier to avoid weeks of wasted time and energy. The company wanted to charge upwards of $2,700 for this... something that could easily be avoided by just applying directly. Luckily, I was able to receive a refund for my down payment. My guess is that there are many out there who haven't. My other advice would be to not fall for their high-pressure sales tactics - take time to think about it rather than putting down the $800 deposit in the first phone call.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016
Josh was outstanding! He answered all of my questions and made me feel totally comfortable and confident in my decision to book this trip.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Staff is very excited about your travels.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Josh is very friendly, very helpful with the entire process! I am extremely excited to leave New York, board my plane, and head to Australia for the time of my life!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Alex was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and positive. All the accommodations seem amazing. The idea of getting out of the country is amazing and seems much more possible with the help of your company.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Catherine was a great help. Very excited to go to AUSTRALIA!!!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
They were very helpful and Jacob was very good!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Really polite and friendly staff. Very excited to go.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Really friendly staff and very organised with a good knowledge of the Gold Coast.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
It was pretty good what he offered me.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
They have helped me out and I'm excited.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
During the phone conference with Jesse all my initial inhibitions about traveling were met with assurance that I would have nothing but a great time and replaced with excitement. I was taken through all aspects of planning the trip, what will be involved and what I can expect after arriving. Afterwards I had no further questions as all bases had been thoroughly and enthusiastically covered leaving me feeling ready to set off on an adventure.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
It was a very easy process, all my questions were immediately answered and Yvonne was super friendly and helpful! I love her Irish accent and she is soooo funny! I will definitely be booking with Global again! Can't wait to get started on my travels!!!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
The Work & Travel Expert helped a lot, cleared the air! Very helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Very friendly team, excellent experience. By far the best I have dealt with.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Very fast, initially felt a bit rushed however this was our fault because we are late to book, otherwise very easy.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Amazing opportunity. Can't wait. Very helpful staff.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Great customer service, friendly and very helpful! Felt as ease whilst booking my first work experience across the world.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Make you feel very comfortable on the phone as well as giving every little bit of detail so you have a full understanding of the trip.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Very helpful, made me feel comfortable in going ahead with this big step I'm taking in life. Answered all questions and was very informative.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Absolutely amazing service. Friendly and formal. Couldn't of asked for better!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
I really liked how friendly and knowledgeable my work/travel was, answered all my questions and was over all perfect help. :)
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Jasmine was amazing and very positive! Gets me very excited to go overseas and see the world.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Awesome, friendly staff, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Two thumbs up...
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
I got really excited when Tahlua gave me the run down of the opportunities that came with this awesome travel to teach and I look forward to being a part of this. Thank you so much.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Very helpful, very quick and very nice service.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Good service, just want to make sure it continues on for the journey.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
It was a pleasant experience. Staff were extremely helpful and answered any question I asked.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
The booking experience was 10/10. Jasmine ** answered all my questions, gave me heaps of advice and even gave me a discounted deposit! I'm super pumped for my trip and can't wait to go!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Matt was very helpful and super friendly! Wouldn't have been able to do it without him. :-)
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Matt was super nice and friendly and helped us with all our concerns or queries! Made it super easy for us!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
It was great! Aaron made it easy and understanding for myself to understand and got me even more excited!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Tahlia - Very Friendly and enthusiastic. Most excited about the sociable experience.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Awesome and enthusiastic service. Got me excited to travel.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Shannon has been nothing but helpful. Fantastic people running the company!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Jesse provided great information and appeared motivated and excited for me.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
Jasmine was a great help with everything. I feel less stressed and so excited about going to Canada now!! Thanks Jasmine.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
I can't thank you guys enough for exciting. This experience is going to change my life for the better and I can't wait to start. And excited about the wild life.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
You eliminated all the risks!
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
I have loved speaking with my Work & Travel Expert Alex, so friendly and has made me even more relaxed at the thought of travelling to the other side of the world! I have had everything answered for me before having to ask any of my questions. Very pleased!
Global Work & Travel Company Information
- Company Name:
- Global Work & Travel
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 2008
- Website:
- www.globalworkandtravel.com
