Hunting for Jobs

Although I am working for both Mojosurf and Loka, I really want to get a second job so that I can make some extra money and travel or even just save.  One of the things I want money most for is Christmas.  I won't be able to spend Christmas with my family this year so I really want to spend it with my boyfriend's family, which means I would need to buy a plane ticket. I'd love to even have enough extra money to buy everyone presents.

Then, of course, you have Boxing Day the day after Christmas.  My boyfriend told me all about Boxing Day; you dress up in fancy clothes, watch the horse races, and drink. Some people also dress up and watch professional cricket matches.  It sounds like a rowdy holiday.
Next is Falls Fest over New Year's.  I have never truly been to a music festival and would absolutely love to go.  Apparently, the festival in Byron is sold out, but there are work opportunities for bartenders.  I think even working for the festival would still be quite fun.

After Falls Fest is Australia Day, which seems to be the equivalent to our Independence Day in the U.S.  This seems to be another drinking holiday, but patriotic holidays are always fun regardless.

After Australia Day, I don't really have any other major events that I would need money for until my internship is over.  After March 1st, my plan is to go down to where my boyfriend lives in Bega so that I can stay and work for a few months.  If I actually do this, I would like to have some money saved just in case I can't find a job right away.  I don't want to be living off of my boyfriend like a bum.

In general, I have some big plans, and want to make the most of Australia while I'm here.  I just wish there weren't so many other travelers looking for jobs.  That's the biggest reality I've had to come to terms with: everyone wants a job, everyone applies for jobs, few people get jobs.