An easy way to make money by working abroad is to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Many travellers or people on gap year adventures find it is an ideal way to pick up some extra cash as they go, to boost their ever-dwindling bank balances as the months pass by. Other wannabe educators […]
Archives for October 2010
Aid Workers Volunteer Abroad After Catastrophes
Many people think working abroad is a glamorous career move, but often the most vital work in other countries is tiring, difficult and demanding. In north-west Pakistan, where the worst flooding in 80 years has swept away thousands of homes and killed at least 1,200 people, humanitarian aid workers are desperately trying to get medical […]
A Big Leap Forward: Becoming An Expatriate
Working abroad for a summer or two is great fun when you are at university or straight out of school, but some people want more than a summer job abroad – they find they are not satisfied with just a few months away. Perhaps they never had opportunity to travel and now feel isolated within […]
How to Become an Expatriate – Step By Step
Expatriates work abroad in many different roles, from manual labour on farms to highly skilled surgery in hospitals. Often the type of work you are most suited for will have an influence on where in the world you wish to travel, as financial consultants are rarely needed in the same areas as fruit pickers. Yet […]
Cool Jobs in Australia for Non-Australians!
Studies show that around three-quarters of the world’s population hate their jobs. You could spend the next few years suffering at the same old position, or you could see what else is out there. Australia.com reminds us of the cool work opportunities available Down Under through Australia’s Work & Holiday Visa. This initiative allows young […]
Working Abroad in the European Union
Each country has different requirements for foreign nationals who want to find paid work there, which can cause red tape nightmares for would-be employees. Visa applications are notoriously complicated to complete, with some countries needing you to find a business to sponsor your entry, and others requiring enough cash in the bank to support yourself for […]