Best Job in the World

I've got some good news and some bad news.

Bad news first, I'm quitting my job. After the Bering Sea cruise I'm quitting, I'm done with this. Surprising, I know. Sounds like I have a pretty good job here, with flex hours, sunny days out on the ocean, snorkeling at almost any time, plus actual scientific research.

But, I've found a new job(the good news). Australia's Queensland Department of Tourism is accepting applications from anybody(Graham, you're even qualified for this), for "The Best Job in the World."

I believe this has been in the news for two weeks, but I'm slow and my laziness of blogging as prolonged the breaking news of this fantastic offer.

Responsibilities of this job are "Feed the fish, clean the pool, and collect the mail." But in reality the Department is asking the "worker" to keep your adventures updated via blog, email, video diary, and interviews.

In return, the Caretaker will stay 6 months in Hamilton Island off the Great Barrier Reef and receive 105,000 US Dollars along while staying in a mansion.

Hamilton Island in the background.

All that the position is looking are the following things:

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Good written and verbal English skills
- An adventurous attitude
- Willingness to try new things
- A passion for the outdoors
- Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkelling and/or diving
- Ability to engage with others
- At least one year’s relevant experience

What the hell is one year's relevant experience?

Otherwise, I've got all the other qualifications on lock.

Excellent communication skills. I speak English, VERY well. I was even told by a Morrocan student that MY english was easier to understand that any Brit, Scot, or Australian he's ever met. Adventurous Attitute.....I applied for a job in Bermuda? Willing to try new things....just started liking mayonaise after 21 years. Passion for outdoors....got like 4 Northface shirts. I own snorkeling gear. I have and succeeded in engaging with other people before.

So all you've gotta do is apply at this website http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/home.

Make a 60 second video of why you're the right person. Apparently, they're getting 30 every second. Ridiculous. That's 2.5 million a day. Don't believe it's that much.

I also don't think the job is actually open. I think it's just a stunt for Great Barrier Reef exposure and free marketing via news coverage and they already got the guy lined up.

Either way, I've got an underwater video camera and it's getting used for an application.


P.S. I like hearing feedback, aka are any of you still following this blog? I don't want this turning into a solitary diary. If any of you are still following, please send me 60 bucks to

17 Biological Lane Apt 3G
Ferry Reach, St. George's
Bermuda GE01

That way, I'll know who's still reading.