Working for Emirates

If I were not in Australia at the moment, I would definitely try and work for Emirates Airlines.  My friend, Juliette, works for Emirates and she has the most amazing life in Dubai.  Every month, she's in a new and exciting country, and it seems as though she's always on vacation.  Not to mention, she has the cutest uniform ever!! I think if you are just graduating from college and want to travel the world this seems to be the best option.

The Low Down on Working for Emirates
In addition to getting a tax-free salary of about $1,000 US dollars, plus flying pay of approximately $600 US dollars, you also get free furnished shared accommodation.  Yep thats right....no living expenses except for food!  Additionally, you get medical insurance, free duty transport, a 3 year renewable contract, end-of-service bonus, and a confirmed ticket to your home country.

The process to apply is relatively easy.  All that you you have to do is visit their website, and find a city closest to you where they recruit.  For more information visit Emirates Careers.

You also get the opportunity to live in beautiful Dubai!  Last month, I visited Juliette in Dubai and had the time of my life.   The city is simply breath-taking, and the architecture is something that is a must-see.  I was really shocked when I arrived because I had these preconceived misconceptions about the city in general.  I thought everyone had to cover themselves, you were not allowed to drink alcohol, or kiss in public.  However, Dubai is actually quite liberal in comparison to the other Middle Eastern countries.

Me smoking shisha with Juliette until 3am

Also, it was such a culture shock to go to a big city where there were no homeless people! The crime rate is extremely low, making it a safe city.  The country is extremely rich because of oil, and the government has an amazing system that takes care of the locals. The shopping malls are ridiculous big and stay open until 12 am in the morning. People still are shopping at that time btw! Businesses and stores all flock to Dubai because there is so much disposable income, so you can find just about every thing that you would in the states and more.  I even found a Pinkberry!  Simply put...