Ben Southall of Britain takes in the view of the Whitsunday Islands from the balcony of the 'Blue Pearl' lodge which will be his home for six months a day after winning the 'Best Job In The World' competition on Hamilton Island on May 7, 2009. (Torsten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images)
But the truth is, she does.
Breanna Watkins met Ben Southall as she was travelling around Africa.
They liked each other so much they spent the next 12 months living out of his Land Rover and sleeping in a tent on the roof - it was Africa after all.
Then they heard about Tourism Queensland's Best Job in The World promotion and put together Ben's application.
Ben Southall and girlfriend Breanna Watkins pose as he prepares to begin his new role as Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef as he departs from Brisbane Airport on July 1, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. (Jonathan Wood/Getty Images)
While Mr Southall has to work, all Ms Watkins has to do is enjoy the ride.
And her squeals of delight as she was shown through the multi-million dollar "caretaker's cottage" wouldn't have been out of place on a Gold Coast theme park roller coaster.
"It is definitely a head spin," she said.
"It's probably the most exciting feeling I've felt in a long time, just bubbly and happy and excited - it's brilliant.
"Seeing it on TV you can't really imagine what it's like.
"Here I am, I'm touching the pillows, I'm breathing the air, I have amazing people with me, it's just unreal."
Ms Watkins said she's been very impressed with the way her boyfriend is handling being thrust into the media spotlight after winning the promotion.
"He shines in every department. I can't say there's a fault with this boy," she said.
