Motivation in Action - Is this the Worlds Best Job?

A classic piece of public relations from the tourist authorities in Queensland provides us with some rich material with which to teach motivation at work.

It is described as “the world’s best job” - looking after a beautiful island on the Great Barrier Reef, being paid well, with a wonderful house and a host of other non-financial benefits. So what is it about that job that attracts over 34,000 applicants? Could it also have been the reality TV show that accompanied the recruitment and selection process?

Take a look at this BBC vide which tells us about the “Pom” who won the competition.

Students might also want to compare and contrast the Australian “Best job in the world” with this job…described in the same glowing way. Which would you choose - given the chance?