Spend More Time in Your Favorite Destinations by Working Abroad

 

Is it me or do vacations seem to go by so quickly? I arrive at my destination, unpack, and a few hours later it’s time to return home.

What if there is a way to spend more time in your favorite vacation spot? Imagine the luxury of getting to know the land and people at your convenience. There will be no need to rush the moments spent with the inhabitants or to restrict your visit to the tourist attractions.

If this interest you, have you ever considered working abroad?

What is working abroad? It’s earning an income while living in a foreign land. Many countries will allow foreigners to work and live in their country while providing a needed service.

Benefits of working abroad

There are several benefits to working aboard:

• Free or low-cost housing. Many companies will provide housing for free or at a minimal cost if you are providing needed services such as teaching or medical care.

• The opportunity to save. Since the cost of living abroad may be cheaper than living at home and you probably will not have as many expenses, you can bank the excess income.

• Eliminate debt. Take advantage of having less expenses and use those funds towards paying off debt. One teacher took advantage of the opportunity and paid off her student loans.

• Working in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.

• Moving whenever it’s convenient. You can either return home or find another dream location to work from.

Occupations

There are several positions which allows you to work abroad however, the most popular jobs are teachers and traveling nurses.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
If you are interested in teaching oversees, there is a surplus of opportunities.

Many countries are adding learning English to their school’s curriculum. The number of students learning to speak English is in the billions. As a result, the need for English teachers is in high demand.

Teaching positions are worldwide. A few choices are China, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain, the Middle East, and South America.

The requirements vary from county to county so be sure you do your research. Some places require prior teaching experience where as others don’t. However, most require the TEFL certification.

For more information on teaching abroad and certification following these links.

Beginners Guide to Teaching English Abroad 12 Crucial Tips Pointers

Go Overseas

Oxford Seminars Teaching Abroad

Traveling Nurse

A traveling nurse is a nurse that works at a specific location for a limited time. The timeframe can be anywhere from 13 to 26 weeks.

The demand for licensed nurses is high because of the shortage of native medical personnel in certain countries. As with teaching positions, you can choose the country you desire to work in.

Housing is usually free because it’s provided by the country. Besides housing, health insurance, flexible schedules, and end of work bonuses are also part of the perks.

Countries are really hungry for nurses with specialties such as critical care, obstetrics, orthopedics, or ICU experience.

You can look for positions on your own or use agencies that help you in the find work such as
Travel Nursing.

Other Jobs
If you don’t have the skill set of a teacher or a nurse look into these other jobs which allows you the privilege of working abroad:

Tour guide
Bartender
Au Piur
Flight attendant
Cruise Ship Worker
Foreign service Officer

Enjoy your extended vacation!