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This is a non-profit, so hopefully it's ran well and everyone is happy. However, as an Australian with friends who've traveled to Scotland, apparently it's quit
by Benjamin_Dobell 8y ago
This is a non-profit, so hopefully it's ran well and everyone is happy. However, as an Australian with friends who've traveled to Scotland, apparently it's quite common for businesses to provide accommodation in exchange for work, and at times this can be really exploitative.
A friend of mine stayed and worked at a remote bed and breakfast in Scotland for a couple of weeks. However, despite the manager claiming otherwise, my friend was often left on their own with no idea how to run the place. My friend was given no training and the manager would tell them he'll be in for the weekend, then simply not turn up.
As a result my friend was stuck looking after the place and missed out on the weekend (and many other days) when they were supposed be out enjoying their travels. It's just worth keeping this in mind, before signing up to something like this - there are unfortunately plenty of dishonest people out there.
- falsedan 8y ago> provide accommodation in exchange for work Here's it's the other way around: you pay for the accomodation + the privilege of running/working in the shop while you stay
- hokus 8y agoIt's not for everyone I guess. To me that sounded appealing and adventurous. It's not like, if you screw up, you will be stuck in the aftermath the rest of your life.
- Benjamin_Dobell 8y agoIf you've agreed to it, sure. However, when someone has intentionally misrepresented the situation to take advantage of you. I don't know how you can possibly end up feeling good about that. Particularly when you've made plans in accordance with the information you've been provided.