These two videos are of the two Chinese candidates now among the 50 finalists for the so-called best job in the world.
The job pays about $96,000 for half a year to serve as caretaker on Hamilton Island along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as part of a tourism promotion drive.
The winner has to make a few videos, post on a weekly blog, sunbathe, swim, snorkel and sail. And probably drink some pina coladas along the way. So meet Yao Yi, 30, and Yu Ying, 25, in their promotional videos. Go to www.islandreefjob.com to vote on your favorite candidate.
Here’s a China Daily story from today about the two mainland candidates.
did someone mention "rare wildlife"? yum!
Posted by: tim | March 12, 2009 at 04:53 AM
That island has been and always will be the territory of China. All these seperatists claiming it is Australian will never be allowed to harm the motherland. I am glad it is being claimed for the glory of the Chinese motherland. Zheng He must have sailded that area and that makes it Chinese territory. Long live Chairman Mao. Wan Sui! Wan Wan Sui.
Posted by: johnny justice | March 10, 2009 at 05:18 AM
When did thinly veiled racist comments become chic?
Posted by: meh | March 08, 2009 at 10:21 PM
The Chinese candidates will probably try to sell the mineral rights to the island if they get the job. The next step will be open a factory, see what rare wildlife they can poach, etc.
Posted by: johnny justice | March 08, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Pretty good videos. The competition is tough. Check out my blog on the Island Reef Job competition...
I've Got a Golden Ticket
Posted by: Bill | March 05, 2009 at 07:06 AM