Anyone interested in this:
An Australian state is offering internationally what it calls "the best job in the world" -- earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months.
The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the winner's home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's state government announced on Tuesday.
In return, the "island caretaker" will be expected to stroll the white sands, snorkel the reef, take care of "a few minor tasks" -- and report to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.
$105k for six months in paradise doesn't sound bad, does it?
If I were single w/ no kids, I would take this in a heartbeat.
Posted by: rdub98 | January 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I think the "snorkel the reef" part of the job is where the $105,000 is earned -- especially if the reef is teeming with Great White Sharks!
I've seen three news reports of this job offer today so clearly the Hamilton Island tourism board had a great idea with this promotion. Just hope the caretaker is careful with those sharks.
Posted by: Krazy Eyes | January 13, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Steve Irwin would have made a perfect fit.
Posted by: poor boomer | January 14, 2009 at 03:47 AM
There are no Great Whites on the reef, they prefer colder water. There will also be no stingers from July to October. My husband used to lived on Hayman Island, which is right next to Hamilton (where the job is). Now if I can only convince him to apply for this job! :) I have a feeling they will choose an Australian.
Posted by: Julie | January 14, 2009 at 09:12 AM
I'm helping a friend of mine with his video submission. I'd be all over this job if I wasn't married.
Posted by: thomas | January 16, 2009 at 02:05 AM
People in comments seem to be think you have to be single to apply. I don't think they expect you to be on your own for six months. With that amount of money for six months I'm sure you could have a couple or family their. Don't let that stop you. go for it!!
Posted by: MakeMyStay | February 09, 2009 at 06:11 PM