Do you like children? Want to travel? Learn a new language? Experience a different culture? Earn a bit of cash? Know your way around the business end of a vacuum cleaner? If the answer to all of the above is “yes,” or even “probably,” you could consider spending some time working abroad as an au […]
Reporting from the West Bank: Journalism jobs in the Middle East
There is one personality trait that links the types of people who want to work abroad: curiosity. Some may be motivated by higher wages in another country, other tempted by better weather or improved work/life balance. Perhaps the overwhelming factor in the decision is a change of scene or stagnation in current employment. But underneath […]
Mix It Up! Work a Bartending Job Abroad
Casual work is one of the greatest ways to earn a living abroad, granting you the flexibility to move from country to country or city to city without the danger of life becoming as boring and humdrum as back home. If you are a people person, working seasons gives you the chance to make dozens […]
Campsite Courier Jobs in France for Canvas
Unless you absolutely hate everything about your home country, the chances are you will feel a bit nervous about upping sticks and working abroad. Luckily, many causal jobs in foreign climes are seasonal, so you can try out the work for a few months and come home again if you do not like it. The […]
Discover The World With a Resort Club PR Job
When you think of working abroad for a tour operator, the first job that springs to mind is a holiday rep on a resort. While this is one of the most exhilarating jobs to do in another country – 24/7 contact with your guests, beautiful destinations, a high-paced social and work life – hotel resorts […]
LORD OF THE JOBS: Working Abroad in New Zealand
By Lucian Duggan Whether it was leading the Fellowship through snow-capped mountains, or guiding a quest amongst elves in a lush green forest, Peter Jackson got it right when he realized the beauty of New Zealand in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The truth is, New Zealand indefinitely boasts some of the most spectacular […]
New Zealand Outdoor, Hospitality and Tourism Jobs
Where Working Abroad Magazine left off on our last blog, we trailed Frodo Baggins and co. over the postcard scenery of New Zealand and how to search for general employment and office work in the cities. Let’s continue our adventure on how to find work in a more open environment…. HARVESTING If your vision of […]
Fun Jobs in Zante, Greece
Typical day in Zante (Zakinthos), Laganas, Greece 12 – 3pm – Wake up, hit the beaches or pools / get boats out, cliff diving, water parks etc. 5-9pm – Eat, get ready 4 work and go 7-10pm – Everyone’s at work setting up the bars getting ready for the night ahead 10-3/5am – Work, whilst […]
Disney Performer Jobs in the USA
Disney theme parks are marketed as Magic Kingdoms, and they certainly feel that way to young visitors. But what about those who work at Disney? We interviewed Maxine, 20, who left her home in Essex for a seasonal job at Disney World Florida. What job were you doing? Character Performer. Why did you choose to […]
An Amazing Internship in Dubai
Dubai probably isn’t the first destination you think of when considering where to work abroad. But it’s where Jessica, 19, ended up working. Here’s her story about living and working in Dubai. Before you went abroad, what job were you doing? I was a receptionist. Why did you decide to go to Dubai? I wanted […]