Get your facts right before moving
Plenty
of jobs exists world over. To find one and live within other
cultures is the best way of exploring it. Another advantage
of working abroad
is it broadens your horizon, gives you confidence, and possibly
exposes you to another language.
If you’re planning to move
abroad for work, find out what
rights you’ve under your destination country's employment
law. Let your tax office know if you’re moving abroad,
and if you’re claiming benefits, talk to your jobcentre
or social security office.
If you will be working for a UK-based firm
abroad, you may stand to lose the same employment rights such
as working hours, annual holidays, public holidays… which
otherwise you would have enjoyed working in the UK.
But
again working abroad with a UK-based firm won’t be easy
as these companies are now looking to staff their employees
in Britain with more frequent but shorter periods abroad. Many
organizations which have international operations prefer to
give newly recruited staff overseas experience, often with
two or three-year postings. It is also common for staff to
travel abroad on a regular basis with regard to setting up
a plant or advising on technical and management matters.
There
is a lot of scope for British educational specialists abroad.
However,
if you’re looking for a part-time or temporary job abroad,
then the vacancy can be found only during the tourist season.
During this season, openings can be found in bars, hotels,
as a ski instructor, cruise ship duties, counsellor for camp,
childcare, catering or casino work.
The
work involved can be tiring at times, but more than that you
have to be a 'people person', with a good sense of humour and
certain level of fitness. To know exactly what kind of staff
will be required try and contact your local travel agency.
As
for the long-term employment you can take up teaching English
as a foreign language. For this, a certain qualification is
required and placements are generally done by agencies.
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