While you’ll want to let your hair down and have fun while you’re out on holiday, sometimes you need to put your serious hat on and get some work done.
We’d be lying if we told you working abroad is necessarily any more fun than employment in your own nation. Ultimately, as the Secret Traveller say, “you clock on and you clock off. You get what’s needed done, and then you get out of there to do the things you really travelled for.”
That in mind, not all jobs were created equal – there are some roles out there which are better than others. Here are the 10 greatest jobs you can do while you travel.
- Fitness Instructor
This is one of those fantastic careers which’ll see you travel about at your leisure, while also earning a hard-earned and honest buck.
People are always looking for someone to give them short, sharp fitness instructional lessons – so why not make the most of that overseas and advertise yourself as a roaming fitness pro?
- Teach English Abroad
While most foreign language teachers in this country need to have a comprehensive understanding of both the language their teaching as well as the native tongue, that isn’t true when you go abroad.
Some schools will encourage their students to converse solely in English during lessons, which means you can teach abroad without worrying about needing to master Chinese or Korean first.
- Web or Graphic Design
If you have a penchant for using digital technology, this could be ideal for you. All you’ll need to act as a freelance designer is a laptop and, at times, an internet connection.
Creative minds will love this one, as it’ll feel like more of a hobby to get involved with in the evenings or your spare time than an actual job.
- Bartender
If you already work behind the bar in your local, the beauty of the trade is your services will be needed on quite literally any foreign shore.
Even if you’re a complete newbie, it doesn’t take too much time to learn how to pour. This profession is not only rewarding, but it also puts your right in the heart of the fun. Working with alcohol, who could ask for more?
- Day Trading
This one is a little more extreme than anything else on the list – chiefly because you’ll need to have a relatively detailed background in the stock market.
That said, if you are up with your stocks, you can spend part of the day trading and the rest of it having fun. It’s risky, but it has been known to work.
- Street Vendor
Like getting in touch with your fellow man? A position as a street vendor may be right up your alley if you do.
While you want to get a spot on a stall which is well-respected (nobody wants to be a “looky-looky man”), this type of job provides you with a hands-on experience of the culture of the region, while also seeing you earn money.
- Au Pair
One of the most common jobs people undertake overseas, particularly for young women, is a role as an Au Pair.
This position effectively sees someone serve as a permanent live-in babysitter for a host family’s children. You’ll be paid as something of a caretaker, with chores which see you act as something of a ‘big sister’ for the little ones.
- Photographer
This is the kind of job most people dream about having when they grow up – mainly because it involves you walking around, taking in beautiful views and snapping them.
If you’re a serial snap-chatter this’ll probably stand out as an ideal way to spend your time. Lots of photos, and lots of money. Perfect.
- Travel Writing
This is a perfect profession to fall into if you have a way with words – albeit with a lot of competition out there to challenge.
Lonely planet summarised it perfectly when they said “surveying the scene of travel publishing right now is a little like trying to describe a landscape that’s in the middle of a prolonged earthquake.”
There’s a lot of verbiage being churned out by a plethora of sources, so it’s hard to stand out. If you can however, you’ll be able to double up your passion and your travels into a money-maker.
- Musician
Once more you’re going to need a lot of background talent, but, if you do, you could find yourself forging your way through musical ability alone.
Busking is a noble profession, regardless of what anyone says. Crack out your banjo or kazoo and take to the streets with your hat in toe. You’re sure to collect a pretty penny come close of play.
Do any of these jobs sound appealing the next time you’re on your travels? Why not try one of them out for yourself when you’re on an adventure overseas.
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