Yseasonal blog
Our blog is the place for information and inspiration. Here you'll find personal stories from adventurers who came before you, useful tips, and insider advice to find the perfect seasonal job. Get inspired and discover how to make the most of your experience!
Latest posts
France in autumn: grape harvest cash now, a ski season contract by November
The wine harvest is paying out right now, and ski resorts are hiring for winter. Real French wages, contracts and timing, no fluff.
Working a winter season in Austria: the real numbers and timing
Real Austrian winter season wages, room and board rules, and the month-by-month hiring calendar nobody explains properly.
What a shift behind an après-ski bar actually looks like
A vivid, honest account of one shift behind an après-ski bar — the 3pm rush, the regulars, the chaos, the camaraderie, and what closing looks like.
Seasonal work in Portugal: what it actually pays and where to start
Honest guide to seasonal work in Portugal: Algarve, Lisbon, Douro harvest, real wages for 2026, and when to apply. Plus where the live jobs are right now.
Hospitality work abroad: where to go, what it pays, and how to start
Which countries hire for hospitality work abroad, what roles exist, what you earn, and how to land your first seasonal job. The complete guide.
Switzerland pays more, but does the maths actually work out?
Swiss seasonal wages sound impressive. But after tax, costs and permits, does the premium hold up? An honest comparison with Austria and France.
Chalet host or hotel staff: which winter season job actually suits you?
Torn between a chalet host job and hotel work this winter? Answer these honest questions to find out which one actually fits your personality.
Going solo on a seasonal job abroad
Worried about doing seasonal work abroad without a friend? Here's why going solo is often the smarter, bolder choice.
Something shifted while I was away and I only noticed when I got home
Not a transformation story. Just three small moments from a season abroad that added up to something you only notice once you're back home.
Why friendships from a season abroad hit differently
Seasonal work friendships are forged fast and feel impossibly close. Here's why they hit differently, and why the goodbyes sting so much.
What to know about staff accommodation abroad
What staff accommodation for seasonal jobs abroad really looks like, what to ask before you sign, and the red flags nobody mentions in the job ad.
Seasonal work actually looks good on your CV, here's why
Seasonal work abroad doesn't just fill a CV gap. For many hiring managers, it signals exactly the qualities they struggle to find in other candidates.