Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Yeah, But What About The Beer?

The Queensland state government in Australia announced today that it was accepting online applications for "the best job in the world."

In return for strolling the white sandy beaches of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling the reef, taking care of "a few minor tasks" -- and reporting to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates--the government of Queensland will pay you 150,000 Australian dollars (US$105,000) and include free airfare, and rent-free lodging in a three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy.

Applications are open until February 22. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1.

Sound enticing? Well Hamilton Island isn't quite the Cast Away island made famous by Tom Hanks. Hamilton Island is already a luxury resort development.

Still interested? Then apply here.

Bora, I think it's time you took a sabbatical. This one has your name written all over it.

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