Q. Please introduce yourself and tell us what brought you to a Working Holiday.
My name is Da-eun Seo. I came to Australia almost at the last possible chance for a Working Holiday visa. I arrived in Brisbane in early August last year, and it’s been a little over six months now.
I had always wanted to live overseas someday. I often talked about wanting to go on a working holiday with people around me, but I kept postponing it. Eventually I realized that if I didn’t go now, I might miss the opportunity entirely, so I made up my mind to come.
I came together with a close friend I’ve known since middle school. In the end, that friend was actually the one who encouraged me the most to take the leap.

Q. How is your life in Australia different from your life in Korea?
In Korea, I worked for about seven to eight years. I worked as a content producer at a commerce platform, planning and directing live commerce and video content. Since many of the broadcasts were live, I had to stay constantly alert and respond quickly to unexpected situations.
I majored in video design, so I gained experience in filming, directing, and design.

When I decided to come on a working holiday, I honestly wanted to take a break. I had spent my entire twenties working, so I wanted to give myself about a year to rest.
Right now, I’m working at a sushi restaurant. Luckily, I also had the opportunity to help with photographing the shop and menu, and even assist with branding. Being able to use my previous skills in a new environment gave me confidence that I still have something valuable to offer.

Q. Was your first impression of Australia what you expected?
To be honest, not exactly. I had visited Sydney and Melbourne before as a traveler, but it was my first time in Brisbane. At first it felt like a relatively small city.
Also, because much of my daily life involved Korean people, I didn’t initially feel like I was truly living abroad. But as time passed, I began to appreciate Brisbane’s relaxed atmosphere. It has a different charm from larger cities.

Q. Were there moments when working holiday life felt difficult or confusing?
Of course. I originally came here just to take things easy, but when I saw other Koreans around me working extremely hard, I started wondering if I should keep up with that pace as well. That made me feel quite confused.
Eventually I realized that it’s important not to compare yourself with others. I decided to let go of the pressure of constantly setting goals and instead focus on myself.
Now I try to live with the mindset of, “No matter what others say, I’ll trust myself and move at my own pace.”

Q. Do you have a memorable episode from your time here?
It’s a small but funny memory. Living with my friend means we rely on each other a lot and can laugh things off together.
On December 31, 2025, the night of the New Year’s countdown, we came home from work planning to go watch fireworks. But suddenly my bedroom door wouldn’t open, and I couldn’t get inside the room. I couldn’t change clothes or even use the bathroom.
We contacted the landlord, but they couldn’t come that day. I even asked a friend in Korea who works with locks, but we couldn’t solve it. Since we still wanted to see the fireworks, we decided to go watch them at Story Bridge anyway.
When we came back, I had basically given up and went to sleep, but my friend kept trying to fix the door until 3 a.m.—and eventually managed to open it.
That experience made me realize how precious a simple room can be, and also how valuable a good friend is.

Q. What are your plans for the rest of your working holiday and afterward?
For the remaining six months, I want to live more like a traveler. Whenever I have a day off, I try to go outside and explore.
I’m also thinking about moving to another region—maybe Perth, because I’ve heard the ocean there is beautiful. I’d also like to try things like WWOOFing or farm work at least once.
When I return to Korea, I’m not completely sure what I’ll do yet, but I think I’ll probably go back to work related to video or content. Still, having the experience of working in a completely unfamiliar environment has given me a lot more confidence.
For now, I want to spend the rest of this time slowly and use it as a chance to recharge myself.

Q. What would you like to say to people considering a working holiday?
If possible, it really helps to prepare your English. It greatly expands your job opportunities. Information is also very important—I learned a lot through friends and people around me.
I’d also recommend bringing something you personally enjoy. For me, it was a ukulele and a camera. In Korea I didn’t take many photos, but here I’ve started photographing all kinds of things, and it has become a great source of joy. Playing the ukulele is also a wonderful way to relax.
If you focus only on work or constantly chase goals, you can easily burn out. Having a hobby you truly enjoy makes working holiday life much richer.
Even failures eventually become part of your experience. After coming here, I realized that taking on the challenge was the right choice.
Ironically, even though I came here mainly to “rest,” my old habit of working hard sometimes made me feel anxious.
These days, I’m practicing letting things go and emptying my mind a little. Sometimes I still feel impatient, but I remind myself that it’s okay to move slowly. In the end, even the paths where we wander become our own. As the saying goes, “Every place you wander becomes your land.”

Q. Lastly, would you like to say something to your parents?
My parents always tell me they love me, but I don’t think I say it often enough in return. I’d really like to say it now.
Mom and Dad, I love you.

And if there are any business owners who need videos or photos, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I’ll run to you with my camera.

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