Work Abroad - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Working Abroad - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Pepe
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.
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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.
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ALI
(Talents between being lost and forgetting)
Alienation is a bitter solution for all those who have narrowed down the world and have not found a pure and honorable work through which to make a good living.
But what forces the branch to bend is often high winds, does man choose an alternative home if all means are scarce!
The rapid pace of global economic development, persistent population inflation or increased number of graduates may be the reason for the lack of suitable occupations or jobs for university graduates.
But life should not stop at that negative point and anyone with a university degree must find the real solution whether it is working in the same place or outside the borders of the country
The mind should not be sorry for any moment that has never been good, but the mind must decide to travel as birds do if they do not find anything to fill their hunger and initiate migrationUntil there are suitable vacancies, the embryos will return to their land again, all parts of the world are the same, and man is brother to man, and everyone should help others, which is the true characteristic of the meaning of tolerance, cooperation and fraternity.
ALI SUROOR
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(Talents between being lost and forgetting)
Alienation is a bitter solution for all those who have narrowed down the world and have not found a pure and honorable work through which to make a good living.
But what forces the branch to bend is often high winds, does man choose an alternative home if all means are scarce!
The rapid pace of global economic development, persistent population inflation or increased number of graduates may be the reason for the lack of suitable occupations or jobs for university graduates.
But life should not stop at that negative point and anyone with a university degree must find the real solution whether it is working in the same place or outside the borders of the country
The mind should not be sorry for any moment that has never been good, but the mind must decide to travel as birds do if they do not find anything to fill their hunger and initiate migrationUntil there are suitable vacancies, the embryos will return to their land again, all parts of the world are the same, and man is brother to man, and everyone should help others, which is the true characteristic of the meaning of tolerance, cooperation and fraternity.
ALI SUROOR
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feenix00
Aw man, that bit with getting the work permit and visas is just weighing it down for me. It seems almost impossible for a non-EU citizens! I was thinking of getting a masters degree in the UK and hopefully get a work experience there afterwards. But reading about the tough immigration policies for foreigners working there discourages me a lot! Now I'm thinking of looking elsewhere, you got any tips for working in Germany or Austria after getting a degree there? How tough is it compared to the UK for non-EU citizens? Thanks in advance, Mark! Your videos are always very entertaining and informative. :)
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Aw man, that bit with getting the work permit and visas is just weighing it down for me. It seems almost impossible for a non-EU citizens! I was thinking of getting a masters degree in the UK and hopefully get a work experience there afterwards. But reading about the tough immigration policies for foreigners working there discourages me a lot! Now I'm thinking of looking elsewhere, you got any tips for working in Germany or Austria after getting a degree there? How tough is it compared to the UK for non-EU citizens? Thanks in advance, Mark! Your videos are always very entertaining and informative. :)
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Steven
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
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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
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Raman
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
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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
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Stephanie
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!
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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!
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shano
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.
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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.
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CoolPixx23
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?
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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?
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NuclearMrRogers
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.
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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.
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Beth
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.
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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.
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