Working as a “Playmate” at a Resort After Going to Australia — A Taiwanese Guy: I’m Working in Paradise
Reporter Chen Ziying / Special Report
Working and traveling in Australia is a popular choice for many young people nowadays. They want to step out of Taiwan, see the world, or save money more quickly while they’re young. But some choose a completely different path,becoming a “playmate” at a well-known resort in Malaysia. However, 23-year-old Taiwanese guy Hu Rongying (Oliver) says, “I feel like I’m working in paradise!”
▲A few months ago, he decided to work in Malaysia. A Taiwanese young man also thinks he’s working in paradise. (Taiwan, a young man, also thinks he’s working in paradise.)
The term “playmate” actually refers to a very special type of service staff at Club Med resorts called G.O. (Gentle Organizer, meaning friendly organizer). Oliver is one of the G.O.s.They’re called playmates because the daily work of a G.O. sounds a bit crazy. In the morning, there’s sunrise yoga, at noon they teach water aerobics by the pool, then there are water games, archery assistance when needed, and if guests want to play squash, they join in... Oliver adds, “What’s even more special is that there’s a performance every night, and no matter what your role is as a G.O., you have to participate. I’ve worn a cool suit to play Michael Jackson, put on fake teeth to be a vampire, padded my chest to cross-dress as a sexy lifeguard. Sacrificing my looks is inevitable, but not only do the guests laugh — I love these outfits too!”
%nbsp;%He enjoys his job at the resort very much.
▲You can also meet travelers from all over the world.
When we first met Oliver, his sunny smile and the little dimples at the corners of his mouth stood out. During an interactive game with guests, he was wearing a black suit but was suddenly asked to jump into the pool. Without hesitation, he took a run-up and leaped in, winning cheers from tourists of all nationalities.It turns out that being a G.O. here requires not just the courage to leave home, but also the ability to overcome various challenges at work.
▲In the evening, they also have to perform various activities to entertain the guests.
Oliver, who graduated from the Department of Leisure Sports and Health at Pingtung University of Science and Technology, is a native of southern Taiwan. Before becoming a G.O., he also tried the Australian working holiday. He picked fruits on farms, carried bricks on construction sites (getting covered in dirt), and worked as a swimming instructor. When he saw the G.O. recruitment notice, Oliver didn’t hesitate. He said:“I’m still young. Going there, I can meet people from all over the world and experience different cultures. Why not give it a try somewhere even more different?”
The salary of a G.O. might be far less than what you’d earn on an Australian working holiday, but for Oliver, it’s a paradise-like job. He said, “In these six months in Malaysia, of course I didn’t waste my holidays. Aside from exploring nearby areas and trying local snacks, I’ve been to Kuala Lumpur, taken advantage of long holidays to visit Singapore, and of course, I went to places like Universal Studios.”
▲Oliver always takes short holidays to travel to nearby cities or countries.
During breaks, you can pay just for the flight and go to another resort — that’s a benefit provided by the resort. Oliver has already planned to spend his next holiday in Kani Island, Maldives.Oliver said, “I suggest you take the opportunity to travel abroad if you can. Whether it’s a working holiday or a formal job, you’ll gain a lot — you can learn about different cultures, interact with different people. Although not all cultural shocks are positive, in the future they will become your source of positive energy. So just go for it!” It’s this enjoyment of working abroad, and Oliver’s fearless courage, that show us the spirit of “Seeing Taiwan.”
▲Oliver said, “Just go for it. Let yourself see the world, and let the world see Taiwan.”
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