What Jobs Allow You to Travel All Over the World?
For those wishing to take their work to the beaches of Monaco or the cobblestoned streets of Madrid, certain jobs provide the opportunity to work abroad. Some require a degree and fluency of the native language, while other jobs just require a pen, paper and a great idea.
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Flight Attendant
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Only a high school diploma is required to apply for the position of a flight attendant. One perk of working for an airline is that employees fly for free or for a nominal fee. Though flight attendants must "pay their dues" through years of accepting low pay and unglamorous flight routes (think Cincinnati to Pittsburg two times a day), the work can pay off---senior flight attendants can pick their schedules to fly to some great destinations all over the world. All expenses are paid, plus a stipend is given.
Writer
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Many writers are uninhibited by cubicle walls. While writers must maintain a sense of discipline in order to meet deadlines and the requests of editors, they can work their own hours from wherever they wish. Legendary writer Earnest Hemmingway produced some of his best work roaming the streets of Spain and enjoying his coffee in Paris. Income might not be steady, but the location of one's office is flexible. Many companies, like AssociatedContent.com, About.com and others, all offer opportunities for writers to work from home, wherever that may be.
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CIA Operative
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True to popular image, Central Intelligence Agency operatives are mysterious individuals whose work takes them to all corners of the globe. Entrance requirements are stringent and jobs are competitive: according to the CIA website, an example of the ideal candidate for an Operations Officer is one who speaks fluent Arabic and has an engineering degree. Potential employees undergo a series of exams, polygraphs and background checks. Secondly, a life of espionage is downright dangerous: if caught, the consequences can be torture or even death. CIA operatives, like ambassadors, get very little say in the destination of their assignment, which usually lasts from 2 to 3 years.
Business Consultant
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Many American companies hire business graduates willing to work abroad in the position of a consultant. Business consultants are hired by foreign firms to come to their country and analyze the firm's business operations. The consultant then provides recommendations on how to improve these processes. Consultants have a variety of backgrounds: some work in accounting, others are in information technology, and some from economics. The position is also high paying. Payscale.com indicates a business consultant's salary starts at $47,000 and can pay as much as $131,000. A consultant's assignments can take them to an engineering firm in Frankfurt or a Greenfield venture in Dubai.
English Teacher
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English teachers who work abroad usually have experience in teaching, but not always. A teaching certificate is required to teach abroad, but easily obtained: 4-week online courses are offered to obtain the TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. Those interested can apply to teach in countries all over the world, from Thailand to Costa Rica. The commitment is usually a minimum of a year, but housing, health insurance and a stipend are usually provided to teachers. Each program varies. If interested in teaching abroad, see the Resources section below for information on programs and obtaining a TESOL.
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