| Working outdoors! |
You can have very early starts. |
| Flexible hours! |
You need to shower and wash your clothes regularly as the work can get pretty dirty at times. |
| You can stay fit and healthy while working. |
You don’t always get the weekends off. |
| You can get paid a lot if you work hard. |
You don’t get a lot of time off during the busy season. |
| You get to learn a range of skills such as financial and business planning, human resource management, animal welfare, asset and machinery maintenance, pasture management and fencing skills. |
Young farmers often have to live alone and fend for themselves, including meal preparation and general household chores. |
| You often get offered a house, on farm, for minimal rent or it can be included in your pay package. |
You can often live in remote rural areas away from mates and parents. |
| Lots of potential to succeed in the industry. |
You have to work outside even if it’s really cold, raining or super hot. |
| It is a very practical and hands on learning environment. |
| It takes you minutes to get to work each day with no traffic delays. |
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| The industry is booming at the moment. |
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| You can gain qualifications while you work, avoiding a huge student loan. |
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| You don’t have to get dressed up to go to work. |
