Working the Seasons

Our story began with seasonal work itself

We started seasonal work when we were young and adventurous, wanting to see the world, experience new places and try something different from the ordinary. One season led to another and today our journey has taken us through five countries and eight different seasons. We have worked in Estonia, Finland, Norway, Australia and Greece.

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These experiences have given us much more than just different jobs. We have worked in international teams, learned about different working and management cultures and gained practical experience in kitchens, restaurants, hotels and customer service. We also know from our own experience what it means to pack a suitcase, move to another country for a few months and start working in a completely new environment.

We have experienced the best sides of seasonal work. New people, opportunities, cultures and places we might otherwise never have discovered. At the same time, we have also seen the more difficult side. Unclear working conditions, situations where what was promised did not match reality and how much the whole experience depends on realistic expectations and honest information before starting a job.

Somewhere in those years the idea took shape. A recruitment service we would have been glad of ourselves in our first seasons. A service that looks beyond the CV and genuinely tries to understand both the needs of the employer and the experience, expectations and readiness of the person moving abroad for work.

We want to help employers find people who could be a good fit for their team and give job seekers the opportunity to find work abroad that can become much more than just one job or one season.

We support both sides throughout the whole process, from the first contact and understanding expectations until the person starts work, offering advice and practical support when needed. We believe that clear information and realistic expectations help create a better experience for both the employee and the employer.

For us seasonal work is not just a job in another country. It can be a new experience, a new direction and sometimes the beginning of the next chapter.

Maidu in kitchen whites, carrying a plate of fresh herbs across a courtyard Lunch on the steps of a wooden cabin in the winter sun
A small village at the foot of a fjord wall, seen from the water Maidu in chef whites at a hotel buffet counter, snow outside the window
Turf-roofed cabins by a mountain lake The two of us under the northern lights, in the snow

Every photograph on this site is our own, taken on the seasons we worked. No stock pictures.

Maidu and Mirette

Who we are

Maidu Rasva

Founder and CEO

10 years of experience in professional kitchens, from senior chef roles to kitchen leadership, with seasonal work experience across Estonia, Norway, Finland and Australia. Maidu has experience running services, guiding teams and organising kitchen operations, and focuses on assessing kitchen candidates and supporting employers throughout the recruitment process.

Mirette Juurikas

Co-founder and Head of Recruitment

10 years of experience in customer service, including 5 years in restaurant, bar and hotel roles, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hotel Entrepreneurship. With seasonal work experience across Estonia, Norway, Finland, Australia and Greece, Mirette has experience running shifts, guiding staff and working in international teams. She focuses on recruiting and assessing service and hotel candidates and supporting them throughout the recruitment process.

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