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Updated Thursday, May 7, 2009 9:33 am TWN, The China Post news staff

Wang a good sport with loss of 'best job'

In this file photo, Clare Wang is pictured next to a poster for “The Best Job in the World” during the competition. Wang, yesterday, lost out on the job as caretaker of Hamilton ...

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Wang a good sport with loss of 'best job'

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese interpreter Clare Wang, who was among the 16 finalists for an Australian tourism contest, lost out yesterday to British charity worker Ben Southall for the "Best Job in the World."

Officials from the tourism department of Queensland state announced Southall as winner on Wednesday, crushing the dreams of the 15 other hopefuls in line for the A$150,000 (US$111,000) job.

Wang, 30, was a good loser and sport as she commented on her blog in regards the win, "Ben from the UK has got the best job in the world. His performance at the press conference has clearly demonstrated that he is totally up to the task."

When asked by the Taiwanese media how she felt about her loss, Wang kept a philosophical mind set.

"This [process] was a bit like a romantic relationship; if the person likes you, than all is fine and great. But if he doesn't like you because you're just not his type, then there's nothing you can do about it," she said.

Wang continued to wish Southall well on her blog, "The best part is, [Ben] and his girlfriend from Vancouver will soon be able to end the long distance phase of their relationship. Tears well up again when I think about this romantic bit in the whole thing."

Wang's popularity had been steadily rising throughout the duration of the competition, with Taiwanese Internet fans dubbing her "The light of Taiwan." Her loss came as a huge disappointment to her many supporters.

In her blog, Wang ended her message by acknowledging those who supported her throughout the competition process.

"A big thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement! It's been a hell of a ride for me. Thank you for putting me on this amazing journey," she wrote.

In March, Wang was chosen as the eleventh wildcard candidate to be the caretaker on Hamilton Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef after people from around the world supported her with 151,676 votes.

The job, part of a AU$1.7 million tourism campaign to publicize the Australian island, is said to involve tasks such as cleaning the swimming pools, feeding fish and producing a blog.

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