Work Abroad - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Working Abroad

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Wolters World

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What you should know about working abroad. The best & worst parts of foreign assignments and working abroad.
From work permits & a stalled career to great weekends & ex-pat benefits there are many things you should consider when working abroad.
Filmed in Vienna, Austria
Copyright Mark Wolters 2014

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@trollhelps
@trollhelps 9 жыл бұрын
Very cool video!!!
@Magic_beans_
@Magic_beans_ Жыл бұрын
Related to 0:30 - Keep your options open for where you go. One of my former employers had an international rotation program where we could apply to go abroad for 2 years at a time. The competition for London and Paris was enormous, but it was much easier to get picked for Bratislava or Warsaw. Thing is, those are still great experiences, plus I’d say it makes for better stories because it’s not the same place everyone else has been. Then once you’re on the continent, you can go almost anywhere for a long weekend.
@RockSimmer-gal4God
@RockSimmer-gal4God 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’ve decided to move aboard wen I’ve finished my training.
@metalshorty0
@metalshorty0 9 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing your experiences!!!
@TeaBunny
@TeaBunny 9 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting, I learned a lot! Thank you very much for sharing!!
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Tea Bunny! Glad we could help.
@garykozlowski9712
@garykozlowski9712 9 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, if I may add something: you can find a lot of teaching jobs (teaching English) in Poland with only a Bachelors. However, it is vital you stay away from the small towns and villages if you don't know Poland well. In Eastern Europe, there are many reputable organizations in the cities that you can work at. I learned the hard way!
@LuizFelipe-lk1hs
@LuizFelipe-lk1hs 9 жыл бұрын
Nice video, as always, Mark. Congratulations!
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
***** thanks Luiz!
@adamhovey407
@adamhovey407 8 жыл бұрын
Thank for the video Dr. Mark.
@ramanha6097
@ramanha6097 5 жыл бұрын
5 Things You Will Hate about Working Abroad 1- Finding a job abroad 2- Getting a work permit 3- Limited career advancement 4- Your home office might forget about you 5- The move abroad 5 Things You Will Love about Working Abroad 1- You get to live abroad 2- Ex-pat Benefits 3- It helps your career opportunities 4- Traveling weekends 5- Gives you a way to meet locals
@stephaniecorwin6438
@stephaniecorwin6438 7 жыл бұрын
So right! I've only been an ex-pat for a decade, but I have experienced all of these pros and cons! I love your videos; keep up the great work (not bad for a hobby!!)! Whenever I miss one of my former cities, I can usually find a video you've made about it and I can revisit it vicariously--or also when I'm looking forward to going somewhere else. Thanks for creating such an awesome resource!
@luanintheworld2430
@luanintheworld2430 9 жыл бұрын
I can say the internship i had in Canada was one of the most amazing experiences for me so far! It´s amazing how it can change you, encourage you to face new challenges and earn more self-confidence. Thanks Mark for this video good as usual
@joshadams2351
@joshadams2351 9 жыл бұрын
I have to say your probably one of the luckiest guy's in the world! To be able to see the world and to take in the culture and people of different countries has to be amazingly eye opening! Yes I'm jealous lol. Enjoy your videos! Thanks for the advice even though I probably won't be able to ever to travel to Europe but if I ever do then your videos will be more than useful!
@OnTheGoWithCarson
@OnTheGoWithCarson 9 жыл бұрын
I learned so much! Thanks :) I hope I get the chance to live abroad some day.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
OnTheGoWithCarson one day carson one day ;)
@michaelhogan4103
@michaelhogan4103 9 жыл бұрын
I've been teaching abroad and then working as a consultant overseas for 26 years now, Mark. I agree with all that you've said here and have enjoyed dozens of your other videos. I have visited 29 countries and 60+ cities since 1990. It has been a true adventure. I meant to write you after visiting Vienna a couple of years ago and didn't. So now...a long overdue, THANK YOU! You have provided so many people with a valuable service. Your good humor, your positive attitude, and your informative videos have gone a long way to make us feel comfortable as we travelled from place to place.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Michael Hogan Thank you Michael. That really means a lot coming from a working abroad pro like you. I mean it, you put a smile on my face. Thank you!
@MissVargasLady
@MissVargasLady 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpful!
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
MissVargasLady you are very welcome. hope it helps with you working abroad!
@tsuyayaka1
@tsuyayaka1 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Maybe one day I can work abroad.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
I hope you can too. I have loved it! I miss it actually these days... :( but one day we will be working abroad again! :) positive thinking always helps ;) all the best to you! Mark
@dericdallaire8991
@dericdallaire8991 9 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Double D!
@NuclearMrRogers
@NuclearMrRogers 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I started working at the north american branch of a very large German company 4 months ago and have been thinking about this. My current position (accounts payable) doesn't really allow for it, but I'm hoping down the line I can transfer to something else.
@moa4269
@moa4269 9 жыл бұрын
visit Filzmoos in Austria if you can before the snow, and either if you can't, it's wonderful with the snow
@NHL07DS
@NHL07DS 9 жыл бұрын
When I was 18, I finished school and moved to Germany to work for a year before starting uni. Best decision ever.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
James Y very cool! where were you in Germany?
@NHL07DS
@NHL07DS 9 жыл бұрын
woltersworld In the amazing city of Munich
@therapmetalhero
@therapmetalhero 9 жыл бұрын
What country are you from? Just curious.
@NHL07DS
@NHL07DS 9 жыл бұрын
therapmetalhero Scotland
@pepelareina2564
@pepelareina2564 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos, mate. I've been living and studying abroad for the past 10 years. I'm 29 now and lived in Cuba, Mexico, the UK, Catalonia, Sri Lanka and back in Germany. Although I'm German, the latter felt very "abroad" since I haven't really been there in my adult life. One of the things I hated about living abroad, especially outside of Europe, is that people always assume you're better off financially than they are. I studied for most of the time I was abroad or just did some very small entry-level jobs. When you live abroad, you don't have any family to go with on weekend trips who are happy to pay for you, no uncle that you can visit an afternoon and who gives you €50. All you have is your salary or scholarship and you have to pay for everything yourself, accommodation, bills and food. On the plus side, you get to meet so many different and interesting people that you can always visit when you want to get away. For the past years, I have been to many different cities around the globe and not once had to pay for a hotel because I could always visit my friends. They're now my new global family. There are many more good than bad things of living abroad in my opinion and like you said, if there weren't we would've probably gone back home already. I have worked in jobs I didn't even know existed, been to unpronounceable places, lived in extreme climate, feared for my life, been to dozens of different religions' places of worship, know how to survive in half a dozen languages... My friends back home had different experiences while I was away, but I don't want to miss one minute of living abroad. It is hard to describe the feeling of constant excitement, awe and discovery it gives you, the way it broadens your mind and makes you a better and perhaps more humble person. If you think of moving abroad, don't think too much. Just do it. When I went for the first time, I had €50 in my hand, a couch through couchsurfing.org and a plane ticket (Easyjet, nothing fancy).
@TheAquarius1978
@TheAquarius1978 9 жыл бұрын
Well Wolter, to be fair Portugal is extremely known for it's bureaucracy, we loooove paper work.......
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
TheAquarius1978 What? Never ;) hehehehe it took me 5 days to name my son as it was not a Portuguese name we gave him :) he was born in Lisbon so we had to go to the embassy to get the paperwork... fun fun fun
@Magic_beans_
@Magic_beans_ 9 жыл бұрын
I would temper Love #4 by saying it's not going to be a year-long vacation. You'll still have a job to do, a family to take care of, and so forth. Also, if you're traveling as a family, give them some extra attention and make sure they're doing okay. On our first trip, my wife got a little stir crazy because we were living in a small (by American standards) apartment, she didn't speak the language well enough to socialize with the neighbors, and everyday tasks were all just a bit more frustrating. I learned to make a point of asking what she wanted to do and taking her to do those things.
@polskiisapegasus6062
@polskiisapegasus6062 6 жыл бұрын
That looks like my library!
@janburn007
@janburn007 9 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I certainly agree that working abroad can provide lots of valuable travel opportunities that are just not available in one's home country. And the more qualifications you have, the easier it can be, though as you have indicated, it may not be quite so easy for one's spouse. However, if one is a university academic, it can become a key to global mobility, opening up even more opportunities.
@thephoenix3155
@thephoenix3155 4 жыл бұрын
Do a video about if you live in the UK, and were out of the EU who to move to other EU nations.
@CoolPixx23
@CoolPixx23 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Wolter. I've been to Europe about 3 times in the last five years mostly Vienna Austria. I work and live in the U.S. at the moment as a truck driver/heavy equipment op. is it difficult to get a job like the ones I just mentioned in Vienna and how do you go about finding information about jobs like that?
@mishapurser7542
@mishapurser7542 9 жыл бұрын
Please could you explain about working in Brazil, it is something I am seriously considering. I have already begun learning Brazilian Portuguese. I am from the UK.
@barakas49
@barakas49 9 жыл бұрын
That's a good list. There are some definite downsides. Some of which are really big. But there are some big upsides in exploring and living in other cultures. I would love to do it but never had the chance so far. I don't have a PHD like you said so it is difficult. There are limited opportunities in the E.U. without an advanced degree. The work visa is hard to get. The U.S. State department is difficult to get into and has limited opportunities. Plus you get assigned some place you may not want to be.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
barakas49 exactly. I looked into the state department years ago, but it seemed like I would end up a few p[laces I hated before I ended up someplace I would love. So went another way with my career.
@bethdibartolomeo2042
@bethdibartolomeo2042 6 жыл бұрын
My uncle, before he retired, used to make frequent overseas trips for his company (but didn't technically live abroad). I used to be so jealous when he'd be gone for a couple of weeks to places like Tokyo. I don't know what company he worked for, but he did enjoy the travel.
@samkreps3336
@samkreps3336 6 жыл бұрын
Are there any specific websites you like to use to find jobs abroad?
@stevencharles2479
@stevencharles2479 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr, I am very happy to listen most of your videos the 5 negatives and positives side, it really inspired me. FYI, i'm doing my PhD in Malaysia. Im a Malaysian, planning to work in Canada after. I am aware of ur ability to fly around the globe by having phd. Whats your phd actually dr? Are the other side flipping ur CV for publications to be one of their employees (lecturer) or other requirements? I would love to know that. Last, can i quote your statement on positive sides working abroad? Love to hear from you. Love, Steve
@adamhovey407
@adamhovey407 8 жыл бұрын
So, I can teach English in Lyon, France or Turin, Italy. Which would you do?
@hewi868
@hewi868 9 жыл бұрын
How do you get a job in a non-English country like Austria, Germany, or Denmark, if you don't speak their language?
@martino007
@martino007 9 жыл бұрын
Hopefully free Martial arts lesson while living/working abroad whether it's Kyokushin Karate, Judo, Hwa Rang do, Hapkido, Capoeira, San Shou, Muay Thai, Wushu, Xing Yi Quan or Sambo (Russian Hybrid Martial Art). I would love to level up my MArtial arts skills.
@Vali0793
@Vali0793 9 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, question... Do these "Hate" things also apply to someone who wants to permanently move abroad (ex: Myself from California to Switzerland)? I want to live there for good and not just be temporary but would these also apply to me? As in the work permits, visas, finding a job, etc. Thanks for your time!
@user-ot1ur9so2y
@user-ot1ur9so2y 9 жыл бұрын
It's very very expensive to live there.
@melissaguzman466
@melissaguzman466 9 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video specifically on teaching at a university level abroad? would it be wise to get a masters/phd abroad to be considered a profession such as this one if one is condering teaching abroad? :)
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Melissa Guzman it depends on your degree and where you want to work. US phd will get you the farthest pretty much anywhere
@cefimssoas9830
@cefimssoas9830 9 жыл бұрын
Hello Wolter ! thnx for the videos which i checked before my trips to central europe ! do you think I can still enroll in a phd (monetary economics) at 35 y.o ? ( I mean, can i still be competitive at this age in the european market?)
@benjamindarnel8927
@benjamindarnel8927 9 жыл бұрын
woltersworld please do a video of 5 things you would love and hate studying in austria... am a big fan of yours.. please
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
benjamin darnel next time I am in Austria I will
@benjamindarnel8927
@benjamindarnel8927 9 жыл бұрын
i will be glad.. please tag me in it...
@benjamindarnel8927
@benjamindarnel8927 9 жыл бұрын
do u have your page on facebook, instagram?
@chillerchillin5747
@chillerchillin5747 7 жыл бұрын
Hi , I have a question. I'm currently in my 3rd year in highschool and I want to get a masters degree as an IT and I was wondering if its possible to get a job abroad as an IT with masters degree and a Visa ?
@geddon436
@geddon436 9 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Great and informative video, I never new that without an advanced degree, you will not have much of chance to get a job abroad. What is your Ph.D in?
@therapmetalhero
@therapmetalhero 9 жыл бұрын
@woltersworld Hi how are you? So Mark what if someone is from the EU looking for work abroad? Even if it's just around Europe? I am from Sweden.
@dennybaker9927
@dennybaker9927 7 жыл бұрын
What are the advantages of being an American and retiring to Croatia having only social security and small pension? really thinking down the road.
@celiakoshak2060
@celiakoshak2060 5 жыл бұрын
When you’ve worked aboard has it always been at the University? Or did you ever have to take odd jobs until you found a position teaching?
@joshuavanwormer4955
@joshuavanwormer4955 9 жыл бұрын
What about your spouse? I've been trying to figure out my options if my souse takes a job in EU. What options are there for NON EU spouses?
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Joshua Vanwormer they are screwed to be honest. Unless the company will work with you to find them a job and work visa... my wife had to do volunteer things and side jobs, no real career stuff which was very tough for the family
@reggaedub1000
@reggaedub1000 8 жыл бұрын
Marks wife is smokin
@shelleyinthecity
@shelleyinthecity 9 жыл бұрын
Wow, Wolter! How many different countries have you worked in? And what is your PhD in?
@joshuavanwormer4955
@joshuavanwormer4955 9 жыл бұрын
How does language figure into the equation?
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Joshua Vanwormer it makes it a lot easier if you speak the language
@tangiers365
@tangiers365 9 жыл бұрын
Hello Dr Wolter, So I am interested in South Korea and I noticed the pics of China there early on in the video. I was wondering have you ever been there and is it a possible future destination? It is a bit of a dark horse of the asian tourism market being overshadowed by neighbouring countries like China and Japan. Thanks anyway mate.
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
docker161 we will get there one day but it won't be for a few years
@tangiers365
@tangiers365 9 жыл бұрын
woltersworld yolo swag
@janburn007
@janburn007 9 жыл бұрын
If you're interested in visiting South Korea, I would certainly recommend it. Whilst, as you indicated, it is not one of the "mainstream" Asian tourist destinations, it is very worthwhile visiting, having a unique culture, history, food, & traditions, not to mention excellent shopping opportunities, if that interests you. I visited the country for a short period of time around 1990, together with 2 work colleagues, on a work-related visit. None of us spoke Korean, though I did make a point of (hastily!) learning a few common greetings & phrases before we left (though that's not normally my style & I prefer to learn the basics of a language rather than just from a phrase book). We had an English-speaking guide with us most of the time, though there were also times when we were on our own. We visited some affiliated work-places in South Korea & were invited as guests to address a specialised training course that some of the employees were undertaking. We found the people to be extremely hospitable, even though English was not widely spoken or understood at that time, but certainly it was better among the younger generation. Things may be a little different now, however. I have to admit, it was a little disconcerting at first, to read the detailed instructions on the back of the hotel room door, about what to do, in the event of a drill, or an actual air raid from "the north", but I put that to the back of mind. Nevertheless, we were actually caught outdoors on one occasion in down-town Seoul, when the drill siren sounded, & it was amazing how quickly & efficiently those jam-packed streets emptied & became like a ghost town, while we were left wondering what to do (we were without our guide on that occasion!). We then noticed a friendly local beckoning to us from a nearby coffee shop & we took shelter in there. We witnessed a couple of local univesity student demonstrations while we were there. When we went to a rural area to visit some well-known temples, there were bus loads of young Korean school children also visiting, on school excursions. It was not long before the 3 of us were surrounded by large groups of these children, asking for our "autographs" & wanting their photos taken with us (though they were very well-mannered & polite about it!). I thought they must have mistaken us for some kind of celebrities, until our guide explained to us that many of the children would have been from country areas, where they had never seen westerners ("white people") in the flesh before, other than perhaps on TV. So that was a strange experience & we even had our photo taken with a whole class of school children & their teacher, in front of one of the temples. It was a really memorable trip, & apart from the official business we had gone there for, we also managed to get out into the countryside & visited some interesting places. The Korean food was excellent - I'd certainly recommend that you try to eat the local food while you are there, rather than sticking with western-style food. Koreans use chop-sticks & traditionally dine at low-level tables, while sitting on the floor (similar to the Japanese). If you do choose to go to South Korea, I feel confident you will enjoy every minute of it.
@Miharu2020
@Miharu2020 9 жыл бұрын
What about working in canada if your from the us?
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
Miharu2020 still need the visas and such.
@Miharu2020
@Miharu2020 9 жыл бұрын
would it take a long time just wondering i'm a nurse was thinking about working in Canada someday :)
@martino007
@martino007 9 жыл бұрын
Miharu2020 So do I. I am thinking about moving/living in Vancouver for the time being. Most likely a street performer for TAe kwon do.
@celticbouy4
@celticbouy4 9 жыл бұрын
What's your PhD in?
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
celticbouy4 management
@bohemianwriter1
@bohemianwriter1 9 жыл бұрын
If you love crappy food, and work for nothing, try Ireland... But you will also love the Guinness, and all the ancient places of mystery...and history...
@woltersworld
@woltersworld 9 жыл бұрын
bohemianwriter1 this is another issue. I made $250 a month in Lithuania my first year there... so I feel the pain
@bohemianwriter1
@bohemianwriter1 9 жыл бұрын
woltersworld Pain? Here's a story about pain! Worked in Athens, Greece last year. Was attacked on my way home from the pub across the street from work one night. Got bruised ribs, and was away from work at Teleperformance (Norton Antivirus customer service). Came back to work after two weeks, but was still not well. Called in sick after being back to work 3 days. Had a sleepless, painful night, stuffed with painkillers. Got sacked the next week due to many sick days. They SACKED ME WHEN I WAS STILL INJURED! From bad to worse: Was sitting in a cafe in Piraeus not far from my apartment.After closing time, I was walking home, and attacked AGAIN from behind. Beaten down, stolen phone, and rent money. They tried to take my laptop as well when I was down. I managed to get home. Spent three weeks home alone with a broken jaw, a small bone fracture beneath my left knee before managing to get to a hospital to get a casket and my jaw fixed. The only thing that helped me keep sane, was the fact that I had a ton of weed for pain killer, and to cope with everything else. I will tell you! Public hospitals in Greece really suck! It's like in a banana republic. They said I needed crutches, but didn't give out any. Had to buy my own.But didn't have money for crutches. Didn't have money to pay rent, or food. I went to my ex. employer trying to get them to do the decent thing. They brushed me off. The only decent human in this was my landlord. who has become my friend. Managed to get home just in time for Christmas after living from hand to mouth, leeching off my old colleagues and friends from work until I could get a hold of my family to help me get a ticket home. That was a time I started writing a new poetry collection: "Who Gives a Shit"... My jaw is still painful, and I'm still in Norway to get myself in order again before going out on another adventure.
@marvin6936
@marvin6936 9 жыл бұрын
bohemianwriter1 thats intense, i feel bad for you. I wish you best wishes , now your in Norway your gonna have a great life :D
@bohemianwriter1
@bohemianwriter1 9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks. I will probably go abroad again when the itch starts. But now, I have a book to write. Something about Belfast...and THEN Athens comes after Dublin. Next journey will most likely be outside of Europe...Asia or South Africa. Unless a "miracle" happens here in the meantime..
@eclarkson6070
@eclarkson6070 8 жыл бұрын
so other countries are harder than the US. seems like the USA is easier
@Idellle
@Idellle 9 жыл бұрын
Good that I live in EU and maybe want to work in a another EU country.
@Fuscoooo
@Fuscoooo 9 жыл бұрын
your wife Italian? she's beautiful.
@therapmetalhero
@therapmetalhero 9 жыл бұрын
I think so but she might be 1/2 Italian & 1/2 Greek. I heard 1/2 Greek before.
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